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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.
Mercedes pays tribute to F1 ‘icon’ Schumacher on 50th birthday
Mercedes has paid tribute to seven-time Formula 1 world champion and former driver Michael Schumacher as he turns 50.
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Russell: Norris promotion helped my bid for Williams F1 drive
George Russell says 2018 Formula 2 title rival Lando Norris’ promotion to McLaren helped his own bid to land a seat on the 2019 Formula 1 grid with Williams.
Schumacher family to celebrate on F1 record holder's 50th birthday
The family of Michael Schumacher has provided a rare statement on the seven-time Formula 1 world champion ahead of his 50th birthday.
Ricciardo wants to take Renault to the ‘next level’ in F1
Daniel Ricciardo has outlined his ambitions to help take his new team Renault to the “next level” in Formula 1.
Daniel Ricciardo: F1 driver market games ‘wore a little thin’
Daniel Ricciardo says the uncertainty within the Formula 1 driver market wore “a little thin” in 2018 as he came to finalise his plans for the new season amid links to a number of teams.
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Fernando Alonso names biggest F1 rival
Fernando Alonso says Michael Schumacher will remain his greatest Formula 1 rival but feels the level of competition grew tougher throughout his career.
McLaren expects Key arrival in time to influence 2019 car
McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has confirmed new technical head James Key should formally join the Woking-based team in time “to help influence the progress of next year’s car and ultimately the development of 2020” despite being unable to officially announce his arrival.
Verstappen: Honda gives Red Bull extra motivation
Max Verstappen believes his Red Bull squad has been given extra motivation ahead of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship as it begins a new partnership with Honda.
Ferrari needs to find “habit to win” mentality in 2019
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene says his squad must “swap mentality from a fighter to a winner” in 2019 to improve its aspirations to secure a long-awaited Formula 1 world title.
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Mercedes F1 Sochi swap team order ‘broke my heart’ - Wolff
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says ordering Valtteri Bottas to give up victory at the Russian Grand Prix to help Lewis Hamilton’s title bid left him heartbroken.
Red Bull encouraged by gains in second half of F1 2018
Christian Horner says Red Bull’s level of competitiveness in the second half of the 2018 Formula 1 season has left him feeling encouraged about the team’s prospects heading into 2019.
Designer Gordon Murray awarded CBE in New Year Honours
Legendary automotive designer and engineer, Gordon Murray, has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in the 2019 Queen’s New Years Honours.
Kubica: If I was Williams I'd also have doubts over F1 return
Robert Kubica says he understands why question marks remain over his ability and admits he would also have doubts about his return to Formula 1 if he was a team boss.
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Brawn: Verstappen has ‘growing to do’ before F1 title push
Formula 1 sporting boss Ross Brawn believes Max Verstappen needs to eradicate “pointless mistakes” and “control his emotions” if he is to fight for world championships in the near-future.
Haas only has itself to blame for missing out on P4 - Steiner
Self-inflicted errors cost Haas a fourth-place finish in the 2018 Formula 1 constructors’ championship, according to team boss Guenther Steiner.
Sainz: McLaren should 'fear everyone' in 2019 F1 midfield fight
Carlos Sainz Jr. feels McLaren needs to "fear everyone" in Formula 1's midfield fight heading into next season after seeing a number of teams make significant steps in performance through 2018.
McLaren 'not done' with F1 team restructure, but close to completion
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the team is "not done" completing the restructuring of its Formula 1 team, but feels "things are starting to shape up" ahead of a couple of key arrivals.
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Vandoorne “prepared for anything” in Mercedes F1 simulator role
Stoffel Vandoorne hasn’t ruled out the possibility of returning to Formula 1 through his new Mercedes links as he begins a simulator role in 2019.
Russell: I wanted Kubica as F1 teammate at Williams
George Russell says he’s relishing the opportunity to teammate and compete against Robert Kubica at Williams in his rookie Formula 1 campaign and is eager to work with the former race winner to help the British team respond after a tough 2018.
McLaren keen to learn from Vandoorne mistakes
McLaren chief Zak Brown says one of Gil de Ferran’s “primary roles” is to ensure all team parts work together including the driver line-up having held regrets on how Stoffel Vandoorne’s time at the team ended.
McLaren in talks with Coca-Cola over future sponsorship deal
McLaren is holding talks with Coca-Cola over a potential sponsorship partnership in the future after an “excellent” three-race deal at the end of the 2018 Formula 1 season.
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