Formula One News — December 2020

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Mazepin mistakes must not occur in F1 says Steiner

Nikita Mazepin "must not" carry over to his F1 debut next year some of the "mistakes" he has been making in Formula 2.

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Wolff hints at 2021 race seat for Russell

Toto Wolff is no longer ruling out a sensational driver lineup change for Mercedes in 2021.

Russell costs 50 million less than Hamilton

While George Russell's Sakhir GP performance has put Valtteri Bottas under immense pressure, it is also an uncomfortable moment for Lewis Hamilton.

Verstappen hits back at Leclerc criticism

Max Verstappen has hit back at Charles Leclerc in the wake of last Sunday's Sakhir GP.

F1 drivers too clinical with media says Ebel

Retiring Formula 1 personality Kai Ebel says the sport's stars, and even the celebrities at the grands prix, have become "too clinical" when speaking to the media.

Ferrari's Resta to Haas because of budget cap says Binotto

Mattia Binotto has admitted that designer Simone Resta's move to Haas is connected with the budget cap rules that come into force next year.

Russell form a wake-up call for Red Bull

The availability of on-form drivers like George Russell and Sergio Perez is "a wake-up call" for Red Bull.

Ferrari always looking towards next year

Flavio Briatore has rolled his eyes at the suggestion that Ferrari may get back on the pace of F1's frontrunners next year.

Two countries must green-light Hamilton's return

Whether Lewis Hamilton can return to his Mercedes cockpit for the 2020 finale this weekend is up to health officials in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi.

Mick's uncle Ralf slams Michael Schumacher comparisons

Ralf Schumacher has slammed the "constant comparisons" that are made between his brother Michael and the career of the seven time world champion's son Mick.

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Race Analysis - To the Point

Sakhir GP - Race Analysis

Former Red Bull driver urges Marko to sign Perez

The team that is ousting Sakhir GP winner Sergio Perez says the Mexican "deserves a place in Formula 1".

Grosjean skipping Abu Dhabi to avoid skin graft

Romain Grosjean says skipping the final race in his Formula 1 career this weekend will safeguard his longer-term health.

Replacing Bottas with Russell not realistic says Wolff

Toto Wolff has played down suggestions that Mercedes might be on the cusp of a sensational driver lineup change for 2021.

Bottas' shares have collapsed after Sakhir GP

Valtteri Bottas put himself under a spotlight in Sunday's Sakhir GP - for the wrong reasons.

Ferrari pushing for Abu Dhabi young driver test for Sainz

Ferrari is trying to green light a test in Ferrari's 2020 car for Carlos Sainz.

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Sunday Photos

Sakhir GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Sakhir GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Sakhir GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Sakhir GP - Race Results

Russell boosts market value in Hamilton's car

George Russell has upped his market value "enormously" with his performance at the wheel of the ill Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes in Bahrain.

Magnussen defends Grosjean stand-in Fittipaldi

Kevin Magnussen has defended his regular teammate Romain Grosjean's replacement driver in Bahrain.

Now Vettel wants Racing Point test in Abu Dhabi

Fernando Alonso on Saturday smiled when told that some of Renault's rival teams are unhappy about his participation in the forthcoming 'young driver test' in Abu Dhabi.

Perez just said hello to Red Bull's Marko in Bahrain

Sergio Perez on Saturday played down the significance of being spotted in conversation with Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko in the Bahrain paddock.