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Motorsport.com Why F1's new initiative on racism must follow Hamilton's lead

Why F1's new initiative on racism must follow Hamilton's lead

Formula 1's 'We Race as One' announcement contained a key pledge about the initiative's long-term aims.
By Alex Kalinauckas 23 June 2020
Motorsport.com F1's Charles Leclerc drives Monaco for controversial film remake

F1's Charles Leclerc drives Monaco for controversial film remake

Ferrari Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc has completed his filming run for the remake of the controversial short movie 'C'etait un rendez-vous', by lapping the Monaco Grand Prix circuit on Sunday.
By Alex Kalinauckas 25 May 2020
Motorsport.com Racing Point still has the 'lowest budget' in F1

Racing Point still has the 'lowest budget' in F1

Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer says his team is still the smallest Formula 1 squad by budget and staff size even after Lawrence Stroll’s investment in the squad.
By Alex Kalinauckas 09 May 2020
Motorsport.com 'No egos' led to Mercedes-inspired car - Racing Point

'No egos' led to Mercedes-inspired car - Racing Point

Racing Point technical director Andrew Green feels a lack of egos allowed his team to abandon its long-held aerodynamic concept and adopt its 2020 Formula 1 car's Mercedes-inspired approach.
By Alex Kalinauckas 08 May 2020
Motorsport.com 2021 F1 cars will look 'slightly different' despite carryover

2021 F1 cars will look 'slightly different' despite carryover

Racing Point technical director Andrew Green expects the cars used in Formula 1's 2021 season will look "slightly different", despite the 2020 designs being redeployed as a coronavirus cost-saving measure.
By Alex Kalinauckas 06 May 2020
Motorsport.com Norris: F1 shutdown has created 'level playing field'

Norris: F1 shutdown has created 'level playing field'

McLaren driver Lando Norris reckons the responses to the coronavirus pandemic from Formula 1 and the FIA regarding team operations has created a “level playing field” on car development.
By Alex Kalinauckas 19 April 2020
Motorsport.com Norris: I won't be someone I'm not when F1 resumes

Norris: I won't be someone I'm not when F1 resumes

McLaren's Lando Norris says he will not "try and be someone I'm not" when Formula 1 racing resumes, after saying he was at times "too jokey" in his rookie season.
By Brian Potter 14 April 2020
Motorsport.com Norris now “more precise” with McLaren after gaining “respect”

Norris now “more precise” with McLaren after gaining “respect”

Lando Norris feels he has gained “respect” after completing his first Formula 1 season, and that this has led to McLaren listening to and relying more to his feedback.
By Alex Kalinauckas 11 April 2020
Motorsport.com Norris: Reverse Silverstone layout would be cool but tricky

Norris: Reverse Silverstone layout would be cool but tricky

Lando Norris says the idea of reversing Silverstone to add more events to the shortened 2020 Formula 1 calendar is a “great opportunity”, even if the alternate layout looks “tricky”.
By Alex Kalinauckas 08 April 2020
Motorsport.com UK teams to help with ventilator production via Project Pitlane

UK teams to help with ventilator production via Project Pitlane

The collective of seven UK-based Formula 1 teams working to assist the British government in combatting the coronavirus crisis will pool its resources and work united as 'Project Pitlane'.
By Alex Kalinauckas 28 March 2020
Motorsport.com Quarantined McLaren F1 staff to make UK return this week

Quarantined McLaren F1 staff to make UK return this week

The McLaren Formula 1 team staff that had been quarantined in Melbourne due to coronavirus concerns since the aborted 2020 Australian Grand Prix will return to the UK this week.
By Alex Kalinauckas 25 March 2020
Motorsport.com F1 boss responds to Hamilton's 'cash is king' comments

F1 boss responds to Hamilton's 'cash is king' comments

Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has rebuffed Lewis Hamilton's quip that the championship travelling to the now-cancelled Australian Grand Prix during the developing coronavirus crisis was because "cash is king".
By Alex Kalinauckas 15 March 2020
Motorsport.com Russell: 'No way' Williams will be as slow as in 2019

Russell: 'No way' Williams will be as slow as in 2019

George Russell feels there is “no way” Williams will be as far off the pace of is its 2020 Formula 1 rivals as it was last year.
By Alex Kalinauckas 24 February 2020
00:54 Motorsport.com Racing Point debuts 2020 livery, names BWT as title sponsor

Racing Point debuts 2020 livery, names BWT as title sponsor

The Racing Point Formula 1 team has revealed its 2020 livery and announced a title sponsorship deal with long-term backer BWT.
By Alex Kalinauckas 17 February 2020
Motorsport.com AlphaTauri presents new-look F1 car for 2020

AlphaTauri presents new-look F1 car for 2020

The rebranded AlphaTauri Formula 1 team – formerly Toro Rosso – has unveiled a new look for its 2020 car, the AT01.
By Alex Kalinauckas 14 February 2020
Motorsport.com Pirelli unlikely to test prototype tyres on race weekends again

Pirelli unlikely to test prototype tyres on race weekends again

Mario Isola says Pirelli is unlikely to test prototype tyres at Formula 1 race weekends again after its negative 2019 US Grand Prix experience.
By Alex Kalinauckas 02 February 2020
Motorsport.com Alonso: Rivals aren't exploiting Hamilton's 'weakness'

Alonso: Rivals aren't exploiting Hamilton's 'weakness'

Fernando Alonso feels Lewis Hamilton has "weak points" in Formula 1 "that have not been stressed yet", as the double world champion eyes a grand prix racing return in 2021.
By Alex Kalinauckas 30 January 2020
33:51 Motorsport.com Leclerc reveals Ferrari victory at Monza 'gave me chills'

Leclerc reveals Ferrari victory at Monza 'gave me chills'

Charles Leclerc says standing on the Monza podium after triumphing in the 2019 Italian Grand Prix for Ferrari “gave me chills” as the Tifosi celebrated below him.
By Alex Kalinauckas 13 January 2020
Motorsport.com Bottas knows 'final step' to beat Hamilton

Bottas knows 'final step' to beat Hamilton

Valtteri Bottas reckons the "final step" he needs to beat his Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Lewis Hamilton is improving the consistency of his performances.
By Alex Kalinauckas 12 January 2020
Motorsport.com Vergne: 'Logical' for eco-minded Hamilton to join Formula E

Vergne: 'Logical' for eco-minded Hamilton to join Formula E

Jean-Eric Vergne says it would be “a logical step” for Lewis Hamilton to sample Formula E following the five-time Formula 1 world champion’s recent comments about the environment.
By Alex Kalinauckas 18 October 2019
Motorsport.com Wolff 'didn't believe Formula E could make it'

Wolff 'didn't believe Formula E could make it'

Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff says he initially "didn't believe that Formula E could make it", but decided to consider the electric championship after seeing its approach lead to growth.
By Alex Kalinauckas 12 September 2019
Motorsport.com Porsche reveals 99X Electric 2019/20 FE car

Porsche reveals 99X Electric 2019/20 FE car

Porsche has unveiled the 99X Electric ABB FIA Formula E car for its maiden season in the championship.
By Alex Kalinauckas 29 August 2019
Motorsport.com Extreme E prototype SUV revealed

Extreme E prototype SUV revealed

The base-prototype Extreme E electric off-road SUV has been launched at the Goodwood Festival of Speed by series founder Alejandro Agag and chairman Gil de Ferran.
By Alex Kalinauckas 05 July 2019
Motorsport.com Formula E took security steps to avoid ‘gilets jaunes’ protests

Formula E took security steps to avoid ‘gilets jaunes’ protests

ABB FIA Formula E operations staff wore blue high-visibility kit at the Paris E-Prix as a result of disturbances in the French capital caused by the ‘gilets jaunes’ protest movement.
By Alex Kalinauckas 28 April 2019
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