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.