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Daniel Ricciardo: Interest from McLaren F1 for 2019 likely
Daniel Ricciardo has responded to reports of an offer from McLaren to join for the 2019 Formula 1 season by saying the team is "probably" one that would be interested in signing him.
Sergio Perez admits financial issues restricting Force India development
Sergio Perez says ongoing financial issues are holding back Force India’s development and preventing the Formula 1 team from bringing as many upgrades as it would have liked in 2018.
F1 team bosses raise concerns about calendar expansion
Formula 1 teams have urged organisers to take careful considerations over the future race calendar if it is expanded from the current 21-round schedule.
Lance Stroll: I can’t say I like Paul Ricard
Despite being one of the few Formula 1 drivers with a recent record at Paul Ricard, Lance Stroll says the home of the French Grand Prix isn’t a circuit he’s not relishing a return to.
Mercedes will overcome performance issues – Wolff
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he has unwavering faith in his squad’s capabilities of overcoming its recent performance dip given its previous record but warns of an added challenge at the French Grand Prix.
Red Bull's Honda move a ‘clear cut’ engineering decision, says Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says an engineering decision became central to its switch to Honda engines and feels it was “pretty clear cut in the end”.
Honda: Red Bull starting point is not to drop below current level
Honda motorsports general manager Masahi Yamamoto accepts its new partnership with Red Bull brings “huge pressure and responsibility for us” as he sets an initial target of matching the team’s current race-winning performance levels.
F1 2019 regulation tweaks alter Haas development plan
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says the changes to the 2019 Formula 1 technical regulations will force the team to alter its development plans as it will need to bring its focus for next year earlier than scheduled.
Horner explains Red Bull’s Honda switch as he pays tribute to Renault
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Honda’s “enormous potential” ahead of doubling its efforts in Formula 1 gives him faith in the switch to the Japanese manufacturer for 2019.
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 and emotion’ for Renault F1 team
The Renault Formula 1 team has an “added level of emotion and motivation” heading into the first French Grand Prix in a decade.
Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 avoids another “boring” race on French GP return
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.
Sauber’s Charles Leclerc ‘did not expect’ jump from F2 to F1 to be so big
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 Formula 1 French Grand Prix 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.
Haas driver Romain Grosjean reveals F1 helmet design for French GP return
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 make F1's VSC ‘bulletproof’ after Sebastian Vettel complaints
The FIA is working to “bulletproof” Formula 1’s Virtual Safety Car procedure after complaints were raised that drivers could cheat the system.
Mercedes F1 driver Valtteri Bottas takes to skies with Finnish Air Force
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.
Abu Dhabi Hypersoft F1 tyre tests guided Mercedes in wrong direction - Toto Wolff
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.
Spa secures three-year contract extension to host F1 Belgian GP
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 - Gunther Steiner
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, has recovery plan in place
Williams has a recovery programme in place and will not “write off” the 2018 Formula 1 season, following its difficult start to the year.
Lewis Hamilton: Doubting title chances would be the first sign of weakness
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 find 'cure' for 2018 F1 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.
Sauber's Charles Leclerc always seeking negatives in order to improve driving
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.