Formula One News — November 2019

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Verstappen says he is too honest and direct

After accusing Ferrari of cheating in Austin, Max Verstappen now wants to move on.

Honda to decide F1 future by Abu Dhabi says Marko

Honda is getting close to making a decision about whether or not to stay in Formula 1.

Verstappen denies dismissing Hamilton success

Max Verstappen has fended off a rumour that he has signed a pre-contract with Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton if the six-time champion quits Mercedes for 2021.

Alonso enjoys watching Verstappen in attack mode

Former F1 driver Fernando Alonso has admitted he enjoys watching Max Verstappen race.

Hans-Joachim Stuck warns against F1 quit threats

German motor racing legend Hans-Joachim Stuck thinks there is a risk that Formula 1's top teams will threaten to quit the sport.

Former sponsor did not pay Williams in full

SMP Racing did not pay in full for its sponsorship of the struggling backmarker Williams in 2018.

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Frank Williams still supporting daughter as team boss

As Williams' abysmal 2019 season races on, boss Claire Williams is still insisting she will not quit.

2020 F1 debut not realistic says Mick Schumacher

Mick Schumacher says a 2020 Formula 1 race debut is not "realistic".

2021 rules a starting point says Brawn

Ross Brawn suggests he doesn't mind if the F1 teams see the newly-published regulations for 2021 as a draft.

Female champion rules out 2020 Williams seat

A female driver has dismissed suggestions she is a contender to step up to Formula 1 in 2020.

Brawn admits F1 engine freeze possible

Ross Brawn has admitted that engine development in Formula 1 may be frozen.

Team owner has doubts about Haas future

Team owner Gene Haas has "doubts" about the American team's future in Formula 1.

Renault plays down F1 quit rumours

Renault has played down rumours it might quit Formula 1.

Mayor rejects moves to block Miami race

Efforts to organise a grand prix in Miami have received a reprieve following a recent setback.

Carey admits fatigue due to longer calendars

Chase Carey has acknowledged that rumours of 25-race calendars for the future at not popular in the Formula 1 paddock.

Former manager thinks Schumacher will recover

Michael Schumacher's former manager thinks the F1 legend will recover from his brain injuries.

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Albon very impressive at Red Bull says Horner

Red Bull "can take our time" before officially confirming the identity of Max Verstappen's teammate for 2020.

2021 rules huge step forward

Renault team advisor Alain Prost says the 2021 regulations can be a "huge step forward" for Formula 1.

2019 year of learning for Honda says Verstappen

2019 was a "year of learning" for Red Bull-Honda, according to Max Verstappen.

Hamilton can beat Schumacher records

Lewis Hamilton can beat all of Michael Schumacher's records, according to the F1 legend's brother Ralf Schumacher.

Vettel not worthy quadruple champion says Irvine

Former Ferrari driver Eddie Irvine thinks the Maranello team should make Charles Leclerc its number 1 driver.

Hamilton thinking about Ferrari move says Villeneuve

1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve thinks Lewis Hamilton is contemplating a move to Ferrari.

Raikkonen not worried about slower cars in 2021

Kimi Raikkonen is not worried about Formula 1 being slower in 2021.

Alonso in talks with Andretti about Indy 500

Fernando Alonso is in talks with Michael Andretti's Indycar outfit.