Formula One News — December 2018

Japan's Super Formula is now a "good training ground" for Red Bull's future F1 drivers.

There will be no winter 'off season' for one 2018 F1 driver.

Cyril Abiteboul says he is not sure that Renault is ready to take on Red Bull in 2019.

Mario Isola has defended Pirelli amid suggestions it is the tyres that are making formula one races boring.

Zak Brown insists he is not responsible for McLaren's decline.

A cloud still hangs over the future of the British grand prix at Silverstone.

Max Verstappen says he has a 'plan B' for the future.

With Lewis Hamilton at the wheel, Ferrari would have won the 2018 world championship.

Bernie Ecclestone would have secured a better cockpit for Robert Kubica.

Force India's new name for 2019 is not yet set in stone.

Fernando Alonso will return to formula one "if Mercedes or Ferrari" come knocking.

Bernie Ecclestone has leapt to the defence of Sebastian Vettel.

Lewis Hamilton has fallen while testing a superbike.

Robert Kubica's father says it is a "miracle" the Pole is returning to F1 in 2019.

Daniel Ricciardo has played down claims he missed out on a Ferrari seat for 2019 because of money.

Lawrence Stroll says he bought Force India because it was a "phenomenal business opportunity".

Toro Rosso is happy to keep playing a supporting role for Red Bull and Honda in 2019.

Kevin Magnussen's father says he is glad the Haas driver is now fully established in formula one.

Jacques Villeneuve thinks Valtteri Bottas' days at Mercedes could be numbered.