Carlos Sainz Jr in action for McLaren in April 2019
McLaren first F1 team to furlough staff
McLaren is the first Formula 1 team to officially furlough most of its 850 staff amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 2, 06:33
Sebastian Vettel pictured on March 12, 2020
'Rethink everything' amid pandemic - Stuck
Everything has been called into question because of the global pandemic, according to German motor racing legend Hans-Joachim Stuck.
Apr 1, 06:01
Carlos Sainz pictured on November 29, 2018
Coronavirus 'ERTE' scheme 'imminent' in F1 - Sainz
Formula 1 will need to introduce a scheme to protect its economy and workforce amid the global pandemic, according to Carlos Sainz's father.
Mar 31, 06:22
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
Sainz not 'scared' but 'worried' about crisis
In terms of health, McLaren has managed to emerge unscathed from the Melbourne coronavirus scare.
Mar 27, 05:56
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
Sainz deserves rising reputation - Alguersuari
Carlos Sainz deserves his rising status in Formula 1.
Mar 24, 06:18
Carlos Sainz Jr in action for McLaren in April 2019
Coronavirus latest: McLaren confirm mechanic is now free of symptoms
Seven other staff members tested for the disease have all returned negative results.
Mar 18, 15:22
Chase Carey pictured on August 8, 2019
F1 to discuss 'plan B' calendar on Thursday
Chase Carey has admitted that, amid the ongoing global coronavirus crisis, he isn't sure when the 2020 season will get underway.
Mar 18, 06:08
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
Coronavirus latest: Carlos Sainz goes into self-isolation
A member of the driver's McLaren team tested positive at the cancelled Australian Grand Prix.
Mar 17, 18:54
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
F1 teams begin coronavirus quarantine period
F1 team staff arriving back in Europe from Australia are now heading into a two-week quarantine period.
Mar 14, 06:04
Gunther Steiner pictured on February 19, 2020
Steiner defends F1 amid charges of 'poor management'
Gunther Steiner has stopped short of pointing the finger at Liberty Media and the FIA's "poor management" of the coronavirus crisis that is gripping Formula 1.
Mar 12, 08:15
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
Sainz denies suggesting Racing Point 'illegal'
Carlos Sainz has backed away from any suggestion that Racing Point's 2020 car, dubbed the 'pink Mercedes' by many in the paddock, might be illegal.
Mar 9, 06:02
Kimi Raikkonen pictured in July 2019
Raikkonen not worried about coronavirus
Not every personality in Formula 1 is overly worried about the coronavirus.
Mar 6, 06:45
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
Sainz reveals McLaren contract talks
Carlos Sainz has revealed he is already in talks with McLaren about a new contract.
Mar 6, 06:40
Daniil Kvyat pictured on August 1, 2019
Kvyat wants to be Verstappen's teammate
Daniil Kvyat says he wants to return to Red Bull in order to take on Max Verstappen.
Mar 6, 06:39
Charles Leclerc pictured on February 28, 2020
Leclerc will 'respect' Ferrari's call on Vettel
Charles Leclerc says he would be happy if Ferrari signs up Sebastian Vettel for 2021.
Mar 3, 06:22
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
Mercedes three tenths ahead of Red Bull - analysis
Mercedes has a three-tenth advantage over Red Bull-Honda heading into Australia, according to an analysis done by a number of F1 engineers.
Mar 3, 06:19
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
'Impossible' to copy Mercedes car - Sainz
Racing Point's technical boss suggests teams like McLaren are just jealous of what has been dubbed the 'pink Mercedes'.
Mar 2, 06:09
Chase Carey pictured on August 8, 2019
F1 unsure if Melbourne season opener is on
A very dark cloud is now hanging over Formula 1's 2020 season.
Mar 2, 06:07
Daniel Ricciardo pictured on November 14, 2019
Ricciardo skips over Ferrari rumours
Daniel Ricciardo is reluctant to comment on rumours that he is on Ferrari's wish-list for 2021.
Feb 27, 07:03
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel pictured in November 2019
Vettel shoots down retirement rumours
Sebastian Vettel hit back at wild rumours in Barcelona that he could be set to announce his retirement.
Feb 27, 07:02
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
Ferrari rumours 'nice to hear' - Sainz
Carlos Sainz says it is "nice to hear" his name being linked with a switch to Ferrari.
Feb 26, 06:41
Fernando Alonso pictured in May 2019
No return to F1 with McLaren for Alonso - Brown
Zak Brown has ruled out a return to Formula 1 with McLaren for Fernando Alonso.
Feb 26, 06:40
Toto Wolff pictured on September 28, 2019
Drivers hail 'unimaginable' speed of 2020 cars
Formula 1 is stepping into a higher gear in 2020, with many drivers noticing on the first day of winter testing that the cars are faster than last year.
Feb 20, 06:01
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
'Pink Mercedes' makes life difficult for McLaren - Sainz
Racing Point is not hiding the fact that its newly-revealed 2020 car closely resembles last year's title-winning Mercedes.
Feb 20, 05:58
Lando Norris pictured on September 19, 2019
'No reason' to change drivers for 2021 - Seidl
McLaren has "no reason" to contemplate changing drivers ahead of the 2021 season, according to team boss Andreas Seidl.
Feb 19, 06:06
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel pictured in November 2019
Ferrari 'ready to discuss' new Vettel contract
Ferrari is "ready to discuss" extending Sebastian Vettel's contract.
Feb 19, 06:03
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
Sainz wants new McLaren contract
Carlos Sainz has indicated that he wants to extend his McLaren contract.
Feb 14, 06:12
Lando Norris pictured on September 19, 2019
Norris to portray more 'focused' image
Lando Norris says he will portray a more "focused" image in 2020.
Feb 14, 06:04
McLaren team principal Zak Brown pictured on November 21, 2018
McLaren needs 'the best engine' - Seidl
It is important for McLaren to have "the best engine" in 2021, according to team boss Andreas Seidl.
Jan 29, 06:33
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates with a trophy after winning the race on December 1, 2019
Friday's Formula 1 news roundup: Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, Toto Wolff
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Friday, January 24.
Jan 24, 10:37
McLaren team principal Zak Brown pictured on November 21, 2018
Red Bull 'tough environment' for Sainz - Brown
Red Bull was a "tough" environment for Carlos Sainz to thrive in, according to McLaren supremo Zak Brown.
Jan 24, 06:18
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
Marko plays down Vergne's F1 return chances
Dr Helmut Marko has all but ruled out a return to Formula 1 for Jean-Eric Vergne.
Jan 21, 07:24
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
Tuesday's Formula 1 news roundup: Helmut Marko, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Tuesday, January 14.
Jan 14, 10:37
Fernando Alonso pictured in May 2019
F1 return 'on the table' after Indy 500 - Alonso
Fernando Alonso says he will think about a possible return to Formula 1 for 2021 after his third attempt to win the Indianapolis 500 in May.
Jan 14, 06:14
Max Verstappen during practice on November 30, 2019
Thursday's Formula 1 news roundup: Max Verstappen, Toto Wolff, Chase Carey
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Thursday, December 19.
Dec 19, 10:37
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
Sainz eyes new McLaren contract for 2021
Carlos Sainz has indicated he will want to stay at McLaren beyond the end of his 2020 contract.
Dec 19, 06:45
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
Sainz says TV absences in 2019 'strange'
Carlos Sainz says it is "strange" that he has been battling for television coverage in 2019.
Dec 3, 06:02
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
Sainz made 'biggest ever step' in 2019 - father
2019 was a "very big step" forward for Carlos Sainz.
Dec 2, 06:09
Lewis Hamilton during Abu Dhabi qualifying on November 30, 2019
Lewis Hamilton takes pole in Abu Dhabi
The Mercedes driver grabs pole position under the lights at Abu Dhabi.
Nov 30, 14:29
Max Verstappen during practice on November 30, 2019
Verstappen edges out Hamilton in final Abu Dhabi practice
Verstappen finished just 0.074 seconds clear of Hamilton.
Nov 30, 11:19
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