Formula One News — April 2018

APRIL 26, 2018

Vettel learned from 2017 Baku incident

Sebastian Vettel says he has learned from the lessons of Baku a year ago.

Sauber racing Williams now

Sauber is now racing "on an equal footing" with Williams.

China a turning point for Verstappen says Haug

China could have been a turning point for Max Verstappen, according to former Mercedes boss Norbert Haug.

Sainz can still improve in 2018

Carlos Sainz is still able to prove he can match Nico Hulkenberg at Renault.

Alonso right to do Le Mans in 2018 says Todt

Jean Todt says he welcomes Fernando Alonso's decision to split his time between F1 and the world endurance championship in 2018.

APRIL 25, 2018

FIA looks into legality of 2018 Ferrari?

Just as it surges to the front in formula one, the legality of Ferrari's 2018 car is coming under scrutiny.

Williams cannot win again without F1 changes

Without changes to formula one, Claire Williams is pessimistic about the future of the British team she leads.

APRIL 24, 2018

Red Bull can choose 2019 engine supplier says Horner

Red Bull is in a position to choose its engine supplier for 2019.

Horner wants Ricciardo decision by August

Red Bull wants Daniel Ricciardo to make his decision about the future by August.

Hamilton hints at long-term Mercedes deal

Lewis Hamilton has given the strongest hint yet that he definitely wants to stay at Mercedes.

FIA considering pitstop safety changes

F1 is considering some mandatory changes in a bid to make pitstops safer.

APRIL 23, 2018

Mercedes could help solve Williams problem?

Williams may be reaching out to Mercedes in a bid to end its 2018 car crisis.

Porsche to decide on F1 entry after May says Berger

Porsche is considering entering formula one in 2021.

Official denies Spanish GP in doubt

A Spanish official has played down rumours the future of the grand prix in Barcelona could be in doubt.

Ericsson doesn't deserve reputation

Charles Leclerc says his Sauber teammate Marcus Ericsson deserves more respect.

APRIL 20, 2018

Rosberg tips Hamilton to end 2018 slump

Nico Rosberg thinks his former Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton will bounce back from his current performance slump.

Budget cap good for F1 says Grosjean

Romain Grosjean thinks the proposed budget cap will be good for formula one.

Honda quiet about Red Bull negotiations

Honda is giving nothing away about the possibility of teaming up with Red Bull in 2019.

Ferrari will fix smoking engine says Whiting

Charlie Whiting says the FIA will not intervene over the issue of Ferrari's smoking engines.

No racing for Kvyat in 2018

Ferrari is keeping Daniil Kvyat so busy he has no time to race elsewhere.

Renault right to take Sainz risk says Prost

Carlos Sainz has been a positive addition to the Renault team.

Barrichello blocked from seeing Schumacher

Rubens Barrichello says he was blocked from trying to see his old teammate Michael Schumacher.

APRIL 19, 2018

Hamilton will stay at Mercedes says Lauda

Lewis Hamilton will eventually sign a new deal to stay at Mercedes.

Verstappen says he does not need psychologist

Max Verstappen says he is putting the Chinese grand prix firmly in the past.

Haas happy with current drivers says Steiner

Haas boss Gunther Steiner has given a strong indication that Kevin Magnussen will stay in 2019.