Formula One News — October 2019

OCTOBER 13, 2019

Race Results

Japanese GP - Race Results

Qualifying Report - Postponed pole

Japanese GP - Qualifying Report

Qualifying Results

Japanese GP - Qualifying Results

The drivers unexpected gift

Because all track activities on Saturday were cancelled due to the looming tsunami in Japan, the F1 drivers got an unexpected free gift of a Saturday on a race weekend with nothing to do. So what did the drivers plan to do on Saturday?

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Teams meet with Carey on typhoon Saturday

Team bosses are spending Saturday discussing Formula 1's future with CEO Chase Carey.

Vasseur plays down Hulkenberg's 2020 hopes

Frederic Vasseur has dealt a blow to Nico Hulkenberg's flagging chances of staying on the Formula 1 grid next year.

Steiner fined EUR 7,500 for insulting F1 steward

Gunther Steiner has escaped with a slap on the wrist after his Sochi radio outburst.

Binotto not the best at managing drivers

A former F1 driver has questioned Mattia Binotto's ability to handle the growing tension between the Ferrari drivers.

Ferrari drivers say Mercedes better at Suzuka

A car upgrade may have allowed Mercedes to catch up with Ferrari, according to Sebastian Vettel.

Williams 2019 struggle deserved

Jacques Villeneuve says he is sad but not surprised at what has happened to the Williams team.

Russia still eyeing Formula 1 team

A Russian government minister is still talking about the prospect of a Russian Formula 1 team.

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Practice 2 Report - The last chance

Japanese GP - Practice 2 Report

Practice 2 Results

Japanese GP - Practice 2 Results

Friday Press Conference

Japanese GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Photos

Japanese GP - Friday Photos

Friday Team Quotes

Japanese GP - Friday Team Quotes

Leclerc has taken number 1 status says Ralf Schumacher

Sebastian Vettel has admitted that ignoring team orders at Sochi was "not right".

Kubica to race front wing from winter testing at Suzuka

Robert Kubica has revealed that he will race at Suzuka with a front wing that dates all the way back to winter testing.

Climate change alarmism big risk for F1 says Abiteboul

Cyril Abiteboul has joined those who think Formula 1 should consider tweaking its engine regulations prior to 2025.

No top team exit clause in Ricciardo contract

Daniel Ricciardo has ruled out a move to Ferrari for 2020.

Steiner facing race ban for Sochi radio outburst

Gunther Steiner is facing a hefty FIA penalty.

Hulkenberg not right person for Williams

Nico Hulkenberg has ruled out returning to Williams, where his Formula 1 career began in 2010.

Drivers support decision to scrap Saturday at Suzuka

Saturday's track action at Suzuka has been cancelled, as the risk that a 'violent' typhoon will hit the local area rises to 100 per cent.