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Seidl ‘couldn’t wish for any better two drivers’ than Norris and Sainz
McLaren Formula 1 chief Andreas Seidl says he could not wish for any better two drivers than Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz following the team’s impressive start to the 2019 season.
British Grand Prix set for later slot on 2020 F1 calendar
The British Grand Prix is set to take place a week later than usual on the 2020 Formula 1 calendar. This year’s event was held on July 14, but next season’s race at Silverstone has been provisionally pencilled in for July 19 2020, moving it back by exactly a week.
Williams has made ‘bigger gains than anticipated’ in 2019 F1 season
The Williams Formula 1 team has made “bigger gains” than it initially expected during the 2019 season, according to deputy team principal Claire Williams.
Sebastian Vettel: F1 must use common sense to protect classic races
Sebastian Vettel feels Formula 1 bosses should make decisions on "common sense" when shaping the sport's future calendar and do more to protect classic, well-attended races.
Charles Leclerc no longer feels ‘intimidated’ at Ferrari
Charles Leclerc says he no longer feels intimidated in the environment of the Ferrari Formula 1 team and reckons added confidence has boosted his recent performances.
Norris: 'Upbeat’ atmosphere has given McLaren renewed determination
Lando Norris believes a “more upbeat and positive” atmosphere within McLaren has provided the team with added determination throughout the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Mercedes won’t ‘interfere’ with German GP’s F1 future
Mercedes will not “interfere” with any decision regarding the uncertain future of the German Grand Prix and its place on the Formula 1 calendar.
Perez admits he has been ‘caught out’ by Stroll’s race pace
Sergio Perez admits he has been “caught out” by the race pace demonstrated by new Racing Point teammate Lance Stroll so far during the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Max Verstappen has ‘come of age’ in 2019, says Christian Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Max Verstappen has “really come of age” during the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Ricciardo surprised by gap between Gasly and Verstappen
Daniel Ricciardo says seeing Pierre Gasly “a long way off” Max Verstappen at Red Bull made it a tough call at his former team as he felt they could have picked up more points this year.
Steiner: F1 is too reactive to good or bad races
Haas team boss Guenther Steiner says Formula 1 must avoid being “too reactive” in the short term over racing and look to produce “the most exciting sport in the world” over a full season.
Vettel: Ferrari not lacking commitment to F1 fight
Sebastian Vettel has hit back at Ferrari’s critics and is certain the Italian manufacturer remains fully “committed and passionate” to battle its Formula 1 rivals in the title fight.
Kimi Raikkonen: Alfa points total doesn’t tell true story this year
Kimi Raikkonen believes Alfa Romeo’s points total does not accurately reflect its performances through the Formula 1 season so far, praising the team for its recent progression.
Formula 1 team chiefs supportive of reduced winter testing plans
Senior figures from three of Formula 1 teams have given their support to plans for a reduced winter testing schedule in 2020.
Charles Leclerc: Harsh self-criticism best way to deal with errors
Charles Leclerc believes his harsh self-criticism seen occasionally through his Formula 1 career so far is the best way to deal with errors and mistakes.
Haas chief Steiner: I don't need my drivers to get on off-track
Haas Formula 1 team boss Günther Steiner says he does not need drivers Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen to get on with each other off-track - so long as it does not spill over into the team and affect its performance.
George Russell: No need to make sales pitch to Mercedes over F1 future
George Russell feels there is no need for him to make a “sales pitch” to Mercedes about why he would deserve a drive with its Formula 1 team, taking comfort in its decisions about his future.
Lando Norris surprised by level of confidence in rookie F1 season
Lando Norris feels surprised by his growing level of confidence through his first half-season racing in Formula 1, having battled early nerves upon joining the grid for 2019.
Valtteri Bottas matched Kris Meeke’s pace in Toyota rally test
Valtteri Bottas has revealed he was able to match World Rally Championship event winner Kris Meeke’s pace by the end of his try-out in a Toyota Yaris WRC car last month.
Wolff: ‘Complications’ in Hamilton's life have disappeared at Mercedes
Toto Wolff believes the “complications” that were in Lewis Hamilton’s life when he joined Mercedes in 2013 have disappeared during his time with the team, becoming a “better Lewis” with each year that has passed.
Kimi Raikkonen's son Robin gets first taste of go-karting
Kimi Raikkonen may currently be enjoying some time off from Formula 1 during the sport's summer break, but that did not keep the Finn away from the racetrack as his young son, Robin, got behind the wheel of a go-kart of the first time.
Charles Leclerc reveals biggest lesson learned from Vettel at Ferrari
Charles Leclerc has revealed the biggest lesson he has been able to learn from Sebastian Vettel from their time together as teammates so far at Ferrari in 2019.
Sebastian Vettel praises Mattia Binotto for bringing calm to Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel has praised Mattia Binotto’s calming influence as Ferrari’s Formula 1 chief through a difficult start to the 2019 season for the Italian team.
Video: The Debrief: How Albon’s promotion shakes up the Red Bull fold
Following Alexander Albon’s shock promotion to Red Bull, with Pierre Gasly heading in the opposite direction back to Toro Rosso, a dramatic shake-up within the Red Bull fold provides extra intrigue for the remainder of 2019 and looking to next season.