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Fernando Alonso and Jimmie Johnson complete F1/NASCAR car swap
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso and seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson got the chance to sample each other’s machinery in Bahrain.
Kimi Raikkonen makes Sauber return as Abu Dhabi F1 testing commences
Kimi Raikkonen made his first appearance as a Sauber driver in over 17 years in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, hitting the track in Formula 1 post-season testing ahead of his 2019 move to the team.
Albon completes Toro Rosso F1 switch for 2019
Toro Rosso has signed Alexander Albon to complete its driver line-up for the 2019 Formula 1 season. The British-Thai driver was a Formula 2 championship contender this season and finished third behind Lando Norris and George Russell in the 2018 standings.
Hamilton and Vettel swap F1 helmets out of ‘highest respect’
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have swapped their Formula 1 helmets with each other in the “highest regard of respect” following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Red Bull thought Ricciardo was on for China win repeat in Abu Dhabi
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner at one stage believed Daniel Ricciardo could go on to win the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Leclerc felt more was possible for Sauber in Abu Dhabi finale
Charles Leclerc admits he was left wanting more from the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, despite finishing seventh in his final Formula 1 race for Sauber.
Renault celebrates sealing fourth place in F1 2018 championship
Renault has clinched fourth-place in the 2018 Formula 1 constructors’ world championship at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Hamilton and Vettel pay tribute to ‘true F1 legend’ Alonso
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have paid a classy tribute to Fernando Alonso as he bowed out of Formula 1 at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Stewards 'surprised' Alonso cut chicane three laps in a row
Formula 1 race stewards were surprised by Fernando Alonso's decision to cut the chicane on each of the final three laps of Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but never considered black-flagging the McLaren driver during his final race start, according to the FIA's Charlie Whiting.
Bottas’ F1 race engineer to join Mercedes Formula E programme
Valtteri Bottas’ race engineer will leave Mercedes’ Formula 1 team in order to become the chief race engineer for its new Formula E operation.
Halo did not delay Hulkenberg extraction after roll - Whiting
FIA Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting says Nico Hulkenberg’s extraction from his Renault car was not delayed by the Halo following his crash in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Wolff fears Bottas has been ‘damaged mentally’ by 2018 F1 season
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says he is worried a frustrating 2018 campaign has taken its toll on Valtteri Bottas.
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Vettel ‘tried everything’ to beat Hamilton in Abu Dhabi F1 finale
Sebastian Vettel says he “tried everything” to beat 2018 Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton to victory in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Alonso thankful for 'magic' F1 send-off with Hamilton, Vettel
Fernando Alonso has reflected on his Formula 1 finale as a “magic weekend” as he thanked fellow world champions Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel for the improvised donut celebrations after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Verstappen blinded by oil from Gasly’s Honda F1 engine in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen compared the last laps of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to “driving through fog” after being blinded by oil from Pierre Gasly’s Honda Formula 1 engine.
Hamilton: Unusual preparation with Will Smith, cautious on tyre plan
Lewis Hamilton has raised concerns over both his unusual pre-race preparation with Will Smith plus a cautious tyre strategy but had faith in his Mercedes squad to dominate to an 11 th victory of the year to cap an outstanding 2018 Formula 1 world title-winning campaign.
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Bottas: ‘Not ideal’ Abu Dhabi race sums up my 2018 F1 season
Valtteri Bottas believes his run to a lowly fifth place in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix “sums up” his 2018 Formula 1 season.
Ricciardo: I would have loved to have drank out of my shoe
Daniel Ricciardo says he felt “helpless” over the closing stages of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix anchored in fourth place as he failed to reach the podium on his final race for Red Bull.
Lance Stroll confirmed for first Force India F1 test in Abu Dhabi
Force India has confirmed Lance Stroll will enjoy his maiden Formula 1 test with the team in Abu Dhabi next week ahead of his anticipated switch from Williams for 2019.
Hulkenberg “helpless”, uncertain if Halo blocked exit in flipped car
Nico Hulkenberg says he’s unsure if the Halo blocked a quick extraction from his Renault after he flipped over after feeling "helpless" in a scary lap one crash at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Hulkenberg 'shaken up' but uninjured after first-lap roll in Abu Dhabi
Nico Hulkenberg was left shaken up but uninjured after a frightening crash on the opening lap of Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that caused his Renault Formula 1 car to roll multiple times, before eventually coming to rest upside-down against the barrier.
Hamilton, Gasly change engine components for Abu Dhabi GP
Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly have changed engine parts ahead of the 2018 Formula 1 finale but both avoid grid penalties as they take on previously used components.
Jenson Button joins Sky Sports F1 team for 2019
2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button will become a permanent member of Sky Sports F1’s pundit team for 2019.
Leclerc braced for ‘emotional’ Ferrari test in Abu Dhabi
Charles Leclerc says his first outing as an official Ferrari Formula 1 driver in next week’s Abu Dhabi test will be an “emotional” experience. Leclerc will get behind the wheel of Ferrari’s 2018 challenger - the SFH71 - during the two-day post Abu Dhabi Grand Prix test.
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