Formula One News — January 2019

JANUARY 23, 2019

Ferrari perfect for Schumacher says Stuck

Mick Schumacher will get a "perfect" preparation for life as a formula one driver with Ferrari.

Force India not confirming end of pink livery

Force India is not commenting on reports that it could drop its pink livery for 2019.

Raikkonen's book best seller of 2018

Kimi Raikkonen's book was the Finnish best-seller of 2018.

Norris wants to beat Sainz in 2019

Lando Norris has admitted he wants to beat his teammate Carlos Sainz in 2019.

JANUARY 22, 2019

Liberty continues push for budget cap

The proposed budget cap remained a hot topic of conversation at the latest meeting of the strategy group.

Vettel says 2019 world title target clear

Sebastian Vettel says it is "clear" that he wants to win the 2019 world championship.

Whiting inspects Paul Ricard modifications

Charlie Whiting has inspected key changes at the French grand prix venue.

Gasly not the number 2 driver says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has allayed Pierre Gasly's fears that he might be Red Bull's 'number 2' driver in 2019.

Nicolas Todt to be Mick Schumacher manager

Mick Schumacher has signed up a new manager.

JANUARY 21, 2019

Vettel hopes Schumacher races for Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel has welcomed news that Mick Schumacher has signed up with Ferrari.

Mature Verstappen took punishment seriously says Liuzzi

Former F1 driver Vitantonio Liuzzi says Max Verstappen took his 'community service' at a recent Formula E race seriously.

Ghosn turmoil still surrounding Renault team

One month before winter testing begins, turmoil continues to surround Renault.

Sainz's father says 2019 McLaren has new philosophy

McLaren's 2019 car has been designed with a "new philosophy".

Honda not far away from top teams says Tost

Honda is no longer "far away" from its more powerful engine rivals in F1.

JANUARY 18, 2019

Wolff expects close battle in 2019

Toto Wolff is expecting a close battle at the front in 2019.

Cars to take huge performance hit in 2019 says Green

F1 car performance has taken a "huge" hit with the advent of the new technical regulations for 2019, according to a current technical director.

Vettel must regain his head in 2019 says Tavoni

A great name from Ferrari's past, Romolo Tavoni, is expecting that Mattia Binotto will get assistance as he becomes team boss in 2019.

Albon wants to be on the pace immediately

2019 rookie Alexander Albon says his goal is to be "immediately" on the pace this season.

Leaked McLaren 2019 photo was a fake

McLaren has denied that a teaser image of its 2019 car revealed a major new sponsorship.

Sponsor to decide on Sirotkin's F1 return

A return to formula one is a possibility for Sergey Sirotkin.

JANUARY 17, 2019

Vettel different in 2018 says Rivola

F1 witnessed a "different" Sebastian Vettel in 2018.

New rules to make small difference for overtaking

The 2019 rule changes will make a "small difference" when it comes to overtaking.

Ferrari admits interest in Mick Schumacher

Ferrari has confirmed its interest in Mick Schumacher.

Lauda leaves hospital after influenza

Niki Lauda has left hospital following his latest health setback.

JANUARY 16, 2019

Norris not worried about becoming next Vandoorne

McLaren has been working hard to make changes and improve, according to new driver Lando Norris.