Lewis Hamilton will sit out this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain after testing positive for Covid-19.
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Max Verstappen didn't think Mercedes were beatable at the Bahrain Grand Prix, he does think Red Bull could have done more with strategy.
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Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn doesn't believe Racing Point have made the most of their RP20 this season.
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Red Bull principal Christian Horner reaffirmed that no decision will be made on Alex Albon's future until after the last race in Abu Dhabi.
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Haas has released further good news regarding the condition of Romain Grosjean, who is now set to be released from hospital on Tuesday morning.
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The Bahrain Grand Prix served as a stark reminder of the sheer bravery and brilliance of Formula 1 drivers.
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Guenther Steiner says it's up to Romain Grosjean whether he climbs back into his Haas for this weekend's second Bahrain GP, injuries allowing of course.
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It appeared a cruise to victory in Bahrain for Lewis Hamilton, but in fact he was pushing "flat out" to escape Red Bull.
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Max Verstappen has again courted controversy, saying he would sack any driver not willing to race after watching Romain Grosjean's fiery crash.
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Doctor Ian Roberts, one on the first of the scene of Romain Grosjean's fiery crash, says such was the blaze that the Haas driver's visor "in fact melted".
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Romain Grosjean escaped from a horrific crash as Lewis Hamilton claimed an 11th win this season. Here are our conclusions from the Bahrain GP.
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Kevin Magnussen says it's a "miracle" that his Haas team-mate Romain Grosjean survived his Bahrain Grand Prix crash.
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Linked to Red Bull after two super sub performances, Nico Hulkenberg says he is "grateful" that his name is even in the mix.
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Call Kimi Raikkonen "not motivated" or even "arrogant", he really doesn't care what you have to say about him.
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Sebastian Vettel is not dwelling on his missed chances and has denied that Charles Leclerc's arrival signalled the beginning of his own end.
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Daniil Kvyat says he has "many options" on the table for next season but isn't sure whether he'll be offered a Red Bull reserve driver role.
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Toto Wolff says Ferrari's idea of engine convergence is a "bit of an insult" to Mercedes and should be a "humiliation" for the Scuderia.
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Their bromance may be coming to an end soon but respect is still strong between Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris at McLaren.
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Ferrari's decision to back an engine freeze has been welcomed by Christian Horner, who feels it is "positive news".
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Andreas Seidl is looking forward to work with Daniel Ricciardo at McLaren next season, confirming that they almost linked up for the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours.
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Pirelli "warned" the teams that it's 2021 tyres would not be a revolution as they changed the construction, not the compound.
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Renault F1's executive director Marcin Budkowski feels it is ironic that Red Bull are now calling for an engine freeze after Honda initially blocked it.
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Neither Sebastian Vettel or Daniel Ricciardo will get to test an old car before their upcoming moves, but Carlos Sainz will.
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Haas principal Guenther Steiner confirmed that the team will announce their 2021 driver line-up before the current season ends.
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It has been heavily rumoured that Lewis Hamilton will be knighted in the New Year Honours, and the Brit says it would be "incredible" honour.
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It is the beginning of the end for the 2020 Formula 1 season with the Bahrain Grand Prix kicking off the final triple-header. Racing on the traditional grand prix circuit, there is still plenty to play for although the titles have been decided. Lewis Hamilton has wrapped up the Drivers’ Championship with Valtteri Bottas and […]
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Max Verstappen isn't giving up on a first Bahrain GP victory but concedes Red Bull's chances are "very slim".
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All Formula 1 and MotoGP circuits will have be fitted with warning light panels from 2022 in yet another step towards making racing safer.
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Daniel Ricciardo says he is open to taking on Lewis Hamilton as a team-mate after Jenson Button declared he would "mentally hurt" the Brit.
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The drivers are the "stars" of Formula 1 and should be rewarded, not capped, that's according to Lewis Hamilton.
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Max Verstappen was happily driving F1 cars by the time he was 17, but when it came to taking a driving test, he needed some convincing.
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Jenson Button has his eyes firmly set on returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans and one year taking part with his co-owned team.
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An eager Fernando Alonso has joked Renault are already ignoring his messages as he inches ever closer to making his Formula 1 return.
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The Daniel Ricciardo v Fernando Alonso debate continues, while Valtteri Bottas' role at Mercedes is placed under the microscope.
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Kevin Magnussen is set to compete in the 2021 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, driving for Chip Ganassi Racing.
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Red Bull has confirmed that sporting director Jonathan Wheatley has tested positive for COVID-19 during mandatory pre-race tests.
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With just three races to go, some inter-team battles are already settled, but others look set to go down to the wire.
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Robert Kubica is weighing up his options for 2021 which could lead to him prioritising racing projects over reserve duties at Alfa Romeo.
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Despite the fact he has all but secured a seat in Formula 1 for next season, Mick Schumacher remains fully focused on winning the F2 title.
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Kevin Magnussen thinks it will be hard to find the right setup for Bahrain's night race as most of the practice sessions will be in the day.
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Michael Schumacher "wasn't" forced to retire to make room for Lewis Hamilton, says former Mercedes boss Norbert Haug.
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Pierre Gasly thinks the upcoming Sakhir Grand Prix will be like a mini Indianapolis 500 around Bahrain's 'Outer Circuit'.
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Just how good a driver is Daniel Ricciardo? PlanetF1 readers have been having their say on where the Aussie stands among his peers...
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Toto Wolff keeps talking about a change of role at Mercedes, but who would replace him as team principal? We discuss the contenders.
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Losing to Sebastian Vettel in a public vote on who's the best of today's generation, Helmut Marko reckons Lewis Hamilton's brilliance is being lost in Mercedes' dominance.
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Both titles may be wrapped up, but there's still plenty to decide elsewhere as the 2020 season finally leaves Europe and heads to Bahrain.
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Fred Vasseur has cautioned the Alfa Romeo team against turning their focus to 2021 as they have yet to secure eighth place in the championship.
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Lewis Hamilton believes learning how to be more of a "team player and a team leader" has helped him avoid any pitfalls in his partnership with Valtteri Bottas.
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Zak Brown believes Daniel Ricciardo would be the equal of Fernando Alonso in a single-lap shootout as he prepares to welcome the Australian to the McLaren team.
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After a tricky weekend in Turkey, Daniil Kvyat expects Formula 1 will return to "normal" when the circus races in Bahrain this weekend.
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Roy Nissany will be back in action for Williams at the Bahrain Grand Prix, putting in the laps in FP1.
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Daniel Ricciardo is looking forward to some warmer weather again as Formula 1 leaves Europe behind and heads for Bahrain.
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Ferrari principal Mattia Binotto has confirmed that he won't be with the team at the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix.
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Zak Brown, who had two years managing Fernando Alonso in F1 at McLaren, expects the Spaniard to be “tough to beat” when he joins Renault.
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Working remotely away from circuits during race weekends is “phenomenally difficult”, according to Williams’ head of vehicle performance Dave Robson.
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Monza officials are seeking government funding to not only preserve their place on the F1 calendar, but potentially redevelop their old oval circuit.
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Do Ferrari still have a chance of finishing third in the F1 Constructors' Championship? We explain why it's a long shot...
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George Russell is looking forward to the challenge of Bahrain’s “exciting” Outer Track, predicting: “It’s definitely going to be bonkers.”
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Sebastian Vettel thinks the opening part of the 2021 F1 schedule could still be impacted by the global health pandemic.
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Carlos Sainz feels that, heading into the final three races of the 2020 season, remaining consistent is the most important thing.
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Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto believes that Ferrari's recent improvement bodes well for how the team will do in 2021.
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Losing ground in the Constructors', Renault's executive director Marcin Budkowski says reliability as much as pace will decide the fight for third.
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Daniel Ricciardo isn't up there with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen with pundits saying he is "a standalone second-tier" driver.
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2021 could be a "shock season" for Mercedes and Red Bull with PlanetF1 readers predicting Daniel Ricciardo will make a difference at McLaren.
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Haas are "getting closer" to confirm their 2021 driver line up but Guenther Steiner isn't putting a date on it.
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Marcin Budkowski is confident Fernando Alonso has gained a lot of knowledge from his recent RS18 runs, meaning there's less to cover in pre-season testing.
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Max Verstappen says Formula 1's 2022 rules are not designed to stop Mercedes, rather they are aimed at improving the racing for everyone.
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Romain Grosjean says that Kevin Magnussen is one of the best team-mates he's had, and would be happy to drive alongside the Dane again.
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There is no doubt in David Coulthard’s mind that Lewis Hamilton is just as good as Michael Schumacher was at his peak. Hamilton won his seventh World Championship at the Turkish Grand Prix, bringing him level with Schumacher’s record tally. Earlier in the season, he also surpassed the German’s number of race wins. Many claim […]
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Carlos Sainz agrees that 90 percent of drivers would win in a Mercedes, but feels that few would beat Lewis Hamilton if driving equal cars.
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The Bahrain Grand Prix kicks-off the triple-header that will conclude the 2020 Formula 1 season - here's everything you need to know.
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McLaren technical director says that the regulation changes coming in 2022 are bigger than any he's experienced in his career.
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Kevin Magnussen is set to walk away from Haas at the end of 2020, and he admits that he is missing the "winning mentality".
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Daniel Ricciardo is leaving Renault at the end of 2020, and Executive Director Marcin Budkowski says the team will miss him in various ways.
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Daniel Ricciardo is leaving Renault at the end of 2020, and Executive Director Marcin Budkowski says the team will miss him in various ways.
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Pascal Wehrlein has reflected on what he claims was a straight fight between he and Valtteri Bottas for a Mercedes seat after Nico Rosberg retired.
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Ferrari principal Mattia Binotto says the team's engine is currently lagging behind Mercedes' by up to 50 horsepower.
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Alex Albon “got nervous” due to the state of his tyres, according to Dr Helmut Marko, during a Turkish Grand Prix the driver thought he had a chance to win.
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Lando Norris has revealed the reason why he helps McLaren dismantle his car after a race is purely in the interests of team spirit.
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Is Fernando Alonso too long in the tooth to be making an F1 comeback or is there ‘life in the old dog yet’? PlanetF1 readers have their say
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Amid large amounts of criticism about it, Chase Carey says the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix taking place in 2021 can be a "force for good".
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Ahead of joining the team for next season, Daniel Ricciardo says that McLaren has only scratched the surface of it's "massive" potential.
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There is one free slot left on the 2021 Formula 1 calendar and a number of tracks that could potentially fill it. Which one should get the nod?
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Lewis Hamilton admits he has surprised himself with how he has improved his racing this year to “the highest level I’ve been at”.
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McLaren principal Andreas Seidl knows the Turkish GP was exciting, but said the "DNA" of F1 is for the best car to be at the front.
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Red Bull principal Christian Horner said the arrival of chief designer Adrian Newey got rid of their "party team" reputation.
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he will be carrying on with the team post-2020, but he hasn't started talks yet with Lewis Hamilton.
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Formula 1's long-term track designer Hermann Tilke has been called in to action by the Saudi Arabia GP to deisgn their 2021 circuit.
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Due to AlphaTauri's response, the FIA say there were no safety issues surrounding Daniil Kvyat's loose seatbelts at the Portuguese GP.
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Chase Carey has insisted there is no “magic number” maximum of races for a Formula 1 season – but that 23 represents a “full calendar”.
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Looking back at the early days of his Formula 1 career, Daniel Ricciardo says he is no longer the "intimidated" and "hot-headed" youngster.
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George Russell has insisted his recent praise from some of F1’s biggest names is mere “background noise” as he strives to fulfil his potential.
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Toto Wolff thinks that continuing triple-headers at times next season will "take a toll" on people, especially the Asian one.
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Are Sebastian Vettel’s struggles of his own making or is he being compromised by Ferrari? PlanetF1 readers have been having their say...
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Felipe Massa fears Fernando Alonso’s return to Formula 1 in 2021 could bear hallmarks of when Michael Schumacher came back from retirement.
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