Formula One News — October 2018
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Ricciardo's Renault move a concern
Mark Webber admits fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo's move to Renault is a "concern".
Emotional Alonso riding out F1 career
Fernando Alonso says he is leaving formula one because he misses the winning feeling.
Vettel to win Ferrari title sooner or later says Arrivabene
As criticism surrounds Sebastian Vettel's in-tatters 2018 title campaign, Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene backed the German's place at Ferrari.
Kvyat more measured for 2019 return says Tost
Daniil Kvyat should be a better driver when he returns to F1 and Toro Rosso in 2019.
Current tyre rules absurd says Prost
Alain Prost says the tyre rules in formula one are "absurd".
F1 must end complex rules says Suzuki
Former F1 driver and team owner Aguri Suzuki says the sport needs to simplify to improve.
Russia hopes for grid girls return in 2019
Organisers of the Russian grand prix negotiated with Liberty Media in order to dodge the F1 owners' new-in-2018 ban on 'grid girls'.
Very easy to make Vettel-like mistakes says Alesi
Jean Alesi has backed his old team Ferrari, amid criticism of the Italian outfit and its top driver Sebastian Vettel.
Raikkonen fined after hitting parked car
Kimi Raikkonen must pay a fine of 350 Swiss francs after hitting a car outside his home in Baar, Switzerland.
Ricciardo had to leave Red Bull says Valsecchi
Daniel Ricciardo had little choice other than to leave Red Bull.
Next step for F3 champion Mick Schumacher
New European F3 champion Mick Schumacher's next move towards formula one will be revealed soon.
Todt visits Schumacher twice a month
FIA president Jean Todt admits he visits his friend Michael Schumacher "twice a month".
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Russell to race for Williams in 2019
The Williams-Mercedes team announced that 20-year-old British driver George Russell, who is leading this year's Formula 2 championship, will drive for the team next season in Formula 1.
Webber hopes Indycar move right for Alonso
Fernando Alonso says he still has not decided what he will be doing in 2019.
F1 should simplify to improve says Prost
F1 needs to get back to basics in order to spice up the show, according to Alain Prost.
Vettel-Ferrari collapse incomprehensible
Former F1 driver Robert Doornbos has joined those who are critical of Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's handling of their 2018 title quest.
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Abiteboul understands Mercedes team orders
Cyril Abiteboul understands why Mercedes has imposed 'team orders' at the tail end of the 2018 world championship.
Red Bull says no to MotoGP test for Verstappen
Red Bull has said 'no' to a MotoGP test for Max Verstappen.
James Key exit hurt Toro Rosso
The departure of technical boss James Key hurt Toro Rosso this year.
Alonso retirement sad but normal says Bell
Fernando Alonso's F1 exit is "sad", but it's just part of the regeneration of the sport.
F1 points system not changing
F1's points system is not changing for now.
McLaren hit the bottom in 2018 says Sainz
Carlos Sainz is confident McLaren will put itself back on track in 2019.
Wehrlein turned down Formula E for F1 hopes
Pascal Wehrlein looks to be focused on returning to formula one in 2019.
Modern F1 too predictable says Grosjean
Romain Grosjean thinks modern formula one is too boring.