5:15 AM ET Formula One says the UK government’s quarantine plans would rule out a British Grand Prix and affect tens of thousands of F1-related jobs if exemptions are not granted for sport. 1 Related Ministers have said they plan a 14-day quarantine for most people arriving in the country in the coming weeks to
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5:15 PM ET Formula One could cope with up to 10 positive tests for COVID-19 when the sport starts the season in July, according to the chairman of the governing FIA’s medical commission. Professor Gerard Saillant told Sky Sports the sport would still need a ‘red line’, however, beyond which racing could not continue. The
8:19 AM ET Former world champion Jenson Button says he is shocked Sebastian Vettel will not drive for Ferrari next season and that it would be “madness” if the team had pushed him out. Carlos Sainz is going to Ferrari in 2021, with Daniel Ricciardo taking his seat at McLaren. What’s the logic behind either
4:57 AM ET McLaren’s Lando Norris is enjoying an antisocial life in isolation as his “worst nightmare” is interacting with large groups of people or strangers. 1 Related The laid-back Norris quickly become one of F1’s most popular drivers in 2019, a campaign which saw him named rookie of the year. The introverted 20-year-old is
6:42 AM ET NASCAR returned to racing on Sunday at Darlington Raceway, an event held behind closed doors to everyone but essential personnel. F1 hopes to do similar at the start of July with an Austrian Grand Prix at an empty Red Bull Ring. If that event is successful, F1 has a provisional schedule including
7:40 AM ET Fernando Alonso has “detoxed” himself while away from Formula One and is ready to return in 2021, according to manager Flavio Briatore. Carlos Sainz is going to Ferrari in 2021, with Daniel Ricciardo taking his seat at McLaren. What’s the logic behind either move? And what’s next for Sebastian Vettel?Listen to the
11:47 AM ET Formula One and Silverstone have agreed terms for two races without spectators at the circuit this season, subject to government approval, the track’s managing director Stuart Pringle said on Friday. The British Grand Prix, a home race for Mercedes’ six times world champion Lewis Hamilton as well as seven of the 10
7:00 AM ET McLaren is looking into various funding options to help the sportscar maker and Formula One team owner negotiate the coronavirus pandemic, a spokesman said on Thursday. Sky News reported that British-based McLaren was seeking to raise up to £275 million by borrowing against its Woking headquarters and extensive collection of historic racing
6:45 AM ET The news Sebastian Vettel would not be renewing his Ferrari deal beyond 2020 appeared to be manna from heaven for Daniel Ricciardo, who seemed the most logical alternative to the outgoing four-time world champion. A proven race winner, popular and with Italian heritage, Ricciardo ticked all the boxes that Ferrari would be
7:13 AM ET Ferrari is considering entering IndyCar in 2022 as it reacts to Formula One’s plans to introduce a $145 million budget cap. In an interview with Sky Italia, team principal Mattia Binotto confirmed IndyCar and the top level of the World Endurance Championship were under consideration as parallel racing programmes alongside F1. He