Formula One News — June 2020

JUNE 30, 2020

F1 reinstates pre-race grid procedure for Austria

Contrary to earlier reports, Formula 1 fans will get to see the teams and drivers prepare for Sunday's Austrian GP 'ghost race' on the actual grid.

Black driver has only respect for Ecclestone

Amid controversy over allegedly racist comments, Bernie Ecclestone has received some support from a retired American racing driver.

Magnussen's F1 career in peril says Nielsen

Kevin Magnussen will not be feeling confident about his future in Formula 1, according to former Le Mans winner John Nielsen.

Vettel doesn't like Ferrari politics says Marko

Sebastian Vettel "lost faith in Ferrari", according to his first Formula 1 boss.

Leclerc admits 2020 victory will be difficult

Charles Leclerc has admitted that charging for victory in Austria this weekend will be "difficult".

Max's father hopes Red Bull close to Mercedes

Max Verstappen's father is hoping the new Red Bull car does not trail Mercedes' pace by more than a couple of tenths.

Zanardi still serious after second operation

Alex Zanardi on Monday remained in a "serious" condition after surgeons operated on his brain for a second time.

Bahrain bank loans McLaren $185m

McLaren is borrowing about $185 million from a Bahraini bank.

JUNE 29, 2020

Ecclestone slams Carey over racism controversy

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has aimed fire at his successor amid a new movement of racial politics within the sport.

Wolff expects tight fight with Red Bull

2020 is shaping up as a two-man fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

Corona outbreak means F1 teams could miss Austria

Ferrari has admitted teams may need to miss this weekend's Austrian GP if there is a coronavirus outbreak.

No Renault freeze for McLaren-bound Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo will not be locked out of Renault's car development program in 2020, team boss Cyril Abiteboul insists.

Hamilton says Africa should be on F1 calendar

Africa is "the most important place" that should be added to the Formula 1 race calendar.

Domenicali thinks Vettel will behave in 2020

Former Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali has tipped Sebastian Vettel to "behave correctly" during the 2020 season.

McLaren's financial problems solved says Brown

McLaren's financial problems "have been solved".

Second part of 2020 calendar to be released

It is rumoured that the second and final part of Formula 1's 'corona calendar' for 2020 will be released on Monday.

Crisis could move Raikkonen towards F1 exit says Salo

The corona crisis could have inched Kimi Raikkonen closer to retirement, according to former F1 driver Mika Salo.

Vettel, Alonso eye pink Mercedes for 2021

Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso are both in the running to drive for the new Aston Martin works team from 2021.

JUNE 26, 2020

Ferrari plays down 30hp Austria car upgrade

Ferrari says reports of a major car upgrade ahead of the resumption of racing in Austria next weekend were exaggerated.

McLaren will not freeze Sainz out in 2020

Carlos Sainz will not be frozen out by McLaren in 2020.

Bottas, Verstappen to attack Hamilton says Hakkinen

Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen could put up a real challenge to reigning six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton in 2020.

Latifi buying Williams would be terrific

Williams will on Friday reveal a "sharp" and "smart" revised livery for its 2020 car.

China fixed on extended 2020 calendar says Marko

China has "fixed" itself a place on the 2020 corona crisis race calendar, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko.

Spa not going back on ghost race plan

Spa-Francorchamps will not alter its plans to host the Belgian GP this year without spectators.

Mercedes' Cowell could switch to Aston Martin

Mercedes' departing engine guru Andy Cowell could be moving to Aston Martin, according to Germany's Auto Bild.