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Extent of Mercedes' lead unclear after disrupted practice on low-grip track | 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
F1 Fanatic - 23 Oct 2020 23:56
The low-grip nature of the recently resurfaced Algarve circuit may force drivers to perform extra preparation laps in Saturday's qualifying session.
LGBTQ+ Movement Echoes Hamilton's Criticism Of Petrov's Role In Portuguese GP
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 23:00
Racing Pride - a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender movement which aims to improve inclusivity in all levels of motorsport - has criticised the FIA's decision to appoint Vitaly Petrov driver steward for this weekend'...
Perez feels he can give update on future "pretty soon" amid Williams F1 link
Auto Sport - 23 Oct 2020 10:16
Sergio Perez believes he will be able to provide an update on his Formula 1 future "pretty soon" amid links with a possible move to Williams for 2021
George Russell Confident He'll Be At Williams Next Year
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 03:00
Earlier this week, a source told Formula1News.co.uk that George Russell will be replaced by Sergio Perez next year, as the team's new owners want to have two pay drivers. This came off the back of the Italian edition of ...
Doornbos: 'That's the last thing you want, that's just unnecessary'
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 23:00
The moment of Friday was of course the clash between Lance Stroll and Max Verstappen. Robert Doornbos calls it unnecessary that this crash occurred, especially in a free practice session. Unnecessary error "The last thin...
Vettel urges F1 to stick with ‘exciting' tracks
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 23:40
Sebastian Vettel urged Formula 1 to pick the most “exciting†tracks after being impressed with his first taste of the Algarve International Circuit. The Portuguese Grand Prix is back on the F1 calendar for th...
F1 silly season steps up a gear after Haas announcement
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 03:10
The 2021 silly season is in full swing The Formula 1 silly season has stepped up a gear following news that Haas has dumped both Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean for 2021. Yesterday the team confirmed both drivers wer...
'I think Marko understands that there should be an experienced man next to Max'
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 23:30
According to Giedo van der Garde, Sergio Perez will drive next to Max Verstappen from 2021. According to the former F1 drivers, Perez is the ideal candidate to help Red Bull Racing in the fight with Mercedes for the titl...
Vettel hoping to finish his Ferrari time "with dignity"
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 23:10
Portuguese Grand Prix - As he heads into his final few races with Scuderia Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel is looking to "close the chapter here with dignity". Vettel joined Ferrari for the 2015 season following a difficult, w...
Hamilton criticizes FIA for Petrov driver steward choice after BLM and gay comments
Racer - 23 Oct 2020 18:38
The FIA has come under criticism for choosing former F1 racer Vitaly Petrov as its driver steward for this weekend's Portuguese Grand (...)
Exclusive: Nikita Mazepin Will 'Definitely' Join Haas Next Year
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 05:30
Russian Formula Two driver Nikita Mazepin will "definitely" be driving for the Haas F1 Team next year, multiple sources familiar with the matter have told Formula1News.co.uk managing editor Suliman Mulhem. It's not clear...
Why Hamilton has yet to sign a new Mercedes deal
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 05:00
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have yet to commit themselves to a future together beyond this season. It has always appeared inevitable Hamilton would again put pen to paper on a new contract. After all, there is nothing el...
Racing Point boss defends team as FIA issues COVID warning
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 01:00
Otmar Szafnauer Racing Point team boss Otmar Szafnauer has defended how the operation managed Lance Stroll's positive COVID-19 test result. Stroll missed the Eifel Grand Prix through illness before testing positive for c...
Hamilton: Do I want to continue for three years?
GRAND PRIX 247 - 23 Oct 2020 19:25
Lewis Hamilton's victory at the Eifel Grand Prix, twinned with retirement for Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas, has put him 69 points clear with only six races remaining, and a seventh title is not far around the corner...
Hamilton responds Petrov's words on anti-racism demonstrations
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 08:40
Former F1 driver Vitaly Petrov had spoken out about demonstrations against racism after the Mugello Grand Prix. He questioned Hamilton's t-shirt that he wore at the race and now the Brit has responded to words from Petro...
Albuquerque tipped to join WTR Acura DPi program
Racer - 23 Oct 2020 22:44
Filipe Albuquerque is tipped to partner with Ricky Taylor at Wayne Taylor Racing when it returns next season as a factory-affiliated (...)
Wolff: 'It's completely up to the new owners what they want to do with Russell'
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 22:30
Rumours about George Russell's whereabouts at Williams are getting more and more vehement. Sergio Perez seems to be on his way to take over the site of the Mercedes Protegé. Team boss of Mercedes Toto Wolff also announc...
Hamilton impressed by "massively challenging" Algarve circuit | 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix
F1 Fanatic - 23 Oct 2020 18:45
Lewis Hamilton is impressed by the Autodromo do Algarve but says he will have to switch back to an earlier set-up as his car felt "terrible" in second practice.
Verstappen and Stroll summoned over FP2 crash at F1 Portuguese GP
Auto Sport - 23 Oct 2020 17:53
Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll have been summoned to see the Formula 1 race stewards following their crash during second practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix
(FP2) Second Practice Results - Portuguese Grand Prix
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 17:30
Portuguese Grand Prix – Here are the complete results from the second practice session at the Portimao circuit in Portugal. Click here for our complete report from FP1 – 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix. Results (Classific...
Results FP1 Portugal: Mercedes at the top, Verstappen completes top three
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 14:00
Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton are back on top as usual after the first free practice. However, the gaps are big. Bottas wins more than three tenths on his team mate and is on P1 six times in a row after the first pr...
2021 driver 'silly season' explodes in Portugal
Total F1 - 23 Oct 2020 08:40
Oct.23 With Haas clearing the decks for 2021, the 'silly season' has exploded at the scene of Sunday's Portuguese GP.