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F1 commissions Hollywood composer Brian Tyler to write theme music
Liberty Media has commissioned musician Brian Tyler to compose the new theme music for Formula 1 ahead of the 2018 season.
Perez: Tough for Force India to keep P4 with McLaren, Renault threat
Sergio Perez has cast doubt on Force India’s ability to keep hold of fourth place for a third consecutive season in the Formula 1 world constructors’ championship.
Kevin Magnussen open to future full-time IndyCar switch after F1
Kevin Magnussen is open to making a full-time switch to IndyCar after his Formula 1 career so he can fulfill a long-held dream of racing in the Indianapolis 500.
Hamilton: 'No more excuses' for Bottas at Mercedes F1
Lewis Hamilton says there are "no more excuses" for Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Valtteri Bottas to be competitive through 2018 as he gears up for his second season with the team.
McLaren pleased with “efficient” Renault F1 partnership
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has praised the working relationship between his team and new Formula 1 engine partner Renault following the opening week of pre-season testing.
Mansell: Alonso could score F1 own goal for McLaren
1992 Formula 1 world champion Nigel Mansell is worried Fernando Alonso’s dual motorsport commitments in 2018 could come at a cost to his F1 hopes with McLaren.
Williams calls on Liberty to protect F1’s future
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams says Liberty Media must ensure Formula 1’s future is protected, amid continued discussions over the direction the sport is taking.
Abiteboul unsure FIA can fully enforce F1 oil burn regulation in qualifying
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has cast doubts over whether the FIA will be able to successfully clamp down on Formula 1 teams burning oil during qualifying in 2018.
Liberty reports rise in F1 broadcast and sponsorship revenue for 2017
Liberty Media saw a rise in Formula 1’s revenue from broadcast partners and sponsorship agreements through 2017, but the sport made a total loss of $37 million across the year.
F1: Hamilton wants to beat Vettel at his best “so it’s more painful”
Lewis Hamilton has issued a warning to Formula 1 world title rival Sebastian Vettel by declaring he wants to beat him "at his best because then it’s more painful".
F1: Alonso hails “perfect” McLaren-Renault integration
Fernando Alonso says the McLaren-Renault MCL33 “ran perfectly all day” as he completed the first Formula 1 pre-season test at Circuit de Catalunya.
Pirelli confirms F1 2018 tyre testing programme
Pirelli has confirmed its Formula 1 tyre testing programme for 2018, with all 10 teams signed up once again to help develop its future compounds.
Pierre Gasly: Toro Rosso test mileage answers Honda F1 critics
Pierre Gasly feels Toro Rosso's charge to the top of the lap charts through the first Formula 1 pre-season test in Barcelona this week has answered many of engine partner Honda's critics following the winter switch.
Verstappen not concerned by Red Bull’s lack of F1 running
Max Verstappen is remaining upbeat about Red Bull’s chances in 2018 despite a lack of running during the first week of Formula 1 pre-season testing at Barcelona.
Hamilton: I’m ready to race despite limited testing
Lewis Hamilton has issued a confident battle cry declaring he’s ready to race for the 2018 Formula 1 world championship in the hunt for a fifth world title.
F1: Hamilton on top as Red Bull struggle
Lewis Hamilton has clinched top spot on the times for Mercedes on the final day of the opening Formula 1 pre-season test from McLaren’s Stoffel Vandoorne as Red Bull hit trouble.
James Key: F1 pre-season tests in Bahrain 'perfectly doable'
Formula 1 should return to a split pre-season testing schedule that includes some hot weather running in Bahrain to prevent a loss of track time due to the conditions, according to Toro Rosso technical boss James Key.
F1: Vettel uncertain on Ferrari pace after “tough” week
Sebastian Vettel has held reservations on where Ferrari will be in the Formula 1 pecking order for 2018 after the first pre-season test due to disrupt track running caused by snow and rain.
Barcelona F1 test times - Thursday 1pm
Full testing times from the fourth day of the first F1 pre-season test at Circuit de Catalunya, Spain [Thursday – 1pm]. 1. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport 1m 25.945s 54 laps
F1 teams crank up mileage as times tumble
Formula 1 teams have been playing catch-up on lost mileage from yesterday’s washout due to the snow and rain as warmer weather returned to Circuit de Catalunya on the morning of the final day of the first pre-season test.
Kubica: F1 comparisons with Sirotkin “irrelevant”
Robert Kubica has warned against comparing his lap times against full-time Williams Formula 1 driver Sergey Sirotkin during pre-season testing.
Force India: Perez, Ocon past 'conflict stage' of F1 partnership
Force India Formula 1 teammates Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon remain free to race in 2018 after getting through the "conflict stage" of their partnership, according to team chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer.
McLaren not looking for traditional F1 title sponsor
McLaren executive director Zak Brown says he is not looking for a traditional title sponsor for the Formula 1 team as he wants to keep its name intact by not attaching it to another brand.
Snowy conditions washout F1 testing
The third day of the 2018 Formula 1 pre-season testing was effectively washed out by snow and rain as a total of 17 laps were completed by all F1 teams with no competitive times set.