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Binotto pleased by talks with Ferrari drivers over team orders debacle
Ferrari Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto felt was pleased with the outcome of talks with drivers Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc in the fall-out of the team orders controversy at the Russian Grand Prix – but said there could be no guarantee of a repeat in the future.
F1 team bosses back “safety first” Japanese GP typhoon decision
Formula 1 team bosses have praised the early decision to reschedule the Japanese Grand Prix weekend format in the wake of Typhoon Hagibis.
Leclerc surprised by Ferrari’s lack of pace in Japanese GP practice
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari’s lack of pace throughout Friday practice for Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix comes as a “bit of a surprise”.
Typhoon schedule change led to “much better Friday” for F1 - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton believes Formula 1 can learn from the Japanese Grand Prix’s rejigged schedule and has called for teams to be allowed to use more sets of tyres during practice.
Verstappen: Red Bull has ‘more work to do’ to catch Mercedes in Japan
Max Verstappen says Red Bull still has “more work to do” if it is to challenge Formula 1 rivals Mercedes at the Japanese Grand Prix.
How Formula 1 is preparing for Typhoon Hagibis at Suzuka
The Formula 1 paddock will fall empty on Saturday at Suzuka as Japan braces itself for the arrival of Typhoon Hagibis.
Bottas tops Japan FP2 in final session before Sunday
Valtteri Bottas stormed to the head of the timesheets in second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday afternoon at Suzuka, putting himself in the frame for pole position should the rescheduled qualifying session on Sunday not go ahead.
Gunther Steiner fined for Russia radio outburst against FIA steward
Haas Formula 1 chief Gunther Steiner has been fined €7,500 for his outburst against one of the FIA race stewards following the Russian Grand Prix.
F1 2019 Japanese Grand Prix: Friday as it happened!
As the Formula 1 season nears its conclusion, the paddock is embarking on one of its yearly highlights this weekend with the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Suzuka FP2 result to set starting grid if qualifying gets cancelled
The FIA has confirmed that the starting grid for the Japanese Grand Prix will be formed using the result from Free Practice 2 in the event that qualifying cannot take place on Sunday morning as planned.
Gunther Steiner summoned by FIA stewards over Russia radio comments
Haas Formula 1 team boss Gunther Steiner has been summoned by the FIA-appointed stewards over his critical comments made following the Russian Grand Prix two weeks ago.
Valtteri Bottas leads Mercedes one-two in opening Japanese GP practice
Valtteri Bottas set the pace for Mercedes in opening practice for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on Friday, edging out teammate Lewis Hamilton by just seven-hundredths of a second.
Formula 1 cancels Saturday running at Suzuka due to super typhoon
Formula 1 has confirmed that no on-track action will take place at Suzuka on Saturday due to the approach of super typhoon Hagibis.
Mercedes expects “pretty decent step” from Suzuka update
Valtteri Bottas says the Mercedes Formula 1 team is expecting its latest aerodynamic upgrade package to provide a “pretty decent step” at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Leclerc: Ferrari team orders “clear” after Sochi misunderstanding
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari’s stance on team orders is “clear now” following a “misunderstanding” at Formula 1’s Russian Grand Prix, insisting all is well within the team.
‘Formidable’ Ferrari will be very hard to beat, says Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says a “formidable” Ferrari will prove “very hard to beat” at the remaining races of the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Daniel Ricciardo's £10m legal claim from former manager resolved
Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed that the legal claim from his former manager has been settled.
F1 drivers have 'full trust' in officials over typhoon call
A number of Formula 1 drivers have "full trust" that officials at Suzuka will not take any unnecessary risks amid the approach of a super typhoon that could impact the Japanese Grand Prix weekend.
Sebastian Vettel: Ferrari F1 team orders policy not written in stone
Sebastian Vettel says the Ferrari Formula 1 team “didn’t write anything in stone” about its team orders policy while discussing its Russian Grand Prix controversy.
Max Verstappen ‘not worrying’ about his F1 future with Red Bull
Max Verstappen insists he is “not too worried” about his Formula 1 future with Red Bull amid suggestions he is growing frustrated at being unable to challenge for world championships.
Nico Hulkenberg playing “patient game” with his F1 future
Nico Hulkenberg says he has no option but to play a “patient game” with his future in Formula 1 still uncertain beyond the end of the 2019 season. The German has been left without a drive for 2020 after Renault signed Mercedes junior Esteban Ocon to partner Daniel Ricciardo next year.
F1 officials monitoring super typhoon progress ahead of Japanese GP
Officials from the FIA and Formula 1 are monitoring the progress of Typhoon Hagibis ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, with a change in the weekend schedule being a possibility.
Jenson Button: Sergio Perez the F1 teammate who surprised me the most
2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button says that Sergio Perez was the teammate that “surprised me the most” during his career.
Mercedes: No political advantage from McLaren F1 engine deal
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has dismissed suggestions his side will gain any political advantage from its new Formula 1 engine deal with McLaren.