Formula One News — September 2018

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Trulli slams current state of F1

Former F1 driver Jarno Trulli has slammed the way the sport has changed since he stopped racing seven seasons ago.

Mick Schumacher happy with Ferrari interest

Mick Schumacher says he is happy with Ferrari's interest in his flourishing formative career.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Leclerc could beat Vettel at Ferrari says Marciello

Charles Leclerc could emerge as Ferrari's number 1 driver as quickly as 2019.

Sauber set to name Raikkonen teammate

Sauber boss Frederic Vasseur has denied that taking on Kimi Raikkonen for 2019 is part of the Swiss team's deal with Ferrari.

McLaren, Alonso interested in Indycar

Indycar looks set to secure three big names from the world of formula one.

Mayor shoots down Copenhagen's F1 project

Advanced plans to bring F1 to Copenhagen have been scrapped.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Vettel misses Schumacher amid 2018 struggle

Sebastian Vettel thinks he would benefit from the advice of his old friend and mentor Michael Schumacher.

Beating top teams ridiculous goal says Budkowski

Renault is not ready to charge for the world title.

Monza, Silverstone still in doubt after 2019

A question mark continues to linger over the future of the historic Italian grand prix.

Mick Schumacher would boost F1 ratings

Mick Schumacher would reinvigorate interest in formula one within Germany.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Verstappen says Red Bull didn't want Alonso

Max Verstappen says Red Bull never considered signing up Fernando Alonso for 2019.

Sainz hoping for better McLaren in 2019

Carlos Sainz is hoping McLaren can make him a much better car for 2019.

Ocon has no regrets as F1 career stalls

Esteban Ocon says he has no regrets even though his F1 career looks set to stall.

Sochi not ruling out night race

Russia is not ruling out making its grand prix a night race in future.

Magnussen could do Daytona, Le Mans

Kevin Magnussen could be about to join Fernando Alonso in adding some endurance sports car racing to his schedule.

Hamilton focused on building brand

Lewis Hamilton says he is focused on building himself up as a "brand".

Toro Rosso to wait for Ticktum super license

Red Bull looks set to wait to finalise the 2019 driver lineup for Toro Rosso.

Rosberg would forbid daughters from racing

Nico Rosberg says he would forbid his daughters from becoming racing drivers.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Vettel not giving up on 2018 title

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the highly influential Italian sports daily, Sebastian Vettel said "Ciao Mondiali" to his hopes in Singapore.

Williams not only option for future says Kubica

Robert Kubica says he is not fixated on Williams as his only option for returning full-time to the F1 grid.

Honda poised to pass Renault for power

Honda could be poised to overtake Renault and cease having the least powerful engine in F1.

Ferrari not ready to sign for 2021 says Camilleri

Ferrari is still a long way from agreeing to stay in formula one beyond 2020.

Lauda still old self after Wolff hospital visit

According to Toto Wolff, F1 legend Niki Lauda is still his old self as he recovers from life-saving lung transplant surgery in Vienna.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

FIA clears legality of camera-blocking fan

F1's governing body has cleared Ferrari to keep using a controversial airbox fan.

Zanardi thinks Vettel's title charge over

Alex Zanardi has joined the Italian media in declaring Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's 2018 championship hopes essentially over.