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APRIL 23, 2020

Monza now open to spectator-free Italy GP

Monza may be willing to consider hosting a grand prix behind closed doors in 2020.

Contract review must precede audience-free French GP

Paul Ricard would only be open to considering a race behind closed doors if F1 conducts a "review" of its contractual arrangement with the circuit.

Alonso has renewed energy for future

Fernando Alonso says his Formula 1 sabbatical has given him "renewed energy" for the future.

Lundgaard on pole for Renault race seat

Renault may turn to a teenager if Daniel Ricciardo leaves the team for 2021.

Possible Vettel will accept one-year deal says Ralf

Ralf Schumacher thinks it is "possible" Sebastian Vettel will ultimately accept Ferrari's rumoured offer of a one-year contract for 2021.

Verstappen's reckless reputation unfair says Kubica

Robert Kubica says Max Verstappen does not deserve his reputation for "recklessness".

Big teams also threatened by pandemic says Popov

Even the big teams might disappear from Formula 1 amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Russian commentator Alexey Popov.

F1 must be careful with comeback plans says Isola

F1 must be careful about when it returns to the track in 2020, according to Pirelli boss Mario Isola.

Small teams need engine price discount says Steiner

The price of buying engines from F1's manufacturers might need to come down during the global pandemic.

Williams warns Latifi about gaming behaviour

Nicholas Latifi has been told by Williams to behave during live broadcasts of his virtual racing exploits.

Lammers backtracks on spectator-less Dutch GP

Jan Lammers has backtracked after declaring that there will almost certainly be no Dutch GP in 2020.

APRIL 22, 2020

Drivers look ahead into weird F1 future

Drivers are looking nervously into the clouded future of Formula 1 and motor racing.

Insider understands why Vettel turned down Ferrari

A Formula 1 insider said he can "understand" Sebastian Vettel if the German has turned down Ferrari's contract extension offer for 2021.

Steiner confident Haas still committed to F1

Gunther Steiner is "confident" that Haas team owner Gene Haas will remain committed to Formula 1 throughout the coronavirus crisis and beyond.

Schumacher failed in Mercedes comeback says Weber

Michael Schumacher could not adjust to the newer generation of cars when he returned to Formula 1 after a three-year retirement a decade ago.

Zandvoort says 2020 F1 calendar almost impossible

Zandvoort's hopes of hosting a Formula 1 race in 2020 have been dealt a near fatal blow, the Dutch circuit's bosses admit.

APRIL 21, 2020

So much uncertainty about F1 return says Tost

Franz Tost is not sure there is reason for great optimism even though moves are being made to organise the first actual races of 2020.

Hamilton denies rumours from Bali

Lewis Hamilton is reportedly sitting out the coronavirus pandemic in Bali.

Liberty would rescue failing teams says Horner

Liberty Media is ready to bail out teams who go bust during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Christian Horner.

Pandemic stalls McLaren progress says Seidl

The coronavirus pandemic is a blow to McLaren's steady rise up the grid, team boss Andreas Seidl has admitted.

No online racing for Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen says he will not be joining the growing trend of actual professional drivers entering the world of virtual online simulator racing.

Monza not giving up on fans attending 2020 race

Monza is not giving up on hosting an Italian GP later in 2020, according to Italian automobile club president Angelo Sticchi Damiani.

Online racing will not replace real F1 says Kubica

Robert Kubica is another F1 driver who will not get involved in F1's official virtual racing series.

Arrivabene joins fight against virus

Former Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene has joined Italy's fight against coronavirus.