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McLaren says it has addressed reliability issues from F1 testing
McLaren insists the reliability problems that hampered its Formula 1 pre-season testing programme have since been resolved, ahead of this weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes anticipating three-way F1 title battle in 2018
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is convinced the 2018 Formula 1 season will deliver an intense three-way fight between the Silver Arrows, Ferrari and Red Bull.
2016 world champion Rosberg joins Sky Sports F1 coverage
2016 Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg will join Sky Sports F1 as part of the broadcaster’s coverage for a number of races throughout the 2018 campaign.
Wolff: Mercedes could lose Hamilton to F1 rivals Ferrari
Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton could be tempted by a move to Ferrari before the end of his Formula 1 career, despite the reigning world champion being on the verge of signing a new deal with Mercedes.
Günther Steiner: Haas' success as new team 'good for F1'
Günther Steiner believes that Haas' early success as a new team in Formula 1 has been a good news story for the sport, proving that startup operations remain viable following the struggles faced by previous entrants.
Lowe reveals weighty issue he’d change in F1
Paddy Lowe fears the increasing weight of the 2018 Formula 1 cars threatens to lose the pure spirit element of the sport and feels the current generation of cars have endurance traits.
Todt open to expanding F1 calendar with Argentina, Vietnam races
FIA President Jean Todt says he’s be happy to see the Formula 1 race calendar expand from its current 21-round schedule and supports the reports of adding races in Argentina and Vietnam.
Isola says F1 won't fully understand 2018 compounds until midseason
Formula 1 teams will not have a clear understanding of Pirelli’s 2018 tyre range until midseason, according to Pirelli sporting director Mario Isola.
Ricciardo planning to make amends at F1 2018 opener
Daniel Ricciardo says he is planning to make amends for a disappointing 2017 Australian Grand Prix by making a strong start to the 2018 Formula 1 season in Melbourne.
Stroll: I was blind going into rookie F1 year
Lance Stroll has admitted he felt blind heading into his rookie Formula 1 campaign with Williams last year but with 12 months of experience he is confident having set objectives for 2018.
Todt: In F1 people didn’t keep their word on the Halo…
FIA President Jean Todt has hit back at the criticisms fired at the Halo cockpit protection device from within Formula 1 accusing some quarters of the sport of having “short memories”.
Renault: Not much to choose between soft, supersoft and ultrasoft
Renault’s chief technical officer Bob Bell says the performance differences between the three compounds Pirelli has selected for the 2018 Formula 1 opener in Australia is minimal while he also isn’t confident anyone has unlocked a complete understanding from this year’s tyre range.
“Halo a transition phase”, Grosjean urges F1 to push developments
Romain Grosjean says he hopes the Halo cockpit protector is the first stage in the transition to finding a better solution to increase safety in Formula 1.
F1: Bottas: Mercedes qualifying pace unknown
Valtteri Bottas concedes Mercedes is unsure of its true one-lap pace in qualifying having opted against any pure pace runs during 2018 Formula 1 pre-season testing.
Perez says 2018 season will determine his F1 future
Sergio Perez acknowledges he will need to perform at his best during the upcoming 2018 Formula 1 season if he is to earn a move up the grid for 2019.
COTA to get additional kerbs after Verstappen F1 track limits controversy
FIA race director Charlie Whiting has confirmed that some new, low kerbs will be added at the Circuit of The Americas following the controversy surrounding Max Verstappen's exceeding of track limits at the end of last year's race.
Ericsson says Sauber can challenge F1 midfield in 2018
Marcus Ericsson is confident Alfa Romeo Sauber’s improvements over the winter will allow the team to move into Formula 1’s midfield pack.
Jean Todt: Not acceptable that six or seven F1 teams are struggling to survive
FIA President Jean Todt has blasted the current financial climate in Formula 1 by stating its unacceptable to see the majority of teams “struggling to survive” and is eager to usher in positive change.
FIA safety director Mekies to join Ferrari
FIA safety director and deputy Formula 1 race director Laurent Mekies will leave his position to take up a technical role at Ferrari.
Robert Kubica still weighing up Manor WEC LMP1 offer
Robert Kubica is still weighing up an offer to race with Manor in the FIA World Endurance Championship through 2018 alongside his reserve driver commitments with Williams in Formula 1, but will decide after an upcoming test for the team.
Hamilton closing in on new Mercedes F1 deal ahead of Australian GP
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is close to finalising a contract extension with Mercedes, and hopes to have a deal in place for the start of the 2018 season.
How Grosjean is aiming to give something back to F1
Romain Grosjean says with Formula 1 giving him so much he’s eager to return the favour which is why he took a senior role in the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association and outlines how he plans to improve the sport.
Charlie Whiting unconcerned by new F1 standing restart procedure
FIA race director Charlie Whiting is unconcerned by Formula 1's new restart procedure following red flags despite a complaint from Romain Grosjean following the first trials during pre-season testing in Barcelona earlier this month.
Bottas beat himself up in defeat to Hamilton last year, but vows to change mindset in 2018
Valtteri Bottas says he will change his mindset in his battle with Lewis Hamilton, after admitting he beat himself up after losing out to his Mercedes teammate in 2017.