Formula One News — September 2018
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Todt happy if calendar swells to 23 races
Jean Todt says he has no problem if the F1 calendar swells to include some more races.
Arrivabene apologised to Bottas for comment
Maurizio Arrivabene says he has apologised directly to Valtteri Bottas for comments made after the recent Italian grand prix.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Charles Leclerc to partner Vettel at Ferrari, Raikkonen to Sauber
Ferrari has announced that current Sauber driver Charles Leclerc will join Sebastian Vettel to drive for the team next season. </p>
Schumacher now dominating F3
Mick Schumacher is well on his road to formula one.
FIA to look into team alliances
F1's governing body is keeping an eye on the emergence of alliances between the teams.</p>
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Perez denies McLaren was 2019 option
Sergio Perez has denied that McLaren was ever a serious option for him for 2019.
Kubica most likely Stroll replacement says Williams
Claire Williams says it is "likely" that Robert Kubica will step in to replace the Force India-bound Lance Stroll.
Buemi on pole for Toro Rosso return
Sebastien Buemi has moved into pole position for a return to formula one next year.
Now Singapore ignoring F1 grid girls ban
Singapore has joined a growing list of grand prix hosts who are sidestepping F1's 'grid girls' ban.
Lauda will not return in 2018?
Niki Lauda will miss all of the remaining races this season, Bild newspaper has revealed.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Vettel making too many mistakes says Hakkinen
Former world champion Mika Hakkinen thinks Mercedes could be heading for the 2018 title, even though Ferrari currently has the faster car.
Ferrari chief's brother reveals Leclerc signing
Rumors have it that Charles Leclerc is definitely joining Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari next year.
Wolff in regular contact with Lauda
Toto Wolff says he remains in "regular contact" with F1 legend Niki Lauda.
Criticism of Vettel not fair says Wolff
Toto Wolff has defended Sebastian Vettel amid widespread criticism of his driving in 2018.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
F1 not going all-electric says Todt
Jean Todt has played down suggestions F1 could switch to an all-electric formula in the future.
No more winners at McLaren says Villadelprat
Joan Villadelprat is worried about McLaren's future in formula one.
Andretti hopes Alonso makes Indycar switch
Michael Andretti says he hopes Fernando Alonso makes the switch to Indycar for 2019.
Schumacher eyes F2, DTM for 2019
Mick Schumacher is speeding up on his road to formula one.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Ferrari to formalise Raikkonen news on Thursday
Thursday is decision-day when it comes to Ferrari's driver choice for 2019.
Red Bull future riding on Honda success says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull will quit formula one if the Honda project doesn't work out.
Kubica unexcited by race seat speculation
Robert Kubica sounds only mildly interested in stepping up to the Williams race seat in 2018.
Vandoorne not speaking after McLaren axe
Stoffel Vandoorne is not yet commenting to the media about McLaren's decision to dump him for 2019.
Ten drivers on Toro Rosso long list for 2019
Dr Helmut Marko says he is putting together a "long list" of potential Toro Rosso drivers for 2019.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Vettel mistakes to cost Ferrari title
The Italian press has questioned Sebastian Vettel's ability to win the 2018 world championship for Ferrari.
Ecclestone laments Alonso's wrong decisions
"Wrong decisions" mean Fernando Alonso will not be considered one of the true greats.