Formula One News — July 2020

JULY 5, 2020

Black car may increase overheating risk says Wolff

Toto Wolff has admitted to some concern about Mercedes' new black livery.

Wolff's talks about future in good direction

Toto Wolff says talks about his future at Mercedes are heading in a "good direction".

Wolff, Hamilton deny arguing over money

Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton have denied they are arguing about the monetary value of the six-time world champion's next Mercedes contract.

Five F1 drivers refusing to kneel?

There are rumours of growing tension among Formula 1 drivers over Lewis Hamilton's recent political activism.

Two drivers breach coronavirus rules in Austria

Two breaches of F1's strict coronavirus measures have emerged from Austria.

Technical controversies fire up in Austria

Technical controversy has returned to Formula 1 as the sport finally emerges from its long coronavirus slumber.

F1 sticking with corona era for now says Masi

At least for the next eight races, Formula 1 will stick with what Carlos Sainz described in Austria as a "very aggressive new normal".

Binotto admits Ferrari axe surprised Vettel

Mattia Binotto has confirmed that Ferrari alone decided to oust Sebastian Vettel at the end of 2020.

Three groups in 2020 hierarchy says Grosjean

The field of 2020 is split into three distinct groups in terms of pace, according to Haas driver Romain Grosjean.

Wolff suggests Mercedes seat unlikely for Vettel

Toto Wolff has played down Sebastian Vettel's hopes of switching to the works Mercedes team for 2021.

JULY 4, 2020

Qualifying Results

Austrian GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Report - Three for three

Austrian GP - Practice 3 Report

Practice 3 Results

Austrian GP - Practice 3 Results

Abiteboul admits 2021 talks with Alonso

Cyril Abiteboul has rejected speculation that Renault and Daniel Ricciardo might part ways even before the end of the 2020 season.

Alonso the logical choice for Renault says Villeneuve

1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve thinks Fernando Alonso would be a good choice as Renault looks to complete its 2021 driver lineup.

JULY 3, 2020

Practice 2 Report - Getting back in

Austrian GP - Practice 2 Report

Practice 2 Results

Austrian GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Report - Finally

Austrian GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Austrian GP - Practice 1 Results

Vettel admits Mercedes an option for 2021

Sebastian Vettel has admitted he would like to drive for Mercedes in 2021.

Good time for Mercedes to sell team says Ralf Schumacher

The end of 2020 would be "a good time to sell" the works Mercedes team, according to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher.

F1 should race at tracks like Imola says Kvyat

Daniil Kvyat thinks Formula 1 should return to older-style circuits like Imola and Mugello.

Giovinazzi admits pressure to keep F1 seat

Antonio Giovinazzi has admitted he is under pressure as he bids to stay in Formula 1.

Haas will quit if team doesn't improve says Magnussen

Haas needs to up its game or team owner Gene Haas will pull out of Formula 1.