Formula 1 Gossip: Verstappen 'perplexed' by Hamilton

Max Verstappen has been left ‘perplexed’ by Lewis Hamilton after seeing what the Formula 1 world champion does off-track. The Red Bull driver said “When I see what Lewis does in his free time, I’m sometimes really perplexed. He does so much!" - De Telegraaf

Felipe Massa believes "next year will be better" for Fernando Alonso but "he will not fight for the title” despite Renault powered McLaren. - AS

Honda boss Yusuke Hasegawa believes the constructor’s engine performance is "almost at a decent level” and they “could maximise the performance from Brazil". - Planet F1

Ex-Formula 1 owner Bernie Ecclestone disapproves of the 2021 engine proposal as “they’ve all spent a fortune”. He also stated that “they should do something really different, or leave it alone”. - Planet F1

Co-owner of the Zandvoort track Bernhard van Oranje believes the Dutch Grand Prix could be back on the calendar after 2020 as Liberty Media need to add an “old-school race track” to the mix. - Planet F1