Formula One News — November 2019

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Fittipaldi close to signing new Haas deal

Pietro Fittipaldi says he is close to extending his stay as a Haas test driver.

Staying in F1 worthwhile says Mercedes CEO

Mercedes looks set to stay in Formula 1 in 2021 and beyond.

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Thursday Photos

Brazilian GP - Thursday Photos

Thursday Press Conference

Brazilian GP - Thursday Press Conference

FIA issues another engine rule clarification

F1's governing body has issued another technical directive about grey areas in the engine rules.

Former drivers slam F1's green plans

Two Formula 1 drivers have slammed the sport's 'green' plans.

Hamilton may change teams for 2021 says Brawn

F1's sporting boss thinks it is possible Lewis Hamilton will seek a "new challenge" for 2021.

DTM boss targets Kubica for 2020

The boss of the premier German touring car series DTM has admitted he hopes Robert Kubica races in the category in 2020.

New F1 team waiting for news in December

A hopeful new Formula 1 team will discover next month if the sport will consider allowing new entrants.

Liberty has plan B for 2020 Dutch GP

F1's commercial boss says Liberty Media has a "plan B" in the event that the Dutch GP cannot take place as planned in 2020.

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Commentator backs Red Bull driver lineups for 2020

A Formula 1 commentator has backed Red Bull's decision to keep the same drivers at both of its teams for 2020.

Verstappen vows to push for third place in 2019

Max Verstappen has vowed to push to finish third overall in the 2019 drivers' world championship.

New engine for Leclerc may include 2020 parts?

Ferrari may test parts for its 2020 engine this weekend in Brazil.

Mercedes researched alleged Ferrari engine breach

Mercedes did the research that prompted Red Bull to ask the FIA to clarify the engine regulations in Austin.

Honda CEO targets 2020 world title with Red Bull

The CEO of Honda says the Japanese carmaker is targeting the world championship for 2020.

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Red Bull confirms Albon to partner Verstappen

Red Bull-Honda has confirmed that they have signed Alex Albon to remain with the team for the 2020 season to drive alongside Max Verstappen.

Toro Rosso confirms Gasly and Kvyat for 2020

Scuderia Toro Rosso confirmed today that they are retaining Pierre Gasly and Daniil Kvyat as their drivers for next season.

Toto Wolff to miss Brazilian GP

Toto Wolff will this weekend sit out a grand prix for the first time since 2013.

Verstappen says he is too honest and direct

After accusing Ferrari of cheating in Austin, Max Verstappen now wants to move on.

Honda to decide F1 future by Abu Dhabi says Marko

Honda is getting close to making a decision about whether or not to stay in Formula 1.

Alonso enjoys watching Verstappen in attack mode

Former F1 driver Fernando Alonso has admitted he enjoys watching Max Verstappen race.

Verstappen denies dismissing Hamilton success

Max Verstappen has fended off a rumour that he has signed a pre-contract with Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton if the six-time champion quits Mercedes for 2021.

Hans-Joachim Stuck warns against F1 quit threats

German motor racing legend Hans-Joachim Stuck thinks there is a risk that Formula 1's top teams will threaten to quit the sport.

Former sponsor did not pay Williams in full

SMP Racing did not pay in full for its sponsorship of the struggling backmarker Williams in 2018.

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Frank Williams still supporting daughter as team boss

As Williams' abysmal 2019 season races on, boss Claire Williams is still insisting she will not quit.