Formula One News — August 2019

AUGUST 26, 2019

No interest in being 2019 runner-up says Verstappen

Max Verstappen says he has no interest in finishing runner-up in 2019.

Honda completely different to Renault says Verstappen

Max Verstappen is still pleased with how Red Bull's new works collaboration with Honda is progressing.

Kvyat respects Red Bull's decision on Albon-Gasly</p>

Daniil Kvyat says he "respectfully" accepts Red Bull's decision to overlook him for the second race seat at the energy drink outfit's top F1 team.

Kubica unsure about F1 future beyond 2019

Robert Kubica says he isn't sure if he has a future in Formula 1 beyond 2019.

AUGUST 23, 2019

Ocon-Renault deal not yet signed?

Esteban Ocon's rumoured return to the F1 grid for 2020 may not yet be set in stone.

Formula E changes nothing about F1 project says Wolff

Despite racing ahead with its Formula E plans, Mercedes remains committed to Formula 1.

Alan Jones may quit as disillusioned F1 steward

"Disillusioned" 1980 world champion Alan Jones has indicated he might quit as a Formula 1 steward.

Lauda family to sell Mercedes stake

Niki Lauda's family will sell the late F1 legend's shareholding of the Mercedes team.

Kubica's F1 future doesn't look good

Former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde says Robert Kubica's future on the grid "doesn't look good".

Magnussen has nothing against Hulkenberg

Kevin Magnussen has played down his former spat with Nico Hulkenberg.

AUGUST 22, 2019

Engine rivals have caught up says Wolff

Toto Wolff says Mercedes' F1 engine rivals have "caught up".

Bottas answering calls about F1 future

Both Valtteri Bottas and Toto Wolff say the Finnish driver will be in Formula 1 next year.

Wolff rules out Alonso for Mercedes

Toto Wolff says Fernando Alonso will not return to Formula 1 with Mercedes.

Carmakers propose F1 engine freeze

F1 engine makers are proposing that development of the hybrid technology be frozen for performance and cost reasons.

Leclerc hails Hamilton's mental strength

Charles Leclerc has hailed five time world champion Lewis Hamilton's "consistency and mental strength".

McLaren needs new rules to beat top teams says Sainz

Only a big change to the F1 rules for 2021 will make it possible for a team like McLaren to challenge the top three, according to Carlos Sainz.

Governor says F1 will not leave Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo governor Joao Doria says Formula 1 is staying at Interlagos.

Gasly issues psychological says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko says "psychological problems" caused Pierre Gasly to lose his Red Bull seat.

AUGUST 20, 2019

Silverstone date changes

The date for next year's British Grand Prix will be July 19.

AUGUST 14, 2019

Vettel defends Ferrari boss Binotto

Sebastian Vettel has defended his Ferrari team boss.

Villeneuve tells Mercedes to keep Bottas

Jacques Villeneuve does not think Mercedes should drop Valtteri Bottas.

Verstappen supports Red Bull's driver decision

Max Verstappen has backed Red Bull's decision to axe Pierre Gasly.

Briatore starts political movement

Flavio Briatore is entering politics.

Brown to discuss Alonso's 2020 plans at Monza

Zak Brown says he will talk about Fernando Alonso's future at the forthcoming Italian GP.

Sponsor, Williams, still supporting Kubica

Robert Kubica's major sponsor is continuing to support the Pole.