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Lewis Hamilton’s ‘spirit angel’ boy, Harry Shaw, dies aged five
Harry Shaw, the terminally ill boy who inspired Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton’s victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, has died aged five.
Latifi gets Williams F1 practice debut at Canadian GP
Williams reserve driver Nicholas Latifi will make his first Formula 1 practice outing for the team at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Williams insist 2019 F1 season not a ‘write-off’
Williams is not prepared to “write-off” the 2019 Formula 1 season despite a torrid start, according to deputy team principal Claire Williams.
Mercedes anticipating "huge challenge" from Ferrari at Canadian GP
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says his team is braced for a “huge challenge” from Formula 1 rivals Ferrari at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Gutierrez breaks Sonoma lap record twice in Mercedes W07 F1 car
Mercedes Formula 1 development driver Esteban Gutierrez has set a new unofficial lap record around the Sonoma Raceway in the team’s title-winning W07 car.
Mattia Binotto: Ferrari yet to find answer for 2019 F1 car issues
Mattia Binotto says Ferrari is still seeking changes that will have a “significant effect” in improving the problems it has faced with its 2019 Formula 1 car.
Haas now has ‘clear idea’ about 2019 F1 tyres, says Romain Grosjean
Romain Grosjean says Haas now has “a clear idea” of what to do in order to get the most out of Pirelli’s latest Formula 1 tyre compounds.
Max Verstappen braced for “difficult” Canadian GP weekend
Max Verstappen feels the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix could prove to be “a bit more difficult” for Red Bull, and expects Formula 1 rivals Ferrari to bounce back.
Mercedes ‘onboard’ with dropped standard F1 gearbox plans
Mercedes is “onboard” with the FIA’s decision to abandon plans to introduce standardised gearboxes in Formula 1, according to Toto Wolff.
‘Ridiculously determined’ Hamilton can “definitely” do five more years
Lewis Hamilton says he can “definitely” race in Formula 1 for another five years as he sets his sights on Michael Schumacher’s all-time records.
Ricciardo: No dip in motivation despite Renault struggles
Daniel Ricciardo says his motivation to push Renault up the Formula 1 pecking order is unwavering despite a tricky start at the French manufacturer.
Horner: Fun really begins when 2021 F1 rules are put to teams
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has warned the 2021 Formula 1 rules shake-up “will change and evolve” once the proposals are put forward to teams.
No F1 tests currently planned for Jamie Chadwick in Williams role
W Series championship leader Jamie Chadwick is not currently planned to complete any Formula 1 tests in her role with Williams.
Sebastian Vettel: Battle with Leclerc at Ferrari positive for team
Sebastian Vettel says his close battle with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari is “positive” for the team, allowing them to better push to the limitations of the SF90 car.
Ferrari to enter F1 Esports Series for first time in 2019
Ferrari will enter Formula 1's official Esports series for the first time in 2019, with all 10 teams signed up for this year's edition.
Spanish GP organisers ask for ‘urgent’ government help to save race
The organisers of the Spanish Grand Prix have requested assistance from the government to help save the Formula 1 race in Barcelona, saying a solution is required “urgently”.
Horner calls for greater focus on driver skill under F1 rule changes
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner says Formula 1 “desperately” needs to place a greater emphasis on driver talent and skill under its revised technical regulations for the 2021 season.
James Key: Renault engine performance step ‘the best I’ve ever seen’
McLaren technical chief James Key says Renault’s step in performance with its power unit for the 2019 Formula 1 season is the best he has ever seen from the French manufacturer.
Red Bull considered extra stop for Max Verstappen in Monaco
Red Bull considered pitting Max Verstappen for a second time in Monaco to try and pick up the point for the fastest lap of the race, but the Dutchman said it was “more fun” battling for the race lead with Lewis Hamilton.
Mattia Binotto: No 'magic solution' for Ferrari in Canada
Ferrari Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto says there is no “magic solution” to turn the team’s form around in time for next weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, but believes it will be in “better shape” to fight at the front with Mercedes.
Why did Mercedes fit Lewis Hamilton with Medium tyres in Monaco?
Mercedes Formula 1 strategy chief James Vowles has explained the team’s decision to fit Lewis Hamilton with Medium tyres for the majority of the Monaco Grand Prix.
2021 F1 rules at “80% or 90%” – Abiteboul
Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul concedes Formula 1 won’t meet a potential June deadline to confirm its 2021 rules and regulations shake-up but he remains confident progress is on course for it to be completed by the end of this year.
Kimi Raikkonen: Two-year break crucial to long F1 career
Kimi Raikkonen doubts he would still be racing in Formula 1 if he had not taken a two-year break from the sport in 2010 and 2011.
Niki Lauda laid to rest in Vienna as hundreds attend funeral
Niki Lauda has been laid to rest in Vienna, Austria following his death at the age of 70 last week. Three-time Formula 1 world champion Lauda passed away last Monday, having undergone a lung transplant last year.