If you were to base your expectations for the 2020 Formula 1 season on the face value of the opening week of testing, the outlook would be bleak.
Suzuka has cancelled its pre-season Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day due to fears surrounding the coronavirus outbreak in Japan.
Mercedes’ DAS system may have been given the all-clear by the FIA on the technical rules front, but it could yet be challenged as a breach of Formula 1’s parc ferme regulations.
Valtteri Bottas ended the first week of Formula 1 pre-season testing quickest overall, completing a Mercedes 1-2 on the timesheets as his morning 1m15.732s lap proved unassailable.
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Barcelona test verdict: The final word on first week of F1 2020
Whether you look at the headline times or the news headlines themselves, there's no escaping the fact that Mercedes dominated the first week of pre-season F1 2020 testing.
Day 3: F1 2020 testing tech updates from the track
Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images bring you an update of the best technical images from the Barcelona pitlane and track action on the third and final day of the first Formula 1 test of 2020.
The failure that shows Ferrari is on the back foot
At 10.34am on Friday, the final day of the first 2020 pre-season Formula 1 test, the engine in Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari cried enough. As Vettel was running from Barcelona's high-speed Campsa right-hander and down to the hairpin of Turn 10, the tune from the SF1000's power unit changed for the worst.
Promoted: Arrow McLaren SP’s strong pre-season promise
It’s not quite time to lay it all on the line, but last week’s IndyCar Spring Training session and rookie oval test for Oliver Askew were confidence-inspiring for Arrow McLaren SP-Chevrolet, as David Malsher-Lopez reports.
Full Marrakesh Formula E test entry finalised
The full roster of drivers that will take part in next month's Formula E rookie test in Marrakesh has been finalised.
Mercedes questions Ferrari’s downbeat F1 testing assessment
If you were to base your expectations for the 2020 Formula 1 season on the face value of the opening week of testing, the outlook would be bleak.
Suzuka cancels fan event over coronavirus fears
Suzuka has cancelled its pre-season Motorsports Fan Appreciation Day due to fears surrounding the coronavirus outbreak in Japan.
Team working on Mostert 'blowtorch' burn fix
Walkinshaw Andretti United will run additional ducting to the footwell of its Holdens tomorrow after Chaz Mostert and Bryce Fullwood both suffered with hot pedals during today's race.
Whincup explains retirement delay
Jamie Whincup has explained his decision to race on as a Supercars full-timer in 2021 after flirting with retirement.
DAS could fall foul of F1's parc ferme regulations
Mercedes’ DAS system may have been given the all-clear by the FIA on the technical rules front, but it could yet be challenged as a breach of Formula 1’s parc ferme regulations.
Supercars rookie to do community service for missing photo shoot
Supercars rookie Jack Smith has been ordered to complete 'public interest' work and slapped with a $2000 suspended fine for missing the pre-season photo in Adelaide.
Adelaide 500: Whincup beats McLaughlin in opener
Jamie Whincup beat Scott McLaughlin and Shane van Gisbergen to victory in the opening leg of the Adelaide 500.
Kyle Busch dominates in Truck Series win at Las Vegas
Kyle Busch’s first venture into the NASCAR Truck Series this season had a familiar ending.
Reynolds almost aborted smokey Shootout lap
David Reynolds says he was close to aborting his Top 10 Shootout lap in Adelaide as smoke poured into the cabin of his Holden.
Adelaide 500: Whincup edges smoking Reynolds to pole
A rapid Top 10 Shootout effort helped Jamie Whincup to the first pole position of the 2020 Supercars season.
Jimmie Johnson leads final practice at Las Vegas
Jimmie Johnson, looking to rebound from wrecking out of last weekend’s Daytona 500, topped final NASCAR Cup Series practice Friday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Corvette C8.R "more on balance" with rivals than predecessor
Corvette Racing team manager Ben Johnson says the American brand's new mid-engined C8.R is more "on balance" with its rivals in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
Toyota rules out LMDh after Aston Martin withdrawal
Toyota has ruled out building a FIA World Endurance Championship contender to LMDh rules even though it could be left as the only major manufacturer running an LM Hypercar.
‘Veteran’ Newgarden tips Palou as IndyCar Rookie of the Year
Team Penske-Chevrolet’s two-time IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden has tipped new Dale Coyne Racing-Honda with Team Goh hotshot Alex Palou to win a tough Rookie of the Year battle.
Supercars could drop Thursday session in Adelaide
Supercars may drop its Thursday practice session for the season-opening Adelaide 500 in the future.
Kyle Busch on driver safety: "We're not invincible"
Ryan Newman’s fellow NASCAR competitors are pleased to see his speedy recovery from last week’s Daytona crash but also offered a stark warning about the dangers of their sport.
Aric Almirola tops Friday's first Cup practice at Vegas
Aric Almirola led the way in Friday’s first NASCAR Cup Series practice session at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Barcelona test verdict: The final word on first week of F1 2020
Whether you look at the headline times or the news headlines themselves, there's no escaping the fact that Mercedes dominated the first week of pre-season F1 2020 testing.
The failure that shows Ferrari is on the back foot
At 10.34am on Friday, the final day of the first 2020 pre-season Formula 1 test, the engine in Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari cried enough. As Vettel was running from Barcelona's high-speed Campsa right-hander and down to the hairpin of Turn 10, the tune from the SF1000's power unit changed for the worst.
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| 1 |  Mitch Evans | 47 pts |
| 2 |  Alexander Sims | 46 pts |
| 3 |  Antonio Felix da Costa | 39 pts |
| 1 |  | Andretti Autosport | 71 pts |
| 2 |  | Jaguar Racing | 57 pts |
| 3 |  | Mercedes | 56 pts |
