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Alexander Albon ends wet Brazil FP1 quickest despite late crash
Alexander Albon topped a damp opening practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos on Friday despite bringing the session to an early end after crashing in the final sector.
Nico Hulkenberg open to IndyCar move, staying relaxed over future
Nico Hulkenberg has confirmed he would be open to a move into IndyCar for 2020 after losing his place on the Formula 1 grid, but remains “pretty relaxed” about his future.
Keeping Albon the ‘smartest’ call by Red Bull, says Verstappen
Max Verstappen believes retaining Alexander Albon as his Red Bull teammate for the 2020 season was “the smartest way of continuing” following the team’s announcement earlier this week.
Hamilton ready to ‘get in the ring’ over new F1 contract
Lewis Hamilton is anticipating a “stressful moment” of contract talks with Mercedes as he looks to “get in the ring” and negotiate his Formula 1 future.
Max Verstappen pleased by FIA action with technical directives
Max Verstappen has shied away from making any further comment on Ferrari’s engine performance heading into this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix – but is pleased to see the FIA issuing technical directives clarifying the regulations.
Alexander Albon says getting full-time Red Bull F1 drive feels “crazy”
Alexander Albon admits it feels “crazy” to have landed a full-time drive with Red Bull for the 2020 Formula 1 season less than a year into his career.
Sebastian Vettel responds to Verstappen’s Ferrari F1 cheat claims
Sebastian Vettel has responded to allegations from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen surrounding Ferrari’s Formula 1 engine by calling the comments “not professional” and “not mature”.
Hamilton grateful for “pretty amazing” message from Alonso
Lewis Hamilton says he is grateful for a “pretty amazing” congratulatory message from Fernando Alonso after clinching his sixth Formula 1 world championship.
Leclerc: Ferrari ‘not motivated’ to prove F1 rivals wrong over engine
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari has no “extra motivation” to beat its rivals at this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix amid suspicions about the way it is using its Formula 1 engine.
Bottas “bored” by Rosberg comparisons, has plan to beat Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas says he is getting “bored” of suggestions to follow Nico Rosberg’s approach in a bid to beat Formula 1 teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Norris and Russell look to emulate ‘inspirational’ Hamilton
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Williams driver George Russell hope to emulate the success achieved by Lewis Hamilton during his Formula 1 career.
Zak Brown: Reliability has been McLaren’s ‘weak spot’ in F1 2019
McLaren CEO Zak Brown concedes reliability has proven to be the team’s “weak spot” during the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Horner predicts “expensive” 2020 before F1 cost cap introduction
Red Bull chief Christian Horner is predicting a “really expensive” 2020 before Formula 1’s budget cap is implemented for the following season.
Ferrari views 2021 F1 rules package as “good starting point”
Ferrari says it views Formula 1’s regulation overhaul for 2021 as a “good starting point” but warns there is “still much to do” to improve the championship.
Lewis Hamilton opens up about ‘battling demons' during 2019 F1 season
Lewis Hamilton says he spent much of the 2019 Formula 1 season “battling certain demons” and a “darker side” in a rare glimpse into his mindset.
McLaren, Renault back F1’s carbon neutral aim
McLaren and Renault have welcomed Formula 1’s scheme to make the championship carbon neutral by 2030.
Haas boss Guenther Steiner uneasy on F1 cost saving measures for 2021
Haas boss Guenther Steiner believes Formula 1’s proposed cost cap for 2021 will only partially succeed in bringing the field closer together.
Ferrari F1 engine change set to leave Leclerc with grid drop in Brazil
Charles Leclerc is set to take a grid penalty at this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix with Ferrari opting to fit his Formula 1 car with a new engine.
Formula 1 launches initiative to become carbon neutral by 2030
Formula 1 has launched a scheme to have a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030. The championship aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 and ensure that all of its events are sustainable as early as 2025.
Red Bull confirms Alex Albon will remain with team for 2020 F1 season
Red Bull has confirmed that Alexander Albon will remain with the Formula 1 team for the 2020 season. Albon will complete the Milton Keynes squad's driver line-up for next year, partnering Max Verstappen.
Toro Rosso confirms unchanged driver line-up for 2020 F1 season
Pierre Gasly and Daniil Kvyat will continue racing for the Toro Rosso Formula 1 team in 2020. After Red Bull announced Alexander Albon would partner Max Verstappen for next season, confirmation of an unchanged driver line-up at its sister team Toro Rosso seemed a formality.
Russell: Changes promising for Williams heading into 2020
George Russell anticipates a promising 2020 for Williams following its nightmare during the current Formula 1 campaign.
Mercedes boss Wolff to miss Brazilian Grand Prix
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff will be absent from the Brazilian Grand Prix to “focus on other open topics” with both Formula 1 world titles already wrapped up.
Vettel: F1’s more downforce move not a mistake
Sebastian Vettel feels Formula 1’s regulation changes to provide greater downforce and therefore faster cars wasn’t a mistake as he gives a tentative backing to the planned 2021 shake-up.