Formula One News — April 2020

APRIL 17, 2020

Selfish top teams risking F1 collapse says Rosberg

The attitudes of some "high level teams" threaten the very existence of "two, three, four" of their smaller competitors.

Red Bull ready with 2020 Austria GP plan

Things are heading "in the right direction" in terms of hosting Formula 1's first race of 2020.

Steiner hopes for at least 8 races in 2020

Gunther Steiner is hoping Formula 1 can organise at least 8 grands prix in 2020.

Driver fitness suffering during shutdown

F1 drivers will feel the physical strain when the racing finally gets underway in 2020, McLaren's Carlos Sainz has warned.

Ferrari prepared to go racing again

Ferrari will be "prepared" for when Formula 1 gets up and racing once again.

Virtual racing will not replace F1

Virtual racing is more of a "diversion" than a viable alternative to real motor racing and Formula 1, according to McLaren driver Carlos Sainz.

No two speed budget cap in 2021 says Abiteboul

F1 should not implement a 'two speed' budget cap next year, according to Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul.

Another false start in 2020 would be disaster

Italian GP boss Angelo Sticchi Damiani has admitted that even September's Monza race is threatened by the coronavirus crisis.

APRIL 16, 2020

Belgian GP could be cancelled outright

It is "possible" that the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit will not host a grand prix at all in 2020.

F1 should never have gone to Australia says Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen says Formula 1 should never have travelled to Australia last month for the ultimately cancelled 2020 season opener.

Hamilton should take pay-cut amid crisis says Hulkenberg

Lewis Hamilton should put his money where his mouth is amid the coronavirus crisis, according to Nico Hulkenberg.

Government says 2020 Austrian GP could work out

Amid a sea of cancellations, postponements and speculation, it appears that Austria might be able to rescue F1 by hosting the first races of 2020.

Crisis leaves Hulkenberg's F1 return in limbo

Nico Hulkenberg admits the coronavirus crisis could scupper his plans to potentially return to Formula 1 in 2021.

APRIL 15, 2020

F1's 2020 calendar plans absurd says Lehto

Former F1 driver JJ Lehto thinks Formula 1's current plan for the post-coronavirus phase is "absurd".

F1 budget cap should be just $75m says Agag

Formula 1's new budget cap should be as low as $75 million in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

Magnussen remembers greatest legend Stirling Moss

The world of Formula 1 has lost an "incredible man", according to Kevin Magnussen.

Renault monitoring F1's crisis response

"Drastic measures" will keep Renault in Formula 1 in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

Pirro hopes post-coronavirus F1 more viable

Emanuele Pirro, an Italian former F1 driver, hopes the coronavirus situation leads down the path of a "more viable and accessible Formula 1".

FIA should cancel 2020 F1 season says Mosley

Max Mosley has joined his old sparring partner Bernie Ecclestone in recommending that Formula 1 simply call off the 2020 season.

Verstappen paid more than Ricciardo says Jos

Jos Verstappen says his son Max is paid more than the Red Bull driver's former teammate Daniel Ricciardo.

Combining 2020 roles now very difficult says Kubica

Robert Kubica has admitted that the coronavirus crisis has made his plans for 2020 "very difficult" to execute.

APRIL 14, 2020

Pirelli boss Isola still driving coronavirus ambulance

Pirelli boss Mario Isola is not sitting out the coronavirus crisis at home.

Ecclestone urges F1 to cancel 2020 season

Bernie Ecclestone is still urging Formula 1 to simply cancel the entire 2020 season.

Todt confirms FIA exit for 2021

Jean Todt says he will not push to remain FIA president beyond 2021.

Austria GP without spectators is conceivable says minister

Austria and Red Bull could be set to throw a lifeline to F1's endangered 2020 season.