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Brown: F1 could lose four teams if COVID-19 crisis not handled properly
Auto Sport - 6 Apr 2020 10:29
McLaren Formula 1 CEO Zak Brown has cautioned that the series could lose as many as four teams if the coronavirus crisis "isn't handled the right way"
Herbert backs Virtual GPs mixed fields
Total F1 - 6 Apr 2020 07:20
Johnny Herbert reckons Formula 1 has found a good mix between race drivers, gamers and celebraties with its Virtual GPs despite some wanting more of the real drivers in the game. After only three of the 2020 grid started...
Leclerc wins second virtual Grand Prix
Total F1 - 6 Apr 2020 04:40
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was a dominant winner on his Formula 1 esports debut on Sunday while World Cup-winning England cricketer Ben Stokes brought up the rear in a virtual Vietnam Grand Prix. The 28-lap race was the s...
Outside Line: The curious case of Sebastian Vettel
GRAND PRIX 247 - 6 Apr 2020 00:05
Suffice to say, COVID-19 has had a significantly negative impact in Formula 1 circles. Whether you're talking about stakeholders, race promoters, team employees, fans, or Lando Norris' haircut, there's been plenty of los...
Stokes would race again ‘in a heartbeat'
Total F1 - 6 Apr 2020 23:10
England's cricketing superstar Ben Stokes has said he would love to race again despite finishing last on his Virtual Grand Prix debut. Stokes was part of the Red Bull team alongside Alex Albon, with a free spot set to re...
Stokes would race again 'in a heartbeat'
Planet F1 - 6 Apr 2020 23:03
England's cricketing superstar Ben Stokes has said he would love to race again despite finishing last on his Virtual Grand Prix debut. The post Stokes would race again ‘in a heartbeat’ appeared first on PlanetF1.
MILLER: The Miller guide to surviving quarantine
Racer - 6 Apr 2020 23:01
So, many of you are prisoners in your home with kids, dogs, cats, ferrets, and in-laws. But what if you could pick the person you had to (...)
IndyCar cancels Detroit, adds double-headers to extend calendar | IndyCar
F1 Fanatic - 6 Apr 2020 22:50
IndyCar has cancelled its double-header round in Detroit, added several extra races and extended its championship into October.
SRO America regulars prep for GT Rivals Esports invitationals
Racer - 6 Apr 2020 22:43
Following up on its successful SRO Esport Charity Challenge event to raise funds for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, SRO Motorsports (...)
F1 teams agree to explore budget cap further after crisis meeting
BBC - 6 Apr 2020 22:34
Formula 1 bosses end their crisis meeting on Monday with an agreement to look further into the issues around lowering a budget cap.
Barrichello can't remember being Senna's pallbearer
Total F1 - 6 Apr 2020 22:10
Rubens Barrichello Formula 1 veteran Rubens Barrichello has admitted he has no memory of being a pallbearer at Ayrton Senna's funeral in 1994. The Brazilian was embarking on his second season in the sport that year drivi...
Jimmie Johnson joins list of RACER.com Mailbag guests
Racer - 6 Apr 2020 22:04
Seven NASCAR championships, two Daytona 500 wins, 83 Cup Series victories, one planned (and now delayed) Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar (...)
Sim racing rigs: What are the IndyCar pros using?
Racer - 6 Apr 2020 21:11
Scott McLaughlin won Saturday's Honda Grand Prix IndyCar Challenge iRacing event at virtual Barber Motorsports Park. Interviewing the New (...)
Wondering who would take the title if Verstappen were to step into Mercedes'
Total F1 - 6 Apr 2020 21:00
Robin Frijns is impressed by Max Verstappen. This year's 28-year-old driver in Formula E and DTM finds the Red Bull Racing driver together with Lewis Hamilton outstanding in Formula 1. Frijns is curious to see who is rea...
No Detroit Trans Am in 2020, revised schedule to follow
Racer - 6 Apr 2020 20:55
Today, representatives from the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear announced the cancellation of the 2020 IndyCar Series event (...)
Potential liquidity problem Liberty Media: 'More than £200 million has to go back'
Total F1 - 6 Apr 2020 20:30
Liberty Media will have to return some £200 million in entry fees now that eight Grands Prix have been cancelled. The organizers and promoters of the GP's are entitled to this now that the Formula 1 circus has not (yet)...
IndyCar cancels Detroit double, adjusts schedule
ESPN - 6 Apr 2020 20:15
With the IndyCar series on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Roger Penske said he had no choice but to cancel the doubleheader race at Detroit. The tentative start to the season is June 6 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Albon hard into the wall, but recovers with a clever overtaking race
Total F1 - 6 Apr 2020 20:10
Alexander Albon took part in the official Formula 1 sim race for the first time on Sunday. The British Thai managed to make good progress at the start, but already in the first lap the driver of Red Bull Racing lost cont...
Brown on furlough: No unlimited cheque book
Total F1 - 6 Apr 2020 20:10
McLaren chief Zak Brown says putting staff on furlough was the 'responsible thing to do', adding that he is surprised only 'some' UK-based teams have done the same. McLaren announced last week that an unnamed number of s...
Brown on furlough: No unlimited cheque book
Planet F1 - 6 Apr 2020 20:00
McLaren chief Zak Brown says putting staff on furlough was the "responsible thing to do", adding that he is surprised only "some" UK-based teams have done the same. The post Brown on furlough: No unlimited cheque book ap...
Red Bull announces new driver: 22-year-old Slovak contracted
Total F1 - 6 Apr 2020 19:50
Red Bull Racing is working hard to strengthen their Esports branch. The Milton Keynes based race stable announces on Monday that Bence Bánki will join the ranks. The man from Slowaijke is the umpteenth reinforcement thi...
GP Great Britain at risk: another major sporting event cancelled
Total F1 - 6 Apr 2020 19:30
More and more major sports tournaments that were to take place in Great Britain in July would be cancelled. The British Formula 1 Grand Prix normally takes place between 17 and 19 July, but due to the coronavirus this is...