Formula One News — December 2019

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Zandvoort admits Pirelli worried about banked corner

Dutch GP boss Jan Lammers has defended the decision to install steep banking on a corner at Zandvoort ahead of the 2020 race.

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Too early to consider Hamilton for 2021 says Binotto

Mattia Binotto says it is "far too early" to speculate about whether Lewis Hamilton will sign up with Ferrari for 2021.

Engineer deserves McLaren job says Magnussen

Kevin Magnussen says Haas' departing performance engineer Jose Manuel Lopez "deserves" a better job in Formula 1.

F1 return better than staying at home says Kubica

Robert Kubica insists he does not regret returning to Formula 1 with a permanent arm injury in 2019.

Vettel puzzled over F1's DRS failure

Sebastian Vettel has criticised Formula 1 over the DRS failure in the 2019 season finale.

Sainz made biggest step in 2019

2019 was a "very big step" forward for Carlos Sainz.

No doubt Vettel will race in 2020

As the long 2019 season came to its conclusion, Mattia Binotto rejected a rumour that swept the Abu Dhabi paddock on Sunday.

Top drivers should stay put for 2021

The drivers at every top team should all keep their seats for 2021, according to Christian Horner.

Ferrari used usual procedure amid fuel breach

Mattia Binotto claims Ferrari did not mean to breach a technical rule in Abu Dhabi.

Mercedes tests for Russell not a trial says Wolff

Toto Wolff has played down the significance of a busy forthcoming period for Williams driver George Russell.

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Race Analysis - Grand Slam

Abu Dhabi GP - Race Analysis

Sunday Press Conference

Abu Dhabi GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Photos

Abu Dhabi GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Team Quotes

Abu Dhabi GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Abu Dhabi GP - Race Results

Ferrari would be stupid to cheat says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone has doubled down on his defence of Ferrari, after the Italian team was recently accused of "cheating".

Hamilton met twice with top Ferrari official in 2019

Lewis Hamilton has met twice in 2019 with Ferrari chairman John Elkann, according to Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Ricciardo signing brought pressure to Renault

Team boss Cyril Abiteboul has admitted it was "difficult to manage" Daniel Ricciardo's first season at Renault.

F1 set to freeze engine development from 2022

F1 looks set to begin to freeze engine development in Formula 1 from 2022.

Russell proud of 21-0 Kubica defeat in 2019

George Russell says he is "proud" to have beaten Robert Kubica in qualifying at every single grand prix in 2019.

Coulthard would understand Verstappen exit

2020 will be a "crucial season" for Red Bull and Max Verstappen.

Teams set to vote on 2020 Pirelli tyres

F1 teams will vote on December 9 about whether to keep or scrap Pirelli's proposed tyres for 2020.

Renault needs more demanding driver like Ocon

Cyril Abiteboul thinks signing up Esteban Ocon is the perfect move for Renault.

Alonso meets with Liberty officials in Abu Dhabi

Fernando Alonso appears to be stepping up his bid to return to Formula 1 in 2021.