Tuesday's Formula 1 news roundup: Toto Wolff, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest news regarding Formula 1 on Tuesday, August 6.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Sainz 'invisible' in Hungary Carlos Sainz was "the invisible man" during the recent Hungarian GP. Read more.

Liberty in F1 race talks with Saudi Arabia Liberty Media is in talks with Saudi Arabia about a grand prix in the controversial Kingdom for 2021. Read more.

Boss expects Ferrari to speed up after break Team boss Mattia Binotto is expecting Ferrari to speed up again after the summer break. Read more.

'Nice' that Verstappen exit clause in past - Marko Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that Max Verstappen is definitely staying at Red Bull-Honda in 2020. Read more.

Marko says 'we'll see' to Gasly's 2019 seat Christian Horner says it is "essential" that Red Bull has two cars near the front of the F1 field. Read more.

Honda 'not behind Mercedes' anymore - Hamilton The days are over when Mercedes could easily out-power Red Bull. Read more.

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Verstappen 'exit' clause expires on Sunday

An explosion of intense silly season rumours could finally come to an end on Sunday. Read more.

Italian driver on Toro Rosso radar - report A new driver has emerged on Toro Rosso's radar for 2020. Read more.

Hulkenberg thinks Renault wants to keep him Nico Hulkenberg has dismissed suggestions that Renault is preparing to oust him. Read more.

Verstappen plays down Hamilton's five titles Max Verstappen has played down Lewis Hamilton's achievements. Read more.

F1 will still use fuel in 20 years - Taffin Renault's engine boss doubts Formula 1 will leave behind its fuel-powered era within the next 20 years. Read more.

Russell better off at Williams for now - Wolff Toto Wolff has ruled George Russell out of the running for the seat alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year. Read more.

Toto Wolff says there are only two candidates in the running to be Lewis Hamilton's teammate in 2020. Read more.

Mercedes 'must take Verstappen seriously' - Wolff Max Verstappen is a genuine contender for the 2019 world championship. Read more.

Magnussen says he 'needs' August break Kevin Magnussen says he is more than looking forward to the August break. Read more.

Verstappen talks not about 2020 seat - Wolff It has been a busy weekend so far for Max Verstappen's management. Read more.

FIA asks teams, drivers about F1 penalties The FIA has asked F1's ten team bosses and 20 drivers for their opinions about how on-track incidents should be penalised. Read more.

Whilst riding a crest of form with Honda power, Max Verstappen has launched a stinging jibe at Red Bull's former engine supplier. Read more.

F1 could reduce winter testing by two days F1 could reduce the amount of pre-season testing to free up capacity for another race. Read more.

There is no place for Fernando Alonso at any of the top three Formula 1 teams for 2020. Read more.

Kimi Raikkonen says he will not stop doing dangerous activities just because he is in Formula 1. Read more.

Valtteri Bottas has revealed he has a "plan B" in case Mercedes does not keep him for 2020. Read more.

Robert Kubica is yet to benefit from what seems to have been a clear step forward for Williams and George Russell. Read more.

Lewis Hamilton has hit back at former teammate Nico Rosberg following a string of recent comments by the 2016 world champion. Read more.

F2 win helps on road to Formula 1 - Schumacher Mick Schumacher has finally added a Formula 2 victory to his resume as he pushes towards the pinnacle of motorsport. Read more.

Teams approve 22nd race for 2020 - Wolff Barcelona looks to have been shown the green light to organise a grand prix in 2020. Read more.