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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.
Kimi Raikkonen lands reprimand for FP3 pit lane confusion
Kimi Raikkonen has been handed his first reprimand of the season after a pit lane mix-up during the final practice session ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Haas F1 submits intent to appeal against Force India verdict
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has confirmed his squad has launched an intent to appeal the FIA Stewards decision that ruled in favour of Force India following its hearing into the team.
Ricciardo determined to end Red Bull F1 tenure ‘in style’ in Abu Dhabi
Daniel Ricciardo says he wants to end his time with the Red Bull Formula 1 team “in style” at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton closes out Abu Dhabi F1 practice fastest for Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton closed out Formula 1 practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as the fastest driver after edging out Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen to top FP3 at the Yas Marina Circuit.
FIA stewards dismiss Haas F1 protest against Force India in Abu Dhabi
The FIA Formula 1 race stewards in Abu Dhabi have dismissed Haas' protest against Force India's cars, confirming the team does comply with the regulations in relation to its constructor status.
Hamilton ‘does not like #1 at all’ despite Abu Dhabi FP1 run
Lewis Hamilton has explained his reasoning behind running the #1 on his Mercedes Formula 1 car during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice, despite “not liking it at all”.
Lauda thanks fans, Mercedes in video message: 'I'll be there soon'
Niki Lauda has thanked the Formula 1 community for its support and messages as he continues to recover from a lung transplant, and is hopeful of returning to the paddock "soon."
Hamilton’s F1 engine ‘looks normal’ after Abu Dhabi analysis
Mercedes is hopeful Lewis Hamilton will avoid an Formula 1 engine penalty after running checks on the Briton’s power unit throughout practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Haas ‘seeking equality for all teams’ with Force India F1 protest
Haas Formula 1 chief Günther Steiner says the protest of Force India’s cars ahead of this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is driven by a desire to seek “equality” for the entire field.
Bottas hopes for 2017 repeat in Abu Dhabi after ‘really good’ Friday
Valtteri Bottas is confident he can fight for pole position and victory in the Formula 1 2018 Abu Dhabi season finale after setting the pace on Friday.
Hamilton receives second reprimand of 2018 after FP1 pit miss
Lewis Hamilton has picked up his second reprimand of the 2018 Formula 1 season after crossing the white lines in the pit entry at the end of FP1.
Abu Dhabi GP: Daniel Ricciardo: Six-way fight for victory will be fun
Daniel Ricciardo says the 2018 Formula 1 finale in Abu Dhabi will be a six-driver fight for victory between the top three teams but feels he needs to qualify on the front two rows to give himself a strong shot at victory.
Horner takes dig at Wolff over Ocon-Verstappen clash in Brazil
Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner took a cheeky dig at Mercedes boss Toto Wolff over junior driver Esteban Ocon’s clash with Max Verstappen in Brazil, saying it would be good for Ocon to learn “what the flags mean.”
Sebastian Vettel braces for “difficult” Abu Dhabi GP
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari “were not fast enough” following Friday practice ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after being outperformed by both Mercedes and Red Bull.
Max Verstappen backs Abu Dhabi GP sausage kerbs at Turn 20
Max Verstappen wants the Turn 20 sausage kerbs to stay in place at the Yas Marina Circuit for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix despite being caught out by them during FP2 which damaged his Red Bull.
Valtteri Bottas quickest for Mercedes as night falls in Abu Dhabi FP2
Valtteri Bottas led Mercedes to the head of the field as night fell for second practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday, edging out FP1 pace-setter Max Verstappen.
Stewards set to rule on Haas/Force India protest on Saturday
The FIA stewards have completed a hearing in Abu Dhabi following Haas' protest of both Force India Formula 1 cars, but do not anticipate delivering a verdict until just before the final practice session on Saturday afternoon.
McLaren open to Fernando Alonso testing 2019 F1 car
McLaren Formula 1 chief Zak Brown is open to Fernando Alonso testing the team’s 2019 car, and expects the Spaniard to remain a key member of its racing activities.
Force India F1 team ‘surprised’ by Haas Abu Dhabi protest
Haas’ decision to protest Force India’s entry at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has taken the Formula 1 squad by “surprise”, according to team principal Otmar Szafnauer.
Kimi Raikkonen to test for Sauber F1 in Abu Dhabi next week
Kimi Raikkonen will test with Sauber in Abu Dhabi next week ahead of his move to the Formula 1 team in the 2019 season.
Ocon to be Mercedes F1 reserve driver in 2019
Esteban Ocon will carry out reserve and development driver roles for the Mercedes Formula 1 team in 2019.
Max Verstappen leads Red Bull F1 1-2 in first Abu Dhabi practice
Max Verstappen headed up a one-two finish for Red Bull Racing in the opening Formula 1 practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday, beating teammate Daniel Ricciardo by four-tenths of a second.