Formula One News — January 2019

Sauber's new car is expected to hit the track for the first time on February 14.

Monza boss Angelo Sticchi Damiani has backed Ferrari's decision to axe team boss Maurizio Arrivabene.

Niki Lauda's doctor has played down rumours the Mercedes team chairman is back in a life-threatening situation with pneumonia.

Laurent Mekies has emerged as the favourite to replace Mattia Binotto as Ferrari's technical boss.

Sergio Perez will be a good benchmark for Lance Stroll at the team formerly known as Force India in 2019.

Brendon Hartley's father has slammed "rumours" the ousted Toro Rosso racer will become a simulator driver for Ferrari.

Niki Lauda is scheduled to be released from hospital next week.

Carlos Sainz says he wants to stay at McLaren longer than his current two-year contract.

Sebastian Vettel is sure Ferrari will sign up some good new drivers for its simulator.

Ross Brawn is confident there will be "solutions" to Michael Schumacher's brain injuries in the future.

Dr Helmut Marko has played down reports of trouble at Red Bull's new works engine partner Honda.

Zandvoort mayor Niek Meijer says he wants the Dutch town to host formula one.

Niki Lauda is back in intensive care.

Daniel Ricciardo could give Renault a technical boost in 2019.

Yet another team has announced a mid February launch date for its 2019 car.

Max Verstappen thinks "keyboard warriors" get too much attention in formula one.

Formula E continues to shape up as a major single seater series of the future.

Robert Kubica has admitted the success of his return to formula one depends on the competitiveness of Williams' 2019 car.

Those closest to Michael Schumacher have defended the family's decision to refuse to divulge information about the F1 legend's health status.

Staying in F1 beyond 2019 will be a bigger challenge than merely returning this year.

Lando Norris will be given time to shine at McLaren, according to the British team's boss.

Renault has become the next team to announce a launch date for its 2019 car.

Kevin Magnussen says he is proud of his personal performance in 2018.

Max Verstappen says he will not miss having Daniel Ricciardo as a teammate in 2019.

Mercedes has not offered Mick Schumacher a place in its driver development programme.