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JANUARY 29, 2020

Alonso says Hamilton has weak points

Lewis Hamilton has "some weak points" that Fernando Alonso admits would be "nice" to try and exploit.

Mercedes unwilling to pay Hamilton $66m says Marko

Lewis Hamilton may be pricing himself out of the market in Formula 1, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko.

McLaren needs the best engine says Seidl

It is important for McLaren to have "the best engine" in 2021, according to team boss Andreas Seidl.

First Vietnam GP not sold out yet

The Vietnamese public is becoming more interested in Formula 1, the CEO of the country's inaugural grand prix says.

No doubt Dutch GP will happen says Lammers

There is no longer any doubt that the first Dutch GP since 1985 will take place in May.

JANUARY 28, 2020

Vettel wants F1 to double the cylinders

Sebastian Vettel admits he would like to end Formula 1's controversial 'power unit' era.

Renault team was missing something says Abiteboul

Cyril Abiteboul says Renault was "missing something" as it struggled to improve the 2019 car last year.

Paul Ricard seeks approval for F1 track changes

Paul Ricard is hoping a request to modify the F1 layout ahead of June's French GP will be approved by the FIA.

Family to return Lauda's team stake to Mercedes

Niki Lauda's stake in the works Mercedes team will be returned to the German carmaker.

JANUARY 27, 2020

Hamilton wants new $66m per year Mercedes deal

Lewis Hamilton's teammate is his "only opponent" in Formula 1, according to Max Verstappen.

Ferrari preparing two versions of 2020 car?

Ferrari is preparing two versions of its new 2020 car for next month's winter testing season.

Leclerc best driver after Verstappen says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko says Charles Leclerc is "clearly" the most attractive driver who does not already race for Red Bull.

Haas takes financial hit for 2020

Haas boss Gunther Steiner admits the team has suffered a financial setback after the 2019 season.

FIA president says Leclerc deserves title

Charles Leclerc "deserves" to be a world champion, according to FIA president Jean Todt.

Owner Penske wants F1 to return to Indianapolis

Roger Penske says he would like to see the fabled Indianapolis Motor Speedway return to the F1 calendar.

Calderon expects new Alfa Romeo deal

Tatiana Calderon is expecting to sign a new deal to remain a test driver for Alfa Romeo in 2020.

Todt's comments about 25 races outrageous

A mechanic at the small American team Haas has hit back at FIA president Jean Todt.

Aston Martin rumours gain more steam

Aston Martin, a name increasingly rumoured to be getting even closer to Formula 1, has suddenly pulled out of the German touring car championship DTM.

Austin working to remove unacceptable bumps

The US GP venue in Austin is working to eliminate bumps in the track surface that Formula 1 figures slammed as "unacceptable" in 2019.

JANUARY 24, 2020

Hamilton better than Senna and Schumacher says Barrichello

<p>Lewis Hamilton may already be "even greater" than F1 legends Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher.</p>

Sim racing great preparation for 2020 says Verstappen

<p>Max Verstappen says racing on his driving simulator at home "keeps the calluses on my hands" throughout the winter season.</p>

F1 made Vergne feel like a robot

<p>Jean-Eric Vergne does not sound keen on a potential return to Formula 1.</p>

2021 contract talks now in final stages says Carey

<p>F1 is now in the "final stages" of negotiating new commercial agreements binding the teams to the sport beyond 2020.</p>

Coronavirus could threaten Chinese GP

<p>A dark cloud has moved above April's running of the Chinese GP.</p>