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.