Formula One News — August 2018

AUGUST 17, 2018

New Perez deal due in days?

F1 may be in its summer 'shutdown', but the rumour mill is still in overdrive.

Alonso not ruling out future F1 return

Although sitting out 2019, Fernando Alonso says he is not ruling out a return to formula one in the future.

Schumacher manager denies Mallorca move

Michael Schumacher's manager has denied reports the F1 legend is moving to Spain.

AUGUST 16, 2018

Alonso lost motivation for F1 says Briatore

Fernando Alonso is quitting F1 because he lost motivation -- but he could return.

McLaren set to announce Sainz for 2019

McLaren is set to announce that Carlos Sainz will replace Fernando Alonso in 2019 and 2020.

Hamilton vs Vettel best ever fight

The F1 world is witnessing "possibly the best ever" fight for the world championship in 2018.

AUGUST 15, 2018

Indycar, Nascar begin to woo retiring Alonso

Motor racing series have already begun lining up to attract Fernando Alonso for 2019.

Vasseur says Sauber progress huge in 2018

Sauber boss Frederic Vasseur says he is happy with the Swiss team's progress in 2018.

AUGUST 14, 2018

Alonso to step away from F1 for 2019

In a statement issued today, McLaren has confirmed that double world champion Fernando Alonso will not continue to race with McLaren in 2019.

No Ricciardo race wins until 2020 says Abiteboul

Daniel Ricciardo may not have a car to win races in 2019, the Australian's new boss has admitted.

No air travel for Niki Lauda

Niki Lauda may not be able to return to the F1 circuits any time soon.

Massa annoyed by Stroll comments

Felipe Massa has admitted he was "annoyed" by recent comments made by Williams driver Lance Stroll.

AUGUST 10, 2018

Perez assessing options outside Force India

Sergio Perez says he has "a number of options" to keep driving in formula one next year.

F1 boss says more rule changes coming in weeks

F1 will announce more changes to the regulations "in the coming weeks".

Massa understands Ricciardo's Renault risk

Felipe Massa says he can understand why Daniel Ricciardo decided to quit Red Bull.

AUGUST 9, 2018

Stroll should leave Williams now says Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve thinks Canadian countryman Lance Stroll should leave Williams immediately.

Gasly ready to replace Ricciardo at Red Bull

Pierre Gasly says he is ready to make the step up to Red Bull.

Lauda should return to normal says doctors

Niki Lauda should be able to return to his "normal life".

Mick Schumacher confirms F1 still goal

Mick Schumacher has confirmed that formula one remains his "goal".

F1 still pushing to save German GP says Carey

F1 chief executive Chase Carey has given another strong sign that Germany could retain its place on the 2019 calendar.

AUGUST 8, 2018

Stroll leads Force India rescue deal

Force India has been rescued by a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll, the billionaire father of Williams driver Lance Stroll.

AUGUST 7, 2018

Renault had to sign Ricciardo says Abiteboul

Renault had to jump at the chance to sign Daniel Ricciardo.

Villeneuve backs Ricciardo's Renault move

Jacques Villeneuve has backed Daniel Ricciardo's surprise move to Renault for 2019.

F1 more fun in Liberty era says Carey

Chase Carey has given himself a good grade as F1 chief executive in the Liberty Media era.