Nico Hulkenberg will return to Formula 1 at this weekend’s British Grand Prix in place of Sergio Perez, who has tested positive for Covid-19.
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Perez ruled out of British GP after testing positive for Covid-19
2020 British Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez will not take part in the British Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19.
Racing Point’s first Mercedes copy was “seconds a lap slower”
2020 F1 season
Posted onRacing Point were first to copy the F-duct and double diffuser from rivals in previous seasons, and team CEO Otmar Szafnauer says recent investment has allowed them to become true “fast followers” of F1’s front-runners.
F1 fans are right to question Haas and Stroll penalty decisions
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Posted onThe Haas drivers’ penalties in Hungary, and lack of any sanction for Lance Stroll’s obviously illegal pass in the previous race, showed how maddeningly impenetrable F1 can be.
Did the FIA really overlook Racing Point’s disputed brake ducts – and will it matter?
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Posted onRacing Point and the FIA appear at odds over whether the team’s contentious brake ducts were inspected in February. But that may not influence whether Renault’s protest is upheld.
Racing Point have taken copying “to the next stage” – Brawn
2020 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onRacing Point have not done anything new by copying a rival’s car, but have done “a more thorough job”, according to F1’s motorsport director Ross Brawn.
Verstappen: Racing Point will never challenge Mercedes for title
2020 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen does not see Racing Point as a potential championship threat to Mercedes, saying: “If you copy, you will always be behind.”
Racing Point prove teams with small budgets can be competitive – Wolff
2020 F1 season
Posted onRacing Point’s performance shows it is “absurd” to claim F1 teams with smaller budgets cannot compete with the front-runners, says Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
Racing Point insist they ‘never intend to break contracts’ as Vettel is linked to Perez’s seat
2020 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onRacing Point say they are happy with both their drivers but did not confirm they will remain at the team next year amid speculation Sebastian Vettel could join them.
Racing Point’s response to Renault protest due in three weeks
2020 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onRacing Point will supply its response to Renault’s protest against their car in three weeks’ time, the team’s CEO has said.
Racing Point expects FIA to dismiss “misconceived” Renault protest against its cars
2020 F1 season
Posted onRacing Point has responded to Renault’s protest against its cars following the Styrian Grand Prix, calling it “misconceived and poorly informed”.
Stewards request Mercedes supply parts of 2019 car after Renault protest Racing Point
2020 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes have been requested to supply parts from their 2019 Formula 1 car in relation to Renault’s protest against Racing Point.
Perez: Racing Point mustn’t “get too excited” after second-fastest team time
2020 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez says Racing Point need to keep their expectations in check after ending the first day of practice as second-quickest team.
Racing Point only planning one update for 2020 car
2020 F1 season
Posted onRacing Point will only bring one major update for its 2020 car before switching its focus to the “front-to-back” aerodynamic change for next season.
The “big learnings” Racing Point gained about F1’s new normal from their Silverstone run
2020 F1 season
Posted onAfter running their 2020 car at Silverstone yesterday, Racing Point discovered power unit changes may take twice as long due to F1’s new restrictions during race weekends.
Racing Point also sharing Mercedes reserve drivers with McLaren
2020 F1 season
Posted onMercedes has made arrangements to share its reserve drivers with McLaren and Racing Point if they are required during the 2020 F1 season.
Stroll tipped to appoint Mercedes executive in charge of Aston Martin
2020 F1 season
Posted onRacing Point owner Lawrence Stroll has been tipped put a former Mercedes executive in charge of the Aston Martin car maker he invested in earlier this year.
Aston Martin officially confirms return to F1 in 2021
2020 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin has officially announced it will return to Formula 1 as a full team next year when it takes over Racing Point.
No delay to Aston Martin’s F1 entry despite pandemic, says Stroll
2021 F1 season
Posted onRacing Point owner Lawrence Stroll insists plans to rebrand the team as Aston Martin next year are still on-track despite the disruption caused by the global pandemic.
Ferrari closes F1 factory due to Coronavirus, other teams remain open
2020 F1 season
Posted onFerrari has closed its factory in Maranello due to the Coronavirus but Mercedes, Renault, Racing Point and Williams’ British and French bases remain open.