Dutch GP boss proposes Tuesday races
Zandvoort boss proposes mid-week races. (GMM) One way through the coronavirus situation for Formula 1 may be midweek races. That is the view of Jan Lammers, chief spokesman of the … Read More
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Todt wanted Ferrari to reveal ‘secret’ agreement
Jean Todt (GMM) Jean Todt admits that the legality of Ferrari's 2019 engine will "absolutely" remain questioned by some. The FIA president has been blasted for agreeing a 'secret' settlement … Read More
Second Portuguese venue eyes F1 race
1984 start at Estoril. The last race at that track was in 1996 (GMM) Two Portuguese circuits have suddenly emerged as potential stand-in venues amid F1's coronavirus crisis. We reported … Read More
Public will switch off to coronavirus – commentator
Austria says it can run two races (GMM) Austrian commentator Ernst Hausleitner thinks people will begin to switch off to the coronavirus hype. Like most people all around the world, … Read More
Sundays ‘really strange’ without F1 – Domenicali
Will F1 get back underway at the French GP, perhaps without fans? (GMM) For the sake of "morale" and the "economy", former Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali hopes Formula 1 racing … Read More
Dale Jr. set for IndyCar iRacing Challenge event at Michigan Saturday
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will join fellow NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson and make his virtual IndyCar debut this weekend. The NBC Sports analyst announced on Twitter Wednesday morning … Read More
Lime Rock Park Announces Trans Am Memorial Day Classic Rescheduled To October Due To COVID-19
Lime Rock The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli and Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) have elected to reschedule the Memorial Day Classic at Lime Rock Park due to concerns … Read More
Commentator sends calendar idea to F1 bosses
Will the F1 season start at Silverstone and race only in Europe in 2020? Well-known Dutch commentator Olav Mol says he has emailed Formula One Management with a proposal about … Read More
Cuts reduce Supercars to skeleton staff
IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi loses control of his Holden and ends up in the kitty litter at Bathurst last year Supercars has scaled back its operations across the board indefinitely … Read More
Red Bull reserve happy with new F1 role
Sergio Sette Camara – Red Bull bench warmer Red Bull's new reserve driver is more than happy with his current role in Formula 1 – even if the coronavirus crisis … Read More
No ‘ghost races’ in DTM – Berger
Gerhard Berger says no DTM races without fans Gerhard Berger has ruled out hosting DTM races without spectators. It has been suggested that top motorsport categories might be able to … Read More
F1 future becomes ‘critical’ in July – Tost
Franz Tost The situation in Formula 1 will become "very critical" if the current shutdown period continues beyond July. That is the view of Franz Tost, boss of one of … Read More
F1 must get ‘creative’ amid pandemic – Rosberg
Nico Rosberg knows F1 is reaching for straws Nico Rosberg has urged Formula 1 to get "creative" amid the coronavirus crisis. So far in this unprecedented situation, the messages are … Read More
Original 2020 F1 calendar ‘must be forgotten’ – Dumontier
Francois Dumontier Race promoter Francois Dumontier said he had no choice other than to postpone June's Canadian GP. As F1 decides to extend the current three-week factory shutdown for a … Read More
Sportsnet, Sportsnet NOW To Air IndyCar iRacing Challenge in Canada
Barber Sportsnet is bringing race fans closer to the track with the IndyCar iRacing Challenge. The virtual events feature NTT IndyCar Series drivers competing in weekly races. The action started … Read More
Canadian F1 GP Race Postponed
Montreal The organizers of the 2020 Canadian Grand Prix – scheduled for June 12-14 – have announced the postponement of the race amid the ongoing global coronavirus outbreak. The news … Read More
F1 extends team factory shutdowns
Team factories to remain closed The FIA has announced the mandatory shutdown for all Formula 1 teams due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended another 5 weeks. "Following unanimous … Read More
IndyCar Barber TV Rating
Barber iRacing action Despite everyone being locked home with nothing to do, NBCSN only earned an average of 162,000 viewers for Saturday's IndyCar iRacing event from virtual Barber. The average … Read More
Trans Am Announces Revised 2020 Schedule
No Detroit race this year Following the interruption to its original schedule, the new Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli 2020 amended calendar will accommodate all the event dates that … Read More
MotoGP Italian and Catalan GPs postponed
Race promoters world wide are whistling in the wind if they think they are going to race in 2020 without a vaccine for Covid-19 The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports … Read More
Losing a team would be ‘a big setback’ for F1
Stroll rumored to be laying off Racing Point staff next (GMM) Two more teams have joined McLaren in furloughing employees amid the coronavirus pandemic. "The furlough period will last until … Read More
‘Uncertainty’ is worst part of crisis – Klien
Christian Klien back in 2008 (GMM) Former F1 driver Christian Klien says the "uncertainty" of the coronavirus crisis is the most difficult part. The Austrian, now 37, is today a … Read More
Gasly hopes for Paul Ricard season opener
Pierre Gasly (GMM) Pierre Gasly is hopeful the Formula 1 season can kick off again by the end of June – in his native France. Officially, with the first eight … Read More
F1 lays off 50% of staff, CEO Carey to take pay cut
Chase Carey lays off half F1's staff for rest of year Formula One has laid off 50 percent of its staff until the end of the season due to the … Read More
Algarve track approved to host F1
Algarve circuit in Portugal (GMM) The Algarve circuit in Portugal has received approval to host Formula 1 races. The Lusa news agency said the circuit in Portimao, in the country's … Read More