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Leclerc arrival will boost Ferrari in F1 2019 - Brawn
Formula 1 sporting chief Ross Brawn believes Charles Leclerc’s arrival at Ferrari will provide the team with a boost and give teammate Sebastian Vettel “added incentive” in 2019.
Albon: I was on brink of quitting racing after Red Bull drop in 2012
Alexander Albon has admitted he was on the verge of quitting racing altogether after being dropped by the Red Bull junior programme in 2012.
Hamilton: Winter breaks getting more important with longer F1 seasons
Lewis Hamilton says with Formula 1 seasons stretching longer across a year the shorter winter breaks are “more and more important” for him in terms of recovery and preparing for a full campaign next year.
Norris: Alonso input in 2019 would be 'very valuable'
Lando Norris has welcomed the prospect of Fernando Alonso helping McLaren with the development of its 2019 Formula 1 car given his experience as he steps up as a rookie next season.
Wolff: Bottas wants to 'disappear' after poor 2018 F1 campaign
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed Valtteri Bottas “wants to disappear” after a disappointing 2018 Formula 1 season and start afresh next year.
Vettel: I need time off after ‘exhausting’ 2018 F1 season
Sebastian Vettel says he needs some time for himself during the winter break after an “exhausting” 2018 Formula 1 season.
Sainz: McLaren F1 debut outing a dream come true
Carlos Sainz says making his on-track Formula 1 debut with McLaren in Abu Dhabi was “pretty much a dream come true”.
Kvyat ‘comfortable and confident’ on F1 return
Daniil Kvyat says he was left feeling “comfortable and confident” straight away on his return to Formula 1 machinery with Toro Rosso during the end-of-season test in Abu Dhabi.
Williams secures partnership deal with Polish fuel firm for F1 2019
Williams has announced a new partnership with Polish fuel and energy brand PKN Orlen for the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Russell: Albon deserves F1 shot with Toro Rosso
New Williams signing George Russell believes 2018 Formula 2 title rival Alexander Albon has earned his Formula 1 graduation to Toro Rosso.
Charles Leclerc: 'Emotional' Ferrari test felt different to past runs
Charles Leclerc says his Ferrari Formula 1 test in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday felt different to previous appearances for the team, calling it “emotional.”
Charles Leclerc closes out Abu Dhabi F1 test fastest for Ferrari
Charles Leclerc closed out the final official Formula 1 running in 2018 at the top of the timesheets for Ferrari as he finished almost 1.5 seconds clear of the field on the second day of testing in Abu Dhabi.
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.