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Bahrain 2014 influenced Mercedes’ British GP strategic variance
Mercedes believed its split strategy at the British Grand Prix was creating an opportunity for both of its Formula 1 drivers to fight for victory for the entirety of the race.
Wolff: Bottas has stepped up Mercedes performances this year
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Valtteri Bottas has made significant improvements to his performances this season as he remains tight-lipped on the team’s 2020 driver plans.
FE champion Vergne open to top three F1 team offer
Two-time FIA Formula E champion Jean-Eric Vergne says he would consider a return to Formula 1, but only with a team that could fight for wins and titles.
Monchaux to replace Resta as Alfa Romeo technical director
Alfa Romeo has confirmed Jan Monchaux will take over as the technical director for its Formula 1 team on August 1, replacing Simone Resta.
Hamilton backs Vettel to rebound from current struggles
Lewis Hamilton has backed Sebastian Vettel to rebound from his difficult run of form through the 2019 Formula 1 season after the points gap between the two grew to 100 points at Silverstone last weekend.
Mercedes wary of ‘unconscious favouritism’ for its F1 drivers
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff is wary about “unconsciously” favouring either of its drivers by carrying out different strategies at the British Grand Prix.
Rich Energy changes name, confirms Storey exit
The title sponsor of the Haas Formula 1 team, Rich Energy, has changed its name and confirmed the exit of CEO William Storey.
Schumacher’s F1 records still on another level to Hamilton – Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton is on the path to match Michael Schumacher’s all-time Formula 1 records but feels the seven-time world champion’s feats remain on “a totally different level”.
Vettel under a different kind of pressure at Ferrari – Brawn
Former Ferrari chief Ross Brawn believes Sebastian Vettel is facing new problems at the Italian squad in 2019 as his woes continued with a crash with Max Verstappen during the British Grand Prix.
Singapore Grand Prix’s showstopper music competition!
To celebrate the countdown to the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2019, a global competition has been launched offering the ultimate race and VIP concert experience.
Hamilton: Maintaining respect with Bottas vital
Lewis Hamilton says it is vital he and Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Valtteri Bottas maintain respect for one another as the 2019 title fight intensifies.
Mercedes against “dirty” battles between Hamilton and Bottas
While Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is happy to let Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas race freely against each other but has made a stand against “dirty” racing which he feels took place between Red Bull and Ferrari drivers during the British Grand Prix.
Sainz: McLaren took P6 despite not being at ‘100 percent’
Carlos Sainz Jr took extra confidence from his strong result at the British Grand Prix despite feeling he and his McLaren Formula 1 car were not at “100 percent.”
Hamilton says Safety Car did not ‘make a difference’ to win
Five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton believes he would have won the British Grand Prix even without a Safety Car due to the strategy he was running.
Steiner: Haas drivers digging the hole even deeper
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has read the riot act to his drivers Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen after the pair clashed on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix and effectively ended the squad’s charge ot increase its woes at a difficult time for the US squad.
Ferrari and Red Bull now “pretty close” - Binotto
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Mattia Binotto says his side must improve if it is to avoid being overtaken by Red Bull as the second-best team during 2019.
Gasly hails “best race of the year” with Red Bull breakthrough
Pierre Gasly has described his British Grand Prix as “by far the best weekend of the year” as he enjoyed a breakthrough weekend for Red Bull.
Hamilton: Record British GP win feels as good as 2008
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says winning the British Grand Prix for a record sixth time felt as good as his first-ever victory at Silverstone in 2008.
Bottas says Mercedes’ decision not to one-stop was a mistake
Valtteri Bottas says a one-stop strategy during the British Grand Prix was “out of the question” and admits Mercedes made an error.
Leclerc: Verstappen fight the most fun I've had in F1
Charles Leclerc says the wheel-to-wheel fight with Max Verstappen during Sunday's British Grand Prix was the most fun he has had in his Formula 1 career, feeling his defensive moves "always borderline" but within the rules.
Verstappen: Leclerc sore from Austria, podium on before Vettel hit
Max Verstappen felt a certain podium at the British Grand Prix was denied by Sebastian Vettel’s smash as he spent the majority of the race fighting with against both Ferrari drivers, fresh from his fierce battle with Charles Leclerc from the last race.
Vettel accepts blame for Verstappen collision
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel has accepted responsibility for causing a collision with Max Verstappen during the British Grand Prix.
Haas F1 team’s reputation ‘not damaged’ by Rich Energy saga
Haas Formula 1 team boss Guenther Steiner insists the US squad’s reputation has not been damaged by the saga involving its title sponsor Rich Energy.
Binotto: Ferrari not blaming Pirelli for 2019 F1 tyre saga
Ferrari acknowledges the difficult task Pirelli has in developing Formula 1 tyres and is “not blaming” the Italian manufacturer for the job it is doing, according Mattia Binotto.