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Haas on schedule for F1 2019 driver announcement by Japan
The Haas Formula 1 team remains on schedule to announce its driver line-up for the 2019 season by next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. Haas team principal Gunther Steiner set a two-week timeframe to announce the American squad’s decision during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.
Esteban Ocon: Unfair to see Williams as a downgrade for 2019
Esteban Ocon feels it is unfair to consider a potential move to Williams for 2019 as being a downgrade as the Mercedes youngster pushes to remain in Formula 1 for next season.
Ocon wants respect for Stroll amid F1 future uncertainty
Esteban Ocon says fellow Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll deserves respect for what he has achieved amid ongoing uncertainty over his own future in the sport.
Uralkali launches legal action against Force India adminstrators
Uralkali has claimed it is suing the administrator which oversaw the sale of the Force India Formula 1 team for “substantial damages over a flawed sales process.”
F1 sporting director would favour flyaway triple-headers in the future
Formula 1 sporting director Steve Nielsen would prefer to use flyaway races to form a triple-header on the calendar in the future should the scheduling move be required again.
Alain Prost: Renault surprised Ricciardo wanted to sign for 2019
Alain Prost says Renault Formula 1 officials were a bit surprised when Daniel Ricciardo agreed to join the team for the 2019 season, but stresses the Australian is aware of the challenge he faces in trying to take the team back to the front of the grid.
Daniel Ricciardo: 2018 'the weirdest season I've had in racing'
Daniel Ricciardo has called his rollercoaster 2018 to date "the weirdest season I've had in racing" as he prepares to enter his final six Formula 1 races as a Red Bull driver.
Fernando Alonso braced for toughest leg of 2018 racing schedule
Fernando Alonso is expecting his upcoming run of races in Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship to form the most difficult part of his 2018 racing schedule.
Sergio Perez: More potential to unlock in Force India upgrades
Sergio Perez feels there is more potential for Force India to unlock from the significant upgrade for its VJM11 car brought to the last Formula 1 race in Singapore heading into this weekend's Russian Grand Prix.
Marcus Ericsson exploring other racing options for 2019 season
Marcus Ericsson has confirmed he is exploring other racing options for the 2019 season after losing his full-time Formula 1 seat with Alfa Romeo Sauber.
Mercedes taking no comfort from points buffer in F1 championships
Toto Wolff is taking no comfort in Mercedes’ points buffer to Ferrari or Lewis Hamilton’s advantage over Sebastian Vettel in the Formula 1 constructors’ and drivers’ championships as the German marque bids for a fifth successive title sweep in 2018.
Antonio Giovinazzi confirmed in Sauber F1 race seat for 2019
Sauber has confirmed that Antonio Giovinazzi will step up to a full-time Formula 1 race seat for the 2019 season, partnering Kimi Raikkonen.
Marcus Ericsson to become Sauber third driver and ambassador
Alfa Romeo Sauber has confirmed Marcus Ericsson will become the Formula 1 team's third driver and ambassador in 2019 after losing his race seat.
Ferrari goes aggressive on F1 tyre picks for Japanese GP
Ferrari has opted for an aggressive tyre selection for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka next month, taking an additional three sets of Supersofts than Formula 1 title rival Mercedes.
Williams F1 reports fall in revenue amid on-track struggles
Williams has reported a year-on-year fall in both its Formula 1-related and wider group revenue for the first sixth months of 2018 amid its ongoing on-track struggles.
Toto Wolff: Russell’s position for 2019 not as tricky as Ocon’s
Toto Wolff believes that Formula 2 championship leader George Russell is not in as tricky a position as fellow Mercedes junior Esteban Ocon as both look to secure a Formula 1 drive for 2019.
Lando Norris to balance F2 duties with Sochi FP1 appearance
McLaren has confirmed Lando Norris will feature in the opening Formula 1 practice session for the Russian Grand Prix weekend in Sochi this Friday, combining the outing with his Formula 2 race duties.
Antonio Giovinazzi to get latest Sauber FP1 run-out in Russia
Antonio Giovinazzi will enjoy his latest Formula 1 practice run-out with the Alfa Romeo Sauber team on Friday at the Sochi Autodrom ahead of the Russian Grand Prix.
Toto Wolff would be ‘overwhelmed’ to see Pascal Wehrlein return to F1
Toto Wolff would be “overwhelmed” to see Pascal Wehrlein make a return to Formula 1 in the future following confirmation of German driver’s exit from Mercedes’ motorsport programme at the end of the season.
Horner encouraged by Honda’s ‘strong desire’ ahead of engine deal
Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner is encouraged by the early signs coming from future engine partner Honda ahead of their link up in 2019, hailing the “strong desire” shown by the Japanese manufacturer.
Budget cap, not 2021 rules will help bring F1 field together - Haas
Haas team principal Gunther Steiner believes a budget cap will have more impact than the proposed 2021 regulation shake-up in helping smaller outfits compete with Formula 1’s leading three teams.
Renault seeks gains from floor “evolution” at Russian GP
The Renault Formula 1 team will introduce its latest floor update at the upcoming Russian Grand Prix in a bid to strengthen its position in the constructors’ championship.
Hamilton wants Mercedes 2019 F1 parts before end of year
Lewis Hamilton is “keeping the pressure” on his Mercedes team to bring forward development parts planned for the 2019 Formula 1 season before the end of the current campaign.
Haas against idea of ‘distorted’ F1 with three-car teams
Haas has rejected the proposal of running three-car teams in Formula 1, with team boss Gunther Steiner adding such a move would “distort” the championship and “confuse” fans.