Formula One News — March 2019
MARCH 25, 2019
Money not the problem for Dutch GP says Lammers
Dutch GP boss Jan Lammers says money is "not really the problem" as Zandvoort struggles to secure a F1 race for 2020.
Schumacher to test Alfa Romeo next week
Mick Schumacher's first formula one test will take place next week in Bahrain.
Perez more optimistic about Mexico GP future
Sergio Perez is suddenly sounding more optimistic about the future of Mexico's grand prix.
MARCH 22, 2019
Briatore doubts Ferrari can win 2019 title
Flavio Briatore thinks Ferrari will be unable to win the world championship in 2019.
Williams being run with fear and terror says Ralf Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher, who won all six of his F1 victories with the British team, thinks the problem at Williams could be its management.
Zandvoort secures EUR 4m towards F1 race deal
Zandvoort has taken another step towards the F1 calendar.
Red Bull return for Kvyat possible?
A Russian racing driver says it is possible Daniil Kvyat will return to Red Bull Racing.
Ferrari can do better in Bahrain says Senna
Bruno Senna says Ferrari should not give up on winning the 2019 title.
Carey in Barcelona for Spanish GP contract talks
Negotiations to extend Barcelona's contract to host the Spanish grand prix have begun.
Marko says he was right about Honda power
Dr Helmut Marko remains convinced that Red Bull can win the 2019 world championship.
MARCH 21, 2019
Domenicali tips Ferrari to bounce back in Bahrain
Former Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali is expecting the Maranello team to bounce back in Bahrain.
No new Bottas in Melbourne says Ralf Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher has hit back at claims that F1 gave birth to a "new" Valtteri Bottas in Melbourne.
Wolff rubbishes breakaway series rumours
Toto Wolff has rubbished rumours he might be part of a movement to set up a rival world championship.
Alguersuari felt like a puppet in F1
Former F1 driver Jaime Alguersuari says the top category of motor racing turns drivers into "a puppet".
Ferrari may charge for fastest lap in future
Ferrari may chase the bonus 'point for fastest lap' in Bahrain and beyond.
Hamilton says he will test MotoGP bike
Team boss Toto Wolff has admitted Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes engineers did not tell him about a secret superbike test at Jerez last December.
Glock defends Kubica after poor F1 return
Timo Glock has defended Robert Kubica in the wake of the Pole's disappointing return to F1 in Melbourne.
Melbourne to proceed with full resurfacing
Organisers of the Australian grand prix look set to proceed with a full resurfacing of the Albert Park track in Melbourne.
MotoGP funding system different to F1 says Ezpeleta
Carmelo Ezpeleta, boss of the MotoGP rights holder Dorna, has suggested that the premier motorcycle racing category's funding model is superior to that seen in F1.
Work begins on Vietnam F1 track
Work on Vietnam's new F1 circuit for 2020 began this week.
MARCH 20, 2019
Isolated teams must react to B teams
Non 'B' teams like Racing Point and McLaren will have to "think" about how to respond to the alliances being forged between the sport's biggest players and smaller outfits.
Honda to be a force in 2019 says Hakkinen
Red Bull-Honda looks set to be a "force" in formula one.
Bottas can be world champion in 2019 says Rosberg
Nico Rosberg thinks Valtteri Bottas can keep charging towards the world championship in 2019.
Hamilton bored behind Bottas in Melbourne
Lewis Hamilton says it's "great" to discover after the Australian grand prix that his car was damaged.
Haas drivers slam new point for fastest lap rule
Haas' two F1 drivers have slammed the new 'point for fastest lap' rule in F1.