Formula One News — April 2019

APRIL 11, 2019

Hamilton says Netflix series good for F1

Lewis Hamilton says the recent Netflix series about F1 was a "good thing", even though he did not take part.

Ecclestone not in China for 1000th race

Bernie Ecclestone will not be in China this weekend for F1's 1000th race.

Williams situation terrible says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone has described Williams' current situation as "terrible".

Ecclestone concerned about Formula E success

Bernie Ecclestone is concerned about the success of Formula E.

Hamilton causes Vettel mental block says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone says that despite Sebastian Vettel's four titles, the German remains "underestimated".

Ferrari should have kept Raikkonen

Bernie Ecclestone still thinks Ferrari should have kept Kimi Raikkonen in 2019.

Sweet-smelling Ferrari not illegal says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has dismissed claims that Ferrari's 2019 car is illegal.

Forghieri says F1 should get rid of DRS

Legendary Ferrari designer Mauro Forghieri says F1 should "get rid of DRS".

Weber slams Ecclestone over Schumacher comments

Michael Schumacher's former manager has slammed Bernie Ecclestone for comments about the F1 legend.

APRIL 10, 2019

Red Bull building team around Verstappen says Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve has applauded the way Max Verstappen and his father took control of the Red Bull team.

Monza boss says Liberty negotiations difficult

Italian grand prix boss Angelo Sticchi Damiani says he is locked in "complicated and difficult" negotiations with Liberty Media over the future of Monza's F1 race.

Alonso not sure McLaren can win Indy 500

Fernando Alonso is not sure he will be able to win next month's Indy 500.

APRIL 9, 2019

Father denies Verstappen talks to Mercedes' Wolff

Max Verstappen's father has slammed suggestions Mercedes boss Toto Wolff calls the Red Bull driver "repeatedly".

Miami GP vote delayed amid corruption rumour

Plans for a grand prix in Miami remain dead in the water.

Five-year Dutch GP race deal reports premature

Dutch GP spokesman Jan Lammers has dismissed as "premature" reports that Zandvoort will definitely be on the 2020 calendar.

Red Bull could axe Gasly in 2019 says Villeneuve

Pierre Gasly could lose his seat at Red Bull within the 2019 season.

Schumacher tipped for Friday morning F1 seat

Mick Schumacher's F1 aspirations are racing ahead.

Silverstone set for new F1 contract?

Reports that Silverstone is set to secure its place on the F1 calendar are gaining more steam.

APRIL 8, 2019

Q4 qualifying could favour big teams says Steiner

Another F1 team boss has warned the sport to think carefully before changing the qualifying format.

Wolff calls Verstappen repeatedly says Marko

Max Verstappen has emerged as a shock contender to switch to Mercedes in 2020.

Cars easy to drive and too heavy says Hulkenberg

F1 cars should be harder to drive and lighter, according to Nico Hulkenberg.

Ferrari fuel smells like grapefruit juice says Horner

New questions about the legality of Ferrari's 2019 engine are beginning to be asked.

Monza to get government funding boost for F1 race

Monza's hopes of staying on the F1 calendar have received a financial boost.

Norris swears off alcohol for 2019

No alcohol could be one of the secrets of Lando Norris' early success in 2019.

APRIL 5, 2019

Vettel-Leclerc battle good for Ferrari says Binotto

Mattia Binotto continues to support struggling Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel.