Category: Formula One
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Williams announce sale of F1 team to US investment company
It’s the dawn of a new era for Williams after the Formula 1 team announced they have been acquired by American investment firm Dorilton Capital… The iconic British constructor, founded by Sir Frank Williams and Sir Patrick Head, said in May that they were embarking on a “new strategic direction”, and had begun talks with…
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Race against Lando Norris in our new #ChallengeLando Esports event
The F1 season may still be on hold, but that won’t stop Lando Norris from racing – and now he wants to take YOU on in a brand new Esports event, #ChallengeLando.
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McLaren personnel return from Australia after coronavirus quarantine
The 16 remaining McLaren team members have returned safely home after being quarantined for two weeks in Australia, the team have confirmed.
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McLaren confirm switch to Mercedes power in 2021 to go ahead as planned
Next year will see two famous brands reignite a relationship that brought them plenty of success in the past, as McLaren take on Mercedes power units. However, the coronavirus pandemic has made it a slightly trickier proposition…
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Formula 1 launches Virtual Grand Prix Series to replace postponed races
Formula 1 has today announced the launch of a new F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix series, featuring a number of current F1 drivers. The series has been created to enable fans to continue watching Formula 1 races virtually, despite the ongoing COVID-19 situation that has affected this season’s opening race calendar. The virtual races will…
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F1 and coronavirus: An update from Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey
After several announcements on Thursday about race postponements and the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on the 2020 and 2021 seasons, Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has provided an update on the current situation. Following a meeting convened today between Formula 1, The FIA and all ten Formula 1 Team Principals I wanted to provide…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ferrari’s Binotto on the coronavirus, Vettel’s contract and the SF1000
Mattia Binotto – the man with one of the biggest jobs in motorsport – discusses the impact of the coronavirus, gives us the latest on Sebastian Vettel’s contract and talks about the performance of their 2020 challenger… The impact of coronavirus on Ferrari Italy, home of Ferrari, has taken dramatic measures to attempt to control…
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F1 and coronavirus – what do we know so far?
The start of the 2020 F1 season has been pushed back in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, with the Australian Grand Prix cancelled late last week, and the Bahrain and Vietnam races postponed shortly afterwards. So what does this all mean for the new season? And when are we likely to see racing resume?…
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2020 season now expected to start at end of May, say Formula 1 and FIA
Following the cancellation of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the postponement of the races in China, Bahrain and Vietnam, Formula 1 and governing body the FIA have said they now ‘expect’ the 2020 season to begin at the end of May – though this will be regularly reviewed. The outbreak of COVID-19 forced the Chinese round of…
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Formula 1, FIA and AGPC announce cancellation of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix
This weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne has been cancelled. The news follows McLaren’s withdrawal from the race on Thursday, after one of their team members tested positive for the coronavirus. A statement issued jointly by F1, governing body the FIA and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation read: “Following the confirmation that a member of…