Formula One News — October 2020
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Uncle amazed that Mick Schumacher's talent questioned
Mick Schumacher's uncle has hit back at doubts about the young German's talent.
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Red Bull eyeing all options for 2022 engine
"All options" are being considered as Red Bull looks to race on without Honda from 2022.
Red Bull capable of making own engine
Red Bull can build its own engine for 2022 and beyond, according to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher.
McLaren happy with new Mercedes-like nose
A Mercedes-style nose design is the "right way forward" for McLaren.
Haas not for sale amid Mazepin rumours
Haas is reluctant to comment amid rumours the F1 team could be sold.
Vettel might buy Aston Martin shares says Wolff
Sebastian Vettel might buy shares in Aston Martin.
Three Ferrari rookies in 2021 not possible
Ferrari's sporting boss Laurent Mekies has played down hopes that all three high-profile academy driver members will be in Formula 1 next year.
Verstappen hopes covid era will soon be over
Jos Verstappen, the father of Red Bull driver Max, says he hopes the corona crisis "will soon be over" in Formula 1.
Red Bull not ruling out Perez, Hulkenberg
Red Bull is no longer ruling out replacing Alex Albon.
F1 will return to Melbourne in 2021
Formula 1 "will return" to Melbourne, according to race organisers.
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Honda announces it will leave F1 after 2021 season
The Honda Motor Company has announced today that they will withdraw from Formula One at the end of the 2021 season.
Schumacher happy spectators will watch F1 debut
Mick Schumacher says he is glad to be making his official F1 race weekend debut in front of German spectators next Friday.
No new Hamilton contract until after season
The matter of Lewis Hamilton's expiring Mercedes contract could be delayed until after the 2020 season.
Perez-Red Bull rumours re-surface
Sergio Perez has emerged as a realistic candidate to become Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull next year.
Steward Salo admits Hamilton penalties harsh
Mika Salo has admitted he thought Lewis Hamilton's penalties at Sochi were "harsh".
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Ralf Schumacher can't imagine nephew not in F1 in 2021
Ralf Schumacher "can't imagine" that his nephew will not be on the Formula 1 grid next year.
Horner wants Red Bull and Honda to stick together
It is "inevitable" that Mercedes' dominance will end eventually, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.
Alonso says Schumacher one step ahead of Hamilton
Michael Schumacher remains "one step ahead" of Lewis Hamilton in terms of F1 greatness.
Hamilton vows to be squeaky clean after penalties
Lewis Hamilton has vowed to stay "squeaky-clean" for the rest of his 2020 world championship campaign.
Horner not worried that Ferrari bosses run F1
Christian Horner says he is not worried that so many former Ferrari chiefs are now running Formula 1.
Honda in talks about 2021 Alpha Tauri debut for Tsunoda
Honda is in talks with Dr Helmut Marko about the potential 2021 Formula 1 debut of Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda.
FIA admits F1 will not be covid-free in 2021
The FIA's operations director does not think Formula 1 will be covid-free in 2021.
Perez knew Racing Point axe was coming
Sergio Perez has admitted he knew he would be ousted by Racing Point - even before the team told him.