Coronavirus: Ferrari announces 21-day break as F1 season reshuffles
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Ferrari announces 21-day break as F1 season reshuffles

The Hindu  

Ferrari has paused its Formula One operations for the next 21 days after motorsport chiefs ordered all teams to take their shutdown break before the delayed season can begin. F1 teams were told on Wednesday they must take a three-week break in March and April, when all racing has been suspended due to coronavirus. Grid giant Ferrari has opted to immediately seize the opportunity to shut down for that span, saying it "fully supports" the decision by F1 and motorsport's world governing body the FIA. By moving the traditional mid-season break and asking teams to instead down tools in the coming weeks, F1 hopes some of the postponed races may be able to take place on vacant August weekends.

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Formula One CEO Chase Carey says racing will continue if driver tests positive
4 years, 7 months ago

Formula One CEO Chase Carey says racing will continue if driver tests positive

India TV News  

Formula One races won’t be canceled if a driver tests positive for the coronavirus or if a team withdraws, CEO Chase Carey says. “If a driver has an infection, reserve drivers available.” F1 teams have a tougher time returning to competition than teams in many other sports because of the dozens of people who usually travel to a race and …

Coronavirus: F1 shutdown period extended again - another four weeks takes it to 63 days
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 shutdown period extended again - another four weeks takes it to 63 days

The Hindu  

The mandatory shutdown period in Formula One has been extended by a further four weeks, the FIA announced on Tuesday. With the coronavirus pandemic leading to multiple races at the start of the season being postponed, the mid-season break was brought forward to March and April and extended to three weeks rather than two. With confirmed cases of COVID-19 continuing …

Coronavirus: No Formula One leaves Lewis Hamilton with big void
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: No Formula One leaves Lewis Hamilton with big void

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton says he misses racing every day and not being able to start his quest for a seventh Formula One world title has left "a big void" in his life. Hamilton, who will match Michael Schumacher's record tally of titles if he is crowned champion again, is itching to get back behind the wheel of his Mercedes. "When you …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says they hope to start delayed season with Austrian Grand Prix in July
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says they hope to start delayed season with Austrian Grand Prix in July

Firstpost  

Formula One hopes to start its delayed 2020 season in Austria in July without spectators before ending in Abu Dhabi in December after races in Asia and the Americas, chairman and CEO Chase Carey said. London: Formula One hopes to start its delayed 2020 season in Austria in July without spectators before ending in Abu Dhabi in December after races …

Coronavirus outbreak a wake-up call for 'unhealthy' Formula 1, says McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak a wake-up call for 'unhealthy' Formula 1, says McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl

Firstpost  

Echoing his boss Zak Brown, who warned earlier this month that up to four of the 10 teams could disappear, Seidl made clear there was no scaremongering going on London: The COVID-19 crisis is a final wake-up call for an already ‘unhealthy’ Formula One which risks losing teams unless drastic changes are made, McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl warned on …

Coronavirus: Canadian Grand Prix postponed, F1 shutdown continues
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Canadian Grand Prix postponed, F1 shutdown continues

The Hindu  

The Canadian Grand Prix has become the ninth race of the Formula One 2020 season to be called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. Organisers confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that they were "saddened" to make the decision, with the date in Montreal having been earmarked as a possible opening race for an altered calendar this year. The 2020 …

F1 teams banned from developing 2022 cars this year
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 teams banned from developing 2022 cars this year

The Hindu  

Formula One teams have been barred from developing this year the new cars they will line up in the 2022 championship following a World Motor Sport Council ruling, the FIA announced on Tuesday. The move follows the decision to push back by a year new technical regulations originally set for 2021 which will provide F1 vehicles with completely redesigned aerodynamics, …

F1 World Championship could finish in January: Ferrari boss
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 World Championship could finish in January: Ferrari boss

India TV News  

As Formula 1 seeks to salvage the 2020 season affected severely by the coronavirus pandemic, the world championship could be extended into January next year, says Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto. Carey said in a statement last week that he "fully expected the season to start at some point this summer, with a revised calendar of between 15-18 races". Formula 1 …

Coronavirus: F1 teams open to two-day GPs and season extension
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 teams open to two-day GPs and season extension

The Hindu  

Formula One teams are discussing the prospect of holding two-day grands prix and extending the 2020 season until January 2021. Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto thinks teams will be as flexible as possible to find a solution, including two-day race weekends with practice held on a Saturday. "We can also have two-day weekends, with free practice moved to Saturday morning, …

Coronavirus: McLaren confirms Formula One team returned home
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: McLaren confirms Formula One team returned home

The Hindu  

McLaren has confirmed all team personnel who were in self-isolation in Australia have returned home. The Formula One team withdrew ahead of what was scheduled to be the season-opening race in Melbourne after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus. The Australian Grand Prix was eventually cancelled and the F1 campaign is yet to begin due to the global …

Coronavirus impact: Formula 1 hopes to run shortened season of 15-18 races
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus impact: Formula 1 hopes to run shortened season of 15-18 races

India TV News  

Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has said that they are expecting to run a shortened season of 15-18 races once racing starts after the coronavirus pandemic, which has brought entire sporting calendar to a grinding halt. The original 2020 calendar had 22 races but the season is yet to start with the first eight postponed or cancelled and more likely …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 chairman Chase Carey expecting a shortened season of 15-18 races
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 chairman Chase Carey expecting a shortened season of 15-18 races

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Formula One expects to run a shortened season of 15-18 races once racing can resume after the coronavirus pandemic, hopefully during the European summer, chairman and chief executive Chase Carey said. London: Formula One expects to run a shortened season of 15-18 races once racing can resume after the coronavirus pandemic, hopefully during the European summer, chairman and chief executive …

Coronavirus: Formula One hoping for 15-18 races in 2020
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Formula One hoping for 15-18 races in 2020

The Hindu  

The 2020 Formula One season could include between 15 and 18 races in a revised calendar that will likely run into December, according to Chase Carey. "We recognise there is significant potential for additional postponements in currently scheduled events, nonetheless we and our partners fully expect the season to start at some point this summer, with a revised calendar of …

Coronavirus: F1 postpones three more races amid Covid-19 outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 postpones three more races amid Covid-19 outbreak

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A joint statement from F1 and the FIA read: …

Coronavirus: F1 moves summer break to March and April
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 moves summer break to March and April

The Hindu  

Formula One will have no mid-season break in 2020 after teams voted to bring it forward to March and April in response to the coronavirus pandemic. READ | The mandatory shutdown period has now been moved forward and extended from two weeks to 21 days, opening up dates in August for rescheduling purposes. An FIA statement read: "In light of …

Coronavirus: F1 CEO apologises for disruption, pledges to resume soon
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 CEO apologises for disruption, pledges to resume soon

The Hindu  

Formula One CEO Chase Carey apologised to fans for the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic and pledged to resume the 2020 season as soon as possible in an open letter released on Tuesday. The F1 season was due to resume this past weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, however it was cancelled in the wake of McLaren …

Coronavirus pandemic: McLaren employee who tested positive showing no symptoms, quarantined staff doing well
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: McLaren employee who tested positive showing no symptoms, quarantined staff doing well

Firstpost  

McLaren had already pulled out of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as a result of the test before last weekend’s scheduled race was cancelled London: A McLaren Formula One employee who tested positive for the coronavirus in Australia is showing no signs of symptoms while 14 other staff in quarantine in Melbourne are doing well, the team said on Monday. …

Coronavirus: Postponed F1 races could be held in August
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Postponed F1 races could be held in August

The Hindu  

Ross Brawn said races could be staged during August as part of a reshuffle of the 2020 Formula One calendar. The season is scheduled to start on May 3 with the Dutch Grand Prix, after races in Australia, Bahrain, Vietnam and China were cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Brawn, F1's managing director of motorsports, said the four-week …

F1 Cancels Season-Opening Australian GP Amid Coronavirus Fears
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 Cancels Season-Opening Australian GP Amid Coronavirus Fears

The Quint  

F1 chairman Chase Carey said the right decision had been made, despite the delay in reaching it. Practice, qualifying and Sunday's race were all scrapped, casting doubt over the Bahrain Grand Prix which is scheduled to be held next week and the Vietnamese GP, scheduled for April 5. Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton used the first official news conference with …

NASCAR postpones next two races over coronavirus concerns; IndyCar suspends season
4 years, 9 months ago

NASCAR postpones next two races over coronavirus concerns; IndyCar suspends season

LA Times  

NASCAR and IndyCar both reversed course Friday and pulled the plug on racing this weekend, with IndyCar suspending its season through the end of April due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. “After careful consideration, including regular communication with our event promoters, health officials, and the city administrations in our respective race markets regarding COVID-19, we have made the decision …

Coronavirus fears force the postponement of the F1 Grand Prix in China in April
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus fears force the postponement of the F1 Grand Prix in China in April

ABC  

Formula One organisers have postponed the Chinese Grand Prix that was due to be staged in Shanghai in April, the latest sporting event affected by the fast-spreading coronavirus infection in the country. Key points: The fourth round of the 2020 Formula One season will not go ahead after the postponement of the Chinese Grand Prix Logistics and the movement of …

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