Formula 1 Gossip: Brawn backs Schumacher privacy

- The family of seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher are right to keep his medical condition private, says Ross Brawn (PA, via The Daily Mail)

- Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes F1’s new aerodynamic rules for 2019 “wasn’t the right thing to rush through” (RaceFans)

- New McLaren recruit Carlos Sainz Jr has revealed how rallying has helped him improve his skills behind the wheel of an F1 car (Formula 1)

- Haas F1 team boss Guenther Steiner has hailed Romain Grosjean’s turnaround during the 2018 season as “amazing” (RACER)

- Gallery: Top shots from the 2018 F1 season (Motorsport Week)

- Romain Grosjean has begun his preparations for the new F1 season by hitting the gym on the first day of 2019 (Twitter)