Formula One News — May 2020
MAY 20, 2020
Alonso should not go to Renault says Minardi
Former F1 team owner and boss Giancarlo Minardi is not sure that Fernando Alonso should make his return to Formula 1 with Renault.
Customer car idea unthinkable says Prost
Alain Prost has hit back at suggestions 'customer cars' could be a solution amid F1's corona crisis.
No rush to decide Ricciardo replacement
A source at Renault's works team reports that there is "no rush" to decide the identity of Daniel Ricciardo's replacement for 2021.
Sainz hopes Ferrari deal helps Spanish GP
Carlos Sainz says he hopes his move to Ferrari will give the future of the Spanish GP at boost.
MAY 19, 2020
Sainz is number two driver at Ferrari says Briatore
Carlos Sainz has obviously been selected to be Ferrari's number 2 driver, according to Flavio Briatore.
Mercedes should consider Vettel says Ecclestone
Mercedes "should consider" signing up Sebastian Vettel for 2021.
Marko hopes for spectators at Austria
The Austrian government has played down hopes F1's 2020 'season opener' may be raced in front of spectators.
Alonso admits F1 return for 2021 possible
Fernando Alonso has admitted he is contemplating a return to Formula 1.
Magny Cours rules out 2020 ghost race
Former French GP venue Magny Cours has ruled out hosting a Formula 1 'ghost race' amid the corona crisis.
Opinions divided over Alonso comeback
Opinions are split as to whether Fernando Alonso will return to Formula 1 next year.
Sainz deal sparks battle for Spanish TV rights
Spanish broadcasters are shaping up to fight over the Formula 1 television rights for 2021 and beyond.
Todt to stay FIA president for another year?
FIA president Jean Todt looks set to remain FIA president even after the mandatory end of his final term that was set to definitely expire in 2021.
MAY 18, 2020
Wolff admits discussing Mercedes boss role
Toto Wolff admits he is "currently discussing" what role he will play at Mercedes beyond 2020.
Vettel good marketing for Mercedes says Wolff
Toto Wolff has admitted signing German Sebastian Vettel for 2021 would be a "good marketing story" for Mercedes.
Sainz a good choice for Ferrari says Marko
Ferrari has made a good choice by signing up Carlos Sainz for 2021, according to Dr Helmut Marko.
Mugello wants to host replacement Italy GP
Mugello is still interested in hosting a replacement Italian GP amid the corona crisis, according to local mayor Federico Ignesti.
McLaren had no negotiations with Vettel says Seidl
Speculation Sebastian Vettel might retire at the end of 2020 is ramping up, with McLaren revealing that it never even negotiated with the Ferrari refugee.
Alonso ready to return says Briatore
Fernando Alonso is "ready to return" to Formula 1, according to his long-time manager Flavio Briatore.
Lance Stroll signed up for 2021 says Szafnauer
Lance Stroll is already signed up to remain at Racing Point - to be called Aston Martin by then - in 2021.
Montezemolo denies eyeing FIA presidency
Luca di Montezemolo has dismissed has dismissed reports that he could become the next FIA president.
Ecclestone wants to leave Brazil
Bernie Ecclestone has decided to leave Brazil and return to Europe, according to Germany's Bild newspaper.
Russia eyes first 2020 race with spectators
Russia could be the first country to host a Formula 1 race with spectators in 2020.
Tilke hits back at F1 circuit complaints
Hermann Tilke has hit back at one of the main criticisms made about the circuits his company designs for Formula 1.
Safety car driver not paid during crisis
Many in Formula 1 and motorsport are living without an income at present, according to safety car driver Bernd Maylander.
F1 must organise enough races in 2020 says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says it is crucial that Formula 1 manages to organise a minimum number of races amid the corona crisis in 2020.