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F1: Alonso: Crash very small problem but very graphic result
Fernando Alonso has played down the significance of his early Formula 1 pre-season testing crash on the opening day at Circuit de Catalunya as McLaren’s new Renault engine partnership took to the track.
Hulkenberg was “scared” on his first F1 2018 run
Renault’s Nico Hulkenberg admits he was “scared” by the lack of grip at Barcelona on his first run during Formula 1 pre-season testing ahead of the 2018 season.
Ricciardo tops opening 2018 F1 test
Daniel Ricciardo has topped the times on the opening day of Formula 1 pre-season testing at Circuit de Catalunya having seen off a late flurry of quick times before the afternoon weather dampened proceedings for the first day of the 2018 season.
Toro Rosso F1 took lessons to aid communication with Honda
Scuderia Toro Rosso chief Franz Tost has revealed the team took lessons over the winter to aid communication with new Formula 1 engine partner Honda.
Ricciardo leads start of 2018 F1 testing, Alonso crashes
Daniel Ricciardo has set the fastest time on the opening morning of 2018 Formula 1 pre-season testing while Fernando Alonso and McLaren suffered a tricky start after an early crash.
McLaren confirms cause of early Alonso F1 test crash
McLaren has confirmed that a loose wheel nut caused Fernando Alonso to spin off just 30 minutes into Formula 1's winter testing schedule in Barcelona, causing a red flag.
Force India F1 likely to change name before Australian GP
Force India is more likely than not to change name before the start of the new Formula 1 season in Australia, according to chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer.
Ecclestone: Ferrari F1 quit threat is serious
Bernie Ecclestone has reiterated his warning that Ferrari’s Formula 1 quit threat should be taken seriously.
Nicholas Latifi to miss F1 testing after serious infection
Force India reserve driver Nicholas Latifi will miss this week's Formula 1 pre-season test in Barcelona after being hospitalised by a serious infection.
Red Bull reveals RB14 racing colours for F1 2018 season
Red Bull has revealed its racing colours for the new RB14 Formula 1 car on the opening day of pre-season testing in Barcelona, sporting a similar matte livery to last year.
Toro Rosso officially presents Honda-powered STR13
Toro Rosso has officially revealed its 2018 Formula 1 car, the STR13, after releasing spy shots during its Misano shakedown test last week of its new Honda-powered car.
Force India final F1 team to reveal 2018 car
Force India are the last Formula 1 team to launch its 2018 car, the VJM11, in the pit lane at Circuit de Catalunya on the morning of the start of pre-season testing.
Alonso handed first extended McLaren F1 run in pre-season testing
Fernando Alonso will enjoy the first extended run in the new Renault-powered McLaren MCL33 on Monday at the start of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona.
Hulkenberg: Alonso has different priorities with dual F1, WEC campaign
Nico Hulkenberg says he admires Fernando Alonso “looking for fresh challenges” with his dual Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship campaign in 2018 but warns of the difficulties ahead.
Toro Rosso sets line-up for first F1 pre-season test
Toro Rosso has confirmed its driver line-up for the opening Formula 1 pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya next week.
Raikkonen expecting quick adjustment to Halo F1 cockpit protection
Kimi Raikkonen expects to adapt quickly to the new Halo cockpit protection device that will be used in Formula 1 through 2018, adding he is "happy" for the added safety measure.
Bernie Ecclestone: Liberty should consider electric switch for F1
Bernie Ecclestone believes that Formula 1 owner Liberty Media should consider switching to all-electric cars in the near future, turning the series into a "super Formula E".
Bottas wants to put more pressure on 'beatable' Mercedes F1 teammate Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas is aiming to put more pressure on Formula 1 teammate Lewis Hamilton during their second year as teammates as Mercedes through 2018, claiming that the four-time world champion is beatable across the course of a season.
Haas aiming to use one F1 brake supplier through entire 2018 season
Haas Formula 1 chief Günther Steiner wants the team to stick to just a single brake supplier through the 2018 season as it looks to avoid the recurring problems that have hindered its efforts through its first two years on the grid.
Carlos Sainz Jr.: F1 future beyond 2018 'the least of my concerns'
Carlos Sainz Jr. says his future in Formula 1 beyond the end of this season is currently "the least of my concerns" as he prepares for his first full year with the Renault factory team.
Lewis Hamilton explains reason behind wiping social media channels
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that the decision to wipe his social media channels over the winter break had been long-planned by his management team.
Williams, Red Bull set driver schedules for opening F1 winter test
Williams and Red Bull have confirmed their driver schedules for the first Formula 1 pre-season test in Barcelona next week, respectively handing Lance Stroll and Daniel Ricciardo the first extended run-outs in their new cars.
F1 Gossip: Argentina set for return in 2019?
- One of Argentina’s leading event promoters has revealed that he is in talks with Formula One’s owner Liberty Media about bringing a Grand Prix back to the country in 2019 after a 20-year hiatus (
Alonso: 'Good times are coming' for McLaren after first new F1 car test
Fernando Alonso enjoyed a successful first run-out in the new Renault-powered McLaren MCL33 Formula 1 car on Friday, and offered good early feedback by telling fans that "good times are coming" after three difficult years.