Formula One News — November 2019

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

2020 F1 debut not realistic says Mick Schumacher

Mick Schumacher says a 2020 Formula 1 race debut is not "realistic".

2021 rules a starting point says Brawn

Ross Brawn suggests he doesn't mind if the F1 teams see the newly-published regulations for 2021 as a draft.

Female champion rules out 2020 Williams seat

A female driver has dismissed suggestions she is a contender to step up to Formula 1 in 2020.

Brawn admits F1 engine freeze possible

Ross Brawn has admitted that engine development in Formula 1 may be frozen.

Team owner has doubts about Haas future

Team owner Gene Haas has "doubts" about the American team's future in Formula 1.

Renault plays down F1 quit rumours

Renault has played down rumours it might quit Formula 1.

Mayor rejects moves to block Miami race

Efforts to organise a grand prix in Miami have received a reprieve following a recent setback.

Carey admits fatigue due to longer calendars

Chase Carey has acknowledged that rumours of 25-race calendars for the future at not popular in the Formula 1 paddock.

Former manager thinks Schumacher will recover

Michael Schumacher's former manager thinks the F1 legend will recover from his brain injuries.

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Albon very impressive at Red Bull says Horner

Red Bull "can take our time" before officially confirming the identity of Max Verstappen's teammate for 2020.

2021 rules huge step forward

Renault team advisor Alain Prost says the 2021 regulations can be a "huge step forward" for Formula 1.

2019 year of learning for Honda says Verstappen

2019 was a "year of learning" for Red Bull-Honda, according to Max Verstappen.

Hamilton can beat Schumacher records

Lewis Hamilton can beat all of Michael Schumacher's records, according to the F1 legend's brother Ralf Schumacher.

Vettel not worthy quadruple champion says Irvine

Former Ferrari driver Eddie Irvine thinks the Maranello team should make Charles Leclerc its number 1 driver.

Hamilton thinking about Ferrari move says Villeneuve

1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve thinks Lewis Hamilton is contemplating a move to Ferrari.

Raikkonen not worried about slower cars in 2021

Kimi Raikkonen is not worried about Formula 1 being slower in 2021.

Alonso in talks with Andretti about Indy 500

Fernando Alonso is in talks with Michael Andretti's Indycar outfit.

Dutch GP proud to fend off environmental attacks

Jan Lammers says he is "proud" that Dutch GP organisers have so far fended off strong environmental opposition to next year's Zandvoort race.

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Mercedes, Honda unsure why Ferrari engine slower in US

Mercedes and Honda have stopped short of joining Max Verstappen in accusing Ferrari of "cheating" with its 2019 power unit.

Wolff vows to re-assess Bottas one-year deals

Toto Wolff has vowed to look into the way Valtteri Bottas' contract uncertainty affects his mid-season performance.

Hulkenberg linked with Indycar switch for 2020

Having slammed reports he is set to switch to DTM, Nico Hulkenberg is now being linked with an Indycar drive for 2020.

Owner still supportive amid Haas struggles

Gene Haas "understands" the struggles of his Formula 1 team in 2019, according to team racer Romain Grosjean.

Wolff admits F1 could scrap 2020 Pirelli tyres

Toto Wolff has confirmed reports that Formula 1 could abandon Pirelli's 2020 tyres.

Austin does not fear second US race in Miami

A grand prix in Miami would only make the existing US GP in Austin "stronger".

Canada GP boss opposed two-day F1 weekend idea

Francois Dumontier has admitted he campaigned against F1's deliberations to slash the race weekend format to just two days.