Already confirmed for next year’s grid is the return of Fernando Alonso with Renault and Carlos Sainz moving to Ferrari The most important is not to dash off. Confirmed F1 drivers for 2021. “FYI Toto and I have not even spoken about contract yet. Currently there are only 4 out of the 20 drivers of which we are sure of that they will stay put.

Romain Grosjean was handed a one-year contract extension to partner Kevin Magnussen in 2020, but both drivers are out of contract at the end of the year.The 2019 season was a dismal one for F1’s only American team and a refresh could be in order if 2020 is a repeat. Traditionally, Hamilton has waited until he has returned from his winter break/training block to discuss new deals – and even then, the initial focus will be on making sure they are fully prepared for another title tilt.Speaking in Abu Dhabi last year, Wolff said: “We haven’t given ourselves a date. All teams will compete with tyres supplied by Pirelli. Sky F1's Ted Kravitz provides updates on every team and driver ahead of the first race of the delayed 2020 season, as well as predicting the Austrian GP pecking order Having spent lockdown back with his parents, George Russell shows Sky F1 around the family home - including plenty of funny old photos! READ MORE: Hamilton and Ricciardo take control of the 2021 driver market merry-go-round Talks about Mercedes’ new commercial arrangement are ongoing, with Hamilton set to enjoy a last few days away before shifting attention to a pursuit of a record-equalling seventh world title this term. The successful F1 Driver Sebastian Vettel also signed a record deal with Ferrari and has an annual salary of $45 million per year. Check here for latest versions.The latest news, updates and more straight to your inbox George Russell. TEAM.

Who will find themselves replaced with someone younger and faster?Here is the latest news and rundown of rumours as the 2021 grid begins to take shape "The news on Bottas means that another potential option for Sebastian Vettel has closed off following his release from Ferrari.Front-running options at Mercedes and Renault are no longer a possibility, which means his only remaining hope of staying in F1 is if there is change of heart at some teamsDespite its insistence it is not interested, Red Bull could still be an outside bet if Alex Albon does not improve on the difficulties he suffered last weekend, while Racing Point continues to be linked to Vettel despite it having both Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll are under contract.Why misfortune has masked Racing Point's dark horse Aston Martin drivers F1 2021 Sergio Perez signed a three-year contract extension with SportPesa Racing Point back in August 2019, while, as long as Lawrence Stroll is … They're happening. Could Alfa Romeo be set to bring the Schumacher name back to F1?

Both Kimi Räikkönen and Antonio Giovinazzi’s contracts expire at the end of the 2020 season and free F1 seats at this point in the transfer market are always highly coveted — despite the team’s dismal form.Team principal Fred Vasseur expects Giovinazzi, who is part of Ferrari’s future plans, to improve further next season and is keen on keeping him, although Ferrari may decide that another of its Academy drivers, Mick Schumacher is a better future bet and bring him into Alfa Romeo.Räikkönen has been running at the back of the grid for most of this season, and this may be the year when the Finn bows out of the sport for good. Race…With a pole lap 0.5sec quicker his team-mate's and a car set up for rain, look behind Lewis Hamilton for action in the race after 2020 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, says Tony Dodgins — there should be plentyFormula 1 will use Bahrain's fast outer track for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 6, giving drivers a fresh challenge for the second race at the circuit. Entries. And how will he compare to Norris, who made the podium in this year’s opening race in Austria?“Signing Daniel is another step forward in our long-term plan and will bring an exciting new dimension to the team, alongside Lando,” said Zak Brown, the team principal. Could he return to winning ways in 2021? he said. Alexander Albon was given the nod of approval for this year after replacing Between the Austrian and Styrian Grands Prix though, Sebastian Vettel admitted that should any offer from Red Bull materialise for 2021, It’s thought unlikely that Sebastian Vettel would return to the team where he had his championship successes, given its focus on Verstappen, and both team boss Christian Horner and Helmut Marko have denied that any offer is in the works.Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris have been confirmed as McLaren’s drivers for 2021, following the departure of Carlos Sainz to Ferrari.McLaren wasn’t looking to break up its young and promising partnership, but few resist the call of Ferrari.Ricciardo’s arrival reverses his decision of two years ago, when he turned down McLaren in favour of Renault. And could Ticktum find his way into F1 without Red Bull The other 16 drivers all have run out of contract in 2020. McLaren's Lando Norris kicks off a new Sky F1 feature during lockdown as he tours his pad and garden! We may not need to wait too much longer to find out. and the rumours started swirling.