Formula One News — December 2020

Red Bull is "85-90 percent close to a deal" to continue running Honda engines after the Japanese manufacturer's official departure from F1 in 2022.

Michael Schumacher was a more "complete" racing driver than fellow and new seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Dr Helmut Marko has defended Red Bull's notorious driver development program - even though outsider Sergio Perez is replacing Alex Albon for 2021.

Toto Wolff says he isn't sure when he will hand over the reins as Mercedes team principal.

Nico Hulkenberg says Sergio Perez "deserves" to have been signed up by Red Bull for 2021.

Carlos Sainz admits he hopes to stay at Ferrari for longer than the duration of his initial two-year contract.

Mick Schumacher has defended Lewis Hamilton, after Max Verstappen said recently that "90 percent" of all F1 drivers could win in the dominant Mercedes.

Robert Kubica and his sponsor have confirmed that they are staying put at Alfa Romeo in 2021.

Mick Schumacher says the controversy surrounding his 2021 Haas teammate is "nothing to do with me".

The designer of the Bahrain GP venue has defended the circuit's safety measures in light of Romain Grosjean's fiery recent crash.

Dr Helmut Marko has hailed Alpha Tauri recruit Yuki Tsunoda's "incredible overtaking manoeuvres" as the Japanese 20-year-old steps up to Formula 1 for 2021.

Mattia Binotto has confirmed reports that several Ferrari employees will work on the design and development of Haas' 2021 car - at Maranello.

There is "no sign" that would indicate Lewis Hamilton is considering leaving Mercedes.

The arrival of Sergio Perez at Red Bull "will make Max nervous".

Ferrari is targeting third place in the 2021 world championship.

Mick Schumacher will get at least two years to settle in at Haas, according to Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto.

Bernie Ecclestone does not agree with the way Lewis Hamilton handled his political activism in 2020.

Jean Todt has played down expectations that Formula 1 might get back to "normal" in 2021.

Spanish GP host Barcelona will sign a one-year contract extension for 2021 and then discuss the longer-term future with new F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.

Max Verstappen is not yet as good as seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

The Red Bull-Honda confirmed the signing of Sergio Perez to partner Max Verstappen in the team for the 2021 season. Alex Albon will continue with the team in a role as test and reserve driver.

The last two race seats on the 2021 Formula 1 grid look set to be confirmed with just days to spare before Christmas.

Formula 1 should "analyse" why Fernando Alonso's 2005-spec Renault aroused so much positive feedback when the Spaniard demonstrated it in Abu Dhabi last weekend.

Frederic Vasseur says he isn't sure why Ferrari has placed Mick Schumacher at rival Ferrari-powered team Haas for 2021 and beyond.

Jean Todt's son has sniggered at suggestions he is in charge at Ferrari.