Formula One News — March 2019
MARCH 15, 2019
Hamilton prefers Bottas over Ocon for 2020
Lewis Hamilton has urged Mercedes to keep its same driver lineup beyond 2019.
Practice 2 Report - On a roll
Australian GP - Practice 2 Report
Practice 2 Results
Australian GP - Practice 2 Results
Friday Press Conference
Australian GP - Friday Press Conference
Practice 1 Report - The right foot
Australian GP - Practice 1 Report
Practice 1 Results
Australian GP - Practice 1 Results
MARCH 14, 2019
Charlie Whiting dies in Melbourne
The Formula One community woke up in Melbourne to the unexpected and sad news Charlie Whiting has died. The 66 years old British worked in Formula One for the last 42 years, starting as a car mechanic for Hesketh, before moving to Brabham. It was there he got to know Bernie Ecclestone and when the billionaire sold the team to focus on running Formula One, Whiting went along with him to become Grand Prix Race Director.
Thursday Photos
Australian GP - Thursday Photos
Thursday Press Conference
Australian GP - Thursday Press Conference
A jolt to the body
Rookie George Russell was shocked the first time he drove a Formula 1 car.
New point for fastest lap rule criticised
Figures in the F1 paddock have criticised a new rule that will grant an extra point to the driver who posts the fastest lap of each race.
2019 to show how good Stroll really is says Surer
F1 will find out "how good Stroll really is" in 2019.
F1 to investigate Bahrain jailing case
F1 has vowed to "investigate" the jailing of an activist who protested against the Bahrain grand prix.
Most Germans vote against Vettel title win
Most Germans do not think Sebastian Vettel will win the 2019 world championship.
Alonso not missing Melbourne
Fernando Alonso says he does not miss being in Melbourne for the 2019 season opener.
Sirotkin hopes to test Renault car in 2019
Sergey Sirotkin says he is hoping to get time at the wheel of Renault's 2019 car this year.
Wolff hits back at Marko's pecking order
Toto Wolff has hit back at Dr Helmut Marko's estimation of the 2019 pecking order.
McLaren also removes tobacco sponsor in Australia
McLaren has also had to change its livery for the 2019 season opener.
2019 make or break for Vettel says Villeneuve
2019 is "make or break" for Sebastian Vettel.
MARCH 13, 2019
Dirty air
Prior to the start of the first race, here is reminder of the rule changes for the 2019 Formula season
Ricciardo ready to be beaten by Red Bull
Daniel Ricciardo says he knows his old team Red Bull is likely to beat him this weekend in Melbourne.
Ecclestone plays down F1 return rumours
Bernie Ecclestone has played down suggestions he might make a return to formula one.
McLaren needs new team boss says Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone says both Williams and McLaren need new management.
Wolff had eye on Ricciardo for 2019
Only a spike in form for Valtteri Bottas last year ended Daniel Ricciardo's 2019 talks with Mercedes.
Todt wants two more teams in F1
Jean Todt says he would like F1 to have two more teams.