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Robert Kubica given grid drop after Sochi engine change
Robert Kubica will start Sunday's Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after receiving a penalty for changing multiple elements on his Mercedes power unit.
Sebastian Vettel: Mercedes still the benchmark for Ferrari to chase
Sebastian Vettel believes Mercedes still remains the benchmark in Formula 1 despite Ferrari’s resurgence in the second half of the 2019 season.
Charles Leclerc edges Max Verstappen to lead opening Russia practice
Charles Leclerc pipped Max Verstappen to the fastest time in opening practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday as home favourite Daniil Kvyat suffered an early setback.
FIA scraps plans for standard F1 brake systems in 2021
The FIA has abandoned plans to introduce standard brake systems to Formula 1 for the 2021 season.
Nico Hulkenberg: Future to be decided in ‘another few weeks’
Nico Hulkenberg says a decision on his racing future is “a matter of another few weeks” as he continues to evaluate options for 2020.
Sebastian Vettel defends Charles Leclerc’s angry radio outburst
Sebastian Vettel says he can sympathise with Ferrari Formula 1 teammate Charles Leclerc’s frustrations over team radio during the Singapore Grand Prix.
Hamilton not expecting help from Bottas amid Ferrari threat
Lewis Hamilton says he does not expect any help from Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Valtteri Bottas amid a renewed challenge from Ferrari during the second half of the 2019 season.
Charles Leclerc admits to overreacting in Singapore radio messages
Charles Leclerc will look to avoid a repeat of his outbursts over team radio during last Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix after conceding he overreacted to being undercut by Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel.
Antonio Giovinazzi felt ‘quite safe’ passing crane in Singapore GP
Alfa Romeo Formula 1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi says he felt “quite safe” while passing a crane during a Safety Car period in last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Valtteri Bottas determined to avoid repeat of Russian GP team orders
Valtteri Bottas says he will ensure there is no repeat of the Mercedes Formula 1 team’s use of team orders at this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.
Alexander Albon: Red Bull not setting specific targets for 2020 seat
Alexander Albon says he is not allowing himself to get distracted by thoughts of Red Bull’s opening for the 2020 Formula 1 season with a spare seat up for grabs.
Max Verstappen has no preference over Red Bull F1 teammate for 2020
Max Verstappen says he has no preference over who will be his Red Bull Formula 1 teammate for the 2020 season ahead of the team’s decision between Alexander Albon and Pierre Gasly.
Both Haas drivers to run Melbourne-spec F1 car at Russian GP
Both Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen will use Haas’ Melbourne-spec Formula 1 car for this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.
Red Bull, Toro Rosso drivers set for Russian GP penalties
Red Bull Formula 1 drivers Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon are set to take grid drops for this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix, with Honda introducing new power unit elements.
Kvyat ‘not disappointed’ by prospect of Toro Rosso stay for 2020
Daniil Kvyat says he will not be disappointed to remain at Toro Rosso for the 2020 Formula 1 season should he miss out on the sole-remaining seat at Red Bull.
Charles Leclerc determined to "bounce back stronger" at Russian GP
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc says he will “bounce back stronger” from the disappointment of his defeat in Singapore at this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.
F1 plans to press ahead with "experimental" format changes for 2020
Formula 1’s managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn says the sport plans to push ahead with “experimental” tweaks to the race weekend and qualifying format for 2020.
‘Very hard’ to beat Ferrari at remaining races, admits Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton believes it will now be “very hard” for Mercedes to beat Formula 1 rivals Ferrari at the remaining six rounds of the 2019 season.
Binotto: Singapore performance not solely down to Ferrari upgrade
Mattia Binotto says Ferrari’s impressive performance at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix was not solely down to its latest upgrade package.
Alfa Romeo’s German GP appeal rejected, Hamilton, Kubica keep points
Alfa Romeo has seen its appeal against the post-race penalties for clutch irregularities at the German Grand Prix rejected by the FIA Court of Appeal, meaning both Lewis Hamilton and Robert Kubica retain the points they gained in the final classification.
Bottas: I’ve got unfinished business at Russian GP
Valtteri Bottas wants to fight back at favoured circuit Sochi Autodrom after enduring a tough Singapore Grand Prix last time out, while memories of being denied victory by Mercedes team orders in Russia 12 months ago are still firmly in his mind.
Hamilton: F1 title fight is still on despite lead
Lewis Hamilton doesn’t believe the 2019 Formula 1 world title battle isn’t over yet despite his healthy points gap over team-mate Valtteri Bottas.
Singapore GP defeat important for Leclerc, says Brawn
Former Ferrari chief Ross Brawn believes losing the Singapore Grand Prix will prove to be a positive for Charles Leclerc as it will give his team greater focus and motivation.
Mercedes call for Bottas to back off “not great”, admits Wolff
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says Mercedes’ decision to ask Valtteri Bottas to back off during the Singapore Grand Prix was “not a great call”.