F1 gossip: Alonso, Schumacher, McLaren, Verstappen, Grosjean

Alonso paid tribute to his team-mates ahead of his Le Mans 24 Hours debut

Sunday, 17 June

Fernando Alonso says his switch from Formula 1 to Le Mans 24 Hours has been "easy" - thanks to his "amazing" Toyota Gazoo Racing team-mates. (Sunday Express)

A Michael Schumacher exhibition has opened in Cologne, giving fans the opportunity to see some of the German's most prized possessions including helmets, trophies and seven Ferraris. (Sunday Mirror)

Renault says Red Bull is not using its new engine upgrade to its full potential because they are behind in fuel development. (Autosport)

McLaren are facing a revolt from disgruntled staff after racing director Eric Boullier was at a loss to explain the car's poor performance at the Canadian Grand Prix. (Mail on Sunday)

Haas team boss Gunther Steiner says F1 teams' designers will "forget about overtaking" when they start preparing for the changes being enforced for the 2019 season. (Autosport)

Mercedes driver Valterri Bottas took to the skies with the Finnish Air Force

Friday, 15 June

Max Verstappen silenced his "stupid critics" by securing a podium finish at the Canadian Grand Prix, claims Red Bull Boss chief Helmut Marko. (Express)

Fernando Alonso has revealed that the state of F1 will be a bigger factor in determining his future than the form of his McLaren team. (Motorsport)

Renault have signed current Mercedes man Matthew Harman as their new deputy chief designer. (Formula1.com)

Romain Grosjean has described his Haas Canadian Grand Prix update package as the best one the team has produced during its time in F1. (Autosport)

Lewis Hamilton's title chances have been questioned but he shared this image on Instagram with the message "anything is possible, chase your dreams"

Thursday, 14 June

IndyCar driver Max Chilton believes Fernando Alonso's F1 future hinges on the outcome of his participation in this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hours. Victory would mean the Spaniard is just an Indianapolis 500 win away from completing motorsport's 'triple crown'. (Sky Sports)

Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes Max Verstappen's podium finish at the Canadian Grand Prix will serve as a turning point in his season. (Express)

Red Bull have chosen seven sets of ultrasoft tyres and three sets of softs for the French Grand Prix. (PlanetF1)

Lewis Hamilton says he is still confident he can win this season's drivers' title despite surrendering his 14-point lead to Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel at the Canadian Grand Prix. (Express)

Wednesday, 13 June

Winnie Harlow was told to wave the flag a lap early in Montreal on Sunday

F1 managing director Ross Brawn has issued an apology to Winnie Harlow after a 'miscommunication' which saw the model end the Canadian Grand Prix a lap early. (Racefans)

Toto Wolff says Mercedes have "fallen behind" in recent weeks, adding the manufacturer can't miss out on the "tiniest of upgrades". (Evening Standard)

Red Bull's Max Verstappen using his anger to bounce back at the Canadian Grand Prix is reminiscent of Lewis Hamilton's attitude, says Nico Rosberg. (Grandpx.news)

Kimi Raikkonen should retire at the end of the season says former British F1 driver Martin Brundle, and Charles Leclerc should partner Sebatian Vettel at Ferrari in 2019. (Sky Sports)

Red Bull are set to switch to a Honda engine next year after a test with junior team Toro Rosso at the Canadian Grand Prix, (PlanetF1)

Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly has joked about the visibility of F1's cockpit safety structure 'Halo' on Instagram, comparing it to an aeroplane during stormy weather.

Gasly joked 'The same view as with the halo'

Tuesday, 12 June

Lewis Hamilton's race at the Canadian Grand Prix was hampered by a bird reportedly flying into the brake duct, causing the engine problems that saw him finish fifth.(MotorsportMagazine)

Former world champion Nico Rosberg feels no top team would want to sign McLaren driver Fernando Alonso, whose contract expires at the end of the season. (F1Today vis Sky Italia)

McLaren are considering loaning out burgeoning British talent Lando Norris, and the 18-year-old could make an appearance at the British Grand Prix. (Mail Online)

Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen called the Canadian Grand Prix "boring", after his inability to overtake in the race saw him finish sixth. (Formula1.com)

Brendon Hartley poked fun at himself on Instagram after crashing on the first lap in Montreal, captioning an image from the film 'Cars'.

Monday, 11 June

Valtteri Bottas sees "no reason why" he will not be racing with Mercedes next season despite having yet to win in 2018.(f1i.com)

Valtteri Bottas finished second in the Canadian Grand Prix at the weekend, with team-mate Lewis Hamilton fifth

Deputy team principal Bob Fernley insists the sale of Force India is no closer to being completed than previously, despite claims a deal has been agreed. (Autosport)

Fernando Alonso's F1 future remains unclear after he retired from his 300th Grand Prix before making his Le Mans debut this week. (Autoweek)

Model Winnie Harlow blamed race officials after she brought a premature end to the Canadian Grand Prix after waving the chequered flag with one lap remaining in Montreal. (Winnie Harlow - Instagram)

Winnie Harlow posted on her Instagram account: "WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO WAVE THE FLAG A LAP TOO EARLY! You had one job sir!!!"