News Details
COVID delay saved Mercedes from struggling engine
Mercedes' former engine chief Andy Cowell said the COVID-enforced delay to the 2020 season came at the perfect time for the team. The Australian Grand Prix was set to kick-off the 2020 Formula 1 season in its traditional slot, but as the effects of the global pandemic started to set in and positive cases were recorded in the paddock, the event was cancelled just hours before FP1. A blanket ban was then enforced by the FIA forcing teams to shut down their factories for 63 days and 49 days for engine suppliers, with the season then rescheduled to start with the Austrian Grand Prix on July 5. Teams were able to return to the factory in preparation for the new season-opener, and Cowell said...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Chinese GP asks for delay
F1’s 23-race calendar for 2021 was an attempt to create a full race...
4y ago from TheParcFerme.com
Vasseur: Alfa Romeo saved by 'revolution' in F1 mindset
Alfa Romeo team principal Frederic Vasseur says that Alfa Romeo was at...
4y ago from F1i.com
F1 Gossip: Australian GP could be postponed over...
Get F1 news in your inbox! By signing up to the newsletter you agree to...
4y ago from Crash.net
Chinese GP promoter submits request to delay F1 race...
The Chinese Grand Prix looks set to become the second 2021 Formula 1 race...
4y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why MotoGP hails 2025 season as a...
MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports has described the conclusion of the 2025...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda wouldn’t even be in top 10 without mid-year...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Ducati had no doubt that Alex Marquez...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez propels MotoGP to record figures in 2025
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
FOX Sports, IndyCar reveal broadcast schedule for 2026...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing completes four-car roster for 2026...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar boss Doug Boles explains new officiating system
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Momentum building for IndyCar’s inaugural Arlington...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Gregoire Munster to contest Dakar Rally and WRC Monte...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota brings Corolla back to rallying with all-new...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Does Martins Sesks have a future with M-Sport in WRC?
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Paul Merson predicts Tottenham vs Liverpool, Everton...
No Mohamed Salah discussions in the Premier League this weekend because...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Everton vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips | 20th...
The Premier League returns to the fold with another round of matches this...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Chelsea put 8 million bid on the table in attempt to...
Chelsea have reportedly put up a 8 million bid for AS Saint-Etienne...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'I don't want to leave' – Arsenal star ends all...
Gabriel Jesus has delivered a powerful statement of intent regarding his...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Charles Leclerc labels huge Ferrari 2026 F1 call a...
Charles Leclerc has backed Ferrari's call to... Read More »
48m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Why Red Bull is braced to endure ‘a tough few months'...
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has warned that the... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc biggest losers as final F1...
RacingNews365 takes a look at the data behind... Read More »
38m ago from RacingNews365.com
