Fernando Alonso insists McLaren IndyCar seat was never a 2019 option

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2S4wN7q http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Fernando Alonso insists McLaren's decision not to compete full time in IndyCar next year changes nothing for him, as he never wanted to complete the whole season in the first place.

Force India plans to change name by end of 2018

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2PGtOk0 http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew The Racing Point Force India Formula 1 team is planning to lodge a name change in time for it to be resolved by the end of this year.

FIA now accepts Kevin Magnussen moved too late in Japan, clarifies rule

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2R1kS8Y http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Formula 1 drivers have received a clarification on blocking moves after a change of FIA opinion on Kevin Magnussen's actions that led to his crash with Charles Leclerc in Japan.

Sebastian Vettel backed by rivals over 'harsh' US GP grid penalty

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2yu2zCq http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Sebastian Vettel's punishment of a three-place grid drop for the United States Grand Prix and licence penalty points is "quite harsh", Toro Rosso Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly believes.

F1 teams told they cannot trial 2019-spec front wings at Abu Dhabi test

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2pZkbBD http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Formula 1 teams have been told that they will not be given special dispensation to run 2019's new front wings during the post-season Abu Dhabi test.

Ferrari: Claims Monza defeat caused by Raikkonen exit 'disrespectful'

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2EAUDF4 http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Ferrari says suggestions its crucial defeat at the Italian Grand Prix was triggered by it telling Kimi Raikkonen he was being dropped are 'disrespectful.'

Pirelli reveals changed colour range for 2019 F1 tyres

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2CTkFlj http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Pirelli has revealed its range of 2019 Formula 1 tyres and confirmed the three colours that will be used at each race next season

Sebastian Vettel: Formula 1's red flag rules are 'wrong'

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2yMHzq7 http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Sebastian Vettel thinks the way Formula 1's red flag rules are policed is wrong, after getting a three-place grid penalty for not slowing enough in United States Grand Prix practice

Sebastian Vettel gets three-place Austin grid penalty

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2NVfd2w http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Formula 1 title outsider Sebastian Vettel has received a three-place grid penalty for the United States Grand Prix for failing to slow for red flags during practice

Austin F1 practice: Lewis Hamilton fastest again as rain continues

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2OAC7kS http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton topped the times in a rain-hit second Formula 1 practice session at Austin on Friday afternoon, ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix

Haas says his team is racing in 'Formula 1.5' behind F1's big three

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2PcVPCy http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Gene Haas feels his team in racing is 'Formula 1.5' because the advantage of the top three outfits makes them seem like they are in another category

US GP: Ferrari's Vettel summoned for offence under red flag in FP1

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2S1QxbK http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Formula 1 title outsider Sebastian Vettel faces the threat of a grid penalty for the United States Grand Prix after being summoned to the stewards for a red-flag offence

Robert Kubica: I can't wait long for Williams 2019 F1 race seat

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2q2qkwI http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Robert Kubica says he cannot wait long for Williams to make a decision on whether it will give him a 2019 Formula 1 race seat

US Grand Prix F1 practice: Lewis Hamilton fastest in wet FP1

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2J5HxOI http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Lewis Hamilton began his bid to secure a fifth Formula 1 title in perfect fashion by dominating a wet opening practice session for the United States Grand Prix

More Honda changes to trigger US GP grid penalties for Toro Rosso

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2OA97d0 http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Toro Rosso Formula 1 drivers Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley are poised to pick up grid penalties for the United States Grand Prix because of Honda engine changes

Ferrari F1 boss hits back at criticism of team for 2018 errors

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2q2khs6 http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene has hit back at suggestions his team is in disarray after a run of errors that have hurt its Formula 1 world championship assault

Robert Kubica would be 'fantastic' Williams F1 team-mate to George Russell

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2PHOVlP http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Williams Formula 1 deputy team principal Claire Williams believes Robert Kubica could be a "fantastic" team mate for rookie George Russell in 2019

Honda's F1 engine qualifying gains in Japan 'worrying' - Carlos Sainz Jr

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2ynnqYk http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Carlos Sainz Jr says Honda's pace in Formula 1 qualifying at Suzuka was "worrying", but the Spaniard remains confident that Renault still has the upper hand on race pace

Toro Rosso only has one F1 upgrade package to try in US GP practice

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2yNz8e6 http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Toro Rosso has one upgraded aerodynamic package available for Friday practice, which Pierre Gasly will trial ahead of Formula 1's United States Grand Prix

F1 bosses rule out trying format shake-up once title is decided

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2yWBZ4D http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Formula 1 chiefs have ruled out the idea of experimenting with a 'super weekend' format change this season, if the world championship battle is settled early