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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

F1 choosing show over safety says Minardi

Gian Carlo Minardi has backed drivers who suspect Formula 1 is putting "the show" above safety.

Speed of Imola ticket sales exciting

The first offering of the 13,147 tickets for November's F1 race at Imola quickly sold out.

Alonso hits out at lack of 2021 winter testing

Fernando Alonso has blasted the ever-dwindling amount of testing that is permitted in Formula 1.

New F1 supremo Domenicali a good man says Ecclestone

The next F1 supremo is a "good man", according to Bernie Ecclestone.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

F1 putting corona era in the past

F1 is beginning to put its 'corona era' in the past, as spectators rush to buy tickets for forthcoming races.

No quantum leaps for Aston Martin in 2021 says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel says he is not expecting "quantum leaps" as he joins Aston Martin for 2021.

Gasly could become F1 champion says Tost

Pierre Gasly is a future world champion and almost as good as Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.

Commentator tips one more contract for Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen is the second best Ferrari-powered driver in Formula 1 this year, according to a broadcaster.

Magnussen names contenders for his Haas seat

Kevin Magnussen has named the leading candidates who could take his Haas seat away for 2021.

Renault talking to potential F1 customers

Renault is looking for another potential engine partner, boss Cyril Abiteboul has revealed.

Renault prepared to handle Alonso says Abiteboul

The 'party mode' ban did not alter the team hierarchy in Formula 1, according to Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul.

Domenicali lined up to replace F1 boss Chase Carey

Stefano Domenicali looks set for a sensational return to Formula 1 - to replace F1 CEO Chase Carey.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Hamilton-Verstappen pairing would be homicide

Lewis Hamilton could be considering a switch to Red Bull, according to former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan.

Aston Martin will suit Vettel better says Schumacher

Sebastian Vettel will return to "his old strength" after leaving Ferrari at the end of the year.

Schumacher tipped for 2021 F1 debut

Mick Schumacher looks increasingly likely to make his Formula 1 debut in 2021.

Mercedes rumour explains Hamilton contract delay

Ralf Schumacher is not surprised that Lewis Hamilton's contract negotiations with Mercedes are taking so long.

Stroll has skills to take on Vettel

Sebastian Vettel's arrival at Aston Martin for 2021 is both a challenge and a blessing for Lance Stroll.

20,000 to attend Nurburgring race

The trend away from 'ghost races' is continuing, with the Nurburgring announcing that 20,000 spectators will be allowed to attend next month's race.

F1 tipped to stop Hamilton podium activism

F1 will have clamped down on drivers making overtly political statements on the podium, according to former driver Vitaly Petrov.

Mercedes keen to make F1 more exciting

Mercedes is happy to make "suggestions" to make Formula 1 more exciting.

Liberty not ready for 2021 Spanish GP contract

Talks about extending Barcelona's place on the F1 calendar are on the back burner for now.

Wolff should quit as Mercedes boss says Jordan

Toto Wolff should step down as Mercedes' team boss.

Alonso was not ready to quit F1

Fernando Alonso says he was "not ready" to say goodbye to racing.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

2022 tyres should be compromise says Isola

Formula 1 is drafting a so-called 'target letter' to give Pirelli direction on the tyres the sport requires for the new rules era from 2022.

Triple header races unsustainable for F1

Triple header Formula 1 races are "unsustainable" for the future of the sport.