Formula One News — August 2018

AUGUST 6, 2018

Carey hopes Mick Schumacher enters F1

F1 boss Chase Carey says he hopes Michael Schumacher's son makes it to formula one.

Renault's Hulkenberg backs Ricciardo signing

The hiring of Daniel Ricciardo demonstrates the seriousness of Renault's ambitions.

Renault concerned about F1 super teams

Paddy Lowe has admitted Williams could start using Mercedes' gearbox and rear suspension in 2019.

Haas to consider Grosjean seat after summer

Haas is still giving little away about the future of Romain Grosjean.

Giovinazzi keeping eye on Sauber seat

Antonio Giovinazzi admits he has an eye on a Sauber seat for 2019.

AUGUST 3, 2018

Ricciardo to join Renault for 2019, 2020

Daniel Ricciardo has signed to drive for the Renault team in the 2019 and 2020 season, joining Nico Hulkenberg.

Tost happy McLaren's Honda project failed

Franz Tost says he is happy McLaren's collaboration with Honda did not work out.

Officials play down Malaysia night race rumours

Reports that Malaysia could return to the F1 calendar with a night race have been played down by officials.

Family not commenting on Lauda transplant news

Niki Lauda's family is not commenting on reports the F1 legend is in a critical condition after a lung transplant.

AUGUST 2, 2018

Ricciardo says 2019 announcement due soon

Daniel Ricciardo says his Red Bull contract is finally ready to be announced.

Raikkonen still waiting on Ferrari decision

Kimi Raikkonen says he is still waiting to know if he will be a Ferrari driver in 2019.

2019 interim year for Red Bull-Honda says Horner

Christian Horner has played down expectations for Red Bull's first year with works Honda power.

Villeneuve plays down Jesus Christ comparison

Jacques Villeneuve has played down quotes that suggested he thinks Lewis Hamilton behaves like Jesus Christ.

Ferrari's talks with Liberty still on says Camilleri

Ferrari's new CEO says talks about the future with Liberty Media are progressing.

Norris waiting on Alonso's decision for 2019

Lando Norris says it is up to McLaren to decide if he will make his F1 debut in 2019.

Lauda left intensive care after flu

F1 legend Niki Lauda is currently in hospital.

Too early to assess 2019 wing says Kubica

Robert Kubica says it's too early to assess the effectiveness of the new front wings for 2019.

Renault worried about F1 B teams

Renault is worried about the rise of 'B teams' in formula one.

AUGUST 1, 2018

Renault hits back at Red Bull fury

Any niceties between Red Bull and Renault are now in the past.

De la Rosa warns against McLaren move for Sainz

Pedro de la Rosa is not sure an all-Spanish driver lineup at McLaren next year would be a "dream".