2:57 PM ET Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Formula One remains confident it can deliver a 15 to 18 race calendar in 2020, starting at some point during the summer. Alexis Nunes, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson discuss Lando Norris’ star turn in the virtual world of esports and the significance of F1 pushing its
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7:06 AM ET The start of the Formula One season is set for further delays after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, by request of race organisers. The street race in Baku was scheduled for June 7 and had originally been viewed as a potential season opener after the first
5:54 AM ET Reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has hit out at those ignoring calls to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic. Hamilton took to social media last weekend to reassure fans he is healthy and free of coronavirus symptoms having self-isolated. The British driver had attended an event in London on March 4
7:50 AM ET Six-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has sent a message to his fans saying he is healthy and in training amid speculation he may have caught coronavirus. Hamilton attended an event in London on March 4 along with British actor Idris Elba and Canadian TV presenter Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, who have both
7:33 PM ET Nate Saunders Close F1 Associate Editor • Previously worked in rugby union and British Superbikes • History graduate from Reading University• Joined ESPNF1 in February 2014 Laurence Edmondson Close F1 Editor • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 While there was no actual racing to speak of with the Bahrain Grand Prix
9:30 AM ET Motorsport fans looking to get their racing fix will not have to look far to get it this weekend, which was meant to be headlined by the Bahrain Grand Prix. 1 Related In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many have turned to games to pass the time and that is no
1:25 PM ET Pro-golfer Ian Poulter and Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will compete against last year’s Formula One rookie of the year Lando Norris in Veloce Esports’ #NotTheBahGP. With several motorsport events cancelled, #NotTheBahGP is a virtual race based on the Bahrain Grand Prix which was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. 1 Related
6:49 AM ET Formula One bosses and teams have agreed to push back the radical rule changes originally planned for 2021 amidst the economic uncertainty caused by coronavirus. F1 had set aside next year to introduce a radical overhaul of race car, which it hopes would allow for closer racing and more overtaking. However, the
12:04 PM ET Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. On a conference call between team bosses, the FIA and Formula One on Thursday, the sport reached a unanimous agreement to delay 2021’s major rules revamp by a year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, F1 fans will have to wait
7:00 AM ET Formula One has launched a Virtual Racing Series to fill the delay to the 2020 season caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The first six races of F1’s season have been postponed, with Monaco Grand Prix organisers making the decision to cancel their event outright. A start date for the new F1 season