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Raikkonen not expecting ‘night and day’ difference from Ferrari engine
Kimi Raikkonen says Ferrari’s Formula 1 engine upgrade will not make a “night and day difference” after he set the pace during Friday practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Raikkonen edges Hamilton to lead Belgian Grand Prix second practice
Kimi Raikkonen completed a Ferrari sweep of Friday's practice sessions for the Belgian Grand Prix by topping FP2 at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, finishing one-tenth of a second clear of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton.
Force India to keep F1 prize money worth £50m despite re-entry
Force India will be allowed to keep its prize money benefits worth an estimated £50 million from the past two Formula 1 seasons despite its rebrand and acceptance as a new, mid-season entry to the constructors' championship.
Red Bull deny Alonso’s claim team tried to sign him for 2019
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has denied claims by Fernando Alonso that he was twice offered a seat with the Milton Keynes squad for 2019.
Vettel leads Verstappen in opening Belgian Grand Prix practice at Spa
Sebastian Vettel set the pace in opening practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on Friday morning after edging out Red Bull's Max Verstappen by one-tenth of a second at the top of the timesheets.
Bottas, Hulkenberg set to start Belgian GP from back of grid
Valtteri Bottas and Nico Hulkenberg are set to start Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking a complete set of fresh power unit elements for the race weekend at Spa.
Haas close to deciding on F1 2019 driver line-up
Haas is close to making a final decision on its driver line-up for the 2019 Formula 1 season, team principal Guenther Steiner has revealed.
Stroll wants to take rebranded Force India F1 team to ‘next level’
Lawrence Stroll says taking the rebranded Racing Point Force India Formula 1 team to the next level will prove his “most exciting challenge yet”.
F1 title rivals Vettel and Hamilton set for engine upgrades at Spa
Formula 1 title rivals Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton are set to take on engine upgrades from Ferrari and Mercedes respectively at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.
Szafnauer hails 'new and exciting chapter' for reborn Force India
Otmar Szafnauer has hailed the start of a "new and exciting chapter" for the rebranded Racing Point Force India team following the FIA's acceptance of its mid-season entry to the Formula 1 world championship.
FIA allows rebranded Racing Point Force India mid-season F1 entry
The FIA has accepted a mid-season entry from the rebranded Racing Point Force India team ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, ensuring its participation in the race.
Sainz not disappointed to miss out on Red Bull F1 drive
Carlos Sainz says his next Formula 1 career move to join McLaren has quashed any disappointment he may have had about missing out on a seat at Red Bull.
Hamilton holds 'no sadness' over Alonso's decision to quit F1
Lewis Hamilton says there is no reason for him to hold any sadness over former teammate Fernando Alonso’s decision to quit Formula 1 for 2019, but feels it is a shame the Spaniard will depart without more accolades to his name.
Max Verstappen unsure Daniel Ricciardo made right move for 2019
Max Verstappen is unsure current teammate Daniel Ricciardo made the right decision in quitting Red Bull to join Renault for the 2019 Formula 1 season, with the move coming as a surprise to the Dutch driver.
Ricciardo denies ‘bad blood’ prompted Red Bull exit, explains decision
Daniel Ricciardo has explained the reasons behind his decision to quit Red Bull in favour of a move to Renault for the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Fernando Alonso treating 2018 as last season in Formula 1
Fernando Alonso is treating 2018 as his last season in Formula 1 despite leaving open the possibility to make a return in the future following his decision to quit the sport for next year.
Ricciardo’s Renault move did not come as a shock – Ocon
Force India Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon insists Daniel Ricciardo’s decision to leave Red Bull to race for Renault in 2019 did not come as a shock to him.
Perez ready to race amid Force India uncertainty
Sergio Perez insists he is focusing his energy solely on driving matters despite uncertainty surrounding the Force India Formula 1 team at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.
Santino Ferrucci to remain on Haas Formula 1 programme
Santino Ferrucci will remain part of Haas' Formula 1 driver programme despite his Formula 2 ban and contract termination, having since moved into IndyCar to try and continue his racing development.
F1 planning to introduce ‘soft budget cap’ from 2019
Formula 1 is planning on introducing the first stage of a proposed budget cap in 2019, sporting boss Ross Brawn has revealed.
Vettel acts as a rock in Ferrari's high-pressure environment – Horner
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner believes former driver Sebastian Vettel carries the pressure of being at Ferrari and acts as a rock for the team.
Lowe: 2019 aero rules F1's most significant change since 2009
Williams technical chief Paddy Lowe has branded the aerodynamic overhaul for 2019 as Formula 1’s most significant rule change since 2009.
Button on Sainz's McLaren F1 move: ‘Is it stepping up?’
Jenson Button has questioned whether Carlos Sainz Jr.’s move to McLaren for the 2019 Formula 1 season can be considered a step up, believing it will “take years” before the team is in a position to fight at the front of the field again.
Sean Bratches: Important to make Formula 1 less predictable
Formula 1 commercial chief Sean Bratches says the sport’s bosses “have a plan” to make racing less predictable following criticism from outgoing driver Fernando Alonso.