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McLaren Applied Technologies' vision for all-electric F1 in 2050
McLaren Applied Technologies has outlined its vision for the future of Formula 1, believing the sport will become all-electric and AI-supported by the year 2050.
McLaren 'better placed' for F1 2019 with 'different approach'
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the team is taking a different approach into the 2019 Formula 1 season to avoid a repeat of the issues it faced last year.
I need to show I’m worthy of McLaren F1 drive, concedes Lando Norris
New McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris says he will have to prove he is “worthy” of a spot on the 2019 grid during his rookie campaign.
F2’s Zhou joins Renault F1 Sport Academy for 2019
Guanyu Zhou has been named as a member of the Renault Sport Academy for 2019, following his departure from Ferrari’s own Formula 1 junior programme.
Sky Sports to broadcast opening F1 pre-season test live
Sky Sports has announced it will broadcast the opening Formula 1 pre-season test in Barcelona live next month, delivering 20 hours of coverage.
Ferrari has the ingredients to beat Mercedes in F1 2019, says Vettel
Sebastian Vettel believes Ferrari has “got the ingredients” to finally end its spell without a Formula 1 world championship title in 2019.
Fernando Alonso: 9/10 drivers would have joined McLaren F1 when I did
Fernando Alonso ended his Formula 1 career in Abu Dhabi last November with “no regrets” over his career moves, believing nine out of 10 drivers would have made the same decision he did and join McLaren for the 2015 season.
F1’s 2021 rule changes an opportunity for a big reset
Formula 1’s expected 2021 rules revamp provides an “opportunity to make a big reset” which former driver-turned-pundit Karun Chandhok is backing.
Mick Schumacher confirmed at Ferrari Formula 1 driver academy
Ferrari has formally announced that Mick Schumacher, the son of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher, has joined its young driver academy.
How Schumacher raised the bar in F1 – Symonds
Pat Symonds explains how Michael Schumacher led a new era of Formula 1 drivers when he worked as his race engineer at Benetton and feels the seven-time world champion’s legacy changed the sport.
Sainz: F1 needs positive hype around 2021 rules
While Carlos Sainz accepts racing in Formula 1 needs desperate improvements he feels positive points like having the fastest-ever cars in the sport’s history are being ignored and wants ‘positive hype’ to be found in the 2021 rule changes.
Formula 1 reports 10 percent rise in TV viewership for 2018 season
Formula 1 has reported a 10 percent rise in its TV viewership through the 2018 season, as well as significant progress in building its digital presence online.
Stoll to remain Renault president after planned replacement leaves
Jerome Stoll will continue to head up the Renault Sport racing programme following the unexpected departure of Thierry Koskas from the French manufacturer’s Formula 1 project.
Russell reveals key F1 aspect he’s learnt from Hamilton
George Russell says the lessons he has learned from five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton can help him in his debut season.
Jenson Button, fiancée Brittny Ward expecting first child
Jenson Button and partner Brittny Ward have announced they are expecting their first child this summer. 2009 Formula 1 world champion Button got together with Ward, 28, in March 2016 following his split with ex-wife Jessica Michibata, with the pair announcing their engagement last June.
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards
Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes Formula 1 team have both received nominations for the 2019 Laureus World Sports Awards following their successes last year.
‘Mature’ Verstappen now ready to be F1 champion - Chandhok
Max Verstappen has now “matured enough” to compete for and win Formula 1 world championships, according to former driver-turned-pundit Karun Chandhok.
Ferrari president refutes F1 team management ‘overhaul’
Ferrari president John Elkann has denied the Formula 1 team is undergoing an “overhaul” to its management structure and has reiterated his support for CEO Louis C. Camilleri.
Alonso explains ‘negative’ F1 sacrifices needed to succeed
Fernando Alonso has provided an insight into the “negative aspects” required for drivers to make a successful career in Formula 1.
Leclerc reveals key breakthrough in rookie F1 campaign
Charles Leclerc says identifying his weaknesses and addressing “intimidating” changes acted as a vital breakthrough to his rookie Formula 1 campaign at Sauber last year as he prepares for potentially bigger challenges during his Ferrari debut in 2019.
Stroll: Kubica can help turn Williams’ F1 fortunes around
Lance Stroll has backed new Williams driver Robert Kubica to help turn around the team’s recent fortunes in Formula 1 in 2019.
McLaren: Global financial ‘craziness’ makes F1 deals ‘hard as ever’
McLaren chief Zak Brown has soothed concerns over global financial “craziness” making deals “as hard as it’s ever been” by revealing two new partners ahead of the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Formula 1 confirms race weekend schedules for 2019
Formula 1 has confirmed all of its grand prix weekend schedules for the 2019 season, with only one race shifting its start time compared to last year.
Chandhok: F1 racing should be decided ‘naturally’ on track
Ex-Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok believes racing should be decided by a “natural penalty” to avoid “messy” post-race punishments that affect the outcome of a grand prix.