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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Giovinazzi sees chance of Ferrari seat

Antonio Giovinazzi says he has "a chance" to become Charles Leclerc's next teammate at Ferrari.

New double diffuser likely in 2021 says Green

Racing Point technical boss Andy Green is expecting a surprise innovation like the 'double diffuser' of 2009 to affect Formula 1 once again in 2021.

Paul Ricard eyes 2021 winter testing

French GP venue Paul Ricard says it would like to host F1's pre-season testing early next year.

New $26m per year sponsor deal for Mercedes

On the eve of the 2020 season, six-time consecutive world champion Mercedes has reportedly secured a $26m per year sponsorship deal.

F1 still very profitable for Mercedes

Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius has continued to play down rumours that Mercedes will no longer operate as a full works team in Formula 1 after 2020.

F1 looking to delay 2020 China GP

F1 appears poised to delay April's Chinese GP.

JANUARY 31, 2020

Racing Point to be Aston Martin in 2021?

Racing Point will become the works Aston Martin team in Formula 1 from 2021.

Marko says Red Bull does not miss Renault

Dr Helmut Marko has dismissed Renault engineer Remi Taffin's recent claim that Red Bull's engine supplier Honda is "one step behind" all of the other engine manufacturers in F1.

2020 Red Bull to debut at Silverstone

Red Bull will run its 2020 car for the first time on February 12, Dr Helmut Marko has revealed.

F1 sponsor says Mercedes exit rumours not new

Valtteri Bottas' former long-time sponsor says rumours Mercedes could quit Formula 1 have been circulating in the paddock for "a couple of years".

Marko admits Red Bull misses Ricciardo

Dr Helmut Marko says he is happy with Max Verstappen's new teammate Alex Albon, even though the top Red Bull official admits he misses Daniel Ricciardo.

Paul Ricard has offers to sell French GP venue

Paul Ricard CEO Stephane Clair has played down speculation the French GP venue will soon be sold.

Pirelli says teams cannot scrap 18-inch tyres

Formula 1 teams cannot veto the move to 18-inch wheels for 2021.

Red Bull may protest Ferrari engine in 2020 says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull will "definitely protest" if the legality of Ferrari's engine once again becomes a hot topic in 2020.

Expert not optimistic about 2020 China GP

A disease expert says he is not "optimistic" about whether China will be able to host its Formula 1 race as scheduled in April this year.

JANUARY 30, 2020

Mercedes says F1 quit reports simply wrong

Mercedes has rejected British media reports that claim the German marque is set to quit Formula 1 as a works team at the end of 2020.

Leclerc will win title soon says Alesi

Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi thinks Charles Leclerc will win the world championship "soon".

Renault must do better in 2020 says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo says Renault needs to "do it better" in 2020.

Hamilton denies arguing with Mercedes over money

Lewis Hamilton has rejected speculation that he is arguing about the monetary value of his next contract with Mercedes.

Alonso's Indy 500 deal set to be announced

Fernando Alonso's deal to contest the Indy 500 in May will be announced imminently, according to sources.

Boss says McLaren definitely not writing off 2020

Andreas Seidl insists McLaren will not write off the forthcoming F1 season in order to focus fully on the sweeping rule changes of 2021.

Correa says FIA did not look after him after Spa crash

Formula 2 driver Juan Manuel Correa says the FIA did not "look after" him as he fought for his own life in the wake of Anthoine Hubert's fatal crash at Spa last year.

F1 monitoring coronavirus situation in China

The Formula 1 organisation and its governing body are continuing to "monitor" the worsening situation surrounding the Chinese coronavirus outbreak.

JANUARY 29, 2020

Alonso says he will win in 2021 F1 return

Fernando Alonso says he feels "fresh and ready" to return to Formula 1 in 2021.