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Giovinazzi confident of Alfa Romeo stay if recent form continues
Antonio Giovinazzi is confident he will retain his Formula 1 drive with Alfa Romeo for 2020 if he can continue his recent form after impressive drives in Italy and Singapore.
Carlos Sainz ‘trying not to lose my head’ over recent non-scores
Carlos Sainz is refusing to dwell on his recent run of non-scores, taking heart from breaking his points drought with a run to sixth place in Russia last weekend.
2020 F1 calendar confirmed, sporting regulation tweaks set for vote
The 2020 Formula 1 world championship calendar has been officially confirmed with no changes to the provisional plans, while changes to the sporting regulations have been discussed at the latest FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting which will be voted on in the coming weeks.
FP1 ‘always a struggle’ for Albon as Red Bull adjustment continues
Alexander Albon feels opening practice for each Formula 1 race weekend is “always a struggle” at the moment as he continues to adjust to Red Bull’s car following his mid-season promotion from Toro Rosso.
No ill-feeling from Spygate scandal in McLaren-Mercedes reunion
Toto Wolff says there is no lingering ill-feeling between McLaren and Mercedes over the Spygate saga that rocked Formula 1 back in 2007 ahead of their reunion in two years’ time.
Williams names cause of Russell's Russian GP off, explains Kubica DNF
Williams has explained a wheel nut retainer issue triggered George Russell’s crash at the Russian Grand Prix, while reasoning numerous crash damages were the cause behind retiring Robert Kubica’s car during the race.
Formula 1: No serious discussions with new teams for 2021
Formula 1 has issued a statement denying there are strong candidates to join the grid for the 2021 season, saying there are "no serious discussion" taking place with interested parties.
New Campos-linked Formula 1 project eyeing 2021 entry
A new Formula 1 project with links to Spanish team Campos Racing has announced its intentions to join the grid for the 2021 season, saying it is in "advanced negotiations" over an entry.
Daniil Kvyat: Russian GP move to St Petersburg could open race up
Daniil Kvyat is open to the idea of the Russian Grand Prix moving to St Petersburg from 2021, believing it could help make the race more accessible to fans.
Kubica sponsor seeking clarity over Russian GP retirement
One of Robert Kubica's major sponsors has confirmed it will talk to Williams about the decision to retire Robert Kubica from last weekend's Russian Grand Prix in order to save car parts.
Sochi engine changes not just about Japanese GP – Red Bull
Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan has dismissed the idea the team deliberately took on extra power unit parts in order to avoid penalties for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix which represents Red Bull’s first home race with engine partners Honda.
Vettel should avoid power unit penalty for Japanese GP
Ferrari is confident Sebastian Vettel will not need to take a grid penalty for the Japanese Grand Prix as it can rotate between his current power unit parts still in use following his mechanical retirement in Russia.
Hamilton not against shaking up “boring” F1 formats
Lewis Hamilton says he is open to ideas to tweak Formula 1 race weekend formats with a particular focus at circuits where racing is typically “boring” such as the Singapore and Monaco rounds.
Binotto: No point regretting Ferrari’s early season form
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has dismissed regrets over the poor start his Italian team made to the 2019 Formula 1 world championship and wants to take the positives out of it.
Hulkenberg expecting future to be resolved in ‘matter of weeks’
Following the confirmation of his Renault exit, all eyes have been on Nico Hulkenberg’s future which the German driver says will be confirmed later this month as he remains tight-lipped on his options.
Mercedes challengers to Ferrari now – Wolff
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff sees his squad as the challengers to Ferrari in Formula 1 despite its healthy points lead in the 2019 world championship standings.
Vettel-Leclerc dynamic “potentially explosive”, says Brawn
Ross Brawn has warned Ferrari its driver combination of Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc must be handled carefully as he sees it as “potentially explosive” following their face-off during the Russian Grand Prix.
FIA to review F1 helmet design change rule after driver backlash
Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has confirmed the FIA will review the regulation limiting the number of helmet designs drivers can use each season for 2020.
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes teamwork vital after Ferrari fractions
Lewis Hamilton believes it is “vital” he and Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Valtteri Bottas maintain respect and work together in the wake of Ferrari’s intra-team controversy at the Russian Grand Prix.
Kimi Raikkonen seeks answers after ‘nightmare’ run of F1 form
Kimi Raikkonen took responsibility for his Russian Grand Prix jump-start penalty but has called on the Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team to find answers for a “nightmare” run.
Mattia Binotto says having two top drivers at Ferrari is a “luxury”
Ferrari chief Mattia Binotto says he views having two top drivers as a “luxury” amid the latest controversy between Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc in Formula 1’s Russian Grand Prix.
Mercedes tyre choice was “crucial” to Russian GP win, says Toto Wolff
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff believes his side’s strategy gamble to start the Russian Grand Prix on Medium tyres was a “crucial” factor behind its victory.
Sebastian Vettel: V12s comment after Russia DNF ‘very bitter’
Sebastian Vettel has acknowledged his comment that Formula 1 should bring back V12 engines following his retirement from the Russian Grand Prix was “very bitter”.
Ferrari told Vettel to stop immediately for 'safety reasons'
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Mattia Binotto says Sebastian Vettel was instructed to stop his car immediately following his MGU-K failure because it was the safest thing to do.