Formula One News — April 2019

APRIL 26, 2019

Williams to use new rear wing in Baku

Struggling backmarker Williams has brought a new rear wing to Baku.

Perez eyes big step forward for Barcelona

Racing Point should look more competitive at the forthcoming Spanish grand prix.

New Honda not 20hp better says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has played down reports that Honda's new engine is 20 horse power better than its predecessor.

Practice 1 Report - Draining

Azerbaijan GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Azerbaijan GP - Practice 1 Results

APRIL 25, 2019

Thursday Photos

Azerbaijan GP - Thursday Photos

Thursday Press Conference

Azerbaijan GP - Thursday Press Conference

Hamilton - We always struggle

Mercedes may have won the first three races this season, but the team is grappling to get maximum performance out of 2019 car.

Baku not a decisive race for Ferrari

Ferrari has not won so far in 2019 - although the team would have had a victory in Bahrain if there had not been an engine problem on Charles Leclerc's car - but Sebastian Vettel insists that the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is not a decisive "must win" race for the Scuderia.

Miami street race plans now dead

Plans for a street race in downtown Miami are now definitely dead.

Ferrari still at eye level says Hamilton

Ferrari is far from giving up on the 2019 season, according to boss Mattia Binotto.

Hobby driver Raikkonen fully motivated

Frederic Vasseur has played down Kimi Raikkonen's claim that F1 is now "a hobby" for him.

Senna-Hamilton race would be exciting says Massa

A wheel to wheel race between Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton would be "exciting".

F1 racing not in female nature says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko doubts women are up to the job of racing in F1.

Hamilton fighting both Vettel and Leclerc

Lewis Hamilton says he is fighting both Ferrari drivers for the 2019 title.

Formula E challenges essence of motor sport says Hamilton

Electric cars threaten the "basic essence of motor sport".

Schumacher set to miss next Ferrari test

Mick Schumacher looks set to miss out on another Ferrari test in the days after the Spanish grand prix in May.

APRIL 24, 2019

Giovinazzi wants more time to learn

Antonio Giovinazzi will soon look better alongside his Alfa Romeo teammate Kimi Raikkonen.

Prost slams Senna movie

Alain Prost has slammed the 2010 movie about Ayrton Senna.

Albon used to Red Bull pressure

Alexander Albon says he is used to the pressure of the Red Bull environment.

Russell expects Williams to stay slowest

Williams' race drivers seem resigned to a full season at the back of the grid.

Honda confirms new engine for Baku

Honda has confirmed that it is taking a more powerful engine to Baku this weekend.

Vettel shaves moustache for Baku

Sebastian Vettel has followed the advice of an Italian newspaper ahead of the grand prix in Baku.

GP promoter wants Russian to buy Williams

The promoter of Russia's grand prix at Sochi thinks now is a good time for billionaire Dmitry Mazepin to take over Williams.

APRIL 23, 2019

Three teams to test 18-inch tyres for Pirelli

Three teams have emerged as the favourites to provide cars so that Pirelli can begin on-track testing for the 18-inch tyres for 2021.