Formula One News — December 2019

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Todt wants 12 teams on F1 grid

Jean Todt says he would like to see two new teams in Formula 1.

Ferrari getting used to driver rivalry

Ferrari is "getting used to" to the inter-team battle between Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc.

Vasseur not dreaming of different Alfa Romeo lineup

Frederic Vasseur admits he is not dreaming of attracting bigger-name star drivers to Alfa Romeo.

Lawrence Stroll hails fighter Kubica

Robert Kubica appears to be headed towards a third driver role for 2020 at Racing Point.

Ericsson's F1 role to change for 2020

Marcus Ericsson looks set to take another step away from the Formula 1 paddock in 2020.

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Leclerc wants title battle with Vettel in 2020

Charles Leclerc insists that his relationship with teammate Sebastian Vettel is still good.

Gasly thinks 2020 seat completely deserved

Pierre Gasly thinks his 2020 seat at Toro Rosso, to be renamed Alpha Tauri next year, is "completely deserved".

Carey says F1 wants to increase diversity

Chase Carey denies that Formula E, the all-electric racing series, is a threat to Formula 1.

Most F1 drivers would win with Mercedes says Verstappen

Max Verstappen says the majority of the drivers in Formula 1 would become world champion in a Mercedes.

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Mercedes must be a lot faster for 2020

Mercedes needs to make its car "a lot faster" in order to beat both Ferrari and Red Bull-Honda in 2020.

Racing Point says 2021 cars to be unstable

Racing Point has hit out at the new rules for 2021.

2021 not right for Hamilton's Ferrari move says Berger

2021 might not be the right time for Lewis Hamilton to switch to Ferrari.

Alfa Romeo chassis destroyed in 2020 crash test

Alfa Romeo has reportedly failed a mandatory crash test, and in the process "completely destroyed" the first of its chassis for the 2020 season.

Ferrari to keep matte livery for 2020

Ferrari's 2020 car, to be revealed to the public eight days before winter testing on February 11, will continue to feature a matte livery.

No 2020 test for Schumacher says Vasseur

Team boss Frederic Vasseur says Mick Schumacher is not currently scheduled to test for Alfa Romeo in 2020.

Sainz eyes new McLaren contract for 2021

Carlos Sainz has indicated he will want to stay at McLaren beyond the end of his 2020 contract.

Wolff ridicules Ferrari switch rumours

Toto Wolff has ridiculed ongoing speculation that his future could be in red.

Marko lost money on 2019 predictions

Dr Helmut Marko admits he lost some bets in 2019.

Max's career more fun than my own says Jos Verstappen

Max Verstappen's father says he is proud to have helped the Red Bull driver become one of the top stars of Formula 1.

Alfa Romeo to turn on new F1 simulator

Alfa Romeo will start using its brand new driver simulator in earnest next week.

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Williams not commenting on Chester rumours

Recently ousted Renault technical boss Nick Chester could be set to join F1 backmarker Williams.

Verstappen says who knows to Mercedes switch

Max Verstappen is playing down all the talk about his future in Formula 1.

No excuses for Red Bull in 2020 says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull has "no excuses for 2020".

Bottas open to team move for 2021

Valtteri Bottas says he wants to stay at Mercedes for 2020.

Albon wants more normal 2020

Alex Albon says he is looking forward to a "more normal" 2020 season.