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Halo did not delay Hulkenberg extraction after roll - Whiting
FIA Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting says Nico Hulkenberg’s extraction from his Renault car was not delayed by the Halo following his crash in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Wolff fears Bottas has been ‘damaged mentally’ by 2018 F1 season
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says he is worried a frustrating 2018 campaign has taken its toll on Valtteri Bottas.
Vettel ‘tried everything’ to beat Hamilton in Abu Dhabi F1 finale
Sebastian Vettel says he “tried everything” to beat 2018 Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton to victory in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Alonso thankful for 'magic' F1 send-off with Hamilton, Vettel
Fernando Alonso has reflected on his Formula 1 finale as a “magic weekend” as he thanked fellow world champions Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel for the improvised donut celebrations after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Verstappen blinded by oil from Gasly’s Honda F1 engine in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen compared the last laps of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to “driving through fog” after being blinded by oil from Pierre Gasly’s Honda Formula 1 engine.
Hamilton: Unusual preparation with Will Smith, cautious on tyre plan
Lewis Hamilton has raised concerns over both his unusual pre-race preparation with Will Smith plus a cautious tyre strategy but had faith in his Mercedes squad to dominate to an 11 th victory of the year to cap an outstanding 2018 Formula 1 world title-winning campaign.
Bottas: ‘Not ideal’ Abu Dhabi race sums up my 2018 F1 season
Valtteri Bottas believes his run to a lowly fifth place in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix “sums up” his 2018 Formula 1 season.
Ricciardo: I would have loved to have drank out of my shoe
Daniel Ricciardo says he felt “helpless” over the closing stages of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix anchored in fourth place as he failed to reach the podium on his final race for Red Bull.
Lance Stroll confirmed for first Force India F1 test in Abu Dhabi
Force India has confirmed Lance Stroll will enjoy his maiden Formula 1 test with the team in Abu Dhabi next week ahead of his anticipated switch from Williams for 2019.
Hulkenberg “helpless”, uncertain if Halo blocked exit in flipped car
Nico Hulkenberg says he’s unsure if the Halo blocked a quick extraction from his Renault after he flipped over after feeling "helpless" in a scary lap one crash at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Hulkenberg 'shaken up' but uninjured after first-lap roll in Abu Dhabi
Nico Hulkenberg was left shaken up but uninjured after a frightening crash on the opening lap of Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that caused his Renault Formula 1 car to roll multiple times, before eventually coming to rest upside-down against the barrier.
Hamilton, Gasly change engine components for Abu Dhabi GP
Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly have changed engine parts ahead of the 2018 Formula 1 finale but both avoid grid penalties as they take on previously used components.
Jenson Button joins Sky Sports F1 team for 2019
2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button will become a permanent member of Sky Sports F1’s pundit team for 2019.
Leclerc braced for ‘emotional’ Ferrari test in Abu Dhabi
Charles Leclerc says his first outing as an official Ferrari Formula 1 driver in next week’s Abu Dhabi test will be an “emotional” experience. Leclerc will get behind the wheel of Ferrari’s 2018 challenger - the SFH71 - during the two-day post Abu Dhabi Grand Prix test.
Pirelli confirmed as F1 tyre supplier until end of 2023
Pirelli will continue as Formula 1’s sole tyre supplier until the end of 2023 after officials confirmed on Sunday it had won the tender for the 2020-23 seasons.
Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen: F1 rivals will be worried about me at start
Max Verstappen has sent out a warning to his front-running Formula 1 rivals ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix claiming “they will be worried that at the start I will be coming to them”.
Abu Dhabi GP: Gasly explains Grosjean clash, Honda engine issue
Pierre Gasly reflected on an eventful penultimate day with Toro Rosso with optimism feeling he has nothing to lose ahead of the 2018 finale in Abu Dhabi after a hairy practice moment with Romain Grosjean plus a Honda engine issue in Q1.
Ricciardo sure he can beat Ferrari duo to Abu Dhabi podium
Daniel Ricciardo has his sights set on a podium finish to cap off his stint with the Red Bull Formula 1 team at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Formula 1 bids farewell to Fernando Alonso at paddock party
The Formula 1 paddock united on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi to bid farewell to Fernando Alonso in a special event that saw both the sport's bosses and the Yas Marina Circuit honour the Spaniard ahead of his final grand prix start.
Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen vents fury at Red Bull for overheating tyres
Max Verstappen has played down his radio outburst against his Red Bull team as “a natural reaction” after feeling his tyres were overheated by his crew before his final Q3 run.
Abu Dhabi GP: Vettel: Mercedes dominance a lesson for Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel has sent out a stark message to Ferrari saying Mercedes’ domination of Formula 1 for five consecutive seasons is how his team must respond in 2019 to start its fightback.
Valtteri Bottas rues late error after missing out on Abu Dhabi pole
Valtteri Bottas was left ruing a couple of small mistakes in the final sector of his last Q3 lap in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday after narrowly losing out on pole position to Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Hamilton: This is the closest car I’ve been emotionally attached to
Lewis Hamilton has described the “emotional rollercoaster” he’s been on with the Mercedes W09 as he secured his 11 th pole position of the season ahead of the 2018 Formula 1 finale in Abu Dhabi.
Hamilton storms to Abu Dhabi GP pole as Mercedes locks out front row
Lewis Hamilton stormed to his 11th and final Formula 1 pole position of the season in Abu Dhabi on Saturday after topping qualifying at the Yas Marina Circuit, heading up a front row lock-out for Mercedes.