Formula One News — March 2020

MARCH 26, 2020

Red Bull not giving up on FIA-Ferrari complaint

Red Bull will not simply abandon its push to get to the bottom of the secret agreement reached between the FIA and Ferrari.

Marko thinks he had coronavirus in February

One day after Flavio Briatore revealed he may have had coronavirus in December, Dr Helmut Marko is telling a similar story.

World in store for weeks of shutdown says Alonso

Fernando Alonso thinks the world needs to brace for "many weeks" of coronavirus lockdown.

F1 coronavirus calendar crazy and brutal says Magnussen

Kevin Magnussen says the prospect of 18 races in six months sounds "crazy".

Ferrari to struggle in 2021 too says Danner

Although locked in the midst of Italy's tragic coronavirus situation, Ferrari may also be ruing the latest goings on in the world of Formula 1.

Hulkenberg making most of coronavirus shutdown

Nico Hulkenberg says he is making the most of the world's collective pause for the coronavirus pandemic.

Cassidy not comfortable about Super Formula test

2019 Super Formula champion Nick Cassidy says he feels uncomfortable about returning to the track this week.

MARCH 25, 2020

Verstappen may have won 2020 title?

Martin Brundle thinks he might have been putting money on Max Verstappen in 2020.

F1 considers lowering $175m budget cap

As the coronavirus pandemic rules the world, F1 has a "historic opportunity" to drastically cut costs in Formula 1.

Domino effect in new F1 calendar planning

F1 may "run out of weekends" to put together a meaningful race calendar for 2020.

Briatore thinks he had virus in December

Flavio Briatore has revealed that he had a coronavirus-like illness - in December.

World motorsport on knife edge says Carlin

The global motor racing industry is on a "knife-edge" because of the coronavirus pandemic.

F1 lucky'to have 11-race 2020 calendar

F1 will be lucky to organise an 11-round world championship in 2020, according to former driver Marc Surer.

Canada GP postponement decision now looming

A decision about whether Canada's June 14 race in Montreal will go ahead as scheduled is now looming.

Baku needs time to reschedule 2020 race

Baku circuit officials say the venue needs two months of lead time to organise a rescheduled Azerbaijan GP later in 2020.

Kubica had secret Formula E test

Robert Kubica has admitted that he secretly tested a Formula E car.

MARCH 24, 2020

No races until July at the earliest

Chase Carey has now admitted that the original 22-race calendar for 2020 could be slashed to just 15 grands prix amid the coronavirus crisis.

Crisis will hit small teams hard says Villeneuve

As concern for the future of Formula 1 ramps up, Jacques Villeneuve has urged the sport to keep planning ahead.

No virtual racing as Gasly stays in Dubai

Pierre Gasly says he can't take part in the new wave of virtual racing that is filling the void while real Formula 1 engines are silent.

Verstappen should not fear coronavirus says Marko

Max Verstappen should not fear coronavirus, according to his boss Dr Helmut Marko.

Drivers had no choice about Melbourne trip says Grosjean

Christian Horner has defended F1's decision to travel to Melbourne just two weeks ago.

Sainz deserves rising reputation

Carlos Sainz deserves his rising status in Formula 1.

MARCH 23, 2020

Hamilton turned down coronavirus test

Lewis Hamilton says he turned down the opportunity to be tested for coronavirus.

Now Baku set to be postponed

Baku, which until now looked set to host the new 2020 season opener, is now expected to be postponed as well.

F1 launches new virtual series

Formula 1 has quickly jumped aboard the new trend of virtual racing.