Formula One News — April 2019

APRIL 5, 2019

Alonso not thinking about 2020 until July

Fernando Alonso says he will not think about his plans for 2020 until July.

No B car to fix aero problem says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has denied that Red Bull needs a 'B' car in 2019.

Binotto era eases pressure on Ferrari

Mattia Binotto has succeeded in easing the pressure on the shoulders of those at Ferrari.

Leclerc engine gets all-clear for China

The engine that thwarted Charles Leclerc's push for a sure victory in Bahrain will be back in the red car next weekend.

Former Ferrari boss plays down Schumacher hype

A former Ferrari team boss has dismissed the hype surrounding Mick Schumacher.

Silverstone to ink new F1 deal in May?

Silverstone looks set to secure its place on the F1 calendar.

APRIL 4, 2019

Verstappen not desperate to be youngest champion

Max Verstappen says it will not be the end of the world if he fails to become F1's youngest ever champion.

Schumacher did good job in F1 tests says Vettel

Mick Schumacher did "a good job" when he tested for Ferrari in Bahrain this week.

Ferrari engine has over 1000hp says Schumacher

Mick Schumacher may have let the cat out of the bag about the power of Ferrari's 2019 engine.

Williams admits guilt in key team change

Claire Williams has admitted she was responsible for a change in Williams' team structure that resulted in the once-great outfit's 2019 crisis.

Tiktum not sure if next F1 chance will come

Dan Tiktum says he isn't sure if and when he will get the next opportunity to drive a F1 car.

APRIL 3, 2019

Schumacher still in no rush for F1 grid

Mick Schumacher says he is still in no rush to step up to formula one.

Experts not sure Schumacher next F1 sensation

Two F1 experts are not so sure that Mick Schumacher will be the next sensation to hit the pinnacle of motor sport.

Ross Brawn backs B teams like Haas

Ross Brawn has spoken up in favour of Ferrari 'B team' Haas.

F1 return only with title-winning team says Alonso

Fernando Alonso has repeated his claim that he is not planning to return to formula one.

Ricciardo admits struggling with Renault

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted he is struggling to get up to speed at Renault.

APRIL 2, 2019

No room for Vettel in Ferrari future?

Huge pressure is mounting on Sebastian Vettel.

Leclerc ignored team order by passing Vettel

Charles Leclerc dodged a team order by passing his number 1 teammate Sebastian Vettel in Bahrain.

Invisible Bottas feels zero pressure

Like the roundly-criticised Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas has also denied feeling the pressure in 2019.

F1 tests next step on road to grid says Schumacher

Mick Schumacher has finally admitted to looking forward to his F1 test debut this week.

Renault must solve unacceptable problems

Cyril Abiteboul admitted that Renault's weekend in Bahrain was "unacceptable".

Red Bull must quickly improve car says Verstappen

Max Verstappen has admitted that, for now at least, he does not have a car with which to challenge for the 2019 title.

Ferrari not alarmed after engine problem

Ferrari is "not alarmed" even though it has failed to win either of the opening two races of 2019.

APRIL 1, 2019

The sandbagging whispers

Ferrari was clearly faster than Mercedes throughout the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. But for the second consecutive race Mercedes finished first and second.