Formula One News — March 2020
MARCH 9, 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.
Raikkonen not worried about coronavirus
Not every personality in Formula 1 is overly worried about the coronavirus.
Racing Point approach wouldn't work for Williams
Claire Williams says Racing Point's approach to the 2020 season "wouldn't have worked" for the Grove-based Formula 1 team she leads.
Passing to be even harder in 2020 says Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo thinks the difficulty to chase and overtake rival cars has become "even worse" with the faster 2020 cars.
Zandvoort not panicked about coronavirus
Race boss Jan Lammers thinks the coronavirus situation should not endanger Zandvoort's return to Formula 1 in May.
MARCH 5, 2020
FIA behaviour a real scandal says Marko
Seven Formula 1 teams are threatening legal action over the secret "settlement" agreed between Ferrari and the FIA over the Italian team's 2019 engine.
F1 should follow the lead of Formula E says Hamilton
Formula 1 should follow in the wheel tracks of the all-electric single seater series Formula E, according to six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Opening races of 2020 in serious doubt
The coronavirus crisis is continuing to cast a shadow over the start of the 2020 season.
Marko tips Verstappen to take on Hamilton in 2020
Red Bull-Honda is sounding very bullish about its chances of taking on Mercedes in 2020.
No special tyres for banked Zandvoort corners
Pirelli has decided not to take special tyres to the new Dutch GP at refurbished Zandvoort this year.
Renault not third fastest team says Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo is not sure his Renault car is capable of being on the podium in Australia.
Mercedes not unbeatable says Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen says his former team Ferrari should not be written off so easily in 2020.
MARCH 4, 2020
F1 coronavirus crisis incredibly serious
Uncertainty remains the dominant mood as Formula 1 teams prepare for the opening races of 2020.
Vettel admits he could leave Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel has admitted the possibility that he could leave Ferrari.
Leclerc always overdrives says Albers
Former F1 driver Christijan Albers is not so sure Ferrari's driver lineup is ideal.
Magnussen admits Haas could quit F1
Kevin Magnussen says he can imagine Haas team owner Gene Haas pulling out of Formula 1.
Concorde talks on right track says Carey
Chase Carey says his negotiations with the teams over the next Concorde Agreement are "on the right track".
Honda not ready to commit to F1 beyond 2021
Honda is not yet ready to commit to Red Bull or Formula 1 beyond 2021.