Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest news regarding Formula 1 on Thursday, August 29.
Thursday morning's headlines:
Formula One confirm record 22 races for 2020 calendar
Vietnam makes its debut in April, while Holland will stage its first race in more than three decades in May. Read more.
Dutch GP 'will affect' Spa-Francorchamps - promoter
Belgian GP promoter Vanessa Mas has admitted that Zandvoort's F1 calendar arrival in 2020 signifies direct "competition" for the popular race located in the Ardennes. Read more.
Vettel penalty steward Pirro returns at Spa
Former F1 driver Emanuele Pirro is making his return as an FIA steward this weekend at Spa. Read more.
Russell 'deserves' front-running car - Kubica
Robert Kubica says his rookie teammate George Russell "has the skills" to thrive at the front in Formula 1. Read more.
Bottas, Ocon news to be confirmed on Thursday
One day after his 30th birthday, Valtteri Bottas will on Thursday be confirmed as Lewis Hamilton's continuing teammate at Mercedes for 2020. Read more.
Hockenheim says German GP demise 'no surprise'
The demise of the German GP appears complete. Read more.
Melbourne rules out 'sneaky' F1 tobacco branding
There will be no comeback for what Melbourne's state Victorian government calls the "sneaky" way two F1 teams tried to advertise cigarettes at the Australian GP. Read more.
Valtteri Bottas expected to remain Lewis Hamilton's teammate in 2020
Bottas celebrated his 30th birthday on Wednesday. Read more.
Hulkenberg expects 'exciting' driver news at Spa
Nico Hulkenberg is expecting an "exciting" day at Spa-Francorchamps. Read more.
Renault got start of 'power unit' era wrong - Abiteboul
Cyril Abiteboul has admitted that Renault messed up its start to the current 'power unit' era. Read more.
Ferrari CEO boosting F1 investment for 2020, 2021
Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri is "increasing investments" into the Maranello marque's Formula 1 team for the future. Read more.
Barcelona confirmed as full 2020 calendar emerges
The 2020 calendar is finally taking shape. Read more.
