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McLaren announces expanded partnership with British American Tobacco
McLaren has announced an expanded partnership with British American Tobacco ahead of the 2020 Formula 1 season. McLaren linked up with BAT on a multi-year deal back in February, running branding for its ‘A Better Tomorrow’ campaign and Vuse vapour product on its race suits and car.
Max Verstappen feels closer than ever to having title-winning car
Max Verstappen believes he is closer than ever to having a car capable of winning the Formula 1 world championship with Red Bull, feeling upbeat about his prospects heading into 2020.
Bottas: Brazil DNF, engine penalty less painful with title decided
Valtteri Bottas says his retirement from the Brazilian Grand Prix and subsequent grid drop would have been “more painful” had he still been in Formula 1 title contention.
Robert Kubica eyes F1 test role alongside DTM race seat for 2020
Robert Kubica is looking to combine a Formula 1 test role alongside with a race seat in DTM for the 2020 season.
Leclerc and Vettel still free to race after Brazil clash
Charles Leclerc says that he remains free to race with Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel following talks in the wake of their clash at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Mercedes’ Brazil GP strategy mistakes not a “major drama” - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has downplayed the strategic mistakes made by the Mercedes Formula 1 team during the Brazilian Grand Prix, insisting they were a direct result of “experimenting”.
Haas running live simulator for first time over Abu Dhabi weekend
Haas will run a live Formula 1 simulator program throughout the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race weekend for the first time as a trial for 2020, according to Gunther Steiner.
Albon did not want to ‘over defend’ against Hamilton in Brazil clash
Alexander Albon says he did not want to “over defend” against Lewis Hamilton prior to their Brazilian Grand Prix collision and admits he could have handled the situation differently.
Williams explains late announcement of Nicholas Latifi for 2020
Williams Formula 1 deputy chief Claire Williams says the team opted against confirming Nicholas Latifi in a race seat for 2020 in order to avoid distracting him from his Formula 2 title bid.
Engine change puts Valtteri Bottas at back of the grid in Abu Dhabi
Valtteri Bottas is set to start this weekend’s 2019 Formula 1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking on a fresh engine. The Finn retired from the Brazilian Grand Prix due to a problem with his power unit which developed late on in the Interlagos race.
Williams confirms Nicholas Latifi to complete 2020 F1 grid
Williams has confirmed that Nicholas Latifi will replace Robert Kubica in its line-up for the 2020 Formula 1 season.
Hamilton's future at Mercedes set to be influenced by Wolff decision
Six-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says Toto Wolff’s future will influence his own decision whether to continue with Mercedes beyond the end of 2020.
Ferrari ‘knows how to move forward’ from clash after driver talks
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Mattia Binotto says Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc "know how to move forward” after holding clear-the-air talks following their Brazilian Grand Prix collision.
Pirelli hopes for more representative 2020 tyre test in Abu Dhabi
Pirelli boss Mario Isola hopes the upcoming Abu Dhabi tyre test will provide Formula 1 teams with a clearer picture of its new compounds for the 2020 season.
Andreas Seidl: McLaren has fresh motivation after Brazil podium
McLaren’s Andreas Seidl says achieving a first podium in five years has provided his team with “all the motivation we need” heading into the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Honda commits to F1 for 2021 season with one-year Red Bull extension
Honda will remain in Formula 1 until at least the end of the 2021 season after penning a new one-year deal with Red Bull.
Toto Wolff says Mercedes has a “point to prove” in Abu Dhabi GP
Mercedes heads into the 2019 Formula 1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a “point to prove” after underperforming in Brazil, according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Renault: Pressure firmly on to defend fifth place from Toro Rosso
After a tough 2019 Formula 1 campaign, Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul is determined to see his team keep hold of fifth place in the world constructors’ championship after losing touch with McLaren ahead of the final round.
Binotto: Second never good enough for Ferrari, intensive winter ahead
While Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto reflects on the ups and downs felt in 2019, he has reminded the Italian manufacturer “finishing second will never be good enough” as he prepares for a busy winter to launch a 2020 Formula 1 title attack.
Steiner expects trickle down of F1 staff from top teams
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner anticipates a major shuffle in Formula 1 staff and technical heads once the 2021 budget cap takes a grip in the sport.
Ricciardo: 2019 not a year to forget, champagne Renault’s 2020 target
Daniel Ricciardo feels expectations on Renault will ramp up next season after enduring a 2019 Formula 1 campaign which has underdelivered.
F1 pecking order won’t change in first year of budget cap – Steiner
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner doesn’t expect Formula 1’s planned shake-up and budget cap to create major change in the sport until after the first year.
Norris: F1 midfield much closer than everyone thinks
Lando Norris believes the Formula 1 midfield fight is “much more equal than what everyone thinks” and racing in rivals’ dirty air masks the full potential of each team.
Hamilton calls for more opportunities for underprivileged to reach F1
Lewis Hamilton feels chances for working class families to be successful in racing has become “a lot worse” since he progressed through the junior ranks and wants to help both the FIA and Formula 1 to produce grassroot setups and greater opportunities.