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Official: Red Bull announces Honda F1 switch from 2019
Red Bull has announced it will join forces with Honda for its Formula 1 power unit supply from the 2019 season onwards, drawing the curtain on an 11-year partnership with Renault.
French GP provides ‘added motivation’ for Renault
The Renault Formula 1 team has an “added level of emotion and motivation” heading into the first French Grand Prix in a decade.
Hamilton hopes F1 avoids a “boring” race in France
Lewis Hamilton says he does not know what to expect from Formula 1’s return to Paul Ricard, but hopes the French Grand Prix will not prove to be a boring race.
Leclerc: Jump from F2 to F1 bigger than expected
Charles Leclerc admits he did not expect the jump from Formula 2 to Formula 1 to be so big heading into his rookie campaign in 2018.
When is the F1 French GP and how can I watch it
After Sebastian Vettel reclaimed the lead of the 2018 world championship with a commanding win in Canada, Formula 1 returns to France for the first time in 10 years.
Grosjean reveals special French GP F1 helmet
Romain Grosjean will wear a special Formula 1 helmet design at his home race for the return of the French Grand Prix next weekend.
FIA working to stop F1 VSC cheating
The FIA is working to “bulletproof” Formula 1’s Virtual Safety Car procedure after complaints were raised that drivers could cheat the system.
Top Gun? F1 driver Bottas takes to skies
Valtteri Bottas’ reputation as Formula 1’s newest ‘Flying Finn’ hit literal levels as he took to the skies with the Finnish Air Force on Saturday.
Mercedes 'guided in wrong direction' over F1 tyres
Data gathered during post-Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1 testing sent Mercedes in the wrong direction with its compound selections in Canada, according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Belgian GP extends F1 contract to 2021
The future of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps has been secured, with the local government striking a fresh deal with Formula 1 owners Liberty Media to host the race until 2021.
Haas still fast enough to be leading midfield
Haas may not have the results to show for it, but team principal Gunther Steiner insists the US squad still boasts the speed required to lead Formula 1’s midfield.
Williams not going to ‘write off’ 2018 season
Williams has a recovery programme in place and will not “write off” the 2018 Formula 1 season, following its difficult start to the year.
Hamilton: My mind is not weak
Lewis Hamilton is avoiding having any “weak” thoughts about his Formula 1 title chances this year and remains confident Mercedes has a car capable of winning this year’s championship.
McLaren working ‘flat-out’ to fix 2018 car issues
McLaren is working “flat-out” to cure its 2018 Formula 1 car rather than switching development onto 2019, according to racing director Eric Boullier.
Leclerc always looking for negatives to improve on
Charles Leclrec says he is always searching for negative aspects of his driving to improve as he looks to continue his strong form during his rookie Formula 1 season.
Vandoorne feeling no pressure about McLaren future
Stoffel Vandoorne says he does not feel under any pressure regarding his future with McLaren in Formula 1, and would be ready to step up and lead the team should Fernando Alonso depart at the end of the season.
Vettel irked by “short-sighted” F1 critics
Formula 1 championship leader Sebastian Vettel believes criticism of dull races is “short-sighted” following last weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Rosberg: Max showed Hamilton-esque attitude
Max Verstappen’s performance at the Canadian Grand Prix was benefitted by channeling his anger in a similar style to Lewis Hamilton, according to Nico Rosberg.
Mercedes ran old F1 engines 'fully' in Canada
Mercedes ran its Formula 1 engines to the same limit in the Canadian Grand Prix as it had during the opening race in Australia without any “additional management”.
Brawn apologises to Harlow after F1 flag error
Formula 1 sporting chief Ross Brawn has apologised to supermodel Winnie Harlow, adding she was an “innocent victim” of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix chequered flag error.
Horner: Red Bull makes Ferrari, Mercedes nervous
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says his squad makes major Formula 1 rivals Ferrari and Mercedes nervous due to its ‘maverick’ nature.
Button takes on Martin in Williams at British GP
2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button will race Guy Martin in iconic Williams cars over the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone.
FIA to assess F1 chequered flag procedure
Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting has confirmed the FIA will look into the current end of race signal procedure after a miscommunication at the Canadian Grand Prix which saw the chequeref flag show before the final lap.
Hamilton: Mercedes have fallen behind
Lewis Hamilton says the Canadian Grand Prix is evidence Mercedes have fallen behind compared to recent seasons and combined with the continued resurgence of both Ferrari and Red Bull he feels any points on a difficult race weekend could prove vital for the 2018 Formula 1 world title fight.