F1 Gossip: Chadwick feels 'further away' from F1

- Jamie Chadwick says reaching Formula 1 feels "further away" despite her W Series title victory in 2019, having gained a better understanding of what she needs to do in the coming years to make the step up. Chadwick has also ruled out a move into FIA Formula 3 for 2020 (Reuters)

- McLaren's Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris have become the latest drivers to sample Pirelli's new 18-inch tyres ahead of the 2021 season, taking part in some test running at Paul Ricard this week (Formula 1)

- Another driver completing some F1 test running this week was Formula 3 racer Christian Lundgaard, who as part of Renault's junior academy has been testing one of its old cars this week (Formula 3)

- Ferrari CEO Louis C. Camilleri says there was a fear of taking risks within its Formula 1 team in recent years as "if they made a mistake, they could get their head chopped off", leading to a "revolving door" of staff (The Wall Street Journal)

- Two-time world champion Mika Hakkinen doubts there will be any major change to the 'big three' dominance of F1 even with the budget cap introduction in 2021 (Unibet)

- Blighted by an underperforming and unpredictable car, Romain Grosjean has conceded he is struggling to keep up motivation levels nearing the end of the season (RaceFans)

- Fernando Alonso could link back up with Andretti Autosport to enter the Indianapolis 500 in 2020, with Michael Andretti confirming they have discussed it - although it remains "not a good possibility" (RACER)