Formula One News — December 2020

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Russell to Mercedes was most interesting says Alonso

Assessing the talent of young drivers in Formula 1 has become increasingly difficult, according to returning two-time world champion Fernando Alonso.

Red Bull now turns attention to Albon seat

With Alpha Tauri's 2021 lineup now complete, owner Red Bull will turn its attention to the identity of Max Verstappen's next teammate at the senior outfit.

Hamilton's contract talks about money says Berger

Lewis Hamilton's pre-2021 contract negotiations with Toto Wolff will be about "money".

2020 at Ferrari agony for Vettel says Villeneuve

2020 was "agony" for quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel, but he also has reason to "laugh".

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Yuki Tsunoda to driver AlphaTauri-Honda

As expected, AlphaTauri-Honda announced Honda-young driver Yuki Tsunoda will partner Pierre Gasly at the second Red Bull team as driver for the 2021 season.

Verstappen-Perez a strong lineup says Berger

F1 legend Gerhard Berger says Sergio Perez alongside Max Verstappen would be a "strong lineup" for Red Bull.

Horner positive about Red Bull's 2022 engine talks

Christian Horner is feeling "positive" about Red Bull's efforts to take over departing partner Honda's works engine program for 2022 and beyond.

Williams can beat two rival teams in 2021 says Russell

George Russell wants to pull Williams off the very bottom of the constructors' world championship next year.

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Vettel calls Leclerc most talented driver

Sebastian Vettel has hailed the talent and nature of the driver one Italian newspaper claims "pushed him to the exit" at Ferrari.

Montezemolo says he could fix Ferrari

Ferrari's iconic former president Luca di Montezemolo claims he could "fix" the fabled team's current problems.

Alonso eyes 2021 podium for return to F1

Fernando Alonso is targeting the podium for his full-time return to Formula 1 next year.

Bottas to do Arctic Lapland Rally in January

Valtteri Bottas plans to return to competition - in January.

Fittipaldi wants to keep one foot in F1

Pietro Fittipaldi wants to race in 2021 but "keep one foot in Formula 1" at the same time.

Father not sure who Verstappen's 2021 teammate will be

Jos Verstappen says he doesn't know who his son Max's teammate will be at Red Bull in 2021.

Grosjean to undergo surgery on left hand

Romain Grosjean is set to undergo surgery in the wake of his horror and fiery crash in Bahrain.

Steiner says he can control Mazepin

Gunther Steiner thinks he can get 2021 Haas recruit Nikita Mazepin "under control".

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Race Analysis - Static

Abu Dhabi GP - Race Analysis

Hamilton set for contract talks this week

Lewis Hamilton is finally ready to sit down for talks about his 2021 contract.

F1's covid boss hopes for normal 2021

Formula 1 is hoping for a 2021 season that is "as normal as possible".

2020 finale among most boring races ever

Sunday's 2020 finale in Abu Dhabi may have been one of the most boring grands prix of all time.

Red Bull poised to complete F1 teams lineups

Red Bull is now poised to complete the driver lineups of its two Formula 1 teams.

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Sunday Photos

Abu Dhabi GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Abu Dhabi GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Abu Dhabi GP - Sunday Team Quotes