5 years ago Pre-season testing for the W Series has been called off amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The two-day test was announced last week and was due to be held on May 4 and 5 at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. “We are in uncharted territory, in a situation beyond our control,” explained Catherine Bond Muir, the W Series
5 years ago A Pirelli team member has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus in the aftermath of the cancelled Australian Grand Prix. The member is now under self-isolation, as specified by Australian health authorities. According to Pirelli, the team member “has not had any contact with third parties that requires special preventive measures to be taken for
5 years ago Following the disappointing cancellation of the 2020 season-opening race in Australia, F1 management has decided to postpone the next two rounds of the championship. This means that the F1 will not return until May at the earliest. The decision was made to postpone the Bahrain Grand Prix and Vietnamese Grand Prix amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
5 years ago The Australian Grand Prix joins the ever-growing list of sporting events that have been cancelled due to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The news was largely expected after a McLaren employee tested positive for the virus on Thursday. During a meeting between the F1 team bosses, only three teams were willing to race.
5 years ago The McLaren F1 team has withdrawn from the F1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix after a team member tested positive for the Coronavirus. The McLaren member is just one of the several F1 personnel who have been tested for the virus but is the only one to test positive. A statement from the team read: McLaren
5 years ago Amid the global Coronavirus scare, five F1 personnel have been quarantined in Melbourne ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. The team members are from Haas and McLaren. A McLaren team member was placed into quarantine at the Pan-Pacific Hotel after reporting that they felt unwell. Four other Haas team members – 3 mechanics and
5 years ago The Circuit Ricardo Tormo – often called the Circuit de Valencia – in Spain will play host to this year’s 2020 pre-season test for the W Series. This year’s driver lineup will be at the circuit in early May to log some laps in the Tatuus T-318 Formula 3 cars they will be racing. The
5 years ago Amid the global Coronavirus outbreak, the organizers of the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix have confirmed that the event will be held, but without spectators. The news comes less than a month after the Chinese Grand Prix was postponed due to the virus. Ticket sales for this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix were suspended earlier in the
5 years ago The FIA has officially approved a request made by the promoters of the 2020 Chinese Grand Prix to postpone the event due to the current Coronavirus outbreak. The event was scheduled to take place on the weekend of April 19. The decision was made to protect the health of staff and fans who travel to
6 years ago After months of racing around the world, the 2019 season came to a close with the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019. It was a race with an unusual start that will surely spark a debate. Ferrari landed themselves in hot water with the stewards before the race even began, with an
