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Hamilton refutes 2019 as ‘easiest’ Formula 1 world title
Lewis Hamilton believes his 2019 Formula 1 world title triumph has been his hardest at Mercedes taking on challenges both on and off track.
McLaren open to Formula 1 tests for O'Ward, Askew
McLaren could hand Formula 1 tests to IndyCar drivers Pato O’Ward and Oliver Askew in the future, according to team CEO Zak Brown.
Verstappen unsure of catching Leclerc for P3 in championship
Max Verstappen remains unsure he will be able to make up the points gap to Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc in the fight for third in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship through the final two races of the 2019 season.
Nico Hulkenberg at peace with Formula 1 record as exit looms
Nico Hulkenberg does not see himself having any unfinished business in Formula 1 as his exit from the grid looms for 2020, saying he is at peace with his record.
Zak Brown: New sponsors incoming at McLaren for 2020
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the Formula 1 team will have some new, additional sponsors on its car for the 2020 season, continuing its recent push.
George Russell not seeking Mercedes’ validation over 2019 performances
George Russell says he is not looking for validation from Mercedes over his performances for Williams through his debut season in Formula 1, but knows it is “keeping a very close eye” on his progress.
Charles Leclerc 'would never have imagined' progression through 2019
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc says he “would never have imagined” being in the fight for third place in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship after how he started the season, taking heart from his progression across the course of the year.
2021 regulations change ‘very little’ for Haas business model
The planned changes to the Formula 1 regulations in 2021 will change “very little” for Haas’s business model, according to team principal Gunther Steiner.
Daniel Ricciardo: No fear for Renault over constructors’ position
Daniel Ricciardo says there is no fear within Renault over its position in the constructors’ championship amid pressure from Racing Point and Toro Rosso in the fight for P5 in the standings.
Valtteri Bottas turns attention to 2020, excited to ‘start from fresh’
Valtteri Bottas has swiftly turned his focus to fighting for his maiden Formula 1 world title in 2020 after his defeat to Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in this year’s battle was confirmed in Austin last Sunday.
McLaren to open talks with Alonso about future, ruling out F1 return
McLaren will open talks with Fernando Alonso over his future soon as the Spaniard nears the end of his current contract – but will not consider him for a return to Formula 1.
Ross Brawn pleased by fan response to 2021 regulations announcement
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn is pleased with how the 2021 regulations were received by fans, saying there is “no turning back” for the sport’s planned revolution.
Williams confirms no driver announcement for 2020 until post-season
Williams will make no announcement regarding its final driver line-up for 2020 until the end of the current season, deputy team chief Claire Williams has confirmed.
Hulkenberg rules out F1 reserve/sim role, calls DTM link ‘fake news’
Nico Hulkenberg has ruled out taking up a reserve or simulator role with a Formula 1 team for the 2020 season, as well as calling links to BMW’s DTM team “fake news”.
Lewis Hamilton: 2019 my strongest year in F1 to date
Lewis Hamilton believes that 2019 has been his strongest season so far in Formula 1 after capturing his sixth drivers’ world championship, but vowed there was “still more to master” in the remainder of his career.
Ross Brawn ‘doesn’t want to speculate’ about Ferrari’s F1 engine
Formula 1 motorsport boss Ross Brawn says he does not wish to “speculate” about the latest FIA technical directive following scrutiny over Ferrari’s power unit.
McLaren 'working very hard' to improve F1 pit stop reliability
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andreas Seidl says his side is “working very hard” to improve its pit stop reliability ahead of the final two rounds of the 2019 season.
Toto Wolff delighted by Mercedes' return to 'old form’ at US GP
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says his team returned to its “old form” at the United States Grand Prix, which he believes acts as the highlight from its championship-winning 2019 Formula 1 season.
Guenther Steiner: Haas now ‘defenceless’ against F1 rivals in races
Haas Formula 1 boss Guenther Steiner concedes his side has been forced to resort to approach each race with a “damage-limitation” mindset due to its performance struggles.
Ross Brawn: Lewis Hamilton the strongest F1 driver in past 15 years
Formula 1 motorsport boss Ross Brawn believes Lewis Hamilton has now established himself as the “strongest” driver of the last 15 years after winning his sixth world title.
“Big” floor damage cost Max Verstappen ‘a lot’ in US Grand Prix
Max Verstappen says missing a “big piece” of the floor on his Red Bull Formula 1 car cost him a stronger result at the United States Grand Prix.
Alfa Romeo retains Antonio Giovinazzi for 2020 F1 season
Alfa Romeo Racing has announced that Antonio Giovinazzi will continue to race with the team for a second year in 2020, marking an unchanged Formula 1 line-up for the Swiss-based squad.
Roger Penske wants Indianapolis Motor Speedway to evaluate F1 return
Newly-announced Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske wants the circuit to evaluate a potential return of Formula 1 as part of its considerations for future racing activities.
McLaren confirms end of Petrobras partnership by mutual consent
McLaren has announced the end of its technical and sponsorship agreement with Brazilian company Petrobras with immediate effect.