F1 Today – 14/04/2020
The latest news and analysis behind the headlines from across Formula One, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. Plus, the latest on the impact of coronavirus.
The latest news and analysis behind the headlines from across Formula One, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective. Plus, the latest on the impact of coronavirus.
The former Mercedes driver Sir Stirling Moss has died aged ninety in the early hours of Easter Sunday. The Englishman won 212 Grand Prix and many other races and is regarded as ‘the greatest driver to never to win the world championship’. His world championship results saw him win sixteen races in ten years from
Hamilton believes he’s more a team player Lewis Hamilton believes he has become “more of a team player” compared to when he was younger. Speaking to the media the five-times champion says that his understanding of how to approach grand prix racing and how much risk to take has changed over the years. Asked about
Renault a decade behind says Abiteboul Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says that the team was nearly a decade behind when they returned as a works team in 2016. The manufacturer ran the Enstone team between 2001-09, before selling the team to Genii Capital. The manufacturer then brought back the team in 2015, but
Alonso doesn’t rule out Ferrari return Fernando Alonso says he hasn’t ruled out returning to Ferrari and have warned that McLaren needs to become winners this year to persuade him to stay. The Spaniard who is out of contract at the end of the season, says he will leave the team unless they convince him
Bottas joins Mercedes Valtteri Bottas will join Mercedes from Williams this season it’s been confirmed. After weeks of speculation, Formula One’s biggest rumour was finally became fact. The move had been on the cards for a number of weeks, following the sudden retirement of World champion Nico Rosberg’s in December. Leaving Mercedes with a vacancy
Mercedes prepared for a “brave decision” Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, says they are prepared to make a “brave decision” when choosing the replacement for Nico Rosberg. The management team of the car company has been meeting to pick a replacement, after the surprise announcement on Friday that he had retired from the sport Earlier this
F1 still needs Ecclestone – Moss Sir Stirling Moss says that following the takeover by liberty Media for £3.3bn the sport still needs Berine Ecclestone. When the takeover was announce Ecclestone said he plans stay in his role for three more years after US firm Liberty Media agreed to buy a 35.3% stake from CVC