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
Race Notes - Perez wins Sakhir Grand Prix
Sakhir GP - Race Notes
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.