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Hamilton leads Ricciardo in mistake-ridden FP2 in Spain
Lewis Hamilton kept Mercedes at the top of the Formula 1 timesheets in second practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, finishing 0.133 seconds clear of Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo.
Magnussen hit by reprimand for Leclerc FP1 incident
Kevin Magnussen has picked up his first reprimand of the year for “a potentially dangerous and unnecessary” incident with Charles Leclerc during the first free practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Horner slams 2019 F1 rule changes
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has laid into the 2019 Formula 1 regulations changes which were passed during the build-up to the Spanish Grand Prix and criticises the sport for “shooting itself in the foot”.
Magnussen called to stewards over Leclerc FP1 block
Kevin Magnussen has been summoned by the Formula 1 race stewards in Spain following an alleged block on Charles Leclerc at the end of opening practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday morning.
Bottas surges clear in Spain FP1 as Kubica returns
Valtteri Bottas surged to the head of the pack for Mercedes in the opening Formula 1 practice session ahead of this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix as Robert Kubica made his official race weekend comeback with Williams.
Alonso prefers F1 paddock restrictions to more open WEC
Fernando Alonso says he prefers the more restricted nature of the Formula 1 paddock compared to the greater freedom offered to fans in the World Endurance Championship, having found it “stressful” at times during his Spa race weekend.
Hamilton wants to help design Miami GP F1 circuit
Lewis Hamilton has offered to help improve the initial circuit layout for the proposed Formula 1 grand prix in Miami after voicing his criticism over the design.
Miami approves plans for F1 GP from 2019
Plans for an inaugural Formula 1 race in Miami have been approved after the city’s commission voted in favour of hosting a round on the calendar from 2019.
Williams F1 confirms departure of chief designer
Williams has confirmed the departure of chief designer Ed Wood ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 race in Spain, citing “personal reasons”.
Bottas: I’ve taken my performances to the ‘next level’ in 2018
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas says he has taken his performances to the “next level” following a strong start to the 2018 Formula 1 season. Bottas sits third in the drivers’ standings and is 30 points adrift of teammate Lewis Hamilton heading into this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.
Hamilton: I’ve been punching below my weight in F1 2018
Lewis Hamilton admits he has underperformed at the start of the 2018 Formula 1 season, adding his current form is “not sufficient” to win the world championship.
Ricciardo, Verstappen: No F1 team orders at Red Bull
Red Bull Formula 1 drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen claim they will not be subject to team orders despite their clash during last month’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but said they may be told to “calm down a bit” to prevent a repeat of the collision.
Alonso: Sad to see F1 so predictable
Fernando Alonso says his early success with Toyota in the World Endurance Championship with have no bearing on his Formula 1 focus but has criticised the sport for being too predictable in recent seasons.
Vettel hoping to 'maximise' result in Spain
Sebastian Vettel is focused on “maximising” his results rather than dwelling on his Formula 1 title prospects at such an early stage of 2018.
Raikkonen: Strongest F1 team doesn’t always win…
Kimi Raikkonen has refused to call Ferrari the outright fastest team on the Formula 1 grid and feels those who make the fewest mistakes are in the strongest position.
F1 set to review 'necessary evil' DRS for 2021
The use of DRS in Formula 1 is set to be reviewed in the forming of the new technical regulations for 2021 in a bid to reduce the impact of the overtaking aid or remove it altogether.
F1 cars to be up to 1.5 seconds slower due to 2019 regulations
FIA chief Nikolas Tombazis has predicted Formula 1 cars will be up to “one and a half seconds” slower in 2019 compared to this year with the regulation changes aimed to increase overtaking in the sport.
Haas confirms Fittipaldi F1 test talks before crash
Pietro Fittipaldi held talks with the Haas Formula 1 team about a possible test before his World Endurance Championship crash that broke both his legs last Saturday.
Williams announces eSports team to contest 2018 F1 series
The Williams Formula 1 team has announced it will launch an official eSports team in 2018. Williams’ confirmation follows the news that all teams except Ferrari have signed up to contest the second season of the F1 Sports Series this year.
Crunch vote for Miami GP as F1 focuses on ‘city-centred’ races
Formula 1 is set to learn the fate of its Miami Grand Prix project today as the city’s commission will vote on the potential plans to host a race from 2019.
Mercedes expecting three-way F1 battle to ‘intensify’
Mercedes believes Formula 1’s three-way battle for supremacy in 2018 between the Silver Arrows, Ferrari and Red Bull will “intensify” at the Spanish Grand Prix.
McLaren’s Spanish GP updates part of season-long plan
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says the team’s high-profile upgrade package set to debut at the Spanish Grand Prix will be used as one step in a season-long development plan as it looks to resolve its weaknesses.
Lowe keen to get Kubica’s Williams feedback
Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says “it will be interesting to get feedback” on its struggling FW41 from Robert Kubica as he prepares for his first FP1 outing for the team at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Button: McLaren disappointment caused by high targets
Jenson Button believes McLaren’s start to the 2018 Formula 1 world championship could be considered “a disappointment” after setting high targets having felt it has one of the best cars on the grid.