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Report: Ferrari wants Vettel to take ‘drastic’ pay-cut

Ferrari has reportedly made its first official contract-extension offer to Sebastian Vettel, albeit one that would represent a significant downgrade for the four-time world champion. Per Sky Sport Italia... Read More...

Binotto: Running 2020 season into 2021 an option

Formula 1 is seriously considering the possibility of two-day races and extending the current season into early 2021, according to Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto. With cancellations through the first eight ... Read More...

Ecclestone: I’d consider cancelling the season

Bernie Ecclestone holds little hope of Formula 1 racing this season due to the coronavirus pandemic and said he would have declared it game over already. The 89-year-old former F1 supremo, speaking to Re... Read More...

Project Pitlane unites Formula 1 teams in fighting COVID-19

Britain-based Formula 1 teams have joined forces under the auspices of Project Pitlane to assist the government in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the world at an alarming rate... Read More...

Massa: I wouldn’t replace Vettel with Hamilton

Ferrari would be making a mistake in partnering Lewis Hamilton with incumbent Charles Leclerc, says former Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa. One of the main subplots of the 2020 silly season, much has been ... Read More...

The Undercut: A desperate call for optimism and unity

Wow. Is there anything more to say than that (apart from adding an expletive or ten)? In my opinion, the answer until now has been clearly no. That's why I've taken a break from giving my raw opinion fo... Read More...

Giovinazzi: Lack of Italian drivers due to money

Formula 1's many links with Italy have not alleviated the exorbitant costs of entry for youngsters, says Alfa Romeo's Antonio Giovinazzi. Despite being a country with a legendary passion for motorsport, ... Read More...

Richards: Liberty were very late in their decision about Australia

Former BAR-Honda and Benetton team principal turned Motorsport UK chairman, David Richards has called into question Liberty Media's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during what was to be the Formula 1 seas... Read More...

Richards: Formula 1 cannot afford to lose teams

Motorsport UK chairman David Richards has called on Liberty Media to stand by Formula 1 teams to ensure they don’t go bankrupt during the uncertain world invaded by COVID-19. Of particular concern is the... Read More...

Ricciardo: I’m not allowing myself to go back into holiday mode

Daniel Ricciardo reckons self-isolation makes for a perfect training camp -- although it helps to be on the family farm in western Australia with a swimming pool and some machinery to play with. Speaking... Read More...

IndyCar joins virtual racing boom as season on hold indefinitely

IndyCar isn't sure when it can get its cars on track to officially start the season, but for now, the American open-wheel series will follow the lead of other racing leagues and go virtual. IndyCar's fir... Read More...

NASCAR and IndyCar to share schedules when racing resumes?

Yesterday was bump day for the Indy 500. The Indianapolis 500 is now a summer event. The Monster Mile could be set for a monster-sized NASCAR weekend spectacle of racing. And a supersized shakeup of the... Read More...

COVID-19: Quarantined McLaren personnel home from Australia

McLaren now have all their employees home from Australia after a period in quarantine following a positive test at the cancelled season-opener in Melbourne, the British-based Formula 1 team said on Thursday... Read More...

COVID-19: Indy 500 postponed to August

The Indianapolis 500, one of the world’s biggest single-day sporting events with an estimated crowd topping 350,000, has been postponed until Aug. 23 because of the coronavirus pandemic, IndyCar said on Thu... Read More...

Inside Line: Thank you Mr Todt but your lawyers can take a hike

Dear Mr Jean Todt Thank you for making the effort to answer our questions sparked by three controversial opinion pieces posted on GrandPrix247 which offended you. The questions and your answers - prov... Read More...

Inside Line: Fangio movie has lessons for the future of Formula 1

I highly recommend you watch A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story -- available on Netflix -- an epic documentary providing an enlightening glimpse into an era of great motor racing and the grandest... Read More...

Deletraz and Fittipaldi appointed Haas reserves and eSports drivers

The Haas team has confirmed Pietro Fittipaldi and Louis Deletraz as test reserve drivers, and while the world is in lockdown because of COVID-19, the pair have also been roped into representing the American... Read More...

Red Mist: (When) will Formula 1 race again?

Someone asked me this morning, “When will Formula 1 race again?” Like thirty other people did in the couple of past weeks. The pause was pregnant. My retort today was very different to most. And for very go... Read More...