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JULY 2, 2020

Red Bull to think about Mercedes DAS protest

Mercedes intends to use its controversial 'DAS' steering system this weekend in Austria - and main rival Red Bull is not ruling out an official protest.

Abiteboul hints Vettel, Bottas options for 2021

Cyril Abiteboul is playing down hopes that Fernando Alonso might return to Formula 1 with Renault in 2021.

Honda wants to fight for 2020 title says Verstappen

Honda is pushing as hard as Red Bull to win the 2020 world championship, according to Max Verstappen.

Major upgrades impossible for Austria says Binotto

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto insists it was "impossible" to make substantial changes to the Italian team's Melbourne-spec car ahead of the 2020 season re-start in Austria.

Marko texted Abiteboul after Red Bull Ring test

Dr Helmut Marko sent text messages to rival Formula 1 boss Cyril Abiteboul after Renault's recent test outing at the Red Bull Ring.

Rio's F1 boss meets with president Bolsonaro

Organisers in Rio de Janeiro are still pushing to have the Brazilian GP relocated from its current venue in Sao Paulo.

Hamilton wants $50m a year for new contract

Lewis Hamilton wants $50 million a year to renew his contract with Mercedes, according to Britain's Daily Mail newspaper.

Ecclestone names newborn son Ace

Bernie Ecclestone and his wife Fabiana have revealed that their newly-born son is named 'Ace'.

JULY 1, 2020

Wolff admits Hamilton behind black livery idea

Lewis Hamilton was behind Mercedes' livery switch from silver to black ahead of the re-starting 2020 season, his boss has admitted.

Virus means F1 teams lining up reserve drivers

Formula 1 teams are organising their respective reserve drivers as the sport prepares to get back to racing amid the corona pandemic.

Ferrari admits B Ferrari car in the works

Ferrari has admitted it is making a "significant change of direction" with the concept of its 2020 car.

Team boss denies McLaren at risk of collapse

Team boss Andreas Seidl has denied that McLaren could have collapsed financially in 2020.

Giovinazzi says he must beat Raikkonen in 2020

Antonio Giovinazzi has admitted his Formula 1 career could stall if he is unable to beat his famous Alfa Romeo teammate in 2020.

Teams should survive corona crisis says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko thinks all of the current Formula 1 teams will survive the 'corona crisis'.

Albon must earn his seat in 2020

Dr Helmut Marko says Alexander Albon needs to "earn his seat" in 2020.

JUNE 30, 2020

F1 reinstates pre-race grid procedure for Austria

Contrary to earlier reports, Formula 1 fans will get to see the teams and drivers prepare for Sunday's Austrian GP 'ghost race' on the actual grid.

Black driver has only respect for Ecclestone

Amid controversy over allegedly racist comments, Bernie Ecclestone has received some support from a retired American racing driver.

Magnussen's F1 career in peril says Nielsen

Kevin Magnussen will not be feeling confident about his future in Formula 1, according to former Le Mans winner John Nielsen.

Vettel doesn't like Ferrari politics says Marko

Sebastian Vettel "lost faith in Ferrari", according to his first Formula 1 boss.

Leclerc admits 2020 victory will be difficult

Charles Leclerc has admitted that charging for victory in Austria this weekend will be "difficult".

Max's father hopes Red Bull close to Mercedes

Max Verstappen's father is hoping the new Red Bull car does not trail Mercedes' pace by more than a couple of tenths.

Zanardi still serious after second operation

Alex Zanardi on Monday remained in a "serious" condition after surgeons operated on his brain for a second time.

Bahrain bank loans McLaren $185m

McLaren is borrowing about $185 million from a Bahraini bank.

JUNE 29, 2020

Ecclestone slams Carey over racism controversy

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has aimed fire at his successor amid a new movement of racial politics within the sport.