Vettel forced out of Ferrari by 'enormous criticism' – Hakkinen
Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel was driven out of Ferrari by constant criticism. That is the view of double world title winner Mika Hakkinen […]
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Dutch GP 'definitively postponed' until 2021
The Dutch GP has been officially axed from this year’s Formula 1 calendar. The decision comes as no surprise, although it had been hoped not […]
Verstappen and Norris form virtual Le Mans 'dream team'
Formula 1 drivers Max Verstappen and Lando Norris are to join forces and compete in the Virtual Le Mans 24 Hours in June. Red Bull […]
Motorsport in the UK to restart on July 4
Motorsport UK is planning to restart events from July 4, ending what will be more than a three-month shutdown. The governing body for motorsport in […]
Mick Schumacher backed to land Alfa Romeo drive mid-season
Mick Schumacher is being backed to land a Formula 1 drive this season with Alfa Romeo. Although F1 is still waiting to get underway, former […]
McLaren left with “no other choice” but to axe 1200 staff
McLaren is to make around 1,200 staff redundant across the Group due to the impact of the current pandemic crisis. The cuts across the company’s […]
FIA opens whistleblowing hotline
The FIA has opened a new hotline affording whistleblowers the opportunity to report misconduct in the world of motorsport. The FIA Compliance and Ethics Hotline […]
Only a team with deep pockets can sign Vettel – Steiner
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner would love to sign good friend Sebastian Vettel but believes only a Formula 1 team with deep pockets could afford […]
PM Boris Johnson issues British Grand Prix order to cabinet – “make Formula 1 happen”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reported to have told his cabinet ministers to “make Formula 1 happen” with regard to the two planned grands prix […]
Alonso and Vettel went from “big love” to “burnout” at Ferrari – Wurz
Formula 1 champions Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel suffered “burnout” at Ferrari that resulted in them leaving the Scuderia. That is the belief of Grand […]
Vettel a potential bargaining chip in Mercedes' Hamilton talks – Coulthard
Sebastian Vettel could be a “serious option” for Mercedes as part of the Formula 1 team’s negotiating tactics with Lewis Hamilton. That is a suggestion […]
Leclerc hits 150mph around Monaco streets in movie remake
Charles Leclerc has taken to the streets of Monaco in a Ferrari on the day he should have been competing in this year’s Formula 1 […]
Hamilton forced to dispel doubts about continuing in F1
Lewis Hamilton has conceded to encountering doubts at times during this lockdown period over whether he should continue in Formula 1 – but they are […]
Ricciardo won't be number one at McLaren
Daniel Ricciardo has been warned he will not start as McLaren‘s number one driver when the 2021 Formula 1 season begins. McLaren moved quickly to […]
Wolff believes “cracks” were evident in Ferrari/Vettel relationship
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has revealed he was unsurprised by Sebastian Vettel‘s decision to quit Formula 1 rivals Ferrari. Vettel and the Scuderia announced […]
Could Hamilton and Vettel ever be team-mates at Mercedes?
It is currently one of the most intriguing prospects in Formula 1 – will Sebastian Vettel drive alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes from 2021? At […]
F1 European calendar now set for early June release
Formula 1 is now set to announce its European calendar plans in the first week of June, GPFans understands. F1 had initially hoped to release […]
Who will Sainz emulate at Ferrari? Raikkonen, Prost or Berger?
It is remarkable to believe that since McLaren first graced Formula 1 in 1966 that Carlos Sainz is only the fourth driver to leave the […]
AlphaTauri source '10-minute' Covid-19 test
AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost believes his team has cracked coronavirus testing that will help pave the way for Formula 1 going forward when the sport […]
Hamilton mourns Lauda a year on from three-time champion's death
Lewis Hamilton has paid an emotional tribute to Niki Lauda on the first anniversary of the death of the three-time Formula 1 world champion. Lauda […]
Vettel lauded as a “good” future president of the FIA
Sebastian Vettel has been touted as a future president of the FIA once he has finished his Formula 1 career. The words of encouragement have […]
How Hamilton is coping with his “shock to the system” of no Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton has declared it “a shock to the system” to be without Formula 1 so far this year. By the time F1 gets up […]
Monaco planning history-making 2021 line-up
The Automobile Club de Monaco will make history next year when it stages its three premier motorsport events in a matter of weeks. The Monaco […]
Formula 1's 2021 driver line-up – as it stands
Following a flurry of recent activity and announcements, only 11 seats are now available with Formula 1 teams for the 2021 season. Sebastian Vettel‘s decision […]
British GP “impossible” under UK quarantine plans – F1
Formula 1’s bid to boost its new season with a double-header of races at Silverstone appears to be on the brink of collapse. F1 had […]
McLaren understand the “allure” of Ferrari to Sainz
Carlos Sainz will be missed by McLaren, according to CEO Zak Brown, but he can appreciate why the Spaniard has opted to join Formula 1 […]
Ferrari mistaken in thinking Sainz won't give Leclerc “a run for his money”
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Mattia Binotto has been warned he has made a mistake in signing Carlos Sainz if he expects the Spaniard to […]
Formula 1 paddock will be 'one of the safest places' – Brawn
Formula 1 believes a grand prix paddock could be one of the safest places once racing finally gets underway. The revelation has come from Zak […]
Vettel not top of Mercedes' driver line-up options for 2021 – Wolff
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff is adamant Sebastian Vettel is not top of his agenda as he contemplates his Formula 1 driver line-up for 2021. […]
Horner rules out Verstappen/Vettel “alpha male” partnership
Christian Horner has ruled out a return to the Red Bull Formula 1 team for Sebastian Vettel, believing an “alpha male” partnership with Max Verstappen […]