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Renault Formula 1 confirms season launch date for 2019 car
Renault has become the latest team to confirm the date for its 2019 Formula 1 season launch, with an event set to take place on February 12 next year.
Fernando Alonso 'very open' to testing 2019 McLaren F1 car
Fernando Alonso is "very open" to the idea of testing McLaren's 2019 Formula 1 car as part of his continued role with the team, according to Zak Brown.
Gasly: 'Great opportunity' to go up against Verstappen at Red Bull
Pierre Gasly is relishing the opportunity to go head-to-head with Max Verstappen as Red Bull Formula 1 teammates in 2018, believing it is a "great opportunity" to display his potential.
Silverstone hits back at 'pure fiction' British GP reports
Silverstone has responded to a report suggesting it has offered Formula 1's commercial rights holder, Liberty Media, all of its profits from hosting the British Grand Prix in order to keep the race beyond 2019 as "pure fiction."
Alexander Albon pays half-tribute to Valentino Rossi with F1 number
Alexander Albon has confirmed he took inspiration from nine-time motorcycle world champion Valentino Rossi when it came to choosing his permanent number in Formula 1, but felt he could not "replace" The Doctor by selecting his famous #46.
Alexander Albon picks 23 as permanent Formula 1 number
Alexander Albon has selected 23 as his permanent Formula 1 race number ahead of his debut in 2019 with Toro Rosso.
Ferrari Museum to open Michael Schumacher exhibition in January
Ferrari has announced it will open a special exhibition dedicated to Michael Schumacher at its museum in January to mark the seven-time Formula 1 world champion's 50th birthday.
Zak Brown wants F1 reset 'as quickly as possible' with budget cap
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has called on Formula 1 bosses to get the sport reset "as quickly as possible" by introducing a budget cap for 2021 instead of using a glide path that would reduce costs gradually over a number of years.
Toto Wolff: Mercedes F1 hasn't lost any trust in Valtteri Bottas
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff has said the team has not lost any trust in Valtteri Bottas despite his winless 2018 campaign, but confirmed Esteban Ocon is in contention for a seat in 2020.
Racing Point confirms launch date for 2019 Formula 1 car
Racing Point has become the second Formula 1 team to confirm the launch date for its 2019 car after announcing it will unveil next year's challenger at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto on February 13.
Ericsson: 'Disappointing' not to continue in Sauber Formula 1 revival
Marcus Ericsson finds it "disappointing" not to be continuing in Sauber's Formula 1 race line-up in 2019 after being part of its recent revival, but remains proud of his involvement in turning the team's fortunes around.
Mercedes must remain 'ambitious' to retain engine advantage
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff says the German marque must remain "ambitious" with its power unit development if it is to fend off the threat posed by its engine rivals heading into the 2019 season.
Lewis Hamilton places second in BBC Sports Personality vote
Lewis Hamilton missed out on a second BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award on Sunday night after placing second behind Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas in the 2018 vote.
Mercedes reveals Hamilton’s ‘secret’ 2019 F1 seat fitting
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has completed his seat fitting for the 2019 season, a Mercedes video has revealed.
Verstappen wants to continue ‘good atmosphere’ at Red Bull with Gasly
Max Verstappen is looking to continue the “good atmosphere” he enjoyed at Red Bull with Daniel Ricciardo when he links up with new Formula 1 teammate Pierre Gasly.
Alonso didn’t win as much in F1 as talent deserved - Brawn
Fernando Alonso did not win as much in Formula 1 as his talent deserved, according to sporting boss Ross Brawn.
Horner: Verstappen, Ricciardo Red Bull’s strongest F1 driver pairing
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the pairing of Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen has been the best driver line-up his team has ever had in Formula 1.
Grosjean: F1 needs more ‘crazy dreamers' like Haas
Romain Grosjean believes Formula 1 would benefit from having more ambitious teams like Haas entering the sport.
Mercedes: 'No doubt' Mick Schumacher has potential for F1 success
Reigning European Formula 3 champion Mick Schumacher has the potential to enjoy a successful Formula 1 career, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
Brawn: Current F1 engine suppliers have pulled up the drawbridge
Ross Brawn says existing Formula 1 engine suppliers know “they can’t shut the door” on new manufacturers but concedes a compromise would have to be negotiated for a new engine maker to join the grid in 2021.
Renault targets junior driver for F1 race seat by 2021
Renault Academy Director Mia Sharizman says “small steps” are being made in the programme’s plan and remains focused on getting a junior driver into a Formula 1 race seat within three seasons.
Ferrari sets 2019 F1 car launch date
Ferrari will launch its 2019 Formula 1 car on the 15 th February, three days before the start of pre-season testing.
Raikkonen expects no change to Vettel relationship after Ferrari exit
Kimi Raikkonen does not expect his relationship with Sebastian Vettel to change despite the end of their four-year stint as Formula 1 teammates at Ferrari for 2019.
United States Grand Prix tops best F1 of 2018 vote
The United States Grand Prix has topped a fans' vote for the best race of the 2018 Formula 1 season beating off the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in second place.