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Seidl: McLaren must maintain high standards for success
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says the team’s operational and strategy must meet its current high expectations if it hopes to secure positive results at the Monaco Grand Prix.
F1 legend Niki Lauda dies aged 70, family confirms
Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70. In a statement issued to the Austrian Press Agency on Tuesday morning, it was confirmed by Lauda's family that he had passed away on Monday, nine months after undergoing a lung transplant.
Tributes pour in for Niki Lauda
Tributes across the motorsport world are being made to triple Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda following his passing at the age of 70. Lauda passed away on Monday evening surrounded by his family in Austria which has seen the sporting world paying its respects to an icon of F1.
Lauda passing leaves a void in F1 – Wolff
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has led the tributes to Niki Lauda who passed away on Monday and says both F1 and his squad has “lost a guiding light” in the three-time world champion.
Renault has made engine progress but Ferrari ‘excelling’ - Sainz
Renault has made progress with its Formula 1 engine but remains “a good step” behind Ferrari, according to McLaren driver Carlos Sainz Jr.
Red Bull labels 'benchmark’ Mercedes as the favourites for Monaco GP
Christian Horner believes Mercedes will be favourites at the Monaco Grand Prix and is expecting the reigning Formula 1 world champions to be “very strong” this weekend.
Max Verstappen a good benchmark for me at Red Bull, says Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly says his Formula 1 teammate Max Verstappen is providing him with a “good benchmark” to learn from during his first season at Red Bull.
Lewis Hamilton targets qualifying improvements for Monaco Grand Prix
Formula 1 world championship leader Lewis Hamilton has targeted improvements in his qualifying performances in time for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Jamie Chadwick joins Williams F1 development programme
W Series championship leader Jamie Chadwick has been signed to Williams’ driver academy and will take up a development role within the Formula 1 team.
Hamilton calls for F1 cars to be harder to drive and "more physical"
Lewis Hamilton believes Formula 1 drivers should be “massively depleted” following races and wants cars to be harder to drive from 2021.
Baku compensation will take a long time - Williams
Compensation for the damage caused to George Russell’s Formula 1 car at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will take a long time to resolve, according to Claire Williams.
Alexander Albon says Toro Rosso's support is boosting his confidence
Alexander Albon says he continues to gain confidence in his rookie Formula 1 season thanks to the support he has received from Toro Rosso. The British-born Thai driver was due to race in Formula E until he secured a last-minute drive to replace Brendon Hartley at Toro Rosso for 2019.
Toto Wolff insists Mercedes has no plans to quit F1 in near-future
Toto Wolff has reaffirmed Mercedes’ future in Formula 1 and insists the German manufacturer has no plans to exit the sport in the short-term.
Lewis Hamilton names biggest threat for 2019 F1 title
Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas has emerged as his closest rival for the 2019 Formula 1 world championship.
Andreas Seidl: McLaren now has an F1 car which responds to updates
New McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andreas Seidl says the team now has a car which is responding to updates, unlike its 2018 challenger.
Christian Horner: Red Bull chassis development all about ‘evolution’
Christian Horner says Red Bull’s car development will be “all about evolution” during the remainder of the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Ricciardo not discouraged despite Renault being behind trajectory
Daniel Ricciardo insists he remains “very optimistic” Renault can turn around its fortunes despite a disappointing start to the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Brazil’s president urges Petrobras to end McLaren F1 deal
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has requested Petrobras to terminate its collaboration with the McLaren Formula 1 team early.
Dan Ticktum got ‘positive vibe’ from Red Bull following F1 test
Dan Ticktum says he received a “positive vibe” from Red Bull following his latest Formula 1 test outing with the team.
Brawn backs Ferrari F1 chief Binotto to turnaround team's fortunes
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn has backed Ferrari chief Mattia Binotto to turnaround the team’s fortunes, adding the Italian “knows what he is doing”.
Wolff: Monaco challenging on paper for Mercedes
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has repeated his calls for the reigning Formula 1 world champions to remain modest with a long campaign ahead and fears his squad could struggle at Monaco given its recent form at the iconic street circuit.
Ferrari still a “young team” learning after changes
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has repeated his faith in the team turning around its fortunes in 2019 and believes the recent key personnel overhaul means it is still “in the learning phase”.
F1 set for Morocco Grand Prix?
Formula 1’s commercial managing director Sean Bratches has confirmed the sport is in talks with Marrakech officials about the potential return of the Morocco Grand Prix.
Mazepin hails ‘dream come true’ Mercedes test
Nikita Mazepin says he could feel the quality of the reigning Formula 1 world champions Mercedes from just sitting in the car during his first test as he topped the concluding day of the Spanish test at Circuit de Catalunya.