F1 news 2020

Here are some of the top F1 news stories from 2020:

Season Review

• Lewis Hamilton won his seventh World Drivers' Championship, equalling Michael Schumacher's record.
• Mercedes won their seventh consecutive Constructors' Championship.
• The 2020 F1 season was marked by a number of changes, including a revised calendar, new tracks, and a reduced number of races due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Team News

• Ferrari announced that Charles Leclerc would be their lead driver for the 2021 season, with Sebastian Vettel moving to Aston Martin.
• McLaren announced that Daniel Ricciardo would be joining the team in 2021, replacing Carlos Sainz who moved to Ferrari.
• Renault announced that Esteban Ocon would be their second driver for the 2021 season, alongside Daniel Ricciardo.

Driver News

• Lewis Hamilton signed a one-year contract extension with Mercedes, keeping him at the team until the end of the 2021 season.
• Sebastian Vettel signed a two-year contract extension with Aston Martin, keeping him at the team until the end of the 2022 season.
• Sergio Pérez signed a one-year contract extension with Racing Point, keeping him at the team until the end of the 2021 season.

Regulatory Changes

• The FIA introduced a number of new regulations for the 2020 season, including a revised aerodynamic package, a new engine formula, and a ban on mid-season testing.
• The FIA also introduced a new points system, with the top 10 finishers in each race now scoring points.

Racing News

• The 2020 F1 season was marked by a number of exciting races, including the British Grand Prix, which was won by Lewis Hamilton, and the Italian Grand Prix, which was won by Pierre Gasly.
• The season was also marked by a number of controversies, including a clash between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix, and a penalty given to Lewis Hamilton for ignoring blue flags at the Italian Grand Prix.

COVID-19 Impact

• The 2020 F1 season was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a number of races being postponed or cancelled due to travel restrictions and health concerns.
• The FIA and F1 teams worked together to implement a number of safety measures, including social distancing, mask-wearing, and reduced team sizes.

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