Formula One News — August 2020

AUGUST 14, 2020

Perez, Vettel keep F1 driver market alight

Between Sergio Perez and Sebastian Vettel, the driver market in Formula 1 is enjoying a particularly exciting moment.

Alfa Romeo, Haas confirm Hulkenberg talks

After Nico Hulkenberg revealed talks with 'two teams' about 2021, the identity of those teams is now clear.

Ocon admits not yet back up to speed in F1

Esteban Ocon says he is still getting back up to speed in Formula 1.

Ecclestone scolds Stroll over pink Mercedes affair

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has scolded Lawrence Stroll following his fellow billionaire's comments about the 'pink Mercedes' affair.

AUGUST 13, 2020

No need for technical reshuffle says Horner

Christian Horner says Red Bull is not planning any significant changes to its technical structure.

Red Bull's Marko says Racing Point appeal important

Although not formally joining the appeal, Red Bull supports the push to challenge the FIA's recent 'pink Mercedes' ruling.

All signs point to Haas staying in F1 says Steiner

"All the signs" point to Gene Haas signing up to the 2021-2025 Concorde Agreement.

Ferrari targeting second place in 2021 says Binotto

Mattia Binotto says Ferrari's target for 2021 is second place.

Vettel plays down Lawrence Stroll elbow bump

Sergio Perez hopes he gets the all-clear to return to his Racing Point cockpit in Barcelona this weekend.

Impossible to combine F1 with Indy after 2020 says Alonso

Fernando Alonso says it is "impossible" for him to keep chasing the fabled triple crown in the next two years.

New Barcelona boss wants F1 race to stay

The new president of the Spanish GP venue says she will do "everything in our power" to keep Formula 1 in Barcelona.

30,000 could attend Russia GP in 2020 says promoter

About 30,000 spectators could attend Sochi's Russian GP in September.

Ferrari has no clear leader says Briatore

Flavio Briatore agrees with Bernie Ecclestone about Ferrari's lack of leadership.

Brutal quarantine awaits for Alfa Romeo staff

The forthcoming schedule for Alfa Romeo's staff will be "brutal", according to team manager Beat Zehnder.

Portimao admits F1 deal only for 2020

Circuit boss Paulo Pinheiro admits Formula 1's Portuguese stop in 2020 may be a one-off.

AUGUST 12, 2020

Mercedes to re-commit to F1 for one year only

Mercedes will stay in Formula 1 next year - but not commit to the full five years of the proposed Concorde Agreement.

F1 journalists doubt Vettel will leave mid-season

Two highly respected Formula 1 correspondents do not think Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari will split before the end of the 2020 season.

Wolff happy for pink Mercedes affair to go to court

Toto Wolff says he is not worried about Mercedes' name being dragged through the mud over the Racing Point car copying affair.

Hulkenberg reveals 2021 talks with two teams

Nico Hulkenberg has revealed he is talking to "two teams" about his future in Formula 1.

Montezemolo hopes Ferrari treating Vettel fairly

Ferrari's former president says he hopes the Maranello team is treating Sebastian Vettel fairly in 2020.

AUGUST 11, 2020

Liberty pushing ahead with Concorde deadline

Liberty Media is pressing ahead with its August 12 deadline for the finalisation of the 2021 Concorde Agreement.

Vettel to get new Ferrari chassis for Barcelona

Sebastian Vettel will have a new chassis at his disposal from this weekend as his relationship with Ferrari teeters on the brink.

Red Bull has solved main problem with car says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull must keep the pressure on Mercedes.

Salo tips Raikkonen to quit F1

2020 will be Kimi Raikkonen's last season in Formula 1, according to Mika Salo.