Formula One News — February 2019
FEBRUARY 9, 2019
Zandvoort says Assen not Dutch GP alternative
There will be a Dutch GP in "Zandvoort, or not at all".
Liberty will struggle to sell F1 says Yermilin
Liberty Media will struggle to sell F1 for a profit.
Red Bull denies deliberate Mercedes launch clash
Red Bull has denied it timed its car launch to deliberately clash with reigning world champions Mercedes.
F1 has gotten used to me says Perez
Sergio Perez is keen to make some noise with his performances in 2019.
Ferrari to be darker red in 2019
Ferrari's livery may be darker and with a matte appearance in 2019.
Rosberg does not miss F1 at all
Nico Rosberg says he does not miss formula one "at all".
Manager says 2019 Kvyat's last chance in F1
Daniil Kvyat is getting his final chance to succeed in formula one.
Australia investigating Mission Winnow branding
Australian authorities have launched an investigation into Ferrari's new 'Mission Winnow' branding.
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Liberty underestimated F1 takeover
Liberty Media "underestimated" the task of running F1.
Canada GP promoter says no animosity with Liberty
Canada GP promoter Francois Dumontier insists there is "no animosity" between the Montreal race and F1 owner Liberty Media.
Jan Lammers to be Dutch GP boss
Hopes for a Dutch grand prix at Zandvoort in 2020 are rising by the day.
Honda having a strong winter says Horner
Red Bull is continuing to sound bullish ahead of the 2019 season, with boss Christian Horner declaring that new works engine partner Honda has had a "strong winter".
Leclerc must not be impatient says Todt
Charles Leclerc's manager says the new Ferrari driver must not be "impatient" in 2019.
Gasly in best situation next to Verstappen
Pierre Gasly says he is in the "best situation" to have Max Verstappen as his 2019 teammate.
Aero changes will not help overtaking
"All the teams would agree" that Liberty Media and the FIA made a mistake by changing the aerodynamic regulations for 2019.
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Disgruntled promoters making noise says Carey
Chase Carey, F1's chief executive, says the major group of disgruntled race promoters is making "noise".
Ferrari parent could now buy Sauber
Fiat Chrysler could buy the team formerly known as Sauber.
Hamilton can afford to take skydiving risks says Verstappen
Max Verstappen insists he will not be following five time world champion Lewis Hamilton out of the back of a plane any time soon.
Sirotkin hopes Williams improves in 2019
Sergey Sirotkin says he hopes Williams improves in 2019.
Dutch circuits still in race for 2020 GP
Two Dutch circuits are reportedly "still in the race" to secure a place on the 2020 grid.
Force India now Racing Point for 2019
The Force India name is now officially gone from F1.
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Vettel and Ferrari deserve 2019 title says Wehrlein
Pascal Wehrlein says his countryman Sebastian Vettel deserves to win the 2019 world championship.
Gasly under scrutiny in 2019 says Marko
Pierre Gasly has Red Bull's full support, but he must perform if he wants to keep his race seat at the senior F1 team.
Sainz likes the look of very different new McLaren
Carlos Sainz says he has seen the 2019 McLaren and thinks it will be a "good year" for the struggling British team.