Formula One News — October 2020

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Contract could take a couple of months says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton suggests it could be Christmas before he commits to Mercedes for 2021 and beyond by signing a contract.

2021 driver silly season explodes in Portugal

With Haas clearing the decks for 2021, the 'silly season' has exploded at the scene of Sunday's Portuguese GP.

Haas needs money more than talent says Jan Magnussen

Kevin Magnussen's father says the Haas team "obviously needs money more than talent".

Hamilton slams FIA as critic Petrov named as steward

The FIA has defended its decision to appoint Vitaly Petrov as a Formula 1 steward in Portugal this weekend.

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Questions arise as Stroll admits covid infection

Sections of the Formula 1 media have reacted with scepticism as it emerges that Lance Stroll and his team-owning father Lawrence recently tested positive for covid-19.

Red Bull eyes own engine program until 2026

Red Bull would only be looking to run its own engine program until the current 'power unit' regulations end, according to Dr Helmut Marko.

Alex Wurz's son could join Ferrari academy

The son of former F1 driver and current Grand Prix Drivers' Association chairman Alex Wurz is now inching his way towards a future in Formula 1.

Haas confirms both drivers leaving

The Haas-Ferrari team has announced that both Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen, who have partnered together in the team for four seasons, will not be retained with the team beyond the end of this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Racing Point already using 2020 Mercedes suspension

Racing Point has confirmed that it is already running the rear suspension of this year's Mercedes on its own 2020 car.

Ferrari cannot catch up in 2021 says Resta

Simone Resta does not think Ferrari will be able to recover the gap to the front of the Formula 1 field in 2021.

Red Bull can build F1's best chassis again says Marko

Red Bull can recover its status as maker of the very best chassis in Formula 1.

Haas to announce two new 2021 drivers in Portugal

Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean have now been told they will not be re-signed by Haas for the 2021 season.

Politician slams Bottas for moral posing

A Finnish member of parliament has accused Valtteri Bottas of "moral posing".

Vettel contract will have equality clause says Heidfeld

Sebastian Vettel will have insisted upon equal treatment by Aston Martin before signing with his 2021 team.

GP boss says Melbourne keeping first 2021 race

Australian GP boss Andrew Westacott has hit back at suggestions that Melbourne will not kick off the 2021 season.

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Marko hopes Aston Martin treats Vettel fairly

Dr Helmut Marko says he hopes Aston Martin treats Sebastian Vettel fairly in 2021.

Kubica needs time to make 2021 decision

Robert Kubica says he is not sure what his next move in the motor racing world will be.

Haas to assess Ferrari engine situation in 2021

Haas will assess whether to remain Ferrari-powered during the course of the 2021 season, team boss Gunther Steiner has admitted.

Tsunoda on track for 2021 Alpha Tauri seat says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda is on course to make his Formula 1 debut in 2021.

F1 exit likely for Magnussen?

Another F1 insider has chimed in to consider Kevin Magnussen's next move.

Zandvoort not confirming leaked 2021 calendar

The promoter of the Dutch GP has played down reports suggesting Zandvoort has been assigned a firm date on the Formula 1 calendar for 2021.

OCTOBER 19, 2020

F1 insider thinks Red Bull should consider Magnussen

A former F1 insider says Kevin Magnussen would be a "brilliant" candidate to become Max Verstappen's next teammate at Red Bull.

Hulkenberg thinks he can be close to Verstappen

Nico Hulkenberg thinks he could satisfy Red Bull's requirements to become the new teammate for Max Verstappen in 2021.

Honda exit very dangerous for F1 says Horner

Honda's withdrawal from Formula 1 has put the sport in a "very dangerous situation", according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.