Formula One News — June 2018
JUNE 29, 2018
Verstappen tips Ricciardo to stay
Max Verstappen thinks he will have the same teammate in 2019.
Renault confirms engine party mode
Renault has confirmed that it will finally have a 'party mode' for its engine from this weekend in Austria.
JUNE 28, 2018
Thursday Press Conference
Austrian GP - Thursday Press Conference
Red Bull closer to Ricciardo deal says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull is getting "closer" to re-signing Daniel Ricciardo for 2019.
McLaren sidesteps Raikkonen rumours
McLaren has sidestepped reports that Kimi Raikkonen might be in the team's sights for 2019.
Red Bull will remain strong with Honda says Alonso
Fernando Alonso says Red Bull will remain a strong team even after switching to Honda power.
F1 set to announce new engine rules
F1 looks poised to announce its new engine regulations for 2021.
Hockenheim not on 2019 calendar
There will be no German grand prix at Hockenheim in 2019.
JUNE 27, 2018
Vettel reaction made Verstappen angry
Max Verstappen has admitted that the reaction of journalists to Sebastian Vettel's messy French grand prix made him "angry".
Leclerc has heard Ferrari rumours
Charles Leclerc has admitted he hears the rumours about his future in formula one.
Mercedes deciding announce date for Hamilton contract
Mercedes is simply determining the right time to announce Lewis Hamilton's new contract.
Nervous Vettel still favourite says Fittipaldi
Emerson Fittipaldi thinks Ferrari is still in the box seat to win this year's world championship.
Paul Ricard unsure over Mistral chicane axe
Paul Ricard boss Stephane Clair sounds unsure about whether the French grand prix venue should axe its controversial 'Mistral chicane'.
No grid girls a puppet show says Mateschitz
They may not be on the grid, but there will be 'girls' in Austria this weekend.
JUNE 26, 2018
Red Bull will not re-brand Honda engines
Red Bull will not re-brand its engines next year.
Red Bull refusing to use new Renault MGU-K
Red Bull will not use a new 'MGU-K' unit supplied by Renault this weekend in Austria.
Newey scoffs at Renault move rumours
Adrian Newey has scoffed at rumours that suggest he could switch to Renault.
Alonso undecided about F1 future says Brown
Zak Brown has admitted that Fernando Alonso might not race an orange car in formula one next year.
Win won't change me as driver says Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen has denied that he desperately needs a grand prix win.
Italy slams Vettel for amateur error
The Italian press has lashed out at Sebastian Vettel for his "amateur error" in the French grand prix.
Mercedes ready to announce 2018 drivers
Mercedes now appears ready to announce its 2018 driver lineup.
F1 to consider axing Mistral chicane says Whiting
Charlie Whiting says F1 will consider removing the unpopular chicane from the middle of Paul Ricard's iconic Mistral straight for 2019.
JUNE 25, 2018
Vettel penalty too lenient says Lauda
Niki Lauda thinks the FIA let Sebastian Vettel escape with a lenient penalty after a first lap crash at Paul Ricard.
McLaren held crisis meeting at Paul Ricard
Stoffel Vandoorne has played down an apparent 'crisis meeting' that took place in the McLaren motor home on Sunday.
Staying at Renault would be a pleasure says Sainz
Carlos Sainz says he would be happy to stay at Renault in 2019.