Formula One News — May 2019

MAY 20, 2019

Another health setback for Lauda

Niki Lauda's push to return to good health and the F1 paddock has suffered yet another setback.

MAY 17, 2019

Mercedes 'on another planet' says Briatore

The number of F1 experts who believe Ferrari can win the 2019 world championship is dwindling.

Horner admits Red Bull 'not as competitive' in 2019

Christian Horner has admitted that Red Bull has taken a slight step backwards compared to 2018.

F1 eyes grand prix in Africa

Liberty Media is now targeting a race on the continent of Africa.

F1 experts praise Seidl at McLaren

F1 experts say Andreas Seidl is a good addition to the improving McLaren team.

Haas team orders to be decided by bosses says Magnussen

Kevin Magnussen says he isn't sure if Haas will impose team orders on its two race drivers.

MAY 16, 2019

Arrivabene calls on Italy to support struggling Ferrari

Former Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene has called on the Tifosi to support the Italian team.

Giovinazzi admits 'pressure' to score first points

Antonio Giovinazzi has admitted he is feeling the "pressure" to perform for Alfa Romeo.

Mexico has 'no contract' for 2020 GP

Mexico looks set to lose its place on the F1 calendar.

Pirelli wants drivers like Alonso for testing

Pirelli says it wants more experienced F1 drivers to do its tyre testing.

Protest threat looms over Monaco GP

A protest threat is hanging over next weekend's Monaco grand prix.

New F1 facilities in Montreal 'ready' says Carey

Race promoter Francois Dumontier insists Montreal will be ready for the forthcoming Canadian GP.

Canada GP promoter not interested in Formula E

The promoter of the Canadian GP says he is not interested in hosting a Formula E race.

Renault wants late release for 2021 rules

Renault and other teams are still in the dark about F1's future beyond 2020.

Sirotkin happy to take Kubica's seat

Sergey Sirotkin has admitted he would be happy to take struggling Robert Kubica's place at Williams.

No problem with Bottas clutch in Barcelona

Mercedes says there was nothing wrong with Valtteri Bottas' clutch in Barcelona.

Montoya joins Racing Point as Stroll 'coach' says report

Juan Pablo Montoya may have joined the Racing Point team.

MAY 15, 2019

'No panic' at Ferrari amid crisis says Camilleri

Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri says there is "no panic" at Maranello after a fifth consecutive defeat to Mercedes last weekend.

2020 calendar 'not yet complete' says Carey

What is now for sure is that Zandvoort will stage its 2020 Dutch GP at around this time of the year.

Vettel's brother plays down F1 hopes

Sebastian Vettel's younger brother has played down suggestions he is aiming for Formula 1.

Mercedes 'much faster' than other top teams says Gasly

Red Bull can think about beating Ferrari in Monaco next weekend.

Latifi admits eyeing F1 grid with Williams

Nicholas Latifi is not denying that he wants to get into Formula 1.

Hamilton will rev up Bottas 'taunts' says Wurz

Alex Wurz is expecting the driver rivalry at Mercedes to heat up in 2019.

Haas may need to tweak 2019 F1 car livery

Haas may need to tweak the livery of its 2019 car following a court ruling.

MAY 14, 2019

Mercedes dominance hurting television numbers

The one-sided 2019 world championship is affecting television viewing figures.