Formula One News — November 2020

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Vettel wouldn't say no to Mercedes

Sebastian Vettel has admitted he "wouldn't say no" to an offer to switch to Mercedes.

Binotto to also sit out Bahrain GP

Mattia Binotto has confirmed that he will sit out a second consecutive race this weekend.

Marko comments after Vettel named best of generation

Mercedes' utter dominance since 2014 explains why many Formula 1 fans do not regard Lewis Hamilton as the best driver of his generation.

F1 comeback chances not very real says Sirotkin

Sergey Sirotkin has admitted his chances of returning to the Formula 1 grid are "not very real".

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Hamilton hits back at lucky champion jibe

Lewis Hamilton has hit back at the idea that he is simply "lucky" to have benefitted from Mercedes' utter dominance in past seasons.

Raikkonen still one of F1's best says Giovinazzi

Kimi Raikkonen remains one of the very best drivers in Formula 1.

Engine not Ferrari's only big problem says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel says there is more to Ferrari's problems than simply an underperforming engine.

Schumacher took one or two tips from father

Mick Schumacher says he has used "one or two tips" from his famous father throughout his rise to Formula 1.

Questions about Ferrari regret annoying says Sainz

Carlos Sainz says being asked if he regrets his 2021 move to Ferrari is now becoming "annoying".

Monza wants funds to restore banking for racing

Monza is seeking government backing in the hope of restoring the old banked sections of the historic Autodromo "for racing".

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Alonso may not succeed in F1 comeback says Massa

Fernando Alonso's return to Formula 1 could be as unsuccessful as that of his former championship rival and F1 legend Michael Schumacher.

2022 cars may be 1 second slower than now says Key

The new-generation cars of 2022 may only be a single second slower than the unprecedentedly-fast single seaters of this year.

Perez-Indycar stories doing the rounds

Three current Formula 1 drivers could be joining two other F1 refugees in the top American single seater category Indycar next year.

Haas to confirm test, race seat for Schumacher

Mick Schumacher is being lined up to get a taste of life at the Haas team, according to Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Hamilton win gives titles credibility says Villeneuve

Lewis Hamilton added "credibility to all of his championships" by the manner in which he wrapped up his record-equalling seventh recently in Turkey.

Now Istanbul eyes F1's vacant 2021 race date

Turkey also wants to secure the unconfirmed 23rd race date on Formula 1's 2021 calendar.

Rio seeking alternative site for F1 circuit

Rio de Janeiro is not giving up on its ambitions to host a Formula 1 race.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

F1 drivers not the same as in the past says Briatore

Flavio Briatore has lamented the way Formula 1 drivers have changed since his days in Formula 1.

Hamilton's political activism dangerous says Albers

Lewis Hamilton should be careful with his political activism to avoid accusations of hypocrisy, according to former F1 driver Christijan Albers.

Ferrari right to split with Vettel says Massa

Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has backed Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari split.

Marko responds to Hulkenberg's German humour

Dr Helmut Marko has reacted with a smile to a comment made earlier this week by 2021 Red Bull candidate Nico Hulkenberg.

Ferrari fifty horsepower down in 2020 says Binotto

Mattia Binotto has played down hopes that Ferrari's new engine for 2021 will be enough to catch Mercedes.

F1 eyeing 24-race calendars in future says Carey

There is still room on future Formula 1 calendars for more than the unprecedented 23 races that have been scheduled for 2021.

Massa hopes Schumacher can see his son in F1

Felipe Massa hopes it is true that his former Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher is able to follow the likely F1 debut of his son Mick next year.

Italy wants two grands prix on 2021 calendar

Italian motor racing chief Angelo Sticchi Damiani says he wants Italy to have not one but two grands prix in 2021.