2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button reckons new Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc could force teammate Sebastian Vettel into making a “tough decision” over his future.
Fernando Alonso spearheaded Wayne Taylor Racing's charge to victory in a truncated 57th edition of the Rolex 24 at Daytona that was brought to an early end under a red flag due to heavy rain.
Renault remains optimistic the 2019 Formula 1 regulation tweaks could provide it an opportunity to shake-up the pecking order despite the sizeable gap it needs to bridge this winter.
- Sebastian Vettel has backed new Ferrari junior Mick Schumacher to be an F1 star of the future, though he has urged people to “give him time” ( Sky Sports )
Ferrari has formally announced that Mick Schumacher, the son of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher, has joined its young driver academy.
Pat Symonds explains how Michael Schumacher led a new era of Formula 1 drivers when he worked as his race engineer at Benetton and feels the seven-time world champion’s legacy changed the sport.
Ferrari president John Elkann has denied the Formula 1 team is undergoing an “overhaul” to its management structure and has reiterated his support for CEO Louis C. Camilleri.
- Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time Formula 1 world champion champion Michael, has joined the Ferrari driver academy, sources close to the team say ( BBC ).
Charles Leclerc says identifying his weaknesses and addressing “intimidating” changes acted as a vital breakthrough to his rookie Formula 1 campaign at Sauber last year as he prepares for potentially bigger challenges during his Ferrari debut in 2019.
Sauber team chief Frederic Vasseur believes Marcus Ericsson acted as a “helpful” reference to rookie teammate Charles Leclerc in 2018, aiding the youngster’s adjustment to Formula 1.
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes his squad had 'no need to be afraid' during sustained accusations of copying Ferrari during the 2018 Formula 1 season and feels despite new title sponsor backing it’s organisation and strategy will remain largely unchanged for 2019.
Michael Schumacher’s title-winning 2000 Formula 1 campaign acted as a “decisive” moment for himself and Ferrari, according to the seven-time world champion’s manager Sabine Kehm.
- Former Benetton and Renault F1 boss Flavio Briatore has backed Ferrari’s decision to replace Maurizio Arrivabene with Mattia Binotto for 2019, adding “when you do not win things have to change” (
Scuderia Ferrari has confirmed Maurizio Arrivabene's exit as its Formula 1 team principal after four years, with chief technical officer Mattia Binotto taking over in the role ahead of the 2019 season.
Scuderia Ferrari is set to replace Maurizio Arrivabene with Mattia Binotto as team principal of its Formula 1 operation ahead of the 2019 season, according to reports.
Sebastian Vettel remains confident Ferrari will find sufficient replacements for Daniil Kvyat and Antonio Giovinazzi following their departures from simulator roles as they take up Formula 1 race seats for 2019.