Formula One News — March 2020

MARCH 4, 2020

Happy Leclerc upbeat about Ferrari prospects

Charles Leclerc is remaining upbeat, even after his boss Mattia Binotto admitted the 2020 Ferrari will not be an early winner this season.

Verstappen worried about Zandvoort PR overload

Max Verstappen says he is concerned that his first home grand prix at Zandvoort this year will be stressful.

Wolff wants FIA to reveal Ferrari engine details

A letter calling on the FIA to clarify the saga about the legality of Ferrari's 2019 engine is doing the rounds.

Bad Williams car stopped F1 race career says Kubica

Robert Kubica thinks he would still be racing in Formula 1 if he had enjoyed a better car for his return to the grid last year.

Verstappen not real me in Netflix series

Max Verstappen has hit out at the way he is portrayed in the Netflix series Drive to Survive.

MARCH 3, 2020

Ferrari says it is heading to Australia

The signs are looking brighter that even amid the global coronavirus crisis, Formula 1 will race ahead in 2020.

Mercedes three tenths ahead of Red Bull

Mercedes has a three-tenth advantage over Red Bull-Honda heading into Australia, according to an analysis done by a number of F1 engineers.

DAS not worth two seconds says Wolff

Toto Wolff has denied that Mercedes' drivers will get a huge advantage from the new 'DAS' innovation.

Leclerc will respect Ferrari's call on Vettel

Charles Leclerc says he would be happy if Ferrari signs up Sebastian Vettel for 2021.

Ferrari may decide to write off 2020 season

Ferrari has admitted that it may write off the 2020 season quite early this year.

Media claims whistleblower behind Ferrari scandal

The Italian media suspects a whistleblower is behind the bizarre saga surrounding the legality of Ferrari's 2019 engine.

MARCH 2, 2020

F1 unsure if Melbourne season opener is on

A very dark cloud is now hanging over Formula 1's 2020 season.

Money not decisive in Hamilton talks says Wolff

Toto Wolff has hinted that Mercedes will not be able to pay Lewis Hamilton more in 2021.

Red Bull can beat Mercedes in Australia says Marko

Red Bull-Honda is now "a step closer" to winning the 2020 world championship.

Vettel doubts he will race in F1 until 40

Sebastian Vettel does not think he will still be racing in Formula 1 when he turns 40.

Team boss says secret Ferrari settlement a scandal

A statement issued by F1's governing body late last week poses "more questions than answers".

Hulkenberg thinks shyness hurt F1 career

Nico Hulkenberg thinks shyness could be one reason why his Formula 1 career seems over at the age of 32.

Williams claims sexism behind team criticism

Claire Williams claims criticism of the way she runs the once-great British team is due to sexism.

Impossible to copy Mercedes car saus Sainz

Racing Point's technical boss suggests teams like McLaren are just jealous of what has been dubbed the 'pink Mercedes'.

Barcelona works to keep Spanish GP

Barcelona is hoping to keep its place on the F1 calendar.