Sebastian Vettel says the first sector at the Nurburgring was his key weakness after lapping half a second slower than his team mate in qualifying.
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Leclerc surprised to qualify fourth in cold conditions
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc is pleased Ferrari’s upgrades are working as planned and said he did not expect to take a second-row start in cold conditions at the Nurburgring.
Shortened Eifel GP weekend shows F1 has “too much practice”
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers say they have too much time to practice during race weekends, after poor weather around the Nurburgring forced the cancellation of two sessions yesterday.
Hamilton wanted to start the race on medium tyres
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he wanted to start the Eifel Grand Prix on the medium tyres, but was overruled by his Mercedes team.
Bottas: “Spot-on” pole position lap was “just what I needed”
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas says he got his final lap in qualifying “spot-on” as he stormed to pole position for the Eifel Grand Prix.
Red Bull ‘definitely made a good step’ says Verstappen after strongest qualifying pace yet
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says Red Bull have made a clear improvement with their car after the team lapped closer to Mercedes than they have all year at the Nurburgring.
Bottas sees off Hamilton and Verstappen for Nurburgring pole
2020 Eifel Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onValtteri Bottas saw off a challenge from Max Verstappen to continue Mercedes’ run of pole positions at the Nurburgring.
2020 Eifel Grand Prix grid
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas will start the Eifel Grand Prix from pole position ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Hulkenberg says last-minute call-up was “even crazier than the last one”
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg received a phone call from Racing Point saying “hurry, we need you here” just four hours before qualifying was due to begin at the Nurburgring.
Official: Hulkenberg to replace Stroll for Eifel Grand Prix
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg has been recalled to make his third appearance in an F1 round this year for Racing Point, this time as a substitute for Lance Stroll.
Bottas quickest as unwell Stroll misses practice
2020 Eifel Grand Prix third practice
Posted onValtteri Bottas led a cold final hour of practice which saw several spins. However Lance Stroll did not take part due to illness and could be replaced by Nico Hulkenberg this weekend.
Unwell Stroll sits out final practice at Nurburgring
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onLance Stroll is not taking part in today’s final practice session at the Nurburgring. His Racing Point team have said he is unwell.
Honda exit won’t affect Tsunoda’s F1 debut chances
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onYuki Tsunoda’s chances of gaining a promotion to Formula 1 will not be affected by Honda’s decision to leave the sport, according to senior figures at the Japanese manufacturer and Red Bull.
2020 Eifel Grand Prix practice in pictures
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Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix, when poor weather conditions prevented any running from taking place.
F1 drivers briefed on alternative medical evacuation plan after cancelled sessions
2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 has put new medical evacuation procedures in place to avoid a repeat of Friday’s cancelled practice sessions at the Nurburgring.
Make your 2020 Eifel Grand Prix predictions
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Honda explains why it committed to IndyCar after announcing F1 exit
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Posted onHonda have said their US-based division made Indycar decision independently of Japan-led F1 programme.
F1 reports three positive Covid-19 cases during last week
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Posted onFormula 1 has confirmed three people tested positive for Covid-19 during the past week.
Hamilton and Bottas need to ‘live like hermits’ to avoid Covid – Wolff
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Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff says it is “critical” Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas take every precaution to avoid exposure to Covid-19 after two cases were confirmed within the team.
Second practice also cancelled at Nurburgring due to weather conditions
2020 Eifel Grand Prix second practice
Posted onBoth of today’s practice sessions at the Nurburgring have been cancelled as a result of the weather conditions in the area.