Latest Formula One News

JANUARY 6, 2020

Beating top teams not possible in 2020 says Seidl

It is "not possible" for McLaren to take on the top three teams until the budget cap comes into force.

2020 Williams to be evolution says Russell

Williams has determined areas of the team's cars in 2018 and 2019 that were "fundamentally wrong".

Dakar not a Hamilton-like show says Alonso

Fernando Alonso insists his participation in the fabled Dakar Rally is not a marketing gimmick.

Dutch GP to survive without Verstappen

The Dutch GP is being set up to survive without Max Verstappen, according to Zandvoort circuit boss Robert van Overdijk.

Sirotkin admits F1 return unlikely

Former Williams driver Sergey Sirotkin has admitted that he is "very unlikely" to ever race again in Formula 1.

Wolff not going to Ferrari

Flavio Briatore has scoffed at speculation that Toto Wolff could be set to switch to Ferrari.

Porsche built F1 engine in 2017

Porsche motorsport boss Fritz Enzinger has revealed that the German marque designed a Formula 1 engine in 2017.

Hockenheim says F1 return up to Liberty

Whether Germany returns to the F1 calendar is in large part up to Liberty Media.

F1 in talks with Saudi Arabia

F1 could soon add Saudi Arabia to the race calendar.

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Todt wants 12 teams on F1 grid

Jean Todt says he would like to see two new teams in Formula 1.

Ferrari getting used to driver rivalry

Ferrari is "getting used to" to the inter-team battle between Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc.

Vasseur not dreaming of different Alfa Romeo lineup

Frederic Vasseur admits he is not dreaming of attracting bigger-name star drivers to Alfa Romeo.

Lawrence Stroll hails fighter Kubica

Robert Kubica appears to be headed towards a third driver role for 2020 at Racing Point.

Ericsson's F1 role to change for 2020

Marcus Ericsson looks set to take another step away from the Formula 1 paddock in 2020.

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Leclerc wants title battle with Vettel in 2020

Charles Leclerc insists that his relationship with teammate Sebastian Vettel is still good.

Gasly thinks 2020 seat completely deserved

Pierre Gasly thinks his 2020 seat at Toro Rosso, to be renamed Alpha Tauri next year, is "completely deserved".

Carey says F1 wants to increase diversity

Chase Carey denies that Formula E, the all-electric racing series, is a threat to Formula 1.

Most F1 drivers would win with Mercedes says Verstappen

Max Verstappen says the majority of the drivers in Formula 1 would become world champion in a Mercedes.

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Mercedes must be a lot faster for 2020

Mercedes needs to make its car "a lot faster" in order to beat both Ferrari and Red Bull-Honda in 2020.

Racing Point says 2021 cars to be unstable

Racing Point has hit out at the new rules for 2021.

2021 not right for Hamilton's Ferrari move says Berger

2021 might not be the right time for Lewis Hamilton to switch to Ferrari.

Alfa Romeo chassis destroyed in 2020 crash test

Alfa Romeo has reportedly failed a mandatory crash test, and in the process "completely destroyed" the first of its chassis for the 2020 season.

Ferrari to keep matte livery for 2020

Ferrari's 2020 car, to be revealed to the public eight days before winter testing on February 11, will continue to feature a matte livery.

No 2020 test for Schumacher says Vasseur

Team boss Frederic Vasseur says Mick Schumacher is not currently scheduled to test for Alfa Romeo in 2020.