Formula One News — May 2020

Jumping ship to McLaren is "a risk" for Daniel Ricciardo.

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto says he isn't sure what Sebastian Vettel will do beyond 2020.

At the end of a sensational 'silly season' week for Formula 1, it now emerges that Fernando Alonso looks to be returning to the sport and Renault next year.

The fate of the planned 2020 'season opener' in Austria should be known within days.

Opinions are split as to whether Carlos Sainz is an obvious 'number 2' driver for Charles Leclerc.

A Ferrari race seat would have been "too much responsibility" for Antonio Giovinazzi.

Ferrari announced today that Spanish driver Carlos Sainz with join Ferrari, replacing the departing Sebastian Vettel, and will partner Charles Leclerc.

McLaren announced today that Daniel Ricciardo will move from Renault to join the British team in 2021, replacing the outgoing Carlos Sainz and joinng Lando Norris at the team.

Reports that Sebastian Vettel is set to sign for McLaren for 2021 are apparently wide of the mark.

Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul hinted that the French team needs to save money on drivers for 2021. Ricciardo joined from Red Bull at the end of 2018 on a reportedly lucrative two-year contract.

Spa-Francorchamps has been given a tentative green-light to re-open the Belgian GP venue.

Only managing to race a few times in 2020 would be the "worst" outcome for struggling Formula 1 teams.

Speculation about Sebastian Vettel's next move is already in a high gear.

Amid speculation he may retire, Sebastian Vettel is already being linked with three potential new teams for 2021.

The announcement of Sebastian Vettel's post-2020 departure from Ferrari means one of the most coveted seats in Formula 1 is now up for grabs.

Ralf Schumacher thinks a reduction in motor racing "hype" in the country could mean that not a single German driver is on the grid in 2020.

Formula 1 has a "very big obligation" to get back up and racing, according to former driver Pedro de la Rosa.

Ferrari issued a press release today confirming that Sebastian Vettel will leave the team at the end of 2020, as the the quadruple world champion and Ferrari have not been able to agree on a contract extension.

McLaren's Carlos Sainz and Renault's Daniel Ricciardo have been linked with the Ferrari seat alongside Charles Leclerc.

Notwithstanding F1's decimated race calendar for 2020, Chase Carey says he is determined to put together a full schedule of grands prix for 2021.

Dr Helmut Marko has played down suggestions Daniel Ricciardo could return to Red Bull Racing in 2021.

Nico Rosberg has questioned former teammate Lewis Hamilton's claim that he is fitter than ever amid the corona shutdown.

Bernie Ecclestone says he "can't imagine" Formula 1 without Ferrari.

Alpha Tauri has a plan in the event that a coronavirus infection is confirmed during F1's planned return to racing from July.

Nico Hulkenberg says he might return to racing - even if it is not Formula 1.