Formula One News — April 2020

Red Bull is pushing ahead with its plan for back-to-back spectator-less races in Austria held on consecutive weekends in July.

Kevin Magnussen has confirmed reports that he and Haas teammate Romain Grosjean have agreed to pay-cuts amid the corona crisis.

Ferrari's controversial veto remains intact, despite the FIA moving to make it easier to implement crucial rule changes amid the corona crisis.

Toto Wolff insists his new involvement with Aston Martin is a mere "personal financial investment".

Kevin Magnussen says there is a risk drivers like him will be excluded from Formula 1 if the coronavirus changes the sport dramatically.

Ralf Schumacher has played down the possibility that F1 could fill in the gaps in a cobbled-together 2020 calendar with 'reverse' races.

Both Azerbaijan - a former Soviet state - and Russia are hoping to host their respective Formula 1 races with spectators later in 2020.

Stefano Domenicali has denied any suggestion he is shaping up to return to Ferrari.

Liberty Media has reshuffled its finances to free up a $1.4 billion fund to rescue Formula 1 amid the corona crisis.

Charles Leclerc says he would be "definitely happy" if Ferrari keeps Sebastian Vettel on board for 2021.

It would be a mistake to lock the media out of any 'ghost races' that take place amid the corona crisis.

Toto Wolff has "suddenly" hit reverse gear on a drastic reduction of the 2021 budget cap.

It is "too early" to look ahead to Haas' 2021 driver lineup, according to team boss Gunther Steiner.

Dr Helmut Marko says the first F1 'ghost race' in 2020 should also feature support events.

F1 is reportedly considering a radical proposal to help smaller teams catch up with their bigger rivals.

Having overseen Zandvoort's transformation, circuit architect Jarno Zaffelli says will now have to try driving it - in the virtual world.

Monza may be willing to consider hosting a grand prix behind closed doors in 2020.

Paul Ricard would only be open to considering a race behind closed doors if F1 conducts a "review" of its contractual arrangement with the circuit.

Fernando Alonso says his Formula 1 sabbatical has given him "renewed energy" for the future.

Renault may turn to a teenager if Daniel Ricciardo leaves the team for 2021.

Ralf Schumacher thinks it is "possible" Sebastian Vettel will ultimately accept Ferrari's rumoured offer of a one-year contract for 2021.

Robert Kubica says Max Verstappen does not deserve his reputation for "recklessness".

Even the big teams might disappear from Formula 1 amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Russian commentator Alexey Popov.

F1 must be careful about when it returns to the track in 2020, according to Pirelli boss Mario Isola.

The price of buying engines from F1's manufacturers might need to come down during the global pandemic.