Formula One News — August 2019

Dr Helmut Marko has played down the latest version of the rumour linking Sebastian Vettel with a return to Red Bull for 2020.

Haas' controversial title sponsor remains on the team's F1 car at Spa Francorchamps.

Two of his rivals have admitted they are surprised that Nico Hulkenberg has been ousted by Renault.

Ferrari is the only engine manufacturer not to have taken a new specification of its 2019 power unit to Spa Francorchamps.

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Esteban Ocon has signed a multiple year contract with Renault, and will partner Daniel Ricciardo in the team for the 2020 season.

The Mercedes Motorsport F1 team confirmed today that they have exercised the option they have with second driver Valtteri Bottas to continue with the team for the 2020 season.

Robert Kubica says his rookie teammate George Russell "has the skills" to thrive at the front in Formula 1.

Former F1 driver Emanuele Pirro is making his return as an FIA steward this weekend at Spa.

There will be no comeback for what Melbourne's state Victorian government calls the "sneaky" way two F1 teams tried to advertise cigarettes at the Australian GP.

Belgian GP promoter Vanessa Mas has admitted that Zandvoort's F1 calendar arrival in 2020 signifies direct "competition" for the popular race located in the Ardennes.

The demise of the German GP appears complete.

One day after his 30th birthday, Valtteri Bottas will on Thursday be confirmed as Lewis Hamilton's continuing teammate at Mercedes for 2020.

Alex Albon is taking a very big step in his F1 career as this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix will be his first race with Red Bull Honda.

Nico Hulkenberg is expecting an "exciting" day at Spa-Francorchamps.

The 2020 calendar is finally taking shape.

Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri is "increasing investments" into the Maranello marque's Formula 1 team for the future.

Cyril Abiteboul has admitted that Renault messed up its start to the current 'power unit' era.

Gerhard Berger thinks it is possible that Sebastian Vettel will pull out of his Ferrari contract.

Robert Kubica has played down teammate George Russell's claims about online hate directed towards him.

McLaren is playing down an injury to race driver Lando Norris.

Multiple authoritative media sources are now reporting that Valtteri Bottas will stay at Mercedes in 2020.