Formula One News — June 2018

JUNE 18, 2018

Newey not denying Renault switch rumours

Adrian Newey has declined to confirm or deny rumours he is looking to leave Red Bull.

Renault won't sign big name driver says Ghosn

Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn says the French manufacturer intends to win in formula one without the biggest budget.

Spa, Liberty, sign new three-year deal

F1's popular Belgian grand prix is staying on the calendar.

Whitmarsh offers to step up amid McLaren crisis

Former team boss Martin Whitmarsh has offered to step in amid a reported staff revolt at McLaren.

Red Bull losing power through fuel says Abiteboul

Red Bull's choice of fuel supplier means it is not maxing out the power of the Renault engine.

Liberty must put new rules on table says Marko

Red Bull has joined fellow top teams Ferrari and Mercedes in expressing concerns about Liberty Media's vision of the future beyond 2020.

Marko admits almost ousting Hartley

Dr Helmut Marko has admitted he considered ousting struggling Toro Rosso driver Brendon Hartley.

JUNE 15, 2018

Red Bull not caving to Renault ultimatum

Red Bull is not caving in to Renault's pressure to immediately make its choice of engine supplier for 2019.

JUNE 14, 2018

Renault out of patience with Red Bull delays

With uncertainty looming over Red Bull's next move, Renault looks to have kept up with Honda's rate of progress.

Hankook could replace Pirelli for 2020

Hankook has entered the frame as F1's potential next sole tyre supplier.

Liberty Media gives loan to Force India?

Force India, the leading independent F1 team, is struggling for survival.

Hamilton deal set for Paul Ricard?

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes may finally be ready to announce the continuation of their marriage.

JUNE 13, 2018

Halo, Pirelli adding to overtake problem says Perez

Sergio Perez thinks the heavy Halo cockpit protection layout and Pirelli tyres could be adding to F1's overtaking problem.

Zak Brown the right boss for Alonso

Fernando Alonso says he is definitely not done with racing.

McLaren would loan Norris to rival team

Zak Brown says he would loan Lando Norris to another formula one team for experience.

Villeneuve slams Lauda over father jibe

Jacques Villeneuve has lashed out not only at Max Verstappen, but also F1 legend Niki Lauda.

Stationary brand opposes new F1 logo

Liberty Media is still racing into trademark trouble over F1's new logo.

JUNE 12, 2018

2019 could be Vettel's year

2019 could be Sebastian Vettel's year to win a fifth world championship.

Verstappen was alone at Canada GP

It has emerged that Max Verstappen had no entourage at the Canadian grand prix, just as he ended a run of poor form with a podium.

Brown admits Alonso considering F1 future

Zak Brown has played down rumours Fernando Alonso will switch full-time to Indycar in 2019.

Rosberg tells Mercedes to keep drivers

Nico Rosberg would advise Mercedes to re-sign both of its drivers for 2019.

Honda improvement worth three tenths says Marko

Red Bull looks to be speeding towards a switch to works Honda power for 2019.

F1 camera glasses painful says Grosjean

Romain Grosjean said a promising new camera innovation in formula one was "painful" to wear.

Williams needs more time to fix car issues

Paddy Lowe says Williams' problems will still take more time to solve.

Toro Rosso backs struggling Hartley

Toro Rosso has boosted Brendon Hartley's chances of staying with the Red Bull junior team.