Formula-1 News: December 2020

Thursday, December 31, 2020

What’s new in 2021: Your guide to the season ahead | 2021 F1 Season - RaceFans

Aston Martin and Alpine have arrived, a dozen drivers have changed places and new tracks have joined F1's longest-ever calendar. Here's what's new for 2021.

Read more: What’s new in 2021: Your guide to the season ahead | 2021 F1 Season - RaceFans

Gasly “proud” late friend Hubert inspired new team mate Tsunoda | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Gasly "proud" late friend Hubert inspired new team mate Tsunoda • Hamilton "receiving the recognition he has earned" with knighthood - Wolff

Read more: Gasly “proud” late friend Hubert inspired new team mate Tsunoda | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Formula 1 to alter Friday schedule - F1technical.net

Formula One will reduce the on-track action of race weekends in 2021 by shortening both Friday’s free practice sessions from ninety minutes to a single hour.

Read more: Formula 1 to alter Friday schedule - F1technical.net

Kimi doesn’t get quali/race set-up debate - F1 News by PlanetF1

Kimi Raikkonen doesn't understand why teams and drivers get caught up with whether to set their cars up for qualifying or the race.

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Who were the saints and sinners of F1’s 2020 penalty points system? - Autosport

Formula 1 drivers give everything to finish as high up as they can in the official world championship standings, but there's one points table they would rather not top

Read more: Who were the saints and sinners of F1’s 2020 penalty points system? - Autosport

Who were the saints and sinners of F1’s 2020 penalty points system? - Autosport

Wolff: Sir Lewis now has ‘recognition he deserves’ - F1 News by PlanetF1

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is delighted that Lewis Hamilton has been given a knighthood, calling it the "recognition he deserves".

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Vettel: Mick Schumacher has to "find his own path" in F1 - Motorsport.com

Vettel forged a strong friendship with his idol Michael Schumacher during his rise through the sport and has also become close to Michael's 21-year-old son Mick, who will make his Formula 1 debut in 2021 with Ferrari-affiliated Haas as a member of the Ferrari Academy.
In addition to being friends off the track, Vettel and Schumacher junior partnered for Team Germany at the 2019 Race of ...Keep reading

Read more: Vettel: Mick Schumacher has to "find his own path" in F1 - Motorsport.com

Lewis Hamilton knighthood: Damon Hill expects 'army of wannabes' - BBC F1

Damon Hill tells 5 Live Breakfast that Lewis Hamilton, who has been knighted, will "ignite an army of wannabes".

Read more: Lewis Hamilton knighthood: Damon Hill expects 'army of wannabes' - BBC F1

Critics of Red Bull anger Verstappen - F1 News by PlanetF1

Max Verstappen says that it makes him angry when people harshly criticise Red Bull for not taking the fight to Mercedes.

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Vettel: Mick Schumacher needs to "find his own path" in F1 - Autosport

Sebastian Vettel says he is happy to help compatriot Mick Schumacher in his Formula 1 rookie season in 2021, but believes the Haas rookie has to "find his own path"

Read more: Vettel: Mick Schumacher needs to "find his own path" in F1 - Autosport

Vettel: Mick Schumacher needs to "find his own path" in F1 - Autosport

Brundle picks Hamilton’s Turkish GP as 2020 highlight - F1 News by PlanetF1

Ex-F1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle has picked Sir Lewis Hamilton's title-winning drive in Turkey as his highlight of the 2020 season.

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Grosjean returns to virtual racing - F1 News by PlanetF1

Romain Grosjean was back racing on the simulator a month on from his horror crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

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The hidden tech fight that will define F1 2021 - Motorsport.com

At that point, the 2021 regulations come into force and teams will be able to conduct CFD and wind tunnel work with their 2022 designs.
Working on aero for the new era is something that’s been prohibited until now, even though teams have had sight of the regulations for some time.
The reason that the FIA has restricted simulation work in this way is that it didn’t want to hand ...Keep reading

Read more: The hidden tech fight that will define F1 2021 - Motorsport.com

Ricciardo kept memory of Melbourne 2019 - F1 News by PlanetF1

Daniel Ricciardo said it is important to keep the memory of his nightmare Renault debut to see the progress they made.

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How 2022's Formula 1 tech arms race could impact 2021 - Autosport

Formula 1's tech arms race will intensify on 1 January as teams can commence CFD and windtunnel work on their designs for the all-new 2022 regulations

Read more: How 2022's Formula 1 tech arms race could impact 2021 - Autosport

How 2022's Formula 1 tech arms race could impact 2021 - Autosport

Vettel return wasn’t an option for Red Bull - F1 News by PlanetF1

Red Bull driver programme boss Dr Helmut Marko said bringing Sebastian Vettel back to the team for 2021 wasn't an option.

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Formula 1 New Year’s resolutions: Part 1 - F1 News by PlanetF1

We all know that nobody ends up sticking to every New Year's resolution, but we've set some for each Formula 1 team on the grid anyway...

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Arise Sir Lewis! Brundle, Hill's Hamilton tributes - SkySports F1

Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle and Damon Hill have congratulated Lewis Hamilton on his knighthood and believe the honour is a fitting reward for the seven-time world champion's achievements in and out of the car.

Read more: Arise Sir Lewis! Brundle, Hill's Hamilton tributes - SkySports F1

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Hamilton’s knighthood gives him and his sport deserved and overdue recognition | 2020 F1 season - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton's knighthood is an overdue recognition of his achievements and an acknowledgement of the value of Britain's F1 industry.

Read more: Hamilton’s knighthood gives him and his sport deserved and overdue recognition | 2020 F1 season - RaceFans

Sport in 2021: Here's what we're looking forward to - SkySports F1

Sport is set for a bumper year in 2021 with a packed schedule following the disruptions of the last 12 months. Here's Sky Sports' guide to what to look forward to...

Read more: Sport in 2021: Here's what we're looking forward to - SkySports F1

Ricciardo: Fifth in championship shows extent of Renault’s “turnaround” | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Fifth in championship shows extent of Renault's "turnaround" - Ricciardo • Red Bull needed 'interim solution for a year' to replace Albon • Motorsport UK seeking "urgent" clarification over Brexit deal

Read more: Ricciardo: Fifth in championship shows extent of Renault’s “turnaround” | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Seidl expects ‘four or five teams’ in P3 fight - F1 News by PlanetF1

Andreas Seidl is expecting the fight for P3 in the Constructors' Championship to be even tighter in 2021 than it was this season.

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Thumbs up from government for 2021 Spanish GP - F1 News by PlanetF1

The Catalan government have given their permission to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to agree a 2021 Spanish GP with Formula 1.

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McLaren: "Outdated" F1 infrastructure still a weakness - Autosport

McLaren says its "outdated infrastructure" means it must not get carried away and think it can beat Formula 1's biggest teams in the short term

Read more: McLaren: "Outdated" F1 infrastructure still a weakness - Autosport

McLaren: "Outdated" F1 infrastructure still a weakness - Autosport

FIA to slash free practice time for 2021? - F1 News by PlanetF1

The FIA may be set to announce a shorter race weekend format for all rounds of the 2021 season, according to reports.

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Seidl: Outdated F1 infrastructure still a huge McLaren weakness - Motorsport.com

The Woking-based outfit is coming off the back of an impressive third place in the constructors’ championship this year, having finished best of the rest behind Mercedes and Red Bull.
Although it would love the chance to do even better in 2021, team principal Andreas Seidl says he is staying realistic about its prospects.
The team has long been open that it needs a new windtunnel ...Keep reading

Read more: Seidl: Outdated F1 infrastructure still a huge McLaren weakness - Motorsport.com

2022 rules must make F1 ‘human dependent’ - F1 News by PlanetF1

Carlos Sainz hopes the new regulations arriving in 2022 do what they say on the tin and make Formula 1 more about the drivers.

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Bottas too ‘crap’ at Sakhir GP for Russell comparison - F1 News by PlanetF1

Red Bull driver programme boss Helmut Marko said Valtteri Bottas was too "crap" at the Sakhir GP to make a true comparison to George Russell.

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Jos open to Le Mans entry with Max Verstappen - F1 News by PlanetF1

Jos Verstappen is open to entering the 24 Hours of Le Mans with his son Max Verstappen, but only if he can reach a good enough level.

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Should Hamilton decline his long-awaited knighthood? | 2020 F1 season - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton is expected to be offered a knighthood. But the racist history of the British Empire has led others to decline the honour.

Read more: Should Hamilton decline his long-awaited knighthood? | 2020 F1 season - RaceFans

Ferrari: Schumacher might face 'difficult' first F1 season - Motorsport.com

The young German, who is part of Ferrari’s young driver academy, is making his debut for the Haas team in 2021 on the back of winning the F2 championship this year.
With Schumacher having shown in junior categories that he hits peak form in his second season, winning both F3 and F2 titles in his sophomore campaigns, Ferrari thinks that it could be the same story in F1.
Asked what his ...Keep reading

Read more: Ferrari: Schumacher might face 'difficult' first F1 season - Motorsport.com

Imola favourite to fill final slot on 2021 calendar - F1 News by PlanetF1

Imola has emerged as the favourite to fill the one remaining vacant slot on the 2021 calendar, according to reports.

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Ferrari: Mick Schumacher set for "difficult" learning curve in first F1 season - Autosport

Mick Schumacher's trait of taking time to get up to speed in new categories could leave him facing a "difficult" first season in Formula 1, says Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto

Read more: Ferrari: Mick Schumacher set for "difficult" learning curve in first F1 season - Autosport

Ferrari: Mick Schumacher set for "difficult" learning curve in first F1 season - Autosport

Sainz expects tough time against Leclerc in early 2021 - F1 News by PlanetF1

Carlos Sainz has a challenge on his hands to hit the ground running when he starts the 2021 season with Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc.

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Red Bull explains team bosses photo with Perez at Abu Dhabi GP - Autosport

Red Bull has explained the background to a photo of Sergio Perez with team chiefs in Abu Dhabi, taken prior to him being announced as its 2021 Formula 1 driver

Read more: Red Bull explains team bosses photo with Perez at Abu Dhabi GP - Autosport

Red Bull explains team bosses photo with Perez at Abu Dhabi GP - Autosport

F1 needs to become more driver dependent in 2022 - Sainz - Motorsport.com

F1 is preparing all-new rules from 2022, with it hoped that ground effect machinery will improve the racing by allowing cars to follow each other more closely.
As well as that, a raft of new financial arrangement, including a cost cap and more equitable prize money distribution, should help close the grid up.
Sainz says one of F1’s current weaknesses is that the performance of cars is too ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 needs to become more driver dependent in 2022 - Sainz - Motorsport.com

Red Bull must manage their talents, not just produce them - F1 News by PlanetF1

They may not admit it, but Red Bull's young driver programme is failing, and they only have themselves to blame

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Marko says Red Bull ‘done’ with Kvyat - F1 News by PlanetF1

Red Bull driver programme boss Dr Helmut Marko said his team are "done" with the Daniil Kvyat topic, suggesting no prospect of a third stint.

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Arise, Sir Lewis! Hamilton to become F1’s sixth knight - F1 News by PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year’s Honours list after securing his seventh World Championship title in 2020.

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Russell’s Mercedes chance was ‘horrible timing’ for Hamilton’s contract negotiation – Webber | 2020 F1 season - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton's contract negotiations with Mercedes will have been compromised by George Russell's appearance in his car at the penultimate race of last season, Mark Webber believes.

Read more: Russell’s Mercedes chance was ‘horrible timing’ for Hamilton’s contract negotiation – Webber | 2020 F1 season - RaceFans

Russell’s Mercedes chance was ‘horrible timing’ for Hamilton’s contract negotiation – Webber | 2020 F1 season - RaceFans

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Sainz: It will be tough to match “great talent” Leclerc | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: It will be tough to match "great talent" Leclerc - Sainz • 'Rules bent' for Hamilton to receive knighthood • Perez thought "everything was lost" after catching Covid-19

Read more: Sainz: It will be tough to match “great talent” Leclerc | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

F1 teams face "head scratching" adapting to 2021 tyres - Autosport

Ferrari sporting director Laurent Mekies thinks Formula 1 teams will have to do a lot of "head scratching" to get on top of Pirelli's new 2021 tyre compounds

Read more: F1 teams face "head scratching" adapting to 2021 tyres - Autosport

Magnussen father/son Le Mans team ‘tricky’ - F1 News by PlanetF1

Kevin Magnussen has admitted teaming up with his father Jan for the Le Mans 24-Hour Race will be “tricky”.

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Hamilton selects his ‘stand-out’ race of 2020 - F1 News by PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton has unsurprisingly selected the Turkish Grand Prix as his “stand-out” performance in a dominant 2020 campaign.

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Fast-tracking upgrades key to McLaren F1 progress - Seidl - Motorsport.com

McLaren enjoyed a strong 2020 campaign in which both Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris took a podium and were a regular factor in the upper midfield battle.
The pair delivered a consistent haul of points to hold off the intrinsically faster Racing Point cars in the fight for third.
Team boss Seidl believes a key factor of McLaren's 2020 progress is the fact that his technical team, led by ...Keep reading

Read more: Fast-tracking upgrades key to McLaren F1 progress - Seidl - Motorsport.com

Was Vettel on the button with ‘stay relevant’ views? - F1 News by PlanetF1

Sebastian Vettel says Formula 1 needs to stay relevant – and Planet F1 readers have also been airing their views on what the sport’s future holds.

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Fast tracking updates key to McLaren's third in 2020 F1 championship - Autosport

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andreas Seidl believes the team's decision to fast track aerodynamic updates to the 2020 season has been key in securing third in the world championship

Read more: Fast tracking updates key to McLaren's third in 2020 F1 championship - Autosport

Fast tracking updates key to McLaren's third in 2020 F1 championship - Autosport

Red Bull: ‘No shame’ in having to sign Perez - F1 News by PlanetF1

Dr Helmut Marko has insisted Red Bull’s junior drivers are queuing up to take their place in the team – but none of them are ready yet.

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Hamilton: Predicting where his F1 records will end up - SkySports F1

Winning a Formula 1 race, let alone 95, would have been little more than a pipedream for a young Lewis Hamilton as he broke down barriers as a karter in Hertfordshire. Winning a Formula 1 title, let alone seven, would have been an incredible achievement for a 22-year-old Lewis Hamilton, even with all his promise upon entering the grid with McLaren.

Read more: Hamilton: Predicting where his F1 records will end up - SkySports F1

F1 teams face "head scratching" to manage 2021 tyres - Motorsport.com

After initially planning to stay on the current tyres for a third consecutive season, Pirelli has developed new prototypes in the wake of several high-profile tyre blow-outs during the 2020 season.
Pirelli's new compounds, which are more robust but slightly slower and have an impact on the handling of the car, weren't very well received by the drivers when they were sampled in Bahrain, with the ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 teams face "head scratching" to manage 2021 tyres - Motorsport.com

Honda fell short of expectations in 2020 - F1 News by PlanetF1

Honda F1 technical director Toyoharu Tanabe admits that the Japanese manufacturer fell short of their expectations in 2020.

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Hamilton: Turkish GP my "stand-out performance" of F1 2020 - Motorsport.com

Hamilton tied Michael Schumacher's record of seven drivers' championships after a dominant campaign that saw him win 11 of the 16 races he took part in.
The Mercedes driver wrapped up the title with three races to spare, and also surpassed Schumacher's record tally of 91 race wins, ending the season with 95 victories to his name.
Hamilton's title campaign featured a number of outstanding ...Keep reading

Read more: Hamilton: Turkish GP my "stand-out performance" of F1 2020 - Motorsport.com

Ferrari face dilemma with 2022 ‘special focus’ - F1 News by PlanetF1

Ferrari principal Mattia Binotto said any upgrades his team introduces in 2021 must "work immediately" due to the "special focus" on 2022.

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Dominant Turkey F1 win "stand-out" 2020 performance - Hamilton - Autosport

Lewis Hamilton believes his dominant victory in the Turkish Grand Prix was his "stand-out" performance en route to his seventh Formula 1 title in 2020

Read more: Dominant Turkey F1 win "stand-out" 2020 performance - Hamilton - Autosport

Dominant Turkey F1 win "stand-out" 2020 performance - Hamilton - Autosport

Perez's knowledge of Mercedes F1 engine a factor in Red Bull signing - Autosport

Red Bull says Sergio Perez's vast experience of the Mercedes Formula 1 engine was an important factor in it electing to sign the Mexican for next year

Read more: Perez's knowledge of Mercedes F1 engine a factor in Red Bull signing - Autosport

Perez's knowledge of Mercedes F1 engine a factor in Red Bull signing - Autosport

Hulk received 10-minute warning from Red Bull - F1 News by PlanetF1

Nico Hulkenberg was given only 10 minutes’ notice that Sergio Perez would be announced instead of him as a Red Bull driver next year.

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Perez's Mercedes knowledge a factor in Red Bull signing him - Motorsport.com

Perez is to replace Alex Albon at Red Bull after the Milton Keynes-based outfit felt that his performances in the second half of 2020 were 'impossible' to ignore.
Speaking exclusively to Motorsport.com about the reasons why Perez became the preferred choice, Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko explained that it was not all down to the former Racing Point driver's speed.
"The first thing ...Keep reading

Read more: Perez's Mercedes knowledge a factor in Red Bull signing him - Motorsport.com

Wolff: Nobody better to ‘take the baton’ yet - F1 News by PlanetF1

Toto Wolff will hand over the baton of being Mercedes team principal when the right person is available, but that hasn't happened yet.

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Imola is frontrunner to fill vacant slot on 2021 F1 calendar | 2021 F1 calendar - RaceFans

The Imola circuit, which held its first F1 race for 14 years in 2020, is emerging as the frontrunner to fill the empty slot on next year's calendar.

Read more: Imola is frontrunner to fill vacant slot on 2021 F1 calendar | 2021 F1 calendar - RaceFans

Curtains clue to when Red Bull ‘really’ signed Perez - F1 News by PlanetF1

F1’s amateur sleuths have concluded Sergio Perez’s Red Bull deal was finalised several days earlier than announced – thanks to a set of curtains.

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Monday, December 28, 2020

Reliability and error-free driving key to Hamilton and Mercedes’ dominance – Todt | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Reliability and error-free driving key to Hamilton and Mercedes' dominance - Todt • Red Bull's Hauger joins Prema for F3 • Red Bull could develop own engine

Read more: Reliability and error-free driving key to Hamilton and Mercedes’ dominance – Todt | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sainz: Ferrari not a team that "devours" its drivers - Motorsport.com

Sainz is switching from McLaren to Ferrari to replace Sebastian Vettel, whose expiring contract was not renewed beyond 2020.
Vettel enjoyed a strong start to life at Ferrari, but as the team went through several changes and its competitiveness started to slip, the four-time world champion started to struggle.
The arrival of Charles Leclerc in 2019 further complicated matters for Vettel, as ...Keep reading

Read more: Sainz: Ferrari not a team that "devours" its drivers - Motorsport.com

Brown: New Williams F1 owners need to "get their chequebook out" - Autosport

McLaren Formula 1 boss Zak Brown believes the new Williams owners will need to "get their chequebook out" to help turn the team's fortunes around

Read more: Brown: New Williams F1 owners need to "get their chequebook out" - Autosport

Brown: New Williams F1 owners need to "get their chequebook out" - Autosport

Giovinazzi improved "quite a lot" as a driver during 2020 F1 season - Autosport

Antonio Giovinazzi says he improved "quite a lot" as a Formula 1 driver in 2020, as he helped secure himself a fresh Alfa Romeo contract

Read more: Giovinazzi improved "quite a lot" as a driver during 2020 F1 season - Autosport

Giovinazzi improved "quite a lot" as a driver during 2020 F1 season - Autosport

Brown urges Williams’ owners to spend big - F1 News by PlanetF1

Zak Brown has told Williams’ new owners they need to spend big if they are to work their way up the Formula 1 pecking order.

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Red Bull ’80-85%’ sure to bring engines in-house - F1 News by PlanetF1

Dr Helmut Marko has rated Red Bull’s prospects of bringing the Honda engine operation in-house at “80-85%”.

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Giovinazzi says he improved "quite a lot" in 2020 - Motorsport.com

The Italian is part of Ferrari's young driver programme, and was under pressure to up his game this year with youngsters like Mick Schumacher, Callum Ilott and Robert Shwartzman impressing in Formula 2.
In the end, Ferrari elected to give Giovinazzi another year at Alfa Romeo, with Schumacher being slotted in at Haas instead.
It will be Giovinazzi's third campaign with Alfa Romeo, having ...Keep reading

Read more: Giovinazzi says he improved "quite a lot" in 2020 - Motorsport.com

The pundits' moments of a momentous F1 year - SkySports F1

Red Bull open to lending Albon out to other F1 teams - Motorsport.com

Albon has lost his full-time race seat at Red Bull for next year, but will retain an intense development role and be present at a majority of races as the team's reserve.
With three drivers (Sergio Perez, Lance Stroll and Lewis Hamilton) having missed races in 2020 because of coronavirus, there is a high chance that there will be further absentees next season too.
That means Red Bull sees ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull open to lending Albon out to other F1 teams - Motorsport.com

Leclerc ‘would have bet’ on Russell win at Sakhir - F1 News by PlanetF1

Charles Leclerc has revealed his knowledge of George Russell’s talent from their karting days meant he “would have bet” on the Mercedes stand-in winning the Sakhir Grand Prix.

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Sainz: Ferrari not a team that "devours" its drivers - Autosport

Carlos Sainz Jr has paid tribute to how McLaren's family atmosphere allowed him to thrive and is not worried that his new employer Ferrari will be lacking in that area

Read more: Sainz: Ferrari not a team that "devours" its drivers - Autosport

Sainz: Ferrari not a team that "devours" its drivers - Autosport

Hill: Perez would have been great fit at Ferrari - F1 News by PlanetF1

Damon Hill thinks it is “great” for Sergio Perez that he got the Red Bull drive – but would like to have seen him at Ferrari.

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Brown: New Williams owners need to "get their chequebook out" - Motorsport.com

After the Williams family announced back in May that it was considering selling the team, American investment fund Dorilton Capital acquired the British squad at the end of August.
The deal put an end to the financial uncertainty facing the Williams team, giving a boost to its finances after recording a loss of £13 million through 2019.
Parallels were drawn ...Keep reading

Read more: Brown: New Williams owners need to "get their chequebook out" - Motorsport.com

Red Bull could build its own engine for next F1 regulations - Motorsport.com

With the Milton Keynes-based outfit looking increasingly likely to take over running of the Honda project from 2022, it is set to ramp up its own engine expertise over the next few years.
And, if that infrastructure is put in place to ensure it keeps delivering a competitive power unit, it sees a pathway to going a step further and coming up with its own engine when the new ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull could build its own engine for next F1 regulations - Motorsport.com

An ode to the Sainz/Norris bromance - F1 News by PlanetF1

Both on and off the track, Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris proved to be one of F1's most entertaining pairings in their time as team-mates.

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Red Bull could build its own F1 power units under new regulations - Autosport

Red Bull is considering building its own Formula 1 engine when new cheaper power unit rules come in to play by 2026 at the latest

Read more: Red Bull could build its own F1 power units under new regulations - Autosport

Red Bull could build its own F1 power units under new regulations - Autosport

Red Bull prepared to ‘loan’ Albon to rival team - F1 News by PlanetF1

Alex Albon could be loaned by Red Bull to a rival team in 2021 if they urgently need a driver, Dr Helmut Marko has revealed.

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‘Toto’s tightrope walk over Hamilton talks has worked’ - F1 News by PlanetF1

Mark Webber thinks Toto Wolff’s “tightrope” approach to contract negotiations with Lewis Hamilton may have worked to Mercedes’ advantage.

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Sunday, December 27, 2020

Grosjean wants to understand why he didn’t pass out in Bahrain crash | 2020 F1 season - RaceFans

Romain Grosjean believes important lessons can be learned from his fiery crash in Bahrain last month, starting with why he didn't pass out in the huge impact.

Read more: Grosjean wants to understand why he didn’t pass out in Bahrain crash | 2020 F1 season - RaceFans

Wins plus “great result” in Hungary were Verstappen’s 2020 highlights | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Wins plus "great result" in Hungary were Verstappen's 2020 highlights • Hamilton gained "extra drive" from Black Lives Matter movement • Montoya will 'make Indy 500 race engineer miserable'

Read more: Wins plus “great result” in Hungary were Verstappen’s 2020 highlights | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Hill: Experience gives Perez power at Red Bull - F1 News by PlanetF1

Damon Hill believes Sergio Perez’s vast F1 experience should give him more clout at Red Bull than was the case with Pierre Gasly or Alex Albon.

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Seidl expects Sainz to shine with Ferrari - F1 News by PlanetF1

Andreas Seidl has predicted Carlos Sainz will shine at Ferrari on his way to becoming “one of the top drivers in Formula 1”.

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Wolff: 2021 F1 lap times will be slower than this year after downforce cuts - Autosport

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff thinks there is no chance Formula 1 teams will be able to produce faster cars next year in the wake of downforce cuts

Read more: Wolff: 2021 F1 lap times will be slower than this year after downforce cuts - Autosport

Wolff: 2021 F1 lap times will be slower than this year after downforce cuts - Autosport

Ilott hoping for Ferrari FP1 outings - F1 News by PlanetF1

Although his plans are yet to be finalised, new Ferrari test driver Callum Ilott hopes to take part in a few FP1s in 2021.

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Wolff warns changes will make 2021 cars slower - F1 News by PlanetF1

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes the 2021 cars will start the season slower than the 2020 versions due to aero and tyre changes.

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Horner and Wolff back delay of new F1 biofuel proposed for 2022 - Autosport

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and Mercedes chief Toto Wolff would both back a delay of Formula 1's increased use of biofuels planned for 2022

Read more: Horner and Wolff back delay of new F1 biofuel proposed for 2022 - Autosport

Horner and Wolff back delay of new F1 biofuel proposed for 2022 - Autosport

Ferrari’s high hopes for ‘beast’ Shwartzman - F1 News by PlanetF1

Potential F1 racer Robert Shwartzman is a “beast” in races and a leading contender for the 2021 F2 title, says the head of the Ferrari Academy.

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Gasly thriving in ‘right harmony’ at AlphaTauri - F1 News by PlanetF1

Pierre Gasly has cited the “right harmony” at AlphaTauri as a big reason why he has been able to rebuild his F1 career with the team.

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Leclerc believes 2020 was his "best season in F1" despite Ferrari's woes - Autosport

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc believes his 2020 campaign was his "best season in F1" as he battled to finish eighth in the championship with an uncompetitive car

Read more: Leclerc believes 2020 was his "best season in F1" despite Ferrari's woes - Autosport

Leclerc believes 2020 was his "best season in F1" despite Ferrari's woes - Autosport

Is Verstappen or Leclerc F1’s bigger prospect? - F1 News by PlanetF1

Which of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc will have the greater Formula 1 career? Planet F1 readers have their say...

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Red Bull owner: Title race ‘a lot closer’ in 2021 - F1 News by PlanetF1

Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz thinks the 2021 season will be “a lot closer” between the top constructors – and not only his own team and Mercedes.

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F1 won't match 2020 laptimes next year, says Mercedes - Motorsport.com

In a bid to reverse the dramatic performance gains that teams have unlocked, which are putting tyres under more and more stress, a raft of changes have been made to the 2021 rules.
As well as tweaks to the diffusers and brake ducts, the key difference will be a clampdown on the floor area of the car ahead of the rear wheel.
The reduced area that teams are able to work with will have a ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 won't match 2020 laptimes next year, says Mercedes - Motorsport.com

Best of Pit Chat, part 2: Hamilton’s regret - F1 News by PlanetF1

We conclude our look back over the best images and clips to come from the 2020 season with the final seven races of the campaign.

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Leclerc rates 2020 F1 season as his best so far - Motorsport.com

While Ferrari slumped to its worst result in the constructors' championship since 1980 in sixth, Leclerc often managed to drag his underpowered Ferrari SF1000 to the head of the midfield and score two podiums.
The Monegasque driver finished eighth in the drivers' championship, outscoring four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel by 98 to 33 points.
Leclerc, who last year extended his Ferrari ...Keep reading

Read more: Leclerc rates 2020 F1 season as his best so far - Motorsport.com

Leclerc’s 2020 season ‘much better’ than 2019 - F1 News by PlanetF1

Despite having dropped from two race wins to zero, Charles Leclerc is convinced 2020 was a “much, much better” season for him than 2019.

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Russell reveals being more adaptable is the key lesson from Mercedes F1 outing - Autosport

George Russell says that learning to be more adaptable as a driver was one of the key lessons from his one-off experience with Mercedes in Formula 1 this year

Read more: Russell reveals being more adaptable is the key lesson from Mercedes F1 outing - Autosport

Russell reveals being more adaptable is the key lesson from Mercedes F1 outing - Autosport

Should Formula 1 use Bahrain’s Outer circuit again? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Should Formula 1 switch to using the short Bahrain Outer circuit instead of the regular grand prix track?

Read more: Should Formula 1 use Bahrain’s Outer circuit again? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Hamilton seeking greater work-life balance - F1 News by PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton said he is wary of the timeframe he needs to set up projects for his future, and how remaining in Formula 1 will impact them.

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Saturday, December 26, 2020

Formula E almost ready to start supplying Formula 1 - F1 News by PlanetF1

Mercedes' Formula E team principal Ian James thinks the series is approaching the stage where it can now start supplying Formula 1.

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DC: Mick needs to quickly master Mazepin - F1 News by PlanetF1

David Coulthard believes Mick Schumacher needs to stamp his authority on Haas team-mate Nikita Mazepin in the quest to secure a future Ferrari drive.

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Hamilton has ‘no need’ to stick up for Bottas - F1 News by PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton does not think Valtteri Bottas has to defend his results in the 2020 season - or that he needs to stick up for his Mercedes team-mate.

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McLaren hopes F1 drivers Ricciardo and Norris share "box of secrets" - Autosport

McLaren Formula 1 racing director Andrea Stella says the close relationship between Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris encouraged both men to open their "box of secrets" and share information

Read more: McLaren hopes F1 drivers Ricciardo and Norris share "box of secrets" - Autosport

McLaren hopes F1 drivers Ricciardo and Norris share "box of secrets" - Autosport

F1 to introduce minor changes to Sporting Regulations - F1technical.net

Formula One will introduce further minor changes to the Sporting Regulations in 2021, including tweaks to the tyre usage and the maximum length of a grand prix.

Read more: F1 to introduce minor changes to Sporting Regulations - F1technical.net

Russell ‘proved he’s the real deal’ – Ricciardo - F1 News by PlanetF1

Daniel Ricciardo thinks George Russell “proved he’s the real deal” with his performance for Mercedes in the Sakhir Grand Prix.

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Lewis Hamilton says Black Lives Matter gave him 'extra drive' in 2020 - BBC F1

Lewis Hamilton tells the Today programme that the Black Lives Matter movement helped drive him on to his seventh world title.

Read more: Lewis Hamilton says Black Lives Matter gave him 'extra drive' in 2020 - BBC F1

Renault F1 exit would have been ‘easy’ - F1 News by PlanetF1

Renault advisor Alain Prost said it would have been "easy" for the company to walk away from Formula 1 due to the pandemic.

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Formula E can supply F1 with drivers, engineers - Mercedes - Motorsport.com - Formula E - Stories

Six of the current 24 FE drivers have contested at least one grand prix.
These are Lucas di Grassi (18 GPs for Virgin in 2010), Jean-Eric Vergne (58 GPs for Toro Rosso in 2012-14), Stoffel Vandoorne (41 GPs for McLaren in 2016-18), Sebastien Buemi (55 GPs for Toro Rosso in 2009-11) plus Porsche FE teammates Pascal Wehrlein (39 GPs for Manor and Sauber in 2016-17) and Andre Lotterer ...Keep reading

Read more: Formula E can supply F1 with drivers, engineers - Mercedes - Motorsport.com - Formula E - Stories

RB: Sponsors played no part in Perez decision - F1 News by PlanetF1

Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz said performance was the only deciding factor behind hiring Sergio Perez for 2021.

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Norris/Sainz ‘box of secrets’ was always open - F1 News by PlanetF1

McLaren racing director Andrea Stella believes the atmosphere within the team encouraged Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris to share information.

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Hamilton: Bottas doesn’t need to defend his 2020 F1 performances - Autosport

Lewis Hamilton believes there is no need for Valtteri Bottas to defend his Formula 1 performances through 2020, praising a "big showing" of his personality and character this year.

Read more: Hamilton: Bottas doesn’t need to defend his 2020 F1 performances - Autosport

Hamilton: Bottas doesn’t need to defend his 2020 F1 performances - Autosport

Haas drop hint to Ferrari over faster engine - F1 News by PlanetF1

Haas boss Guenther Steiner has dropped a hint that he hopes Ferrari’s new engine will help his team become significantly more competitive in 2021.

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Carlin: Tsunoda can push AlphaTauri F1 team-mate Gasly - Autosport

New AlphaTauri Formula 1 recruit Yuki Tsunoda will be pushing team-mate Pierre Gasly hard within a few races next season, predicts his Formula 2 team boss Trevor Carlin.

Read more: Carlin: Tsunoda can push AlphaTauri F1 team-mate Gasly - Autosport

Carlin: Tsunoda can push AlphaTauri F1 team-mate Gasly - Autosport

Verstappen doesn't regret turning down Mercedes offer in 2014 - Motorsport.com

The Dutchman’s decisions over what path to take in F1 are explored in a new documentary called ‘Whatever it takes’ that is being broadcast on Dutch channel Ziggo Sport.
There, the show explores meetings that Verstappen’s management team had with both Red Bull and Mercedes representatives at the 2014 German Grand Prix to discuss an F1 seat for the following ...Keep reading

Read more: Verstappen doesn't regret turning down Mercedes offer in 2014 - Motorsport.com

Best of Pit Chat, part 1: Ricciardo undercover at Ferrari - F1 News by PlanetF1

We take a look back over our favourite stand-out images, clips and social media posts from a bonkers 2020 season.

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Verstappen: No regrets over missed Mercedes F1 chance in 2014 - Autosport

Max Verstappen and his management team insist they have no regrets about committing to Red Bull in Formula 1, despite the interest Mercedes showed him in 2014

Read more: Verstappen: No regrets over missed Mercedes F1 chance in 2014 - Autosport

Verstappen: No regrets over missed Mercedes F1 chance in 2014 - Autosport

Gasly: AlphaTauri can be top-five team in 2021 - F1 News by PlanetF1

Pierre Gasly is targeting a top-five finish for AlphaTauri in the 2021 Formula 1 constructors’ World Championship.

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Leclerc: Max and I couldn’t stand each other as kids - F1 News by PlanetF1

Charles Leclerc has reflected upon the rivalry between he and Max Verstappen in their karting days, saying they "couldn't stand each other".

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Abu Dhabi GP rated F1’s worst race in 13 years – but 2020 had highlights too | 2020 F1 season review - RaceFans

RaceFans readers rated every grand prix during 2020. Abu Dhabi received the worst score for 13 years, but another race made the all-time top 10. Here's your scores in full.

Read more: Abu Dhabi GP rated F1’s worst race in 13 years – but 2020 had highlights too | 2020 F1 season review - RaceFans

Friday, December 25, 2020

Ocon: Hard for F1 drivers to ease COVID-19 precautions in off-season - Autosport

Esteban Ocon feels it will still be hard for Formula 1 drivers to stray from their strict precautions to avoid getting COVID-19 during the winter break

Read more: Ocon: Hard for F1 drivers to ease COVID-19 precautions in off-season - Autosport

Ocon: Hard for F1 drivers to ease COVID-19 precautions in off-season - Autosport

FIA confirms entry fees for 2021 - F1technical.net

The FIA have revealed the entry fees which Formula One teams will be required to pay for participating in the 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship.

Read more: FIA confirms entry fees for 2021 - F1technical.net

RaceFans readers vote Lewis Hamilton as 2020 F1 Driver of the Year | 2020 F1 season review - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton has been voted the best Formula 1 driver of the year by RaceFans readers, for the fourth year in a row.

Read more: RaceFans readers vote Lewis Hamilton as 2020 F1 Driver of the Year | 2020 F1 season review - RaceFans

The legend that was Skid Solo - Autosport

In cartoon land, Stirling Moss had a legendary team-mate in Skid Solo in the iconic Tiger and Speed comic book, which despite being fantasy loosely based on reality, drew far closer to the truth than anyone would foresee. ANDY HALLBERY looks back

Read more: The legend that was Skid Solo - Autosport

The legend that was Skid Solo - Autosport

Podcast: The best and worst of Formula 1 in 2020 - Motorsport.com

From the genuine possibility of not having a Formula 1 season at all this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, the series crammed in 17 races with Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes ultimately dominating to the F1 world drivers’ and constructors’ championships.
While it was a unique season in terms of a redrawn race calendar and new COVID-19 protocols, the year also saw F1 reflect on its own ...Keep reading

Read more: Podcast: The best and worst of Formula 1 in 2020 - Motorsport.com

McLaren hopes Norris, Ricciardo will share "box of secrets" - Motorsport.com

Stella hopes that Norris and new arrival Daniel Ricciardo will also form a fruitful partnership, although he says inevitably it won't be the same and will need to be managed differently.
Sainz and Norris were team mates for two seasons in 2018 and 2019, and they quickly formed a bond, despite a difference in age and experience. They helped the Woking team move up from sixth to fourth and then ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren hopes Norris, Ricciardo will share "box of secrets" - Motorsport.com

Merry Christmas from all at PlanetF1! - F1 News by PlanetF1

What are you doing here? It's Christmas! Go and enjoy yourselves! But, if you do need a fix of Formula 1, we have got you covered.

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Kvyat: Top F1 team opportunity would be "different" now - Autosport

Daniil Kvyat thinks he still has a lot more to offer in Formula 1, especially as he feels only now he is fully capable of delivering for a top team

Read more: Kvyat: Top F1 team opportunity would be "different" now - Autosport

Kvyat: Top F1 team opportunity would be "different" now - Autosport

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Best driver? Biggest shock? F1 2020: The Awards - SkySports F1

In no particular order...

Read more: Best driver? Biggest shock? F1 2020: The Awards - SkySports F1

Kvyat: Top F1 team should use my experience - F1 News by PlanetF1

Daniil Kvyat is hoping his “experience” will lead to an opening that gets him back on the grid for the new era of F1 regulations in 2022.

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Williams do not want to become Mercedes B-team - F1 News by PlanetF1

Williams say there are no plans to become a fully fledged B-team despite the recent change in ownership to Dorilton Capital.

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Kvyat: Top F1 team chance would be "very different story" now - Motorsport.com

The Russian looks set to sit on the sidelines in 2021, after AlphaTauri elected to replace him with F2 frontrunner Yuki Tsunoda for next year.
Kvyat is open to take a reserve driver role as a stop gap, prior to focusing on landing a full-time F1 return in 2022.
And he feels that the experience he now has in F1 after the two spells he has had, make him a viable candidate for a lot of ...Keep reading

Read more: Kvyat: Top F1 team chance would be "very different story" now - Motorsport.com

Haas boss Steiner expects "difficult" 2021 F1 season - Autosport

Haas boss Gunther Steiner thinks his team will face another "difficult" Formula 1 campaign in 2021, but says there are grounds to feel it can make progress

Read more: Haas boss Steiner expects "difficult" 2021 F1 season - Autosport

Haas boss Steiner expects "difficult" 2021 F1 season - Autosport

Vettel omits Binotto from his Ferrari favourites - F1 News by PlanetF1

Sebastian Vettel has given a special mention to Maurizio Arrivabene among the most influential people during his Ferrari career.

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Leclerc refutes claims he has become arrogant - F1 News by PlanetF1

Charles Leclerc has said the one area of criticism that irks him is that he has become an arrogant person during his time in Formula 1.

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Ocon: Hard for F1 drivers to ease COVID-19 precautions - Motorsport.com

Three F1 drivers missed races across the course of the 2020 season through illness as the FIA enforced strict protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the paddock.
Sergio Perez missed the two Silverstone races after testing positive ahead of the British Grand Prix, while Racing Point teammate Lance Stroll pulled out of the Eifel Grand Prix ahead of qualifying, later testing positive for ...Keep reading

Read more: Ocon: Hard for F1 drivers to ease COVID-19 precautions - Motorsport.com

Winners and losers in F1's big battles - SkySports F1

Ricciardo carried Renault throughout 2020, says Webber - F1 News by PlanetF1

Mark Webber thinks fellow compatriot Daniel Ricciardo "carried" the Renault team throughout the 2020 season.

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How McLaren’s "healthy environment" helped Sainz exceed expectations - Autosport

Carlos Sainz Jr. has hailed McLaren's support and "healthy environment" as being key factors in exceeding the Formula 1 team's expectations during his two-year stint at the Woking outfit

Read more: How McLaren’s "healthy environment" helped Sainz exceed expectations - Autosport

How McLaren’s "healthy environment" helped Sainz exceed expectations - Autosport

Haas braced for "difficult" 2021 F1 campaign - Motorsport.com

The American-owned outfit finished ninth in the constructors’ championship this year, with its hopes not helped by engine supplier Ferrari experiencing a step back in power.
With F1’s rules meaning teams must carry over their cars in to 2021, Steiner concedes that there will be no dramatic progress over the winter.
However, he hints at some hope that a new engine Ferrari is producing ...Keep reading

Read more: Haas braced for "difficult" 2021 F1 campaign - Motorsport.com

Brown explains McLaren’s lack of young drivers - F1 News by PlanetF1

Zak Brown says that McLaren don't have any young drivers waiting in the wings because there won't be a free seat for them anytime soon.

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Williams not interested in becoming F1 B-team - Motorsport.com

As F1 heads to a new era of limited resources, thanks to tighter cost controls and the arrival of a budget cap, there has been a move for some outfits to co-operate more.
Red Bull and AlphaTauri will work a lot closer from next year than before, while there are also strong ties between Ferrari, Haas and Alfa Romeo, as well as Mercedes and Racing Point.
Williams has traditionally preferred to ...Keep reading

Read more: Williams not interested in becoming F1 B-team - Motorsport.com

Williams: We don't want to become an F1 B-team - Autosport

Williams says it has no desire to become a Formula 1 B-team, despite the closer alliances some rivals are forming with the top squads

Read more: Williams: We don't want to become an F1 B-team - Autosport

Williams: We don't want to become an F1 B-team - Autosport

Infiniti leaves Formula One at the end of 2020 - F1technical.net

Infiniti, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Nissan, announced that it will conclude its involvement in Formula One at the end of 2020, following 10 successful years in the sport.

Read more: Infiniti leaves Formula One at the end of 2020 - F1technical.net

PlanetF1’s alternative F1 2020 awards - F1 News by PlanetF1

Rather than the usual award ceremony, let's get to the categories that really matter the most with PlanetF1's alternative F1 2020 awards.

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2022 ‘top priority’ for Ferrari unless 2021 is worse - F1 News by PlanetF1

Mattia Binotto has said the 2022 car is "top priority" and will only turn full attention to 2021 if a worse season than 2020 is in store.

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Marko defends Red Bull program after Albon axe - F1 News by PlanetF1

Dr Helmut Marko has defended Red Bull's junior driver programe in the wake of Alex Albon's demotion to a reserve and development role.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

RaceFans’ top 10 Formula 2 drivers of 2020 | Formula 2 - RaceFans

Formula 2 drivers Mick Schumacher, Yuki Tsunoda and Nikita Mazepin will all graduate to Formula 1 next year. But do they all figure among our choice of the 10 best F2 drivers of 2020?

Read more: RaceFans’ top 10 Formula 2 drivers of 2020 | Formula 2 - RaceFans

Ferrari won’t appoint new technical director after Resta takes up Haas role | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Ferrari won't appoint new technical director • F1 in talks with Amazon over streaming deal • Red Bull wanted Perez's knowledge of Mercedes power unit - Marko

Read more: Ferrari won’t appoint new technical director after Resta takes up Haas role | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Karthikeyan to lead Asian Le Mans series team - F1 News by PlanetF1

Former Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan is to drive for the newly formed Racing Team India in the 2021 Asian Le Mans series.

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Mazepin retains Haas seat after video controversy - SkySports F1

Haas have reaffirmed that Nikita Mazepin will drive for them in the 2021 Formula 1 season and say they have dealt internally with the Russian's conduct related to a video posted on social media earlier this month.

Read more: Mazepin retains Haas seat after video controversy - SkySports F1

Infiniti leaving Formula 1 after 10-year spell - F1 News by PlanetF1

Infiniti, the luxury car division of the Nissan brand, has announced it is ending its association with Formula 1 after a ten-year spell.

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Haas retains Mazepin in 2021 F1 line-up after conduct probe - Motorsport.com

The team released a statement on Wednesday that stated the Russian driver would join Mick Schumacher as an all-rookie line-up for 2021 as previously announced.
The team had been conducting an investigation into the incident where Mazepin appeared to inappropriately touch a woman in the back of a car in an incident that took place ahead of the 2020 F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi and was briefly ...Keep reading

Read more: Haas retains Mazepin in 2021 F1 line-up after conduct probe - Motorsport.com

Haas to retain Mazepin in 2021 F1 line-up after concluding investigation - Autosport

The Haas Formula 1 team has reiterated its intention to run Nikita Mazepin for 2021 and has concluded its internal investigation into his recent conduct in an online video

Read more: Haas to retain Mazepin in 2021 F1 line-up after concluding investigation - Autosport

Haas to retain Mazepin in 2021 F1 line-up after concluding investigation - Autosport

Haas confirm Mazepin will still race in 2021 - F1 News by PlanetF1

Nikita Mazepin has kept hold of his Haas seat for the 2021 season despite overwhelming criticism for a video he posted on his Instagram account.

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Haas confirm Mazepin will not lose his F1 seat over grope video | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

The Haas Formula 1 team has confirmed Nikita Mazepin will make his debut in the championship next year despite criticism of his behaviour in a video posted to his social media account.

Read more: Haas confirm Mazepin will not lose his F1 seat over grope video | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

Hamilton’s seventh title ‘confirmation of self-belief’ - F1 News by PlanetF1

After questioning for years whether he could do it, Lewis Hamilton said his seventh World title confirmed his self-belief.

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Analysis: Is Mercedes’ Ineos deal its first step towards an F1 exit? | RacingLines - RaceFans

With Honda pulling out and Renault rebranding as Alpine, now Mercedes has diluted its stake in its dominant F1 team. Dieter Rencken analyses whether this is its first step towards an eventual departure.

Read more: Analysis: Is Mercedes’ Ineos deal its first step towards an F1 exit? | RacingLines - RaceFans

McLaren sticking to "targeted" approach for F1 young driver programme - Autosport

McLaren has no plans to abandon its "very targeted" approach to its young Formula 1 driver programme, wishing to avoid the issue of struggling to place its talent

Read more: McLaren sticking to "targeted" approach for F1 young driver programme - Autosport

McLaren sticking to "targeted" approach for F1 young driver programme - Autosport

Bottas selects race pace as biggest improvement - F1 News by PlanetF1

Despite his stronger record on Saturdays, Valtteri Bottas thinks that his race pace was actually his biggest improvement in 2020.

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Did Mercedes sacrifice Abu Dhabi GP pace to exploit test day? - Motorsport.com

While the impact of Mercedes turning its engines down for reliability reasons, and not getting the best from the tyres, explained a lot – there could also be a further hidden factor at play to explain what happened…
The performance drop could revolve around a mindset that Mercedes has operated with for a while: putting its long-term gains of future car development over any short-term ...Keep reading

Read more: Did Mercedes sacrifice Abu Dhabi GP pace to exploit test day? - Motorsport.com

Ranking every race of the 2020 season - F1 News by PlanetF1

With stand-in tracks, shock results and complete chaos, the 2020 season truly spoiled us in terms of entertaining races.

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Formula 1 in talks with Amazon over streaming races - F1 News by PlanetF1

The Financial Times has reported that Formula 1 are holding "active" talks with Amazon over a deal to stream races.

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Ferrari: Only 'bad situation' in 2021 will alter focus on F1 2022 plans - Autosport

Ferrari thinks only a "bad" situation for the team next year will prompt it to compromise its aggressive focus on the opportunities of Formula 1's new 2022 rules

Read more: Ferrari: Only 'bad situation' in 2021 will alter focus on F1 2022 plans - Autosport

Ferrari: Only 'bad situation' in 2021 will alter focus on F1 2022 plans - Autosport

Ferrari: Only 'bad situation' will compromise 2022 F1 focus - Motorsport.com

Although Ferrari is coming off the back of a disappointing 2020 campaign, it is open that it cannot expect to be back fighting at the front next year.
It has set a minimum target of finishing third in the constructors’ championship, but knows even that will be a tough challenge based on the strength of its nearest rivals.
Team boss Mattia Binotto is clear, however, that while Ferrari must ...Keep reading

Read more: Ferrari: Only 'bad situation' will compromise 2022 F1 focus - Motorsport.com

Gasly feels he’d have a ‘chance’ now against Max - F1 News by PlanetF1

Pierre Gasly thinks he is “a better driver” now than when he was at Red Bull – and that it would give him a “chance” in the same car again as Max Verstappen.

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Red Bull look to Perez to spill the beans on Mercedes - F1 News by PlanetF1

Red Bull are hoping for “a lot of input” from their new recruit Sergio Perez about the Mercedes engine - gathered as he worked his notice at Racing Point.

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20 facts on 2020: Telling stats on every F1 driver’s season | 2020 F1 season review - RaceFans

Who did the best starts, was the most formidable qualifier, and suffered the most retirements during 2020? Here are 20 revealing statistics on each driver's season.

Read more: 20 facts on 2020: Telling stats on every F1 driver’s season | 2020 F1 season review - RaceFans

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Hamilton to finally start 2021 contract talks with Mercedes “in the coming days” | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Hamilton to finally start 2021 contract talks with Mercedes "in the coming days" • MCL35M will be 'like a new car' for McLaren • Hulkenberg was a "serious candidate" for Red Bull

Read more: Hamilton to finally start 2021 contract talks with Mercedes “in the coming days” | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sainz thrived in McLaren’s ‘family atmosphere’ - F1 News by PlanetF1

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown believes the "family atmosphere" around the team brought the best out of Carlos Sainz.

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Ocon hails "very strong" progress through comeback F1 season - Autosport

Esteban Ocon feels his progress through his comeback Formula 1 season with Renault has been "very strong" after building his confidence following a year on the sidelines

Read more: Ocon hails "very strong" progress through comeback F1 season - Autosport

Ocon hails "very strong" progress through comeback F1 season - Autosport

Steiner: Schumacher did ‘fantastic job’ in Abu Dhabi - F1 News by PlanetF1

Guenther Steiner has added further support of Mick Schumacher’s impressive work ethic after observing the 2021 Haas driver during FP1 for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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More Ferrari staff to join separate Haas division working on 2022 car | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

Ferrari has confirmed more of its technical staff will follow Simone Resta to the new customer division which will work on Haas's car for the 2022 F1 season.

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Russell suggesting Williams changes after Mercedes experience - Motorsport.com

Russell was drafted in by Mercedes for the Sakhir Grand Prix as replacement for world champion Lewis Hamilton, who had been sidelined by coronavirus.
A botched pitstop and late puncture cost Russell the chance of a maiden F1 win, before he returned to Williams for the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
While Russell will not be allowed to reveal any of Mercedes' direct secrets, his knowledge of how ...Keep reading

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Hamilton’s 2020 penalties ‘won’t happen again’ - F1 News by PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton has insisted the costly penalties he incurred during the 2020 season “won’t happen again” – but he will keep “trying to find an edge”.

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The 'four pillars' that helped Mercedes commit to F1 - Autosport

Mercedes may have faced season-long speculation that it could pull the plug on Formula 1, but there is no doubt it is ending 2020 more committed than ever

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The 'four pillars' that helped Mercedes commit to F1 - Autosport

Berger: Perez and Verstappen ‘strong match’ - F1 News by PlanetF1

Gerhard Berger believes that Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen will make a strong team, and says Red Bull had to sign the Mexican.

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Driver ratings from the 2020 season: Part 2 - F1 News by PlanetF1

In part two of our driver ratings for the 2020 season, we assess the performances of those who finished it in the top 10.

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Ferrari setting up Haas F1 hub in Maranello - Motorsport.com

With Ferrari preparing for the challenge of trimming down its personnel numbers in response to the arrival of a budget cap, it wants to redeploy key staff to its customer team.
Ferrari had already announced earlier this month that Simone Resta, its head of chassis engineering, would be moving to Haas in an undefined role. Now the Italian squad has revealed that more transfers are expected to be ...Keep reading

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Ferrari to set up 'Haas hub' F1 facility at Maranello base - Autosport

Ferrari is to set up a Haas hub in Maranello, with more of the Italian team's personnel set to be moved across to the American-owned outfit

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Ferrari to set up 'Haas hub' F1 facility at Maranello base - Autosport

The 'four pillars' that committed Mercedes to F1 - Motorsport.com

Its recent tie-up with INEOS, which has resulted in a shareholding reshuffle, has created what team boss Toto Wolff has called a 'joint powerhouse' to keep pushing on in F1.
Yet the complications in sorting out the INEOS buy-in, and a neat three-way ownership split of the team, allied to sorting out a fresh team principal contract for Wolff, explains why it took so long to go public with the ...Keep reading

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Red Bull over Mercedes was right choice for Max - F1 News by PlanetF1

Max Verstappen's manager Raymond Vermeulen says choosing Red Bull over Mercedes back in 2014 remains the correct choice.

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Hamilton: 2020 Formula 1 penalty slip-ups "won't happen again" - Autosport

Lewis Hamilton feels he has learned from his penalty slip-ups through the 2020 Formula 1 season, saying the stewards "won't be able to catch me out again"

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Hamilton: 2020 Formula 1 penalty slip-ups "won't happen again" - Autosport

Rosberg: Hamilton not the ‘complete driver’ Schumi was - F1 News by PlanetF1

Nico Rosberg feels Lewis Hamilton isn't quite the "complete" driver that Michael Schumacher was in his Formula 1 career.

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Conclusions from the 2020 season: Part 2 - F1 News by PlanetF1

F1 defied the global health pandemic to stage a 17-race 2020 World Championship - here's the second batch of our conclusions from the season

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Monday, December 21, 2020

Race-by-race: How Horner explained Albon’s route from near-winner to ex-driver | 2020 F1 season - RaceFans

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner's words from every round of the 2020 season chart how Alexander Albon went from a near-winner at round one to losing his seat after the season finale.

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No replacement for Aston Martin as Red Bull’s title sponsor | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: No replacement for Aston Martin as Red Bull's title sponsor • Zanardi slowly recovering vital functions • Mazepin's social media purge prompts speculation over F1 future

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Tilke: ‘Several factors’ caused Grosjean’s horror crash - F1 News by PlanetF1

Hermann Tilke, the designer of the Bahrain circuit, believes that several things made Romain Grosjean's crash as severe as it was.

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Zanardi: The man whose name is a synonym for “hero” - Motorsport.com - IndyCar - Stories

In a motorsport season wracked, wrecked and rebuilt – often on the fly – by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, fans came to expect the worst. When the greatest racer of his generation Sir Stirling Moss, died in April, it was deeply sad, a punch to the gut of everyone who adores the sport as we do, but it wasn’t shocking.
The calamity that befell Alex Zanardi two months later, on the ...Keep reading

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How bad luck hindered Bottas' F1 title challenge - Motorsport.com

But as Valtteri Bottas was left licking his wounds after being outpaced by Mercedes debutant Russell, the Finn also had his race ruined by some awful luck.
It was the latest in a long line of unlucky moments for Bottas in 2020. Although they may not have been enough to turn the tide in the F1 title race against Lewis Hamilton, it would certainly put his season in a different light.
So where ...Keep reading

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Hamilton won’t ease off, ‘not how my mind works’ - F1 News by PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton admits that he could sit back and think 'I'm pretty good', but that just isn't how his mind works.

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Sir Jackie Stewart recovering after knee surgery | 2020 F1 season - RaceFans

Sir Jackie Stewart is recovering in hospital following a planned knee replacement operation earlier this month.

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The bad luck that shaped Valtteri Bottas' failed 2020 F1 title bid - Autosport

An accumulation of poor luck conspired to hamper Valtteri Bottas's Formula 1 title challenge in 2020 as team-mate Lewis Hamilton took his record-equalling seventh title. LUKE SMITH looks back over the season to pick out the moments where the Finn's hopes unravelled

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The bad luck that shaped Valtteri Bottas' failed 2020 F1 title bid - Autosport

Hamilton hails Red Bull's Perez signing - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton says he is "so happy" Sergio Perez has been signed by Red Bull for 2021 and insists Mercedes are braced for a closer F1 battle with the "stronger" combined threat of the Mexican and Max Verstappen.

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Schumacher's work ethic was most impressive thing for Haas - Motorsport.com

Schumacher finally got to do his maiden F1 free practice outing at the season finale in Abu Dhabi, having had a first attempt to do one with Alfa Romeo called off because of rain at the Eifel Grand Prix.
Steiner, who has signed Schumacher for 2021, says that judging the German's speed in free practice was pretty pointless – but he said he saw enough in the garage to be convinced about how ...Keep reading

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F1 Gossip: Hamilton contract latest & Perez reaction - SkySports F1

Mercedes say there remains no rush over Lewis Hamilton's new deal, despite it running out next week; What are people saying about Perez's Red Bull move?

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