Spanish Grand Prix

Formula 1 CEO and chairman Chase Carey expects the series to retain a 21-race calendar for the 2020 season despite the planned addition of two new events to the schedule.

- Valtteri Bottas arrived in Spain on Thursday leading the F1 drivers’ championship once again after his victory in Baku, but rejected the suggestion Mercedes’ results flattered its performances so far this year.

Lando Norris has revealed he has been working with a mind coach to help overcome struggles with self-confidence during his racing career, but feels “much more chilled” after a strong start to life in Formula 1.

Renault’s Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed its latest power unit update is focused on greater reliability after suffering continued mechanical trouble over the opening rounds of the 2019 Formula 1 season.

Carlos Sainz concedes the Spanish Grand Prix could be set to drop off next year’s Formula 1 race calendar but remains hopeful the long-term future of the event can be saved.

Valtteri Bottas feels Mercedes can’t be discredited for its performances storming to four consecutive 1-2 results at the start of the 2019 Formula 1 world championship and dominating against its title rivals.

Kimi Raikkonen says he’s “just the driver like in any other team” and has played down his pivotal role at Alfa Romeo since joining the team over the winter.

Claire Williams has sent out a defiant message that her team will not sacrifice its 2019 Formula 1 campaign to focus on a fresh start next year despite its ongoing troubles and poor performances.

Alexander Albon accepts Toro Rosso is currently counting the cost of missed points from the opening four rounds but remains confident the team’s package can claw back the deficit on the return to Europe.

Ferrari has announced Antonio Fuoco will complete its junior driver Formula 1 testing commitments in Spain next week as it reveals its full two-car line-up.