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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Abiteboul defends Ocon amid 2021 rumours

Esteban Ocon "should not be ashamed" of his performance at Renault so far in 2020.

Binotto rules out reverting to 2019 Ferrari car

Ferrari is focusing its efforts on improving the rear of its current car for 2021.

Istanbul wants full-time return to F1

Istanbul Park wants Turkey to return full-time to the Formula 1 calendar.

Shwartzman hopes Friday debut goes ahead in Abu Dhabi

Robert Shwartzman says he hopes his Friday practice debut in Abu Dhabi will go ahead as scheduled.

Rio hits back at Hamilton's F1 project opposition

A spokesperson has hit back at Lewis Hamilton's opposition to a new grand prix going ahead near Rio de Janeiro.

Both Haas seats more or less taken for 2021 says Marko

Haas has "more or less" already decided who will drive for the small American team in 2021.

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Bottas needs miracle to win 2020 title

Valtteri Bottas admits he needs a "miracle" to beat his Mercedes teammate to the 2020 title.

Seidl denies McLaren needs prize money boost

Andreas Seidl has defended McLaren's latest car developments.

Honda's F1 boss explains decision to stay in Indycar

Honda has defended its decision to pull out of Formula 1 whilst at the same time extending its commitment to the Indycar series.

Still no engine talks with Red Bull says Abiteboul

Cyril Abiteboul says Red Bull is still yet to ask about a supply of customer engines for 2022.

Daimler to slash Mercedes F1 budget

Daimler, the dominant Mercedes team's carmaker parent, intends to slash the amount of money it spends on Formula 1.

Portimao paying much lower price for F1 race

Portimao is paying a "much lower" price for joining the Formula 1 calendar in 2020.

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Oversupply of drivers seeking seats says Hulkenberg

Nico Hulkenberg is not hopeful he will return to Formula 1 full-time next year.

Alonso admits not back to full speed in F1 car

Fernando Alonso is not worried about failing to get back up to speed ahead of his return from a two-year sabbatical in 2021.

Albon, Ocon, Russell heat up 2021 driver market

F1's 2021 driver market is hotting up once again.

Verstappen not frustrated with 2020 season

Max Verstappen insists he is not getting "frustrated" even if wins remain out of his reach at present.

Stewart denies knocking down Hamilton

Sir Jackie Stewart has denied having a 'bee in his bonnet' about Lewis Hamilton.

Rumours of conflict between Binotto and Resta

Rumours of "conflict" between members of Ferrari's senior management are emerging.

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Vettel suggests Michael Schumacher better than Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel says his hero and mentor Michael Schumacher had talent that he has not seen "in anyone else".

Taking over Honda engine is preferred solution says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull's preferred solution for 2022 is to take over the intellectual property of Honda's power unit and go it alone as a works engine supplier.

Vettel not convinced about two-day race format

Sebastian Vettel is not convinced that Formula 1 should switch to a two-day format.

Alfa Romeo to run Schumacher-Raikkonen in 2021 says Marko

All the signs are pointing towards a Mick Schumacher-Kimi Raikkonen lineup at Alfa Romeo for 2021.

Abiteboul blames himself for losing Ricciardo

Cyril Abiteboul says he blames himself for losing Daniel Ricciardo to McLaren for 2021.

Grosjean points will not influence Haas 2021 decision

Haas will not let a single good performance influence its driver decision for 2021, according to team boss Gunther Steiner.

Alonso in Barcelona for Renault testing

Fernando Alonso arrived in Barcelona on Monday to prepare for his test debut at the wheel of Renault's 2020 car.