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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.
Gasly will change driving style after ‘fighting’ Red Bull F1 car
Pierre Gasly will change his driving style in a bid to adapt to his Red Bull Formula 1 car after struggling to get to grips with the RB15.
Vettel: Verstappen not aware of Q3 push
Sebastian Vettel has defended his strategy to overtake Max Verstappen while preparing for the final run in Q3 of qualifying by explaining he was forced to push on after fearing he would be caught out by the end of the session.
Lewis Hamilton ‘proud’ with P2 on grid after China struggles
Lewis Hamilton was left feeling proud of his run to second place in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday after "battling" with his Mercedes car throughout the lead-up to the fight for pole position.
Disappointed Leclerc had potential to ‘do more’ in China qualifying
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc was left disappointed to only qualify fourth for the Chinese Grand Prix after making a mistake on his final run in Q3.
Confident Bottas keeps expectations in check
Valtteri Bottas says he feels confident going into the Chinese Grand Prix having claimed pole position and despite having a strong opportunity to extend his early Formula 1 world championship lead he isn’t keen thinking too far ahead.
Bottas edges Hamilton for China pole as Mercedes locks out front row
Valtteri Bottas continued his strong start to the 2019 Formula 1 season by claiming his seventh career pole position in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, leading Mercedes to a front row lockout.
Albon got ‘greedy’ with “silly” FP3 crash, set for pitlane start
Toro Rosso Formula 1 driver Alexander Albon says he got a “bit greedy” in his costly FP3 crash that prevented him from taking part in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying.
Verstappen fumes over missing final Q3 lap: 'I was trying to be nice'
Max Verstappen was left frustrated after losing the chance to fight for a place on the second row of the grid in China on Saturday after an error prevented him from completing a final run in Q3.
Alexander Albon ruled out of Chinese GP qualifying after FP3 crash
Toro Rosso has confirmed Alexander Albon will take no part in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday as a result of car damage.
Valtteri Bottas quickest as Albon crashes hard in final China practice
Valtteri Bottas closed out practice for the Chinese Grand Prix at the head of the timesheets after edging out Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel in FP3 on Saturday morning.
Lewis Hamilton says engine gains "very hard" due to F1’s tight rules
Formula 1’s power unit restrictions will make it “very hard” for Mercedes to reduce Ferrari’s straight-line speed advantage this season, says Lewis Hamilton.
Kimi Raikkonen: F1 'hobby' has become "more fun" since Alfa Romeo move
Kimi Raikkonen says his move to Alfa Romeo has sparked increased enjoyment of Formula 1 as he has been able to view it as a hobby.
‘Gold standard’ Ferrari “ballistically” fast on straights - Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner admits Formula 1 rival Ferrari is currently the team to beat in 2019 and has become the “gold standard” in terms of engine performance.
Vettel only has rough answers to Ferrari car feeling
Sebastian Vettel says he still doesn’t feel completely confident with his Ferrari Formula 1 car following Friday practice for the Chinese Grand Prix and hints key developments are “still stuck”.
Leclerc targets no.1 status amid Ferrari's current team orders stance
Charles Leclerc is determined to change Ferrari’s Formula 1 team orders policy as he looks to establish himself as the team’s number one driver “as quickly as possible”.
Albon explains brake fire incident after FP2
Alexander Albon says a late call to the weighbridge triggered a tricky moment with a brake fire after Friday practice had finished but had quick-thinking Ferrari mechanics to thank for avoiding a bigger problem.
Ricciardo finding 'better direction' with Renault F1 car in China
Daniel Ricciardo says he is finding a “better direction” with Renault’s R.S.19 Formula 1 car as he looks to bounce back from a difficult start to the 2019 season at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix.
Romain Grosjean not worried after Haas front wing failed ‘on its own’
Romain Grosjean insists he has no concerns about his Haas Formula 1 car after suffering a bizarre front wing failure during second practice for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Bottas 'much more comfortable' than Hamilton in China practice
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Valtteri Bottas looked “much more comfortable” with the W10 car through Friday’s practice running for the Chinese Grand Prix, leaving the team searching answers for the Briton’s struggles.
Valtteri Bottas edges Sebastian Vettel to quickest time in China FP2
Formula 1 championship leader Valtteri Bottas edged out Sebastian Vettel to set the pace as Mercedes responded to Ferrari during second practice for the Chinese Grand Prix.