Formula One News — October 2018

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Williams targets signing Ocon for 2019

Esteban Ocon and Robert Kubica look to be tussling with incumbent Sergey Sirotkin for the second race seat at Williams for 2019.

Verstappen questions Renault's new 2019 engine

Max Verstappen has cast doubt on Renault's ability to be competitive in 2019.

Hamilton among F1's greatest drivers says Sainz

Lewis Hamilton is one of the greatest F1 drivers ever.

Barcelona to host all winter tests in 2019

F1 will stick with Barcelona as its exclusive winter testing venue ahead of the 2019 season.

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Thursday Press Conference

United States GP - Thursday Press Conference

Vettel could leave Ferrari after 2019?

Sebastian Vettel's future at Ferrari is suddenly in doubt.

FIA tells Ferrari that Mercedes car is legal

The FIA has declared the latest configuration of Mercedes' 2018 car to be legal.

Bottas hopes for better tyres in 2019

Valtteri Bottas says he hopes Pirelli supplies better tyres next year.

F1 split into two categories says Grosjean

Romain Grosjean says fighting in the unofficial "B" championship in formula one is nonetheless enjoyable.

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Kubica to get $10m boost for 2019 race seat

Robert Kubica's chances of securing the vacant Williams race seat for 2019 have received a massive boost.

Honda investing more than Renault

Cyril Abiteboul has admitted he is "worried" about the latest developments at Honda.

Pressure got to Vettel in 2018 says Rosberg

Only a "perfect" competitor can knock Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes from their perch at the top of F1.

F1 still unrealistic for now says Mick Schumacher

A clear favourite has emerged to be Daniil Kvyat's teammate at Toro Rosso next year.

Marko not sure about 2019 regulations change

Dr Helmut Marko has joined those who are unconvinced the aerodynamic changes for 2019 will substantially improve overtaking.

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Vettel denies cracking under pressure in 2018

Sebastian Vettel has denied that the pressure got to him in his 2018 title battle.

F1 and Formula E could merge says Rosberg

Nico Rosberg, an investor in the all-electric series, thinks Formula E could one day merge with formula one.

Verstappen unfair to only blame Renault

Bob Bell says it's not fair of Max Verstappen to blame all of Red Bull's problems on the Renault engine.

Lauda could leave intensive care soon

Niki Lauda could finally be preparing to leave intensive care, following a lung transplant more than two months ago.

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Four drivers line up for second Williams seat

A quartet of drivers are in the running to be British rookie George Russell's teammate at Williams in 2019.

Ricciardo's Renault move a concern

Mark Webber admits fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo's move to Renault is a "concern".

Emotional Alonso riding out F1 career

Fernando Alonso says he is leaving formula one because he misses the winning feeling.

Vettel to win Ferrari title sooner or later says Arrivabene

As criticism surrounds Sebastian Vettel's in-tatters 2018 title campaign, Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene backed the German's place at Ferrari.

Kvyat more measured for 2019 return says Tost

Daniil Kvyat should be a better driver when he returns to F1 and Toro Rosso in 2019.

Current tyre rules absurd says Prost

Alain Prost says the tyre rules in formula one are "absurd".

F1 must end complex rules says Suzuki

Former F1 driver and team owner Aguri Suzuki says the sport needs to simplify to improve.