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Hamilton reflects on a 'difficult few days' in Australia

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton describes the scenes from the Melbourne in March as "very, very surreal" as the emerging coronavirus pandemic sunk the Formula 1 season... read more »

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F1 sympathetic, but won’t ‘hand out candy’ to teams, partners

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 785 views )

Formula 1 says it will work with teams and partners to assist with losses that will be incurred due to the pandemic, but warned it won't be "handing out candy."... read more »

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Spain aiming for summer grand prix – without spectators

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 647 views )

Organisers of Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix are optimistic that the postponed event can be rearranged for the summer months, albeit without spectators present. Formula... read more »

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F1 considering new race venues as revenues slump

over 3 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 703 views )

Formula One could race at circuits not on the current calendar as it seeks to rev up a 2020 season stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic and against a backdrop of plunging revenues. read more »

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January 2021 finale for 2020 F1 season still possible

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 769 views )

Formula 1 grands prix could still be held in January 2021, CEO Chase Carey has conceded, though stressed the preference is to conclude the 2020 season in mid-December. Formula... read more »

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F1 optimistic 2021 calendar won’t be affected by pandemic

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 981 views )

Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has expressed optimism that the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic will not have a knock-on effect on the 2021 schedule. Almost half of... read more »

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UK government rejects £150m McLaren loan request

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 817 views )

The UK government has rejected a £150million loan request from the McLaren Group - which owns the McLaren F1 team - to help it through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. read more »

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F1 revenue crashes by 84% in first quarter

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 657 views )

As expected, F1 has been hit hard by the ongoing pandemic, with its revenue of $39m for the first quarter down 84% on the same period in 2019 when it was $246m. read more »

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F1 confirms discussions with circuits not on 2020 calendar

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 759 views )

Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has confirmed that discussions have been held with venues not on the original 2020 calendar, as talks continue over arranging a revised calendar.... read more »

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F1 hit by 84% drop in revenue from coronavirus pandemic

over 3 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 646 views )

Formula One's income between January and March plummeted from $246 million in 2019 to just $39 million this year, a drop of 84 percent, figures released by championship... read more »

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Formula One Group revenue plummets as pandemic impact revealed

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 749 views )

Liberty Media has revealed the substantial financial losses suffered by the Formula One Group owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday the corporation revealed... read more »

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F1 Group suffers 84% reduction in revenue amid coronavirus pandemic

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 786 views )

Liberty Media's financial figures for the first quarter of 2020 have revealed the Formula 1 Group has been hit by a 84% reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 crisis read more »

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Singapore keeping open dialogue over 2020 grand prix

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 800 views )

Organisers of Formula 1's Singapore Grand Prix say they are keeping an "open dialogue" with championship officials regarding its 2020 event. The coronavirus... read more »

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Cap will make F1 sustainable, but still premier series, says Ferrari

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 772 views )

Formula 1's budget cap will ensure the championship remains sustainable for each team, according to Ferrari, will retaining its status as the premier motorsport category.... read more »

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McLaren boss expects to 'hit a glitch' in F1 season plans

over 3 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1023 views )

Formula One can be expected to "hit a glitch" as the sport tries to complete a 2020 season stalled by the coronavirus pandemic, McLaren boss Zak Brown said on Monday. read more »

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Brawn: Budget cap of $145m agreed for 2021

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 637 views )

A greatly reduced budget cap for the 2021 season has been agreed upon according to Formula 1’s Ross Brawn. F1 bosses had initially agreed on a $175 million budget cap, but with... read more »

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Mexico City GP venue to become temporary hospital

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 727 views )

The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Formula 1 facility is being converted into a temporary field hospital to assist in caring for those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. read more »

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Sauber launches clothing range to support Save the Children

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 910 views )

Sauber Group has collaborated with fashion experts Creightivist to launch a special collection that will raise funds for Save the Children during the current pandemic. A range... read more »

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Monaco organisers say later 2020 date was ‘impossible’

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 753 views )

The organiser of Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix says the logistics involved in holding the event meant there was no point even entertaining the notion of postponing its... read more »

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MotoGP and WRC cancel further events

over 4 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 819 views )

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the motorsport world, MotoGP and the World Rally Championship have announced further changes to their 2020 calendars. read more »

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FIA warns against series 'turf wars' once racing resumes

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1271 views )

The FIA warns against "turf wars" emerging between series once motorsport is able to resume following the COVID-19 pandemic read more »

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FIA warns against championship "turf wars"

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1116 views )

Anticipating the desire to get up and running again as soon the post-pandemic green flag is shown, the FIA has called on championship organizers to work together. read more »

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Todt says motorsport may need ‘New Deal’-style reforms

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 886 views )

FIA President Jean Todt believes motorsport may need to undertake a "complete rethink" due to the coronavirus pandemic, comparing the situation to the Great... read more »

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Delays to 2021 F1 driver talks not a "big issue" for McLaren

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 878 views )

Delays to driver contract talks for the 2021 F1 season because of the coronavirus pandemic is not a "big issue" for McLaren, says team principal Andreas Seidl. read more »

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Hungarian GP planning to run F1 race behind closed doors

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 422 views )

The Hungarian Grand Prix will not be open to fans due to the coronavirus pandemic with race organisers planning to host the F1 race behind closed doors. read more »