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Bottas: Criticism has given me ‘extra boost’ for F1 2019
Valtteri Bottas says he has turned the criticism he received in 2018 into positives to provide him with an “extra boost” heading into the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Sauber renamed Alfa Romeo Racing for new F1 season
The Sauber name is to disappear from Formula 1 after it was announced on Friday the team would be rebranded as Alfa Romeo Racing ahead of the 2019 season.
McLaren completes fire-up of its 2019 Renault F1 engine
McLaren has successfully completed a fire-up of its new Renault-powered 2019 Formula 1 car for the first time.
Ferrari fires up 2019 engine for first time at Maranello F1 factory
Ferrari has fired up the engine that it hopes will power it to the 2019 Formula 1 world championship at its Maranello headquarters.
Magnussen: F1 needs smaller teams to have shot at winning
Kevin Magnussen believes Formula 1 needs to reach a stage where smaller teams can at least “have some hope” of fighting for wins and podiums.
Hamilton not motivated by chasing Schumacher’s F1 records, says Button
Jenson Button believes Lewis Hamilton gets his motivation through fresh challenges rather than the prospect of surpassing Michael Schumacher’s Formula 1 records.
Brendon Hartley reveals details over Toro Rosso F1 exit
Brendon Hartley has revealed more details about his exit from Toro Rosso at the end of the 2018 Formula 1 season, including that he learned he had lost his seat just one hour after last race of the year.
Brown: McLaren anticipating ‘good’ 2019 F1 car
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the team is “anticipating a good car” for the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Mercedes confirms launch date for 2019 W10 F1 car
Mercedes has become the latest team to confirm its launch plans for its 2019 Formula 1 car, announcing it will unveil the new W10 car on February 13.
Mexican GP distances itself from Formula 1 race promoters' statement
The promoters of the Mexican Grand Prix have issued a statement distancing themselves from concerns raised by the Formula 1 Promoters’ Association (FOPA) concerning Liberty Media’s management of the sport.
Rosberg backs Bottas to annoy Hamilton ‘quite a lot’ in 2019 F1 season
Nico Rosberg believes Valtteri Bottas can bounce back strongly in the 2019 Formula 1 season and “annoy” his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton “quite a lot”.
F1 to host first ever season launch event ahead of 2019 Australian GP
Formula 1 will host an official launch event to mark the start of the 2019 season on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix.
Button: Leclerc can force Vettel into tough call over his F1 future
2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button reckons new Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc could force teammate Sebastian Vettel into making a “tough decision” over his future.
Formula 1 race promoters raise concerns in challenge to Liberty Media
Formula 1’s commercial rights holder Liberty Media has been criticised for the direction it is taking the sport by grand prix promoters.
Renault: Hulkenberg relishes chance to prove himself against Ricciardo
Nico Hulkenberg is relishing a “great opportunity” to show his calibre against new teammate Daniel Ricciardo, according to Renault chief Marcin Budkowski.
Renault ‘very optimistic’ about 2019 F1 engine gains
Renault says the early signs from its all-new Formula 1 engine look “very promising” ahead of the 2019 season.
Sainz relishing new-found F1 independence at McLaren
Carlos Sainz Jr believes he will thrive in his new surroundings at McLaren with clarity and control over his Formula 1 future.
Chandhok: Kubica’s F1 return a ‘great human story’
Ex-Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok says Robert Kubica’s return to the sport is a “great human story” after being “literally on death’s door” following his horrific rallying accident.
Renault: New regulations could influence F1 order
Renault remains optimistic the 2019 Formula 1 regulation tweaks could provide it an opportunity to shake-up the pecking order despite the sizeable gap it needs to bridge this winter.
Toro Rosso confirms STR14 F1 car launch date
Toro Rosso has stolen a march on its Formula 1 rivals by announcing its STR14 car launch date for February 11 th which means the team will be the first to reveal its 2019 challenger.
Rosberg: F1 will have to go electric 'at some point' in the future
2016 world champion Nico Rosberg believes Formula 1 will have no choice but to switch to electric "at some point” in the future.
Fewtrell ‘motivated’ by thoughts of future Renault F1 seat
Max Fewtrell says the “awesome” thought of landing a future Formula 1 drive with Renault keeps him motivated to succeed in 2019.
Renault elects Michelin CEO Senard as new chairman
Jean-Dominique Senard has been selected as the new chairman of Groupe Renault with Thierry Bollore appointed Chief Executive Officer in a revised senior management structure following the resignation of Carlos Ghosn.
Renault: No early Ricciardo F1 test shows rivals are ‘afraid’
Renault believes the fact Red Bull did not allow Daniel Ricciardo to test with his new Formula 1 team in Abu Dhabi shows “people are afraid of us”.