Bottas beats Hamilton to pole in Austria
Ferrari have frustrating day - Leclerc 7th and Vettel 11th
First of two Austrian races to start delayed season
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A statement from the Grand Prix Drivers' Association has just been released and you can read it in the image below.
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Andrew Benson
BBC Sport’s chief F1 writer
Image source, ReutersThe Formula 1 drivers are planning to make a collective public stance against racism before Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix.
All 20 drivers will wear and display T-shirts saying "End Racism". The drivers met on Friday evening in Austria and were unanimous in their support for anti-racism and the need for increased diversity in motorsport.
But there were differing opinions as to whether they should take a knee on the grid before the race. About five drivers are said by insiders to have misgivings about the gesture. It is possible that the drivers unsure about taking a knee will change their minds before the event.
A statement from the GPDA said: "The Grand Prix Drivers' Association has held a number of virtual meetings with all 20 F1 drivers to agree how best to show their collective support for the fight against racism ahead of this weekend's Grand Prix.
Where else should host an F1 race in 2020 and why?
Jack: Would rather see a race at Brands Hatch or Donnington than a Silverstone double header. Also echoing other in wanting Bathurst!
JT: Good idea to do reverse tracks on the second week in Austria and GB races. Can change things up a bit. Should include tracks like Fuji Speedway, India, Korea, Turkey and back to Malaysia. There won't be any crowds so why not?
Gavin Button: Finland now has a grade 1 track, (Kymi Circuit) I think they should have a GP, probably great time as without logistics of a crowd would be easier! Also the heritage they have of F1 drivers is amazing.
Watch Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon tell Radio 1 Newsbeat about their mission to end Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' dominance of Formula 1.
Max talks on his reputation for being one of the fastest drivers in the world. While for Alex, who's starting his second season in the sport, 2020 will be the biggest year of his life.
Interviews recorded prior to the coronavirus lockdown.
F1 2020: Max Verstappen and Alex Albon's plans to stop Lewis Hamilton
Image source, .Not all superheroes wear capes, but this year Adrian Newey has decided to don his.
Red Bull's renowned design genius has decided to fit his 2020 car with what engineers in Formula 1 call a 'cape'.
This is following a lead by Mercedes, who introduced this aerodynamic component in 2017, and still run it today. And it's not just Red Bull following Mercedes' lead, either. Renault and Racing Point both have new or updated capes in 2020, too.
If you haven't seen this yet, then this is very much worth four and a half minutes of your time.
Watch BBC Newsreel footage of the British and European Grand Prix on 13 May 1950, designated as the first ever F1 World Championship race.
The race took place at Silverstone in the presence of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, and was dominated by the Alfa Romeo cars.
Andrew Benson
BBC Sport’s chief F1 writer
Image source, Getty ImagesThe coronavirus crisis has had a significant impact financially throughout Formula 1, and the latest emerged on Friday when Renault F1 team boss Cyril Abiteboul revealed the French company would be making no engine upgrades this season.
"[There have been] some trade-offs and some sacrifices we've made to manage a crisis that's been extremely severe," Abiteboul said. “We are talking about a very large reduction of the prize fund. We also are having discussions with sponsors that have been very loyal, but are facing challenges in their own businesses.
"We had to come up with some decisions, and one of those decisions is we're going to pause engine development, focusing on what will be the next step that we will have the opportunity to discuss later. That means don't expect any engine upgrades for us this year."
Where else should host an F1 race in 2020 and why?
Phil Slocombe: Spain has the virus under control so a race in Valencia would be good, but no matter where it is, it will be hard to beat Hamilton or Bottas.
Mr Kevin Prior: Why don't F1 go back to Estoril and Imola?
BBC Sport's Jack Nicholls previews the start of the new Formula 1 season and examines what racing behind closed doors will be like.
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Andrew Benson
BBC Sport’s chief F1 writer
Image source, ReutersLewis Hamilton continued his domination of the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix with fastest time in final practice on Saturday.
The world champion has topped all three practice sessions in his Mercedes, newly painted black for this year to reflect the team’s support for anti-racism.
His team-mate Valtteri Bottas was second again, ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Racing Point’s Sergio Perez.
Charles Leclerc was the fastest Ferrari in fifth ahead of Red Bull’s Alex Albon.
Hamilton was 0.413 seconds ahead of Verstappen - a large margin around any track, let alone one of the shortest on the calendar.
Mercedes look unbeatable on this evidence, while Racing Point’s speed with what has been dubbed the ‘Pink Mercedes’ or ‘Tracing Point’ because of its similarity to last year’s title-winning car will cause disquiet among their usual midfield rivals.
11. Esteban Ocon (Renault, +0.907)
12. Daniel Ricciardo (Renault, +0.958)
13. Carlos Sainz (McLaren, +1.047)
14. Daniil Kvyat (Alpha Tauri, +1.160)
15. Romain Grosjean (Haas, +1.233)
16. George Russell (Williams, +1.435)
17. Kevin Magnussen (Haas, +1.518)
18. Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo, +1.524)
19. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo, +1.643)
20. Nicholas Latifi (Williams, +2.919)
Complete dominance from Mercedes in practice. Three sessions and Lewis Hamilton has been fastest in all of them, with Valtteri Bottas second three times in a row.
It seems we have a new contender. Maybe those days of last year where we would say the top six - Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull with whoever came seventh getting the title of 'best of the rest' - are over.
The Racing Points of Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll are now fourth and eighth, with both Mercedes, both Red Bulls and both Ferraris occupying the other six spots in the top eight.
Racing Point maintain their excellent weekend, with Sergio Perez up to fourth, now faster than both Ferraris. Four minutes to go.
Jolyon Palmer
Former Renault driver on BBC Radio 5 live
It's those fast corners where the Mercedes is really, really quick and that's where Max Verstappen and the Ferraris have got to make up some time. There's a big difference between qualifying pace and race pace and Verstappen has won here the last two season by virtue of having great race pace.
Jennie Gow
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra pit-lane reporter
Nicholas Latifi is back in the garage after that heavy impact and double spin and Williams report that he's OK.
Where else should host an F1 race in 2020 and why?
Daniel Eckersley: Pretty much any major American circuit would be good. Would love to see F1 cars through the Esses at Road Atlanta.
Kayleigh: I’m probably the only person who will say this, but I really enjoyed the races at India. So yaknow let’s go there?
Matt Humphrey: Anywhere with a decent track and a low enough instance of Corona in circulation should be considered. Definitely not more than one race at the same track in my opinion. I’d rather see a one off race at somewhere like Brands Hatch than two races at Silverstone.