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Hamilton expecting Vettel and Ferrari to be ‘stronger’ in F1 2019
Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton says he expects Sebastian Vettel to be “stronger” during the 2019 season as he bids to successfully defend his Formula 1 world title.

McLaren encouraged by F1 engine progress from "honest" Renault
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says he is encouraged by the progress his team’s Formula 1 engine supplier Renault claims it has made over the winter.

Injured Ferrari F1 mechanic returns to pit crew for 2019 season
The Ferrari Formula 1 mechanic who suffered a broken leg after being hit by Kimi Raikkonen at last year’s Bahrain Grand Prix has returned to the team for the 2019 season.

Daniil Kvyat: I'll let my driving do the talking in F1 2019
Daniil Kvyat is unwilling to firmly say whether he has changed or matured since his last Formula 1 start, instead preferring to let his driving do the talking upon returning to the sport this year.

Williams to miss start of F1 testing in Barcelona after delays
Williams has confirmed it will miss the start of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona on Monday due to delays preparing its new car.

Esteban Ocon to split Mercedes F1 role between track and simulator
Esteban Ocon has confirmed he will split his time between Mercedes' simulator and supporting the team at the race track through the 2019 Formula 1 season.

Daniel Ricciardo completes first Renault F1 run in Barcelona shakedown
Daniel Ricciardo enjoyed his first outing as a Renault Formula 1 driver on Saturday after completing a shakedown of the team's new R.S.19 car in Barcelona.

McLaren uncertain of fuel supplier for new F1 season
McLaren Formula 1 chiefs Zak Brown and Gil de Ferran remain unsure whether the team's planned switch to Petrobras fuel and lubricants will be able to take effect for the start of the new season.

Rob Smedley joins F1 as expert technical consultant for 2019
Former Williams and Ferrari engineer Rob Smedley will work with Formula One Management as an expert technical consultant through the 2019 season.

Billy Monger joins C4 F1 broadcasting team for 2019 season
Billy Monger will be part of the Channel 4 broadcasting team for the upcoming 2019 Formula 1 season.

Ferrari reveals its SF90 F1 car for 2019 season
Ferrari has unveiled the car it hopes will finally end Mercedes’ recent dominance of Formula 1.
Mercedes F1 boss says Bottas will have full backing from team in 2019
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas knows he has the “full backing” of his Formula 1 team going into the 2019 season.

Williams releases renders of 2019 FW42 F1 car ahead of on-track debut
Williams has offered a first look at its new FW42 Formula 1 car that will race in 2019 after releasing a set of rendered images on Friday afternoon.

Renault should have “no fear” in F1 2019 - Abiteboul
Renault has nothing to fear and “all the reasons to be confident” heading into the 2019 Formula 1 season, according to team boss Cyril Abiteboul.

Brown: F1 2019 not a ‘now or never’ year for humble McLaren
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown insists the upcoming 2019 season is not a make or break year for his Formula 1 outfit.

Leclerc focusing on opportunity, not nerves, as Vettel's teammate
Charles Leclerc does not feel nervous about partnering four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari in 2019, instead focusing on what he can learn from his new teammate.

Binotto: Ferrari's new F1 design 'extreme' but not a revolution
Ferrari Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto says the new SF90 car is not a “revolution” compared to its 2018 predecessor, but that the team tried to be “as extreme as we could” in its push to end its decade-long title drought.
Push for diversity inspiring Hamilton on eve of 2019 F1 season
Five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says a continued “push for diversity” is inspiring him ahead of the 2019 season.

Pietro Fittipaldi confirmed for Haas F1 pre-season test running
Pietro Fittipaldi will make his second Formula 1 test appearance for Haas next week in Barcelona after being confirmed in the team’s pre-season running line-up.

McLaren pulls covers off 2019 F1 car as MCL34 is revealed
McLaren has taken the covers off its latest F1 car ahead of the 2019 season. The MC34 was unveiled at McLaren’s Woking headquarters on Thursday and retains the distinct papaya orange and 'vega blue' livery that adorned its predecessor.

Kimi Raikkonen hits track in Alfa Romeo's 2019 F1 car
Alfa Romeo Racing's 2019 Formula 1 car has been pictured on track for the first time at a shakedown test in Italy. New signing Kimi Raikkonen gave the recently renamed Sauber squad's 2019 car its first outing at Ferrari's Fiorano test circuit on Thursday.

McLaren plays down chance of Alonso 2019 F1 test run
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has played down the chance of Fernando Alonso returning to the team to drive its 2019 Formula 1 car during the upcoming pre-season tests.

Magnussen expects Haas to remain on ‘positive rise’ in 2019
Kevin Magnussen says he expects Haas to “stay on the rise” and continue to make improvements in the 2019 Formula 1 season.

Big mistake to set McLaren goals before testing – Sainz
Carlos Sainz has warned against McLaren setting any targets before the start of pre-season testing as he aims to lead the Formula 1 team’s resurgence in 2019.