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Vettel: Ferrari ‘still too far away’ from Mercedes in F1 2018
Sebastian Vettel feels Ferrari was “still too far away” from Mercedes through the 2018 Formula 1 season, citing a “significant drop in performance” as proving costly in the closing stages of the season.
Charles Leclerc named FIA Rookie of the Year at St. Petersburg gala
Charles Leclerc has been named the FIA's Rookie of the Year for the second year in a row following an impressive debut season in Formula 1 with Sauber through 2018.
Raikkonen expected bigger difference between Ferrari and Sauber cars
Kimi Raikkonen was surprised not to feel a bigger difference between Ferrari and Sauber's 2018 Formula 1 cars after completing his first test with the latter in Abu Dhabi last month.
Hamilton, Mercedes receive F1 championship trophies at FIA gala
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have officially been crowned Formula 1 world champions for 2018 after receiving their championship trophies at the FIA's end-of-season prize giving on Friday night.
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Carlos Sainz Jr. feels no extra pressure replacing Alonso at McLaren
Carlos Sainz Jr. says he feels no extra pressure stepping into the shoes of two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso at McLaren in 2019, when he will become the only Spanish driver on the grid.
Mercedes facing “setback” with 2019 F1 engine concept
Mercedes has suffered a “setback” with the development of its Formula 1 engine ahead of the 2019 season, according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Hamilton wants email feedback from Mercedes F1 team in bid to improve
Lewis Hamilton has asked his Mercedes team to send him feedback via email on the areas he can improve for 2019 as he sets his sights on becoming Formula 1’s “all-time great”.
Ricciardo: ‘Mentally testing’ 2018 F1 season will make me stronger
Daniel Ricciardo says he will only grow stronger following the “most intense and challenging” Formula 1 season of his career so far.
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Mercedes F1 boss Wolff injured knee during post-season celebrations
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has revealed he suffered a knee injury during the team’s post-season celebrations in Abu Dhabi. The German manufacturer held an end-of-season party following November’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which was won by Lewis Hamilton.
Grosjean: Sports psychologist ‘changed my life’ after Spa 2012
Romain Grosjean says working with a sports psychologist helped him improve his Formula 1 performances after causing a huge crash at the 2012 Belgian Grand Prix.
Brendon Hartley 'still trying to figure out' 2019 plans after F1 exit
Brendon Hartley is working to secure a new racing programme for the 2019 season following his Formula 1 exit, but does not feel the door is closed to make a return to grand prix racing in the future.
Brown: 'Lack of consistent leadership' led to McLaren F1 struggles
"A lack of consistent leadership" was the root cause of McLaren's Formula 1 struggles through 2018 that meant it was years in the making, according to team CEO Zak Brown.
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2019 Formula 1 calendar receives final FIA approval
The proposed Formula 1 calendar for the 2019 season has received final FIA approval following the latest World Motor Sport Council meeting in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday.
Bottas ‘not worried’ about 2020 F1 seat amid Ocon to Mercedes rumours
Valtteri Bottas insists he is “not worried” about rumours linking Esteban Ocon to his Mercedes Formula 1 seat for the 2020 season.
Red Bull confirms Ticktum's '19 racing plans as Auer joins junior team
Red Bull has confirmed junior programme member Dan Ticktum will race in Japan’s Super Formula championship in 2019.
Hamilton: Monger acted as inspiration during F1 2018
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Billy Monger and says the British Formula 3 driver provided him with “real inspiration” during his title-winning season.
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Red Bull Racing extends TAG Heuer partnership, drops engine name deal
Red Bull Racing will retain its ongoing deal with TAG Heuer until at least the end of 2021 but will not use the brand as its engine-naming partner as its joins up with Honda in 2019.
Renault changes F1 team name
Renault Sport Formula One Team will become Renault F1 Team after confirming a name change ahead of the 2019 season.
Vettel not expecting any ‘bulls**t’ from Leclerc at Ferrari in 2019
Sebastian Vettel doubts there will be any issues working with Charles Leclerc as his new Ferrari Formula 1 teammate in 2019, having not had to “deal with any bulls**t” while racing alongside Kimi Raikkonen for the past four seasons.
Verstappen could work with stewards for F1 public service days
Max Verstappen could be made to work closely with stewards in another motorsport category as part of his Formula 1 ‘public service’, FIA president Jean Todt has suggested.
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Brawn: Lack of podiums from F1’s midfield teams ‘unacceptable’
Formula 1 sporting boss Ross Brawn has labelled the lack of podiums achieved by midfield teams in the last two years as “unacceptable”.
Hamilton sends Rossi message: I need to come to the ranch ASAP
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has declared his love for motorbike racing following his test day in Jerez, adding “I’ve always loved two wheels more than four”.
Silverstone warns F1 it won't pay ‘any price’ to keep British GP
Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle has warned Formula 1 officials the circuit will not pay “any price” to keep the British Grand Prix beyond the end of its existing contract in 2019.
Nicholas Latifi joins Williams F1 as reserve driver for 2019
Williams has confirmed Formula 2 racer Nicholas Latifi will join its Formula 1 operation ahead of the 2019 season, taking up the role of reserve driver.
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