Thursday's Formula 1 news roundup: Claire Williams, Max Verstappen, Zak Brown

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest news regarding Formula 1 on Thursday, August 15.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Vettel defends Ferrari boss Binotto Sebastian Vettel has defended his Ferrari team boss. Read more.

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Sponsor, Williams, still supporting Kubica

Robert Kubica's major sponsor is continuing to support the Pole. Read more.

Brown to discuss Alonso's 2020 plans at Monza Zak Brown says he will talk about Fernando Alonso's future at the forthcoming Italian GP. Read more.

Briatore starts political movement Flavio Briatore is entering politics. Read more.

Villeneuve tells Mercedes to keep Bottas Jacques Villeneuve does not think Mercedes should drop Valtteri Bottas. Read more.

Verstappen supports Red Bull's driver decision Max Verstappen has backed Red Bull's decision to axe Pierre Gasly. Read more.