F1 Gossip: Vettel denies retirement talk amid Alonso rumours

- Sebastian Vettel has moved to deny rumours that he is considering retirement from F1 at the end of the season, with reports in Spain linking Fernando Alonso with a shock return to Ferrari (RaceFans, via AutoBild) 

- Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko says speculation the team is lining up Renault’s Nico Hulkenberg to replace Pierre Gasly is “far-fetched” (AutoBild) 

- Renault is targeting a breakthrough for its 2019 F1 campaign after admitting it wanted to be “further ahead” at this stage of its recovery bid (Sky Sports) 

- Lance Stroll says Michael Schumacher acted as his inspiration throughout his early racing career (Formula1.com) 

- A proposal has been made to rename Vienna’s airport after Niki Lauda following the three-time F1 world champion’s recent passing (Gazzetta dello Sport)