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Andrea Stella promoted in McLaren F1 management reshuffle for 2020
Andrea Stella has been promoted to McLaren Formula 1 racing director as part of a senior management restructure carried out by team principal Andreas Seidl for 2020.
New F1 teams must make good business sense – Carey
Formula 1 chief Chase Carey says any new teams must have a strong business strategy for all parties involved as the sport assesses prospective entrants.
Ricciardo: I don’t like seeing myself in ninth place
Daniel Ricciardo feels his first year at Renault hasn’t been representative to his personal place in the Formula 1 pecking order having ended 2019 in ninth place in the drivers’ standings.
Kubica gets Alfa Romeo reserve role as PKN ORLEN partners Alfa Romeo
Robert Kubica will carry out reserve driver duties for Alfa Romeo during the 2020 Formula 1 season after the team secured a new partnership with PKN ORLEN.
Lewis Hamilton: Only smart to think about future amid Ferrari rumours
Six-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says it is “only smart and wise” to consider his future amid increased speculation linking him with a potential move to Ferrari.
Lando Norris sets McLaren car targets for 2020 F1 season
Lando Norris has outlined increased downforce and car efficiency as the key areas for McLaren to improve on heading into the 2020 Formula 1 season.
Lewis Hamilton not dwelling on leaving legacy in Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton is not dwelling on thoughts of leaving a legacy in Formula 1 once his time in the sport comes to an end, saying he prefers to focus on enjoying the successful moments as they happen.
Wolff: Lauda’s death overshadows Mercedes’ 2019 F1 season
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the passing of Niki Lauda “just overshadows everything else” having seen his squad secure the 2019 Formula 1 world drivers’ and constructors’ titles for a historic sixth consecutive year.
Shorter tests, race weekends to combat F1 calendar expansion
Formula 1 chief Chase Carey has outlined a reduction in testing and a race weekend overhaul set are key changes to help relieve the strain of a longer race calendar in the future.
Latifi takes confidence from 2019 F1 rookies moving up after F2
Nicholas Latifi says watching the strong seasons Lando Norris, Alexander Albon and George Russell all enjoyed in 2019 means he’s confident he can emulate them as the next rookie to reach Formula 1.
Hamilton picks out highs and lows of 2019 F1 season
After wrapping up an historic sixth Formula 1 world title, Lewis Hamilton has reflected on plenty of highs and lows he’s experienced across the 2019 season including a win in Monaco which acted as one of his “least favourite” races of the year.
Lewis Hamilton absent from 2019 New Years Honours list
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is once again absent from the Queen’s New Years Honours List after the 2019 selections were revealed.
Stroll: Racing Point transition left team on 'back foot' for F1 2019
Lance Stroll reckons Racing Point’s transition from the former Force India squad put the team “on the back foot” heading into the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Daniel Ricciardo keen to work on team building at Renault for 2020
Daniel Ricciardo is eager to have a greater presence at Renault away from Formula 1 weekends, identifying greater team building as a way to take his relationship with the team “to the next level”.
Toto Wolff: 2019 a season of three parts for Mercedes
Toto Wolff says 2019 was a season of three distinct parts for Mercedes as it charged to a sixth straight set of Formula 1 world championships, breaking Ferrari’s record.
McLaren chief Seidl a fan of Norris and Sainz’s aggression on-track
McLaren Formula 1 chief Andreas Seidl is happy with the aggressive on-track approach shown by both Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris through the 2019 season.
Williams sells majority stake in Advanced Engineering company
Williams has sold a majority stake in its technology and engineering company, Williams Advanced Engineering, ahead of the 2020 season.
Perez wants podiums, P4 in the championship for Racing Point in 2020
Sergio Perez has set his sights on returning to the podium and lifting Racing Point to fourth place in the constructors’ championship in 2020 – something he believes can be aided by the stability in the rules.
Williams: Signing George Russell one of the best decisions in years
The faith shown in youth through the signing of George Russell is one of the best decisions Williams has taken in recent years, according to deputy team chief Claire Williams. Williams signed Russell for the 2019 season off the back of his Formula 2 title win, partnering Robert Kubica.
Norris eager to forget lost points heading into 2020
Lando Norris says he won’t dwell on key missed opportunities due to reliability issues which could have made his rookie Formula 1 campaign even greater for McLaren.
Steiner: Grosjean, Magnussen not to blame for Haas’ poor season
Haas team boss Guenther Steiner says no blame can be laid on either Romain Grosjean or Kevin Magnussen for its poor 2019 Formula 1 campaign which was hampered by car performance flaws.
Leclerc signs Ferrari contract extension until 2024
Charles Leclerc has secures a new contract extension at Ferrari which will keep him at the Italian manufacturer until the end of the 2024 season.
2021 right time for McLaren engine switch with “clean sheet of paper”
McLaren boss Zak Brown says switching engine suppliers in 2021 became the most logical time given the wider rules overhaul set to hit Formula 1 which he believes gives the team greater scope to take advantage of the changes.
Perez sees “big year ahead of us” at Racing Point in 2020
Sergio Perez sees 2020 as pivotal to Racing Point’s progress in the Formula 1 pecking order following a transitional season fraught with a weak car in qualifying trim.