Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest news regarding Formula 1 on Thursday, August 8.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Mexico keeps place on F1 calendar
Mexico looks to have kept its place on the Formula 1 calendar for 2020. Read more.

Verstappen 'not ready' for August break
Max Verstappen says he wouldn't mind if Formula 1 skipped this year's August break. Read more.

Wolff would help Bottas find alternative F1 seat
Toto Wolff says he would help Valtteri Bottas find a new seat in 2020 if Mercedes lets the Finn go. Read more.

Williams pushing to bring 'more upgrades'
Williams is now planning to take another step forward. Read more.

F1 teams balk at expensive new rules
F1 teams are pushing back on proposed new regulations -- for reasons of cost. Read more.

Steiner plays down Fittipaldi's 2020 chances
Gunther Steiner has played down rumours that Haas might sign up Pietro Fittipaldi as a race driver in 2020. Read more.

Rival boss says Ricciardo 'frustrated'
A team manager says Daniel Ricciardo is "frustrated" with life at Renault. Read more.

Schumacher will make it to F1 grid - Alesi
Mick Schumacher will "definitely" make it all the way to Formula 1. Read more.