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F1 Gossip: Leclerc’s Ferrari move questioned
- The timing of Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari switch has been questioned by 1978 F1 world champion Mario Andretti ( Sky Italia, in Italian )
2019 F1 rules not 'transformational' but an improvement, says Symonds
Ex-Williams Formula 1 technical chief Pat Symonds does not expect the sport’s new aerodynamic changes to have a “transformational” impact on the quality of racing in 2019.
Perez: Racing Point can bridge gap to leading F1 teams
Sergio Perez believes Racing Point can close the gap to Formula 1’s leading three teams but concedes it will not be a “night to day” transition.
2000 F1 title success was ‘decisive’ for Schumacher and Ferrari
Michael Schumacher’s title-winning 2000 Formula 1 campaign acted as a “decisive” moment for himself and Ferrari, according to the seven-time world champion’s manager Sabine Kehm.
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Fernando Alonso names proudest F1 achievement
Fernando Alonso says bringing Formula 1 into the mainstream sporting spotlight in Spain and becoming his county’s leading figure is the greatest achievement of his career so far.
Todt: F1 becoming too reliant on ‘hidden simulation’
FIA president Jean Todt believes Formula 1 is becoming too reliant on “hidden simulation”, which he feels has become bad for the sport.
F1 2019 aero rules ‘won’t change an awful lot’ - Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has cast doubts over the impact Formula 1's new aerodynamic rules will have on the quality of racing during the 2019 season.
Ferrari confirms Arrivabene exit, Binotto becomes F1 team principal
Scuderia Ferrari has confirmed Maurizio Arrivabene's exit as its Formula 1 team principal after four years, with chief technical officer Mattia Binotto taking over in the role ahead of the 2019 season.
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Maurizio Arrivabene out, Mattia Binotto in as Ferrari F1 chief?
Scuderia Ferrari is set to replace Maurizio Arrivabene with Mattia Binotto as team principal of its Formula 1 operation ahead of the 2019 season, according to reports.
Lauda in hospital with flu after lung transplant
Niki Lauda has returned to hospital suffering with flu over the Christmas period having undergone a double lung transplant last summer.
Hamilton: Current F1 tyres dictate no out-and-out racing
Lewis Hamilton feels Formula 1 racing has been reined in by the current generation of tyres and rules which has denied “out-and-out hard racing” but remains hopeful for changes in 2019.
Liberty must address F1 B-team business model – Brown
McLaren chief Zak Brown is eager to see Formula 1 owners Liberty Media clearly define rules between what teams can share to produce tighter restrictions on a “B-team business model”.
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F1 predicts “20% improvement” in racing with 2019 rule changes
Formula 1 chief Ross Brawn says predictions from research rates improvements in racing and overtaking to increase by 20% thanks to the 2019 technical rules shake-up.
Vettel: Ferrari won’t suffer in Kvyat, Giovinazzi simulator role exits
Sebastian Vettel remains confident Ferrari will find sufficient replacements for Daniil Kvyat and Antonio Giovinazzi following their departures from simulator roles as they take up Formula 1 race seats for 2019.
Bottas: Kubica will help put Williams where they deserve to be
Valtteri Bottas believes Robert Kubica’s Formula 1 return and spirit will help lift up Williams from a dreadful 2018 campaign for a fresh start this year.
Gasly: Honda compromises will help in 2019 F1 season
Pierre Gasly hopes compromises Honda opted for in 2018 will provide greater opportunities and performance for the coming Formula 1 season as he steps up to Red Bull in its maiden year in partnership with the Japanese manufacturer.
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F2 champion Russell can be F1 ‘star of the future’ - Mercedes
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has backed new Williams Formula 1 recruit George Russell to become a “star in the future”.
Vettel: Ferrari needs stronger package to beat Mercedes in F1 2019
Sebastian Vettel believes Ferrari needs to produce a stronger package in order to beat Mercedes in the upcoming 2019 Formula 1 season.
Kubica ‘not scared’ about F1 return after eight years out
Robert Kubica insists he has no fears ahead of his return to grand prix racing with Williams in the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Haas confident about F1 2019 chances but wary of rival gains
Guenther Steiner says he is confident about Haas’ prospects for the upcoming Formula 1 season but remains wary of the gains rival teams could have made over the winter.
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Brown: McLaren must manage Norris expectations in 'cruel F1'
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says his team must manage expectations with Lando Norris during his rookie season in the “cruel environment” of Formula 1.
Raikkonen looking forward to ‘pure racing' at Sauber
Kimi Raikkonen says he is looking forward to focusing on “pure racing” with Sauber in the 2019 Formula 1 season. Raikkonen will return to Sauber after 18 years away, having rejoined the team he made his F1 bow with in 2001 after making way for the arrival of Charles Leclerc at Ferrari.
Ericsson hopes Leclerc “kicks some ass” at Ferrari in F1 2019
Marcus Ericsson has backed former Sauber teammate Charles Leclerc to “kick some ass” during his first Formula 1 season with Ferrari.
McLaren reveals launch date for 2019 F1 challenger
McLaren will launch its 2019 Formula 1 car on the 14th February, four days prior to the start of pre-season testing in Barcelona.
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