A new title sponsor will have to be found to keep the German Grand Prix on the F1 calendar in 2020 if Mercedes does not extend its current deal.
2020 F1 season articles archive
Articles on the 2020 F1 season.
“It’s going to be massively quick”: F1 drivers on Zandvoort’s return
2020 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 drivers say Zandvoort is going to be a “massively quick” circuit for their cars next year, but are concerned overtaking will prove difficult.
How Zandvoort will change to host its first F1 race for 35 years
2020 F1 season
Posted onZandvoort circuit director Jan Lammers says some corners will be eased to aid overtaking at the 2020 Dutch Grand Prix but they won’t change “our Eau Rouge”.
Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort confirmed on F1 calendar for 2020
2020 F1 season
Posted onThe Dutch Grand Prix will return to Formula 1 next year at Zandvoort, 35 years since the race was last held at the seaside circuit.
‘90% chance’ of new Spanish GP deal for 2020
2020 F1 calendar
Posted onThe president of the Circuit de Catalunya has told RaceFans he believes there is a more than 90% chance a new deal will be signed to keep F1 at the track in 2020.
Russell hopes Zandvoort keeps gravel run-off for F1
2020 F1 season
Posted onZandvoort should retain its gravel run-offs if it hosts a Dutch Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar in 2020, says George Russell.
Sainz fears it’s “too late” to save Spanish GP for 2020
2020 F1 calendar
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr fears it may be too late to ensure the Spanish Grand Prix has a place on the 2020 F1 calendar.
New $17 million deal to keep Italian GP at Monza
2020 F1 season
Posted onMonza’s place on the 2020 F1 calendar is set to be confirmed as the race promoters have agreed a new deal at a reduced price.
No change to qualifying in 2020 as ‘Q4’ plan fails to find support
2020 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s qualifying format will remain unchanged in 2020 as the new sporting regulations for next season confirms plans to introduce a ‘Q4’ stage have not been approved.
Miami promoters ‘scrap plan for downtown F1 race’
2020 F1 season
Posted onA Formula 1 race in Miami will not take place at the downtown location which was originally chosen as the grand prix venue.
Wolff sees no reason to change driver line-up after another one-two
2019 F1 season
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he sees no reason to consider changing drivers when Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas are delivering one-twos for the team.
Video: First look at an onboard lap of Vietnam’s F1 track
2020 F1 season
Posted onWatch the first onboard lap of the Vietnam street circuit which will host a round of the 2020 F1 world championship.
Vettel says he’s not thinking of retirement yet
2019 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel says retirement isn’t on his mind yet despite recent comments by Bernie Ecclestone suggesting he might be thinking of leaving the sport.
Q4 change aimed at increasing TV viewers – Steiner
2020 F1 season
Posted onHaas team principal Guenther Steiner says a new ‘Q4’ session has been proposed for the 2020 F1 season to increase viewers during qualifying.
Miami Grand Prix decision delayed again
2020 F1 season
Posted onThe Miami City Commission has deferred its decision on whether to approve a Formula 1 race in the city in 2020 until late next month.
Racing Point to use Mercedes wind tunnel
2019 F1 season
Posted onRacing Point will begin using its engine supplier Mercedes’ wind tunnel for car development later this season.
Pirelli: F1 turning against plan for “very high degradation tyres” in 2020
2020 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s planned return to “very high degradation tyres” in 2020 is now unlikely to happen, according to Pirelli.
Should Formula 1 add a ‘Q4’ session in 2020?
Debates and Polls
Posted onFormula 1 could add a new Q4 stage in time for the 2020 season. Should they – or is the qualifying format fine as it is?
The ‘baby shark fin’ and other F1 tech tweaks coming for 2020
F1 technology
Posted onNew F1 rules for 2020 target fuel flow tricks, ensure drivers control their own starts and require teams to display larger car numbers on new ‘baby shark fins’.
Horner wary new Q4 session could be “change for the sake of change”
2020 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says proposals to introduce a new fourth round to qualifying sessions in the 2020 F1 season must not be “change for the sake of change”.