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How Schumacher raised the bar in F1 – Symonds
Pat Symonds explains how Michael Schumacher led a new era of Formula 1 drivers when he worked as his race engineer at Benetton and feels the seven-time world champion’s legacy changed the sport.
Sainz: F1 needs positive hype around 2021 rules
While Carlos Sainz accepts racing in Formula 1 needs desperate improvements he feels positive points like having the fastest-ever cars in the sport’s history are being ignored and wants ‘positive hype’ to be found in the 2021 rule changes.
Formula 1 reports 10 percent rise in TV viewership for 2018 season
Formula 1 has reported a 10 percent rise in its TV viewership through the 2018 season, as well as significant progress in building its digital presence online.
Stoll to remain Renault president after planned replacement leaves
Jerome Stoll will continue to head up the Renault Sport racing programme following the unexpected departure of Thierry Koskas from the French manufacturer’s Formula 1 project.
Russell reveals key F1 aspect he’s learnt from Hamilton
George Russell says the lessons he has learned from five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton can help him in his debut season.
Jenson Button, fiancée Brittny Ward expecting first child
Jenson Button and partner Brittny Ward have announced they are expecting their first child this summer. 2009 Formula 1 world champion Button got together with Ward, 28, in March 2016 following his split with ex-wife Jessica Michibata, with the pair announcing their engagement last June.
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards
Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes Formula 1 team have both received nominations for the 2019 Laureus World Sports Awards following their successes last year.
‘Mature’ Verstappen now ready to be F1 champion - Chandhok
Max Verstappen has now “matured enough” to compete for and win Formula 1 world championships, according to former driver-turned-pundit Karun Chandhok.
Ferrari president refutes F1 team management ‘overhaul’
Ferrari president John Elkann has denied the Formula 1 team is undergoing an “overhaul” to its management structure and has reiterated his support for CEO Louis C. Camilleri.
Alonso explains ‘negative’ F1 sacrifices needed to succeed
Fernando Alonso has provided an insight into the “negative aspects” required for drivers to make a successful career in Formula 1.
Leclerc reveals key breakthrough in rookie F1 campaign
Charles Leclerc says identifying his weaknesses and addressing “intimidating” changes acted as a vital breakthrough to his rookie Formula 1 campaign at Sauber last year as he prepares for potentially bigger challenges during his Ferrari debut in 2019.
Stroll: Kubica can help turn Williams’ F1 fortunes around
Lance Stroll has backed new Williams driver Robert Kubica to help turn around the team’s recent fortunes in Formula 1 in 2019.
McLaren: Global financial ‘craziness’ makes F1 deals ‘hard as ever’
McLaren chief Zak Brown has soothed concerns over global financial “craziness” making deals “as hard as it’s ever been” by revealing two new partners ahead of the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Formula 1 confirms race weekend schedules for 2019
Formula 1 has confirmed all of its grand prix weekend schedules for the 2019 season, with only one race shifting its start time compared to last year.
Chandhok: F1 racing should be decided ‘naturally’ on track
Ex-Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok believes racing should be decided by a “natural penalty” to avoid “messy” post-race punishments that affect the outcome of a grand prix.
Sauber: Ericsson an important reference for Leclerc in rookie season
Sauber team chief Frederic Vasseur believes Marcus Ericsson acted as a “helpful” reference to rookie teammate Charles Leclerc in 2018, aiding the youngster’s adjustment to Formula 1.
Simulation helping F1 avoid ‘bad old days’ of ‘knee-jerk’ decisions
Formula 1 technical director Pat Symonds feels simulation is helping the sport’s bosses get away from the “bad old days” of making “knee-jerk” rule changes without proper trials and evidence.
Carlos Sainz warns McLaren against getting ‘overexcited’ with F1 aims
Carlos Sainz Jr. has warned McLaren against getting “overexcited” with its aims for the short-term future, believing the team will have to work “little by little” to return to the front of the Formula 1 field.
Renault not yet ready for ‘A-list' F1 driver Ricciardo - Chandhok
Ex-Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok believes Renault has been caught “slightly off-guard” by the signing of Daniel Ricciardo and is not quite ready to field a top-line driver.
Stroll was unable to show he’s a ‘more complete’ driver in F1 2018
Lance Stroll says he is determined to show how much he has improved as a driver at the rebranded Racing Point Formula 1 team during the upcoming 2019 season.
Max Verstappen calls public service with FE stewards 'constructive'
Max Verstappen enjoyed a "constructive" day with Formula E's race stewards in Marrakesh on Saturday as he completed one day of his FIA public service as punishment for his run-in with Esteban Ocon at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Formula 1 using overtaking simulation to review circuit design
Formula 1 is using the world's first overtaking simulations to help design future circuits and encourage a better quality of racing, according to Pat Symonds.
Schumacher's manager on how he redefined F1 standards
Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher redefined the standards set in Formula 1, according to his manager Sabine Kehm.
McLaren seeks ‘competitive advantage’ from Alonso’s F1 2019 influence
McLaren believes it can gain a “competitive advantage” from Fernando Alonso’s influence on its Formula 1 operations in the 2019 season.