Formula One News — May 2018

MAY 23, 2018

FIA must clarify Ferrari car legality says Lauda

Niki Lauda says the FIA must clear up the uncertainty about Ferrari's 2018 car.

Red Bull will never learn loyalty says Abiteboul

Red Bull and Renault appear to be speeding towards divorce.

Abiteboul convinced Sainz will catch up

Cyril Abiteboul says he is happy with the progress at the Renault works team.

Struggling Grosjean happy to stay at Haas

Romain Grosjean says he is "happy to stay" at Haas beyond the end of his contract this year.

McLaren denies link to Nicholas Latifi

McLaren has denied any link between its new shareholder and the career of a young Formula 2 driver.

MAY 22, 2018

Todt minimizes complaints about 2019 rules

Jean Todt has minimized criticism of the incoming changes to the F1 regulations for 2019.

Leclerc plays down Senna, Schumacher comparisons

Charles Leclerc has played down any comparisons being made between him and true F1 greats.

MAY 21, 2018

Possible Mercedes will quit F1 says Lauda

It is "possible" that Mercedes will quit formula one.

Carey eyes Berlin to replace Hockenheim

Chase Carey is eyeing the German capital as a potential replacement for Hockenheim.

Rumours swirl about Grosjean's future

A rumour is doing the rounds about Romain Grosjean's future at Haas.

Engine makers plan Canada upgrades

F1 engine manufacturers are planning significant upgrades for the Canadian grand prix.

Renault could switch focus to 2019 car

After just a few races in 2018, Renault could make the call to switch its focus to the 2019 car.

Hamilton contract delay triggers new rumours

The delay in the signing of Lewis Hamilton's new contract is triggering a new round of rumours.

Drivers to be asked about Miami layout says Todt

Drivers will be consulted about the layout of a second US grand prix in Miami.

Boullier hits back at McLaren axe rumours

Eric Boullier has hit back at suggestions he could be the next to leave McLaren.

F1 eyes blue flag axe

F1 is considering abolishing blue flags.

Baku wants to renegotiate F1 contract

Baku promoter Arif Rahimov has admitted the race wants to renegotiate its contract with Liberty Media.

Latifi's father linked with McLaren

The father of Force India reserve driver Nicholas Latifi is linked with a major deal at McLaren.

No magic to solve Williams problems says Kubica

Williams is plotting a course out of its dire current situation.

Liberty eyes F1 track resurfacing idea

Liberty Media might consider pushing race promoters to resurface their tracks in a bid to spice up formula one.

MAY 18, 2018

F1 must rediscover DNA says Abiteboul

Formula one needs to rediscover its "DNA", according to Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul.

Toro Rosso can win with Honda says Key

Toro Rosso remains happy with its new relationship with Honda.

Pirelli should supply qualifying tyre says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo says it would be better if teams could select even softer tyres at each grand prix.

MAY 17, 2018

Todt hits back at complaining drivers

Jean Todt has hit back at top drivers who say they want more say about the rules in formula one.

Selfish Mercedes approved 2019 rules says Marko

Mercedes backed the rule changes for 2019 because it suits them and hurts rivals, Red Bull official Dr Helmut Marko claims.