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Toro Rosso to benefit from closer 'synergy' with Red Bull in F1 2019
Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost says his Formula 1 team expects to make a “step in performance” from its closer ties with Red Bull in 2019.
Honda F1 chief tweaks role in new Red Bull, Toro Rosso structure
Honda F1 technical director Toyoharu Tanabe has his role tweaked ahead of providing power units to both Red Bull and Toro Rosso for 2019 with a chief engineer reporting to him from each team.
McLaren announces new F1 partnership with British American Tobacco
McLaren has added another major brand to its Formula 1 portfolio after announcing a new global partnership with British American Tobacco (BAT). BAT enjoyed heavy involvement in F1 between 1997 and 2007, notably buying Tyrell and renaming the team British American Racing, or BAR.
Alfa Romeo-Ferrari ties have ‘no effect’ on Haas F1 team
Haas boss Gunther Steiner insists Ferrari’s increasingly closer ties to the rebranded Alfa Romeo squad has no effect on his Formula 1 team.
Schumacher name return would be ‘great’ for F1 - Carey
Mick Schumacher making it all the way to Formula 1 would be “great” for the sport, according to CEO Chase Carey.
Verstappen finishes FIA public service at Stewards event
Max Verstappen has completed his FIA public service at the International Stewards Programme in Geneva this weekend.
Grosjean: F1 midfield teams won’t win before 2021
Romain Grosjean fears the performance gap between the top Formula 1 teams and the midfield will remain too large and not give more teams chances to win before the expected 2021 rules overhaul.
Haas against ‘complete copy’ of John Player Special Lotus F1 livery
While the similarities are striking between the new Haas F1 car livery and the iconic look of the John Player Special Lotus colours from the 1970s and 1980s, team chief Guenther Steiner was keen see an evolution rather than complete copy.
F1 not treating Vietnam ‘any differently’ to other races – Carey
Formula 1 chief Chase Carey says its involvement with the new Vietnam Grand Prix is no different to how it deals with other races but does point to key benefits the sport can gain from being part of the project “from day one”.
Magnussen wants 2019 F1 rules to end “joke” fuel saving
Haas Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen hopes rule changes brought in for the 2019 season will end “extreme and ridiculous” fuel saving.
Williams reviewed ‘every element’ of F1 operation after 2018 struggles
The Williams Formula 1 team carried out an extensive investigation of “every element” of its organisation following its struggles during a torrid 2018 campaign.
Rich Energy explains why it picked “vastly superior” Haas over rivals
Haas’ new title sponsor Rich Energy says it chose to partner the American squad because it was “vastly superior” to its Formula 1 rivals “by every metric”.
Mercedes shares audio clip of 2019 F1 engine start-up in W10
Mercedes has released an audio clip from its first successful engine fire up of its 2019 Formula 1 car.
Steiner confident Haas will avoid repeat of F1 2018 mistakes
Haas Formula 1 boss Gunther Steiner believes his team has learned from its past mistakes and is better-positioned heading into 2019.
Ricciardo admits to frustration over Mercedes and Ferrari F1 snubs
Daniel Ricciardo has revealed his frustrations at missing out on a potential move to either Mercedes or Ferrari for the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Haas defends Rich Energy’s target of beating Red Bull in F1
Haas has moved to defend the ambitious target laid out by its new Formula 1 backers Rich Energy of beating Red Bull.
Williams sets livery reveal date to complete F1 2019 launches
Williams has announced it will unveil its livery for the 2019 Formula 1 season next week on February 11th. The Grove-based squad's livery is expected to mark a change from recent designs having ended its sponsorship with backers Martini heading into the new campaign.
Haas F1 backers want to beat Red Bull ‘on and off’ track
Haas’ new backers Rich Energy has set its sights on challenging Red Bull both “on and off the track” upon its entry to Formula 1.
Haas reveals new black and gold Formula 1 livery for 2019 season
The Haas Formula 1 team has unveiled its new black and gold car livery ahead of the 2019 season alongside title sponsor Rich Energy.
Ferrari confirms live stream details for 2019 Formula 1 car launch
Ferrari has confirmed it will live stream the launch of its new Formula 1 car for the 2019 season on February 15.
FIA finalises F1 entry list; Force India, Sauber changes confirmed
The FIA has confirmed Force India and Sauber’s name changes ahead of the 2019 Formula 1 season after publishing the finalised entry list.
F1 CEO Chase Carey responds to criticism from grand prix promoters
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says Liberty Media will not change its plans for the future of the sport despite being criticised by grand prix promoters.
Haas nods to new black and gold F1 livery with team kit
Haas has given a nod towards the radically revised livery of its 2019 Formula 1 car after posting a picture of its new team kit for the upcoming season on Twitter on Wednesday.
Mercedes drops F1 livery tease ahead of W10 car launch
Mercedes has dropped a hint it could be set to run a special edition livery for Formula 1 pre-season testing after dropping a teaser online on Tuesday evening.