Formula One News — May 2019

MAY 7, 2019

Leclerc's brother eyes F1 test debut

Charles Leclerc's brother is hoping to make his F1 test debut in 2019.

Williams sponsor responds to Villeneuve comments

One of Williams' biggest sponsors is giving the struggling team time to improve.

Calderon hopes for Alfa Romeo test

Tatiana Calderon hopes her route to F1 is the right one.

2021 overtaking concept better than expected

Liberty Media is "really satisfied" with the research that is being done on the car concept of 2021.

Monza hopes 2020 race deal signed by July

Organisers of the Italian GP have admitted the new deal with Liberty Media saves them "a lot of money".

Vandoorne to be very good Le Mans driver says Alonso

Fernando Alonso has tipped Stoffel Vandoorne to be a "very good" sports car driver.

No panic amid Barcelona axe reports

Barcelona circuit boss Vincenc Aguilera says there is "no panic" amid reports that talks to extend the Spanish GP beyond this weekend's race have broken down.

Barcelona could shake up 2019 order says Sainz

The grid hierarchy could be "shaken" by this weekend's Spanish grand prix.

MAY 6, 2019

Valencia boss charged with F1 race crimes

The man at the centre of the former F1 race in Valencia, Spain, has been indicted in court.

Female series could support F1 says Coulthard

The new all-female 'W Series' is looking to become a support event at grands prix.

Teams unsure about more than 21-race calendar

F1 teams are at "tipping point" in terms of being able to cope with more races on the calendar.

Vettel admits full respect for Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel says he has developed a special respect for five time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Bottas hopes for 2020 Mercedes deal

Valtteri Bottas is hoping to be retained by Mercedes beyond 2019.

McLaren not comparing itself to midfield

Laren is measuring itself against the top teams, not the best teams in the midfield.

Schumacher had no respect says Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve says F1 drivers have "no respect" for their on track rivals.

Leclerc denies self-criticism tactical

Charles Leclerc has denied that his harsh self-criticism after crashing in Baku was strategic.

Ferrari could burn Mick Schumacher says Villeneuve

Mick Schumacher is under great pressure to perform in 2019.

Ocon tips long Bottas vs Hamilton fight

Esteban Ocon is expecting Mercedes' two race drivers to fight for the title throughout 2019.

Haas must solve chassis problem says Pirelli

Pirelli's Mario Isola has fended off Haas' complaint about the difficult 2019 tyres.

MAY 3, 2019

Lance Stroll damn fast says Szafnauer

Lance Stroll, an often maligned Formula 1 driver, is actually "damn fast".

Ecclestone backs difficult Pirelli tyres

Bernie Ecclestone has backed Pirelli, amid criticism of the Italian supplier's 2019 tyres.

Alonso not really missing F1

Fernando Alonso says he is not missing Formula 1.

Bottas more direct with Mercedes in 2019

Valtteri Bottas says he is being "more aggressive" with his team in 2019.

Mazepin coy about father's Williams talks

Formula 2 driver Nikita Mazepin says he is "ready" for Formula 1.

MAY 2, 2019

No 'Q4' qualifying in 2020

The 'Q4' qualifying format proposal for 2020 has been scrapped.