Formula One News — February 2020

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

F1 now on high alert over coronavirus crisis

Formula 1 has gone into high alert over the ever-deepening coronavirus crisis.

Kubica can return to F1 grid says Vasseur

Robert Kubica has a chance of returning to the Formula 1 grid.

Areas of 2020 McLaren not improved says Norris

Lando Norris says there are "areas" of McLaren's 2020 car that have not been significantly improved over the winter.

Perez not bothered by pink Mercedes jibe

Sergio Perez has brushed off suggestions that Racing Point's 2020 car is a "pink Mercedes".

Renault working on brand new engine for 2021

Alain Prost has confirmed claims that Renault will introduce a brand new engine for 2021.

Haas may not return to 2018 levels says Steiner

Gunther Steiner has admitted that Haas may not be able to return to the level of competitiveness the small American team had in 2018.

Engine could be Mercedes Achilles heel

Although Mercedes' new DAS-equipped 2020 car has wowed onlookers in Barcelona, the Achilles heel may be the engine.

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

2020 F1 season may not start until Zandvoort

The global coronavirus crisis could throw F1's 2020 season into chaos.

Alonso may not find seat for F1 return

Kimi Raikkonen says the biggest obstacle to Fernando Alonso's potential return to Formula 1 next year is the availability of a seat.

Claire Williams reveals Mercedes engine problems

Claire Williams says the British team is suffering from multiple engine problems in Barcelona.

Ferrari can improve by a second says Wolff

Toto Wolff thinks Ferrari may have "a second" of laptime up their sleeves.

Russell says Mercedes DAS system tip of the iceberg

Mattia Binotto has revealed that Ferrari considered but then abandoned the idea of developing a system similar to the 'DAS' that is being tested for 2020 by Mercedes.

Vettel shoots down retirement rumours

Sebastian Vettel hit back at wild rumours in Barcelona that he could be set to announce his retirement.

Ricciardo skips over Ferrari rumours

Daniel Ricciardo is reluctant to comment on rumours that he is on Ferrari's wish-list for 2021.

Pink Mercedes protest rumours circulate

Rumblings of a Melbourne protest against Racing Point's 'pink Mercedes' are circulating in the Barcelona test paddock.

Ocon not better than Hulkenberg

Esteban Ocon is not a better choice than Nico Hulkenberg for the 2020 Renault race seat.

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

2020 F1 season at risk over coronavirus crisis

The deepening coronavirus crisis is putting a large dark cloud over Formula 1's looming 2020 season.

Ferrari rumours nice to hear says Sainz

Carlos Sainz says it is "nice to hear" his name being linked with a switch to Ferrari.

No return to F1 with McLaren for Alonso says Brown

Zak Brown has ruled out a return to Formula 1 with McLaren for Fernando Alonso.

Relaxed Hulkenberg doesn't need F1 return

Nico Hulkenberg says he is not desperate to return to Formula 1 or motor racing.

Sirotkin says DAS not huge advantage

Sergey Sirotkin has played down the role Mercedes' innovative 'DAS' steering system will play in 2020.

Williams must adapt in customer car era

Williams will need to "adapt" to a new era in which Formula 1 teams do not design every component of their cars.

2019 left Ocon physically destroyed

Esteban Ocon has revealed that his schedule in 2019 left him physically "destroyed".

Ricciardo sees good signs about Renault future

Daniel Ricciardo looks to be moving towards extending his stay at Renault beyond 2020.

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Ferrari seeks clarification over DAS

Ferrari will seek "clarification" about the legality of Mercedes' trick steering system DAS.