Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest news regarding Formula 1 on Friday, July 17.
Friday morning's Formula 1 news roundup:
Doctors set to end Zanardi's coma
Doctors are beginning to bring Alex Zanardi out of his almost month-long artificial coma.
The former F1 driver suffered serious head and facial injuries in a June hand-cycling race in Italy.
Critical care doctor at the Santa Maria Alle Scotte hospital in Siena, Dr Sabino Scolletta, told La Gazzetta dello Sport that his team has "started the reduction of sedation" for 53-year-old Zanardi.
"Following the reduction of sedation, it will take a few days for further evaluations of the patient," a statement issued by the hospital said.
The medical bulletin added that Zanardi's "neurological picture remains serious and the prognosis remains confidential".
Haas drivers unsure about team's F1 future
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Haas' race drivers have admitted they are not sure the small American team will still be on the grid in 2021.
Kevin Magnussen revealed this week that team owner Gene Haas is expected to be in Hungary.
Haas, 67, entered Formula 1 in 2016 with a team in close collaboration with Ferrari, but is believed to be wavering over whether to stay for a sixth season.
Magnussen's teammate Romain Grosjean said on Thursday that the question over Haas' future in F1 is "the elephant in the room".
"For us but also for Formula 1, I hope that the team is here on the grid next year," said the Frenchman.
"I think of all the new teams that came into Formula 1, Haas is the one that was the most successful, but I'm not the one taking the decision."
Magnussen added: "Formula 1 is never a safe place, you can never predict the future.
"I think as a team there's a lot of people that are hoping to see the team continue, they like their job and of course we are all looking forward to some news."
More transfer news from Formula 1:
Racing Point 'good interim solution' for Vettel - Marko
Signing up with Racing Point would be a "good interim solution" for Ferrari refugee Sebastian Vettel. Read more.
Red Bull 'must be at the front' in Hungary - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko insists Red Bull-Honda "have to be at the front" this weekend in Hungary. Read more.
Sainz denies regretting Ferrari move
Carlos Sainz insists he does not regret signing for Ferrari for 2021 and beyond. Read more.
Russell staying at Williams 'good for team' - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas on Thursday admitted he is in talks with Mercedes about a new contract. Read more.
No ruling on 'pink Mercedes' protest in Hungary
There will be no news in Hungary this weekend about Renault's protest against the 'pink Mercedes' fielded by Racing Point. Read more.
'Normal' to have talks with Aston Martin - Vettel
Sebastian Vettel has admitted he is having talks with Racing Point about potentially joining the new Aston Martin project for 2021. Read more.
Extra pressure on Albon 'nothing new'
Alex Albon insists he is used to the rising pressure in Formula 1. Read more.
F1 legends hit back at Hamilton's racial activism
Two Formula 1 legends have questioned Lewis Hamilton's recent racial activism. Read more.
Lando Norris "feeling better" after flying home to see specialist
The McLaren driver has made an impressive start to the new Formula One season. Read more.
Lewis Hamilton "will never forget" Black Power salute in Austria
The Mercedes driver celebrated his Styrian Grand Prix victory on Sunday by sending his clenched right fist skywards. Read more.
F1 will cope with virus rules in Hungary - Horner
Formula 1 will cope with Hungary's draconian anti-coronavirus measures this weekend, according to Christian Horner. Read more.
Hulkenberg 'itching' to race again in August
Nico Hulkenberg has admitted he is "itching" to go racing again. Read more.
'Compromise' likely in pink Mercedes protest - boss
An unnamed F1 team boss thinks the FIA will "find a compromise" to the current dispute about customer cars. Read more.
Red Bull-Honda 'too slow on straights' - Verstappen
Toto Wolff thinks Mercedes could be in for a fight this weekend in Hungary. Read more.
Ferrari will support Vettel in 2020 - Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen says he doubts his friend Sebastian Vettel's relationship with Ferrari is so broken that the German cannot complete the season at Maranello. Read more.
Team owner Stroll could oust own son - Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher is not so sure that Racing Point will oust Sergio Perez at the end of 2020. Read more.
Steiner admits Ferrari 'engine power' an issue
Engine power is an issue at Haas this year, boss Gunther Steiner has admitted. Read more.
Re-signing Bottas makes sense - Salo
It makes sense that Mercedes is hanging onto Valtteri Bottas for 2021. Read more.
Racing Point denies Vettel deal already done
Sergio Perez's manager is reportedly looking around for an alternative seat for the Mexican driver. Read more.
