Formula One News — February 2019

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Another complaint against tobacco sponsorship lodged

A controversy surrounding the clandestine return of tobacco advertising in F1 is deepening.

Peter Sauber to watch Alfa Romeo testing

Peter Sauber will be on-hand to witness the first day of testing since his name was dropped from the official title of the Swiss based F1 team.

Ricciardo has no problem with Magnussen

Daniel Ricciardo insists he has no issues with the aggressive driving of F1 rival Kevin Magnussen.

Ferrari priority is Vettel, not Leclerc

Mattia Binotto has suggested 2019 will be a close three-way battle for victory.

Leclerc can create mess at Ferrari says Villeneuve

Charles Leclerc has the ability to create a "mess" at Ferrari this year.

Ferrari mechanic back in F1 after leg break

A Ferrari mechanic who was badly injured in 2019 is finally back in the F1 garage.

McLaren happy about Renault optimism for 2019

Zak Brown says the noises being made by Renault ahead of the 2019 season are also "encouraging" for McLaren.

Smedley to F1, Williams car delayed

Former top engineer at Williams, Rob Smedley, has been signed up by Liberty Media.

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Lack of partner team no problem for Renault says Prost

Alain Prost says Renault is not missing out by not having a 'junior' partner team.

Perez will not change with Stroll as teammate

Sergio Perez says he has no problem teaming up with Lance Stroll at Racing Point in 2019.

Stroll aims to avoid war of words with Williams

Lance Stroll has hit back after his former boss accused him recently of arriving in F1 "too early".

Alonso is de-facto reserve driver says Brown

Fernando Alonso might be regarded as a de-facto "reserve driver" at McLaren this year.

F1 will not scrap Friday practice

F1 is not about to scrap Friday practice.

Formula E boss not ruling out F1 merger

Alejandro Agag, the boss of Formula E, is not ruling out a "long term" merger with formula one.

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Perez eyes maybe even a win in 2019

The team formerly known as Force India is targeting fourth place in the championship this year.

Marko thinks Red Bull-Honda can be at the front

Recently, former F1 driver Robert Doornbos said he would be watching Max Verstappen's face after he steps out of the 2019 Red Bull-Honda for the first time.

Future depends on Ricciardo duel says Hulkenberg

Nico Hulkenberg says he does not fear Daniel Ricciardo.

Three teams late with 2019 cars

At least three teams might not be ready with their 2019 cars for the start of winter testing early next week.

Raikkonen does not feel too old for F1

Kimi Raikkonen says he does not feel too old to still be in formula one.

F1 drivers wait for 2019 helmet approval

F1 drivers are waiting to have their new helmets approved for use in 2019.

No winter testing for Alonso

Fernando Alonso will not test McLaren's 2019 car in the forthcoming winter tests.

Michael Schumacher spent holidays in Mallorca

Michael Schumacher spent his recent 50th birthday at a new family home in Mallorca.

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Mercedes W10 takes to the track

World Championship winner Mercedes hit the track today with it's 2019 F1 challenger, the Mercedes W10, which it hopes will bring the team a sixth consecutive championship this season.

2019 Renault car still in pieces says Abiteboul

Renault's 2019 car is yet to see light of day.

Massa, Alonso back sweeping changes at Ferrari

Former Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa have backed the Maranello team's new boss.