It may only be the summer break, but Formula 1’s next shocking blockbuster driver moves are already being speculated ahead of the 2020 season.
Williams’ poor start to the season has been well documented, but this once mighty team is in the process of making big changes which it hopes will secure a return to form.
Carlos Sainz says Formula 1 teams are “a lot more different than what people imagine”, and believes the value of team continuity for a driver is underestimated.
Four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti has avoided blaming Takuma Sato for the Lap 1 five-car shunt at Pocono Raceway that saw his current protégé and rookie Felix Rosenqvist flicked up into the fence, while Dale Coyne Racing’s Sebastien Bourdais has endorsed Franchitti’s view.
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Prime F1 mid-season driver ratings
Formula 1's mid-season break is a time for rest, reflection and - in this case - rating what happened in the first half of the year. Specifically, evaluating the performances of the 20 drivers over the first 12 races.
Prime Can Ocon join Alonso among F1's comeback success stories?
Is a year out such a bad thing? In most sports a whole season out of top-level competition is often a career-ending prospect. But Formula 1 provides shining examples - most notably Fernando Alonso - of how Esteban Ocon could make a triumphant return.
Prime Why Pirelli is running out of time to answer F1's demands
Formula 1's upcoming technical overhaul in 2021 is set to improve the show for fans, but teams have demanded big changes from Pirelli a year before that.
Prime What W Series should look like in 2020 and beyond
While the maiden season of the W Series can be regarded as a success, it must now capitalise on its strong debut and make the most of its opportunity to cement a long-term future. Here's how it could do just that.
F1 2020 silly season: Who’s in the firing line?
It may only be the summer break, but Formula 1’s next shocking blockbuster driver moves are already being speculated ahead of the 2020 season.
Franchitti, Bourdais not apportioning blame for Pocono wreck
Four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti has avoided blaming Takuma Sato for the Lap 1 five-car shunt at Pocono Raceway that saw his current protégé and rookie Felix Rosenqvist flicked up into the fence, while Dale Coyne Racing’s Sebastien Bourdais has endorsed Franchitti’s view.
Debate: How Williams plans to fix its F1 woes
Williams’ poor start to the season has been well documented, but this once mighty team is in the process of making big changes which it hopes will secure a return to form.
Top F2 teams keen to sign Hubert in 2020
Some of Formula 2's leading teams have set their sights on signing standout rookie Anthoine Hubert for the 2020 season.
Sainz: People underestimate F1 team differences
Carlos Sainz says Formula 1 teams are “a lot more different than what people imagine”, and believes the value of team continuity for a driver is underestimated.
Prime Why F1 shouldn't take Haas for granted
Formula 1's newest team should be a golden example of the potential of a lower-cost future, but a disillusioned Gene Haas is frustrated with both the championship's current model and the vagueness over where it's heading.
Honda confirms Lorenzo return at Silverstone
Honda has confirmed Jorge Lorenzo will make his return to MotoGP action at this weekend’s British Grand Prix, having been absent through injury since June's Dutch TT.
Yamamoto: Losing points leads highlights my "weakness"
Naoki Yamamoto says losing a previously-healthy Super Formula championship lead in last weekend's Motegi race has highlighted a “weakness” that he must cure to defend his title.
Test riders sample "very different" KymiRing track
Bradley Smith labelled Finland’s KymiRing as “very different to anything we’ve seen before”, as all six MotoGP manufacturers’ test riders sampled the track for the first time on Monday.
Ricciardo: Renault needs "bigger steps" in 2020
Renault Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo believes the French manufacturer will need to make “bigger steps” with its car if it is to reach its target of challenging for podiums in 2020.
Canet steps up to Moto2 with Angel Nieto in 2020
Moto3 title contender Aron Canet will step up to the Moto2 class in 2020, after signing a one-year deal to join the Angel Nieto team.
Guintoli replaces Mir for Silverstone MotoGP race
Suzuki has announced Joan Mir will miss this weekend’s British Grand Prix as he continues to recover from chest and lung injuries, and will be replaced by Sylvain Guintoli at Silverstone.
Alonso begins Dakar 2020 preparations with Toyota
Fernando Alonso and Toyota Gazoo Racing have unveiled the first stages of the preparation programme for the two-time Formula 1 world champion's planned Dakar Rally debut in 2020.
Rebellion expands to two cars for Silverstone
Rebellion Racing has made a late entry of a second privateer LMP1 car for the opening round of the 2019/20 FIA World Endurance Championship at Silverstone next month.
Cox extends GRM TCR deal
Jordan Cox will see out the 2019 TCR Australia season with Garry Rogers Motorsport.
The social online league attracting Supercars, F1 stars
A midweek, social online racing league run out of Australia has become a regular hang out for top real-life Supercars and Formula 1 drivers.
Paddon unveils world-first electric rally car project
Hayden Paddon’s team is developing a world-leading all-electric Hyundai Kona EV rally car.
Exclusive: We drive the wild V8-powered S5000
The new V8-powered S5000 series is bringing 'big banger' single-seater racing back to Australia in 2019 – and we've driven one.
Hamlin ended one Cinderella story in hopes of writing his own
Denny Hamlin knew his win Saturday night at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway would not be popular but for him it was necessary.
Jimmie Johnson needs to 'clean things up' to make playoffs
Since the advent of NASCAR’s playoff system in the Cup Series, Jimmie Johnson has never missed the cut, but time is running out this season.
| 1 |  Lewis Hamilton | 250 pts |
| 2 |  Valtteri Bottas | 188 pts |
| 3 |  Max Verstappen | 181 pts |
| 1 |  | Mercedes | 438 pts |
| 2 |  | Ferrari | 288 pts |
| 3 |  | Red Bull Racing | 244 pts |
