Formula One News — May 2018

MAY 9, 2018

McLaren B car to have radical nose

The centrepiece of McLaren's 'B' car for Barcelona and beyond is a radical new nose.

Ferrari can win in Barcelona says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel is confident Ferrari's strong season will continue in Barcelona.

Renault wants to keep Sainz

Carlos Sainz has hinted that he will stay at Renault next year.

Calderon could get Friday session in 2018

Tatiana Calderon is not ruling out her chances of securing some Friday practice outings for Sauber.

MAY 8, 2018

Italy GP money laundering probed?

Italian prosecutors are reportedly investigating suspected fraud relating to the formula one race at Monza.

Perez not frustrated although F1 unfair

Sergio Perez insists he is not "frustrated" as he waits for another big chance at the very top of formula one.

Carey also eyeing New York and Las Vegas

Miami is not the only US city on F1 owner Liberty Media's radar.

Vergne doubts he would accept F1 return

Jean-Eric Vergne agrees with those who think 2019 could finally be Ferrari's year.

Renault gives Red Bull May 31 engine deadline

Red Bull has until the end of the month to decide between Renault or Honda power for 2019.

MAY 7, 2018

Wolff plays down Ricciardo rumours

Toto Wolff has moved to play down suggestions Daniel Ricciardo might be at the front of the queue to join Mercedes next year.

2018 can be Ferrari's year says Prost

2018 could finally be Ferrari's year in F1.

Sauber admits Zander exit awkward

Frederic Vasseur has admitted that the departure from Sauber of technical boss Jorg Zander was "awkward".

F1-sports car unification ideal says Todt

Jean Todt says it would be "ideal" to achieve some technical parity between formula one and the world endurance championship.

Verstappen comparison inappropriate says Maldonado

Former F1 driver Pastor Maldonado has played down any comparison between himself and Max Verstappen.

MAY 4, 2018

Cheat doubts still hang over 2018 Ferrari

Ferrari's field-leading 2018 car continues to raise suspicions.

Keeping title lead will be difficult says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he will struggle to hang onto his new lead in the 2018 world championship.

Marchionne steps back from F1 quit threat

Sergio Marchionne has delivered a more upbeat message about Ferrari's future in formula one.

Mercedes eyes Ferrari-Haas style collaboration

Toto Wolff says Mercedes is open to establishing a relationship with a customer team along the lines of Ferrari-Haas.

F1 can thrive without big noise says Dupasquier

F1 can survive without the big engines and sounds of the past.

Busy Alonso sitting out post Spain GP test

Fernando Alonso will skip the forthcoming post-Spanish grand prix test.

MAY 3, 2018

Renault must plan to lose Sainz says Abiteboul

Renault says it must find a 'plan B' in the event it cannot keep Carlos Sainz beyond 2018.

Carey wants new F1 deal with Barcelona

Chase Carey says he would commit F1 to the Barcelona circuit "almost forever".

Magnussen clarifies quote

Kevin Magnussen has clarified reports that said he is prepared to "die" in a F1 car.

Cars too complex for F1 telemetry ban says Alonso

Fernando Alonso has hit back at suggestions F1 should ban telemetry.

Budkowski attended first race for Renault

Marcin Budkowski attended his first grand prix in Renault colours at Baku.