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Jenson Button: Alonso 'finally made the right decision' quitting F1
Jenson Button believes former McLaren teammate Fernando Alonso has "finally made the right decision" after announcing he would quit racing in Formula 1 at the end of the 2018 season.
Leading F1 2019 midfield not unrealistic aim for Sauber – Ericsson
Marcus Ericsson believes Sauber’s impressive turnaround this season means the team can target becoming the leading force in Formula 1’s midfield in 2019.
Renault: 'Decisive' driver market approach applies to car development
Renault’s managing director Cyril Abiteboul has ordered his team to apply the same ‘offensive and decisive’ approach in the driver market to its car development after pulling off the shock signing of Daniel Ricciardo during Formula 1’s summer break.
Fernando Alonso expects 'long wait' before confirming 2019 plans
Fernando Alonso says there will be a "long wait" before he confirms his racing plans for the 2019 season after announcing his decision to quit Formula 1 earlier this week.
Abiteboul hails 'great contributor' Sainz after McLaren move confirmed
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has paid tribute to Carlos Sainz Jr. following confirmation of the Spaniard's move to McLaren for 2019, calling him a "great contributor".
Alonso: F1's 'very poor' on-track action main reason for quitting
Fernando Alonso has revealed the "very poor" on-track action in Formula 1 was the main reason behind his decision to quit the championship for 2019 as he pursues "bigger challenges" in other series.
Brown explains why Sainz provides ‘perfect blend’ for McLaren
McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown feels Carlos Sainz Jr is the ideal driver to fill the race seat vacated by Fernando Alonso following the confirmation of his move to the team.
Sainz makes McLaren switch for 2019
McLaren has confirmed the signing of Renault's Carlos Sainz Jr. for the 2019 Formula 1 season. Sainz, 23, is the first driver confirmed at McLaren for next year following Fernando Alonso's decision to quit F1 for 2019 and has signed a multi-year deal.
Ericsson brands Leclerc as his toughest teammate in F1
Marcus Ericsson says Sauber rookie Charles Leclerc has proved to be his toughest teammate to beat so far in his Formula 1 career.
Fernando Alonso confirms decision to quit Formula 1 for 2019
McLaren has confirmed that Fernando Alonso will not race in Formula 1 for the 2019 season, ending a 16-season stint on the grid.
Alonso not ruling out F1 return when McLaren is ‘stronger’
Fernando Alonso has suggested he could return to race in Formula 1 again in the future, providing McLaren “come back stronger and better”.
Alonso releases emotional video tribute to F1
Fernando Alonso has produced an moving tribute signalling his exit from Formula 1 after 17 years in the sport.
‘Multi 21’ was Vettel’s payback to Webber's tactics – Horner
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has revealed what sparked the ‘Multi 21’ controversy between former drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.
Vettel warns Mercedes: 'Ferrari still has potential to unleash'
Sebastian Vettel remains confident about Ferrari’s title aspirations, adding the team’s 2018 Formula 1 car still has “a lot of potential to unleash” in the second half of the season.
Haas keen to re-open F1 test talks with Pietro Fittipaldi
Haas chief Günther Steiner is looking to re-open talks with Pietro Fittipaldi over a test run-out in the future after original plans for the Brazilian to complete some Formula 1 running had to be shelved.
Hartley can still ‘hold head high’ if he loses F1 seat at end of 2018
Brendon Hartley believes he can be proud of the job he has done at Toro Rosso during his first full season in Formula 1.
Kevin Magnussen: Haas 'much more stable as a team' than McLaren
Kevin Magnussen has praised Haas' stability after enjoying his strongest start to a Formula 1 season in 2018, spearheading the American team's charge to fifth place in the constructors' championship at the summer break.
New teams from 2021 would be measure of F1’s success – Brawn
Formula 1 sporting director Ross Brawn is hopeful the 2021 regulation overhaul will help “create a more appealing environment” for new teams to enter the sport.
Whiting: F1 drivers wanted to use DRS through Blanchimont at Spa
Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting received a request from some drivers to place a third DRS zone through the Blanchimont corner at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, but opted against its implementation.
Alonso: Vandoorne closer to me than previous F1 teammates
Fernando Alonso has backed under-pressure McLaren teammate Stoffel Vandoorne, claiming his previous Formula 1 teammates were further behind him than the Belgian.
Rowland: 2019 front wing could force F1 drivers to change approach
Oliver Rowland believes the new-for-2019 front wings could force Formula 1 drivers to rethink their approach to driving.
Coulthard: No downside to Red Bull’s Honda F1 engine switch
Ex-Formula 1 driver David Coulthard says he sees no downside for his former team Red Bull following its decision to switch to Honda power from 2019.
Mercedes confident it has made progress in hot F1 races
The Mercedes Formula 1 team is confident it has solved its weakness in high temperatures and believes it will be more competitive in hot races in the future.
Merc junior Russell: Winning F2 title not essential for 2019 F1 seat
Mercedes junior George Russell insists his hopes of securing a Formula 1 seat next season are not reliant on him winning this year’s Formula 2 championship.