Formula One News — March 2019

MARCH 12, 2019

Mercedes could change aero concept for Spain GP says Wolff

Mercedes could re-emerge after the opening four 'flyaway' races with a Ferrari-like aerodynamic concept.

Mission Winnow to return to Ferrari livery after Australia

Mission Winnow, an initiative linked to title sponsor and tobacco giant Philip Morris, insists it will remain on the Ferrari livery in 2019.

Mercedes weaker without Lauda

Mercedes is weaker without Niki Lauda at the track.

Schumacher duo needs time before F1

The next Schumacher duo "needs time" before they are ready for F1.

MARCH 11, 2019

2019 rule changes no harm says Brawn

Ross Brawn says F1 has taken the right step forward by tweaking the aerodynamic rules for 2019.

Silverstone future still in doubt

Silverstone's F1 future remains in doubt.

Calm Ferrari can win 2019 title

Ross Brawn thinks a "calmness" that has descended over Ferrari could deliver the world title in 2019.

Hamilton thinking about MotoGP switch

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he is "thinking about" a switch to two wheels.

Verstappen unsure over 2019 title tilt

Max Verstappen is not ready to declare himself a real challenger for the 2019 title.

Only top 10 eligible for fastest lap point

Only the top ten finishers will be eligible for F1's new point-for-fastest-lap system.

Ericsson put on 7kg since leaving F1

Marcus Ericsson is disappointed F1's driver weight rule change arrived a year late for him.

Montoya told Steiner about Magnussen

Juan Pablo Montoya was the first to tell Haas boss Gunther Steiner about Kevin Magnussen's talent.

Giovinazzi should make cautious start

Former F1 driver Giancarlo Fisichella has urged Antonio Giovinazzi to make a steady full-time debut in 2019.

F1 driving not natural yet says Albon

Alexander Albon says his driving in F1 needs to become more "instinctive".

Gasly must have more discipline says Marko

Pierre Gasly must demonstrate "more discipline" when driving for Red Bull in 2019.

MARCH 8, 2019

No where to hide

The Williams team will have nowhere to hide - on and off the track - during the Australian Grand Prix weekend in Melbourne.

Webber says two drivers best in 2019

Mark Webber has named two drivers as "the best" on the current F1 grid.

Williams to supply Pirelli test car?

Williams appears to have been nominated as the supplier of a Pirelli test car for 2021.

Raikkonen hoping for Lotus-like season in 2019

Kimi Raikkonen is quietly hoping for a race win in 2019.

Binotto not surprised by Leclerc's pace

Mattia Binotto says Ferrari is "not surprised" about the testing performance of team newcomer Charles Leclerc.

Marko warns Gasly after two testing crashes

Dr Helmut Marko has warned Pierre Gasly to drive more cautiously.

Driver with fastest lap to get point in 2019

Liberty Media is contemplating a significant rule change for 2019.

Bottas gets Hamilton engineer for 2019

Valtteri Bottas new a new race engineer for 2019.

Hakkinen applauds Alfa Romeo for 2019 car

Mika Hakkinen has applauded Alfa Romeo for its daring 2019 car.