Formula One News — July 2019

JULY 16, 2019

Silverstone wants new race date for 2020

Silverstone is pushing for a new race date on the 2020 calendar.

Italy loses faith in disastrous Vettel

The Italian press has lost faith in Ferrari's current number 1 driver, Sebastian Vettel.

Hamilton steps back from claims of racism

Lewis Hamilton has distanced himself from suggestions that the British media has an attitude with "racist undertones" about Lewis Hamilton.

McLaren to remain independent says Seidl

McLaren to remain independent says

Gasly perfect at Silverstone says Horner

Pierre Gasly thinks he has put his F1 career back on track.

Steiner pondering Haas lineup chemistry

Speculation is ramping up that Haas will wave goodbye to one of its drivers.

Next Honda upgrade could match Mercedes power?

Honda looks set to match the power of Mercedes' title winning engine with its next upgrade.

F1 selecting tracks for money not racing

F1's drivers should have more say about which circuits host the races.

Petrobras-backed driver linked with Williams

Williams could be lining up a replacement for its struggling race driver Robert Kubica.

JULY 15, 2019

Todt wants F1 to reduce driver aids

Jean Todt has added to his list of suggestions for improving Formula 1.

Vettel could lose number 1 status?

Sebastian Vettel is at risk of being usurped by his young Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc.

Bottas took good step towards 2020 contract

At Silverstone, Valtteri Bottas took a "good step" towards a new deal to stay at Mercedes in 2020.

Raikkonen could have worked harder in F1 says Rosberg

Nico Rosberg has defended the racing ethos of F1's oldest and most experienced current driver.

Hamilton's father urges Alonso to return

Lewis Hamilton's father has urged Fernando Alonso to return to Formula 1.

Furious Haas boss slams unacceptable weekend

Gunther Steiner says Haas' two drivers made a bad situation even worse at Silverstone.

Gasly puts career back on track in Britain

Pierre Gasly has begun to put his Red Bull career back on track.

Ocon hoping for competitive 2020 car

Esteban Ocon is now hopeful he will be back on the Formula 1 grid next year.

F1 must impose budget cap says Seidl

F1's proposed budget cap for 2021 "must become reality".

Verstappen slams match-fixing accusation

Max Verstappen has slammed suggestions that he was "gifted" victory at the recent Austrian GP.

Stronger Giovinazzi good for Raikkonen

Frederic Vasseur says it is good that Alfa Romeo's second driver is now closer to the pace.

Renault back on track after failed upgrade

Daniel Ricciardo says Renault is getting back on course after a recent setback.

Kvyat hoping fatherhood can wait until after race

Daniil Kvyat is crossing his fingers that fatherhood can be held at bay for another day or two.

Race Analysis - Timing is Everything

British GP - Race Analysis

JULY 14, 2019