Formula One News — March 2019

George Russell is looking forward to making his Formula 1 racing debut in the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Lewis Hamilton has hit out at F1's tyres for 2019.

Fernando Alonso says McLaren has made a "surprisingly good" step forward in some areas for 2019.

Ferrari has dropped 'Mission Winnow' from its official name for 2019.

Esteban Ocon says he wants to "grab" any opportunity that comes from his new role in F1.

Alain Prost has added his scepticism to the new aerodynamic rules for 2019.

Kimi Raikkonen says the pecking order behind the top three teams is "a big mystery".

Sergio Perez has floated a fascinating theory about Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton says it is a shame that F1 is steadily moving behind a 'pay wall'.

Mexico's place on the F1 calendar appears more and more endangered.

Robert Kubica says he is only 20 per cent ready for his return to F1 in 2019.

Dr Helmut Marko says he is very happy with Red Bull's full F1 driver lineup for 2019.

Sebastian Vettel says he has no plans to retire.

Red Bull finally has a "competitive engine".

Mattia Binotto has denied that Ferrari is the clear favourite to win the 2019 title.

Daniel Ricciardo says he left Red Bull because he no longer felt like the number 1 driver.

Ferrari clearly had the fastest car in the final days of preseason testing the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Halfway through the final day of testing Lewis Hamilton was asked what sort of advantage Ferrari had over the rest of the teams.

Last year, Ferrari was stronger at the start of the season, but Mercedes developed faster and that made the difference for Mercedes to win both the drivers' and constructors' world championships. After reviewing what happened last year, Ferrari now has identified what went wrong.

As the 2019 winter tests approach their conclusion, Valtteri Bottas has admitted again that Ferrari continues to lead the pecking order.

Daniel Ricciardo has denied he is "running from a fight" with Max Verstappen in 2019.

McLaren's race drivers do not have a problem with Fernando Alonso testing their car in 2019.

Valtteri Bottas has joined a growing number of drivers who think overtaking will be easier in 2019.

Paddy Lowe says he has blocked out media speculation about his future at Williams.

Charles Leclerc says it is "logical" that he starts his career at Ferrari with number 2 status to Sebastian Vettel.

Romain Grosjean says it is "a strength" to admit that he still consults with a psychologist.