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Charles Leclerc rues small Q2 error with "big consequences"
Charles Leclerc was left to bemoan a small error in Q2 for having “big consequences” on his qualifying result for Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix.
Bottas: My best start to a year in F1
Valtteri Bottas has hailed his third consecutive pole position as proof of his best start to a Formula 1 season as the championship leader plots to keep his rivals at bay at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Q3 battery issue compromises Hamilton’s charge
Lewis Hamilton says a problem with charging his Mercedes battery pack during Q3 meant he was out of sync with his original qualifying run plan but believes the gap to pole-sitter Valtteri Bottas was purely down to the Finn’s performance.
Verstappen couldn’t get ‘much more’ out of Spanish GP qualifying lap
Max Verstappen feels he extracted the most from his Red Bull car during qualifying for Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix.
Sector three ‘more than an Achilles’ Heel’ for Ferrari – Vettel
Sebastian Vettel concedes the final sector in Barcelona proved to be “more than an Achilles’ Heel” for Ferrari during qualifying for Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix.
Valtteri Bottas takes dominant Spanish GP pole ahead of Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas will start the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position after dominating qualifying at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Saturday, heading up a Mercedes front row lock-out.
Mercedes, McLaren and Renault to begin 18-inch Pirelli tyre testing
Pirelli Formula 1 chief Mario Isola has confirmed that Mercedes, McLaren and Renault have agreed to supply a mule test car to commence testing for its 18-inch wheels later this year ahead of their introduction in 2021.
Russell set for grid penalty at Spanish GP with gearbox change
George Russell is set to take a grid drop for the Spanish Grand Prix with an unscheduled gearbox change following his crash in free practice three.
Lewis Hamilton pulls clear for Mercedes in final Spanish GP practice
Lewis Hamilton sent a stark warning shot to his rivals in final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon as he pulled half a second clear of the field ahead of qualifying later today.
Seidl has free rein at McLaren – Brown
McLaren chief executive Zak Brown insists new Formula 1 team boss Andreas Seidl will have free rein over the squad and feels there won’t be conflict given his ‘consult’ management style.
Lewis Hamilton: My old engineer has helped Valtteri Bottas make step
Lewis Hamilton is not surprised by Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Valtteri Bottas’ increased level of performance in 2019 and believes one of his old engineers has benefited the Finn.
Red Bull F1 chief Horner: 'Something really clicked' with Gasly
Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner believes Pierre Gasly is now "much more confident" after an impressive display over the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend as he bounces back from a difficult start to the season.
Mattia Binotto: Retaining F1 veto right 'important' to Ferrari
Retaining a veto over proposed rule changes in Formula 1 remains “important” to Ferrari and helps protect the entire grid, according to team chief Mattia Binotto.
Red Bull on the ‘back foot’ after engine change - Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen says Red Bull has been left “a little on the back foot” after being forced to change the Honda power unit on his Formula 1 car.
Hamilton has “work to do” with Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton concedes both he and Mercedes have “got work to do with the balance” of his Formula 1 car after losing out to teammate Valtteri Bottas in Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Vettel: ‘Fair picture’ that Mercedes is quicker than Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel concedes that the competitive order during Friday practice for the Spanish Grand Prix has produced a “fair picture”, with Ferrari trailing Formula 1 rivals Mercedes.
Bottas: Mercedes car feels ‘completely different’ to F1 testing
Formula 1 championship leader Valtteri Bottas believes Mercedes has taken the “right direction” with its car development after dominating Friday practice for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Stroll shrugs off “small hiccup” FP1 crash
Lance Stroll has played down the significance of his crash towards the end of the opening free practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix and was positively impressed by Racing Point’s upgrades.
Ricciardo: Renault needs to take steps back with Spanish update
Daniel Ricciardo feels Renault needs to “take a few steps back” with its car updates for the Spanish Grand Prix after struggling for one-lap pace in practice on Friday.
Williams drivers conduct chassis swap for Spanish Grand Prix
Williams has carried out a chassis swap between its drivers for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.
Valtteri Bottas leads Mercedes one-two in second Spanish GP practice
Valtteri Bottas continued to set the pace for Mercedes in second practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday afternoon, edging out teammate Lewis Hamilton by a fine margin.
Red Bull changes Verstappen's Honda power unit after FP1 oil leak
Red Bull has changed the Honda power unit on Max Verstappen’s car ahead of schedule following an oil leak during opening practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday.
Valtteri Bottas tops Spain FP1 despite oil leak as Stroll crashes out
Valtteri Bottas led the way for Mercedes in opening practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday despite being sidelined later in the session by an oil leak.
Daniel Ricciardo feared Renault response to Baku reverse crash
Daniel Ricciardo says he was left feeling “cautious” of how the Renault team members would treat him after his slow-speed crash in Azerbaijan two weeks ago.