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Hulkenberg: Alonso has different priorities with dual F1, WEC campaign
Nico Hulkenberg says he admires Fernando Alonso “looking for fresh challenges” with his dual Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship campaign in 2018 but warns of the difficulties ahead.
Toro Rosso sets line-up for first F1 pre-season test
Toro Rosso has confirmed its driver line-up for the opening Formula 1 pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya next week.
Raikkonen expecting quick adjustment to Halo F1 cockpit protection
Kimi Raikkonen expects to adapt quickly to the new Halo cockpit protection device that will be used in Formula 1 through 2018, adding he is "happy" for the added safety measure.
Bernie Ecclestone: Liberty should consider electric switch for F1
Bernie Ecclestone believes that Formula 1 owner Liberty Media should consider switching to all-electric cars in the near future, turning the series into a "super Formula E".
Bottas wants to put more pressure on 'beatable' Mercedes F1 teammate Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas is aiming to put more pressure on Formula 1 teammate Lewis Hamilton during their second year as teammates as Mercedes through 2018, claiming that the four-time world champion is beatable across the course of a season.
Haas aiming to use one F1 brake supplier through entire 2018 season
Haas Formula 1 chief Günther Steiner wants the team to stick to just a single brake supplier through the 2018 season as it looks to avoid the recurring problems that have hindered its efforts through its first two years on the grid.
Carlos Sainz Jr.: F1 future beyond 2018 'the least of my concerns'
Carlos Sainz Jr. says his future in Formula 1 beyond the end of this season is currently "the least of my concerns" as he prepares for his first full year with the Renault factory team.
Lewis Hamilton explains reason behind wiping social media channels
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that the decision to wipe his social media channels over the winter break had been long-planned by his management team.
Williams, Red Bull set driver schedules for opening F1 winter test
Williams and Red Bull have confirmed their driver schedules for the first Formula 1 pre-season test in Barcelona next week, respectively handing Lance Stroll and Daniel Ricciardo the first extended run-outs in their new cars.
F1 Gossip: Argentina set for return in 2019?
- One of Argentina’s leading event promoters has revealed that he is in talks with Formula One’s owner Liberty Media about bringing a Grand Prix back to the country in 2019 after a 20-year hiatus (
Alonso: 'Good times are coming' for McLaren after first new F1 car test
Fernando Alonso enjoyed a successful first run-out in the new Renault-powered McLaren MCL33 Formula 1 car on Friday, and offered good early feedback by telling fans that "good times are coming" after three difficult years.
Bratches: Any F1 future compromises will have boundaries
Formula 1 commercial boss Sean Bratches says any potential compromises in its plans for the sport’s future will be made on its terms as it looks to nail down key agreements from 2021.
Renault supports F1 by not making “unnecessary noise”
Renault Sport F1 managing director Cyril Abiteboul says the French manufacturer is eager to work with Liberty Media and avoid “trying to make unnecessary noise” like its rival teams.
Haas F1 confirms Barcelona test driver running order
Romain Grosjean will be the first driver to sample the new Haas VF-18 Formula 1 car in pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya next week following the team's confirmation of its run plans.
Valtteri Bottas: Less pressure at Mercedes F1 than in debut season
Valtteri Bottas believes he is under less pressure heading into his second Formula 1 season with Mercedes than in his debut campaign with the team last year, but acknowledges more may be expected of him through 2018.
Ferrari explains concept behind 2018 F1 car
Ferrari’s new grand prix racing car - the SF71H - has been designed with the aim of cutting Mercedes’ advantage at high-speed circuits during the 2018 Formula 1 season.
Rowland named Williams F1 young driver for 2018
Oliver Rowland has secured a Formula 1 role with Williams for the 2018 season, having been named as the team’s official young driver.
Alonso “apprehensive” about McLaren's chances in F1 2018
Fernando Alonso says he is apprehensive about McLaren’s chances in 2018, despite being excited by the team’s new Formula 1 challenger.
McLaren takes wraps off papaya-orange MCL33 2018 F1 car
McLaren has unveiled its latest grand prix racing car, the MCL33, ahead of the 2018 Formula 1 season.
F1: Boullier: McLaren under no illusions for new Renault era
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier insists his team has no assurances its new MCL33 Formula 1 car will see it immediately back at the front of the field.
Palmer joins BBC radio commentary team for 2018 F1 season
Ex-Renault Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer will join the BBC 5 Live F1 commentary team for its coverage of the 2018 season.
Wehrlein, Russell to split Mercedes F1 reserve duties in 2018
Pascal Wehrlein and George Russell will split Mercedes’ reserve driver role between them during the 2018 Formula 1 season.
Force India F1 denies being under offer, confirms launch plans
Force India has issued a statement denying its Formula 1 team is currently subject to any offer from potential investors in the wake of speculation in the media over the last few days.