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Bernie Ecclestone to become a father again to first son at the age of 89

Ecclestone to become father again aged 89

Bernie Ecclestone, the man who turned F1 into one of the world’s biggest sports, is to become one of the world’s oldest known new fathers.
Published 03 April 2020
Coronavirus: Mercedes produces breathing aid with UCL

Mercedes F1 helps develop Covid-19 breathing aid

Mercedes F1, in rapid time, has developed a breathing aid that can help people suffering with the Covid-19 virus to stay out of intensive care.
Published 30 March 2020
F1 drivers Lando Norris and Nicholas Latifi compete in virtual Bahrain Grands Prix

First virtual F1 e-sports race gets mixed reaction

Formula 1 racer Lando Norris was part of a virtual replacement for the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix that took place last night.
Published 23 March 2020
New Netflix documentary pays homage to legendary F1 driver Juan Manual Fangio

Documentary pays homage to Juan Manuel Fangio

new show, which delves deep into the life and career of the Argentinian F1 driver, who many consider to be the best that ever lived.
Published 23 March 2020

Max Verstappen took part in e-sports race

The Covid-19 coronavirus is wreaking havoc with the motor sports season but, with many fans now confined to their living rooms, experts are...
Published 18 March 2020
Australian GP in doubt after McLaren pulls out over coronavirus

Official: Australian GP cancelled over coronavirus

The Australian Grand Prix — the opening round of the 2020 Formula One world championship — has been cancelled due to concerns over coronavirus.
Published 12 March 2020
Good news: you’ll be able to watch Extreme E on iPlayer

Extreme E electric 4x4 racing to be shown on BBC

Extreme E, the forthcoming, more off-the-rails sister to Formula E, will be available live on iPlayer from its launch in January 2021.
Published 11 March 2020

Time is fast running out for land speed record

After financial difficulties and being rescued by a private investor at the end of 2018, the Bloodhound record is once again in jeopardy.
Published 05 March 2020
Aston Martin puts its Valkyrie Le Mans racer programme on hold

Aston Martin halts Valkyrie Le Mans plans

Aston Martin has made the surprise announcement that it won't be racing its Valkyrie hypercar at Le Mans next year.
Published 20 February 2020

Chinese GP postponed by coronavirus

The organisers of the Chinese Grand Prix have decided to postpone the race until further notice, in light of ongoing coronavirus concerns.
Published 13 February 2020

Video: Ken Block takes on electric Extreme E car

The new Extreme E series' purpose-built electric racing car has endured its toughest test yet: the fearsome Dakar Rally cross country rally raid.
Published 21 January 2020
UK motoring events and festival calendar 2020

UK motoring events and festival calendar 2020

Our list of the big festivals for car enthusiasts in the UK in 2020, including dates for the Goodwood Festival of Speed and CarFest North & South
Published 16 January 2020