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Verstappen: Time will tell if Red Bull Honda can win
Max Verstappen accepts Red Bull Honda still has performance to find if it can fight for Formula 1 race wins but believes “time will tell” if that target is achievable this season.
Hamilton: Ferrari will come back stronger
Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari’s underperformance in the opener in Australia is likely to be a one-off and Mercedes cannot expect to be so dominant for the remainder of the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Red Bull F1 boss Horner insists Gasly will come good with time
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has backed new signing Pierre Gasly following a low-key performance at the Australian Grand Prix.
Toto Wolff saw ‘dominant’ 2008 Valtteri Bottas return in Australian GP
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas’ Australian Grand Prix victory reminded him of the dominant early days of the Finn’s career.
F1’s Pack Rivals trading card app is For the Fans
At first glance, F1 Pack Rivals might not seem the obvious choice for a licensed F1 app. But at its core, it delivers a compelling experience that should scratch an itch for every F1 fan out there. So what is it exactly?
Ferrari happy with 'team player' Leclerc's "very strong" debut
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Mattia Binotto says he is happy with Charles Leclerc’s “very strong” debut for the Scuderia at the Australian Grand Prix.
Bottas had "no reason" to worry about Mercedes team orders repeat
Valtteri Bottas says he had “no reason” to think Mercedes would consider using Formula 1 team orders during the Australian Grand Prix.
Daniil Kvyat ‘pushed like an animal’ in charge to comeback point
Daniil Kvyat made an impressive return to Formula 1 after almost 18 months away as he “pushed like an animal” to score a point for Toro Rosso in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix.
Raikkonen: Early pit stop caused by issue not strategy
Kimi Raikkonen says his early pit stop was triggered by a visor tear-off getting trapped in his rear brakes rather than a planned strategy by Alfa Romeo as he found himself unable to move up from his eighth-place finish.
Haas explains “jinx” Australian GP pit stop problem
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says his squad must be jinxed with its pit stops at the Australian Grand Prix after losing a driver due to a tyre problem for the second consecutive year.
Vettel “very happy” to see ‘nice guy’ Bottas win 2019 F1 season-opener
Sebastian Vettel says he is “very happy” to see Valtteri Bottas claim his first Formula 1 race victory in over a year at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Ferrari explains decision not to pit Leclerc for late fastest lap bid
Ferrari Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto has explained the decision not to bring Charles Leclerc in for a late pit stop in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix to try and pick up an extra point for setting the fastest lap of the race.
Mercedes reveals floor damage hurt Hamilton’s pace
Mercedes says Lewis Hamilton’s Australian Grand Prix was hampered after suffering floor damage on his Formula 1 car.
Valtteri Bottas dedicates Australian GP F1 win to Charlie Whiting
Valtteri Bottas has dedicated his Australian Grand Prix victory to Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting, who died days before the 2019 season-opener.
Norris on F1 debut: I let everyone down
Lando Norris says getting stuck behind Antonio Giovinazzi cost him the chance to score points on his Formula 1 debut and feels he has let down McLaren having had the pace for the top 10.
Red Bull hails “dream start” after first Honda F1 podium since 2008
Red Bull has hailed a “dream start” to its partnership with new Formula 1 engine suppliers Honda after securing a podium finish in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Ricciardo drained as Renault debut wrecked by gutter clash
Daniel Ricciardo admits he’s been mentally and physically drained by his debut for Renault at his home race in Australia as a run over a circuit gutter destroys his race before it truly began.
Valtteri Bottas hails dominant Melbourne win as his "best ever"
Valtteri Bottas has labelled his crushing victory at the Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix as his “best race ever”.
Wolff pleased by Bottas response: "He was completely written off"
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff praised Valtteri Bottas for answering his critics “in the most dominant way” by dominating the Australian Grand Prix en route to his fourth career victory.
Updated F1 World Championship points standings
Current world drivers’ standings for the 2019 Formula 1 world championship after round 1 of 21. 1. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport W10 26 points 2. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport W10 18 points
Magnussen: Haas ‘clearly’ at the front of 2019 F1 midfield
Kevin Magnussen believes Haas’ qualifying performance at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix shows the US squad has “clearly” established itself at the front of the Formula 1 midfield.
McLaren calls for F1 rules overhaul so “we all win”
McLaren boss Zak Brown says he supports Renault’s frustrations at Formula 1 B teams and has suggested significant changes to how the sport is run to ensure “we all win”.
Kubica admits to “embarrassing, silly mistake” in qualifying
Robert Kubica says his disappointing qualifying performance for Williams was down to a “silly mistake” when picked up a puncture after hitting a wall.
Ricciardo still understanding “magnitude of changes” at Renault
Daniel Ricciardo says he is still adapting to life at Renault having grown comfortable at Red Bull in Formula 1. The Australian driver made the headline-grabbing move to Renault this winter after spending effectively his entire career in the Red Bull fold.