Latest Formula One News

MARCH 4, 2019

F1 pay TV trend is worrying says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says it is a shame that F1 is steadily moving behind a 'pay wall'.

Mexico misses deadline for 2020 race

Mexico's place on the F1 calendar appears more and more endangered.

Kubica 20 percent ready for F1 race return

Robert Kubica says he is only 20 per cent ready for his return to F1 in 2019.

2019 is last chance for Kvyat

Dr Helmut Marko says he is very happy with Red Bull's full F1 driver lineup for 2019.

Vettel not planning to retire yet

Sebastian Vettel says he has no plans to retire.

Red Bull has competitive engine says Mateschitz

Red Bull finally has a "competitive engine".

Binotto denies Ferrari clear 2019 favourite

Mattia Binotto has denied that Ferrari is the clear favourite to win the 2019 title.

Red Bull wants Verstappen to win title

Daniel Ricciardo says he left Red Bull because he no longer felt like the number 1 driver.

MARCH 1, 2019

Preseason test two, day 4 – By a whisker

Ferrari clearly had the fastest car in the final days of preseason testing the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Halfway through the final day of testing Lewis Hamilton was asked what sort of advantage Ferrari had over the rest of the teams.

Ferrari knows why it lost the championship

Last year, Ferrari was stronger at the start of the season, but Mercedes developed faster and that made the difference for Mercedes to win both the drivers' and constructors' world championships. After reviewing what happened last year, Ferrari now has identified what went wrong.

Bottas not worried about Ferrari's lead

As the 2019 winter tests approach their conclusion, Valtteri Bottas has admitted again that Ferrari continues to lead the pecking order.

McLaren drivers back driving role for Alonso

McLaren's race drivers do not have a problem with Fernando Alonso testing their car in 2019.

Ricciardo denies running from Verstappen

Daniel Ricciardo has denied he is "running from a fight" with Max Verstappen in 2019.

Bottas thinks overtaking easier in 2019

Valtteri Bottas has joined a growing number of drivers who think overtaking will be easier in 2019.

Lowe ignoring rumours about Williams future

Paddy Lowe says he has blocked out media speculation about his future at Williams.

Leclerc says his number 2 status logical

Charles Leclerc says it is "logical" that he starts his career at Ferrari with number 2 status to Sebastian Vettel.

Seeing a psychologist a strength says Grosjean

Romain Grosjean says it is "a strength" to admit that he still consults with a psychologist.

Vettel's younger brother joins Mercedes

Sebastian Vettel's younger brother Fabian has joined Mercedes.

Lauda needs more time before F1 return

Niki Lauda needs more time before he is ready to return to formula one.

Prost backs Ferrari over driver hierarchy

F1 legend Alain Prost has backed Ferrari's decision to impose a clear driver pecking order ahead of the 2019 season.

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Preseason test two, day 3 - Red on red

Charles Leclerc set the fastest time of the day in his red Ferrari and then caused the session to be red flagged late in session when his car stopped out on the circuit with a small exhaust problem. He had completed 138 laps - two race distances - by that stage. His lap time of 1:16.231 was the quickest yet in seven days of preseason testing. Lewis Hamilton's pole winning time for last year's Spanish Grand Prix was a 1:16.173.

Shutting out emotions

Many drivers dream about racing for the legendary Scuderia Ferrari. That dream came true for Charles Leclerc after he had completed just a single season in Formula 1 with Sauber.

Vettel thinks Mercedes could be struggling

Sebastian Vettel has admitted he thinks Mercedes could be struggling.

Alonso admits 2020 return possible

Fernando Alonso has admitted he could return to formula one in 2020.