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George Russell was delighted with a podium finish on his debut... although he did *slightly* disrupt the younger Leclerc's race to do so. 
Ben Stokes - who went for a spin and finished last in Sunday's race - called out England cricket team-mate Stuart Broad after the race...
WATCH: The IndyCar iRacing Challenge!In IndyCar's second iRacing event in lieu of the actual racing season over in the States, a grid full of series regulars and big names from motorsport headed to the virtual version of Barber Motorsports Park on Saturday night.
Who won? 
Find out via the stream below.on what proved a very memorable occasion for Australian Supercar champion Scott McLaughlin and Team Penske...
Hamilton 'proud' of Mercedes
With all seven British F1 teams coming together in the Project Pitlane scheme to help produce and develop medical equipment for the NHS in the fight against coronavirus, Lewis Hamilton has hailed the first project delivered by Mercedes in the making of breathing aids.
Hamilton wrote on his Instagram Story that he was “so proud of my team” after the news was announced on Tuesday.
The six-time champion had earlier tweeted:
Horner dismisses Marko comments
Christian Horner insists Helmut Marko's comments about sending Red Bull's drivers to a "camp" so they could contract coronavirus were never "discussed or tabled as a serious suggestion".
Marko, a Red Bull team advisor, made his remarks in the Austrian press as he suggested that it would be better for Red Bull's drivers to get the virus early so they could recover for the new season.
Horner admitted he was caught out by the comments, which he said were made "before understanding the severity" of the crisis.
"As Helmut pointed out, when he raised it, it wasn't received with support from within Red Bull," the Red Bull boss told the BBC. "It was in many ways a throwaway comment before understanding the seriousness of the pandemic.
"Red Bull, yes, they have many athletes but the focus regarding all the actions that are going on at the moment is that this can affect young people, old people, vulnerable people. It is not a limited sector this applies to. So things like the ventilator project we are working on demonstrate how seriously we are taking this and how much effort's going behind it.
"Helmut's comments were made before understanding the severity. It has never been discussed or tabled as a serious suggestion."
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Mercedes DAS system banned for 2021 despite cars saying the same
Formula 1 world champions Mercedes will not be allowed to use their innovative steering system next year even though the cars are staying the same, the governing FIA said on Tuesday.
The dual-axis system (DAS) allows a driver to change the ‘toe angle’ of the front wheels by pushing and pulling on the steering wheel, rather than just moving it sideways.
Mercedes have yet to race with DAS since the championship is on hold until at least June due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The system would have been barred under a major overhaul of the technical regulations planned for 2021 but that has been postponed to 2022 to save costs for teams facing a loss of revenue.
The decision to ban it anyway will save money for rivals who might otherwise have had to design their own systems if it gave Mercedes a competitive advantage once racing resumes.
The governing body said its World Motor Sport Council had also confirmed by e-vote changes to streamline and speed up decision making in response to the global spread of the virus.
Measures included granting a delegation of authority to FIA president Jean Todt and allowing the body and Formula 1's commercial rights holder Liberty Media to change the calendar without requiring a vote.
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Perez and Stroll set for F1 Esports
We don't quite know when yet, but two more current F1 drivers - Racing Point's Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll - are set to sign up for F1's Virtual GP events. The next one is scheduled for April 5.
Team boss Otmar Szafnauer said: "As soon as it is safe to do so, we will get back to the racing. In the meantime, there are some excellent efforts going on with F1 Esports and our drivers will be involved in those online events in the weeks ahead."
Meanwhile, Racing Point's Silverstone factory has now closed amid the latest UK advice to fight the coronavirus.
“In light of the latest guidance from the UK Government we shut down on Wednesday evening, our doors will be closed for at least three weeks," said Szafnauer.
"As things currently stand – and it’s important to stress that this is a constantly evolving situation – we’ll be returning to work on Thursday 16 April. We’ve also worked extremely hard over the last few weeks to ensure that all staff who can work from home have the equipment they need to set up home offices.”
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Driver signings from Haas
No F1 for a while yet, but there's still some movement in the driver market when it comes to testing recruits.
Haas have announced Pietro Fittipaldi, the grandson of double world champion Emerson, and Swiss driver Louis Deletraz will be their test and reserve drivers when the 2020 season does commence.
The youthful pair are also set to compete for Haas in the next Virtual GP event on April 5.
"Naturally, we had intended to make this announcement over the course of the Australian Grand Prix to start the season, but events both there and globally took priority with the on-going COVID-19 outbreak,” said team boss Guenther Steiner. 
“Pietro (Fittipaldi) and Louis (Delétraz) have both proven themselves to us over the past 12 months and we’re delighted to confirm them both as official test and reserve drivers for Haas F1 Team. 
"Their work in the simulator was undoubtedly of value as we faced our challenges last season and we’re excited to continue to present them with further opportunities to expand their relationship with the team in 2020 when we can return to work. I look forward to them adding significant input into our own race program supporting Romain (Grosjean) and Kevin (Magnussen) and the whole engineering team with the Haas VF-20.”
McLaren allowed to make chassis changes, start shutdown
McLaren say they F1's decision to delay the big 2021 rule changes to 2022, and will be allowed to make "necessary" changes to their chassis as they prepare for their switch to Mercedes engines.
The new regulations have been deferred a year due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, with teams set to keep developing their 2020 cars - which have not yet been used on a race weekend - for next season. McLaren, however, are the only team who will be changing engine suppliers.
"We support the postponement and have played an active part in the conversation around doing so," said team principal Andreas Seidl. "We recognise that it is crucial to protect the financial health of all the teams while ensuring a level playing field when we do go racing. 
"Furthermore, this decision does not impact our change to Mercedes power units in 2021, and we will be allowed to make the necessary changes to our car to accommodate this."
McLaren added that their team personnel who have been in quarantine since the Australian GP are due to return to the UK this week.
They are starting their three-week shutdown - moved from the summer - on Wednesday March 25.
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Have you been keeping track of our Sky F1 dailies this week? If so, you would know that both Martin Brundle and Ted Kravitz have taken part in some fan-orchestrated Q&A's!
Martin kicked off the week of content on Twitter - where he answered questions on various topics, from battling Ayrton Senna and missing out on a Williams move, to the 2020 season.
Some of his responses were particularly intriguing...
Hamilton rides the waves
Before leaving Melbourne following the cancellation of the Australian GP, Lewis Hamilton made sure he got in some sporting activities. 
After indoor rock climbing came this... 
"Making the best of the situation," said Hamilton on Instagram. "Thanks to the guys at @urbnsurf for letting me spend my evenings practicing my surf and to @ripcurl_aus for providing the wetsuits. It was a lot of fun catching waves with you 🤙🏾 Until next time Melbourne."
Dutch and Spanish GPs in doubt
F1's statement when confirming the postponement of the Bahrain and Vietnam GPs said that they expect to now start the season in Europe at the end of May, which leaves the races in Zandvoort and Barcelona - the double header at the start of May - in doubt.
Dutch race officials released a statement on Friday that said: "Based on reports from Formula One Management and FIA, we are in joint consultation with them about the possible consequences for the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix.
"These are not yet fully known, but in the event of possible postponement, all tickets will remain valid. As soon as more news is known, we will share it with all parties involved."
Spanish GP officials, meanwhile, said they were "already analyzing the different available options with Formula 1"
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EXCLUSIVE
Ross Brawn has told Sky Sports that F1 are confident of successfully reshuffling their 2020 calendar after an enforced "hiatus" - suggesting that races could now be staged during August's summer break.
Many drivers have gone home after the Melbourne cancellation, but not Lewis Hamilton - who admitted he was "gutted" not to be qualifying today.
It's been a dramatic few days in Formula 1 after the cancellation of the Australian GP and the postponement of the races in Bahrain and Vietnam.
Hamilton on F1 2020 title battle
Lewis Hamilton says he is not thinking about the F1 2020 title despite the fact that sealing it would mean he equals Michael Schumacher as the sport's most successful driver of all-time. 
"I honestly try not to allow it to be in my thought process at all," the six-time champion told Sky F1's Ted Kravitz. "What I do know is that this is probably going to be the toughest year. 
 "You saw at the end of last year how close we were with Red Bull and Ferrari. The rules and regulations haven't shifted so what you see as the winter period, all us top teams generally can develop at a similar rate."
Daniel Ricciardo isn't ruling out an F1 podium at Renault this season as the French team look to wrestle back their stranglehold of the midfield in 2020.
Ricciardo joined Renault as a high-profile signing for 2019 but the team finished fifth, and have yet to score a podium since returning to the sport in 2016.
But asked if he would be on the podium this season, Ricciardo told Sky F1's Ted Kravitz: "I'd like to think so. I don't want to get everyone's hopes up because it's early in the season. 
"I'm not sure we're quite a podium car yet but the last day of testing was certainly promising. I think we're going to look alright."

Get set for the Australian GP with your essential preview to the weekend: Sky F1's Martin Brundle and Simon Lazenby are back!
Verstappen: Red Bull targets are higher
Max Verstappen says there's one thing on his mind as he enters the F1 2020 season: Winning his first title with Red Bull.
"Our targets are a little bit higher this year," said the 22-year-old, who can become F1's youngest-ever champion this season. "Winning - that is the target."
Expectations have been raised for Red Bull in their second year with Honda engines, while Verstappen continues to improve as he prepares for his sixth season in the sport.
"I do believe we can [win the title], but we have to wait and see how competitive we are going to be at the beginning of the season," he added. "Because that is going to be crucial."
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 It's media day in Melbourne: And the drivers are ready for F1 2020
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Why F1 in Melbourne is on amid coronavirusAustralian GP chief executive Andrew Westacott has explained to Sky Sports News' Craig Slater why this weekend's race is on - with crowds present - amid coronavirus outbreak fears.
"Coronavirus is one of those things which is unique and will throw up different circumstances but we had 86,000 in the MCG for the women’s T20 World Cup final, it was a big mass gathering," he says. "The event is going on, all the teams are here, the freights are being unloaded, and we’ve got 1500 workers putting finishing touches to the venue."
The Bahrain GP, the following week ,will take place behind closed doors.
But Westacott added: "Different circumstances exist in different countries. We’re lucky that we’ve got the opportunity to stage this big event in the current period of time and you’ve got to capitalise on that."
Watch the full interview below.
Verstappen believes Red Bull will challenge
Max Verstappen says he's confident Red Bull can challenge for the title this season - especially with the improvement and "dedication" he has seen from Honda.
"I feel good and we are pushing hard as a team," said the Dutchman ahead of the Australian GP. "Honda are also pushing flat out. 
"You always want improvements and they have made a lot since last year. The real bonus is that what they say they will deliver development wise always happens and I’m confident that will be the case again this year.
"I believe we can move forward and get back to challenging like we did in the past. We have the right people in the team and I think we have everything we need to challenge, especially with the dedication from Honda. 
"I’d like to start the season strong, because then it’s really on but we won’t know where we stand until Q2 and Q3 on Saturday in Melbourne, that’s where all the hard work over the winter really counts."
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Mercedes 'glad' to have had reliability issues at testing
Mercedes say they are looking forward to the "massive challenge" of the F1 2020 season as they look to build on their six consecutive world titles - while also insisting they are happy they ran into reliability issues at winter testing.
"It's finally time go racing again and we're looking forward to the new season," says team boss Toto Wolff. "The team has worked very hard to build a new car and we're excited to see what it can do when it's driven in anger. 
"We managed to get through most of our programme as planned at the winter tests; however, we faced some reliability issues that we needed to resolve. We're glad that we encountered these issues in testing rather than at a race weekend as we could work on fixing them without any penalties.
"The new season will be exciting to watch both on-track and away from it as everything we do this year will have a knock-on effect for our competitiveness in the future. 
"We face the challenge of the biggest technical changes our sport has ever seen combined with a budget cap, so the work that we do this year will determine the start to 2021. 
"This makes the 2020 season a massive challenge - a challenge that everyone in Brixworth and Brackley is looking forward to."

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 The drivers have arrived in Melbourne!
How about this for a track guide from Valtteri Bottas...
with a familiar sign off!
Ferrari look ahead to Australian GPAfter a quiet start to F1 2020 at testing - where they didn't really reveal their true pace - there is intrigue surrounding Ferrari at this weekend's Australian GP.
And they haven't given much away about their confidence levels heading into the season-opener, either...
"After a long winter working on building and developing our car, the time has come to get a first indication of our performance level and how effective are the improvements we have introduced over the past few months," said team boss Mattia Binotto.
"We know that the opposition is strong, but we also know that it is the start of a long season where development rate, reliability, and our operational effectiveness will be key. We are gearing up to tackle all these challenges as a united team, conscious of the progress that needs to be made and proud of the support of our fans worldwide.
Sebastian Vettel added: "The first race of the season is always special and I think it will allow us to get a better idea than we had in testing as to what the hierarchy is between the teams.”
Ferrari also referenced a "difficult time for Italy" amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country, stating they want to put a smile on their fans' faces this weekend.
"At what is a difficult time for Italy and the world as a whole, as part of a global sport, it is our obligation to try and put a smile on people’s faces as they prepare to watch the first race of the season with the same sense of anticipation as ourselves," said Binotto.
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 A new signing at Red Bull...
Red Bull have re-signed Sergio Sette Camara as their reserve driver for 2020. 
The Brazilian, who now has an F1 superlicense after finishing fourth in F2 last year, took up a similar role at McLaren last season after being dropped from the Red Bull family in 2017.
He will share official duties with Sebastian Buemi.
Lewis Hamilton met with Prince Harry to open a new museum at Silverstone on Friday.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was one of the prince’s last public duties before he quits as a working member of the royal family this month.
He was driven into the circuit by six-time world champion Hamilton, while other F1 drivers George Russell and Alex Albon were also present at the event.
The museum, the Silverstone Experience, houses cars and bikes from 70 years of racing at Silverstone, with interactive games and replicas for visitors to try.
Ferrari have had to postpone their scheduled Pirelli tyre test because of the coronavirus outbreak. 
The test was set to take place at Fiorano, Ferrari's private track, which is situated in the north of Italy - one of the worst-affected regions in Europe.
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