Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest news regarding Formula 1 on Thursday, July 18.
Thursday morning's headlines:
McLaren denies Renault-only 'party mode'
McLaren boss Andreas Seidl has denied that Renault's works team has a "party mode" setting that is not available to its customer. Read more.
Bottas must work harder to beat Hamilton - Rosberg
The "only way" Valtteri Bottas can beat Lewis Hamilton is for the Finn to work harder. Read more.
W Series champion to get Super Licence points
Female drivers in the new all-women 'W Series' championship will get points towards a Formula 1 Super Licence. Read more.
FIA vows to improve 2021 front wing aesthetics
The FIA is still working on the design of the front nose and wing of the chassis regulations for 2021. Read more.
Russell 'not worried' about reputation
George Russell says he is "not worried" that the start of his F1 career sees him stranded at the back of the grid. Read more.
Vettel should be Leclerc's number 2 - Baldisserri
Ferrari should consider making Sebastian Vettel the 'number 2' driver behind Charles Leclerc. Read more.
Zandvoort will 'surprise' with exciting racing
The designer in charge of revamping Zandvoort for 2020 says the Dutch GP can be surprisingly exciting. Read more.
Alfa Romeo confirms designer Resta's exit
The path is clear for Simone Resta to return to Ferrari as chief designer. Read more.
Mexico set to get new F1 race deal
Mexico could be set to escape Liberty Media's race axe. Read more.
No manufacturer has broken 1000hp barrier yet
No engine manufacturer in Formula 1 has reached the magic '1000 horsepower' figure yet. Read more.
Plans for 2021 cars finally emerge
Detailed information about the highly anticipated and delayed technical regulations for 2021 has finally emerged. Read more.
Gene Haas won't quit amid nightmare F1 season - boss
Haas' team boss has played down suggestions the American outfit could close down amid its nightmarish 2019 season. Read more.
Bottas says he 'deserves' to stay at Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas says he wants to remain Lewis Hamilton's teammate in 2020. Read more.
Speculation about Williams' 2020 driver lineup has arrived "too early". Read more.