Formula One News — June 2019

JUNE 7, 2019

Kubica plays down battle with Russell

Robert Kubica has played down his battle with Williams teammate George Russell.

Upgrade not enough to match Ferrari engine says Bottas

Lewis Hamilton is expecting a "tough fight" in Montreal.

JUNE 6, 2019

Thursday Press Conference

Canada GP - Thursday Press Conference

F1 comeback 'not in my head' says Alonso

Fernando Alonso says thoughts of a F1 comeback are still "not in my head".

F1 gives thumbs up to new Montreal pits

F1's travelling circus has given a thumbs-up to the new facilities at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Vettel 'at the crossroads of his career' says Webber

Mark Webber says his former Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel is "at the crossroads".

JUNE 5, 2019

Ricciardo predicts 'results' in late 2019

Daniel Ricciardo still insists he does not regret leaving Red Bull.

Stroll still hopeful after difficult start

Lance Stroll says he is not getting down even though his move to Racing Point has been disappointing so far.

Stroll hopes Williams emerges from crisis

Lance Stroll says he hopes Williams can emerge from its current crisis.

Verstappen now 'leading the team' says Horner

While Red Bull and Honda are pushing hard to improve, team boss Christian Horner is more than happy with Max Verstappen.

Gasly 'continuing to improve' says Horner

Red Bull is continuing to support Pierre Gasly.

'Mature' Kvyat tipped for top team return

Daniil Kvyat could return to the front of the grid in the future.

Two current races must go in 2020 says Carey

Chase Carey says two current races will not appear on the 2020 calendar.

Latifi targeting 'Super Licence' for 2020

Nicholas Latifi has played down suggestions he is now on the cusp of a F1 race seat.

Indy failure a 'lesson' for McLaren says Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve thinks McLaren will have learned "a lesson" by failing to qualify for the Indy 500.

JUNE 4, 2019

Rivals expecting Ferrari to be strong in Canada

Mercedes could have a tougher challenge on its hands this weekend in Canada.

F1 eyes carbon-neutral fuel for 2021

F1 could have identified fuel as the way to pursue a more progressive agenda for the future.

Top teams in 'discussions' over Netflix says Carey

Chase Carey has confirmed "good discussions" are taking place with Ferrari and Mercedes about the next Netflix series.

Vettel 'not having fun' in 2019 says Pirro

Former F1 driver Emanuele Pirro does not think Sebastian Vettel is "having fun" in 2019.

Marko slams Hulkenberg rumours

Dr Helmut Marko has slammed reports linking Nico Hulkenberg with Red Bull for 2020.

'Light at end of tunnel' for Williams now

Six races into Williams' abysmal 2019 campaign, there is finally "light at the end of the tunnel".

McLaren split possible for Alonso's next Indy tilt

Fernando Alonso has admitted he could split with McLaren for his next attempt to win the Indy 500.

Hamilton eyes five more years in F1

Lewis Hamilton says he "definitely" has five more seasons of Formula 1 in him.

Vettel dismisses retirement rumours

Sebastian Vettel has dismissed reports that suggest he could quit F1 at the end of the year.

JUNE 3, 2019

Vettel struggling for number 1 status says Berger

Rumours are now swirling around Sebastian Vettel's suddenly unclear future.