Formula One News — January 2019

JANUARY 17, 2019

Ferrari admits interest in Mick Schumacher

Ferrari has confirmed its interest in Mick Schumacher.

Lauda leaves hospital after influenza

Niki Lauda has left hospital following his latest health setback.

JANUARY 16, 2019

Norris not worried about becoming next Vandoorne

McLaren has been working hard to make changes and improve, according to new driver Lando Norris.

Elkann denies turmoil still afoot at Ferrari

Fiat Chrysler chairman John Elkann has hit back at rumours that turmoil is still afoot at Ferrari.

Bottas targets best season of my career

Valtteri Bottas says his goal is to drive the season of his career.

More Ferrari changes in coming months

More changes at Ferrari could be looming in "the coming months".

Mercedes blocked next Ocon move says Villeneuve

His links to Mercedes are both a blessing and a curse for Esteban Ocon.

JANUARY 15, 2019

Arrivabene exit no surprise says Audetto

A former Ferrari team manager says he is not surprised the Maranello team ousted Maurizio Arrivabene.

Schumacher tipped to sign Ferrari deal

Mick Schumacher could be about to sign up with Ferrari's driver development 'academy'.

Haas to continue Ferrari collaboration says Steiner

Gunther Steiner says Haas will continue to benefit from its close collaboration with Ferrari.

McLaren to race very different car in 2019

McLaren will head into the 2019 season with a "very different car".

JANUARY 14, 2019

Mercedes to use all-new engine in 2019

Mercedes could once again be about to pull away from its rivals in the horse power department.

Sources say Domenicali could return to Ferrari

Stefano Domenicali could return to formula one.

Formula E driver hits out at Verstappen punishment

A Formula E driver has hit out at the FIA's 'community service' for Max Verstappen.

Renault attack years begin in 2019 says Budkowski

Renault is about to begin "three years of attack".

Haas boss targets fifth place again

Gunther Steiner thinks Haas can do "a good job" once again in 2019.

Perez not worried about Lance Stroll as teammate

Sergio Perez says he is not worried about becoming the number 2 driver at the team formerly known as Force India.

F1 return now long term goal says Sirotkin

Sergey Sirotkin admits returning to formula one has become more of a "long term" goal.

JANUARY 11, 2019

Vettel will struggle to beat Leclerc says Rosberg

Charles Leclerc's arrival at Ferrari will be one of the most fascinating aspects of the 2019 season.

Rookie Norris backs changes at McLaren

Lando Norris has backed the changes that McLaren hopes will put the once-great British team back on track in 2019.

Arrivabene axed to keep technical boss says Piero Ferrari

Ferrari had to oust Maurizio Arrivabene to ensure that Mattia Binotto stays with the great Maranello team.

Wehrlein admits to Ferrari talks

Pascal Wehrlein has admitted to having "talks" with Ferrari.</p>

JANUARY 10, 2019

Rivola hopes Leclerc given chance to win

Massimo Rivola thinks Ferrari will give Charles Leclerc a fair chance to win the 2019 world championship.

Bottas loses main F1 sponsor

Valtteri Bottas has lost his major personal sponsor.