Latest Formula One News

MARCH 11, 2020

Three F1 team members have coronavirus symptoms

F1's coronavirus crisis is hitting a higher gear in Melbourne, with three team staff put in isolation as they suffer from symptoms.

Coronavirus infection hits Albert Park

The coronavirus threat continues to close in on the start of F1's 2020 season.

Designer doubts Vettel will switch helmet colours

Sebastian Vettel will not immediately take advantage of the newly-axed rule restricting helmet livery changes.

Melbourne win seems difficult for Ferrari says Leclerc

Charles Leclerc says he isn't sure how competitive Ferrari's 2020 car is compared to its rivals.

Gap to Mercedes must be within three tenths says Verstappen

Max Verstappen says he hopes Red Bull's 2020 car is within "two to three tenths" of Mercedes' pace.

Todt spoke to Carey about secret Ferrari settlement

Jean Todt has revealed that he consulted with Chase Carey before agreeing the secret settlement with Ferrari over the legality of the Italian team's 2019 engine.

Red Bull to protest Mercedes DAS system in Melbourne

Two teams could throw yet another cloud over the 2020 season opener in Melbourne, according to Germany's Auto Bild.

F1 already greener than Formula E

Formula 1's environmental credentials already outpace Formula E.

MARCH 10, 2020

Marko slams coronavirus scaremongering

The global coronavirus crisis is being portrayed "hysterically", according to Red Bull's top F1 official Dr Helmut Marko.

Leclerc happy if Ferrari keeps Vettel

Charles Leclerc has admitted he is "not sure" if Sebastian Vettel will still be his Ferrari teammate in 2021.

Marko says Ferrari scandal deadline looms

An ultimatum for the FIA demanding answers to the Ferrari engine legality scandal is about to expire, Dr Helmut Marko has revealed.

Honda says Verstappen wants podium at every race

Honda says it wants to help Max Verstappen finish on the podium at every race in 2020 so he can fight for the world championship.

Health official says Zandvoort race can go ahead

Dutch public health chief Sjaak de Gouw says he is not worried that the first European race of F1's 2020 season at Zandvoort will be cancelled.

MARCH 9, 2020

Coronavirus looms over first four races of 2020

Melbourne will not be following Bahrain's lead by excluding spectators from its 2020 grand prix.

Ferrari scandal could trigger Vettel exit saya Glock

The saga about the legality of Ferrari's 2019 engine could trigger Sebastian Vettel's exit from the team.

Ecclestone says 2020 Ferrari not good

Hopes are high that Red Bull can pose a challenge to Mercedes in 2020.

Sainz denies suggesting Racing Point illegal

Carlos Sainz has backed away from any suggestion that Racing Point's 2020 car, dubbed the 'pink Mercedes' by many in the paddock, might be illegal.

Latifi hints Williams close to Alfa Romeo pace

With most of the attention on the top of the 2020 field, an interesting battle could be brewing at the very bottom.

Ecclestone slams Ferrari-FIA secret deal

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone is siding with the seven teams who are furious with Ferrari and the FIA.

Magnussen admits no longer on top teams radar

Kevin Magnussen has admitted he has fallen off the radar of the top teams in Formula 1.

F1 looks down on US drivers says Newgarden

Two-time and reigning Indycar champion Josef Newgarden thinks the world of Formula 1 "looks down" on America's premier racing scene.

MARCH 6, 2020

Ferrari settlement political suicide by FIA says Marko

Political "war" has broken out in Formula 1, according to the Italian media.

Sainz reveals McLaren contract talks

Carlos Sainz has revealed he is already in talks with McLaren about a new contract.

Kvyat wants to be Verstappen's teammate

Daniil Kvyat says he wants to return to Red Bull in order to take on Max Verstappen.