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Canadian GP promoter explains how new pit buildings “almost a miracle”
Canadian Grand Prix promoter Francois Dumontier says finishing the new pit buildings has been a race against time in preparation for its official Formula 1 opening.
Brown hails McLaren’s improved teamwork, operational strength in 2019
Zak Brown has identified greater teamwork as being one of the biggest shifts at McLaren between 2018 and 2019, hailing the team’s operational strength after an impressive start to the season.
Carlos Sainz warns McLaren against ‘huge mistake’ after strong start
Carlos Sainz Jr. has warned it would be a “huge mistake” for McLaren to get overconfident despite stealing a march on its Formula 1 midfield rivals with a strong start to the 2019 season.
Kimi Raikkonen: ‘Not a lot went according to plan this season’
Kimi Raikkonen is heading to this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix with caution, saying not a lot has gone according to plan for Alfa Romeo in the opening six rounds of the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Mercedes car philosophy key to sustained F1 success – Wolff
A shift in car design and development philosophy has been key to ensuring Mercedes has retained its place at the top of Formula 1’s pecking order, says Toto Wolff.
Ferrari explains warm-up troubles with "quite different" 2019 F1 tyres
Ferrari believes its warm-up related issues with Formula 1’s 2019 tyres have been complicated by the changes made by Pirelli.
Lewis Hamilton’s ‘spirit angel’ boy, Harry Shaw, dies aged five
Harry Shaw, the terminally ill boy who inspired Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton’s victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, has died aged five.
Latifi gets Williams F1 practice debut at Canadian GP
Williams reserve driver Nicholas Latifi will make his first Formula 1 practice outing for the team at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Williams insist 2019 F1 season not a ‘write-off’
Williams is not prepared to “write-off” the 2019 Formula 1 season despite a torrid start, according to deputy team principal Claire Williams.
Mercedes anticipating "huge challenge" from Ferrari at Canadian GP
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says his team is braced for a “huge challenge” from Formula 1 rivals Ferrari at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Gutierrez breaks Sonoma lap record twice in Mercedes W07 F1 car
Mercedes Formula 1 development driver Esteban Gutierrez has set a new unofficial lap record around the Sonoma Raceway in the team’s title-winning W07 car.
Mattia Binotto: Ferrari yet to find answer for 2019 F1 car issues
Mattia Binotto says Ferrari is still seeking changes that will have a “significant effect” in improving the problems it has faced with its 2019 Formula 1 car.
Haas now has ‘clear idea’ about 2019 F1 tyres, says Romain Grosjean
Romain Grosjean says Haas now has “a clear idea” of what to do in order to get the most out of Pirelli’s latest Formula 1 tyre compounds.
Max Verstappen braced for “difficult” Canadian GP weekend
Max Verstappen feels the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix could prove to be “a bit more difficult” for Red Bull, and expects Formula 1 rivals Ferrari to bounce back.
Mercedes ‘onboard’ with dropped standard F1 gearbox plans
Mercedes is “onboard” with the FIA’s decision to abandon plans to introduce standardised gearboxes in Formula 1, according to Toto Wolff.
‘Ridiculously determined’ Hamilton can “definitely” do five more years
Lewis Hamilton says he can “definitely” race in Formula 1 for another five years as he sets his sights on Michael Schumacher’s all-time records.
Ricciardo: No dip in motivation despite Renault struggles
Daniel Ricciardo says his motivation to push Renault up the Formula 1 pecking order is unwavering despite a tricky start at the French manufacturer.
Horner: Fun really begins when 2021 F1 rules are put to teams
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has warned the 2021 Formula 1 rules shake-up “will change and evolve” once the proposals are put forward to teams.
No F1 tests currently planned for Jamie Chadwick in Williams role
W Series championship leader Jamie Chadwick is not currently planned to complete any Formula 1 tests in her role with Williams.
Sebastian Vettel: Battle with Leclerc at Ferrari positive for team
Sebastian Vettel says his close battle with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari is “positive” for the team, allowing them to better push to the limitations of the SF90 car.
Ferrari to enter F1 Esports Series for first time in 2019
Ferrari will enter Formula 1's official Esports series for the first time in 2019, with all 10 teams signed up for this year's edition.
Spanish GP organisers ask for ‘urgent’ government help to save race
The organisers of the Spanish Grand Prix have requested assistance from the government to help save the Formula 1 race in Barcelona, saying a solution is required “urgently”.
Horner calls for greater focus on driver skill under F1 rule changes
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner says Formula 1 “desperately” needs to place a greater emphasis on driver talent and skill under its revised technical regulations for the 2021 season.
James Key: Renault engine performance step ‘the best I’ve ever seen’
McLaren technical chief James Key says Renault’s step in performance with its power unit for the 2019 Formula 1 season is the best he has ever seen from the French manufacturer.