Formula One News — September 2020

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Domenicali knows F1 benefits from Schumacher debut

Mick Schumacher has the support of the Formula 1 organisation as he moves closer to his expected 2021 debut, according to a well-known F1 figure.

Vasseur not confirming Raikkonen contract rumours

Frederic Vasseur has declined to say whether Kimi Raikkonen has already signed a contract to remain at Alfa Romeo in 2021.

Verstappen has door open to Mercedes move

Max Verstappen will be "keeping the door open" for a shock potential switch to Mercedes.

Hamilton must avoid further penalties says Wolff

Mercedes' two drivers must try to avoid penalties in the forthcoming races, according to team boss Toto Wolff.

Renault doing incredible job in 2020 says Alonso

Fernando Alonso says Renault has "everything they need" to succeed in the future.

Mercedes at risk of complacency says Horner

"Complacency" may be creeping in at dominant Mercedes, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Bottas slams critic after 'f*** you' rebuke

Valtteri Bottas issued a furious and sustained rebuke to his "critics" after winning Sunday's Russian GP.

Little sympathy for Hamilton's Sochi penalties

The international media reacted with little sympathy after Lewis Hamilton suggested Formula 1 is trying to stop him dominating the sport.

Salo denies leaking Hamilton penalty verdict

Mika Salo has hit back at claims he inappropriately leaked information about Lewis Hamilton's Sochi penalties to a television broadcaster.

Steiner hits out at Grosjean's car complaints

Haas boss Gunther Steiner was notably annoyed with his driver Romain Grosjean after the Russian GP.

Hamilton playing poker with 2021 contract

Lewis Hamilton is "playing poker" over his next contract at Mercedes, according to a former driver.

Mick Schumacher not as good as his father?

Two former F1 drivers do not believe Mick Schumacher is as talented as his famous father.

Politician steps in to save Spanish GP

A prominent politician has stepped in with the goal of saving the Spanish GP.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Race Analysis - Winning penalty

Russian GP - Race Analysis

Steward Salo hits back at Hamilton accusations

A well-known steward has hit back at Lewis Hamilton's accusations that officials are trying to stop his dominance of Formula 1.

Bigger update coming for Nurburgring says Leclerc

An even "bigger update" for Ferrari's uncompetitive 2020 car will be introduced at the very next race at the Nurburgring.

Perez would accept Red Bull offer

Sergio Perez says he would "without a doubt" accept an offer to become Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull.

Hamilton wants Wolff to stay at Mercedes

Toto Wolff on Sunday said he still isn't sure what official role he will have in 2021.

Sochi set to discuss new Russia GP contract

Sochi is looking to extend its contract in order to keep hosting the Russian GP in 2021 and beyond.

Huge F2 crash may reveal 18-inch tyre flaw

F1's governing body will look into whether there is a safety problem with the sort of 18-inch wheels that are set to be introduced in Formula 1 in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Race Notes - Bottas wins in Russia

Russian GP - Race Notes

Sunday Photos

Russian GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Russian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Russian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Russian GP - Race Results