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Binotto: Ferrari must encourage drivers despite mistakes
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has overseen a change in driver relationship as he urges his whole team to give encouragement to both Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc through mistakes.
Hamilton to be cautious battling Leclerc on track
Lewis Hamilton concedes he’ll take caution when fighting against Charles Leclerc on track as he’s unsure how the 21-year-old behaves in battle having never truly faced up against the new Ferrari driver.
Kubica: 2018 Williams issues much more complicated compared to now
Robert Kubica believes Williams’ latest technical struggles are not directly comparable to its 2018 woes and says the team is plainly aware of its lack of grip and downforce which is restraining its efforts.
Complaints on F1 B-team model haven’t done their homework – Tost
Franz Tost has hit back at criticisms over so-called Formula 1 B-team models and feels his team’s success comes from a collection of stronger elements rather than purely purchased parts.
Wolff: Mercedes always expected Leclerc as a threat
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says he always expected Charles Leclerc to be a Formula 1 world title threat in his promotion to Ferrari over the winter and is certain he is already “a young champion in the making”.
Ferrari confirms Leclerc to continue with Bahrain power unit in China
Ferrari has confirmed Charles Leclerc will not require a new power unit for next weekend's Chinese Grand Prix despite a cylinder failure on his engine that cost him victory in Bahrain.
Szafnauer: Different driver dynamic good for Racing Point in 2019
Racing Point Formula 1 chief Otmar Szafnauer feels the "different dynamic" between drivers Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll has been good for the team in 2019.
Nico Rosberg stands by 'positive' Verstappen narcissist comment
Nico Rosberg has defended calling Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen a "narcissist", saying it was intended to be a positive comment about the young driver's mentality and resilience.
Bottas: Ferrari's straight-line speed a worry heading to China
Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes must work hard if it is to overturn Ferrari’s pace advantage ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix next weekend, citing its straight-line speed as being a big concern.
Fernando Alonso glad to see McLaren F1 changes paying off in 2019
Fernando Alonso says he is glad to see the changes made at McLaren over the past year start to pay off following the team’s strong start to the Formula 1 season.
Fernando Alonso has no plans to quit racing as he seeks new challenges
Fernando Alonso says he is driven by the goal to prove he “the best driver in the world” and has no plans to retire any time soon.
Horner: Red Bull needs ‘magic password’ to match Ferrari and Mercedes
Christian Horner says Red Bull is seeking a “magic password” to unlock more performance from its 2019 Formula 1 car in a bid to match rivals Ferrari and Mercedes.
Effect of aero rules even more apparent in Bahrain, says F1's Brawn
Ross Brawn says Formula 1’s new-for-2019 aerodynamic rules “seem to working” after witnessing yet more encouraging signs at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton working hard to fix poor F1 starts after Bahrain GP
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is working hard to improve his race starts following a pair of sluggish getaways in the opening two rounds of 2019.
Mick Schumacher wants to arrive in F1 as ‘complete racing driver’
Mick Schumacher says he wants to make the step up to Formula 1 as a “complete racing driver” and is keen to avoid rushing into the sport.
Mercedes has ‘clear’ development direction after “huge” Bahrain result
Mercedes technical director James Allison says the team now has “clear indications” for its future Formula 1 development direction following the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Mick Schumacher surprised by maiden Formula 1 test results
Mick Schumacher says he did not expect to fare so well in his maiden Formula 1 test outings with Ferrari and Alfa Romeo in Bahrain this weekend.
Ticktum annoyed at missing ‘seven tenths’ with issue on F1 test debut
Dan Ticktum has conceded his frustration at missing “seven or so tenths” on his fast laps due to an issue during his last run on his debut Formula 1 test.
Russell plays down Mercedes fastest lap in Bahrain test
George Russell has called topping the final day of the Bahrain Formula 1 test “a special experience” but accepts it counts for little as he focused on helping Mercedes develop its W10.
Russell tops second day of Bahrain F1 test for Mercedes
Final Bahrain F1 test results George Russell has stormed to the top of the times for Mercedes on the concluding day of the Bahrain Formula 1 test ahead of Sergio Perez.
Formula 1 confirms fan festival locations for 2019
Formula 1 has confirmed it will hit the streets of four major cities in 2019 as part of its fan festival initiative, starting in Shanghai next week in the lead-up to the Chinese Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo: Renault's 2019 F1 car not "a million miles off"
Daniel Ricciardo says Renault’s 2019 Formula 1 car is not “a million miles off”, though he concedes a number of improvements can still be made.
Vettel fastest from Stroll on morning of day two at Bahrain test
Sebastian Vettel has enjoyed a strong start to his Bahrain Formula 1 test by setting the fastest lap for Ferrari ahead of Racing Point’s Lance Stroll.
Ferrari’s Bahrain GP pace a ‘wake-up call’ for Mercedes - Brawn
Formula 1 sporting boss Ross Brawn believes Ferrari’s performance at the Bahrain Grand Prix will act as a “wake-up call” for Mercedes.