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Grosjean makes case for F1 points expansion
Romain Grosjean feels increasing Formula 1 points finishes down to 15 th place would inject more excitement into the midfield battle without risking the front-runners and feels currently ‘the championship is dead’.
How F1 is becoming the new business school
Education is essential to Formula 1. The sport relies on an influx of highly educated specialists with advanced degrees in engineering, materials technology, mathematics, without whom cars couldn’t be designed and would never race.
Hamilton: I wouldn’t get away with two moves like Vettel
Lewis Hamilton says he is at a loss to understand the inconsistencies surrounding making two defensive manoeuvres, as he felt Sebastian Vettel did during the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix.
Hamilton keen to move on after Mercedes team orders controversy
Lewis Hamilton says all parties in the Mercedes team orders controversy must ‘accept it and move forwards’ ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix as he feels the conflict will always remain in Formula 1.
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Toro Rosso drivers confident Russia F1 brake issue resolved for Suzuka
Toro Rosso Formula 1 drivers Brendon Hartley and Pierre Gasly are confident the brake issue that forced them both to retire early in Russia last weekend has been resolved ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
Ferrari unveils revised F1 livery to debut at Suzuka
Ferrari has unveiled a revised livery for its Formula 1 team that will debut at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix as part of a new project with tobacco giant Philip Morris International.
Bottas: I don’t need to wait for Hamilton title before I can win again
Valtteri Bottas insists he is still allowed to win Formula 1 races this season despite Mercedes’ use of team orders to favour Lewis Hamilton in the Russian Grand Prix.
Leclerc: Bianchi memories make first Japanese GP 'very difficult'
Charles Leclerc says he expects a “very difficult” and “emotional” weekend during his first Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, the scene of his late friend and mentor Jules Bianchi’s accident.
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Vettel against ‘now or never’ F1 title attack
Sebastian Vettel is refusing an all-out attack for the final five races of this season as he looks to rescue his Formula 1 world title hopes with a 50-point deficit to Lewis Hamilton.
Alonso: Every race a celebration until my F1 exit
Fernando Alonso says he is treating each grand prix he contests as a “celebration” before his exit from Formula 1 at the end of the 2018 season.
Sirotkin wants to see end results of Williams’ F1 recovery project
Sergey Sirotkin feels it would be “logical’ to remain with Williams beyond this season to see out the team’s recovery bid, with his Formula 1 future unclear.
Haas focus remains on beating Renault amid F1 court case
The Haas Formula 1 team’s focus remains on beating midfield rivals Renault on-track, ahead of the looming court date over its disqualification from the Italian Grand Prix later this year.
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Marcus Ericsson in talks over IndyCar race programme for 2019
Marcus Ericsson is targeting a move into the Verizon IndyCar Series for the 2019 season after losing his Sauber Formula 1 seat, with the Swede confirming he is in talks with multiple teams over a race programme.
Hamilton ‘paying no attention’ to Vettel’s mistakes in F1 2018
Lewis Hamilton insists he is paying “no attention” to the mistakes Sebastian Vettel has made throughout the 2018 Formula 1 season.
Ocon not considering Formula E or IndyCar for 2019
Esteban Ocon has ruled out a switch to either Formula E or IndyCar for 2019, stressing his “only target” is Formula 1.
Vandoorne could take up F1 reserve role for 2019
Stoffel Vandoorne says he is eager to retain links to Formula 1 and would consider a reserve or test role should a full-time drive be off the cards for 2019.
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Bottas' Sochi sacrifice reflects strength of Mercedes team - Wolff
Valtteri Bottas’ willingness to sacrifice his shot at victory in the Russian Grand Prix reflects the strength and unity of the Mercedes Formula 1 team, according to boss Toto Wolff.
F1 seeking grid penalty solution to avoid Sochi Q2 repeat
The FIA is working to find a solution to the Formula 1 engine penalty grid system following a “farcical” Q2 session during Russian Grand Prix qualifying.
Raikkonen the best teammate to start F1 career with – Giovinazzi
Antonio Giovinazzi says Kimi Raikkonen is the “best teammate” he could have hoped to have to learn from at the start his Formula 1 career.
Brawn: Mercedes right to give Lewis Hamilton victory in Russia
Formula 1 chief Ross Brawn believes Mercedes made the correct call in moving Valtteri Bottas aside so Lewis Hamilton could win the Russian Grand Prix and strengthen his title bid.
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Brawn backs F1 qualifying shake-up
Ross Brawn says despite the four-part qualifying idea for Formula 1 being rejected for 2019 he’s eager to see discussions continue to improve the format.
Mercedes has ‘no concern’ on Hamilton’s engine after Russian GP worry
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has dismissed fears around Lewis Hamilton’s current power unit after suffering power hesitation issues during the Russian Grand Prix.
Gasly: Honda focus on ‘extracting more’ from engine update
Pierre Gasly has been enthused by Honda’s power unit update taken at the Russian Grand Prix but is eager for it to be fine-tuned ahead of its home race at Suzuka this weekend.
Steiner outlines ‘two chances’ Haas has to beat Renault
Haas team boss Guenther Steiner wants to ‘overtake them in court and on the race track’ fighting against Renault for fourth place in the Formula 1 world championship.
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