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Fernando Alonso treating 2018 as last season in Formula 1
Fernando Alonso is treating 2018 as his last season in Formula 1 despite leaving open the possibility to make a return in the future following his decision to quit the sport for next year.
Ricciardo’s Renault move did not come as a shock – Ocon
Force India Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon insists Daniel Ricciardo’s decision to leave Red Bull to race for Renault in 2019 did not come as a shock to him.
Perez ready to race amid Force India uncertainty
Sergio Perez insists he is focusing his energy solely on driving matters despite uncertainty surrounding the Force India Formula 1 team at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.
Santino Ferrucci to remain on Haas Formula 1 programme
Santino Ferrucci will remain part of Haas' Formula 1 driver programme despite his Formula 2 ban and contract termination, having since moved into IndyCar to try and continue his racing development.
F1 planning to introduce ‘soft budget cap’ from 2019
Formula 1 is planning on introducing the first stage of a proposed budget cap in 2019, sporting boss Ross Brawn has revealed.
Vettel acts as a rock in Ferrari's high-pressure environment – Horner
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner believes former driver Sebastian Vettel carries the pressure of being at Ferrari and acts as a rock for the team.
Lowe: 2019 aero rules F1's most significant change since 2009
Williams technical chief Paddy Lowe has branded the aerodynamic overhaul for 2019 as Formula 1’s most significant rule change since 2009.
Button on Sainz's McLaren F1 move: ‘Is it stepping up?’
Jenson Button has questioned whether Carlos Sainz Jr.’s move to McLaren for the 2019 Formula 1 season can be considered a step up, believing it will “take years” before the team is in a position to fight at the front of the field again.
Sean Bratches: Important to make Formula 1 less predictable
Formula 1 commercial chief Sean Bratches says the sport’s bosses “have a plan” to make racing less predictable following criticism from outgoing driver Fernando Alonso.
McLaren's Fernando Alonso ‘motivated to attack’ final races in F1
Fernando Alonso says he is feeling “motivated and ready to attack” the final nine races of the season before he leaves Formula 1 at the end of 2018.
Haas determined to break 100-point barrier in top five bid
Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner says breaking the 100-point barrier this season will be crucial if the US squad is to secure a top five finish.
Helmut Marko: Shoeys will be hard to come by for Ricciardo at Renault
Helmut Marko believes it will be "hard" for Daniel Ricciardo to celebrate any Formula 1 victories with his traditional 'Shoey' celebration in the near future after deciding to leave Red Bull for Renault in 2019.
Mazepin-linked company questions Stroll's Force India rescue deal
Uralkali, the company linked to the father of GP3 racer Nikita Mazepin, has questioned if administrators acted in either Force India or Formula 1's best interests when agreeing a deal for the struggling team to be bought by a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll.
Gasly ‘shocked’ by Red Bull call-up
Pierre Gasly has admitted his surprise at getting the Red Bull call for 2019 to replace Daniel Ricciardo - while he found out the decision in just his pants.
Gasly’s ‘undoubted talent’ a credit to Red Bull – Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Pierre Gasly’s remarkable rise up the ranks in Formula 1 will only enhanced his status as a star in the making.
Official: Gasly steps up to Red Bull for next season
Red Bull has confirmed Pierre Gasly will graduate from Toro Rosso next season to replace Renault-bound Daniel Ricciardo.
McLaren hands Norris FP1 outing in Alonso’s car
McLaren will see reserve driver Lando Norris take part in the opening practice session ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix in Fernando Alonso's Formula 1 car at Spa-Francorchamps.
Not always the fastest car that wins in F1, says Wolff
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the 2018 Formula 1 championship is set to go down in history as one of the sport’s best seasons while he believes the trend of unpredictable races will continue after the summer break.
When is the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix and how can I watch it
Following Formula 1’s lengthy summer break, the action returns with the second half of the season starting with the Belgian Grand Prix.
Haas on why ‘there's no point’ in developing 2018 F1 car further
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says following his squad’s planned updates he sees ‘no point in developing the 2018 car any longer’ with an early focus on 2019 already in the picture.
Jean-Eric Vergne approached over Formula 1 race seat for 2019
Jean-Eric Vergne has been subject to an approach from a Formula 1 team regarding a race seat for the 2019 season. Vergne, 28, raced in F1 between 2012 and 2014 with Toro Rosso before being dropped from the Red Bull programme, prompting the Frenchman to move into Formula E.
Jenson Button: Alonso 'finally made the right decision' quitting F1
Jenson Button believes former McLaren teammate Fernando Alonso has "finally made the right decision" after announcing he would quit racing in Formula 1 at the end of the 2018 season.
Leading F1 2019 midfield not unrealistic aim for Sauber – Ericsson
Marcus Ericsson believes Sauber’s impressive turnaround this season means the team can target becoming the leading force in Formula 1’s midfield in 2019.
Renault: 'Decisive' driver market approach applies to car development
Renault’s managing director Cyril Abiteboul has ordered his team to apply the same ‘offensive and decisive’ approach in the driver market to its car development after pulling off the shock signing of Daniel Ricciardo during Formula 1’s summer break.