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Dutch GP: Delayed ’21 race better than fan-less return

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 548 views )

Organisers of Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix say they would prefer to push back the date of their 2021 event rather than play host to an event without spectators. The grand... read more »

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Istanbul has been working on F1 return since 2013

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 650 views )

The chairman of the company that operates Istanbul Park says its return to the Formula 1 calendar has been seven years in the making, following Tuesday's announcement of... read more »

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Hamilton: Racing through pandemic a ‘lonely journey’

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 681 views )

All the precautions and safety procedures in place makes the 2020 Formula 1 season a "lonely journey" says Lewis Hamilton. read more »

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Three triple headers the limit, says Verstappen

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 649 views )

Though appreciative of the need for the sport's hectic schedule in light of the pandemic, Max Verstappen warns that three triple headers is the limit for drivers and their... read more »

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Five things to expect at the Indianapolis 500

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 806 views )

The 2020 Indianapolis 500 one of many events to have been delayed significantly by the coronavirus pandemic but 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' will take place on... read more »

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McLaren boss Seidl welcomes ban on testing at new F1 venues

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 590 views )

McLaren boss Andreas Seidl has welcomed the ban on testing at new Formula 1 venues, saying it would have sent the wrong sign over unnecessary travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. read more »

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Mercedes had Portimao test planned before rule tweak

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 821 views )

Mercedes had planned to carry out running at Portimao, ahead of the Portuguese Grand Prix, prior to the decision to outlaw testing at Formula 1's new or returning 2020... read more »

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New F1 regulations won’t have a short-term impact – Vasseur

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 616 views )

Alfa Romeo Team Principal Frederic Vasseur says he doubts that the impending change of Formula 1 regulations will have a short-term impact on the current competitive order.... read more »

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Video: Why F1 2020 will be remembered as a golden year

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 980 views )

The 2020 F1 calendar, in its original form, was decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic and left Formula 1 scrabbling around to get a full season of races together. But that has... read more »

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McLaren: Planned F1 windtunnel a year behind schedule

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 751 views )

McLaren Formula 1 technical director James Key says plans for the team's new windtunnel are running a year later than planned due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic read more »

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Covid-19 hasn’t deterred race promotors – Carey

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 834 views )

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has not affected race promotors' interest in holding grands prix, nor has it deterred prospective future venues, according to Formula 1... read more »

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Formula 1 ‘pretty close’ to finalising 2021 calendar

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 688 views )

Formula 1 is closing in on a 2021 calendar, although Chase Carey concedes the on-going pandemic could force the sport to make changes. read more »

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F1 posts big Q2 loss after pandemic lockdown

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 835 views )

Formula 1 has produced its 2020 Q2 financial figures - and unsurprisingly, due to the global health pandemic, revenues plummeted and a big loss was incurred. read more »

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F1 revenue crashes over 90% in Q2

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 830 views )

As expected, the pandemic has seen F1's revenue crash alarmingly, Q2 witnessing a drop from $620m (£470m) in 2019 to just $24m (£18.2m) this year. read more »

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Formula 1 revenue drops by almost $600m in second quarter

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 841 views )

Formula 1 owners Liberty Media has revealed the startling cost of the Covid-19 pandemic in its second quarterly report of 2020. read more »

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F1 revenue crashed 96 per cent during Covid-19 lockdown

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 826 views )

Formula 1's revenues crashed by 96 per cent year-on-year during the 2020 Q2 period, according to figures released by owner Liberty Media on Monday. Due to the Covid-19... read more »

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Lewis Hamilton: Not the right time to negotiate 'big contract'

over 4 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1309 views )

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he does not feel comfortable negotiating a new contract with Mercedes while people are losing their jobs as a result of the... read more »

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Hamilton 'uncomfortable' signing new big-money deal in light of rising job losses

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1500 views )

Lewis Hamilton has revealed he does not feel comfortable negotiating a new multi-million-pound contract with Mercedes in light of the job losses being experienced due to the... read more »

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Hamilton: On 'awkward' contract timing & driving change

over 4 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1120 views )

Lewis Hamilton says he fully expects to agree a contract to stay at Mercedes but admits he does feel "awkward" discussing a new deal at a time when people are... read more »

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F1 working on "standard calendar" for 2021

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 902 views )

While fearing that the pandemic will not be over, FIA president, Jean Todt confirms that F1 is currently pushing ahead with a "standard calendar" for next season. read more »

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McLaren ‘masterplan’ back up and running

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 662 views )

McLaren say they are now pressing on with their F1 "masterplan" having put major developments on hold due to the uncertainty caused by the global health pandemic. read more »

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F1 working on "standard" provisional calendar for 2021

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1020 views )

FIA president Jean Todt says Formula 1 is currently working on a "standard" calendar for the 2021 season, but must remain flexible for future impacts of the COVID-19... read more »

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Only one practice session at Imola’s F1 return

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 759 views )

Formula 1 has confirmed that only one 90-minute practice session will be held at Imola when the circuit returns to the championship later this year. Imola has not featured on... read more »

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INDYCAR makes changes to its 2020 schedule

over 4 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 801 views )

America's premier open-wheel car racing series has announced that it has been forced to make adjustments to its calendar due to the negative development of the Covid-19... read more »

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Formula 1 to show Eifel Grand Prix on YouTube

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 930 views )

Formula 1's new-for-2020 Eifel Grand Prix will be broadcast live on YouTube in a handful of European territories. Formula 1's current schedule has been severely... read more »