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JULY 31, 2020

Bottas expects to sign 2021 contract soon

Valtteri Bottas says talks to extend his contract with Mercedes have already begun.

F1 should not be involved in racism or politics says Ecclestone

Formula 1 should not be involved "in racism or politics in general", according to the sport's former chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.

Marko says Albon will be faster with new engineer

Red Bull is expecting Alex Albon to enjoy "an increase in performance" thanks to working with a more experienced race engineer from now on.

Ocon finding his feet at Renault says Boullier

Esteban Ocon is still finding his feet at Renault after a year out of the sport.

JULY 30, 2020

Perez tests positive for COVID-19

The FIA announced that after taking a COVID-19 test that produced an inconclusive result, Sergio Perez was re-tested, and it was revealed that he has indead tested positive for COVID-19.

Racing Point dangerous at Silverstone says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko is expecting Racing Point's 'pink Mercedes' to be highly competitive over the next two race weekends at Silverstone.

US, Mexico support F1's decision to cancel races

Race organisers in Austin and Mexico say they accept Formula 1's decision to cancel their races for 2020.

Alonso back at Ferrari-era weight, fitness says physio

Fernando Alonso's weight and fitness is back at the same levels as when he was at his peak.

Glock sorry Vettel's achievements being forgotten

Timo Glock says he feels "sorry" that quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel's achievements are being diminished.

Perez should replace Albon at Red Bull says van der Garde

A familiar face is returning to the F1 paddock to help Alex Albon get up to speed.

Green light for Barcelona despite corona spike

Formula 1 still has a "green light" to race in Barcelona later this month.

Haas should consider dropping Ferrari says Watt

Haas is now battling among the slowest teams on the Formula 1 grid, driver Romain Grosjean has admitted.

Turkey GP venue says 2020 F1 race talks confidential

Operators of the former F1 circuit in Turkey have admitted they are in a "confidentiality agreement" regarding talks about a 2020 race at Istanbul Park.

JULY 29, 2020

2021 token system not fair on McLaren says Seidl

McLaren has added its concerns to the complex 'token' system that will govern car upgrades for 2021.

Wolff says talks with Mercedes on right track

Toto Wolff says his talks with Daimler over his future at the top of Mercedes' works team are "on the right track".

Sainz, Leclerc to move to Maranello in 2021 says Elkann

Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc will move to Maranello next year, Ferrari chairman John Elkann has announced.

Wolff seeks answer to Mercedes smoky 2020 engine

Mercedes wants to get to the bottom of a conspicuously smoky issue with its 2020 engine, according to team boss Toto Wolff.

Brazil, Mexico may sue F1 over axe of 2020 races

F1 race promoters in Brazil and Mexico could sue Liberty Media over their cancelled 2020 races.

Portimao to Imola logistics insane says Zehnder

Imola's 2020 grand prix has been reduced to two days instead of three for logistical reasons.

F1 fully open to Russian team says Brawn

Formula 1 is "fully open" to welcoming a new Russian team to the sport, according to sporting boss Ross Brawn.

JULY 28, 2020

Aston Martin deadline looming for Vettel?

Sebastian Vettel has mere days to decide if he wants to join the Racing Point team - set to become Aston Martin - in 2021.

Haas undeterred by Hungary radio penalty

Gunther Steiner says Haas will not change its approach to racing, even though it cost the small American team in Hungary.

Heidfeld says expectations on Leclerc unrealistic

Charles Leclerc has not had a good start to 2020, according to former F1 driver Nick Heidfeld.

Red Bull, Honda to hold meeting before Silverstone

Honda officials are meeting with their Red Bull counterparts this week to discuss the disappointing start to their 2020 championship campaign.