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.