Formula One News — July 2019

JULY 22, 2019

FIA not more lenient at Silverstone says Masi

FIA stewards were not more lenient than usual during the recent British GP, according to race director Michael Masi.

More trouble for 2021 Rio GP

It is not smooth sailing for the new Formula 1 track in Rio de Janeiro.

JULY 19, 2019

Marko urges Vettel to leave Ferrari

Dr Helmut Marko thinks Sebastian Vettel needs to "change the team" he drives for in order to get his Formula 1 career back on track.

McLaren cannot win unless F1 changes says Seidl

Andreas Seidl says McLaren cannot return to title-winning form unless Formula 1 changes.

Alonso says F1 still not attractive enough

Fernando Alonso has played down speculation that he is pushing for a return to Formula 1.

JULY 18, 2019

Vettel should be Leclerc's number 2 says Baldisserri

Ferrari should consider making Sebastian Vettel the 'number 2' driver behind Charles Leclerc.

Bottas must work harder to beat Hamilton says Rosberg

The "only way" Valtteri Bottas can beat Lewis Hamilton is for the Finn to work harder.

McLaren denies Renault-only party mode

McLaren boss Andreas Seidl has denied that Renault's works team has a "party mode" setting that is not available to its customer.

Russell not worried about reputation

George Russell says he is "not worried" that the start of his F1 career sees him stranded at the back of the grid.

FIA vows to improve 2021 front wing aesthetics

The FIA is still working on the design of the front nose and wing of the chassis regulations for 2021.

Alfa Romeo confirms designer Resta's exit

The path is clear for Simone Resta to return to Ferrari as chief designer.

Zandvoort will surprise with exciting racing

The designer in charge of revamping Zandvoort for 2020 says the Dutch GP can be surprisingly exciting.

No manufacturer has broken 1000hp barrier yet

No engine manufacturer in Formula 1 has reached the magic '1000 horsepower' figure yet.

Mexico set to get new F1 race deal

Mexico could be set to escape Liberty Media's race axe.

W Series champion to get Super Licence points

Female drivers in the new all-women 'W Series' championship will get points towards a Formula 1 Super Licence.

JULY 17, 2019

Plans for 2021 cars finally emerge

Detailed information about the highly anticipated and delayed technical regulations for 2021 has finally emerged.

Bottas says he deserves to stay at Mercedes

Valtteri Bottas says he wants to remain Lewis Hamilton's teammate in 2020.

Gene Haas won't quit amid nightmare F1 season

Haas' team boss has played down suggestions the American outfit could close down amid its nightmarish 2019 season.

Speculation about Williams 2020 lineup too early

Speculation about Williams' 2020 driver lineup has arrived "too early".

JULY 16, 2019

F1 allowing hard racing again

Formula 1 may now be allowing "hard racing" once again, according to Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

Silverstone wants new race date for 2020

Silverstone is pushing for a new race date on the 2020 calendar.

Italy loses faith in disastrous Vettel

The Italian press has lost faith in Ferrari's current number 1 driver, Sebastian Vettel.

Hamilton steps back from claims of racism

Lewis Hamilton has distanced himself from suggestions that the British media has an attitude with "racist undertones" about Lewis Hamilton.

McLaren to remain independent says Seidl

McLaren to remain independent says

Gasly perfect at Silverstone says Horner

Pierre Gasly thinks he has put his F1 career back on track.