Formula One News — March 2019

MARCH 13, 2019

Verstappen now mature and patient says Marko

Max Verstappen has matured over the winter.

Giovinazzi must be careful early in 2019 says Trulli

Another driver has urged Antonio Giovinazzi to take it steady in 2019.

Hard for Gasly in Team Verstappen says Villeneuve

Pierre Gasly needs to look good alongside Max Verstappen in 2019.

Beating Michael's records not easy for Hamilton

It will not be easy for Lewis Hamilton to break Michael Schumacher's record tally of seven world championships.

Verstappen fairly relaxed for 2019 opener

Max Verstappen has confirmed his boss's view about his maturity and patience in 2019.

Fully motivated Newey barely sleeps

Adrian Newey is back at "full throttle" in formula one.

Vettel lacked support in 2018

Sebastian Vettel now has the support he needs to win the title for Ferrari.

Podium drought may not end in 2019 says Hulkenberg

Nico Hulkenberg admits it is possible his podium drought could be extended even further in 2019.

Wolff wants Lauda return as soon as possible

Toto Wolff says he wants Niki Lauda to return to the paddock "as soon as possible".

Ricciardo refused to be number two to Verstappen says Hill

1996 world champion Damon Hill has backed Daniel Ricciardo's Red Bull exit.

Kvyat not ruling out Red Bull comeback

Daniil Kvyat is not ruling out a shock return to Red Bull Racing.

MARCH 12, 2019

A replay for Alonso

Fernando Alonso is going to do something this weekend he has not done since he started racing in F1 – watch a F1 Grand Prix race on TV – but he will not see the race live on TV but rather he will have to wait for the replay.

Binotto admits he almost quit Ferrari

Mattia Binotto says it is Mercedes who should be regarded as the favourites heading into the 2019 season.

Future tweaks to Melbourne circuit possible

Australian grand prix organiser Andrew Westacott has revealed tweaks could be made to the Melbourne circuit for the future.

Verstappen says no win for Red Bull-Honda in Australia

Max Verstappen has played down his chances of winning this weekend's 2019 season opener.

Renault can afford to pay Ricciardo

Renault "can afford" to pay Daniel Ricciardo a front-running salary.

Williams exit gives Stroll hope again

Lance Stroll says he is much happier after leaving Williams.

Mercedes could change aero concept for Spain GP says Wolff

Mercedes could re-emerge after the opening four 'flyaway' races with a Ferrari-like aerodynamic concept.

Mission Winnow to return to Ferrari livery after Australia

Mission Winnow, an initiative linked to title sponsor and tobacco giant Philip Morris, insists it will remain on the Ferrari livery in 2019.

Mercedes weaker without Lauda

Mercedes is weaker without Niki Lauda at the track.

Schumacher duo needs time before F1

The next Schumacher duo "needs time" before they are ready for F1.

MARCH 11, 2019

2019 rule changes no harm says Brawn

Ross Brawn says F1 has taken the right step forward by tweaking the aerodynamic rules for 2019.

Silverstone future still in doubt

Silverstone's F1 future remains in doubt.

Calm Ferrari can win 2019 title

Ross Brawn thinks a "calmness" that has descended over Ferrari could deliver the world title in 2019.

Hamilton thinking about MotoGP switch

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he is "thinking about" a switch to two wheels.