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Red Bull sets launch date for 2018 F1 challenger
Red Bull will unveil its 2018 Formula 1 challenger - the RB14 - on February 19. The Milton Keynes-based outfit posted a tweet revealing that the RB14 would launch on February 19, but no further details were provided.
Stroll inspired by how Hamilton handles F1 pressure
Lance Stroll says he is taking inspiration on how to handle pressure in his F1 career from four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Chase Carey defends F1, calls Formula E 'more of a street party'
Formula 1 CEO and chairman Chase Carey has hit back at comments by Formula E boss Alejandro Agag that the all-electric series will be the only viable form of motorsport in 20 years' time, likening the championship to "more of a street party".
F1 halo opens ‘interesting avenues’ for short-term aero gains
McLaren’s chief of aerodynamics Peter Prodromou says the installation of the new Halo safety device will provide short-term chances for performance jumps in Formula 1 at the start of 2018.
Ricciardo eyes Hamilton as future F1 teammate
Daniel Ricciardo is eager to take on reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton as his future teammate as he begins to weight up his options in the sport.
F1: Boullier feared Alonso exit from McLaren
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says he was 100 percent certain Fernando Alonso would leave the team after its disastrous third season of its Honda partnership in Formula 1.
F1: Whiting eager to ‘open everybody’s eyes’ at FIA race director seminar
Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting is keen to see all FIA championships learn from each other at a seminar in Geneva with new ideas on governing track limits discussed.
F1 costs are totally out of control and Liberty, FIA must act
McLaren executive director Zak Brown has slammed the current financial strategy in Formula 1 and urges owners Liberty Media and governing body FIA to put a plan in place “as the highest priority”.
Alonso’s WEC, Toyota involvement ‘very minimised’ – McLaren
McLaren has described Fernando Alonso’s commitment to Toyota and the World Endurance Championship as minimal and emphasised he’s a Formula 1 driver being loaned to endurance racing despite the date switch of the 6 hours of Fuji being solely to cater for the Spaniard.
Ferrari’s 2018 F1 car roars into life
Ferrari has released a teaser video of its new 2018 Formula 1 car firing up for the first time as it boosts anticipation ahead of its launch.
Chase Carey: Formula 1 will still have 'pretty girls' at races
Formula 1 will "continue to have pretty girls at races" despite its decision to stop using 'grid girls' for the 2018 season, according to series CEO and chairman Chase Carey.
McLaren F1 open to re-signing Lewis Hamilton if he leaves Mercedes
McLaren has confirmed its interest in re-signing Lewis Hamilton for the 2019 Formula 1 season should the four-time world champion opt to leave Mercedes.
Zak Brown warns Liberty against bowing to Mercedes, Ferrari F1 pressure
McLaren executive director Zak Brown believes Formula 1 owner Liberty Media must not bow to pressure from manufacturer front-runners Mercedes and Ferrari when making decisions about the sport's future, saying the fans' interests must be put first moving forward.
McLaren targets Red Bull-Renault era of F1 domination
McLaren chief aerodynamicist Peter Prodromou is eager to build a relationship with Renault to emulate the partnership it enjoyed with Red Bull Racing which led to four consecutive Formula 1 world titles but concedes he remains nervous ahead of pre-season testing.
Zak Brown keen not to disrupt Lando Norris' F1, F2 commitments
McLaren Formula 1 chief Zak Brown is eager not to disrupt junior driver Lando Norris' commitments through 2018 despite an impressive showing by the youngster in the Rolex 24 at Daytona last month.
Renault becomes partner for French GP return at Paul Ricard
Renault has been named as an official partner for the returning French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard this coming June as part of the manufacturer's 120th anniversary celebrations.
High costs make Kyalami return to F1 calendar unlikely
The Kyalami circuit is unlikely to return to the Formula 1 calendar in the near-future due to the “prohibitive costs” of staging a grand prix.
McLaren announces 'wide-ranging' F1 partnership with Dell Technologies
McLaren has formally announced a new, long-term partnership with technology and computing giant Dell ahead of the 2018 Formula 1 season.
Allison: Halo requires “London bus” scale F1 car strengthening
Mercedes technical director James Allison says the Halo Formula 1 cockpit protection system needs to be strong enough to withstand the weight of a London double decker bus.
Renault: Three-engine F1 limit a “headache” for 2018
Formula 1’s new three-engine limit will present teams with a “headache” for the 2018 season, according to Renault’s Cyril Abiteboul.
Mercedes F1 keeping 'eyes open' in search for next Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes is working hard to keep its eyes open at junior levels in a bid to identify the next racing star who could emulate Lewis Hamilton in Formula 1, according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Pierre Gasly felt 'angry' to miss out on 2017 F1 seat to Kvyat
Pierre Gasly has revealed that he felt "angry, disappointed and sad" after initially missing out on a Formula 1 seat at Toro Rosso to Daniil Kvyat for the 2017 season.
Brown: McLaren needs F1 success before IndyCar return
Zak Brown says McLaren needs to return to winning ways in Formula 1 before it would consider a full-time move into IndyCar.
Webber urges Ricciardo to focus on beating Verstappen, not F1 future
Daniel Ricciardo should focus on beating teammate Max Verstappen in 2018 rather than worrying about his Formula 1 future beyond this year, according to former Red Bull driver Mark Webber.