Formula One News — December 2018

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Ferrari to reveal 2019 car on February 15

Ferrari will reveal its 2019 challenger on February 15, team boss Maurizio Arrivabene said on Thursday.

Raikkonen motivated for Sauber says Giovinazzi

Antonio Giovinazzi thinks his 2019 teammate Kimi Raikkonen will help him at Sauber next year.

DECEMBER 13, 2018

F1 teams worried about Brexit crisis

F1 teams admit they are worried about the Brexit crisis that is occurring in Britain.

Mixed feelings about Kubica return says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel says he has "mixed feelings" about Robert Kubica's return to formula one.

Monza seeking EUR 100m for upgrade

Monza is looking for EUR 100 million to upgrade the Italian grand prix venue and secure a new grand prix deal with Liberty Media.

DECEMBER 12, 2018

McLaren not copying Red Bull car says Sainz

Carlos Sainz has played down claims McLaren is 'copying' Red Bull's chassis concept for 2019.

Barcelona hopes for new F1 contract

Organisers of the Spanish grand prix are still not sure they will reach a new agreement with Liberty Media.

Sirotkin to test DTM, Hartley to Porsche

Sergey Sirotkin could keep his motor racing career alive in the German touring car series DTM.

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Sainz to lead McLaren in 2019

Carlos Sainz says he will do his best to "lead" McLaren from the cockpit in 2019.

Bottas is not there says Verstappen

Max Verstappen has admitted he will try to emulate Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' approach to winning the world championship.

Mexico GP future in doubt

A cloud has moved above the future of the highly popular Mexican grand prix.

Ferrari's Binotto has received other offers

Whispers of discord at Maranello are continuing, even after the end of the 2018 season.

Berger sees F1 chance for nephew Auer

Gerhard Berger is hoping his nephew may have a future in formula one.

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Vettel says new teammate Leclerc a good guy

Sebastian Vettel insists he is not worried about getting a new Ferrari teammate for 2019.

Wolff eyes Mick Schumacher

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has expressed interest in signing up Mick Schumacher.

Gasly not afraid of Verstappen

Pierre Gasly says he is not worried about pairing up with Max Verstappen at Red Bull next year.

Verstappen to be patient with Honda in 2019

Max Verstappen has revealed that he is prepared to be patient with Honda in 2019.

Sirotkin, Wehrlein eye Ferrari role for 2019

Two drivers may be eyeing Daniil Kvyat's job at Ferrari for 2019.

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Hartley thought he had long term contract

His F1 adventure may be over for now, but Brendon Hartley says his motor racing career is still very much alive.

Sirotkin sponsor wanted discount for 2019

Sergey Sirotkin should not be too disappointed that his F1 career is over.

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Ecclestone doubts F1 will race in Miami and London

Bernie Ecclestone doubts Liberty Media's ability to deliver a second US grand prix on the streets of Miami.

Horner sad to bid farewell to Ricciardo

Christian Horner admits he is sad that Daniel Ricciardo has left Red Bull.

Bad season not all Bottas fault

Former F1 driver Mika Salo has defended Valtteri Bottas at the end of a bad season for his fellow Finn.

Departing Ericsson says F1 artificial

Marcus Ericsson has departed F1 by saying the category is "a bit artificial".

Todt proud to fight for Halo

Jean Todt says he is proud he continued to "fight" for Halo.