Formula One News — July 2020

JULY 29, 2020

Sainz, Leclerc to move to Maranello in 2021 says Elkann

Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc will move to Maranello next year, Ferrari chairman John Elkann has announced.

Wolff seeks answer to Mercedes smoky 2020 engine

Mercedes wants to get to the bottom of a conspicuously smoky issue with its 2020 engine, according to team boss Toto Wolff.

Brazil, Mexico may sue F1 over axe of 2020 races

F1 race promoters in Brazil and Mexico could sue Liberty Media over their cancelled 2020 races.

Portimao to Imola logistics insane says Zehnder

Imola's 2020 grand prix has been reduced to two days instead of three for logistical reasons.

F1 fully open to Russian team says Brawn

Formula 1 is "fully open" to welcoming a new Russian team to the sport, according to sporting boss Ross Brawn.

JULY 28, 2020

Aston Martin deadline looming for Vettel?

Sebastian Vettel has mere days to decide if he wants to join the Racing Point team - set to become Aston Martin - in 2021.

Haas undeterred by Hungary radio penalty

Gunther Steiner says Haas will not change its approach to racing, even though it cost the small American team in Hungary.

Heidfeld says expectations on Leclerc unrealistic

Charles Leclerc has not had a good start to 2020, according to former F1 driver Nick Heidfeld.

Red Bull, Honda to hold meeting before Silverstone

Honda officials are meeting with their Red Bull counterparts this week to discuss the disappointing start to their 2020 championship campaign.

Turkey could return to F1 calendar in 2020

The Turkish government has admitted Istanbul could be yet another venue to be added to the 2020 'corona calendar'.

Zanardi stable after fourth operation

Alex Zanardi's condition is once again listed as "stable" following a fourth operation.

JULY 27, 2020

Vettel could go to Alpha Tauri in 2021?

Yet another option for Sebastian Vettel may have emerged for 2021.

Red Bull will not develop own DAS system says Marko

Red Bull has decided against developing a Mercedes-like 'DAS' steering system.

Portugal, Nurburgring hoping for F1 spectators

It may not be long before spectators return to Formula 1 races.

Black racing driver calls Jackie Stewart racist

The first black man to test a Formula 1 car has called triple world champion Sir Jackie Stewart "racist".

Alfa Romeo admits 2020 pace a disaster

It will "take time" for Alfa Romeo to pull itself off the very bottom row of the Formula 1 grid.

Ferrari team tweak not the solution says Schumacher

Ralf Schumacher doubts Ferrari's organisational shakeup will fix the struggling Italian team's problems.

Promoter claims Canada GP health plan was not even read

The promoter of the Canadian GP has hit out at local authorities for not supporting his push to bring Formula 1 to Montreal amid the corona crisis.

Unstable Zanardi back in intensive care

Alex Zanardi is back in intensive care.

JULY 24, 2020

Imola, Algarve and Nurburgring added to 2020 calendar

Three additional events have been announced by Formula 1 to extend the 2020 season to 13 races.

Todt, Ecclestone respond to Hamilton over racism

FIA president Jean Todt says he wants to keep "political debate" out of Formula 1.

F1 wanted spectators at 2020 Hockenheim race

Hockenheim will definitely not host a Formula 1 race in 2020.

Priest says Zanardi only sometimes conscious

Alex Zanardi is "only sometimes conscious" as he recovers from his serious head and facial injuries following a full month in hospital.

JULY 23, 2020

Nurburgring confirms F1 talks for corona race

The Nurburgring has emerged as a contender to host a race as Formula 1's 2020 'corona calendar' continues to take shape on the fly.

Ferrari technical department restructure

A new 'spy saga' could be about to break out in Formula 1.