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Stroll: Williams' step back since 2017 'shocking'
Lance Stroll says he found it “shocking” how much slower Williams was over the Bahrain Formula 1 race weekend compared to the same race in 2017, but the Canadian remains hopeful the team can make some progress ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.
Steiner: F1 needs element of risk in pit stops
Haas team principal Günther Steiner believes Formula 1 needs to retain an element of risk during pit stops despite a Ferrari mechanic being injured during the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Perez surprised by Toro Rosso pace in Bahrain
Sergio Perez was surprised to see Toro Rosso lead the Formula 1 midfield through the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend with such pace and consistency, but is hopeful that Force India can bounce back and join the battle to be fourth-fastest in China.
Hamilton: Strategic F1 races better than outright sprints
Lewis Hamilton feels strategy and race management are key elements to Formula 1 racing which add to the sport’s interest and is against a move to more outright sprint races.
Where can I watch the Chinese GP?
After a frantic Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula 1 heads straight to the Shanghai International Circuit for the Chinese Grand Prix with key moments aplenty both on the off track.
Steiner: F1 must stop creating its own problems
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says the ongoing overtaking debate in Formula 1 has caused more problems than benefits and has called for a stop in knee-jerk reactions to issues.
Alonso calls on McLaren for qualifying fix
While Fernando Alonso has been content with the initial McLaren package with Renault engines in race trim, the two-time Formula 1 world champion is demanding the same from its qualifying package to fight further up the grid.
Wolff: Mercedes can’t afford any mistakes in F1 title fight
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says “there is absolutely no margin for mistakes” for the rest of the 2018 Formula 1 season in the battle to defend its world titles against Ferrari.
Brown made McLaren Racing CEO after reshuffle
Zak Brown has been moved into the new role of CEO at McLaren Racing as part of the McLaren Group's management reshuffle following the opening two races of the 2018 Formula 1 season.
Ricciardo rules out F1 contract talks until European races
Daniel Ricciardo says he won’t enter into any Formula 1 contract talks until the start of the European season as speculation around his future at Red Bull ramps up.
Gasly: Honda took a “massive step" in Bahrain
Pierre Gasly has hailed Toro Rosso’s Formula 1 engine partner Honda for taking a “massive step” forward in performance at last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix.
Arrivabene: Bahrain GP perfect answer to critics who claim F1 is boring
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene believes last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix answered Formula 1’s critics who claim the sport is boring.
Red Bull frustrated with Ricciardo DNF “beyond our control”
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says his squad's double failure at the Bahrain Grand Prix was a two-fold frustration with Max Verstappen retiring due to damage sustained in a clash with Lewis Hamilton while Daniel Ricciardo retired with an electrical issues “beyond the team’s contro
Brawn feels “shame” of F1’s performance gap
Formula 1 chief Ross Brawn says despite the fresh injection of racing action in Bahrain after a difficult 2018 opener in Australia he feels “watching two grands prix” is an ongoing problem he must fix with the huge performance gap between teams.
Ericsson: P9 weight off my shoulders to prove critics wrong
Marcus Ericsson says his first Formula 1 points finish for two-and-a-half years came as a big relief after producing the “near-perfect” race for Alfa Romeo Sauber.
Tost hails flawless Gasly drive to fourth in Bahrain GP
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost has praised Pierre Gasly’s “incredibly good” drive to fourth place at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Marchionne calls for Ferrari concentration after Bahrain GP win
Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has called for the Scuderia to maintain a “high level of concentration and diligence” in the wake of its Bahrain Grand Prix victory.
Mercedes had “90% probability” of Bahrain win – Wolff
Toto Wolff has been left frustrated after seeing his Mercedes team miss out on victory despite feeling the race swung in his squad’s favour to a “90% probability” of victory as Valtteri Bottas hunted down Sebastian Vettel.
Alonso admits McLaren needs to raise its game after Bahrain GP
Fernando Alonso says McLaren needs to improve despite taking a double points finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix, adding his team was “saved by the bell” as leading cars dropped out.
Injured Ferrari F1 mechanic undergoes successful surgery
The Ferrari Formula 1 mechanic who suffered a broken leg after being hit by Kimi Raikkonen during a pitstop at the Bahrain Grand Prix has undergone successful surgery.
Hartley and Perez penalised over F1 formation lap mix-up
Sergio Perez and Brendon Hartley were both handed 30 second penalties from the Formula 1 stewards for failing to follow the correct procedure on the Bahrain Grand Prix formation lap.
F1 Race Analysis: How Vettel escaped Mercedes’ ‘checkmate’
When Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas both met with the media following Saturday’s Formula 1 qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, neither was in the most upbeat of moods.
Bottas: Bahrain GP has highlighted Mercedes' weaknesses
Valtteri Bottas says his defeat to Sebastian Vettel at the Bahrain Grand Prix has “opened Mercedes’ eyes” to the weaknesses on its 2018 Formula 1 car.
Magnussen ‘proud’ of Haas after fifth in Bahrain GP
Kevin Magnussen says he is proud of the way Haas bounced-back from its Melbourne disappointment to seal its joint-best finish in Formula 1 at the Bahrain Grand Prix.