Formula One News — March 2019

MARCH 4, 2019

Binotto denies Ferrari clear 2019 favourite

Mattia Binotto has denied that Ferrari is the clear favourite to win the 2019 title.

Red Bull wants Verstappen to win title

Daniel Ricciardo says he left Red Bull because he no longer felt like the number 1 driver.

MARCH 1, 2019

Preseason test two, day 4 – By a whisker

Ferrari clearly had the fastest car in the final days of preseason testing the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Halfway through the final day of testing Lewis Hamilton was asked what sort of advantage Ferrari had over the rest of the teams.

Ferrari knows why it lost the championship

Last year, Ferrari was stronger at the start of the season, but Mercedes developed faster and that made the difference for Mercedes to win both the drivers' and constructors' world championships. After reviewing what happened last year, Ferrari now has identified what went wrong.

Bottas not worried about Ferrari's lead

As the 2019 winter tests approach their conclusion, Valtteri Bottas has admitted again that Ferrari continues to lead the pecking order.

Ricciardo denies running from Verstappen

Daniel Ricciardo has denied he is "running from a fight" with Max Verstappen in 2019.

McLaren drivers back driving role for Alonso

McLaren's race drivers do not have a problem with Fernando Alonso testing their car in 2019.

Bottas thinks overtaking easier in 2019

Valtteri Bottas has joined a growing number of drivers who think overtaking will be easier in 2019.

Lowe ignoring rumours about Williams future

Paddy Lowe says he has blocked out media speculation about his future at Williams.

Leclerc says his number 2 status logical

Charles Leclerc says it is "logical" that he starts his career at Ferrari with number 2 status to Sebastian Vettel.

Seeing a psychologist a strength says Grosjean

Romain Grosjean says it is "a strength" to admit that he still consults with a psychologist.

Vettel's younger brother joins Mercedes

Sebastian Vettel's younger brother Fabian has joined Mercedes.

Lauda needs more time before F1 return

Niki Lauda needs more time before he is ready to return to formula one.

Prost backs Ferrari over driver hierarchy

F1 legend Alain Prost has backed Ferrari's decision to impose a clear driver pecking order ahead of the 2019 season.