Formula One News — October 2018

Organisers of the Russian grand prix negotiated with Liberty Media in order to dodge the F1 owners' new-in-2018 ban on 'grid girls'.

Jean Alesi has backed his old team Ferrari, amid criticism of the Italian outfit and its top driver Sebastian Vettel.

Kimi Raikkonen must pay a fine of 350 Swiss francs after hitting a car outside his home in Baar, Switzerland.

Daniel Ricciardo had little choice other than to leave Red Bull.

New European F3 champion Mick Schumacher's next move towards formula one will be revealed soon.

FIA president Jean Todt admits he visits his friend Michael Schumacher "twice a month".

The Williams-Mercedes team announced that 20-year-old British driver George Russell, who is leading this year's Formula 2 championship, will drive for the team next season in Formula 1.

Fernando Alonso says he still has not decided what he will be doing in 2019.

F1 needs to get back to basics in order to spice up the show, according to Alain Prost.

Former F1 driver Robert Doornbos has joined those who are critical of Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's handling of their 2018 title quest.

Cyril Abiteboul understands why Mercedes has imposed 'team orders' at the tail end of the 2018 world championship.

Red Bull has said 'no' to a MotoGP test for Max Verstappen.

The departure of technical boss James Key hurt Toro Rosso this year.

Fernando Alonso's F1 exit is "sad", but it's just part of the regeneration of the sport.

F1's points system is not changing for now.

Carlos Sainz is confident McLaren will put itself back on track in 2019.

Pascal Wehrlein looks to be focused on returning to formula one in 2019.

Romain Grosjean thinks modern formula one is too boring.

Sebastian Vettel did not have the right approach to be world champion in 2018.

It will take Renault a "few years" to be ready for a world title bid.

Dr Helmut Marko has admitted that Pascal Wehrlein is on the list of contenders to be Daniil Kvyat's teammate at Toro Rosso next year.

The Italian press has savaged Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel as the Maranello team's 2018 title falls apart.

Former world champions Jacques Villeneuve and Mika Hakkinen disagree about the fatal mistake committed by Sebastian Vettel at Suzuka.

Although Lewis Hamilton has reached his first 'match point' of 2018, his boss Toto Wolff insists it is not over yet.

The F1 paddock is scratching its head about the strange and sudden decline of Ferrari's 2018 championship assault.