Formula 1

Williams have appointed German Jost Capito as their new chief executive officer from February 2021. A widely respected and experienced motorsport manager, the 62-year-old’s most recent position in Formula 1 was as CEO of McLaren Racing. He was at the team for five months until February 2017 before becoming a casualty of the McLaren Group’s

Formula 1’s governing body the FIA has confirmed the calendar for the longest season in history next year. There will be 23 grands prix held, starting in Australia on 21 March and ending in Abu Dhabi on 6 December. The British Grand Prix at Silverstone will be on 18 July and the Brazilian Grand Prix

Sao Paulo’s Interlagos circuit has signed a five-year deal to host the Brazilian Grand Prix until 2025. The official name of the race will be the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, reflecting the city’s investment in the event. It signals the end of plans backed by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro to move the country’s grand prix

By Jolyon PalmerFormer Renault driver Last updated on 17 minutes ago17 minutes ago.From the section Formula 1 Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer, who left Renault during the 2017 season, is part of the BBC team and offers insight and analysis from the point of view of the competitors. The strangest Formula 1 season, in the

Japan’s Yuki Tsunoda has signed to make his Formula 1 debut with Red Bull’s Alpha Tauri team in 2021. The 20-year-old, who finished third in his maiden Formula 2 season this year, joins Frenchman Pierre Gasly. Tsunoda is a member of the junior programmes of both Red Bull and their engine partner Honda. “In F2

Briton Callum Ilott will be Ferrari’s Formula 1 test driver in 2021. Ilott said it was “an honour” to be part of Ferrari’s driver academy for the last three years and that his new role is “an exciting new challenge”. He will take part in on-track tests, attend grands prix as part of the team

Sir Frank Williams, who built the Williams team into one of the most successful in Formula 1, is in a stable condition after going into hospital. “Frank’s medical condition is a private matter and therefore the family will not be releasing any further details at this time,” read a statement. Williams spent some time in

The 2020 Formula 1 season – a campaign that so easily might never have happened at all – is now at an end. It has been a season like no other, providing 17 races full of drama, surprise winners, unforgettable moments and a familiar, record-breaking champion. Here, BBC Sport looks back on the season in

By Andrew BensonChief F1 writer Last updated on 3 hours ago3 hours ago.From the section Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton said he was “happy to be alive” after recovering from coronavirus to finish the Formula 1 season with a third place. The world champion missed the penultimate race in Bahrain a week ago after contracting Covid-19

Max Verstappen ended a frustrating season for Red Bull on a high with victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Dutchman took his second win of the year ahead of Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton, who were unable to challenge in second and third. An early safety car locked in the strategies of

McLaren Racing has agreed to sell a third of the company to a group of United States-based investors. MSP Sports Capital will inject £185m by the end of 2022 in a deal valuing the British company at £550m. The consortium has initially bought 15% of the firm running McLaren’s Formula 1 and IndyCar teams. It

Silverstone owners the British Racing Drivers’ Club have named the track’s pit straight after Lewis Hamilton in honour of his achievements this year. The 35-year-old became the most successful Formula 1 driver in history after clinching his seventh world title and breaking the record for most wins. BRDC president David Coulthard said he was “delighted

Lewis Hamilton will head into the final Grand Prix of the season in Abu Dhabi on Sunday still suffering the after-effects of contracting coronavirus – and in the unfamiliar position of third on the grid. The seven-time world champion missed last weekend’s race in Bahrain with the disease, and although he tested negative in time

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took a shock pole position at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Red Bull’s first pole of a season dominated by Mercedes arrived as the Dutchman beat Valtteri Bottas by 0.025 seconds, with Lewis Hamilton third. Only 0.086secs separated the top three in one of 2020’s tightest sessions. And Britain’s Lando

“When he crossed the line in Istanbul and ran over to the team, you see the kid that used to enjoy winning.” From the streets of Stevenage to a seven-time champion of the world – Lewis Hamilton has cemented his status as one of the greatest ever Formula 1 drivers. Many of the pivotal figures

Lewis Hamilton described having coronavirus as “an experience” after he returned to his Mercedes car at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton missed last weekend’s race in Bahrain after contracting Covid-19 but tested negative on Wednesday in time to race at Yas Marina. “It’s not something I really want to go into deeply about,”

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen narrowly edged Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas to lead first practice at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton missed the first half of the session with a brake problem. The world champion was 1.3secs off the pace and behind Renault’s Esteban Ocon and Red Bull’s Alexander Albon. The first session at

By Nesta McGregorBBC Sport Last updated on 7 minutes ago7 minutes ago.From the section Formula 1 “I get there are worse things to be than a billionaire’s son, I do recognise that.” For Lance Stroll, money has always been an issue – just never the lack of it. The 22-year-old currently drives for Racing Point