Formula One News — September 2020

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

F1 drivers wrote FIA letter after Mugello crash

F1 drivers sent a letter to the governing body after the recent race at Mugello.

F1 to stop political activism says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton expects Formula 1 to try to stop him from repeating the kind of activism that he took onto the podium and official FIA press conference last time out at Mugello.

Verstappen hopes Honda stays in F1

Max Verstappen says he hopes Honda stays in Formula 1 beyond 2021.

F1 most boring category of racing says Alonso

Fernando Alonso claims Formula 1 is "the most boring" category in the world of motorsport.

Kvyat plays down covid concerns at Sochi

Daniil Kvyat has played down concerns about the presence of spectators this weekend at Sochi.

Raikkonen quiet about next move in F1

Kimi Raikkonen is staying quiet about his next move in Formula 1.

Briatore's ex-wife says Schumacher does not speak

Michael Schumacher cannot speak, according to Flavio Briatore's former wife.

Domenicali capable of running F1 says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel says Stefano Domenicali is "more than capable" of becoming F1 supremo.

Doubts emerge over Melbourne's 2021 GP

Big doubts have emerged about whether Melbourne will return to the F1 calendar in 2021.

Practice 1 Results

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Aston Martin to give Vettel boost says Kubica

Moving to Aston Martin for 2021 will give Sebastian Vettel a "boost", according to Robert Kubica.

Daimler denies Mercedes team rumours

Daimler has added an official denial to reports that Mercedes' works team could be sold to a major sponsor for $900 million.

Red Bull didn't care about Wolff's Concorde stance

Red Bull did not support Toto Wolff's attempts to delay the signing of the 2021 Concorde Agreement.

No more Honda upgrades in 2020 says Yamamoto

Honda will make no further performance upgrades to its 2020 engine this season.

F1 choosing show over safety says Minardi

Gian Carlo Minardi has backed drivers who suspect Formula 1 is putting "the show" above safety.

Speed of Imola ticket sales exciting

The first offering of the 13,147 tickets for November's F1 race at Imola quickly sold out.

Alonso hits out at lack of 2021 winter testing

Fernando Alonso has blasted the ever-dwindling amount of testing that is permitted in Formula 1.

New F1 supremo Domenicali a good man says Ecclestone

The next F1 supremo is a "good man", according to Bernie Ecclestone.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

F1 putting corona era in the past

F1 is beginning to put its 'corona era' in the past, as spectators rush to buy tickets for forthcoming races.

No quantum leaps for Aston Martin in 2021 says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel says he is not expecting "quantum leaps" as he joins Aston Martin for 2021.

Gasly could become F1 champion says Tost

Pierre Gasly is a future world champion and almost as good as Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.

Commentator tips one more contract for Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen is the second best Ferrari-powered driver in Formula 1 this year, according to a broadcaster.

Magnussen names contenders for his Haas seat

Kevin Magnussen has named the leading candidates who could take his Haas seat away for 2021.

Renault talking to potential F1 customers

Renault is looking for another potential engine partner, boss Cyril Abiteboul has revealed.

Renault prepared to handle Alonso says Abiteboul

The 'party mode' ban did not alter the team hierarchy in Formula 1, according to Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul.