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F1 Japanese GP: Raikkonen ‘very happy’ despite Ferrari disaster in Singapore, Malaysia
Kimi Raikkonen says Ferrari’s ability to improve the car has given him a confident feeling with his Formula 1 car despite suffering a disaster couple of races in Singapore and Malaysia.
Japanese GP: F1 enters new digital, TV partnership with ESPN in USA
Formula 1 has announced a new ‘multi-year’ partnership with ESPN to broadcast races on its television and digital platforms from 2018.
Kubica and di Resta face Williams test competition
Robert Kubica’s potential return to Formula 1 could move a step closer if he impresses during a two-day test with Williams, while Paul di Resta is also expected to be given a chance to stake his claim for a 2018 race seat.
Wolff outlines Bottas targets to earn long-term Mercedes deal
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the emphasis is on Valtteri Bottas to demonstrate he deserves a long-term deal by delivering the required results for the end of the 2017 Formal 1 season and heading into 2018.
F1 Japanese GP: Where can I watch the Japanese GP?
Formula 1 reaches its final destination heading East at Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton looks to defend his 34-point advantage over Sebastian Vettel in the world champ
Toro Rosso hails ‘fantastic’ Gasly, expects step forward in Japan
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost has described Pierre Gasly’s debut Formula 1 Grand Prix as ‘fantastic’ and expects a further improvement next weekend at the Japanese race, confirming the French driver will remain as Daniil Kvyat’s replacement for another round.
Vettel’s Sepang pace no surprise to Hamilton, Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton was not surprised by Formula 1 title rival Sebastian Vettel’s fight up the order during the Malaysian Grand Prix, saying Mercedes’ pre-race simulations predicted he would finish fourth.
Vettel: Ferrari’s speed ‘promising’ heading towards title run-in
Sebastian Vettel took heart from Ferrari’s pace through the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend despite losing more ground on Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton, believing the Italian marque can have the upper hand through the final five races of the season.
Strategy blunder saw Vandoorne leapfrog Williams pair
Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says a strategic call to switch Lance Stroll and Felipe Massa for track position enabled McLaren-Honda’s Stoffel Vandoorne to pass the pair and finish ahead of them for seventh place in Malaysia.
Gasly 'tried not to f**k up' procedures on F1 debut in Malaysia
Pierre Gasly felt pleased to have completed his first Formula 1 grand prix weekend, finishing P14 in Malaysia despite dealing with a broken water bottle and back pain.
Vettel fears gearbox damage, possible penalty after Stroll clash
Sebastian Vettel is concerned that the gearbox on his Ferrari Formula 1 car may need replacing following his clash with Lance Stroll after the chequered flag in Malaysia, risking a five-place grid penalty at next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
Ricciardo felt 'lonely' in Malaysia before unexpected Vettel charge
Daniel Ricciardo described his Malaysian Grand Prix as "a bit lonely" until he was caught late on by Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel, defending well to take the third place as Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen claimed his second Formula 1 victory.
Alonso shrugs off Vettel's Malaysia blue flag complaints
Fernando Alonso has shrugged off Sebastian Vettel's frustration over allegedly not respecting blue flags while being lapped during Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, saying that he could not have let the Ferrari Formula 1 driver through earlier.
No action taken over Vettel-Stroll crash after chequered flag
The Formula 1 race stewards in Malaysia have confirmed that no action will be taken over the clash between Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll after the chequered flag at Sepang on Sunday.
Mercedes lost so much pace in Malaysia, says Wolff
After struggling on Friday over a second off Sebastian Vettel's pace, Mercedes' race pace was no reassurance to team boss Toto Wolff despite seeing his team increase its lead in the Formula 1 world championship.
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Ocon: 'Big points' possible for Force India in Malaysia
Esteban Ocon believes Force India could be in contention for "big points" in Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix after leading the tight midfield battle in qualifying, taking P6 on the grid.
Ricciardo gave Verstappen 'half a tenth' for 20th birthday in Malaysia qualifying
Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo has claimed he got Formula 1 teammate Max Verstappen half a tenth of a second's worth of pace for his 20th birthday after qualifying behind him for the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Gasly wants to see out F1 season, skip Super Formula finale
Pierre Gasly would like to see out the Formula 1 season with Toro Rosso and give up the chance to win the Super Formula title at the Suzuka finale that clashes with the United States Grand Prix weekend.
Vandoorne: P7 in Malaysia qualifying 'as good as it gets'
Stoffel Vandoorne called qualifying seventh for the Malaysian Grand Prix "as good as it gets" after McLaren entered the Formula 1 race weekend expected to struggle at the power-hungry Sepang circuit..
Alonso hails 'a step forward' for McLaren despite questions over new parts
Fernando Alonso feels McLaren has made "a clear step forward" after getting both cars into the final stage of Formula 1 qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday, but did question just how good the updated parts of his MCL32 car are.
Vettel: Malaysia engine issue 'part of motor racing'
Sebastian Vettel was left downbeat after an engine issue prevented him from setting a lap time during qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix, but said it was "part of motor racing".
Hamilton takes Malaysia F1 pole as disaster strikes Vettel
Lewis Hamilton took a huge step towards his fourth Formula 1 drivers' championship by taking pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday as chief title rival Sebastian Vettel failed to set a time in Q1, resigning him to the back of the grid for the start of the race.
Stewards take no action over Verstappen-Palmer Malaysia FP3 clash
The FIA race stewards in Malaysia have confirmed that no action will be taken over the clash between Max Verstappen and Jolyon Palmer in the final Formula 1 practice session on Saturday morning.