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Raikkonen displaces Ferrari on third morning of F1 test
Kimi Raikkonen became the first non-Ferrari driver to head the times at the end of a Formula 1 pre-season test session so far in 2019.
Williams finally hits track to start F1 testing after FW42 delays
Williams has finally started Formula 1 pre-season testing after lengthy delays preparing its FW42 car.
Formula 1 confirms release date for new Netflix series
Formula 1 has confirmed the release date for the Netflix docu-series covering the 2018 season.
Ferrari making a ‘statement’ with F1 test pace - Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo says Ferrari is the only team that has “stood out” from pre-season testing and feels it is “creating a statement” ahead of the new Formula 1 campaign.
Pirelli explains new ‘shiny tyre’ look for F1 2019
Pirelli boss Mario Isola has explained why the Italian manufacturer’s 2019 Formula 1 tyres have a shiny new look.
Giovinazzi plans to follow Alfa Romeo F1 teammate Raikkonen’s lead
Antonio Giovinazzi wants to capitalise on Kimi Raikkonen’s experience at Alfa Romeo and even plans to model his driving style and approach on his new Formula 1 teammate.
‘Shame’ to see Williams’ F1 test troubles, says former driver Stroll
Lance Stroll says he is saddened to see his former team Williams struggles ahead of the start of the 2019 Formula 1 season. Williams was absent from the first two days of running in the opening pre-season test at Barcelona after delays with its 2019 F1 car, the FW42.
Charles Leclerc tops day two of F1 testing as Gasly crashes out
Charles Leclerc closed out the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing fastest for Ferrari after his morning benchmark went unbeaten through the afternoon session.
Leclerc had to ‘put emotion aside’ on Ferrari 2019 F1 debut
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc says he had to put his emotions aside and concentrate on the job at hand as he topped the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing.
“Good confidence” in McLaren after no ‘big problems’ so far - Norris
Lando Norris says there is “good confidence” in McLaren after getting through the opening two days of Formula 1 pre-season testing without encountering any “big problems”.
Mercedes building foundation for ‘interesting running’ in second test
Mercedes technical boss James Allison says the team has been “trouble-free” bedding in its 2019 Formula 1 challenger as its focuses on creating a foundation for “all the interesting running” it plans for the second pre-season test next week.
Albon laughs off first-lap spin on F1 test debut
Alexander Albon may have suffered a nightmare start to his Formula 1 test debut by spinning off track after four corners but demonstrated fortitude to end his day with 132 laps completed and fourth place on the timesheet for Toro Rosso.
Red Bull’s Gasly ‘caught by surprise’ in F1 testing crash
Pierre Gasly says he was “caught a bit by surprise” in his crash that cut-short his first Red Bull outing during Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona.
Horner warns against painting ‘doomsday’ Brexit scenario for F1
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has warned against painting a “doomsday” scenario of Brexit’s potential impact on Formula 1, believing it is currently difficult to make any plans for possible outcomes.
Ricciardo suspects more powerful F1 DRS led to rear wing failure
Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo believes a more powerful Drag Reduction System caused his spectacular rear wing failure on the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing at Barcelona.
Wolff: Ferrari making a ‘statement’ by backing Vettel
Toto Wolff believes Ferrari is making a "statement" by suggesting it will prioritise Sebastian Vettel over Charles Leclerc at the start of the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Unknown F1 2021 rules won’t derail Racing Point expansion plans
Racing Point’s planned expansion of its Formula 1 factory will not be affected by a lack of clarity over the future direction of regulation changes post-2020.
Leclerc leads, Ricciardo hits trouble on second morning of F1 testing
Ferrari continued its strong start to Formula 1 pre-season testing as Charles Leclerc set the pace through the opening session of Tuesday's running in Barcelona.
Vettel: I have to take Leclerc ‘very seriously’ in F1 title fight
Sebastian Vettel says he has to take new Ferrari Formula 1 teammate Charles Leclerc “very seriously” in the 2019 title race and views him as a “full rival”.
Ferrari already looks ‘ultra strong’ in F1 testing, says Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists his team must remain disciplined and not focus on the eye-catching pace set by Formula 1 rivals Ferrari on the opening day of pre-season testing.
Raikkonen: Over 100 laps on first day not bad for an old guy!
Kimi Raikkonen went from an early spin to producing over 100 laps on his first day of Formula 1 pre-season testing but saw the funny side on his return to familiar surrounding at the rebranded Alfa Romeo squad.
Hamilton: Mercedes W10 quite a different feeling
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes’ 2019 Formula 1 car “feels quite a bit different compared to last year” with the defending world champions focusing purely on familiarising itself with the new W10.
Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel end opening day of F1 testing fastest
Sebastian Vettel ended the opening day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona fastest for Ferrari after his morning time went unbeaten.
Red Bull: 'Beautiful' Honda F1 engine installation our best ever
Christian Horner claims Honda has provided Red Bull with the best engine installation it has ever had in Formula 1, branding its new power unit as a “thing of beauty”.