Formula One News — March 2018

MARCH 13, 2018

Haas changes Friday driver policy for 2018

Haas says the door to Antonio Giovinazzi will remain basically closed in 2018.

MARCH 12, 2018

Newey staying at Red Bull

Adrian Newey is staying at Red Bull, even though the former title-winning team has appointed a new technical director.

Tension in Red Bull driver lineup says Wurz

Alex Wurz says he detects "tension" between Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen.

Ferrari holding F1 to ransom wrong says Horner

Christian Horner has chided Ferrari for holding F1 "to ransom".

Haas emerges as dark horse of 2018

Haas has emerged as a dark horse favourite to finish 'best of the rest' behind the top three teams in 2018.

No May engine deadline for Red Bull says Horner

Christian Horner has hit back at Renault's imposition of a May deadline to decide its engine supplier for 2019.

MARCH 10, 2018

Mercedes not one second ahead says Bottas

Valtteri Bottas has denied that Mercedes is a full second per lap ahead of F1's other top teams heading into this month's Australian grand prix.

Kubica to add Le Mans to 2018 programme

Robert Kubica looks set to add Le Mans to his race programme in 2018.

Renault defends legality of 2018 exhaust

Renault has defended the legality of its 2018 car's exhaust layout.

McLaren defends aggressive 2018 car

McLaren has defended the 'aggressive' design of its 2018 car.

MARCH 9, 2018

Vettel's record pace does not worry Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he is not worried about the laptime put in by Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel at the final Barcelona test.

Sainz backs Renault's four engine plan

Carlos Sainz has backed Renault's deliberations over taking a strategic approach to the long-life engine rules of 2018.

No physical barrier for women in F1 says Calderon

A female F1 test driver says physical strength does not prevent women from racing at the pinnacle of motor sport.

Happy Honda calm after McLaren split

Honda is feeling more "calm" after leaving McLaren.

Sainz not surprised about Hulkenberg worry

Carlos Sainz says he is "not surprised at all" with recent comments made by Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul.

MARCH 8, 2018

Red Bull emerging as 2018 title contender

Red Bull is emerging as a potential favourite for the 2018 world championship.

Kubica thinks modern F1 cars too heavy

Robert Kubica thinks modern F1 cars need to trim some fat.

McLaren denies it's in a post-Honda crisis

Leading McLaren figures are denying the British team is still in crisis even after dumping Honda.

Alonso not worried about new start procedure

Fernando Alonso says he is not worried about a new race start procedure for 2018.

Brown not ruling out McLaren engine

Zak Brown has played down suggestions McLaren could become a formula one engine supplier in 2021.

Ericsson eyes Leclerc for reputation boost

Marcus Ericsson thinks his new teammate could boost his reputation in F1.

MARCH 7, 2018

Vandoorne concerned as McLaren problems continue

Stoffel Vandoorne has expressed some concern as a difficult winter for McLaren continues.

Renault teams may use four engine approach

Renault-powered teams are considering using four engines per driver instead of just three in 2018.

Force India no longer best in midfield says Perez

Sergio Perez admits Force India's place at the top of the F1 midfield is currently in doubt.

Liberty doesn't understand F1 technology says Marchionne

Sergio Marchionne has told Liberty Media to back off and let Ferrari get on with the business of making F1 cars.