Formula One News — December 2020

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Kvyat has accepted 2021 fate

Daniil Kvyat says he has "accepted" the likelihood that he will be left without a Formula 1 seat for 2021.

Vettel took a long time to accept Ferrari axe

Sebastian Vettel has admitted it took him "a long time" to accept Ferrari's decision to oust him for 2021.

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Qualifying Report - A narrow margin

Sakhir GP - Qualifying Report

Saturday Photos

Sakhir GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

Sakhir GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Sakhir GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Sakhir GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Results

Sakhir GP - Practice 3 Results

Russell can win immediately says Verstappen

Max Verstappen thinks George Russell can "win immediately" this weekend and put big pressure on Mercedes' regular driver Valtteri Bottas.

Renault progress surprised Ricciardo in 2020

Daniel Ricciardo is putting a brave face on his looming move from an ever-stronger Renault team to McLaren for 2021.

Albon could spend year on the bench says Horner

Alex Albon will either be retained by Red Bull or he will spend "a year on the bench" in 2021.

Ferrari designer Resta to have senior Haas role

Ferrari designer Simone Resta will take up a "very senior position" at Haas.

Grosjean supports TV replays of horror crash

Romain Grosjean says he is "not against" Formula 1 deciding to show all the replays of his horror crash of last Sunday.

Vettel hits out at young driver test theatre

Sebastian Vettel has hit out at the "typical theatre" surrounding the forthcoming post-Abu Dhabi test.

F1 chose short track for entertainment says Verstappen

Max Verstappen has accused Formula 1 of chasing mere entertainment value by running this weekend's race in Bahrain on the short 'outer' perimeter layout.

No doctor clearance for Grosjean yet

Romain Grosjean still isn't sure if he will be able to round out his Formula 1 career next weekend in Abu Dhabi - and therefore has a 'plan B' up his sleeve.

Mazepin not offended by pay-driver jibe

Nikita Mazepin insists he is "not offended" that he is often regarded as just another pay-driver in Formula 1.

Two manufacturers quit Formula E

Two manufacturers are pulling out of Formula E.

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Friday Report - Russell times two

Sakhir GP - Friday Report

Friday Photos

Sakhir GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Sakhir GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Sakhir GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

Sakhir GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Results

Sakhir GP - Practice 1 Results

Defeat to Russell wouldn't look good says Bottas

Valtteri Bottas has acknowledged the pressure on him in Bahrain, admitting it is "an important weekend" for his status and future in Formula 1.