Formula One News — August 2018
AUGUST 17, 2018
New Perez deal due in days?
F1 may be in its summer 'shutdown', but the rumour mill is still in overdrive.
Alonso not ruling out future F1 return
Although sitting out 2019, Fernando Alonso says he is not ruling out a return to formula one in the future.
Schumacher manager denies Mallorca move
Michael Schumacher's manager has denied reports the F1 legend is moving to Spain.
AUGUST 16, 2018
Alonso lost motivation for F1 says Briatore
Fernando Alonso is quitting F1 because he lost motivation -- but he could return.
McLaren set to announce Sainz for 2019
McLaren is set to announce that Carlos Sainz will replace Fernando Alonso in 2019 and 2020.
Hamilton vs Vettel best ever fight
The F1 world is witnessing "possibly the best ever" fight for the world championship in 2018.
AUGUST 15, 2018
Indycar, Nascar begin to woo retiring Alonso
Motor racing series have already begun lining up to attract Fernando Alonso for 2019.
Vasseur says Sauber progress huge in 2018
Sauber boss Frederic Vasseur says he is happy with the Swiss team's progress in 2018.
AUGUST 14, 2018
Alonso to step away from F1 for 2019
In a statement issued today, McLaren has confirmed that double world champion Fernando Alonso will not continue to race with McLaren in 2019.
No Ricciardo race wins until 2020 says Abiteboul
Daniel Ricciardo may not have a car to win races in 2019, the Australian's new boss has admitted.
No air travel for Niki Lauda
Niki Lauda may not be able to return to the F1 circuits any time soon.
Massa annoyed by Stroll comments
Felipe Massa has admitted he was "annoyed" by recent comments made by Williams driver Lance Stroll.
AUGUST 10, 2018
Perez assessing options outside Force India
Sergio Perez says he has "a number of options" to keep driving in formula one next year.
F1 boss says more rule changes coming in weeks
F1 will announce more changes to the regulations "in the coming weeks".
Massa understands Ricciardo's Renault risk
Felipe Massa says he can understand why Daniel Ricciardo decided to quit Red Bull.
AUGUST 9, 2018
Stroll should leave Williams now says Villeneuve
Jacques Villeneuve thinks Canadian countryman Lance Stroll should leave Williams immediately.
Gasly ready to replace Ricciardo at Red Bull
Pierre Gasly says he is ready to make the step up to Red Bull.
Lauda should return to normal says doctors
Niki Lauda should be able to return to his "normal life".
Mick Schumacher confirms F1 still goal
Mick Schumacher has confirmed that formula one remains his "goal".
F1 still pushing to save German GP says Carey
F1 chief executive Chase Carey has given another strong sign that Germany could retain its place on the 2019 calendar.
AUGUST 8, 2018
Stroll leads Force India rescue deal
Force India has been rescued by a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll, the billionaire father of Williams driver Lance Stroll.
AUGUST 7, 2018
Renault had to sign Ricciardo says Abiteboul
Renault had to jump at the chance to sign Daniel Ricciardo.
Villeneuve backs Ricciardo's Renault move
Jacques Villeneuve has backed Daniel Ricciardo's surprise move to Renault for 2019.
F1 more fun in Liberty era says Carey
Chase Carey has given himself a good grade as F1 chief executive in the Liberty Media era.