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Sebastian Vettel, F1

Vettel opens up on Ferrari contract, F1 2020, ESports racing & more

Sebastian Vettel has opened up on his Ferrari contract, the 2020 F1 season, ESports racing and more as he spoke to multiple media this week. With no racing happening, Ferrari had certain media outlets including...
F1, Budget Cap, COVID-19, Jean Todt

Todt attends ‘important’ meeting as F1 discusses budget cap, calendar

FIA President Todt met Chase Carey, Ross Brawn and F1 teams' heads via video conferencing as they discussed budget cap and 2020 calendar. As everyone waits for any action to begin on track, the work...
Formula E, Berlin EPrix, COVID-19

Formula E postpones Berlin EPrix, extends season suspension

The FIA Formula E Championship has postponed the Berlin EPrix due to COVID-19, extending their 2019/20 season suspension through to the very end of June. Shortly following the launch of their ESports series - the...
MotoGP, COVID-19

MotoGP rules changes approved to cut costs along with Moto2/Moto3

The GP Commission has announced rules changes in MotoGP and also Moto2 and Moto3 to cut costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic after the latest meet. One of the bigger changes approved by GP Commission which...
Daniel Ricciardo, F1

Ricciardo names five underrated F1 rivals he competed against

Renault's Daniel Ricciardo has penned his first 'Dan's Diary' page amid the COVID-19 pandemic, where he names five underrated F1 rivals he raced. With plenty of time to kill, Ricciardo - from his farmhouse -...
F1, Tik Tok

F1 expands social media reach with new Tik Tok account

F1 has joined yet another social media platform - under Liberty Media - as it opened up a Tik Tok account amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ever since Liberty Media took over F1, the sport has...
F1, Netflix, Drive to Survive

Drive to Survive maker shares insights on creating Netflix F1 series

Drive to Survive maker Box to Box Films' Paul Martin shares insights on what goes in creating the Nteflix's F1 series, reaching to millions worldwide. A​ lot goes into making a television series, and especially...
F1, Project Pitlane, COVID-19

F1 teams pushing with Project Pitlane despite few setbacks

The seven UK-based F1 teams are pushing all out to help the Government and NHS through Project Pitlane, even though some have hit a setback. We have already seen how Mercedes, together with UCL and...
Sir Stirling Moss, Tributes, F1

Sir Stirling Moss receives immense love from across communities

Tributes for Sir Stirling Moss has been pouring in from across communities whether motor racing or any other for the F1 legend who sadly passed away on Sunday. Since his unfortunate passing on Sunday -...
Williams, F1, Re-financing., Michael Latifi

Williams F1 secures re-financing with links to Michael Latifi

Canadian food magnate Michael Latifi has loaned Williams an undisclosed quantity of money, assisting the struggling British F1 team. Recently, the United Kingdom's Government documents showcased that Michael Latifi, father of F1 driver Nicholas, had...
F1, Duels, 1990

F1 Duels: Five of the best ones from the 1990s decade

The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed us time to go back in the history and find some of the best duels we have seen on track among some of the greats in F1. This is the...
Haas, COVID-19, F1, Furlough

Haas employees also on furlough, senior F1 members/drivers take pay cut

Haas F1 Team are latest to note about furlough within their outfit for certain employees while senior members/drivers have taken a pay cut. After the confirmation from McLaren, Racing Point, F1, Williams and Renault regarding...
Renault, F1, COVID-19, Furlough

Renault F1 furloughs majority at Enstone as Viry staff on limited schedule

Renault F1 Team is latest to furlough its employees at Enstone with others on pay cut as Viry base already on part-time schedule. The Renault-Sport F1 team has become one of many to furlough staff,...
Formula E, Gen2 EVO, COVID-19

Formula E postpones Gen2 EVO car to cut costs amid pandemic

The FIA Formula E Championship has decided to postpone the Gen2 EVO car as they take a call to cut costs amid COVID-19 pandemic. With COVID-19 pandemic creating havoc around the globe, Formula E had...
Dorna Sports, MotoGP, COVID-19

Dorna says cancelling 2020 MotoGP/World SBK season ‘last resort’ option

Dorna Sports says cancelling the 2020 MotoGP and World Superbike season will be a last resort option as MotoE racer Dominique Aegerter helps his trainer in COVID-19. The cancellation of the Qatar MotoGP race seems...
F1, Ross Brawn

Brawn: F1 eyes 18-19 races with July start in Europe, closed doors racing

Ross Brawn says F1 is looking at July start in Europe where closed door racing is possible with 18-19 races in mind which includes two-day format. While speaking to Sky Sports F1, Brawn has stated...
Portimao Circuit, F1

Portimao circuits gets FIA Grade 1 license, can now hold F1-level races

The Algarve International Autodrome, also known as Portimao circuit, has obtained the FIA ​​Grade 1 license as it can now hold F1-level races. The circuit in Portugal, which was built in the Algarve region -...
FIA, F1, COVID-19

FIA confirms F1 shutdown extension of teams and engine manufacturers

The FIA has confirmed that the shutdown has been officially extended for all the F1 teams and the four engine manufacturers due to COVID-19. With COVID-19 pandemic derailing everything around the globe, the FIA were...
F1, Racing Point, COVID-19

F1, Racing Point latest to furlough and have pay cuts amid pandemic

F1 and Racing Point have joined in to furlough some of its employees while the senior management/drivers will take a pay cut amid COVID-19 pandemic. After McLaren and Williams, even F1 and Racing Point have...
Mercedes, COVID-19, F1

Mercedes ready with mass breathing aide delivery from Brixworth base

Mercedes has provided an update about their work with the breathing aide they were preparing with UCL and UCLH at their Brixworth F1 base. Mercedes notes that they are ready with mass delivery of the...
MotoGP, COVID-19

MotoGP start pushed to late June as Italian GP & Catalan GP postponed

The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports has confirmed postponement of Italian GP and Catalan GP as well as the 2020 MotoGP start gets pushed to late June. As expected, the MotoGP races in Mugello (May...
IndyCar, COVID-19

IndyCar releases new 2020 schedule with double-headers, starts in June

IndyCar has released a revised schedule for 2020 with Detroit race gone while two races to take place at IMS Road Course and also a double-header at Iowa and Laguna Seca. Shortly after coming out...
Williams, F1, COVID-19

Williams furloughs employees as F1 drivers and management take pay cut

ROKiT Williams Racing has joined McLaren in furloughing employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic as its F1 drivers and senior management have agreed for pay cut. Last week, McLaren confirmed to FormulaRapida.net that they have indeed...
Louis Deletraz, F1

Deletraz Lockdown Q&A: F1 role/drive, F2/Le Mans goal, future & more

Haas F1 test and reserve driver Louis Deletraz speaks about his expanded role along with F2 and Le Mans goal plus future in an exclusive interview. With lockdown in place, FormulaRapida.net is trying to bring...
F1 Duels

F1 Duels: 10 of the best from 1950s to 1980s period

The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed us time to go back in the history and find some of the best duels we have seen on track among some of the greats in F1. This is the...
WEC, COVID-19

WEC releases revised 2019-20 calendar, 2021 to be re-worked fully

The FIA ​​World Endurance Championship (WEC) has released a revised 2019-20 calendar, while they have confirmed that 2021 will be re-worked fully. With motor racing activities on a halt due to COVID-19 pandemic, the WEC...
Andrea Iannone, MotoGP

Iannone breaks silence on doping ban, thanks everyone for support

Aprilia's Andrea Iannone breaks his silence on the 18 months doping ban from racing in MotoGP and anywhere else as he thanks everyone for their support. The FIM International Disciplinary Court, even though understood that...
Toto Wolff, Aston Martin, Mercedes

Wolff puts brakes on Aston Martin link, eyes longer future with Mercedes

Toto Wolff has puts brakes on his Aston Martin link amid fresh rumors after F1 team confirmation as he says he is eyeing a longer future with Mercedes. Already when Aston Martin was put on...
MotoGP, French GP

MotoGP confirms French GP postponement as 2020 start further delayed

The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports have confirmed the postponement of the French GP as well as the 2020 MotoGP season start is further delayed. As expected, MotoGP has confirmed that French GP has been...
McLaren, F1 COVID-19

McLaren reveals pay cut for F1 drivers and employees amid pandemic

McLaren Racing has revealed details of pay cut for its F1 drivers and also employees due to COVID-19 pandemic, some have been put on furlough. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, McLaren have become one of...