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Ocon on his new start at Renault, his relationship with Verstappen and how close he came to a Mercedes drive
New Renault driver Esteban Ocon talks to ESPN about his year on the sidelines, how close he came to taking Valtteri Bottas' drive at Mercedes this year and how he thinks he stacks up against the likes of Verstappen and Leclerc.
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FORMULA 1
F1 news roundup: Race in Saudi Arabia looking likely
In the latest roundup of off-season news, reports link Saudi Arabia to a £50-million deal with F1 and future engine regulations are up for discussion.
Formula 1
Car launches, preseason and other key F1 dates for your 2020 calendar
A look at the key dates across the 2020 Formula One season, including car launches, the six days of preseason testing and the unprecedented 22-race calendar.
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Formula 1
What Verstappen's deal means for Hamilton, Vettel and the 2021 driver market
Max Verstappen's bumper Red Bull extension has strengthened Lewis Hamilton's negotiating position with Mercedes as he continues to be linked with a switch to Ferrari for 2021.
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FORMULA 1
Hamilton gives $500k to bushfire charities
Lewis Hamilton has pledged to donate AU$500,000 (£262,000) to support charities involved with the Australian Bushfire relief effort.
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Verstappen's new deal a 'birthday present' for Hamilton
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A wish list for the 2020 F1 season
The biggest challenge facing F1 in the next decade
F1 wants to be net carbon neutral by 2030, but the impact the sport has on the environment is likely to be its biggest headache in the new decade.
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Which F1 drivers are entering a contract year in 2020?
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel are among the drivers entering the final year of their existing Formula One contracts in 2020.
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Leclerc's extension shows how he reshaped Ferrari in 2019
Charles Leclerc joined Ferrari as No.2 driver but has always established himself as Sebastian Vettel's equal, evidenced in Ferrari's decision to extend his contract until 2024.
Formula One
Ferrari extends Leclerc's contract until 2024
Charles Leclerc will be a Ferrari driver for the next five years after signing a contract extension keeping him at the team until the end of the 2024 season.
