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Hakkinen: F1 would benefit from more young driver testing, tyre war
Mika Hakkinen believes Formula 1 should look to introduce more young driver testing and return to a tyre war with multiple suppliers in order to benefit the sport.
Günther Steiner confident second US race will join F1 calendar
Haas team boss Günther Steiner is confident of seeing a second race in the United States join the Formula 1 calendar in the near future, believing it would only help the current event in Austin, Texas by raising the sport’s profile.
Esteban Ocon ‘in the mix’ for final Williams F1 2019 seat
Mercedes youngster Esteban Ocon is “in the mix” for the second Williams Formula 1 seat in 2019, with deputy chief Claire Williams saying the team “would be crazy” not to consider the Frenchman for next season.
Formula 1 cars to use rear endplate rain lights from 2019
The FIA has confirmed that all Formula 1 cars will be fitted with rain lights on their rear-wing endplates from the 2019 season as part of a new safety move for the sport.
2019 F1 race calendar ratified by FIA
The 2019 Formula 1 world championship 21-race calendar has been formally confirmed by the FIA following today’s World Motor Sport Council meeting in Paris.
Haas F1 may cut ties with Santino Ferrucci upon IndyCar move
Haas Formula 1 chief Günther Steiner says the team may look to cut ties with current development driver Santino Ferrucci if the American completes his anticipated full-time move into IndyCar for 2019.
Stoffel Vandoorne set for Formula E move with HWA after F1 exit
McLaren Formula 1 driver Stoffel Vandoorne is set to move into Formula E for the all-electric series’ upcoming season with the Mercedes-linked HWA Racelab team.
Williams confirms George Russell in F1 race seat for 2019
Formula 2 Championship leader George Russell will make his Formula 1 debut for Williams in the 2019 season.
Steiner: Renault getting desperate against Haas
Haas team boss Guenther Steiner believes Renault’s attempts against his team to stay ahead in the Formula 1 world constructors’ championship shows ‘they will try anything’ to retain fourth place in the standings.
FIA: ‘No link’ between battery sensors and Ferrari F1 form slump
The FIA says there is “no link at all” to suggest Ferrari’s performance has been impacted by its monitoring of the Scuderia’s Formula 1 power unit.
Toro Rosso expects ‘competitive’ Kvyat on F1 return
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says he expects a competitive Daniil Kvyat on his return to Formula 1 in the 2019 season.
Alonso: No value in finishing ‘best of the rest’ in F1 2018
Fernando Alonso sees no value in finishing best of the rest in the 2018 Formula 1 drivers’ standings.
Hamilton wants more wheel-to-wheel F1 battles with Vettel
Lewis Hamilton says he loves engaging in wheel-to-wheel combat with Sebastian Vettel and would relish more on-track duels with his Formula 1 title rival.
Grosjean never feared losing Haas F1 drive for 2019
Romain Grosjean insists he was “never worried” about losing his Formula 1 seat at Haas for the 2019 campaign, despite a disappointing run of form.
F1 calendar at ‘saturation point’ with 21 races – Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the Formula 1 calendar has reached its “saturation point” and should not expand beyond the current 21 races.
Time ‘running away’ to fix 2021 F1 regulations
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost has warned that “time is running away” for Formula 1 to finalise the regulations for its planned overhaul in 2021.
Steiner “tired” of repeated criticism towards 'easy target' Magnussen
Haas Formula 1 team principal Gunther Steiner says he is “getting tired” of the criticism Kevin Magnussen continually faces and feels the Dane has become an easy target for rival drivers.
Vettel: Ferrari must prove itself again in final races
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari must prove itself in the remaining races of the 2018 Formula 1 season, following a series of disappointing results.
Progress since Spa key to Mercedes title tilt – Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has praised the “big step forward” his Formula 1 team made following the Belgian Grand Prix, adding it has been the key to recent performance gains.
McLaren continues opposing tyre picks for United States GP
McLaren has selected contrasting tyre picks for the second race running for the United States Grand Prix.
Hamilton defends Vettel by calling for respect
Lewis Hamilton has hit out in defence of Formula 1 world title rival Sebastian Vettel by calling for the media to “show a little more respect” to the Ferrari driver.
Brawn: No doubt Marchionne’s death hurt Ferrari performance
The death of Sergio Marchionne has been ‘a major impact’ on Ferrari’s 2018 Formula 1 world title charge according to Ross Brawn following the potentially-decisive results at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Vettel: There’s still a chance
Sebastian Vettel says he hasn’t given up hope on the 2018 Formula 1 world championship despite looking at an unfavourable title picture following the Japanese Grand Prix.
First lap fire left Grosjean without tyre telemetry at Suzuka
Haas was left managing Romain Grosjean’s Formula 1 car without any access to his tyre telemetry after a fire on his car on the opening lap of the Japanese Grand Prix burned through some wires.