Latest Formula One News

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Monza wants funds to restore banking for racing

Monza is seeking government backing in the hope of restoring the old banked sections of the historic Autodromo "for racing".

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Alonso may not succeed in F1 comeback says Massa

Fernando Alonso's return to Formula 1 could be as unsuccessful as that of his former championship rival and F1 legend Michael Schumacher.

2022 cars may be 1 second slower than now says Key

The new-generation cars of 2022 may only be a single second slower than the unprecedentedly-fast single seaters of this year.

Perez-Indycar stories doing the rounds

Three current Formula 1 drivers could be joining two other F1 refugees in the top American single seater category Indycar next year.

Haas to confirm test, race seat for Schumacher

Mick Schumacher is being lined up to get a taste of life at the Haas team, according to Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Hamilton win gives titles credibility says Villeneuve

Lewis Hamilton added "credibility to all of his championships" by the manner in which he wrapped up his record-equalling seventh recently in Turkey.

Now Istanbul eyes F1's vacant 2021 race date

Turkey also wants to secure the unconfirmed 23rd race date on Formula 1's 2021 calendar.

Rio seeking alternative site for F1 circuit

Rio de Janeiro is not giving up on its ambitions to host a Formula 1 race.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

F1 drivers not the same as in the past says Briatore

Flavio Briatore has lamented the way Formula 1 drivers have changed since his days in Formula 1.

Hamilton's political activism dangerous says Albers

Lewis Hamilton should be careful with his political activism to avoid accusations of hypocrisy, according to former F1 driver Christijan Albers.

Ferrari right to split with Vettel says Massa

Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has backed Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari split.

Marko responds to Hulkenberg's German humour

Dr Helmut Marko has reacted with a smile to a comment made earlier this week by 2021 Red Bull candidate Nico Hulkenberg.

Ferrari fifty horsepower down in 2020 says Binotto

Mattia Binotto has played down hopes that Ferrari's new engine for 2021 will be enough to catch Mercedes.

F1 eyeing 24-race calendars in future says Carey

There is still room on future Formula 1 calendars for more than the unprecedented 23 races that have been scheduled for 2021.

Massa hopes Schumacher can see his son in F1

Felipe Massa hopes it is true that his former Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher is able to follow the likely F1 debut of his son Mick next year.

Italy wants two grands prix on 2021 calendar

Italian motor racing chief Angelo Sticchi Damiani says he wants Italy to have not one but two grands prix in 2021.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Marko to make Albon decision after Abu Dhabi

Dr Helmut Marko says Alex Albon is still in the running to keep his seat at Red Bull in 2021.

Three to seven years left in F1 career says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel has joined Lewis Hamilton in admitting his career is now on a downhill run to retirement

Daimler not stopping Mercedes F1 project

Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius has once again moved to allay fears that Mercedes might be pulled out of Formula 1.

Mercedes apologises after Bottas covid joke

Mercedes has apologised to Chinese fans after Valtteri Bottas made a joke about coronavirus following last Sunday's grand prix in Istanbul.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Hulkenberg admits contact but no contract

Nico Hulkenberg says he is keeping himself "fit" in case another opportunity to race in Formula 1 crops up.

New engine for 2021, 2022 very promising says Binotto

Mattia Binotto says Ferrari's new engine for 2021 and 2022 is looking "very promising".

Hamilton had several Ferrari talks

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he has spoken with Ferrari chiefs "several times" about potentially joining the Maranello team.

Aston Martin to supply F1 safety car from 2021

Aston Martin will share F1 safety car duties with Mercedes from 2021, according to authoritative sources.

Alonso still waiting for young driver test answer

Renault is still waiting to hear if Fernando Alonso will be permitted to do the forthcoming 'young driver test' in Abu Dhabi.