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Alfa Romeo launch 2019 car in Barcelona pit lane
Alfa Romeo has launched its 2019 car in Barcelona, the first in its full-time return to F1. The team confirmed earlier this month that it would become Alfa Romeo Racing, ...

18 Feb 2019 08:30
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Haas unveils 2019 design in Barcelona
Haas has launched its 2019 car in Barcelona, one hour prior to the start of pre-season testing. The American squad showcased its livery at an event in London over a week ago, r...

18 Feb 2019 08:08
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Red Bull reveals traditional 2019 livery
Red Bull has officially shown off its 2019 livery, after it launched the RB15 in a special one-off design. The energy drink squad has kept its traditional colours of dark blue ...

18 Feb 2019 08:01
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LIVE Updates: Follow the first day of the first test in 2019

18 Feb 2019 07:00
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Ferrari completes shakedown in Barcelona ahead of testing
The Scuderia Ferrari SF90 hit the track for the first time on Sunday, as the Italian squad completed the shakedown of its new challenger. Ferrari launched the car on Frida...

17 Feb 2019 18:06
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Sainz feeling no pressure filling Alonso's shoes
Carlos Sainz says that he is feeling no pressure replacing Fernando Alonso at McLaren for the 2019 Formula 1 season. Sainz was confirmed as a McLaren racer days after Alon...

17 Feb 2019 17:26
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Vettel: No reason to expect early Ferrari exit
Sebastian Vettel says that there should no reason to believe that he will leave Ferrari after the 2019 season if he once again fails to win the world drivers' championship. ...

17 Feb 2019 11:31
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Ocon explains 'busy' role for Mercedes in 2019
Esteban Ocon has expanded on what his role will entail for Mercedes this year. The Frenchman will act as its reserve driver, having lost his F1 seat following the 2018 season. ...

17 Feb 2019 10:41
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Abiteboul: Renault called off holidays amid Ricciardo motivation
Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says that the Enstone based squad cancelled all holidays over the winter break in order to work on its 2019 car, the R.S 19. ...

17 Feb 2019 09:53
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Williams to sit out testing on Monday
Williams has confirmed that its pre-season programme will get underway on Tuesday morning, as it will sit out Monday's session. The Grove squad launched its new car, the FW...

17 Feb 2019 09:05
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Ricciardo makes Renault debut at Barcelona shakedown
Daniel Ricciardo has made his Renault debut in Barcelona where he completed a filming day at the wheel of the RS19. This came after comments made by Cyril Abiteboul at the laun...

16 Feb 2019 16:53
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Toro Rosso: 2020 calendar may cause internal team rotations
Toro Rosso team manager Graham Watson believes that Formula 1 teams could start to adopt a rotation policy in 2020 in response to the expanding calendar. The number of races on...

16 Feb 2019 16:16
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McLaren trusts Renault over proposed engine improvements
McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown has spoke of how the team trusts Renault over the engine improvements they are proposing for this season. Brown revealed the reasoning behind the trust ...

16 Feb 2019 14:30
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McLaren unsure of fuel supplier for 2019
McLaren is uncertain if its planned switch to Petrobras fuel and lubricants will be able to start on time for the 2019 Formula 1 season. Early on last year, the team signed a d...

16 Feb 2019 12:10
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Hulkenberg: My future depends on comparison with Ricciardo
Nico Hulkenberg says that his future in Formula 1 will depend on how he measures up against his new team mate Daniel Ricciardo. Hulkenberg holds the title of the most race...

16 Feb 2019 11:08
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Smedley joins F1 in expert consultant role
Former Williams engineer Rob Smedley will take on a fresh role in Formula 1 this year, working with the series as an expert consultant. The Briton left his post at Williams at ...

16 Feb 2019 09:34
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Haas shakedown the VF-19 in Barcelona: Social media round-up
Check out the latest driver and team developments from social media! Here’s how we’re spending a sunny Friday at @Circuitcat_eng! ???☀️??#Shakedown #VF19 #F1 ...

15 Feb 2019 22:38
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Ferrari will prioritise Vettel over Leclerc if necessary
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says that the team will hand priority to Sebastian Vettel over teammate Charles Leclerc early on in 2019 if needs be. Ferrari launche...

15 Feb 2019 18:42
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Monger joins Channel 4's 2019 F1 broadcast
Billy Monger has joined Channel 4 F1 and will be a part of its broadcasting team in 2019. The Briton will join up with former F1 drivers Mark Webber and David Coulthard on the ...

15 Feb 2019 17:30
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Williams shares renders of 2019 design
Williams has released rendered images of its 2019 car, the FW42. The Grove squad launched its 2019 livery at an event earlier this week, where it also confirmed its new title sp...

15 Feb 2019 15:34
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Verstappen to debut Honda powered RB15 in Barcelona

Max Verstappen will debut Red Bull's 2019 challenger at pre-season testing next Monday, GPToday.net has learned. The Dutchman conducted a shakedown of the RB15 at the Silve...

15 Feb 2019 13:45
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Binotto: 2019 Ferrari is not a revolution
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says that the team's new Formula 1 car is not a revolution compared to its predecessor, the SF71H. Ferrari launched its 2019 cha...

15 Feb 2019 12:25
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Norris: F1 party lifestyle isn't for me
McLaren's rookie driver Lando Norris says there is no chance that he will be seduced into a party lifestyle by the glamour of Formula 1. The 19-year-old said that...

15 Feb 2019 12:07
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Ferrari unveils its 2019 challenger, the SF90
Ferrari has taken the wraps off its 2019 car, called the SF90, which it hopes will bring an end to its drought of titles. Images of the new car were leaked online prior t...

15 Feb 2019 10:47
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Fittipaldi to test with Haas in Barcelona
Haas has confirmed that its 2019 test driver Pietro Fittipaldi will take part in its pre-season testing programme in Barcelona. The Brazilian was confirmed as the American...

15 Feb 2019 10:23
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McLaren plays down Alonso test role in 2019
McLaren is taking testing one day at a time and will be focusing on its current race drivers in the coming months, according to team CEO Zak Brown. Following his step away from...

15 Feb 2019 09:51
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DTM: Di Resta lands seat with Aston Martin
Paul di Resta will continue to race in the DTM series after Aston Martin confirmed his seat for the upcoming season. Di Resta won the DTM title in 2010 with HWA, pri...

15 Feb 2019 09:30
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Ricciardo says Renault engine upgrade is the real deal
Daniel Ricciardo says that Renault's optimism over the significantly improved output from their power unit is justified based on the data he has seen. The team has been hin...

15 Feb 2019 09:06
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McLaren drivers show off new helmets: Social media round-up
Check out the latest driver and team developments from social media! View this post on Instagram ...

14 Feb 2019 21:53
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Raikkonen completes 33 laps in Alfa Romeo shakedown
Alfa Romeo team principal Frederic Vasseur described the team's shakedown of its 2019 car as positive following Kimi Raikkonen's 33 lap run at the Fiorano Circuit on Thu...

14 Feb 2019 19:33
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F3: Drugovich signs with Carlin Buzz Racing
Carlin Buzz Racing has announced a second driver to its 2019 Formula 3 line-up, as Felipe Drugovich joins for the upcoming season. Drugovich won the European Formula ...

14 Feb 2019 18:13
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Sainz cautious over target predictions
Carlos Sainz is remaining cautious over making predictions for McLaren in 2019. The Woking squad endured a difficult 2018 campaign, failing to successfully develop th...

14 Feb 2019 16:19
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First images of 2019 Alfa Romeo car appear online
The first images of the 2019 Alfa Romeo Formula 1 car have appeared online as the team conducts a shakedown at Fiorano. The Italian manufacturer returns to F1 as a full-time ma...

14 Feb 2019 13:39
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McLaren reveals its 2019 challenger
McLaren has become the latest team to release its 2019 challenger, today unveiling the MCL34 at its launch held at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. The MCL34 will be the...

14 Feb 2019 13:10
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Racing Point to build new Silverstone factory for 2021
The Racing Point Formula 1 Team is planning to build a brand new factory at its base in Silverstone before the 2021 season. The team launched its new identity on Wednesday, conf...

14 Feb 2019 12:08
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Stroll aiming to fight for points 'at every race' with Racing Point
After a tough 2018 campaign, Lance Stroll is aiming for a stronger season in 2019 as he makes his debut for Racing Point. The Canadian driver is aiming to fight for points at e...

14 Feb 2019 11:20
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Verstappen 'happy' with Honda shakedown
Max Verstappen says that he is happy with maiden run with the Honda engine, stating that it was an "important" run before winter testing. Red Bull launched the RB15 o...

14 Feb 2019 10:16
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Announcement: Dieter Rencken
GPToday.net is delighted to announce that accomplished motorsport journalist Dieter Rencken has joined GPToday.net's Dutch editorial team for the 2019 Formula 1 season. ...

14 Feb 2019 09:00
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Albon makes his maiden F1 run in the STR14
Alexander Albon has driven a Formula 1 car for the first time ahead of his debut at the Australian Grand Prix next month. The Thai-British driver got behind the wheel of the To...

14 Feb 2019 08:36
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Presenting our new website: F1Today.net becomes GPToday.net
We proudly present our new website! Dear visitors and fans, Welcome to our new website! Over the past few months, we have worked hard on the new design and developing the...

13 Feb 2019 20:25
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2019 car will improve at a 'dramatic rate' - Racing Point
Racing Point technical director Andrew Green says that its maiden car for the 2019 season will improve at a drastic rate due to the increase of investment. The team unveiled it...

13 Feb 2019 17:39
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Racing Point launches its maiden F1 car
Racing Point has launched its first ever Formula 1 car, which will compete in the 2019 F1 season. The car was launched at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. T...

13 Feb 2019 16:22
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SportPesa announced as Racing Point's title sponsor
SportPesa has been confirmed as Racing Point's title sponsor for the 2019 season. The company is a prominent sports betting platform that operates in Africa, the Isle of Man...

13 Feb 2019 16:03
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Verstappen 'excited' to feel new Honda engine
Max Verstappen says that he is excited to get his on-track relationship with Honda underway. Red Bull will use Honda engines for the 2019 season after its relationship with Rena...

13 Feb 2019 14:39
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Hamilton hungry to 'achieve more' in 2019
Lewis Hamilton says that he is "ready to attack" the 2019 season as he aims to further embed himself in Formula 1's history books. Hamilton has won the last ...

13 Feb 2019 13:45
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Red Bull unveils its 2019 F1 car
Red Bull Racing has showcased its new car that will compete the 2019 Formula 1 season, the RB15. The car has been presented in a radical new livery, as the team adopts ...

13 Feb 2019 12:55
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Mercedes wary of the 'threat' of new regulations
Mercedes says that the new technical regulations for 2019 could present a threat to its dominance in Formula 1. This year, downforce has been reduced in order to allow the cars ...

13 Feb 2019 11:38
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Mercedes presents the W10
Mercedes has unveiled the W10, the car it hopes will take it to a sixth consecutive world championship. The German manufacturer is yet to be dethroned in the turbo hybrid era wh...

13 Feb 2019 11:00
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Live: Racing Point F1 Team 2019 launch
The Force India name is gone and on Wednesday, February 13, Racing Point will officially be born. The team will show off its new identity at the Canadian International Auto...

13 Feb 2019 10:42
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Williams abandons plans for first on-track shakedown
Williams has postponed its original plans for an on-track shakedown due to the lateness of getting the FW42 ready for pre-season testing. The Grove squad was planning to run the...

13 Feb 2019 10:18
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Hulkenberg: Crazy race could offer a podium finish
Nico Hulkenberg says a Grand Prix Sunday that features a "crazy" race or "favourable conditions" in 2019 could see him step onto the podium for the...

13 Feb 2019 10:15
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Renault already pushing 'over the red line' ahead of crucial season
Renault returned to Formula 1 in 2016, and it did so with a six-year plan with the end goal being to put Renault back at the front of the grid. They have now completed the first...

13 Feb 2019 09:19
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Renault targeting progression rather than fixed position in 2019
Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says his team will not target to finish in any particular position in 2019 but wants to see that it continuing its strong progression. ...

12 Feb 2019 16:02
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Ricciardo 'more mature' after difficult 2018 campaign
Daniel Ricciardo believes that he is a more mature person as he heads into his maiden season with Renault. Ricciardo joins the Enstone squad alongside Nico Hulkenberg after...

12 Feb 2019 14:01
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Renault launches its 2019 F1 car
Renault has thrown the wraps off the R.S.19, the car it will compete the 2019 Formula 1 world championship with. The car keeps the black and yellow livery that it has used since...

12 Feb 2019 12:50
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Williams recovery will take a 'long time'
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams has warned that Williams' recovery will take a long time as it looks to bounce back from the lows of 2018. The Grove outfit&n...

12 Feb 2019 11:57
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Seidl to start McLaren role in May
McLaren has confirmed that its new managing director Andreas Seidl will start his new role on May 1, 2019. McLaren confirmed in January that Seidl would join it and manage ...

12 Feb 2019 10:58
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Kvyat: Let my driving do the talking
Ahead of his Formula 1 comeback, Daniil Kvyat refused to comment on whether or not he thinks he has "changed", but has vowed to let his driving do the talking. T...

12 Feb 2019 10:55
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Formula 1 returns to Sky Deutschland
Formula 1 will be broadcast in Germany on Sky Deutschland this year after the channel signed a new two-year deal. It will broadcast all sessions live across the season...

12 Feb 2019 10:22
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Alfa Romeo announces partnership with EGV1
Alfa Romeo Racing has announced a new partnership with Italian clothing brand EGV1. It is understood that the custom clothing brand will suppily the official team wear for Alfa ...

12 Feb 2019 09:52
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Williams reveals new livery for 2019 season
Williams has launched its brand new livery for the 2019 season with telecommunications company Rockit as its new title sponsor. The livery is mainly white with a blue tint ...

11 Feb 2019 16:19
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Williams announces Rokit as new title sponsor
Williams has announced that Rokit will be its new title sponsor following the departure of Martini. Williams and Martini worked together from the start of the turbo hybrid ...

11 Feb 2019 16:13
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Albon not setting targets ahead of F1 debut
2019 Toro Rosso driver Alexander Albon is not setting any targets for himself for his maiden season in Formula 1. The British-Thai driver received an F1 promotion after the...

11 Feb 2019 15:25
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Red Bull and Toro Rosso to use same spec Honda engine throughout 2019
Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso will use the same specification engine throughout the 2019 season, Honda technical director Toyoharu Tanabe has confirmed. Hon...

11 Feb 2019 14:50
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Toro Rosso unveils the STR14
Toro Rosso has launched its 2019 challenger, the STR14 in a similar livery to what it has used since 2017. The Red Bull junior squad has offered further insight into the 2019 re...

11 Feb 2019 14:32
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McLaren announces partnership with British American Tobacco
McLaren has announced a long-term partnership deal with British American Tobacco (BAT), who previously owned the British American Racing team that competed in Formula 1 fro...

11 Feb 2019 12:27
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Carey backs return of Schumacher name to F1
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says that he would love to see the Schumacher name return to the sport in the future, referring to Michael Schumacher's son Mick, who will race in ...

11 Feb 2019 11:02
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The dates you need for launch week
With pre-season testing just around the corner, most teams will spend the following days pulling the wraps off their 2019 challengers. Haas was the first outfit to showcase its...

11 Feb 2019 09:02
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Verstappen completes second day of FIA public service
Max Verstappen has completed the second day of his public service that he received following the Brazilian Grand Prix last year. The Dutchman spent Sunday in Geneva, workin...

10 Feb 2019 19:44
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Ocon to 'transform' under new weight rules
Esteban Ocon says that his dedication to training will pay off as he aims to transform under the new weight rules of Formula 1. Ocon will sit out the 2019 season but will work ...

10 Feb 2019 14:37
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