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Hamilton has “positive buzz” after topping Australia F1 practice
Five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton feels there is more to come from Mercedes after setting the pace during Friday practice for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Seat issue frustrates Ricciardo on difficult day for Renault F1
Daniel Ricciardo was left frustrated after a difficult day of practice running for Renault ahead of the Australian Grand Prix that saw both of the team's cars lose track time due to issues.
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes pull clear in second Australian GP practice
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton set the pace once again in second practice for the Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes pulled eight-tenths of a second clear of the field with a dominant display.
George Russell doubts Williams will fail to qualify in Australia
George Russell doubts Williams will fail to qualify for the Australian Grand Prix despite a difficult first day of practice for the team on Friday in Melbourne that saw it finish adrift from the rest of the Formula 1 field.
Red Bull: Mercedes Friday pace ‘impressive’, Ferrari ‘underdelivered’
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says the pace shown by Formula 1 rivals Mercedes during Friday practice for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix was “impressive”.
“Tragic” Brexit like Monty Python – Wolff
Toto Wolff says the “really tragic” Brexit developments unfolding has made an entertaining watch but ultimately he fears about the impact of the political situation on his Mercedes team.
Chase Carey: “Real interest” from new teams to enter F1
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says there is “real interest” from new teams to join the grid in the future – so long as proposed changes to the sport’s structure go ahead.
F1, FIA set to reveal 2021 plans to teams before Bahrain GP
Formula 1 will present its 2021 plans to all teams on March 26 in London, to trigger the next stage of developments to shape the sport’s future.
Lewis Hamilton leads first Australia F1 practice as Albon crashes
Lewis Hamilton started the 2019 Formula 1 season by picking up where he left off at the end of last year as he topped opening practice for the Australian Grand Prix on Friday afternoon for Mercedes.
F1 B-team model a “problem” for Renault as team questions Toro Rosso
Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says the rise of the ‘B-team’ model in Formula 1 has become a “problem” for the French manufacturer.
George Russell: Low expectations take pressure off Williams
Williams heads into the Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix under no pressure given low expectations for its performance, according to George Russell.
Sainz noticed instant impact of F1 Netflix series
Carlos Sainz Jr. says he has already noticed an instant positive impact from the “great response” towards Formula 1’s new Netflix series.
F1 race director Charlie Whiting dies aged 66 in Melbourne
Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting has died at the age of 66. In a statement issued by the FIA, it has been confirmed that Whiting died on Wednesday night in Melbourne, three days before the start of the new F1 season, as a result of a pulmonary embolism.
FIA names Masi as Australian GP race director after Whiting passing
The FIA has announced Michael Masi has been made race director for the Australian Grand Prix following the tragic death of Charlie Whiting.
Beating Verstappen not the right target for first RBR year - Gasly
Pierre Gasly says focusing on trying to beat Formula 1 teammate Max Verstappen would not be the “right target” for his first season with Red Bull.
F1 pays tribute to Charlie Whiting
Tributes from across the Formula 1 paddock have poured in following the tragic passing of race director Charlie Whiting at the age of 66.
Sebastian Vettel: Ferrari better prepared for new F1 season than 2018
Sebastian Vettel is confident Ferrari heads into the new Formula 1 season in a stronger position than it was last year as he begins his bid to win a first title racing for the Scuderia.
Hamilton: Mercedes not ‘talking BS’ about F1 testing pace
Five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has reiterated his stance that Mercedes has work to do in order to catch Ferrari at the start of the 2019 season.
Ricciardo reveals striking new F1 helmet design
Daniel Ricciardo has revealed a bright new helmet design for the upcoming 2019 Formula 1 season.
Raikkonen says partying lifestyle made him a better F1 driver
Kimi Raikkonen says partying helped play a role in him becoming a better Formula 1 driver.
Racing Point planning F1 upgrades at every race in 2019
Otmar Szafnauer says fresh investment for the Racing Point squad means it can bring upgrades to every race of the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Singapore Grand Prix: Back for more in Formula 1 2019
The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is a diamond on the F1 calendar and with the 2019 season starting this week in Australia there is no better time to book your place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Ferrari did ‘homework’ to fix 2018 F1 weaknesses
Sebastian Vettel is confident Ferrari has fixed the weaknesses that hampered its 2018 campaign as it looks to finally end its Formula 1 title drought this season.
2019 F1 season a ‘big opportunity’ for Alfa Romeo - Vasseur
Alfa Romeo senses a “big opportunity” during the 2019 Formula 1 season, according to team principal Frederic Vasseur.