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FIA says German GP standing start was “simple decision”
FIA race director Michael Masi says using Formula 1’s wet weather standing start procedure for the first time at the German Grand Prix was “a very simple decision”.
Haas boss Steiner “baffled” by ‘strangest-ever’ F1 car
Guenther Steiner says he is “baffled” by the performance of Haas’ 2019 Formula 1 challenger, which he has described as “the strangest car I have ever worked with”.
Lewis Hamilton asked Mercedes to retire his F1 car from German GP
Lewis Hamilton wanted to retire from Formula 1’s German Grand Prix and asked Mercedes to box his car in the closing stages of the race.
Mercedes admits German GP decision-making ‘not good enough’
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has conceded its decision-making during last weekend’s German Grand Prix was not good enough.
Hamilton will ‘leave out negatives’ from German GP
Formula 1 championship leader Lewis Hamilton is determined to focus on the positives from a disappointing German Grand Prix as he looks to bounce back at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
Red Bull needs double points to close in on P2 – Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes his squad can target second place in the Formula 1 world constructors’ championship but need consistent strong points from both its drivers following another frustrating race for Pierre Gasly.
Ricciardo keen for more motorbike running after test with Gibernau
Renault Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo is keen to gain more experience on a road-racing motorbike after completing a friendly run-out with Sete Gibernau earlier this month.
Alfa Romeo F1 tech reshuffle continues with new head of aerodynamics
Alfa Romeo has confirmed the appointment of Alessandro Cinelli as its new head of aerodynamics, continuing the reshuffle of its Formula 1 technical department.
Kubica explains conservative approach that led to Hockenheim point
Robert Kubica says his "conservative approach" in Sunday's German Grand Prix was in order to avoid damaging his car and compromising Williams for the upcoming race in Hungary given the tight turnaround between the two races.
Vettel: Wet races always create chaos, dry races F1’s focus to improve
Sebastian Vettel says the excitement triggered by the wet German Grand Prix highlights the current positives of Formula 1 racing but insists tweaks are needed to help provide a similar spectacle in dry races.
Horner 'totally relaxed' about Max Verstappen's Red Bull F1 future
Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner says he is "totally relaxed" about Max Verstappen's future with the team after claiming two victories in the last three races.
Mercedes appoints Lauda replacement on board of directors
Mercedes has confirmed Markus Schafer has been appointed as the new non-executive chairman, replacing Niki Lauda in the role, as part of wider shake-up of its board of directors.
Lewis Hamilton clears schedule in bid to recover from Germany illness
Lewis Hamilton has cleared his schedule in the build-up to the Hungarian Grand Prix in a bid to recover from the illness that he struggled with at Hockenheim last weekend.
Ross Brawn: Exciting German GP perfect response to F1 criticism
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn says the dramatic German Grand Prix at Hockenheim acted as the "perfect response" to the "vitriolic" criticism faced by the sport in recent months after a run of underwhelming races.
Steiner: Haas F1 drivers 'cannot keep running into each other'
Haas Formula 1 boss Guenther Steiner says Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean’s on-track clashes are “getting old” and insists the pair cannot continue crashing into each other.
Wolff says unwell Hamilton should be ‘admired’ for German GP efforts
An unwell Lewis Hamilton should be “admired” for his determination to battle illness throughout the German Grand Prix weekend, according to Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff.
Renault F1 team truck involved in crash on way to Hungarian Grand Prix
A Renault Formula 1 team truck has been involved in an accident while travelling to the Hungarian Grand Prix.
FIA insists Hockenheim drag strip run-off is “fine”
Formula 1 race director Michael Masi insists there is nothing wrong with the drag strip run-off area at Hockenheim, following a number of incidents at the German Grand Prix.
Red Bull breaks F1 pit stop record for second race in a row
The Red Bull Formula 1 team has set a new record time for the fastest-ever pit stop carried out during a race at the German Grand Prix.
Mercedes still “miles ahead” in championship - Verstappen
Max Verstappen doubts he has thrust himself into Formula 1 title contention with his victory at the German Grand Prix as he concedes Mercedes remains “miles ahead” in the championship.
German GP “Armageddon” not embarrassing for Mercedes, insists Wolff
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff does not view his team’s “Armageddon” German Grand Prix weekend as an embarrassment. By Lap 29 of Sunday’s race, the German manufacturer held what looked to be a comfortable 1-2 on home soil, before its race unravelled with a multitude of incidents.
Lando Norris feared crash before German GP start: 'I s**t myself!'
Lando Norris feared he was about to crash his car en route to the starting grid for the German Grand Prix on Sunday after testing out the slippery drag strip that caught a number of drivers out in the race.
Alfa Romeo to appeal Raikkonen, Giovinazzi German GP penalties
Alfa Romeo Racing team principal Frederic Vasseur has confirmed the squad will appeal the post-race time penalties given to Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi which dropped both drivers out of the points places at the German Grand Prix.
Raikkonen, Giovinazzi hit with 30-second time penalties at German GP
Both Alfa Romeo Racing drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi have been hit by 30-second post-race time penalties at the German Grand Prix after breaking race start rules over the team’s clutch usage.