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Valtteri Bottas doubts Ferrari showing its true pace in Sochi
Valtteri Bottas remained coy following Mercedes’ impressive display during Formula 1 practice for the Russian Grand Prix, believing the rival Ferrari team is yet to show its true pace in Sochi.
Renault: Verstappen focus needs to be on car after engine comments
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul feels Max Verstappen should ‘focus on the car’ reacting to the Dutch driver’s criticisms regarding its engine upgrades which he revealed was part of its plans agreed with Red Bull.
Kevin Magnussen had no doubts over new two-year deal with Haas F1
Kevin Magnussen says he never felt any doubt over signing a new contract to remain with Haas in Formula 1, with a multi-year deal being announced by the team on Friday.
Daniel Ricciardo: Red Bull's Russia pace a pleasant surprise
Daniel Ricciardo was pleasantly surprised by Red Bull's pace during second practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday after finishing the session fourth-fastest, beating both Ferrari Formula 1 drivers.
Antonio Giovinazzi feeling calmer in F1 car after Sauber confirmation
Antonio Giovinazzi said he felt much calmer behind the wheel of the Sauber Formula 1 car during practice for the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi knowing that he will be racing for the team next year.
Sebastian Vettel: Ferrari has some catching up to do in Sochi
Sebastian Vettel said Ferrari has "some catching up to do" after struggling to match Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton for pace through second practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday in Sochi, finishing more than half a second off the pace.
Lewis Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2 in second Russian GP practice
Lewis Hamilton headed up a one-two finish for Mercedes in second practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday afternoon, as Formula 1 title rival Sebastian Vettel ended the session more than half a second off the pace.
Sirotkin expects Williams F1 2019 decision "soon"
Sergey Sirotkin believes his Formula 1 future should be resolved “quite soon” as he looks set to remain with Williams for 2019.
Horner: Ticktum needs more development before he is ready for F1
Red Bull junior Dan Ticktum needs more time to develop as a driver before he is "anywhere near a Formula 1 level" according to Christian Horner, dashing speculation the Briton could move up to a Toro Rosso seat for 2019.
Grosjean on "thin ice" with F1 penalty points – Steiner
Romain Grosjean is treading on “thin ice” after he edged closer to a Formula 1 race ban for accumulated penalty points, according to Haas team principal Gunther Steiner.
Sebastian Vettel leads Russia FP1 as Ricciardo hits trouble
Sebastian Vettel set the pace for Ferrari in the opening Formula 1 practice session for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday morning, edging out Red Bull's Max Verstappen by five-hundredths of a second.
FIA confirms power unit changes for five drivers in Sochi
The FIA race stewards have confirmed that five Formula 1 drivers are set for grid penalties at this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.
Haas confirms Magnussen and Grosjean for F1 2019
The Haas Formula 1 team has confirmed it has retained Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean in its driver line-up for the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Hamilton: I don’t have one hand on F1 2018 title
Lewis Hamilton is refusing to take his healthy championship lead for granted, insisting he does not feel he has one hand already on the 2018 Formula 1 title.
Uralkali offer wouldn't have rescued Force India, says administrator
The administrator which oversaw the sale of the Force India Formula 1 team, FRP Advisory, has hit back at a claim from snubbed buyer Uralkali that it acted improperly in its actions to safeguard the team's future ahead of a High Court legal case.
Fernando Alonso: Sochi will prove McLaren’s true F1 performance
Fernando Alonso believes this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix in Sochi will allow McLaren to prove its “true performance” against its Formula 1 rivals after a series of “extreme” circuits.
F1 confirms plans for Miami fan festival
Formula 1 has confirmed plans for the Miami fan festival, with the event set to take place alongside the United States Grand Prix next month.
Stoffel Vandoorne considering IndyCar, Formula E as F1 door closes
Stoffel Vandoorne has confirmed he is talking to teams in both IndyCar and Formula E as he looks to secure a racing programme for 2019 following his exit from McLaren’s Formula 1 operation.
No change of plan despite points deficit to Hamilton – Vettel
Sebastian Vettel insists there is no need for Ferrari to change its approach in the 2018 Formula 1 title race, despite losing further ground to championship leader Lewis Hamilton.
Verstappen reveals C-spec Renault engine can’t run at high altitude
Max Verstappen says Red Bull knew it would have to switch back to Renault’s B-spec Formula 1 engine at some point this season as the C-spec upgrade introduced at Monza would face difficulty on high altitude tracks.
Toro Rosso drivers set for penalties as Honda introduces latest engine
Toro Rosso drivers Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley will face grid penalties at this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix after Honda confirmed it will introduce its latest Formula 1 engine upgrade.
Grosjean: ‘Unfair’ F1 tyre rules a ‘big disadvantage’ to Q3 runners
Romain Grosjean says he may change his approach in Russian Grand Prix qualifying due to Formula 1 starting tyre rules resulting in a “big disadvantage” for drivers that progress into Q3.
Ericsson 'looking at everything' for 2019, targets long-term F1 return
Marcus Ericsson is "looking at everything" as he explores racing options for the 2019 season, but is targeting a racing return to Formula 1 in the future after losing his seat at Alfa Romeo Sauber.
Perez: Clash with Sirotkin looked worse from the outside
Sergio Perez believes his collision with Sergey Sirotkin during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix “looked worse from the outside”.