Formula One News — May 2019

MAY 6, 2019

Leclerc denies self-criticism tactical

Charles Leclerc has denied that his harsh self-criticism after crashing in Baku was strategic.

Ferrari could burn Mick Schumacher says Villeneuve

Mick Schumacher is under great pressure to perform in 2019.

Ocon tips long Bottas vs Hamilton fight

Esteban Ocon is expecting Mercedes' two race drivers to fight for the title throughout 2019.

Haas must solve chassis problem says Pirelli

Pirelli's Mario Isola has fended off Haas' complaint about the difficult 2019 tyres.

MAY 3, 2019

Lance Stroll damn fast says Szafnauer

Lance Stroll, an often maligned Formula 1 driver, is actually "damn fast".

Ecclestone backs difficult Pirelli tyres

Bernie Ecclestone has backed Pirelli, amid criticism of the Italian supplier's 2019 tyres.

Alonso not really missing F1

Fernando Alonso says he is not missing Formula 1.

Bottas more direct with Mercedes in 2019

Valtteri Bottas says he is being "more aggressive" with his team in 2019.

Mazepin coy about father's Williams talks

Formula 2 driver Nikita Mazepin says he is "ready" for Formula 1.

MAY 2, 2019

No 'Q4' qualifying in 2020

The 'Q4' qualifying format proposal for 2020 has been scrapped.

Senna could have been Brazilian president says Boutsen

Former F1 driver Thierry Boutsen thinks Ayrton Senna could have gone on to become president of Brazil.

Spanish GP negotiations not dead yet

Barcelona has not yet been locked out of the 2020 F1 calendar.

Alonso to decide on F1 return in July

Fernando Alonso says he will decide "in July" whether to push for a return to Formula 1 in 2020.

MAY 1, 2019

Mercedes denies deceiving with practice pace

Both Ferrari and Mercedes have urged F1 fans to take little notice of the results of practice sessions.

Webber worried for Ricciardo's F1 career

Daniel Ricciardo's career is at risk of losing momentum.

F1 adds to standard parts list for 2021

Brakes and wheel rims have been added to the list of standard components for 2021.

News emerges about future F1 calendar

The F1 calendar of the future is now shaping up.

F1 drivers shouldn't judge Formula E says Lotterer

Top F1 drivers should not "judge" Formula E before trying it.