Formula One News — June 2019

JUNE 27, 2019

Steiner plays down Haas driver change rumours

Gunther Steiner has played down speculation Haas will have a change of drivers for 2020.

F1 could change rules for 2020

F1 race director Michael Masi says the sport's authorities could consider changes to the sporting regulations for 2020.

JUNE 26, 2019

Ferrari recovery to take months

A Mercedes engineer thinks it could take Ferrari "months" to alter the basic concept of its 2019 car.

Wolff, Hamilton, also want more exciting races

Mercedes' increasing dominance of Formula 1 is now leading to "internet hate".

Vasseur not ruling out top job at Ferrari

Frederic Vasseur is not ruling out a future as Ferrari team boss.

Renault has one of the best engines says Prost

F1 legend Alain Prost says Renault now has "one of the best engines in Formula 1".

Vettel insider plays down F1 quit rumours

A figure who is very close to Sebastian Vettel has played down reports the Ferrari driver is poised to quit Formula 1.

Sao Paulo not giving up on Brazil GP

The governor of Sao Paulo is not giving up on the Brazilian grand prix.

Zandvoort boss plays down Dutch GP doubts

Zandvoort boss Robert van Overdijk has played down concerns about the circuit's place on the 2020 calendar.

Wolff optimistic of finding seat for Ocon

Toto Wolff says he is "very optimistic" Esteban Ocon will return to the F1 grid next year.

Refuelling return would not fix F1 says Horner

F1 figures are not very enthusiastic about the idea of bringing refuelling back to the sport.

JUNE 25, 2019

Vettel plays down F1 quit talk

Sebastian Vettel has once again played down suggestions he is contemplating retirement.

Hamilton not sure Wolff should be F1 CEO

Lewis Hamilton says he is not so sure Toto Wolff should be F1's CEO.

No hope for Hamilton's rivals

Lewis Hamilton is inching "closer and closer" to becoming a six-time world champion.

Latest Gasly axe reports

Dr Helmut Marko has denied speculation Red Bull is preparing to oust struggling driver Pierre Gasly.

F1 to move to Rio in 2021?

F1's move from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro has taken yet another step forward.

JUNE 24, 2019

Hamilton era can annihilate F1

Lewis Hamilton on Sunday said it is not his fault if this year's world championship is boring.

Haas may need to focus on 2020 car says Steiner

Gunther Steiner says Haas will need to switch its full focus to designing a new car for 2020 if it cannot determine the reason for the team's situation.

Verstappen asking Honda for more power

Max Verstappen has called on Honda to keep on bringing more powerful engines to the grand prix circuits.

Bottas slept in sluggish French GP says Wolff

Toto Wolff has indicated Valtteri Bottas needs to put his foot back down on the throttle.

Circuit to blame for boring French GP

At the chequered flag at Paul Ricard, many in F1 observed that the extremely boring race was indicative of the sport's core problems.

Russell duel not very exciting says Kubica

obert Kubica has played down the significance of his fight against teammate George Russell at Paul Ricard.

Wolff doesn't want son to be racing driver

Toto Wolff says he would prefer if his son says no to a future in Formula 1.

Todt says Schumacher condition private

Jean Todt insists the health condition of F1 legend Michael Schumacher is still "very private".

JUNE 23, 2019

Race Analysis - Runaway

french GP - Race Analysis