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Mercedes confirmed as McLaren power unit supplier from 2021
McLaren has announced it will reforge ties with Mercedes from the 2021 season at the end of its existing power unit supply deal with Renault.
Mattia Binotto: Using Ferrari veto over 2021 rules ‘would be a shame’
Mattia Binotto believes it would be “a shame” if Ferrari had to use its veto right over the planned changes to Formula 1 for the 2021 season, but has warned the proposed aerodynamic regulations are too restrictive.
Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes losing 0.8s to Ferrari on Sochi straights
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes is losing nearly a full second to chief Formula 1 rivals Ferrari on the straights alone following Friday practice for the Russian Grand Prix.
Leclerc: Ferrari struggling for balance compromise in Russia
Despite Ferrari’s newfound momentum off the back of three consecutive Formula 1 race wins, Charles Leclerc feels the team is facing familiar challenges to extract the maximum performance from his SF90 in Russia.
Daniil Kvyat to discuss 'joke' helmet design rule with FIA
Daniil Kvyat will talk with Formula 1 race director Michael Masi on Friday evening about the “joke” rule that looks set to prevent him from using a special helmet design for his home grand prix in Russia this weekend.
Ferrari can improve on ‘strange’ Russian GP Friday - Vettel
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari has improvements to make after a “strange” day of running during Friday practice for Formula 1’s Russian Grand Prix.
Red Bull’s pace not made ‘bittersweet’ by grid penalty – Verstappen
Max Verstappen insists Red Bull’s promising Friday practice pace at the Russian Grand Prix has not been made “bittersweet” by his engine-related grid penalty.
Alexander Albon takes blame for Hamilton near-miss in Sochi FP2
Alexander Albon shouldered the blame for a near-miss with Lewis Hamilton during second practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday, admitting he had misjudged where the Mercedes was behind him.
Max Verstappen quickest in Russia FP2 as Mercedes struggles for pace
Max Verstappen topped the timesheets for Red Bull in second practice for the Russian Grand Prix as Mercedes struggled for pace in Sochi.
George Russell open to Nico Hulkenberg as Williams teammate for 2020
George Russell would be open to Nico Hulkenberg becoming his teammate at Williams for the 2020 season, believing he could lean on the Renault driver’s experience to aid his own development.
F1 2019 Russian Grand Prix: Friday as it happened!
Click here for Crash.net's full live text commentary of the 2019 Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix from Sochi. Formula 1 heads to Russia for round 15 of the 2019 season, the Russian Grand Prix, which t
Robert Kubica given grid drop after Sochi engine change
Robert Kubica will start Sunday's Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after receiving a penalty for changing multiple elements on his Mercedes power unit.
Sebastian Vettel: Mercedes still the benchmark for Ferrari to chase
Sebastian Vettel believes Mercedes still remains the benchmark in Formula 1 despite Ferrari’s resurgence in the second half of the 2019 season.
Charles Leclerc edges Max Verstappen to lead opening Russia practice
Charles Leclerc pipped Max Verstappen to the fastest time in opening practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday as home favourite Daniil Kvyat suffered an early setback.
FIA scraps plans for standard F1 brake systems in 2021
The FIA has abandoned plans to introduce standard brake systems to Formula 1 for the 2021 season.
Nico Hulkenberg: Future to be decided in ‘another few weeks’
Nico Hulkenberg says a decision on his racing future is “a matter of another few weeks” as he continues to evaluate options for 2020.
Sebastian Vettel defends Charles Leclerc’s angry radio outburst
Sebastian Vettel says he can sympathise with Ferrari Formula 1 teammate Charles Leclerc’s frustrations over team radio during the Singapore Grand Prix.
Hamilton not expecting help from Bottas amid Ferrari threat
Lewis Hamilton says he does not expect any help from Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Valtteri Bottas amid a renewed challenge from Ferrari during the second half of the 2019 season.
Charles Leclerc admits to overreacting in Singapore radio messages
Charles Leclerc will look to avoid a repeat of his outbursts over team radio during last Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix after conceding he overreacted to being undercut by Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel.
Antonio Giovinazzi felt ‘quite safe’ passing crane in Singapore GP
Alfa Romeo Formula 1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi says he felt “quite safe” while passing a crane during a Safety Car period in last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Valtteri Bottas determined to avoid repeat of Russian GP team orders
Valtteri Bottas says he will ensure there is no repeat of the Mercedes Formula 1 team’s use of team orders at this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.
Alexander Albon: Red Bull not setting specific targets for 2020 seat
Alexander Albon says he is not allowing himself to get distracted by thoughts of Red Bull’s opening for the 2020 Formula 1 season with a spare seat up for grabs.
Max Verstappen has no preference over Red Bull F1 teammate for 2020
Max Verstappen says he has no preference over who will be his Red Bull Formula 1 teammate for the 2020 season ahead of the team’s decision between Alexander Albon and Pierre Gasly.
Both Haas drivers to run Melbourne-spec F1 car at Russian GP
Both Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen will use Haas’ Melbourne-spec Formula 1 car for this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.