Mercedes’ revolutionary steering system has been banned for 2021 despite the regulations staying the same over the next two seasons. The move comes as part of a series of changes made by governing body the FIA to tidy up the rules in response to the effects of the global coronavirus crisis. Mercedes’ so-called ‘dual-axis steering’

Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marko said he advised his drivers to become infected with coronavirus while the season is in hiatus. The 76-year-old said he had the idea to bring his Formula 1 drivers and juniors together in a camp, which “would be the ideal time for the infection to come”. “They are all

There have been many memorable drivers who have graced the Formula 1 grid over the years… But how many do you think you could name from three simple clues? Below is a list of 10 with snippets of their career for you to work out who they are. All you have to do is type

A breathing aid that can help keep coronavirus patients out of intensive care has been created in under a week. University College London engineers worked with clinicians at UCLH and Mercedes Formula One to build the device, which delivers oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices are already

The world championship could extend into January next year as Formula 1 seeks to salvage the 2020 season, says Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto. The first eight races have been called off and the British Grand Prix in July is one of the next events under threat. Binotto said teams are in “constant dialogue” with F1

The punch came in the seventh round: a stinging uppercut from Joe Frazier to the jaw of Lennox Lewis. The former British world champion tried to regain his feet but stumbled back and was counted out by the referee. Smokin’ Joe raised his glove in victory as thousands of fans watching at home shared the

The US-based Haas team have named Brazilian Pietro Fittipaldi and Swiss Louis Deletraz as their official test and reserve drivers for this season. Fittipaldi, grandson of twice Formula 1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi, was test driver for Haas last season when racing in the German Touring Car series. Deletraz, who finished eighth in Formula 2 in

The McLaren staff quarantined in Melbourne as a result of a coronavirus case at the abandoned Australian Grand Prix are all back in the UK. Sixteen employees spent two weeks in self-isolation after one tested positive in the lead up to the race. McLaren said: “All team personnel who were in self-isolation in Melbourne have

The organiser of the Canadian Grand Prix says there are about three weeks before a decision has to be made whether to postpone the race. The event, on 14 June, is the first on the original schedule not yet postponed in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. “We would have to make a decision by

The McLaren staff quarantined in Melbourne as a result of a coronavirus case at the abandoned Australian Grand Prix are due to arrive home this week. Sixteen team members spent two weeks in self-isolation after one McLaren employee tested positive for coronavirus in the lead up to the race. The infected individual is already back

McLaren driver Lando Norris battles with popular streamer Jimmy Broadbent in the closing laps of F1’s inaugural Virtual Grand Prix. The race, won by Formula 2 star Guanyu Zhou, was staged on a virtual version of the Bahrain Grand Prix circuit and included drivers such golfer Ian Poulter, Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and former

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix, due to take place on 7 June, has been postponed as a result of the coronavirus crisis. The street race in Baku is the eighth race to be called off at the start of the 2020 World Championship season. Race organisers said they would work closely with F1 “with a view

Lewis Hamilton has described people who are ignoring advice on social distancing during the coronavirus crisis as “irresponsible and selfish”. The UK government advises against large gatherings and wants people to stay at least two metres away from others. Hamilton, who has been self-isolating but shown no symptoms, said he was “so sad” about lives

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he has undergone a period of isolation after recently being pictured with actor Idris Elba, who has tested positive for coronavirus. Hamilton, 35, was at an event in London earlier this month with Elba. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau – wife of the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – was

McLaren’s switch from Renault to Mercedes engines next year will go ahead despite teams having to run the same cars for two years. The coronavirus pandemic has led to a series of rule changes, including a requirement that the chassis must be carried over into next year. McLaren’s engine move was discussed in that context

The global coronavirus crisis has sent shockwaves through sport and Formula 1, like all other major organisations, is grappling with the question of how to move forward. The season has been thrown into disarray. The first six races have been postponed – or cancelled completely in the case of the Monaco Grand Prix, the jewel

Formula 1 teams are aiming to work out a plan to increase the supply of medical equipment to fight coronavirus within a few days. F1 and the teams are working with the UK government and health authorities to produce more ventilators, which are needed in intensive care units. F1 teams have engineering capabilities that could

Formula 1 has launched an esports grand prix series featuring current drivers to ensure fans can continue to follow the season virtually. The ongoing coronavirus situation means on-track racing has been postponed until the end of May at the earliest. The virtual races will run in place of every postponed grand prix, starting with a