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Racing Point takes BWT-badged Mercedes F1 engines for 2019
The FIA has confirmed Racing Point will race with Mercedes engines rebadged under major sponsor BWT for the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Fernando Alonso yet to discuss full-time F1 comeback with McLaren
Fernando Alonso is yet to discuss the possibility of a full-time return to Formula 1 with McLaren, with the Spaniard saying he did not miss taking part in the team's usual pre-season testing programme in Barcelona over the past couple of weeks.
Renault says 2019 F1 engine has already achieved “high targets”
Renault says it has already hit the initial “high targets” it set for its 2019 Formula 1 engine during pre-season testing. The French manufacturer hopes to close the gap to engine rivals Mercedes and Ferrari this year, having lagged behind both throughout the V6 hybrid era.
Verstappen “not too worried” about Ferrari, Mercedes F1 testing pace
Max Verstappen insists he is “not too worried” about the pace shown by Red Bull’s rivals Ferrari and Mercedes during Formula 1 pre-season testing.
Kubica feels only “20 percent” ready for F1 race return
Robert Kubica admits he is lacking confidence and feels only “20 percent” prepared for the start of the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Bottas: Mercedes will overcome ‘obstacles’ with 2019 F1 car
Valtteri Bottas says he has faith in Mercedes to get on top of the “obstacles” it currently faces with its 2019 Formula 1 car.
Hamilton: Drop in UK audience following pay TV move “terrible” for F1
Lewis Hamilton says the drop in viewing figures in Britain since live coverage of Formula 1 switched to pay TV is “terrible business” for the sport.
No hard evidence Renault will lead 2019 F1 midfield - Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo concedes there is “no hard evidence” to suggest Renault will continue to lead the midfield fight in the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Alonso: McLaren 2019 F1 car surprisingly good in some areas
Fernando Alonso says McLaren’s 2019 Formula 1 car is already “surprisingly good” in some areas and believes the team is heading in the right direction ahead of the new season.
Ferrari insists Leclerc “free to fight” Vettel in 2019 F1 season
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Mattia Binotto insists new recruit Charles Leclerc and teammate Sebastian Vettel will be “free to fight” one another in 2019.
First F1 podium for Haas just a ‘dream’ without luck - Steiner
Haas boss Gunther Steiner says the prospect of a maiden podium for his Formula 1 outfit in 2019 is just a “dream” without a large slice of luck.
Mexico GP negotiating with F1 after missing initial 2020 deadline
Mexican Grand Prix organisers have missed an initial deadline to keep its current slot on the 2020 Formula 1 calendar amid negotiations to secure its future.
Vettel fastest for Ferrari before breaking down as F1 testing ends
Sebastian Vettel narrowly pipped Lewis Hamilton to the fastest time before breaking down in his Ferrari as Formula 1 pre-season testing came to a close in Barcelona.
Ferrari ends F1 testing early with electrical issue
Sebastian Vettel lost the final two-and-a-half hours of Formula 1 pre-season track time after his Ferrari suffered an electrical problem which forced the team to end its programme early.
‘Miracle’ Red Bull even made it out on final day - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says it was a “miracle” Red Bull made it out on track for the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing following Pierre Gasly’s big crash.
‘Completely wrong’ to assume Ferrari are ahead, insists Binotto
Mattia Binotto says it would be “completely wrong” to think Ferrari is ahead of Mercedes by going off Formula 1 pre-season testing alone.
Calderon to remain F1 test driver for Alfa Romeo in 2019
Tatiana Calderon will continue to act as Alfa Romeo Racing’s Formula 1 test driver throughout the 2019 season.
Vettel lowers pace for Ferrari on final morning of F1 testing
Sebastian Vettel produced a new fastest lap of Formula 1 pre-season testing at Barcelona, as Ferrari remained quickest on the final morning.
Lewis Hamilton fears Ferrari half a second clear of Mercedes F1
Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari could potentially be half a second per lap quicker than Mercedes heading into the new Formula 1 season. F1’s pre-season test running comes to a close in Barcelona on Friday, with Ferrari currently leading the timesheets through Sebastian Vettel.
Lowe unconcerned about Williams axe speculation
Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe has shrugged off speculation about his position behind under threat at the British team following its extensive delays building its FW42 Formula 1 car and missing the start of pre-season testing.
Norris: McLaren making clear progress on ‘big weaknesses’
Lando Norris says McLaren has been able to “strengthen” some of its biggest weaknesses over the winter, though he insists its 2019 Formula 1 car is still “not perfect”.
Vettel asking Leclerc for 'tips' on Ferrari's 2019 F1 car
Sebastian Vettel says he has been asking new Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc “a lot of questions” about the team’s 2019 Formula 1 car. The four-time world champion has been partnered at Ferrari by Leclerc following the Monegasque’s stellar debut F1 season with Sauber last year.
Leclerc fastest for Ferrari on penultimate day of F1 test
Charles Leclerc’s fastest lap of Formula 1 pre-season testing went unchallenged as he topped the penultimate day of running for Ferrari, while Pierre Gasly suffered a big crash.
Hamilton lauds Mercedes’ “most positive” day of F1 testing
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes enjoyed one of its most positive days of Formula 1 pre-season testing yet as it continues to evaluate its latest aerodynamic upgrade.