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F1 announces Japanese Grand Prix contract extension to 2021
The Japanese Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar for the next three years after officials announced an extended deal for the Suzuka race on Friday.
Mercedes-Benz becomes title sponsor of German GP
Mercedes-Benz has become the title sponsor of the German Grand Prix, which will remain on the Formula 1 calendar in 2019.
Ricciardo appreciates Red Bull ‘maturity’ over Renault switch
Daniel Ricciardo says he appreciates the level of “respect and maturity” he has received from the Red Bull Formula 1 team since announcing he will join Renault in 2019.
Sergio Perez tops rain-hit first practice for Italian GP
Sergio Perez led Force India to the top of the timesheets in a rain-hit opening Formula 1 practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, finishing half a second clear of Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen
Michelin rules out Formula 1 return under 2020 tyre tender
Michelin has ruled out a return to Formula 1 under the tyre tender starting in 2020 amid uncertainty over the tender supply requirements.
FIA confirms fresh power units for Ricciardo, Hulkenberg at Monza
Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg are set to start Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix from the final row of the grid after the FIA confirmed both drivers had taken complete new power units ahead of the Monza race weekend.
Bottas trusts Mercedes won’t be “too harsh” with team orders
Valtteri Bottas says he trusts Mercedes to handle its policy on team orders in the right way during the final eight races of the 2018 Formula 1 season.
Sebastian Vettel uncertain about Hamilton’s Ferrari ‘tricks’ comments
Sebastian Vettel said he is “not so sure” about Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton's “tricks” comments regarding Ferrari’s car, but stressed he is keeping his head down and staying focused on the championship battle at hand.
Vandoorne eager to stick with McLaren ‘through tough time’
Stoffel Vandoorne says his frustrations at McLaren only gives him stronger motivation to gain “rewards” to see the team through its “tough time”.
Ricciardo expects further engine penalties before end of 2018
Daniel Ricciardo expects to be hit with further grid penalties before the end of the 2018 Formula 1 season, despite taking on a fresh engine at the Italian Grand Prix.
Gasly: Monza to be ‘a different story’ compared to Spa for Toro Rosso
Pierre Gasly is doubtful of Toro Rosso’s chances of scoring points on merit in this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, saying it will be “a different story” to last weekend’s race at Spa despite the similarity in track layout.
Alonso experienced back pain after Belgian GP crash
Fernando Alonso has revealed he experienced back and wrist pain in the days following the huge first corner crash at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix.
Verstappen: Halo reaction after Belgian GP crash was too dramatic
Max Verstappen believes the dramatic first corner collision at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix "looked worse than it was” and doubts the Halo did anything to protect Charles Leclerc.
Perez on F1 future: My position doesn’t change
Sergio Perez says the rollercoaster month for the new-look Racing Point Force India squad hasn’t changed his situation as he expects to confirm his Formula 1 future shortly.
Hulkenberg accepts Halo ‘doing a good job’ after Belgian GP clash
Nico Hulkenberg says his head has been turned by the safety improvements the Halo has made in Formula 1 following the scary crash he triggered at the start of the Belgian Grand Prix which landed him with a grid penalty for this weekend at Monza.
Raikkonen: No extra pressure on Ferrari to win at Monza
Kimi Raikkonen believes there is no added pressure on Ferrari to win at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix this weekend.
Haas relieved to avoid ‘madness’ of 2019 F1 driver market
Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner says he is relieved to have avoided the “madness” of the 2019 driver market, adding his side is in a “comfortable position”.
Ferrari: Mercedes not used to level of pressure in 2018 F1 title fight
Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene believes Formula 1 rivals Mercedes are vulnerable and not used to the level of intense pressure it has faced in the 2018 title fight.
George Russell: Summer F1 moves 'changed my position' on 2019 plans
George Russell feels his chances of securing a Formula 1 drive for the 2019 season have been impacted by the movement in the driver market over the summer, but remains determined in his bid to get a seat next year.
Vettel crashes Ferrari F1 car during Milan festival demo run
Sebastian Vettel crashed his Ferrari Formula 1 car during the latest F1 Live event in Milan, ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
Ericsson: Unpredictable driver market makes strong results 'critical'
Marcus Ericsson says strong results will be “critical” to his hopes of landing a Sauber seat for the 2019 Formula 1 season, given the unpredictability of the driver market.
Hamilton admires Ricciardo’s ‘brave risk’ to join Renault
Lewis Hamilton has backed Daniel Ricciardo’s “brave” decision to leave Red Bull for Renault in 2019, adding the “risk” is similar to his own gamble to join Mercedes.
Ex-F1 driver Massa: We can now say the Halo is beautiful
Retired Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has praised the Halo cockpit protection device following a huge opening lap crash at the Belgian grand Prix.
Wolff admits Mercedes may have to consider Bottas support role
Toto Wolff admits Mercedes may have to consider using Valtteri Bottas to aid Formula 1 teammate Lewis Hamilton’s title bid in the near-future.