How can F1 compete with NASCAR in the USA?
Formula 1 continues to attract fans around the world with its blend of fast-paced action and high-octane drama. The 2020 season is no..
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In the pit lane – Is Israel an option for F1?
With the US acting as an intermediary Israel and the UAE agreed back in August to work towards “normalisation”. This would make the UAE..
Marko: F1 owners Liberty ‘a bit naive’
Sep.1 – Dr Helmut Marko says the top bosses at F1’s owner Liberty Media are often “a bit naive”. The Red Bull chief..
In the pit lane – Formula E unplugged
Following a five-month lockdown Formula E returned with six races in nine days at Berlin’s Tempelhor track. So, should Formula 1 be..
US & Mexico support F1’s decision to cancel races
Jul.30 – Race organisers in Austin and Mexico say they accept Formula 1’s decision to cancel their races for 2020. Brazil..
In the pit lane – Hats off to Alonso
One of the unanswered questions of Fernando Alonso returning to F1 is how much will Renault pay him? Cash strapped Renault and Alonso are..
Hamilton to ‘take a knee’ in Austria?
Jun.17 – Lewis Hamilton reportedly intends to kneel during the Austrian anthem ahead of Formula 1’s post-corona return to..
Binotto chides Mercedes for reverse grid veto
Jun.8 – Mattia Binotto has revealed that Ferrari was in favour of Liberty Media’s ‘reverse grid’ idea for the..
F1 confirms 2020 corona calendar
Formula 1 has published its official ‘corona calendar’ of initial spectator-less races in Europe today. After racing was put on..
Barcelona wants new contract through 2024
Barcelona is still hoping to remain on the F1 calendar beyond 2020. On the face of it, the Spanish circuit is firmly established in the..
Carey admits ‘no racing’ possible in 2020
F1 CEO Chase Carey has admitted it is possible there will be “no racing” at all in 2020. Currently, Liberty Media is working on..
Insider says Ecclestone’s corona advice ‘disingenuous’
Bernie Ecclestone‘s advice that Formula 1 should cancel the 2020 season altogether is “disingenuous”, according to an..
Brown: Liberty paying teams in full amid crisis
Liberty Media appears determined to keep all ten of the current teams in business throughout the corona crisis. Williams finished dead last..
Salo: F1’s corona plan ‘pretty wild’
Mika Salo has described Liberty Media’s plans for 15-18 races amid the corona pandemic as “pretty wild”. The former..
Boss: Eight races ‘not enough’ for 2020 season
Bernie Ecclestone thinks Formula 1 should be able to organise “eight races with no problems” in 2020. Actually, the former F1..
Liberty already rescues certain F1 Teams
Liberty Media has reshuffled its finances to free up a $1.4 billion fund to rescue Formula 1 amid the corona crisis. The F1 owner is quoted..
Horner: Liberty would rescue failing teams
Liberty Media is ready to bail out teams who go bust during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Christian Horner. F1 and some circuits..
Horner trusts owner Liberty to stand by F1
Christian Horner says he trusts Liberty Media to stand firm with Formula 1 throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of crowning winners..
Vasseur: F1 must stick together or teams will fold
“The biggest crisis” in Formula 1 history could result in a mass exodus of teams. That is the dire warning of Frederic Vasseur,..
‘Distinct danger’ F1 could lose small teams
David Richards has called on Liberty Media to ensure the smaller F1 teams are “looked after” amid the global pandemic and..
