Formula One News — November 2020

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

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Vettel admits Ecclestone contract advice

Sebastian Vettel has admitted that former F1 supremo and friend Bernie Ecclestone helped him to negotiate his 2021 switch to Aston Martin.

Haas getting closer to signing 2021 drivers

Gunther Steiner says Haas is getting closer to announcing its driver lineup for 2021.

Very few drivers could beat Hamilton says Sainz

Most drivers on the grid would not be able to beat Lewis Hamilton in equal machinery.

Sainz eyes early Ferrari run at young drivers test

Carlos Sainz has admitted he would like permission to get an early taste of Ferrari's 2020 car at the end-of-season Abu Dhabi test next month.

Sao Paulo extends F1 race deal until 2025

Sao Paulo appears to have saved its grand prix at Interlagos.

F1 keeping hybrid engines for the future

Hybrid engines are here to stay in Formula 1, the sport has announced.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Liberty shaping up to sell Formula 1 says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone thinks Liberty Media could be shaping up to sell Formula 1.

Ferrari will write off 2021 says Wolff

Ferrari will "completely write off" the 2021 season, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff predicts.

Three F1 faces not present in Istanbul

Three familiar faces will be missing from the Istanbul paddock on Thursday.

Mercedes making F1 boring says Norris

Mercedes' dominance is "making Formula 1 boring", according to McLaren driver Lando Norris.

Tost uncomfortable about Honda engine uncertainty

Franz Tost admits the engine situation for Red Bull's two Formula 1 teams is one "we would rather not be in".

Verstappen not an option for Mercedes says Wolff

Signing up Max Verstappen would not be good for Mercedes, according to team boss Toto Wolff.

Melbourne hopes for 50,000 F1 spectators

Melbourne is targeting crowds of up to 50,000 per day as the Australian GP returns to Formula 1 next year following March's cancellation due to covid-19.

St Petersburg track now ready for F1

A circuit in St Petersburg appears to be ramping up its preparations for Formula 1.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Wolff to remain Mercedes team boss in 2021

Toto Wolff has announced that he will remain Mercedes team principal in 2021.

Hamilton could retire after 2021 says Chilton

Lewis Hamilton could retire after becoming F1's first ever eight time world champion.

Montreal unsure F1's full 2021 calendar will be raced

Canadian GP promoter Francois Dumontier is not so sure Formula 1's newly-published 2021 calendar will play out exactly as intended.

Albon would not accept Alpha Tauri demotion

Alex Albon has denied that he might be happy to be demoted to Red Bull's second Formula 1 team.

No two-day race weekend format for Dutch GP

Formula 1 is not moving to a two-day race weekend format in 2021, according to Zandvoort circuit director Robert van Overdijk.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Formula 1 2021 provisional calendar announced

Today F1 released a 2021 provisional calendar, which will be submitted to the World Motor Sport Council for approval.

Hamilton politics dangerous for F1 says Ralf Schumacher

Political activism is "dangerous" in Formula 1, former driver Ralf Schumacher has warned.

Verstappen right to be realistic about 2021 chances

Robert Doornbos thinks Max Verstappen is right to suspect that he will also not win the 2021 title with Red Bull.

Binotto confirms plan to skip races in 2020, 2021

Mattia Binotto has confirmed reports that he will be absent this weekend in Istanbul.