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Nico Hulkenberg playing “patient game” with his F1 future
Nico Hulkenberg says he has no option but to play a “patient game” with his future in Formula 1 still uncertain beyond the end of the 2019 season. The German has been left without a drive for 2020 after Renault signed Mercedes junior Esteban Ocon to partner Daniel Ricciardo next year.
F1 officials monitoring super typhoon progress ahead of Japanese GP
Officials from the FIA and Formula 1 are monitoring the progress of Typhoon Hagibis ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, with a change in the weekend schedule being a possibility.
Jenson Button: Sergio Perez the F1 teammate who surprised me the most
2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button says that Sergio Perez was the teammate that “surprised me the most” during his career.
Mercedes: No political advantage from McLaren F1 engine deal
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has dismissed suggestions his side will gain any political advantage from its new Formula 1 engine deal with McLaren.
Lewis Hamilton encouraged by “great” early 2021 F1 car data
Lewis Hamilton has been left encouraged by the prospect of Formula 1’s new car designs for 2021 after viewing “great” early data produced from simulations.
F1 must balance out ‘Darwinian’ nature with 2021 rules
Formula 1 must balance out its “Darwinian” nature in its bid to create greater competition among teams with the 2021 rules shake-up, according to Mercedes technical chief James Allison.
Pirelli ‘now in a position to nominate 2020-spec F1 tyres’
Pirelli’s head of F1 operations Mario Isola has confirmed it has completed sufficient testing to roll out its nominated specifications for the 2020 13-inch tyres.
Losing McLaren F1 engine deal won’t ‘massively’ hurt Renault
McLaren’s divorce from current Formula 1 engine suppliers Renault will not “massively” harm the French manufacturer, according to team boss Cyril Abiteboul.
Max Verstappen anticipating “very strong” Japanese GP for Red Bull
Max Verstappen believes Red Bull can have a “very strong” weekend at Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix.
F1 tech figures support "pragmatic" call to delay standard 2021 brakes
Leading Formula 1 team technical bosses have backed the “pragmatic” decision to delay proposals to introduce standard brakes and braking systems for the 2021 season.
Renault brings new front wing to Japanese GP
Renault will bring a new front wing as part of a small aerodynamic upgrade package to this weekend’s Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix.
Mercedes will explore ‘little’ updates to 2019 F1 car at Japanese GP
The Mercedes Formula 1 team will “explore little things” at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix but has no plans to introduce another major update to its 2019 car this season.
Mattia Binotto: Singapore last major upgrade for Ferrari this season
Mattia Binotto says the upgrade package Ferrari introduced in Singapore will be its last major update of the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Haas interested in Robert Kubica for 2020 F1 role
Haas would consider handing Robert Kubica a Formula 1 role within its team for the 2020 season.
When is the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix and how can I watch it?
Formula 1 heads to Asia for the Japanese Grand Prix as the 2019 season enters its final stretch with just five races remaining.
Mercedes has to ‘fix’ performance to catch Ferrari
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits his side has to “fix” its performance if it is to beat Formula 1 rivals Ferrari in the remaining five races of the 2019 season.
Naoki Yamamoto to drive for Toro Rosso in Japanese GP FP1
Reigning Super Formula and Super GT champion Naoki Yamamoto will drive for Toro Rosso during opening practice for Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Giovinazzi confident of Alfa Romeo stay if recent form continues
Antonio Giovinazzi is confident he will retain his Formula 1 drive with Alfa Romeo for 2020 if he can continue his recent form after impressive drives in Italy and Singapore.
Carlos Sainz ‘trying not to lose my head’ over recent non-scores
Carlos Sainz is refusing to dwell on his recent run of non-scores, taking heart from breaking his points drought with a run to sixth place in Russia last weekend.
2020 F1 calendar confirmed, sporting regulation tweaks set for vote
The 2020 Formula 1 world championship calendar has been officially confirmed with no changes to the provisional plans, while changes to the sporting regulations have been discussed at the latest FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting which will be voted on in the coming weeks.
FP1 ‘always a struggle’ for Albon as Red Bull adjustment continues
Alexander Albon feels opening practice for each Formula 1 race weekend is “always a struggle” at the moment as he continues to adjust to Red Bull’s car following his mid-season promotion from Toro Rosso.
No ill-feeling from Spygate scandal in McLaren-Mercedes reunion
Toto Wolff says there is no lingering ill-feeling between McLaren and Mercedes over the Spygate saga that rocked Formula 1 back in 2007 ahead of their reunion in two years’ time.
Williams names cause of Russell's Russian GP off, explains Kubica DNF
Williams has explained a wheel nut retainer issue triggered George Russell’s crash at the Russian Grand Prix, while reasoning numerous crash damages were the cause behind retiring Robert Kubica’s car during the race.
Formula 1: No serious discussions with new teams for 2021
Formula 1 has issued a statement denying there are strong candidates to join the grid for the 2021 season, saying there are "no serious discussion" taking place with interested parties.