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Fittipaldi honoured to bring family name back to F1
Pietro Fittipaldi says it was “an honour” to bring his family name back into Formula 1 when he made his first appearance for Haas during post-season testing in Abu Dhabi.
Brawn: Bottas the ‘only flaw’ in Mercedes’ title-winning F1 season
Valtteri Bottas was the “only slight flaw” in Mercedes’ title-winning 2018 campaign, according to Formula 1 sporting boss Ross Brawn.
Abu Dhabi F1 tyre test ‘crucial’ for Williams 2019 recovery - Kubica
Robert Kubica believes the post-season Abu Dhabi test is “crucial” to Williams’ understanding of Pirelli’s new Formula 1 tyres and ultimately setting off its recovery bid.
Sainz makes McLaren Formula 1 bow as Kvyat returns to Toro Rosso
Carlos Sainz Jr. made his first appearance as a McLaren Formula 1 driver on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi as former teammate Daniil Kvyat returned to Toro Rosso after over a year away.
Haas elects not to appeal F1 stewards’ Abu Dhabi ruling on Force India
Haas has confirmed it will not appeal the decision taken by the Formula 1 race stewards in Abu Dhabi following its protest of both Force India cars.
Formula 1 Abu Dhabi post-season test - driver line-up
The curtain may have been drawn on the 2018 Formula 1 season in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, but there are still two more days of official running to go this year with the post-season Pirelli tyre test at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Hartley: I have unfinished business in F1 after Toro Rosso exit
Brendon Hartley has issued his first comments since his exit from Toro Rosso's Formula 1 team for 2019 was confirmed, saying he has "unfinished business" in the sport.
Vettel: Changes in Formula 1 tyre compounds for 2019 ‘quite small’
Sebastian Vettel feels the difference between Pirelli’s 2018 and 2019 Formula 1 tyre compounds are “quite small,” believing a shift in the Italian manufacturer’s race weekend selections would have a bigger impact for next year.
Sebastian Vettel tops first day of Abu Dhabi F1 test after crash
Sebastian Vettel set the pace on the opening day of the Formula 1 post-season tyre test in Abu Dhabi for Ferrari, as a number of drivers made their first appearances for new teams.
Honda F1 chiefs pay tribute to Brendon Hartley after Toro Rosso exit
Honda Formula 1 chiefs Toyoharu Tanabe and Masahasi Yamamoto have paid tribute to Brendon Hartley after his exit from Toro Rosso was confirmed.
George Russell pleased with ‘very positive’ first Williams F1 test
George Russell hailed a “very positive” first Formula 1 test outing with Williams in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as he continued his integration with the team.
Hamilton grateful for Vettel battle in F1 2018
Lewis Hamilton says it was a “privilege” and an “honour” going head-to-head with Sebastian Vettel for the 2018 Formula 1 world championship.
Safe engine modes hampered Verstappen in Abu Dhabi F1 finale
Max Verstappen’s slow start to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was caused by his Formula 1 Renault engine going into a “safe mode” due to overheating, according to Red Bull.
Lance Stroll: 'I can't say I've enjoyed my time' with Williams in 2018
Lance Stroll feels he cannot say that he enjoyed his time racing with Williams in Formula 1 through 2018 after a difficult year that saw him score points on only two occasions.
Fernando Alonso and Jimmie Johnson complete F1/NASCAR car swap
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso and seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson got the chance to sample each other’s machinery in Bahrain.
Kimi Raikkonen makes Sauber return as Abu Dhabi F1 testing commences
Kimi Raikkonen made his first appearance as a Sauber driver in over 17 years in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, hitting the track in Formula 1 post-season testing ahead of his 2019 move to the team.
Albon completes Toro Rosso F1 switch for 2019
Toro Rosso has signed Alexander Albon to complete its driver line-up for the 2019 Formula 1 season. The British-Thai driver was a Formula 2 championship contender this season and finished third behind Lando Norris and George Russell in the 2018 standings.
Hamilton and Vettel swap F1 helmets out of ‘highest respect’
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have swapped their Formula 1 helmets with each other in the “highest regard of respect” following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Red Bull thought Ricciardo was on for China win repeat in Abu Dhabi
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner at one stage believed Daniel Ricciardo could go on to win the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Leclerc felt more was possible for Sauber in Abu Dhabi finale
Charles Leclerc admits he was left wanting more from the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, despite finishing seventh in his final Formula 1 race for Sauber.
Renault celebrates sealing fourth place in F1 2018 championship
Renault has clinched fourth-place in the 2018 Formula 1 constructors’ world championship at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Hamilton and Vettel pay tribute to ‘true F1 legend’ Alonso
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have paid a classy tribute to Fernando Alonso as he bowed out of Formula 1 at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Stewards 'surprised' Alonso cut chicane three laps in a row
Formula 1 race stewards were surprised by Fernando Alonso's decision to cut the chicane on each of the final three laps of Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but never considered black-flagging the McLaren driver during his final race start, according to the FIA's Charlie Whiting.
Bottas’ F1 race engineer to join Mercedes Formula E programme
Valtteri Bottas’ race engineer will leave Mercedes’ Formula 1 team in order to become the chief race engineer for its new Formula E operation.