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Vettel tops first day of Abu Dhabi test after crash
Sebastian Vettel set the pace on the opening day of the Formula 1 post-season tyre test in Abu Dhabi for Ferrari, as a number of drivers made their first appearances for new teams.
Honda F1 chiefs pay tribute to Hartley after Toro Rosso exit
Honda Formula 1 chiefs Toyoharu Tanabe and Masahasi Yamamoto have paid tribute to Brendon Hartley after his exit from Toro Rosso was confirmed.
Russell pleased with ‘very positive’ first Williams F1 test
George Russell hailed a “very positive” first Formula 1 test outing with Williams in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as he continued his integration with the team.
Hamilton grateful for Vettel battle in F1 2018
Lewis Hamilton says it was a “privilege” and an “honour” going head-to-head with Sebastian Vettel for the 2018 Formula 1 world championship.
Safe engine modes hampered Verstappen in Abu Dhabi F1 finale
Max Verstappen’s slow start to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was caused by his Formula 1 Renault engine going into a “safe mode” due to overheating, according to Red Bull.
Stroll: 'I can't say I've enjoyed my time' with Williams in 2018
Lance Stroll feels he cannot say that he enjoyed his time racing with Williams in Formula 1 through 2018 after a difficult year that saw him score points on only two occasions.
Alonso and Johnson complete F1/NASCAR car swap
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso and seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson got the chance to sample each other’s machinery in Bahrain.
Raikkonen makes Sauber return in Abu Dhabi F1 testing
Kimi Raikkonen made his first appearance as a Sauber driver in over 17 years in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, hitting the track in Formula 1 post-season testing ahead of his 2019 move to the team.
Albon completes Toro Rosso F1 switch for 2019
Toro Rosso has signed Alexander Albon to complete its driver line-up for the 2019 Formula 1 season. The British-Thai driver was a Formula 2 championship contender this season and finished third behind Lando Norris and George Russell in the 2018 standings.
Hamilton and Vettel swap F1 helmets out of ‘highest respect’
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have swapped their Formula 1 helmets with each other in the “highest regard of respect” following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Red Bull thought Ricciardo was on for China win repeat
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner at one stage believed Daniel Ricciardo could go on to win the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Leclerc felt more was possible for Sauber in Abu Dhabi
Charles Leclerc admits he was left wanting more from the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, despite finishing seventh in his final Formula 1 race for Sauber.
Renault celebrates sealing fourth place in F1 2018 championship
Renault has clinched fourth-place in the 2018 Formula 1 constructors’ world championship at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Hamilton and Vettel pay tribute to ‘true F1 legend’ Alonso
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have paid a classy tribute to Fernando Alonso as he bowed out of Formula 1 at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Stewards 'surprised' Alonso cut chicane three laps in a row
Formula 1 race stewards were surprised by Fernando Alonso's decision to cut the chicane on each of the final three laps of Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but never considered black-flagging the McLaren driver during his final race start, according to the FIA's Charlie Whiting.
Bottas’ F1 race engineer to join Mercedes FE programme
Valtteri Bottas’ race engineer will leave Mercedes’ Formula 1 team in order to become the chief race engineer for its new Formula E operation.
Halo did not delay Hulkenberg extraction - Whiting
FIA Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting says Nico Hulkenberg’s extraction from his Renault car was not delayed by the Halo following his crash in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Wolff fears Bottas has been ‘damaged mentally’ by 2018 season
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says he is worried a frustrating 2018 campaign has taken its toll on Valtteri Bottas.
Vettel ‘tried everything’ to beat Hamilton in Abu Dhabi F1 finale
Sebastian Vettel says he “tried everything” to beat 2018 Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton to victory in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Alonso thankful for 'magic' F1 send-off with Hamilton, Vettel
Fernando Alonso has reflected on his Formula 1 finale as a “magic weekend” as he thanked fellow world champions Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel for the improvised donut celebrations after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Verstappen blinded by oil from Gasly’s Honda F1 engine
Max Verstappen compared the last laps of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to “driving through fog” after being blinded by oil from Pierre Gasly’s Honda Formula 1 engine.
Hamilton: Unusual preparation with Will Smith, cautious on tyre plan
Lewis Hamilton has raised concerns over both his unusual pre-race preparation with Will Smith plus a cautious tyre strategy but had faith in his Mercedes squad to dominate to an 11 th victory of the year to cap an outstanding 2018 Formula 1 world title-winning campaign.
Bottas: ‘Not ideal’ Abu Dhabi race sums up my season
Valtteri Bottas believes his run to a lowly fifth place in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix “sums up” his 2018 Formula 1 season.
Ricciardo: I would have loved to have drank out of my shoe
Daniel Ricciardo says he felt “helpless” over the closing stages of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix anchored in fourth place as he failed to reach the podium on his final race for Red Bull.