Formula One News — August 2020
AUGUST 24, 2020
Wolff denies flexible rear wing claims
Toto Wolff has rejected suggestions Mercedes' 2020 car is benefitting from having a flexible rear wing.
Berger advises Vettel to say bye to F1
In Sebastian Vettel's place, F1 legend Gerhard Berger says he would say "bye-bye" to Formula 1.
AUGUST 21, 2020
Racing Point expecting to fall behind
Racing Point expects to fall behind as the 2020 season races on.
Kvyat not performing as we expect says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has admitted he is not currently happy with Daniil Kvyat's performance at Alpha Tauri.
Ferrari very satisfied with Concorde terms says Binotto
Ferrari is "very satisfied" with the terms of its deal with Formula 1 under the newly-signed 2021-2025 Concorde Agreement.
Party mode ban must first be defined says Wolff
Mercedes will be stronger in the races once 'party mode' engine settings are banned.
No F1 corona calendar race for Jerez in 2020
Jerez will not host a race on Formula 1's 'corona calendar'.
AUGUST 20, 2020
Ferrari's first win of 2020 is Concorde deal
Every team has signed up to the 2021-2025 Concorde Agreement, finally ending a long period of uncertainty for Formula 1.
Alonso admits Indy 500 win will be difficult
Fernando Alonso has admitted he is unlikely to complete his target of securing the 'triple crown' this weekend.
Portimao planning for F1 spectators
The trend for 'ghost races' on Formula 1's amended 2020 calendar looks set to gradually ease.
AUGUST 19, 2020
F1 announces teams agree to new Concorde Agreement
Formula 1 today announced that all ten teams have agreed to te new Corcorde Agreement to come into effect in 2022.
Renault CEO reassuring about F1 future says Abiteboul
The French carmaker Renault's new group CEO had "reassuring messages" for the Formula 1 team when he visited the paddock in Barcelona last weekend.
Red Bull has enough time to catch Mercedes says boss
Red Bull bosses believe the team has enough time to challenge Mercedes for the 2020 world championship.
Enzo Ferrari would have treated Vettel better says Forghieri
Legendary Ferrari figure Mauro Forghieri has critiqued Mattia Binotto's management of the struggling Italian team's drivers.
Wolff warns F1 rivals over data sharing accusations
Toto Wolff has slammed as "complete nonsense" claims that Mercedes is in the wrong over the 'pink Mercedes' affair.
FIA looking into legality of energy recovery systems
Formula 1 is looking into the legality of the engine manufacturers' 2020-spec energy recovery systems, according to Auto Motor und Sport.
Black suit not reason for Bottas was hot says Wolff
Toto Wolff has played down Valtteri Bottas' comments about his black racing suit for 2020.
Kubica admits slow DTM pace not normal
Robert Kubica has admitted his pace since switching from Formula 1 to DTM for 2020 is "not normal".
AUGUST 18, 2020
Bottas unhappy with Mercedes black overalls
Valtteri Bottas is not happy with Mercedes' new black overalls for 2020.
Party mode ban could be postponed says Tanabe
Honda F1 boss Toyoharu Tanabe says it is possible the 'party mode' ban will be postponed.
Journalist criticises Hamilton's solidarity
A respected correspondent has accused Lewis Hamilton of being the one who is politically dividing the Formula 1 drivers.
Ocon happy if Turkey, Jerez added to calendar
Esteban Ocon says he would be happy if Istanbul and Jerez are added to the 2020 'corona calendar'.
Pink Mercedes affair is also attack on Toto Wolff
The pressure is continuing to mount on Racing Point and Toto Wolff over the 'pink Mercedes' affair.
Ex-Red Bull driver says Albon has lost his way
Alex Albon has "lost his way" at Red Bull, according to former team driver Robert Doornbos.
Danner slams Leclerc for driving without seatbelts
Charles Leclerc is coming under fire for completing two full laps of the Spanish GP after unbuckling his seatbelts.