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Racing Point: 2019 F1 car potential only half unlocked
Racing Point has only unlocked half of the potential from its 2019 Formula 1 car during the opening two races of the season, according to team boss Otmar Szafnauer.
Kimi Raikkonen: Pressure to succeed comes from myself, not F1 teams
Kimi Raikkonen says the pressure to succeed in Formula 1 comes from himself and not the teams he drives for.
Ferrari F1 driver Leclerc's younger brother joins Sauber Junior Team
Arthur Leclerc, the younger brother of Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles, has been added to the Sauber Junior Team roster and will contest the 2019 German Formula 4 Championship.
Carlos Sainz backs James Key to have ‘quick impact’ at McLaren
Carlos Sainz has backed new McLaren signing James Key to have a quick impact at the team as he focuses on the development of its 2020 Formula 1 car.
Renault has fallen short of high expectations so far - Abiteboul
Renault Formula 1 team principal Cyril Abiteboul concedes his side has “fallen short” of its “high expectations” at the opening two rounds of the 2019 season.
Russell: Williams must avoid drastic changes amid F1 2019 struggles
George Russell insists Williams must avoid implementing any “drastic” changes during the 2019 season in a bid to turnaround its Formula 1 fortunes.
Red Bull chief Horner cautious about mooted F1 qualifying changes
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned against making changes to Formula 1 qualifying for the sake of it amid talk over a switch to a four-stage format.
Wolff: 'Sheer power’ advantage makes Ferrari clear favourites in China
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Ferrari’s “sheer power” advantage makes its chief Formula 1 rival clear favourites for the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix.
Toro Rosso “surprised” by Alexander Albon’s strong technical feedback
Alexander Albon has “surprised” Toro Rosso with his technical feedback and quick transition into Formula 1 after just two rounds of the 2019 season, according to team principal Franz Tost.
Carlos Sainz Jr. running high on confidence despite back-to-back DNFs
Back-to-back retirements may seem like a nightmare way to start a Formula 1 season, but Carlos Sainz Jr. is running high on confidence after McLaren’s competitive showings in both Australia and Bahrain.
Steiner: F1 stewards keep making mistakes
Guenther Steiner has vented his frustration at the Formula 1 stewards after feeling decisions went against his Haas squad in Bahrain and feels they “need to listen” to stop repeating mistakes.
Binotto: Ferrari must encourage drivers despite mistakes
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has overseen a change in driver relationship as he urges his whole team to give encouragement to both Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc through mistakes.
Hamilton to be cautious battling Leclerc on track
Lewis Hamilton concedes he’ll take caution when fighting against Charles Leclerc on track as he’s unsure how the 21-year-old behaves in battle having never truly faced up against the new Ferrari driver.
Kubica: 2018 Williams issues much more complicated compared to now
Robert Kubica believes Williams’ latest technical struggles are not directly comparable to its 2018 woes and says the team is plainly aware of its lack of grip and downforce which is restraining its efforts.
Complaints on F1 B-team model haven’t done their homework – Tost
Franz Tost has hit back at criticisms over so-called Formula 1 B-team models and feels his team’s success comes from a collection of stronger elements rather than purely purchased parts.
Wolff: Mercedes always expected Leclerc as a threat
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says he always expected Charles Leclerc to be a Formula 1 world title threat in his promotion to Ferrari over the winter and is certain he is already “a young champion in the making”.
Ferrari confirms Leclerc to continue with Bahrain power unit in China
Ferrari has confirmed Charles Leclerc will not require a new power unit for next weekend's Chinese Grand Prix despite a cylinder failure on his engine that cost him victory in Bahrain.
Szafnauer: Different driver dynamic good for Racing Point in 2019
Racing Point Formula 1 chief Otmar Szafnauer feels the "different dynamic" between drivers Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll has been good for the team in 2019.
Nico Rosberg stands by 'positive' Verstappen narcissist comment
Nico Rosberg has defended calling Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen a "narcissist", saying it was intended to be a positive comment about the young driver's mentality and resilience.
Bottas: Ferrari's straight-line speed a worry heading to China
Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes must work hard if it is to overturn Ferrari’s pace advantage ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix next weekend, citing its straight-line speed as being a big concern.
Fernando Alonso glad to see McLaren F1 changes paying off in 2019
Fernando Alonso says he is glad to see the changes made at McLaren over the past year start to pay off following the team’s strong start to the Formula 1 season.
Fernando Alonso has no plans to quit racing as he seeks new challenges
Fernando Alonso says he is driven by the goal to prove he “the best driver in the world” and has no plans to retire any time soon.
Horner: Red Bull needs ‘magic password’ to match Ferrari and Mercedes
Christian Horner says Red Bull is seeking a “magic password” to unlock more performance from its 2019 Formula 1 car in a bid to match rivals Ferrari and Mercedes.
Effect of aero rules even more apparent in Bahrain, says F1's Brawn
Ross Brawn says Formula 1’s new-for-2019 aerodynamic rules “seem to working” after witnessing yet more encouraging signs at the Bahrain Grand Prix.