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‘Nine of the teams say yes to delaying 2021 rules'
Total F1 - 19 Mar 2020 07:20
The coronavirus isn't only having an impact on the 2020 F1 season but could also affect 2021 with teams reportedly pushing to delay the introduction of the new cars. Next season Formula 1 is set to introduce all-new cars...
F1 teams confirm early factory closure plans | RaceFans Round-up
F1 Fanatic - 19 Mar 2020 02:01
In the round-up: F1 teams confirm early factory closure plans • Preparations going ahead for Canadian GP • Kvyat no more confident in rain despite Hockenheim podium
COVID-19: Quarantined McLaren staff test negative
Total F1 - 19 Mar 2020 03:20
Seven McLaren Formula 1 employees who were tested for the coronavirus while in quarantine in Australia have returned negative results, the team said on Wednesday. The season-opening race in Melbourne was cancelled last w...
McLaren staff test negative for coronavirus
Total F1 - 19 Mar 2020 00:40
Carlos Sainz and McLaren crew members walk the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit McLaren has advised that another seven of its Formula 1 team personnel who were tested for coronavirus in Melbourne have returned negative res...
Monaco: Impossible to organise Grand Prix this year
Total F1 - 19 Mar 2020 23:50
Monaco cancelled the sport's showcase Grand Prix, the its most famous and glamorous race, in another high-profile casualty of the COVID-19 epidemic on Thursday. The race was on the first world championship calendar in 19...
Monaco: Impossible to organise Grand Prix this year
GRAND PRIX 247 - 19 Mar 2020 23:44
Monaco cancelled the sport’s showcase Grand Prix, the its most famous and glamorous race, in another high-profile casualty of the COVID-19 epidemic on Thursday. The race was on the first world championship calendar in ...
F1 stars take part in virtual Australian GP
Total F1 - 19 Mar 2020 23:40
Following the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, which saw the cancellation of the 2020 Formula 1 season opener at Albert Park, leading eSports company Veloce eSports wanted to make sure fans still had something to look forwa...
F1 CEO: Teams' approval not needed for revised calendar
Total F1 - 19 Mar 2020 23:20
Chase Carey Formula 1 CEO/Chairman Chase Carey says that championship management and the FIA will consult with teams but "not require their formal approval" for the coronavirus-induced revisions to the 2020 calendar. Alm...
F1 teams attempt to push back 2021 rule changes
Total F1 - 19 Mar 2020 23:10
Formula 1 teams are trying to convince the FIA to postpone the major rule changes set for 2021, and to use this year's set of rules instead, due to the uncertainty of coronavirus. In a conference call, the team principal...
Formula 1 teams go technical on the coronavirus
Planet F1 - 19 Mar 2020 23:00
Four Formula 1 teams will come together to design technology in the fight against the coronavirus, according to a report. The post Formula 1 teams go technical on the coronavirus appeared first on PlanetF1.
PFANNER: A silent spring
Racer - 19 Mar 2020 22:54
These words began to flow onto the screen of my laptop at 4:47 a.m. Pacific, just one week into the COVID-19 disruption of life here and (...)
Formula 1's new regulations delayed until 2022
Total F1 - 19 Mar 2020 22:40
A render of what would have been a 2021-specification Formula 1 car Formula 1's new technical regulations have been pushed back by one year to 2022 under unanimous agreement from the 10 teams. The $175 million budget cap...
Monaco GP cancelled, Netherlands and Spain postponed
Total F1 - 19 Mar 2020 22:10
Lewis Hamilton won the 2019 Monaco Grand Prix The Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix has been cancelled while the races in The Netherlands and Spain have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. All three were set to tak...
An update from Chase Carey
Total F1 - 19 Mar 2020 22:00
F1 boss, Chase Carey issues an update following his meeting today with the FIA and all ten team principals, confirming that teams will continue to use their 2020 chassis again in 2021. 'During this exceptional time and f...
F1 and FIA given power to change 2020 calendar without teams' approval | 2020 F1 season
F1 Fanatic - 19 Mar 2020 21:41
Formula 1 and the FIA have been given the power to make changes to this year's calendar without the approval of teams as the sport tries to salvage its 2020 championship.
IndyCar working to ease financial burden of shutdown for teams
Racer - 19 Mar 2020 21:40
The NTT IndyCar Series is working on a few measures aimed at lessening the financial burden its teams will increasingly face as the stoppages (...)
F1 calendar changes won't need teams' approval - Carey
Auto Sport - 19 Mar 2020 21:29
Chase Carey says Formula 1 is "fully committed to launching a 2020 season as soon as possible", and confirms teams won't have to formally approve any changes to the calendar
Racing without a crowd not an option: 'They'll go broke, frankly'
Total F1 - 19 Mar 2020 21:20
Former F1 driver andSky Sports F1pundit Martin Brundle is positive 2020 could still be a"representative season"despite some Grands Prix having been cancelled, although he added racing behind closed doors shouldn't... Mor...
Monaco Grand Prix cancelled
Total F1 - 19 Mar 2020 21:20
Further to the earlier statement from Formula One Management, the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) has announced that this year's Grand Prix is actually cancelled. 'The current situation concerning the worldwide pandemic ...
Williams fears financial impact of lost races
Total F1 - 19 Mar 2020 21:10
Claire Williams admits she is concerned for her team's financial stability with Formula 1 at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic. Already the opening four rounds in Australia, Bahrain, China and Vietnam have bee...
Williams fears financial impact of lost races
Planet F1 - 19 Mar 2020 21:00
Claire Williams admits she is concerned for her team's financial stability with Formula 1 at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic. The post Williams fears financial impact of lost races appeared first on PlanetF1...
Monaco Grand Prix organisers cancel 2020 event outright
ESPN - 19 Mar 2020 20:55
Monaco Grand Prix chiefs have cancelled the 2020 edition of the famous Monte Carlo street race after it was postponed by Formula One on Thursday amid the coronavirus pandemic.