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Grosjean: Sports psychologist ‘changed my life’ after Spa 2012
Romain Grosjean says working with a sports psychologist helped him improve his Formula 1 performances after causing a huge crash at the 2012 Belgian Grand Prix.
Brendon Hartley 'still trying to figure out' 2019 plans after F1 exit
Brendon Hartley is working to secure a new racing programme for the 2019 season following his Formula 1 exit, but does not feel the door is closed to make a return to grand prix racing in the future.
Brown: 'Lack of consistent leadership' led to McLaren F1 struggles
"A lack of consistent leadership" was the root cause of McLaren's Formula 1 struggles through 2018 that meant it was years in the making, according to team CEO Zak Brown.
2019 Formula 1 calendar receives final FIA approval
The proposed Formula 1 calendar for the 2019 season has received final FIA approval following the latest World Motor Sport Council meeting in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday.
Bottas ‘not worried’ about 2020 F1 seat amid Ocon to Mercedes rumours
Valtteri Bottas insists he is “not worried” about rumours linking Esteban Ocon to his Mercedes Formula 1 seat for the 2020 season.
Red Bull confirms Ticktum's '19 racing plans as Auer joins junior team
Red Bull has confirmed junior programme member Dan Ticktum will race in Japan’s Super Formula championship in 2019.
Hamilton: Monger acted as inspiration during F1 2018
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Billy Monger and says the British Formula 3 driver provided him with “real inspiration” during his title-winning season.
Red Bull Racing extends TAG Heuer partnership, drops engine name deal
Red Bull Racing will retain its ongoing deal with TAG Heuer until at least the end of 2021 but will not use the brand as its engine-naming partner as its joins up with Honda in 2019.
Renault changes F1 team name
Renault Sport Formula One Team will become Renault F1 Team after confirming a name change ahead of the 2019 season.
Vettel not expecting any ‘bulls**t’ from Leclerc at Ferrari in 2019
Sebastian Vettel doubts there will be any issues working with Charles Leclerc as his new Ferrari Formula 1 teammate in 2019, having not had to “deal with any bulls**t” while racing alongside Kimi Raikkonen for the past four seasons.
Verstappen could work with stewards for F1 public service days
Max Verstappen could be made to work closely with stewards in another motorsport category as part of his Formula 1 ‘public service’, FIA president Jean Todt has suggested.
Brawn: Lack of podiums from F1’s midfield teams ‘unacceptable’
Formula 1 sporting boss Ross Brawn has labelled the lack of podiums achieved by midfield teams in the last two years as “unacceptable”.
Hamilton sends Rossi message: I need to come to the ranch ASAP
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has declared his love for motorbike racing following his test day in Jerez, adding “I’ve always loved two wheels more than four”.
Silverstone warns F1 it won't pay ‘any price’ to keep British GP
Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle has warned Formula 1 officials the circuit will not pay “any price” to keep the British Grand Prix beyond the end of its existing contract in 2019.
Nicholas Latifi joins Williams F1 as reserve driver for 2019
Williams has confirmed Formula 2 racer Nicholas Latifi will join its Formula 1 operation ahead of the 2019 season, taking up the role of reserve driver.
Zak Brown denies McLaren ceased development on 2018 F1 car in May
McLaren chief Zak Brown has denied the team ceased development on its 2018 Formula 1 car after the Spanish Grand Prix in May, claiming it continued to work on updates for the MCL33 until October.
Pirelli may opt for harder Formula 1 tyre selections in 2019
Pirelli may opt for a more conservative Formula 1 tyre selection in 2019 that lead to more one-stop races, in order allow drivers to push more on-track instead of focusing on tyre saving.
Renamed Force India F1 squad set to keep pink livery in 2019
The rebranded Force India team is expected to retain its pink livery for the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Gasly: P9 in F1 2018 not reflective of Toro Rosso’s potential
Pierre Gasly reckons ninth place in the Formula 1 constructors’ championship does not reflect “all the potential” Toro Rosso had during the 2018 season.
Hamilton suffers small Superbike crash at Jerez
Recently-crowned five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton suffered a small crash but was uninjured as he took part in a Superbike track day at Jerez on Saturday.
‘Little things missing’ in Ferrari’s 2018 F1 season, says Todt
FIA president Jean Todt says only “little things were missing” in Ferrari’s 2018 season, which he believes prevented the team from beating Formula 1 rivals Mercedes.
Verstappen: Shame I never really raced Alonso in F1
Max Verstappen says he regrets his lack of fights with Fernando Alonso following the two-time Formula 1 world champion’s exit from the sport.
Ericsson proud of role in Sauber F1 revival from ‘rock-bottom’
Marcus Ericsson says he can leave Sauber feeling “proud” of the role he played in helping the team’s Formula 1 recovery bid.
Perez: Relationship with Ocon ‘never great' at Force India
Sergio Perez admits his relationship with outgoing Force India Formula 1 teammate Esteban Ocon was “never great”.