Formula One News — October 2019

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Kubica not denying Haas talks

Robert Kubica has not denied that he could be heading to Haas for 2020.

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Thursday Photos

Mexican GP - Thursday Photos

Renault may appeal Japan GP disqualification

Renault has been excluded from the results of the recent Japanese GP.

Prost predicts difficult driver situation for Ferrari

Charles Leclerc is displaying "impressive maturity" in his first season as a Ferrari driver.

Wolff wants Hamilton to sign new contract

Team boss Toto Wolff wants Lewis Hamilton to sign a new Mercedes contract.

F1 admits push to block Miami GP

Formula 1 is already striking trouble as it tries to set up a grand prix in Miami.

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Raikkonen slump a little weird

Mika Salo says fellow Finn Kimi Raikkonen's current performance slump is "a little weird".

Sponsor says news about Kubica in a few weeks

News about Robert Kubica's future will emerge "in a few weeks".

Sainz's father says McLaren delighted with him

Carlos Sainz's father says the McLaren driver has "the ability to win a world championship".

Alonso slams Hamilton for save our planet posts

Fernando Alonso has criticised Lewis Hamilton for his latest social media postings.

Judge to rule on Zandvoort upgrade works

Dutch GP organisers are still battling to prepare Zandvoort for next year's sellout race.

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Ferrari - Kamikaze in Suzuka

Ferrari - Kamikaze in Suzuka

Leclerc impressed Pirelli boss in 2019

Pirelli boss Mario Isola says he has been surprised by Charles Leclerc in 2019.

Vettel not saying if Leclerc is strongest teammate

Sebastian Vettel is not willing to say if Charles Leclerc is his best ever teammate in Formula 1.

Binotto can be tough as Ferrari boss

Charles Leclerc says Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto is able to be "tough" when necessary.

Verstappen will make 2021 call quickly says Doornbos

Max Verstappen will know within "one or two" races next year if he will stay at Red Bull in 2021.

Japan needs another driver in F1 says Sato

Takuma Sato says Formula 1 needs a new Japanese driver.

Ferrari has fantastic chance to win in 2020

The Formula 1 grid has rarely been as rich with driver talent, according to former Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali.

McLaren can close gap to top teams in 2020

McLaren can close the gap to the top three teams in 2020, according to former driver Pedro de la Rosa.

Kubica not 100pc sure about 2020 plans

Robert Kubica is not ready to say what he will be doing in 2020.

Alonso to consider 2021 return next summer

Fernando Alonso says he will give thought "next summer" to the idea of returning to Formula 1 in 2021.

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Ferrari to keep veto power after 2020

Ferrari is keeping its historic and highly controversial right to "veto" Formula 1 rules.

Verstappen supports end of F1 sprint race idea

Max Verstappen has backed Formula 1's retention of the existing knockout qualifying format for 2020 and beyond.

Verstappen wants Red Bull-Honda to risk more

Max Verstappen has urged Red Bull to "risk a little more" at the final four races of 2019 and beyond.<

Ricciardo responds to Webber criticism

Daniel Ricciardo has replied to his countryman after Mark Webber said the Renault driver may be "regretting" leaving Red Bull.