Formula One News — November 2018

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

No excuses as Marko targets 2019 title

Dr Helmut Marko has told Red Bull there are "no excuses" why the world championship cannot be the goal in 2019.

Smedley exit won't hurt Williams says Sirotkin

The departure of Robert Smedley will not overly hurt Williams.

Abu Dhabi return for Lauda unlikely says Hamilton

Niki Lauda may need more time before he is ready to return to F1.

Verstappen not excited about Dutch GP yet

Max Verstappen is not getting excited about reports the Netherlands could return to the F1 calendar.

2019 McLaren to be much better says Alonso

Fernando Alonso thinks McLaren will have a "much better" car in 2019.

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Thursday Photos

Brazilian GP - Thursday Photos

Thursday Press Conference

Brazilian GP - Thursday Press Conference

2019 wings will not improve overtaking says Marko

The new front wings for 2019 are costing teams a lot of money but overtaking will not be easier.

Sainz not expecting big McLaren boost in 2019

Carlos Sainz is not expecting to make a big leap up the F1 grid in 2019.

Carey now wants Vietnamese F1 driver

The next step for F1 is a Vietnamese driver.

Brazilian ready for McLaren reserve role

Sergio Sette Camara says he is ready for formula one.

Lauda aims for Abu Dhabi comeback

Niki Lauda has targeted a F1 return for the season finale in Abu Dhabi later this month.

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Vettel made more mistakes than Ferrari says Massa

Sebastian Vettel is mostly to blame for not winning the 2018 title.

Stroll can be great for Force India

Otmar Szafnauer thinks Lance Stroll will be a "great driver" for Force India.

Sainz's father says McLaren hit rock bottom

McLaren is determined to pull itself up from "rock bottom" in 2019.

Monza gets F1 funding boost for 2020

Monza's chances of keeping the fabled Italian grand prix on the F1 calendar have received a boost.

F1 ramps up security for Brazil GP

F1 is ramping up security ahead of this weekend's Brazilian grand prix.

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

McLaren to race Red Bull-like car in 2019

McLaren is busily working on a Red Bull-like concept for its 2019 car.

Force India eyes top 3 target in 2019

Force India wants to break into the top three teams in formula one next year, according to its boss.

Hamilton not ruling out Ferrari move

Lewis Hamilton is not ruling out a move to Ferrari some day.

No progress on budget cap says Camilleri

Liberty Media's proposed budget cap is no closer to being ready to implement.

Schumacher not as crazy as Max

Mick Schumacher has a more meticulous approach to motor racing than does Max Verstappen.

Famous name no guarantee for Schumacher

Mick Schumacher's famous surname is not a guarantee of success in formula one.

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Porsche not entering F1

Porsche is not putting together a formula one team.

F1, Pirelli must work to improve tyres says Brawn

Ross Brawn says official tyre supplier Pirelli has work to do to spice up the F1 show.