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Engine rules tweaks revealed before 2020 re-start

One month before the racing resumes, the FIA has installed some new engine rules in the wake of the Ferrari legality scandal of 2019.

Binotto hopes Vettel moves to Mercedes

Mattia Binotto has denied that Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel parted ways because of the details of a proposed contract.

Binotto chides Mercedes for reverse grid veto

Mattia Binotto has revealed that Ferrari was in favour of Liberty Media's 'reverse grid' idea for the initial spectator-less races in 2020.

Wolff buys back some Williams shares

Toto Wolff has reportedly bought back into struggling F1 team Williams.

Bill Gates tipped to attend F1's corona re-start

Bill Gates is slated to attend the opening 'ghost race' of 2020 in Austria.

Indycar owner reveals Ferrari talks

Ferrari has already had talks about joining Indycar for 2022, according to series owner Roger Penske.

Mercedes hits out at worse tyre for 2022

James Allison says the 18-inch rims for 2022 means that Formula 1 is switching to a "worse tyre" that is heavier and slower.

Verstappen anxious ahead of 2020 re-start says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko admits that the corona crisis has rattled Max Verstappen.

F1 engines finally revving again in 2020

Formula 1 is finally revving its engines in 2020.

Wolff admits he could change job title

Toto Wolff has admitted he may soon have a different job title.

Red Bull taking different package to Austria

Dr Helmut Marko hopes Red Bull is ready to take on Mercedes once the 'ghost racing' gets up and running in 2020.

Sochi open to hosting second race in 2020

Organisers of the Russian GP say they are open to hosting a second race at Sochi on the 2020 'corona calendar'.

Ecclestone seeks buyer for Williams

Bernie Ecclestone says he will help his old friend Sir Frank Williams find a buyer for the embattled F1 backmarker.

Brawn hits back at Wolff over reverse grids

Ross Brawn has hit back at Toto Wolff's reasoning behind blocking the introduction of qualifying sprints and reverse grids for next month's 'ghost races'.

Hamilton's father opposed to F1 restart

Lewis Hamilton's father is arguing that Formula 1 should not get back to racing in July.

Vettel an outsider for Mercedes seat says Wolff

Sebastian Vettel is only an "outsider candidate" for a Mercedes race seat in 2021.

Berger doubts Mercedes will sign Vettel

Gerhard Berger is not optimistic that Sebastian Vettel will still be in Formula 1 next year.

Combining F1 and Indy dangerous for drivers says Brown

Zak Brown does not think other active drivers will follow Fernando Alonso in combining Formula 1 with a bid to win the fabled Indy 500.

Brother staying silent over Schumacher condition

Ralf Schumacher says he will not break his rule about talking to the media about the health of his brother.

Budget cap loopholes for McLaren says Marko

McLaren could be a winner of the budget cap measures set to take effect next year.

Ghost race organisers not paying a fee

Organisers of the Spanish GP have confirmed they will not pay Liberty Media a fee for hosting one of the initial eight European 'ghost races' this year.