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Andreas Seidl ‘hungry and fired up’ to begin work with McLaren
Incoming McLaren Formula 1 managing director Andreas Seidl is “hungry” and “fired up” to begin work with the team at the beginning of next month, according to driver Carlos Sainz Jr.
Formula 1 'highly interested' in future China street race
Formula 1 officials are “highly interested” in holding a second grand prix in China in the near future, with talks set to be held with as many as six cities over a potential street race.
Kvyat: F1 stewards understood they were harsh on me
Daniil Kvyat says he shared some truths with the Formula 1 stewards following the Chinese Grand Prix and feels they knew his penalty for clashing with the McLarens was too hard on him.
Lewis Hamilton paying no attention to early Vettel points gap
Lewis Hamilton says he is paying no attention to the points gap that has opened up to rival Sebastian Vettel at the top of the drivers’ championship, warning Ferrari remains a serious threat to Mercedes in 2019.
Daniel Ricciardo surprised by Racing Point’s Chinese GP race pace
Daniel Ricciardo admits he was surprised by the race pace demonstrated by Renault’s Formula 1 midfield rival Racing Point in the Chinese Grand Prix.
Haas “readying for disappointment” in Baku as tyre issues continue
Guenther Steiner says Haas is “readying for disappointment” at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after encountering further tyre-related issues in Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix.
Hamilton ‘redeemed’ himself in China by ending run of poor F1 starts
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton felt he redeemed himself by ending a run of poor starts at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Hulkenberg: Renault needs to get on top of costly reliability issues
Nico Hulkenberg has called on Renault to get on top of its recent Formula 1 reliability woes, which he says are “costing ourselves results”. The German suffered a suspected MGU-K failure for the second consecutive race as he retired from the Chinese Grand Prix after just 16 laps.
Toto Wolff explains double-stack pit stop that left Mercedes 'proud'
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says the team opted to double-stack its drivers during the Chinese Grand Prix as it did not want to “interfere” with the race order.
Sebastian Vettel: Final result in China 'upsetting' for Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari's failure to maximise its potential by finishing third and fourth in Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix was "upsetting" amid the post-race focus on team orders.
Leclerc satisfied by Ferrari explanation for team orders use in China
Charles Leclerc says he understands Ferrari’s explanation for its use of team orders during the Chinese Grand Prix, accepting it was “not an easy situation” to manage.
Sebastian Vettel predicted Max Verstappen’s overtaking attempt
Sebastian Vettel says he managed to fend off Max Verstappen for third place in Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix by predicting where his overtaking attempt would come.
Albon happy with recovery after being the ‘worst driver’ on Saturday
Alexander Albon was pleased his Chinese Grand Prix recovery drive from the pitlane saw him voted as Formula 1’s ‘driver of the day’ after being the “worst driver” of Saturday.
Hamilton: Mercedes not getting ahead of itself despite best F1 start
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes is not getting ahead of itself despite becoming the first team in 27 years to record three one-two finishes at the start of a Formula 1 season.
Renault suspects another MGU-K failure for Hulkenberg
Renault has confirmed Nico Hulkenberg suffered a suspected MGU-K failure for the second consecutive race as the French manufacturer’s reliability woes continue at the start of the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Toto Wolff warns Ferrari team orders could 'open up a can of worms'
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff has warned Ferrari could be "opening up a can of worms" through its use of team orders during the Chinese Grand Prix, but understands the call to swap Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel on-track.
Bottas rues ‘small margins’ after painted lines caused wheel spin
Valtteri Bottas believes wheel spin caused by running over painted white lines directly in front of his grid slot resulted in his sluggish start at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Mattia Binotto: Leclerc right to be upset over Ferrari team orders
Mattia Binotto says he understands why Charles Leclerc would be upset about Ferrari’s use of team orders in Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix after being told to give up his position to Sebastian Vettel early in the race.
Red Bull: Ferrari faster but good strategy made difference
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner was pleased his side was able to split the Ferrari duo having pulled off a strong strategy at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Kvyat, Sainz disagree over Lap 1 clash
Daniil Kvyat feels his early penalty from the FIA Formula 1 stewards for clashing with both McLaren drivers on Lap 1 was unjustified, while Carlos Sainz has laid the blame solely on the Toro Rosso driver.
Alexander Albon takes new power unit, gearbox ahead of Chinese GP
Alexander Albon has taken a new gearbox and a complete set of fresh power unit components ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix following his FP3 crash on Saturday.
Ricciardo responds to F1 critics: I haven’t forgotten how to drive
Renault Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo says he has not suddenly forgotten how to drive and has called for patience when it comes to judging his early 2019 performances.
Toto Wolff: Ferrari's straight line advantage 0.3s in China
Toto Wolff says the rival Ferrari team holds a straight-line speed advantage worth 0.3 seconds in China this weekend, with the deficit being made up by Mercedes through the corners at the Shanghai International Circuit.
Lando Norris: McLaren's China qualifying struggles 'kind of expected'
Lando Norris says McLaren was “kind of expecting” to struggle in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, with its double-Q2 elimination being a “realistic” reflection of where the team stands right now.