Ocon reckons he was close to replacing Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes for 2020, with talks continuing until the very last moment. read more »

In today's F1 gossip, Hamilton set for action movie appearance after training video, F1 closing in on Saudi Arabia race and Stroll eyes up Aston Martin stake. read more »

McLaren secure sponsor from Williams; Red Bull feared Mercedes would poach Verstappen; drivers on holiday; and lots more. read more »

In today's F1 gossip, Marko predicts Red Bull versus Mercedes title battle, Ricciardo pledges donations for Australian bushfire crisis, and Mercedes promises to remain... read more »

A recap of the final snippets of Formula 1 and motorsport gossip to round out the year and decade. read more »

Charles Leclerc may have enjoyed a bumper wage increase under his new Ferrari F1 deal... read more »

In today's F1 Gossip, Ferrari responds to Hamilton speculation, Scuderia targets female driver and Russian GP promoters confident 2020 race will go ahead despite ban. read more »

In today's F1 Gossip, Sebastian Vettel unmoved by Lewis Hamilton Ferrari switch rumours, Nico Hulkenberg bids farewell to Renault and Robert Kubica has no regrets about... read more »

In today's F1 Gossip, Racing Point linked to collaboration with Aston Martin, Pirelli open to keeping 2019 tyres for 2020, and Ferrari insists Vettel and Leclerc are... read more »

With a recap of all the extra news and gossip from the Yas Marina Circuit, here is Julianne Cerasoli's paddock notebook. read more »

In the latest F1 gossip, the full fallout from the collision between Ferrari duo Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc including its future consequences, plus Jenson... read more »

In the latest F1 gossip, Max Verstappen speaks out about Lewis Hamilton's domination, Ferrari must improve to beat Mercedes and why Red Bull feels Alexander Albon deserved... read more »

Jamie Chadwick gives an honest assessment of her chances of becoming the first woman to race in F1 for over 40 years. read more »

Lewis Hamilton takes time to thank former McLaren boss Ron Dennis for helping launch his career after his sixth title win in Austin. read more »

In today's latest F1 Gossip column, Alonso hits out at Hamilton over recent social media posts, Hamilton envisages "tough" Mexican Grand Prix for Mercedes and... read more »

In today's F1 Gossip, McLaren's Petrobras deal terminated, Alonso speaks of possible return to the sport, and Brawn says Hamilton is "rewritting" history.  read more »

In today's F1 Gossip, Toro Rosso name change approved, qualifying race plan takes a hit and Verstappen says he's not looking to be popular.  read more »

With a recap of Thursday's news and gossip from Suzuka, here is Luke Smith's paddock notebook. read more »

In today's F1 Gossip, super typhoon heads for Japan, Palmer on Ferrari's team orders' use and Mission Winnow branding returns. read more »

With a round-up of all the news and gossip from Sochi on Thursday, here is Luke Smith's sleep-deprived, coffee-fuelled paddock notebook. read more »

In today's F1 Gossip, F1 set for more futuristic-looking front wings, mandatory two-stop races likely to be snubbed and Red Bull rule out Hulkenberg.  read more »

It was a qualifying session full of surprises - Will Buxton has all the gossip from the Marina Bay Street Circuit. For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Like F1®... read more »

In today's F1 gossip, F1 officials sweating on air pollution concerns ahead of race, Brawn on Vettel and Alonso steps up Dakar training. read more »

In the latest F1 Gossip, Ocon linked with Renault switch for 2020, Brown urges speed over 2021 rulebook and Honda continues to make engine progress.  read more »

In today's F1 Gossip, Pirelli refutes tyre suggestion link to Mercedes form, Ricciardo on where Renault needs to improve, and Hamilton "can't wait" to... read more »