Formula One News — August 2020

AUGUST 6, 2020

Hulkenberg to replace Perez again this weekend

Racing Point will announce on Thursday that Nico Hulkenberg will race for the team at Silverstone once again this weekend.

AUGUST 5, 2020

Talks needed with drivers who won't kneel says Hamilton

"More conversations" should take place to convince drivers like Kevin Magnussen to kneel down before races, according to Lewis Hamilton.

Physio says Perez wants to race this weekend

Sergio Perez's trainer admits they are hoping the Mexican can return to the wheel of his Racing Point at Silverstone this weekend.

Spectators need patience before returning to F1 tracks

As the 'ghost races' roll on in Formula 1, the question of when spectators will be able to return to the circuits is now being posed.

Tyres have not kept pace with F1

An F1 pundit claims that Pirelli "has not kept pace" in 2020 as Formula 1 speeds race ahead.

Raikkonen will not quit mid-season says Lehto

Kimi Raikkonen is not about to quit in the middle of a Formula 1 season.

Ferrari adds weight to pink Mercedes controversy

Ferrari has now joined the growing push against Racing Point's 'pink Mercedes'.

Didier Pironi's son on Silverstone podium

Didier Pironi's son was on the Silverstone podium last Sunday.

Ferrari must find up to 80 horsepower says Berger

It will take "a year or two" before Ferrari can start thinking about beating Mercedes on merit, according to former team driver Gerhard Berger.

AUGUST 4, 2020

Szafnauer not denying Vettel rumours

Sebastian Vettel insists he has not made a decision about his next move in Formula 1.

Binotto denies Ferrari to test new parts on Wednesday

Mattia Binotto has denied that Ferrari will use a 'filming day' at Silverstone on Wednesday to try urgent car updates.

Wolff hints Mercedes foursome staying together

Mercedes will soon announce that its 'dream team' is staying together for another season.

Newey's design dominance may be over says Albers

Max Verstappen should re-focus his target for 2020 and instead aim to be runner-up behind Mercedes' dominant champion Lewis Hamilton.

F1 doctor surprised by low coronavirus infections

FIA doctor Professor Gerard Saillant says he is "surprised" that so few cases of coronavirus have been detected since the 2020 'corona calendar' kicked off last month.

AUGUST 3, 2020

Race Analysis - A nick of time

British GP - Race Analysis

Hamilton will win 2020 championship says Verstappen

When asked if anyone other than Lewis Hamilton can win the 2020 world championship, Max Verstappen's answer was simple.

Climate change protesters arrested during British GP

Climate change protesters broke into the Silverstone circuit prior to the start of Sunday's British GP.

FIA to consider pink Mercedes protest on Wednesday

F1's governing body will consider the legality of Racing Point's 'pink Mercedes' on Wednesday.

Second race for Hulkenberg in Perez's seat likely

Nico Hulkenberg is likely to get another chance this Sunday to take Racing Point's fast and controversial 'pink Mercedes' to the start line at Silverstone.

Wolff not worried about Hamilton contract

Toto Wolff says he is "not worried" that Lewis Hamilton might decide against extending his Mercedes contract beyond 2020.

Binotto no longer Ferrari technical boss

Mattia Binotto says he is no longer Ferrari's technical director.

Magnussen stops kneeling because of Black Lives Matter

Kevin Magnussen says he has joined those who refuse to kneel before Formula 1 races because he does not support the Black Lives Matter political movement.

AUGUST 2, 2020

Sunday Photos

British GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

British GP - Sunday Press Conference