Formula One News — November 2020

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Rookie lineup a mammoth task for Haas

Gunther Steiner has admitted that running an all-rookie driver lineup next year is "a risk".

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Verstappen ready to be F1 champion says Massa

Max Verstappen only needs a car capable of going two tenths faster in order to race to a world championship.

F1 teams to rotate engineers from 2021

Even the smaller F1 teams will have to shake up their internal organisation to cope with the 23 scheduled grands prix next year.

Crash, covid infection hurt Stroll's form

Lance Stroll is suffering from a dip in confidence and the effects of his recent coronavirus infection, according to Racing Point.

Schumacher clearly ready for F1 debut

Mick Schumacher says he is "clearly" ready for Formula 1.

Red Bull may need Perez's sponsorship says Albers

Sergio Perez is still in the running to become Max Verstappen's next teammate at Red Bull, according to former F1 driver Christijan Albers.

Ferrari needs three years for F1 recovery says Berger

It will take Ferrari "three years" to put its championship ambitions back on track.

Honda leaving F1 for financial reasons says Carey

Honda is leaving Formula 1 for financial reasons.

Steiner wants Haas to keep racing for 20

Gunther Steiner wants the Haas team to keep racing long after his retirement.

Road to F1 ending for Jean Alesi's son

The road to Formula 1 for Jean Alesi's son appears to be over.

F1 will shine light on Saudi Arabia's problems says Lammers

Controversy about the newly announced F1 race in Saudi Arabia will shine a light on the problems within the country.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Hamilton asked to condemn new Saudi Arabia GP

Lewis Hamilton has been urged to "speak out" against Formula 1's newly-announced 2021 race in Saudi Arabia.

No more F1 spectators in 2020

The remaining four grands prix of 2020 look set to be held without spectators.

Vettel may return to top form in 2021 says Marko

Sebastian Vettel could return to full power at Aston Martin next year, according to his former boss Dr Helmut Marko.

Steiner admits contact with Hulkenberg

Gunther Steiner has revealed that he was recently in contact with Nico Hulkenberg

Unlucky to lose place in F1 says Magnussen

Kevin Magnussen thinks he is "unlucky" to be losing his place in Formula 1.

Tsunoda told by Marko to focus on F1

Dr Helmut Marko blocked Yuki Tsunoda from contesting a recent junior series race so that the Japanese can focus on Formula 1.

Alfa Romeo to remain independent in F1

Sauber, the company that races in F1 as Alfa Romeo, will remain an independent team.

Ralf Schumacher thinks Hamilton could retire

Ralf Schumacher thinks it is possible that Lewis Hamilton really will retire from Formula 1 after wrapping up his seventh title.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

2020 to be one-off slump season for Ferrari says Binotto

2020 is a one-off season of struggle for Ferrari, team boss Mattia Binotto insists.

Wurz hits out at Liberty's calendar plans

Alex Wurz has hit out at Formula 1's plans to schedule longer and longer annual calendars by potentially shortening the race weekend format to just two days.

No interest in Mercedes switch or engine says Leclerc

Charles Leclerc says he has no interest in moving to Mercedes - or even enjoying the superior power of the reigning world champions' dominant F1 engine.

Verstappen better than Red Bull car

Max Verstappen is the only driver capable of mixing it with Mercedes' dominant cars in 2020.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Alonso working on F1 fitness in Bahrain

Fernando Alonso says he will be working on building up his neck muscles as he tests a two-year-old Renault this week in Bahrain.

Car upgrade successes good sign for future says Leclerc

Ferrari is on the right track as the Maranello team moves to pull out of its competitive slump.