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OCTOBER 29, 2020

Ecclestone tells Red Bull to sign Hulkenberg

Half of Red Bull's Formula 1 driver lineups for 2020 remain uncertain.

Hamilton's political power surprises Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone is surprised about the success of Lewis Hamilton's political influence at Mercedes.

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Gasly to continue with AlphaTauri in 2021

Scudiea AlphaTauri announed today that Pierre Gasly will continue to drive for the team for the 2021 season.

Norris apologises to Stroll, Hamilton

Lando Norris has issued an apology after making comments about rivals Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll in Portimao.

Toto Wolff defends F1's pay drivers

Toto Wolff has defended some of F1's so-called 'pay drivers', insisting their disparaging image is unfair.

Abiteboul denies Ocon-Gasly rumours

Cyril Abiteboul has denied rumours suggesting Renault might oust Esteban Ocon.

Ferrari not ready to discuss Red Bull engine freeze

Red Bull's plans to run its own engine program from 2022 have hit a snag.

Binotto very happy with Sainz for 2021

Mattia Binotto remains "very happy" with Ferrari's choice of successor for struggling quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel.

Ecclestone says drivers still call for advice

On the occasion of his 90th birthday, former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone still thinks the move to today's power unit regulations was "insane".

F1 plans normal 23-race calendar for 2021

There could be as many as an unprecedented 23 races next year, as reports about the 2021 calendar emerge following a key meeting.

Mercedes ups Aston Martin stake to 20pc

The collaboration between Mercedes and Aston Martin is being expanded.

Rio de Janeiro F1 plans hit environmental snag

Rio de Janeiro's hopes of securing a Formula 1 race have been dealt a blow.

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Red Bull warns Verstappen over mongol insult

Red Bull has told Max Verstappen to be more careful with his insults against rivals in future.

Portimao won by Mercedes, not by Hamilton

Opinions remain split over how much credit Lewis Hamilton deserves for racing past Michael Schumacher's all-time F1 record for race victories in Portimao.

Hulkenberg waiting for call from Helmut Marko

Alex Albon only has "two or three races" to prove to Red Bull that he should keep his race seat for 2021.

Key departures would weaken Mercedes says Schumacher

No Formula 1 team will be able to rival Mercedes' continuing dominance in 2021, according to Ralf Schumacher.

Leclerc car developments slowing Vettel says Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve thinks all of Ferrari's car development in 2020 has been done to suit Charles Leclerc.

No mid-year changes to penalty points system says Masi

F1 race director Michael Masi has ruled out making any immediate changes to the controversial 'penalty points' system.

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Race Analysis - Record Run

Portuguese GP - Race Analysis

Russell thinks Perez camp fuelling Williams rumours

George Russell thinks rumours about his potential axing by Williams are being fuelled by the Sergio Perez camp.

Ferrari can't stop Red Bull engine says Wolff

Ferrari won't be able to block moves that would allow Red Bull to run its own works engine program from 2022.

Gasly teammate to be named after Bahrain says Marko

Pierre Gasly is staying at Alpha Tauri next year, according to Dr Helmut Marko.

Hamilton's market value incredibly high says Wolff

Toto Wolff admits that Lewis Hamilton's market value is currently "incredibly high".

Vettel's car identical to Leclerc's says Binotto

Mattia Binotto insists that Sebastian Vettel is being supplied with a car that is "identical" to the one driven by his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc.