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All the coronavirus updates with regards to motorsport

Motor sport and Covid-19: here's what's going on

Motorsport is going to take a while to get going this season, with Covid-19 wreaking havoc in all facets of daily life.
Published 27 April 2020
Skoda challenges public to compete against real rally drivers in DiRT video game

Race real rally drivers in Skoda eChallenge

If you have ever watched the likes of Sébastien Ogier navigating a welsh rally stage thought you could do that, now is your chance to prove it.
Published 22 April 2020
Extreme E unveils scientific panel, environmental plans and team info

Extreme E unveils scientific panel and team info

Upcoming motorsport Extreme E has unveiled its scientific panel to coincide with the 50th Earth Day.
Published 21 April 2020
F1: Silverstone could host double British GP

F1: Silverstone could host two GPs in one weekend

Plans are being made to host two grands prix at Silverstone this year in order to make up for races cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 20 April 2020
2020 F1 Game includes new manager mode

F1 2020 game includes new manager mode

Codemaster has announced the newest iteration of the popular F1 game, and it comes with a host of new features.
Published 20 April 2020
F1 take note: Aussie Supercars All-Stars Eseries is how to do e-sports

Aussie Supercars shows how to do e-sports right

The shining example of how to successfully transition from real racing to e-racing appears to be the Aussie Supercars All-Stars Eseries.
Published 17 April 2020
Coronavirus: NHS makes decision on F1-developed ventilators

Covid-19: Red Bull-Renault ventilators rejected

The government has ordered 20,000 ventilators produced by F1 teams, but has rejected a model developed by Red Bull and Renault.
Published 14 April 2020
Sir Stirling Moss dies aged 90 after long illness

Sir Stirling Moss dies aged 90 after long illness

Sir Stirling Moss, often described as the greatest F1 driver never to win the World Championship, has passed away after a long illness.
Published 12 April 2020
Four F1 teams could disappear because of Covid-19, according to McLaren boss

McLaren boss says four F1 teams could disappear

Formula One is in dire trouble due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, according to McLaren chief Zak Brown.
Published 06 April 2020
How car makers and F1 teams are helping the fight against coronavirus

How car makers and F1 teams are helping with Covid

With expert engineering knowhow and fabrication tools, many car companies and motor sport teams have shifted to help fight coronavirus.
Published 03 April 2020
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