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Ricciardo: F1 races will make contract situation “easier to handle”
Daniel Ricciardo says he’s eager to get the 2018 Formula 1 world championship underway to quell the questions about his future move in the sport.
Kubica “more prepared” for F1 race seat in Williams role
Robert Kubica believes his reserve driver role at Williams has already placed him in a stronger position for a potential full-time Formula 1 race seat in 2019.
Renault aiming to be “comfortably” P4 in F1 2018
Renault needs to be in a position where it can “comfortably maintain” fourth place in the Formula 1 constructors’ championship, according to the team’s chief technical officer Bob Bell.
Alonso not expecting surprises at 2018 F1 opener
Fernando Alonso says the 2018 Formula 1 world championship season opener is unlikely to host any surprising results with teams catching up on pre-season mileage at the second test at Circuit de Catalunya.
F1 pre-season testing 2018: Laps and Mileage
Following the conclusion of F1’s pre-season testing programme in Barcelona, here is a complete run-down of the laps and mileage completed by all teams from both weeks of running.
Boullier: McLaren had to be ambitious with new F1 car
McLaren had no option but to be ambitious in the design of its new Formula 1 car for the 2018 season despite enduring a difficult pre-season testing programme, according to racing director Eric Boullier.
Sirotkin doesn't feel added pressure from Kubica
Sergey Sirotkin says he does not feel under any added pressure from Williams Formula 1 reserve driver Robert Kubica, claiming the pair enjoy a "nice working relationship".
Leclerc angry with himself after late F1 testing error
Charles Leclerc was left frustrated after spinning out during the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona on Friday, marking his third error across the space of the winter running programme for Sauber.
Hamilton expecting 'real challenge' from Red Bull
Lewis Hamilton is excited by the prospect of a more open fight at the front of the Formula 1 field in 2018, believing that Red Bull could be a "real challenge" in the fight for both world championships.
Boullier: Alonso in a 'different mindset' for 2018
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has stressed that Fernando Alonso remains happy at the team despite some struggles through Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona, saying the Spaniard is in a "different mindset" this year.
Allison sends out warning shot on Mercedes reliability
Mercedes technical director James Allison has described his team’s 1,040 laps of reliable running as “chastening” to not even reach the edge of the German manufacturer’s complete life cycle of its power unit components.
Alonso ends 'rollercoaster' day P2 for McLaren
Fernando Alonso was pleased with how his "rollercoaster" final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing ended after recovering from four hours on the sidelines to finish second for McLaren in Barcelona.
Raikkonen: Ferrari in strong position
Kimi Raikkonen has rated Ferrari’s 2018 Formula 1 world championship challenger as “overall a strong package” as he rounded out pre-season testing on top.
Hartley: Atmosphere at Toro Rosso improved with Honda
Brendon Hartley insists the atmosphere within Toro Rosso has shifted since new Formula 1 engine partner Honda came onboard, providing the team with a “real sense of opportunity” heading into 2018.
Ricciardo wary of Ferrari threat in fight to catch Mercedes
Daniel Ricciardo says he’s hesitant in predicting where Red Bull will slot into the Formula 1 team pecking order for 2018 having seen the fluctuation in pace from Ferrari and Mercedes.
Raikkonen closes out F1 winter testing fastest for Ferrari
Kimi Raikkonen closed out Formula 1's pre-season testing programme in Barcelona at the top of the timesheets for Ferrari, posting the second-fastest time of the winter in the SF71H car.
McLaren explains Alonso Friday F1 test issue
McLaren has confirmed the issue that forced Fernando Alonso to park up after just one hour of running on the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona on Friday.
Bottas: Mercedes bend and flex an amazing feeling
Valtteri Bottas has described how his Mercedes feels as if it’s “bending and flexing” through the corners at Circuit de Catalunya having caught the eye during a blistering race simulation on the penultimate day of F1 testing.
Kubica gives up final F1 test afternoon for Stroll
Williams has confirmed that Robert Kubica volunteered to give up his final scheduled afternoon of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona in order to give Lance Stroll more time behind the wheel of the FW41 car.
Raikkonen on top as McLaren, Renault hit by fresh unreliability pain
Kimi Raikkonen leads the timesheet for Ferrari midway through the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing having gone for a qualifying simulation as McLaren and Renault each suffered a fresh setbacks.
Pirelli confirms Hypersoft tyres for Canada
Pirelli has confirmed its new-for-2018 Hypersoft compound tyre will be made available to Formula 1 teams for the Canadian Grand Prix in June.