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Haas explains “jinx” Australian GP pit stop problem
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says his squad must be jinxed with its pit stops at the Australian Grand Prix after losing a driver due to a tyre problem for the second consecutive year.
Vettel “very happy” to see ‘nice guy’ Bottas win Australian GP
Sebastian Vettel says he is “very happy” to see Valtteri Bottas claim his first Formula 1 race victory in over a year at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Ferrari explains decision not to pit Leclerc for fastest lap bid
Ferrari Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto has explained the decision not to bring Charles Leclerc in for a late pit stop in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix to try and pick up an extra point for setting the fastest lap of the race.
Mercedes reveals floor damage hurt Hamilton’s pace
Mercedes says Lewis Hamilton’s Australian Grand Prix was hampered after suffering floor damage on his Formula 1 car.
Bottas dedicates Australian GP win to Whiting
Valtteri Bottas has dedicated his Australian Grand Prix victory to Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting, who died days before the 2019 season-opener.
Norris on F1 debut: I let everyone down
Lando Norris says getting stuck behind Antonio Giovinazzi cost him the chance to score points on his Formula 1 debut and feels he has let down McLaren having had the pace for the top 10.
Red Bull: ‘Dream start’ to claim Honda’s first F1 podium since ‘08
Red Bull has hailed a “dream start” to its partnership with new Formula 1 engine suppliers Honda after securing a podium finish in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Ricciardo drained as Renault debut wrecked by gutter clash
Daniel Ricciardo admits he’s been mentally and physically drained by his debut for Renault at his home race in Australia as a run over a circuit gutter destroys his race before it truly began.
Bottas: Melbourne win my best ever in F1
Valtteri Bottas has labelled his crushing victory at the Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix as his “best race ever”.
Wolff: Bottas "was completely written off" over winter
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff praised Valtteri Bottas for answering his critics “in the most dominant way” by dominating the Australian Grand Prix en route to his fourth career victory.
Updated F1 World Championship points standings
Current world drivers’ standings for the 2019 Formula 1 world championship after round 1 of 21. 1. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport W10 26 points 2. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport W10 18 points
Magnussen: Haas ‘clearly’ at the front of 2019 F1 midfield
Kevin Magnussen believes Haas’ qualifying performance at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix shows the US squad has “clearly” established itself at the front of the Formula 1 midfield.
McLaren calls for F1 rules overhaul so “we all win”
McLaren boss Zak Brown says he supports Renault’s frustrations at Formula 1 B teams and has suggested significant changes to how the sport is run to ensure “we all win”.
Kubica admits to “embarrassing, silly mistake” in qualifying
Robert Kubica says his disappointing qualifying performance for Williams was down to a “silly mistake” when picked up a puncture after hitting a wall.
Ricciardo still understanding “magnitude of changes” at Renault
Daniel Ricciardo says he is still adapting to life at Renault having grown comfortable at Red Bull in Formula 1. The Australian driver made the headline-grabbing move to Renault this winter after spending effectively his entire career in the Red Bull fold.
Russell: Williams extracted 'maximum potential’ in qualifying
George Russell believes he extracted the “maximum potential” from Williams’ 2019 Formula 1 car during qualifying for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Leclerc disappointed himself with "very bad job" in qualifying
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc says he is disappointed with himself after doing a "very bad job" in qualifying for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Verstappen: Qualifying perfect but practice not
Max Verstappen feels he extracted the maximum performance from his Red Bull Honda to secure a second row start for the 2019 Formula 1 opener in Australia despite enduring setup worries during practice.
Gasly: Red Bull ‘too optimistic’ with Q1 strategy
Pierre Gasly says Red Bull was “too optimistic” with its approach to qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday after finishing 17th following a strategy miscall.
Hamilton beats Bottas to Australian GP pole
Lewis Hamilton will begin his Formula 1 title defence from the front of the grid after taking pole position for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday, beating Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas in the final stage of qualifying.
Hamilton: Mercedes pace gain on Ferrari a shock
Lewis Hamilton insists the pace Mercedes produced over Ferrari has been a surprise at the Australian Grand Prix but is wary of a familiar fightback from the Italian manufacturer in the race.
Bottas ‘blown away’ by Merc qualifying performance
Valtteri Bottas says he was “blown away” by Mercedes’ qualifying performance as it locked out the front-row of the grid for the Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Vettel: Ferrari lacking ‘a little bit of everything’
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari lacked “a little bit of everything” against Formula 1 rival Mercedes during qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday after failing to get in the fight for pole position.
Norris: Q3 won't be a one-off for McLaren in F1 2019
Lando Norris is confident his Q3 appearance for McLaren at the Australian Grand Prix will not prove to be a one-off in the 2019 Formula 1 season.