Formula One News — October 2020

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Villeneuve slams ill Stroll for missing race

1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has slammed Lance Stroll for sitting out this weekend's racing at the Nurburgring.

Wolff ready to vote for two-day race weekends

Mercedes' race drivers and team boss have all come out in support of scratching Fridays from the Formula 1 race format.

Haas closing on Mazepin, Ilott for 2021

Nikita Mazepin is poised to sign a deal to race with Haas in 2021, according to the French broadcaster Canal Plus.

F1 to discuss engine crisis in Portimao meeting

Formula 1 bosses will get together next week in Portimao to discuss the future of the sport's engine regulations.

Mercedes turning focus to 2021 car

Car updates are bringing Red Bull's Max Verstappen closer to the ultimate pace, Lewis Hamilton said after qualifying at the Nurburgring.

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Qualifying Report - Spot on

Eifel GP - Qualifying Report

Saturday Photos

Eifel GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

Eifel GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Eifel GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Eifel GP - Qualifying Results

Stroll unwell, Hulkenberg to race in Nurburgring

After Lance Stroll woke up Saturday morning feeling unwell, Racing Point-Mercedes announced that Nico Hulkenberg will replace him for qualifying and the race.

Mercedes protecting drivers amid covid outbreak

Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas are being very cautious amid an outbreak of covid-19 within the Mercedes team.

Mercedes rules out engine supply for Red Bull

Mercedes is not willing to supply engines to Red Bull after Honda leaves Formula 1 at the end of next year.

2021 debut for Honda's Tsunoda still on track

Yuki Tsunoda may still be on track for a Honda-fuelled debut in Formula 1 next year.

Sainz not worried about Schumacher threat

Carlos Sainz has dismissed speculation that his career at Ferrari may be short-lived.

2021 Mick Schumacher decision due soon

News about Mick Schumacher's expected Formula 1 debut for 2021 is due "soon".

Red Bull too slow to win says Verstappen

Red Bull is "too slow" in 2020 to think about more race wins or the world championship.

No Hamilton talks until after Imola says Wolff

Lewis Hamilton's long-delayed contract negotiations with Mercedes are also unlikely to take place in the month of October.

Carey doesn't care about Nurburgring weather

Chase Carey "probably doesn't care" about this weekend's action at the Nurburgring.

Practice 3 Results

Eifel GP - Practice 3 Results

Schumacher, Ilott must wait until Abu Dhabi

Mick Schumacher and Callum Ilott will not immediately get another chance to drive in Friday practice sessions this year, according to Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto.

Spa to replace asphalt run-off with gravel traps

An EUR 80 million upgrade at Spa-Francorchamps will include the return of more gravel traps.

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Friday Report - Foggy Winner

Eifel GP - Friday Report

Friday Photos

Eifel GP - Friday Photos