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Spanish Grand Prix qualifying - As it happened
A recap of a thrilling Spanish Grand Prix qualifying as Lewis Hamilton claims his second pole position of the 2018 F1 season in Barcelona. 2018 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying as it happened
Hockenheim seeking risk-free F1 deal beyond 2018, open to Nürburgring share
Hockenheim is willing to continue hosting the German Grand Prix beyond the end of its existing contract in 2018, but only if it can strike a risk-free deal with Formula 1 officials.
Lewis Hamilton leads Mercedes F1 1-2 in final Spanish GP practice
Lewis Hamilton headed up a one-two finish for Mercedes in the final Formula 1 practice session ahead of qualifying for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, edging out teammate Valtteri Bottas by just one-hundredth of a second.
Valtteri Bottas expecting Ferrari, Red Bull resurgence in qualifying
Valtteri Bottas believes Mercedes will come under threat from Formula 1 rivals Ferrari and Red Bull after the reigning world champions topped Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.
No Red Bull 2019 engine decision until June as Honda talks continue
Red Bull will make no final decision about its Formula 1 power unit plans for 2019 until next month at the earliest, according to team principal Christian Horner.
Force India latest F1 team hit by pit stop problem
Force India has become the fourth different Formula 1 team to be hit with a pit stop problem and were slapped with a €5,000 fine from the FIA for an unsafe release with Sergio Perez in the closing stages of FP2.
McLaren Barcelona upgrade a ‘step forward’ - Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso has hailed McLaren’s significant aerodynamic upgrade at this weekend’s Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix as a “step forward”.
Robert Kubica: I know my value at Williams without lap times
Robert Kubica says his lap times aren’t relevant to his value to Williams after returning to a Formula 1 Grand Prix for the first time in over seven years.
Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari ‘probably sand-bagging’ in Barcelona F1 practice
Lewis Hamilton is refusing to read too much into his headline time during Formula 1 practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday afternoon, predicting that Ferrari will make a step forward ahead of qualifying on Saturday.
Daniel Ricciardo blames tailwind for FP1 off
Daniel Ricciardo says a sudden gust of tailwind caused him to crash during the opening free practice session in Spain but is confident after recovering strongly during the afternoon for Red Bull.
Kimi Raikkonen shrugs off Ferrari engine blow
Kimi Raikkonen has played down his Ferrari engine issue which curtailed his second free practice session early and isn’t expecting any major changes in the Formula 1 pecking order at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Verstappen hails 'positive' Spain practice day despite tyre struggles
Max Verstappen hailed a "positive day" of Formula 1 practice running for Red Bull in Spain as it debuted a number of updates on the RB14 car despite struggling at times with Pirelli's modified tyres.
Wolff clarifies Mercedes 2019 F1 driver stance
Toto Wolff hasn’t ruled out the potential of signing a driver from outside the Mercedes fold for the 2019 Formula 1 season which could step up rumours around a move for Daniel Ricciardo.
Sebastian Vettel: Pirelli F1 tyres ‘quite a bit different’ in Spain
Sebastian Vettel feels the Formula 1 tyres brought by Pirelli to the Spanish Grand Prix are “quite a bit different” compared to previous weekends, calling it the “biggest change” for Ferrari despite a number of updates on the SF71H car.
Lewis Hamilton leads Daniel Ricciardo in mistake-ridden FP2 in Spain
Lewis Hamilton kept Mercedes at the top of the Formula 1 timesheets in second practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, finishing 0.133 seconds clear of Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo.
Magnussen hit by reprimand for Leclerc FP1 incident
Kevin Magnussen has picked up his first reprimand of the year for “a potentially dangerous and unnecessary” incident with Charles Leclerc during the first free practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Red Bull's Christian Horner slams 2019 F1 rule changes
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has laid into the 2019 Formula 1 regulations changes which were passed during the build-up to the Spanish Grand Prix and criticises the sport for “shooting itself in the foot”.
Kevin Magnussen called to stewards over Leclerc Spain FP1 block
Kevin Magnussen has been summoned by the Formula 1 race stewards in Spain following an alleged block on Charles Leclerc at the end of opening practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday morning.
Valtteri Bottas surges clear in Spanish GP FP1 as Robert Kubica returns
Valtteri Bottas surged to the head of the pack for Mercedes in the opening Formula 1 practice session ahead of this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix as Robert Kubica made his official race weekend comeback with Williams.
Fernando Alonso prefers F1 paddock restrictions to more open WEC
Fernando Alonso says he prefers the more restricted nature of the Formula 1 paddock compared to the greater freedom offered to fans in the World Endurance Championship, having found it “stressful” at times during his Spa race weekend.
Hamilton wants to help design Miami GP F1 circuit
Lewis Hamilton has offered to help improve the initial circuit layout for the proposed Formula 1 grand prix in Miami after voicing his criticism over the design.
Miami approves plans for Formula 1 GP from 2019
Plans for an inaugural Formula 1 race in Miami have been approved after the city’s commission voted in favour of hosting a round on the calendar from 2019.
Williams F1 confirms departure of chief designer Ed Wood
Williams has confirmed the departure of chief designer Ed Wood ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 race in Spain, citing “personal reasons”.
Valtteri Bottas: I’ve taken my performances to the ‘next level’ in 2018
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas says he has taken his performances to the “next level” following a strong start to the 2018 Formula 1 season. Bottas sits third in the drivers’ standings and is 30 points adrift of teammate Lewis Hamilton heading into this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.