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Sainz not disappointed to miss out on Red Bull F1 drive
Carlos Sainz says his next Formula 1 career move to join McLaren has quashed any disappointment he may have had about missing out on a seat at Red Bull.

Hamilton holds 'no sadness' over Alonso’s F1 exit
Lewis Hamilton says there is no reason for him to hold any sadness over former teammate Fernando Alonso’s decision to quit Formula 1 for 2019, but feels it is a shame the Spaniard will depart without more accolades to his name.

Verstappen unsure Ricciardo made right move for 2019
Max Verstappen is unsure current teammate Daniel Ricciardo made the right decision in quitting Red Bull to join Renault for the 2019 Formula 1 season, with the move coming as a surprise to the Dutch driver.

Ricciardo denies ‘bad blood’ prompted Red Bull exit
Daniel Ricciardo has explained the reasons behind his decision to quit Red Bull in favour of a move to Renault for the 2019 Formula 1 season.

Alonso treating 2018 as last season in F1
Fernando Alonso is treating 2018 as his last season in Formula 1 despite leaving open the possibility to make a return in the future following his decision to quit the sport for next year.

Ricciardo’s Renault move did not come as a shock – Ocon
Force India Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon insists Daniel Ricciardo’s decision to leave Red Bull to race for Renault in 2019 did not come as a shock to him.

Perez ready to race amid Force India uncertainty
Sergio Perez insists he is focusing his energy solely on driving matters despite uncertainty surrounding the Force India Formula 1 team at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.

Ferrucci to remain on Haas F1 programme
Santino Ferrucci will remain part of Haas' Formula 1 driver programme despite his Formula 2 ban and contract termination, having since moved into IndyCar to try and continue his racing development.
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F1 planning to introduce ‘soft budget cap’ from 2019
Formula 1 is planning on introducing the first stage of a proposed budget cap in 2019, sporting boss Ross Brawn has revealed.

Vettel a rock in Ferrari's high-pressure environment – Horner
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner believes former driver Sebastian Vettel carries the pressure of being at Ferrari and acts as a rock for the team.

Lowe: 2019 aero rules F1's biggest change since 2009
Williams technical chief Paddy Lowe has branded the aerodynamic overhaul for 2019 as Formula 1’s most significant rule change since 2009.

Button on Sainz McLaren move: ‘Is it stepping up?’
Jenson Button has questioned whether Carlos Sainz Jr.’s move to McLaren for the 2019 Formula 1 season can be considered a step up, believing it will “take years” before the team is in a position to fight at the front of the field again.

Bratches: Important to make Formula 1 less predictable
Formula 1 commercial chief Sean Bratches says the sport’s bosses “have a plan” to make racing less predictable following criticism from outgoing driver Fernando Alonso.

Alonso ‘motivated to attack’ final races in F1
Fernando Alonso says he is feeling “motivated and ready to attack” the final nine races of the season before he leaves Formula 1 at the end of 2018.

Haas determined to break 100-point barrier in top five bid
Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner says breaking the 100-point barrier this season will be crucial if the US squad is to secure a top five finish.

Marko: Shoeys will be hard for Ricciardo at Renault
Helmut Marko believes it will be "hard" for Daniel Ricciardo to celebrate any Formula 1 victories with his traditional 'Shoey' celebration in the near future after deciding to leave Red Bull for Renault in 2019.

Mazepin-linked company questions Stroll Force India deal
Uralkali, the company linked to the father of GP3 racer Nikita Mazepin, has questioned if administrators acted in either Force India or Formula 1's best interests when agreeing a deal for the struggling team to be bought by a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll.

Gasly ‘shocked’ by Red Bull call-up
Pierre Gasly has admitted his surprise at getting the Red Bull call for 2019 to replace Daniel Ricciardo - while he found out the decision in just his pants.

Gasly’s ‘undoubted talent’ a credit to Red Bull – Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Pierre Gasly’s remarkable rise up the ranks in Formula 1 will only enhanced his status as a star in the making.

Gasly steps up to Red Bull for next season
Red Bull has confirmed Pierre Gasly will graduate from Toro Rosso next season to replace Renault-bound Daniel Ricciardo.

McLaren hands Norris FP1 outing in Alonso’s car
McLaren will see reserve driver Lando Norris take part in the opening practice session ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix in Fernando Alonso's Formula 1 car at Spa-Francorchamps.

Not always the fastest car that wins in F1, says Wolff
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the 2018 Formula 1 championship is set to go down in history as one of the sport’s best seasons while he believes the trend of unpredictable races will continue after the summer break.

When is the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix and how can I watch it
Following Formula 1’s lengthy summer break, the action returns with the second half of the season starting with the Belgian Grand Prix.

Haas on why ‘there's no point’ in developing 2018 F1 car further
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says following his squad’s planned updates he sees ‘no point in developing the 2018 car any longer’ with an early focus on 2019 already in the picture.