Formula One News — July 2018
JULY 20, 2018
Practice 1 Report - A narrow margin
German GP - Practice 1 Report
Practice 1 Results
German GP - Practice 1 Results
Bottas signs Mercedes extension as well
After announcing yesterday that Lewis Hamilton will stay with Mercedes through 2020, Mercedes has announced today that Valtteri Bottas will remain with the team for 2019, with an option for the 2020 season.
Red Bull's title chances dwindling says Verstappen
Max Verstappen admits Red Bull has taken a step backwards in its outside bid for the 2018 title.
Stroll not denying Force India rumours
Lance Stroll is being linked with a move to Force India.
Drivers reject proposed points system change
More F1 drivers have come out in opposition to Liberty Media's plans to shake up the points system.
Haas boss denies Kubica rumours
Gunther Steiner has rejected speculation Haas might sign up Robert Kubica for 2019.
Still no green light for Miami GP
Confirmation that Miami will join the F1 calendar next year will have to wait even longer.
JULY 19, 2018
Mercedes announces two-year extension with Hamilton
The Mercedes GP team has made the announcement that it has come to agreement with four-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton to extend his contract for an additional two years, through the 2020 season.
Thursday Press Conference
German GP - Thursday Press Conference
McLaren, Williams need for change
An anonymous engineer says struggling once-great F1 teams Williams and McLaren need to make sweeping changes.
Salo acknowledges F1 stewards controversy
F1 steward Mika Salo has acknowledged the controversy over penalties given to Ferrari drivers in recent races.
Horner sure Honda right move for Red Bull
Christian Horner remains confident Honda is the right move for Red Bull.
F1 should be a dictatorship says Berger
Formula one needs to return to its days as a dictatorship.
JULY 18, 2018
F1 eyes 20-year deal for Miami GP
Yet another meeting could finally mean the green light for a grand prix in Miami.
JULY 17, 2018
Red Bull encourages Honda to prepare for 2019
Red Bull is encouraging Toro Rosso and Honda to help the senior energy drink-owned team prepare for 2019.
F1 should be harder on crazy drivers
Former F1 test driver Daniel Juncadella says F1 should use the stewards to control "crazy" and "aggressive" drivers.
Claire Williams contemplating difficult decisions
Sergey Sirotkin has given more details about his biggest problem with Williams' 2018 car.
No regrets about controversial Haas approach
Gunther Steiner says he has no regrets about the path taken by controversial American team Haas.
Newspaper links Raikkonen with Sauber return
The signs are growing ever stronger that Ferrari will have a new driver in 2019.
JULY 16, 2018
Mercedes still favourite for title says Briatore
Flavio Briatore thinks Mercedes is still the favourite for the 2018 world championship.
Tost defends Honda before Red Bull move
Franz Tost has defended Honda amid concerns the Japanese manufacturer is not up to the task of powering the senior Red Bull team from 2019.
Father no longer Red Bull scout says Verstappen
Max Verstappen says his father Jos no longer works with young Red Bull drivers.
JULY 12, 2018
2019 calendar waiting on Miami
Liberty Media is waiting on progress in Miami before finalising the 2018 calendar.
Renault engine really a problem says Verstappen
Max Verstappen says Red Bull's title chances have taken a dive.