Formula One News — September 2019

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Kubica linked with Racing Point move

Robert Kubica is now being linked with a move to Racing Point.

Ferrari to join 18-inch testing in 2020

Pirelli boss Mario Isola thinks Ferrari will start helping next year with the development of Formula 1's 18-inch tyres for 2021.

Hulkenberg sure Schumacher will race in F1

Nico Hulkenberg says he is "sure" that Mick Schumacher will soon be in Formula 1.

Red Bull driver decisions not healthy

A former F1 driver has questioned Red Bull's recent driver swap.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Leclerc manager plays down political influence

F1 driver manager Nicolas Todt has denied using his political influence to promote Charles Leclerc's status above 'number 1' Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari.

No decision about Renault seat for 2021 says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo is not yet committing to Renault beyond 2020.

No early start to Ocon's Renault career

Esteban Ocon is unlikely to get an early start to his new 2020 tenure with Renault.

Renault, Mercedes pointing finger at Ferrari says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has denied claims that Red Bull is pushing the hardest for the FIA to look into the legality of Ferrari's 2019 power unit.

Audi's DTM boss plays down Kubica reports

Audi's DTM boss has played down reports linking Robert Kubica with the German outfit.

Briatore blasts Horner over Alonso comments

Flavio Briatore has blasted Red Bull boss Christian Horner for making critical comments about Fernando Alonso.

Berger rates Verstappen above Leclerc for now

F1 legend Gerhard Berger says Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc are clearly F1's "stars of tomorrow".

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Hulkenberg denies Haas deal now signed

Nico Hulkenberg has played down rumours he has now signed a deal to join Kevin Magnussen at Haas for 2020.

Alonso 'doing well' in off-road rallying says Sainz

Fernando Alonso is doing "very well" as he adjusts to the world of off-road rallying, according to his friend Carlos Sainz.

Era of less driver penalties 'correct' says Sainz

Carlos Sainz says he is happy that stewards are being more lenient with driver penalties.

Red Bull questions FIA over Ferrari engine

Rival top teams are dubious about the performance of Ferrari's 2019 engine.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Smoke haze endangers Singapore GP

A literal dark cloud has descended over this weekend's Singapore GP.

F1 doesn't need big changes

Bernie Ecclestone has urged F1's new bosses to resist making radical changes.

Vasseur happy with Alfa Romeo progress

Boss Frederic Vasseur says he is happy with Alfa Romeo's progress in 2019.

Leclerc can 'lead' Ferrari like Schumacher says Todt

Jean Todt has likened Charles Leclerc to Ferrari's greatest ever champion, Michael Schumacher.

New F1 team confirms 2021 ambition

A new team is hoping to make its Formula 1 debut in 2021.

Zandvoort already selling tickets for 2021

An injunction is being sought against construction works at Zandvoort, the venue for the returning Dutch GP for 2020.

Little known about Schumacher or treatment

A top neurosurgeon says almost nothing can be inferred by Michael Schumacher's recent hospitalisation.

Binotto rules out Leclerc-Verstappen pairing

Mattia Binotto has ruled out signing Max Verstappen to be Charles Leclerc's future teammate at Ferrari.

New rule will stop qualifying farce

Jean Todt says Formula 1 will put a stop to the sort of antics that turned qualifying at Monza into a farce.