Formula One News — December 2020

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Nyck de Vries defends Mazepin amid reputation

Nyck de Vries, a works Mercedes driver in Formula E, has defended 2021 Formula 1 rookie Nikita Mazepin.

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Friday Report - Deleted

Abu Dhabi GP - Friday Report

Friday Photos

Abu Dhabi GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Abu Dhabi GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Abu Dhabi GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

Abu Dhabi GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Results

Abu Dhabi GP - Practice 1 Results

Russell, Bottas say 2021 contracts unchanged

George Russell and Valtteri Bottas have bucked the speculation by suggesting their respective contracts for 2021 will proceed as planned.

No logic behind Ferrari test ban says Sainz

There is "no logic" to the FIA's decision to allow some experienced drivers to test after the Abu Dhabi finale but not others.

Ferrari stuns F1 paddock with management news

Ferrari has stunned the F1 paddock in Abu Dhabi with the latest news about its upper management.

Kvyat unsure why Tsunoda announcement taking so long

Several drivers are waiting for Red Bull to finally announce its Formula 1 driver lineups for 2021.

No early Haas debut for Schumacher due to pressure

Promoting Mick Schumacher to the race cockpit this weekend in Abu Dhabi would have put "too much pressure" on the new Formula 2 champion.

Ocon not afraid of 2021 teammate Alonso

Esteban Ocon insists he is "not afraid" of Fernando Alonso.

Montreal wants spectators at 2021 GP

Race promoter Francois Dumontier says the plan is for spectators to attend next June's Canadian GP.

Wolff not stepping down as Mercedes team boss

Toto Wolff has ended any lingering uncertainty about his role in Formula 1 by confirming that he is staying put for 2021.

Teammates say Grosjean incredible on fast lap

Two former teammates have farewelled Romain Grosjean from Formula 1 by saying the Frenchman was impressively fast over a single lap.

Schumacher treated to return to normal life says Todt

F1 legend Michael Schumacher is being "treated" so that he can "return to a more normal life".

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Marko plays down Perez, Russell rumours

Red Bull has denied that it will rush to snap up Sergio Perez after the out-of-work Mexican secured his first Formula 1 race win in Bahrain last Sunday.

Wolff curious to see Ocon's next steps in F1

Toto Wolff says he is "curious" to observe the next developments in Esteban Ocon's Formula 1 career.

No young driver test for Sainz or Vettel

Current Formula 1 drivers have been told by the FIA that they are not eligible to do the 'young driver test' in Abu Dhabi after this weekend's 2020 finale.

Russians defend Mazepin amid groping scandal

A prominent Russian motor racing official has defended 2021 Haas rookie Nikita Mazepin amid a scandal accusing the 21-year-old driver of 'groping' a friend.

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Hamilton on right track for Abu Dhabi return says Wolff

Toto Wolff says Mercedes' star driver is "on the right track" for returning to the cockpit this weekend in Abu Dhabi.

Hamilton holds 2021 teammate trump card

Lewis Hamilton holds "a trump card" when it comes to the identity of his teammate for 2021.

Quitting F1 would have been easy for Renault says Prost

Renault over-performed in 2020, according to team advisor and F1 legend Alain Prost.

F1 commentator doubts Russell conspiracy theory

A Formula 1 commentator has hit back at conspiracy theories surrounding Mercedes' bungled pitstops that cost George Russell victory last weekend in Bahrain.