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.