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Honda pushing for qualifying mode for next F1 engine
Honda wants to introduce a qualifying power mode with its next Formula 1 engine upgrade.
Hamilton: I’ll fight for British GP future at Silverstone
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has hailed Silverstone as “the ultimate race circuit” and has vowed to fight for the future of the British Grand Prix.
Ricciardo wants to rediscover Renault momentum at British GP
Daniel Ricciardo is determined to return to the points at this weekend’s British Grand Prix and rediscover the momentum Renault was beginning to build during the 2019 Formula 1 season.
F1 has far bigger issues than 2019 tyres - McLaren
McLaren team boss Andreas Seidl says Formula 1 must focus on finding ways to level the competition between all teams rather than the ‘short-term fix’ over the 2019 Pirelli tyres.
F1 must be less team focused over tyres – Red Bull
Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan feels Formula 1 must adapt itself to improve its show element and feels changing the tyre specifications was a clear opportunity missed.
F1 confirms 2020 season start date at Australian Grand Prix
The 2020 Formula 1 world championship will begin at the Australian Grand Prix on March 15 th , as the sport prepares to celebrate its 70 th anniversary.
Wolff: I encouraged Hamilton to join F1 meetings
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says he encouraged Lewis Hamilton to take part in the Formula 1 future talks and is pleased to see his driver voice his opinion to help direct the sport’s next steps.
Mercedes reveals extent of Hamilton’s front wing damage
Mercedes has revealed the extent of the front wing damage Lewis Hamilton picked up during Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix, explaining how much it impacted his race.
“Over-regulated” F1 has too many rules – Horner
Red Bull boss Christian Horner feels there are currently too many rules in Formula 1 after Max Verstappen’s race-winning move at the Austrian Grand Prix was investigated.
Seidl says McLaren needs to take risks in current position
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andreas Seidl says he will encourage the Woking squad to take risks in its recovery bid. Following a disastrous three-year engine tie-up with Honda, McLaren finished sixth in the 2018 standings and has continued to make impressive progress this season.
Binotto: Ferrari won’t replicate performance at all tracks
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Mattia Binotto does not believe the Scuderia is in a position to fight for victories at all tracks, despite its encouraging Austrian Grand Prix showing.
Mercedes: Cooling issues a consequence of tight packaging push
Mercedes says the severe overheating issues it suffered during the Austrian Grand Prix was a direct result of its push for a compact design with its 2019 Formula 1 car.
Ferrari “certainly not” interested in Verstappen
Ferrari has no interest in signing Max Verstappen and has a “fixed” driver line-up for the 2020 Formula 1 season, according to Mattia Binotto.
Seidl: Austrian GP confirmed McLaren pace not a one-off
McLaren’s performance at the Austrian Grand Prix proved that the team’s impressive pace was “not just a one-off”, according to its new Formula 1 boss Andreas Seidl.
Williams to consider replacement plan for Lowe
The Williams Formula 1 team is working on finding a replacement for outgoing chief technical officer Paddy Lowe following his departure.
F1 open to debuting 2020 prototype tyres at end of 2019
Formula 1 is open to the idea of debuting Pirelli’s 2020 prototype tyres towards the end of the 2019 season and could even use them in races.
Horner: Gasly needs ‘reset’ but Red Bull will stick by him
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner reckons Pierre Gasly needs a mental “Ctrl+Alt+Del” reset in order to recover from his difficult start to the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Austrian GP penalty call will give Leclerc boost - Binotto
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto believes Charles Leclerc’s disappointment at not winning the Austrian Grand Prix will only spur him on more to claim his first Formula 1 victory.
Haas F1 sponsor Rich Energy denied appeal after court case loss
Rich Energy, the title sponsor of the Haas Formula 1 team, has been ordered to provide full financial details of its dealings having been denied an appeal after losing its court case.
Hamilton: Austrian GP not a reality check for Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton insists the Austrian Grand Prix did not act as a reality check for Mercedes because the team has not been complacent about its start to the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Ferrari suffers radio silence over Vettel pit stop
Ferrari was hit by a radio communication partial blackout while Sebastian Vettel was pitting during the Austrian Grand Prix, team principal Mattia Binotto confirmed.
Hamilton: Austrian GP shows critics too quick to judge F1
Lewis Hamilton believes the dramatic Austrian Grand Prix is evidence Formula 1’s critics are too quick to judge the sport following a backlash from the last round in France.
FIA explains lengthy wait for Verstappen-Leclerc verdict
Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has explained the process that caused a lengthy wait for the verdict on the incident involving Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in the closing stages of Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix.
Honda surprised by Verstappen’s Austrian GP win, podium call
Honda technical director Toyoharu Tanabe says Max Verstappen’s victory at the Austrian Grand Prix came as a surprise to the Japanese manufacturer while he didn’t expect to be called to the podium which led to his late arrival to the ceremony.