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Toto Wolff says Mercedes has a “point to prove” in Abu Dhabi GP
Mercedes heads into the 2019 Formula 1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a “point to prove” after underperforming in Brazil, according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Renault: Pressure firmly on to defend fifth place from Toro Rosso
After a tough 2019 Formula 1 campaign, Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul is determined to see his team keep hold of fifth place in the world constructors’ championship after losing touch with McLaren ahead of the final round.
Binotto: Second never good enough for Ferrari, intensive winter ahead
While Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto reflects on the ups and downs felt in 2019, he has reminded the Italian manufacturer “finishing second will never be good enough” as he prepares for a busy winter to launch a 2020 Formula 1 title attack.
Steiner expects trickle down of F1 staff from top teams
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner anticipates a major shuffle in Formula 1 staff and technical heads once the 2021 budget cap takes a grip in the sport.
Ricciardo: 2019 not a year to forget, champagne Renault’s 2020 target
Daniel Ricciardo feels expectations on Renault will ramp up next season after enduring a 2019 Formula 1 campaign which has underdelivered.
F1 pecking order won’t change in first year of budget cap – Steiner
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner doesn’t expect Formula 1’s planned shake-up and budget cap to create major change in the sport until after the first year.
Norris: F1 midfield much closer than everyone thinks
Lando Norris believes the Formula 1 midfield fight is “much more equal than what everyone thinks” and racing in rivals’ dirty air masks the full potential of each team.
Hamilton calls for more opportunities for underprivileged to reach F1
Lewis Hamilton feels chances for working class families to be successful in racing has become “a lot worse” since he progressed through the junior ranks and wants to help both the FIA and Formula 1 to produce grassroot setups and greater opportunities.
Albon wants to make “good foundations ready for 2020” at Red Bull
After the uncertainty around his future throughout the past 12 months, Alexander Albon has relative security at Red Bull which he wants to use as early preparation for next year.
Lewis Hamilton hopes Honda progress sets up ‘serious’ fight in 2020
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton hopes that Honda’s progress creates a “serious” three-way fight between the leading teams in Formula 1 next year, praising the manufacturer for making “big steps” through 2019.
Christian Horner impressed by how Gasly 'embraced' Toro Rosso return
Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner has praised Pierre Gasly’s attitude following his return to Toro Rosso midway through the 2019 season, believing the Frenchman has rediscovered his confidence.
Steiner expecting trickle-down of top F1 staff under budget cap
Haas chief Gunther Steiner is expecting a trickle-down of staff from the top Formula 1 teams in the near future as they make cuts to come in line with the budget cap for 2021.
Lewis Hamilton keen to work with Liberty on F1 sustainability plan
Lewis Hamilton is eager to work closely with Liberty Media on its sustainability plans for Formula 1, stressing the need for the sport to come together on the topic.
Ocon gets green light to join Renault at Abu Dhabi F1 test
Esteban Ocon will officially join Renault on Monday 2 nd December from Mercedes and will take part in the post-season Abu Dhabi test at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Hamilton welcomes new challenges from F1 youngsters
Lewis Hamilton is relishing the chance to fight at the front against the new generation of Formula 1 drivers following a dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix.
Hulkenberg doesn’t see F1 exit as retirement
Nico Hulkeneberg says his upcoming Formula 1 exit doesn’t equate to retirement even if he hasn’t lined up plans for 2020.
F1 to evaluate recreating Brazil safety car restarts with rule tweak
Formula 1 will evaluate possible future rule changes to try and recreate the dramatic Safety Car restarts seen during the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Red Bull breaks F1 pit stop record for third time
The Red Bull Formula 1 team has once again usurped its own record by setting another world-beating pit stop time during the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Verstappen on Gasly: ‘I always knew he was very quick’
Max Verstappen says he was impressed by former Red Bull Formula 1 teammate’s Pierre Gasly’s “incredible” drive to a second-place finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Mattia Binotto: Ferrari “lucky” driver collision happened in F1 2019
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Mattia Binotto feels his side got “lucky” that its drivers collided this season so it can plan for how to handle future scenarios.
Horner: Albon can ‘hold head high’ with Brazil performance
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Alexander Albon can leave Brazil with his “head held high” despite the heartbreak of missing out on his maiden Formula 1 podium.
Brawn: Ferrari drivers should own up for clash like Lewis Hamilton did
Formula 1 motorsport chief Ross Brawn believes Ferrari’s drivers should follow Lewis Hamilton’s example by taking responsibility for their race-ending collision at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz: My best race ever led to ‘very special’ first F1 podium
Carlos Sainz believes turning in the best drive of his career to date led to his maiden Formula 1 podium at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Crane use prompted full Safety Car for Valtter Bottas' stoppage
The deployment of a crane to recover Valtteri Bottas’ stricken Mercedes Formula 1 car resulted in a full Safety Car period during the Brazilian Grand Prix.