Formula One News — March 2019

MARCH 20, 2019

Honda to be a force in 2019 says Hakkinen

Red Bull-Honda looks set to be a "force" in formula one.

Bottas can be world champion in 2019 says Rosberg

Nico Rosberg thinks Valtteri Bottas can keep charging towards the world championship in 2019.

Hamilton bored behind Bottas in Melbourne

Lewis Hamilton says it's "great" to discover after the Australian grand prix that his car was damaged.

Haas drivers slam new point for fastest lap rule

Haas' two F1 drivers have slammed the new 'point for fastest lap' rule in F1.

Finally I have a race car says Stroll

Lance Stroll is delighted to once again have "a race car".

Overtaking still very hard in 2019 says Verstappen

Max Verstappen has joined those who don't think the 2019 rule changes have made overtaking easier.

MARCH 19, 2019

Five theories to explain Ferrari crisis

Elements of the Italian media are wondering if Ferrari's 2019 title hopes have collapsed after just a single race.

Former Bottas sponsor not responding to outburst

Valtteri Bottas' former long-time sponsor is not commenting on whether he thinks the Mercedes' driver's comments were specifically addressed to him in Australia.

Overtaking no easier in 2019 says Grosjean

Overtaking has not become easier with the new-for-2019 front wing designs.

More power coming from Honda soon says Marko

Honda is promising more power, and Red Bull is determined to improve its chassis after the new works pairing impressed at the 2019 season opener in Melbourne.

Mercedes not opposed to budget cap says Wolff

Mercedes is not opposed to the introduction of a budget cap in formula one.

MARCH 18, 2019

Bottas ends difficult six months says Wolff

The newly-bearded Valtteri Bottas issued a serious rebuke to his detractors after winning the 2019 season opener in Melbourne.

Kubica does not regret F1 return

Robert Kubica insists he does not regret returning to formula one.

Italian press blasts weak Vettel

Mattia Binotto says Ferrari is not panicking after a bad start to the 2019 season.

Ricciardo needs harder skin for midfield life

Cyril Abiteboul says Daniel Ricciardo may develop a "harder skin" for life further down the F1 grid.

Too soon to say pressure getting to Gasly

Boss Christian Horner has backed new recruit Pierre Gasly after a difficult start to 2019 for the Red Bull driver.

Red Bull not looking behind at Ferrari says Marko

Red Bull-Honda is setting its sights on championship leaders Mercedes, not the struggling Ferrari team.

MARCH 17, 2019

Race Analysis - On fire

Australian GP - Race Analysis

Sunday Photos

Australian GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Australian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Australian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Australian GP - Race Results

Ferrari still favourites for race says Rosberg

Mercedes' dominance in Melbourne so far does not mean the whole season will be like that.