Formula One News — December 2018

Carlos Sainz says he would be happy if his mentor and countryman Fernando Alonso tests the 2019 McLaren next year.

Pierre Gasly says he is "not afraid" of life with a top team, nor of having the feisty Max Verstappen as his teammate.

Jacques Villeneuve is not excited about the future of Formula E.

Cyril Abiteboul has scoffed at Red Bull's optimism about life with Honda power.

A Danish official has not given up on bringing formula one to the country.

Honda "will completely close the gap" to top engine manufacturers Mercedes and Ferrari in 2019.

Niki Lauda has allayed fears that he might not return to his post at the grands prix with Mercedes.

Max Verstappen will have a more significant role at Red Bull next year.

Ross Brawn says a grand prix in the centre of London would be "unacceptable".

Sauber is still building up its staff numbers, boss Frederic Vasseur has revealed.

Staff at Renault's works F1 team will work throughout the Christmas and New Year period.

Max Verstappen says he is happy with Red Bull's pick for his new teammate.

Robert Kubica says he is not offended by comments made by quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel.

Former Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali says it is possible Fernando Alonso will return to the Maranello team.

Niki Lauda has now returned home after a long period in hospital and rehabilitation.

Silverstone has stepped up its bid to remain on the F1 calendar.

Carlos Sainz says McLaren is aiming for success only in the medium to long term.

Force India has become the second F1 team to announce a reveal date for its 2019 car.

Sergey Sirotkin says his aim is to return to formula one in 2020.

Maurizio Arrivabene thinks a series of incidents hurt Ferrari's charge for the 2018 title.

Charles Leclerc is targeting two grand prix wins for his first year with Ferrari.

Aldo Costa has played down fears Mercedes' 2019 campaign is starting off with an engine problem.

Sebastian Vettel says he is no fan of the trend towards electrically powered cars.

F1 legend Gerhard Berger thinks Michael Schumacher's son is on the road to a career at Ferrari.

The future of the Canadian grand prix is not in danger.