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F1 confirms Marseille as next festival host city
Formula 1 has announced Marseille will host the third ‘F1 Festival’ during the build-up to the return of the French Grand Prix later this month, while Miami will also host the event in October as a precursor to the United States Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen leads Lewis Hamilton in opening Canada F1 practice
Max Verstappen charged to the head of the field through the opening Formula 1 practice session of the Canadian Grand Prix race weekend on Friday in Montreal, edging out Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton by less than one-tenth of a second.
Haas F1 not expecting ‘magic’ from Canadian GP upgrades
The Haas Formula 1 team is not expecting “magic” results from its significant Canadian Grand Prix upgrade package, according to team principal Guenther Steiner.
Ricciardo ‘understands’ Verstappen’s frustrations amid criticism
Daniel Ricciardo says he sympathises with Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen’s frustrations in light of the barrage of recent criticism he has faced in Formula 1.
2018 F1 tyres more vulnerable than previous years - Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel says Pirelli’s range of tyre compounds for the 2018 Formula 1 season have proven to be “more vulnerable” to degradation than previous years.
Brendon Hartley: 'Silly' to comment on Toro Rosso F1 replacement rumours
Brendon Hartley has responded to reports Toro Rosso looked to replace him for the remainder of the Formula 1 season with McLaren youngster Lando Norris by saying it is “silly for me to comment on rumours.”
Stoffel Vandoorne: I am very closely matched to Fernando Alonso
Stoffel Vandoorne believes he is “very closely matched” to McLaren Formula 1 teammate Fernando Alonso and feels statistical comparisons between the pair do not tell the “whole story”.
Fernando Alonso insists Le Mans result won’t impact on F1 future
Fernando Alonso is adamant his future in Formula 1 will not be swayed by the result he achieves at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Daniel Ricciardo set to avoid Canada F1 grid penalty despite Red Bull fears
Daniel Ricciardo does not need to take a grid penalty for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix despite the initial fears of the Red Bull Formula 1 team.
Valtteri Bottas hopes run of bad luck in 2018 is now behind him
Valtteri Bottas hopes his run of bad luck in the 2018 Formula 1 season has come to an end as he targets a turnaround in fortunes at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes engine delay to be “magnified” in Canada
Lewis Hamilton fears Mercedes could lose out on vital performance at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, after its plans to introduce an upgraded Formula 1 engine were scuppered.
Max Verstappen: I won't change my approach despite F1 criticism
Max Verstappen has vowed never to change his approach to racing despite facing criticism from Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner after a difficult start to the 2018 season.
Carey: Liberty not trying to ‘claim victory’ in bid to improve F1
Formula 1 CEO and chairman Chase Carey has stressed that Liberty Media is not looking to “claim victory” yet in its bid to improve and expand the sport as its focusing on long-term gains and growth.
FIA confirms F1 aerodynamic changes for 2019 after WMSC approval
The World Motor Sport Council has ratified the proposed aerodynamic changes in the Formula 1 technical regulations from 2019 as part of the sport's push to increase overtaking and improve the on-track spectacle.
Mercedes forced to delay planned F1 engine update until French GP
Mercedes will not be debuting its updated Formula 1 power unit as planned at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix due to a "quality issue", forcing the team to postpone its introduction until France in two weeks' time.
FIA reveals new standard F1 helmet for 2019 with increased protection
The FIA has formally revealed the new, mandatory helmet that will be used by all Formula 1 drivers from the 2019 season following a period of study and research to improve safety standards.
McLaren F1 rejects mid-season approach from Toro Rosso for Lando Norris
McLaren has rejected a mid-season approach from Toro Rosso to field its current reserve driver Lando Norris in Formula 1 this year, understood to be in place of the struggling Brendon Hartley.
2019 tweaks no ‘cure’ for F1’s overtaking issues, says Carey
The aerodynamic tweaks to the Formula 1 technical regulations for the 2019 season should not be seen as a “cure” to the sport’s current on-track overtaking difficulties, according to CEO and chairman Chase Carey.
F1 needs more sudden-death situations – Nielsen
Formula 1’s sporting director Steve Nielsen says any major format shake-ups for 2021 will be introduced to increase “sudden-death situations” in the sport as it looks to engage a wider audience.
Wolff: Mercedes stronger than 12 months ago
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has issued a warning to his Formula 1 rivals by claiming the German manufacturer is “in a stronger position in both championships than we were 12 months ago”.
Marquez: Maybe F1 will be a serious idea in a few years
After his first taste of driving a Formula 1 car, Marc Marquez says pulling off a switch to four-wheel racing “will be a serious idea for me in a few years’ time”.
Oliver Rowland and Robert Kubica to split Williams F1 test duties in Hungary
Oliver Rowland will drive in the second in-season Formula 1 test of 2018 for Williams at the Hungaroring later this year.
Criticism of ‘boring’ Monaco GP needs to be kept in proportion - Toto Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes criticism of this year’s Monaco Grand Prix needs to be kept in proportion, adding varying levels of quality in races reflects the “ebb and flow” of a Formula 1 season.
Haas targets greater understanding of Hypersoft F1 tyre heading to Canada
The Haas Formula 1 team is targeting a greater understanding of Pirelli’s Hypersoft tyre compound at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, following its struggles in Monaco.