News Details
COVID delay saved struggling Mercedes engine
Mercedes' former engine chief Andy Cowell has 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 health pandemic started to set in and a positive case was 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...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
COVID delay saved Mercedes from struggling engine
Mercedes' former engine chief Andy Cowell said the COVID-enforced delay...
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
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
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez propels MotoGP to record figures in 2025
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Pirelli outlines 2026 MotoGP test plans ahead of 2027...
Pirelli has officially outlined when it plans to test its new MotoGP...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
F1 World Champion Lando Norris offered MotoGP...
F1 World Champion Lando Norris has been offered an opportunity to ride a...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
FOX Sports, IndyCar reveal broadcast schedule for 2026...
No description available...
9h 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...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Project One confirms WRC27 entry
Founded by experienced motorsport engineer Lionel Hansen alongside former...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hyundai to run a WRC2 spec machine in 2027?
Hyundai has said it is considering a brand new WRC2 car for the 2027...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Does Martins Sesks have a future with M-Sport in WRC?
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal latest: 'Havertz return delayed after injury...
No description available...
5h ago from SkySports.com
Report: Arsenal and Man United go head-to-head over 25...
Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in signing the Olympiacos...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Ian Wright says he would 'take' this disrespected Man...
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has slammed the way Manchester United handled...
12h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal plot swoop for 19-year-old after Xabi Alonso...
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Real Madrid defender,...
10h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Ferrari reveals 2026 F1 launch plans with ‘spec A'...
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has revealed that the... Read More »
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Charles Leclerc lets loose at Ferrari Christmas party
Ferrari F1 star Charles Leclerc has been pictured... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
Verstappen’s heartfelt take on Hamilton: ‘I don’t...
Few rivalries have been as fierce or as defining... Read More »
10h ago from F1i.com
