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Ferrari facing 'important moment' in Baku after struggles
Ferrari Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto says the team has prepared “very well” for this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix as it faces an “important moment” following a difficult start to the 2019 season.
Malaysian Prime Minister keen on reviving F1 grand prix
The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, has said he is keen to bring Formula 1 back to Sepang in the near future.
Sainz feels for Schumacher Jr. amid media attention
Carlos Sainz Jr. says he can sympathise with Mick Schumacher over the heightened media attention and expectations through having a famous racing father, but believes the Ferrari youngster is “in a good place right now.”
Giovinazzi not surprised by early gap to Raikkonen
Antonio Giovinazzi says he is not surprised by the performance gap to Alfa Romeo teammate Kimi Raikkonen early in the 2019 season, believing it is “normal” as he gets up to speed in Formula 1.
Grosjean: I don’t see the point in Q4 qualifying changes
Romain Grosjean has dismissed the idea of changing Formula 1’s qualifying format to include a new fourth part and believes the structure remains the sport’s best option.
Verstappen “very mature” about Red Bull-Honda situation
Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Max Verstappen’s “very mature” start to the 2019 Formula 1 season will pay off as the team continues to gain momentum and pace with new engine partners Honda.
Norris: Alonso input beneficial for McLaren
Lando Norris says having Fernando Alonso on testing duty for McLaren has acted as a timely boost as it develops its MCL34 with the help of the experienced two-time Formula 1 world champion.
Coulthard, Dennis complete Red Bull show run at Vietnam GP
Red Bull has put on a show at the venue for the new Vietnam Grand Prix which is set to debut in Formula 1 next year with David Coulthard and Jake Dennis lighting up the street circuit.
Leclerc not thinking about Ferrari stardom
Charles Leclerc says he’s “never thought about” the increase in profile and stardom which comes with racing for Ferrari in Formula 1 as he hopes to focus on his own driving while being praised from all areas.
Braking key area Renault can improve for Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo believes a key point of improvement for Renault is its stability under braking to suit his style as he continues to adapt to the French manufacturer after his winter switch from Red Bull.
Decisions during Racing Point’s future crisis still being felt – Green
Racing Point technical director Andrew Green accepts his team’s slow start to 2019 is down to the crisis it suffered midway through last year when it was plunged into administration.
Binotto: Ferrari sees Michael’s traits in Mick Schumacher
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says Mick Schumcher’s arrival at Maranello didn’t immediately bring back memories of his father Michael until he started working with the team’s technicians at a detailed level.
Steiner: Bahrain F1 test gains stalled by Haas developments
Haas chief Guenther Steiner believes his team has found answers to its pace problems over long stints on Pirelli’s 2019 tyres but its solutions are being held up by needing time to develop parts and fixes.
Not much on straights between Ferrari and others - Binotto
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Mattia Binotto has downplayed the Italian squad’s supposed straight-line speed advantage over Mercedes.
Wolff had ‘quite a laugh’ at Verstappen-Mercedes rumours
Toto Wolff says Mercedes has no plans to engage in any contract-related discussions with Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen.
Horner: Red Bull never set win targets with Honda for 2019
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says the team never set any victory targets for its first season being powered by Honda Formula 1 engines.
Leading McLaren F1 recovery bid a ‘huge motivation’ for Sainz
Carlos Sainz Jr says leading McLaren’s Formula 1 recovery project provides him with “huge motivation”.
Vettel: Priority lies with a team, not a driver
Sebastian Vettel insists Ferrari’s priority lies with the best interests of the team and not individual drivers following its early use of team orders in the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Russell: Mercedes’ junior approach less ‘cutthroat’ than Red Bull’s
George Russell believes Mercedes is more patient with its Formula 1 junior drivers compared to Red Bull’s “cutthroat” approach.
Vasseur "not worried" about struggling Giovinazzi’s F1 form
Alfa Romeo team principal Frederic Vasseur is “convinced” Antonio Giovinazzi will turnaround his form following a difficult start to the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Racing Point, Mercedes affiliation depends on 2021 rules
A closer collaboration between Racing Point and Mercedes would depend on the outcome of the next major Formula 1 regulation overhaul scheduled for 2021, according to Toto Wolff.
Vettel responds to F1 retirement suggestions
Sebastian Vettel has dismissed suggestions he could retire from Formula 1 at the end of the 2019 season. Vettel, who made his F1 debut in 2007, has a contract with Ferrari that does not expire until the end of next season in 2020.
Mercedes’ Chinese GP double-stack pit stop was Wolff’s idea
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff came up with the initial suggestion for his team to carry out a double-stack pit stop with its drivers during the Chinese Grand Prix.
Brawn: 'Lure' of F1 fastest lap point working as hoped
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn believes the introduction of a fastest lap bonus point has been a successful one.