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F1 set to introduce fastest lap point from start of 2019 season
Formula 1 is set to introduce a point for the driver who sets the fastest lap out of the top ten finishers during the 2019 season.
Mercedes changed ‘almost every square millimetre’ of 2019 F1 car
Mercedes changed “almost every square millimetre” of its initial 2019 launch car with the updated aerodynamic concept it introduced during the second week of Formula 1 pre-season testing.
Albon: No ‘nasty surprises’ with Toro Rosso’s 2019 F1 car
Alexander Albon says Toro Rosso’s confidence is high heading into the 2019 season after the team encountered “no nasty surprises” with its latest Formula 1 car during testing.
Hamilton has few good things to say about Pirelli’s 2019 F1 tyres
Lewis Hamilton concedes he does not have “a lot of good things to say” about Pirelli’s 2019 Formula 1 tyres, and believes the new compounds will prove “challenging”.
Leclerc not setting ‘particular target’ for Ferrari F1 race debut
Ferrari newcomer Charles Leclerc says he has not set any “particular target” for his race debut with the team at the Australian Grand Prix.
The Chemical Brothers release song in partnership with F1
Music duo The Chemical Brothers have released a new song as part of its new partnership with Formula 1 for the 2019 season.
Hulkenberg wants to repay Renault’s trust amid Ricciardo arrival
Nico Hulkenberg concedes his standard target for any Formula 1 season of beating his teammate becomes a trickier task with Daniel Ricciardo joining Renault this year but is eager to “pay back the trust that Renault have put in me”.
Bottas: Mercedes can catch Ferrari over long F1 season
Valtteri Bottas believes Ferrari remain the team to beat following pre-season Formula 1 testing but has faith Mercedes can overturn any performance deficit in the development race for 2019.
Sirotkin sympathetic to Williams' struggles
Sergey Sirotkin says he’s sympathetic towards Williams after its ongoing troubles at the start of the 2019 season despite splitting from the team at the end of last year.
F1 teams up with The Chemical Brothers to release three-second remix
Formula 1 has partnered up with The Chemical Brothers to release a three-second remix of their new song ahead of the start of the 2019 season.
Norris: I just want to get the first F1 race out of the way
While Lando Norris is relishing his Formula 1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix, the McLaren driver concedes he’s looking forward to getting his maiden race “out of the way” in order to gain confidence and momentum for his rookie season.
Paddy Lowe takes 'leave of absence' from Williams F1 team
Paddy Lowe has taken a leave of absence from the Williams Formula 1 team due to "personal reasons".
Late F1 technical directive changes a factor in Williams car delays
Williams says “relatively late” technical directive changes surrounding the revised aerodynamic regulations played a part in the delays it endured with its 2019 Formula 1 car.
Bottas sees Mercedes F1 race engineer change as ‘fresh start’
Valtteri Bottas says having a new race engineer at Mercedes will provide him with a “fresh” start at the team in the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Todt: F1 must do better job of promoting 'responsible' initiatives
FIA president Jean Todt says Formula 1 must be “more positive” about its current cycle of engine regulations and can promote the benefits of its initiatives better.
Honda ready for pressure from partnering Red Bull
Honda motorsport chief Masahi Yamamoto says the Japanese manufacturer expects and relishes the pressure to produce a power unit able to fight for Formula 1 wins and world titles as part of its new Red Bull partnership.
Vettel: 2019 F1 cars still tricky to follow
Sebastian Vettel has cast doubt on whether the 2019 Formula 1 technical rule tweaks will deliver its intended improvements to racing this season after trying to follow some of his rivals on track during pre-season testing.
Red Bull has “definitely” closed gap to F1 rivals Mercedes and Ferrari
Red Bull has “definitely" closed the gap to Formula 1 rivals Mercedes and Ferrari heading into the 2019 season, according to team boss Christian Horner.
Hulkenberg: No area of ‘major concern’ with Renault’s 2019 F1 car
Nico Hulkenberg says Renault concluded its pre-season testing programme with “no major concerns” surrounding its 2019 Formula 1 car.
Gasly warns Red Bull not to get “too excited” after F1 testing
Pierre Gasly has urged Red Bull not to get “too excited” following a positive start to its relationship with new Formula 1 engine suppliers Honda during pre-season testing.
Aston Martin becomes new partner for BRDC young driver award
Aston Martin has become the new partner of the BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award for 2019, taking over from McLaren.
Pirelli reveals F1 driver tyre picks for Australian GP
Pirelli has confirmed the tyre selections made by Formula 1 drivers for the 2019 Australian Grand Prix.
Ferrari: Nothing has been a surprise with Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc's seamless start to life with Ferrari through Formula 1 pre-season testing should come as no surprise as he was "simply the right choice" to drive for the Scuderia in 2019, according to team principal Mattia Binotto.
Alonso: Ferrari impressive, F1 midfield looks closer
Fernando Alonso says he was impressed by Ferrari’s performance across Formula 1 pre-season testing but has urged caution over his former team being the favourites in 2019.