United States Grand Prix

Max Verstappen set the pace for Red Bull in opening practice for the United States Grand Prix on Friday in Austin, edging out Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel as drivers got their first taste of the 2020-spec prototype tyres.

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Renault has named Dirk de Beer as its new head of aerodynamics as part of a technical reshuffle at Enstone in anticipation of the 2020 Formula 1 season.

Pierre Gasly does not believe he is driving any better with Toro Rosso than he did with Red Bull through the opening 12 races of the Formula 1 season.

Nico Hulkenberg has played down the chances of him returning to Williams for the 2020 Formula 1 season, believing he is “not the right person” for the team.

The Circuit of the Americas is a unique event in the F1 calendar. With it’s larger than life American atmosphere, festival vibe and tough racing, it’s become a classic in such a short space of time.

- The back-to-back meant that nobody was prepared for temperatures below 10C during Thursday's duties ahead of the United States Grand Prix. When everybody packed for these two races, the predictions showed it would be even 20C warmer - and it was, until Tuesday morning.

Alexander Albon says he is yet to discuss his future with Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko as he continues to wait on news for 2020.

Charles Leclerc says Ferrari’s recent form has been as bad as it has looked after failing to win any of the last three races, but has identified areas in which he can improve his own performance.

Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn has promised severe sanctions will be enforced for teams who breach the new financial regulations from 2021, saying the rules “have teeth”.

Max Verstappen has responded to criticism over his approach to racing from Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel, calling their comments “disrespectful” and saying it shows “I’m in their heads”.

Formula 1 and the FIA have issued further details regarding the new sporting and technical regulations coming into place for the 2021 season following their approval by the World Motor Sport Council on Thursday morning.

Formula 1’s proposed overhaul of the technical and sporting regulations will go ahead as planned in 2021 following approval from the teams, with formal confirmation being made public on Thursday morning in Austin.

Formula 1 heads back to Circuit of the Americas next November for the 2019 United States Grand Prix which promises to be a thriller!