Sergio Perez in action for Racing Point in April 2019
Two teams oppose F1's reverse grid plan
It is believed Racing Point has now joined the works Mercedes team in indicating it will vote against experimenting with short qualifying sprints and reverse grids once the 'ghost races' get up and running in July.
Jun 2, 07:33
Paulo Dybala celebrates scoring for Juventus on March 8, 2020
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 20
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the entertainment world.
May 20, 22:39
Alain Prost pictured in August 2018
Customer car idea 'unthinkable' - Prost
Alain Prost has hit back at suggestions 'customer cars' could be a solution amid F1's corona crisis.
May 20, 07:01
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
Marko rejects Ricciardo, Horner rumours
Dr Helmut Marko has played down suggestions Daniel Ricciardo could return to Red Bull Racing in 2021.
May 12, 07:20
Daniil Kvyat pictured on March 12, 2020
Contract talk 'empty' amid crisis - Kvyat
Daniil Kvyat says any talk about the future for Formula 1 drivers is on hold for the corona crisis.
May 5, 07:27
Ralf Schumacher pictured in January 2014
Corona crisis could claim Williams and Haas - Schumacher
At least two teams are at risk of collapse as F1's shutdown period for the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Apr 30, 07:09
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
'All requirements met' for Austria plan - Marko
Red Bull is pushing ahead with its plan for back-to-back spectator-less races in Austria held on consecutive weekends in July.
Apr 27, 06:59
Mattia Binotto pictured on September 27, 2019
Ferrari threatens to quit over budget cap dispute
Ferrari has warned that it could quit Formula 1 over the current dispute about the 2021 budget cap.
Apr 23, 07:27
Gunther Steiner pictured on February 19, 2020
Steiner 'confident' Haas still committed to F1
Gunther Steiner is "confident" that Haas team owner Gene Haas will remain committed to Formula 1 throughout the coronavirus crisis and beyond.
Apr 22, 07:02
Red Bull's Christian Horner pictured in April 2019
Liberty would rescue failing teams - Horner
Liberty Media is ready to bail out teams who go bust during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Christian Horner.
Apr 21, 07:00
Gunther Steiner pictured on February 19, 2020
Haas rejects Red Bull's 'customer car' idea
Gunther Steiner has rejected fellow F1 team boss Christian Horner's 'customer car' proposal amid the sport's coronavirus crisis.
Apr 20, 07:54
Red Bull's Christian Horner pictured in April 2019
Christian Horner confident F1 owners would step in financially to protect teams
The coronavirus pandemic has already led to the postponement or cancellation of nine grands prix this year.
Apr 18, 20:17
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
Red Bull 'ready' with 2020 Austria GP plan
Things are heading "in the right direction" in terms of hosting Formula 1's first race of 2020.
Apr 17, 07:01
Red Bull's Christian Horner pictured in April 2019
Horner trusts owner Liberty to stand by F1
Christian Horner says he trusts Liberty Media to stand firm with Formula 1 throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 1, 06:03
Mario Theissen pictured in 2009
2008-like F1 manufacturer exodus possible - Theissen
BMW's former F1 boss Mario Theissen says it is "of course" possible that the sport could witness an exodus of car manufacturers amidst the global pandemic.
Apr 1, 05:59
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
Marko denies wanting to 'deliberately' infect drivers
Dr Helmut Marko has denied reports that he wanted Red Bull's racing drivers to be "deliberately" infected with coronavirus.
Apr 1, 05:58
Romain Grosjean pictured on February 19, 2020
Drivers had 'no choice' about Melbourne trip - Grosjean
Christian Horner has defended F1's decision to travel to Melbourne just two weeks ago.
Mar 24, 06:18
Toto Wolff pictured on September 28, 2019
Now Baku set to be postponed
Baku, which until now looked set to host the new 2020 season opener, is now expected to be postponed as well.
Mar 23, 08:00
Toto Wolff pictured on September 28, 2019
Wolff, Stroll absent from F1 coronavirus talks
Two conspicuous absences from F1's crisis conference calls are sure to ramp up speculation about the future of Toto Wolff.
Mar 20, 06:48
Christian Horner
Red Bull confirms Mercedes no longer in 'gang of 7'
Red Bull has confirmed reports that Mercedes is no longer part of the 'gang of seven' teams who are siding furiously against Ferrari.
Mar 17, 06:24
Christian Horner
Honda would not have raced in Melbourne
Honda says it would not have taken part in the Australian GP.
Mar 17, 06:21
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
Red Bull admits it would have raced in Melbourne
If it had been up to some Formula 1 teams, they would be preparing to race in Sunday's ultimately-postponed Australian GP.
Mar 14, 06:07
Christian Horner
Vettel 'belongs to our past' - Horner
Christian Horner says Red Bull is not in the market to snap up Sebastian Vettel for 2021.
Mar 13, 05:40
Christian Horner
Bahrain GP 'out of the question' - Horner
With Australia and China already called off, F1 insiders are no longer expecting any racing whatsoever until at least June in Baku.
Mar 13, 03:54
Red Bull's Christian Horner pictured in April 2019
FIA behaviour a 'real scandal' - Marko
Seven Formula 1 teams are threatening legal action over the secret "settlement" agreed between Ferrari and the FIA over the Italian team's 2019 engine.
Mar 5, 06:40
Charles Leclerc pictured on February 28, 2020
'Happy' Leclerc upbeat about Ferrari prospects
Charles Leclerc is remaining upbeat, even after his boss Mattia Binotto admitted the 2020 Ferrari will not be an early winner this season.
Mar 4, 06:11
Toto Wolff pictured on September 28, 2019
Engine could be Mercedes' Achilles heel
Although Mercedes' new DAS-equipped 2020 car has wowed onlookers in Barcelona, the Achilles heel may be the engine.
Feb 28, 06:29
Red Bull's Christian Horner pictured in April 2019
Teams not giving up motorhomes - Horner
F1 teams are unlikely to give up their impressive paddock motorhomes, according to Christian Horner.
Feb 25, 07:06
Christian Horner
Horner not worried about 'pink Mercedes'
Christian Horner is not among those who are concerned about the 'pink Mercedes' that will be on the 2020 grid.
Feb 21, 07:14
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel pictured in November 2019
Ferrari 'not looking for laptimes' - Vettel
Sebastian Vettel has played down early fears about Ferrari's start to the 2020 pre-season.
Feb 21, 07:12
Christian Horner
F1 pushing ahead with Vietnam GP - Horner
Formula 1 is pressing ahead with preparations for the Vietnam GP, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.
Feb 21, 07:11
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
Marko thinks Mercedes steering trick illegal
Dr Helmut Marko thinks Mercedes' innovative steering wheel system, described by Sebastian Vettel as like a "joystick", is illegal.
Feb 21, 07:06
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates with a trophy after winning the race on December 1, 2019
Money could break up Hamilton-Mercedes - Horner
Christian Horner says it is "the financials" that could break up Mercedes' successful eight-year relationship with Lewis Hamilton.
Feb 6, 06:49
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates with a trophy after winning the race on December 1, 2019
Christian Horner: 'Only money row would see Lewis Hamilton leave Mercedes'
Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes contract expires at the end of the season.
Feb 5, 22:30
Red Bull's Christian Horner pictured in April 2019
Russia says no F1 date swap with China
Formula 1 teams are set to discuss how to handle the deepening coronavirus crisis.
Feb 4, 06:41
Paul Ricard French Grand Prix
Saturday's Formula 1 news roundup: Paul Ricard, Toto Wolff, Mario Isola
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Saturday, February 1.
Feb 1, 10:37
Valtteri Bottas pictured on November 28, 2019
Friday's Formula 1 news roundup: Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton, Helmut Marko
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Friday, January 31.
Jan 31, 10:37
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
Red Bull may protest Ferrari engine in 2020 - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull will "definitely protest" if the legality of Ferrari's engine once again becomes a hot topic in 2020.
Jan 31, 06:12
Daniel Ricciardo in action for Renault in April 2019
Thursday's Formula 1 news roundup: Remi Taffin, Marcus Ericsson, Felix Rosenqvist
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Thursday, January 23.
Jan 23, 10:37
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