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Williams hires ex-McLaren chief engineer
Williams Martini Racing has appointed Doug McKiernan as its new chief engineer of its Formula 1 technical department ahead of the 2018 season.
F1: Ricciardo runs Red Bull shakedown test at Silverstone
Daniel Ricciardo is undertaking a shakedown test with Aston Martin Red Bull Racing’s 2018 Formula 1 car, the RB14, at Silverstone after its launch ahead of the new season.
Haas: No concerns over three F1 engine limit for 2018 season
Gene Haas has no concerns about the reduction in the number of Formula 1 power units made available for the 2018 season, praising his eponymous team's engine partner, Ferrari.
Aston Martin Red Bull reveals RB14 F1 car
The new-look Aston Martin Red Bull Racing team has pulled off the covers on its 2018 Formula 1 car, the RB14, one week before the start of pre-season testing.
F1: McLaren predicts uneven performance with new Pirelli tyres
McLaren’s chief technical officer Tim Goss predicts an uneven performance jump between Pirelli’s new Formula 1 tyre compound options in 2018.
Exciting headlines by-product of F1's power struggle
McLaren executive director Zak Brown wants fans and sponsors to focus on the positive moves being made for the future of Formula 1 by new owners Liberty Media but accepts in the “politically-charged environment” of negotiations may continue to dominate the headlines.
Grosjean latest F1 driver to reveal helmet design
Romain Grosjean has become the next Formula 1 driver to unveil his race helmet design for the 2018 season on his personal Twitter account.
Stroll: Williams has “unanswered questions” in F1 for 2018
Lance Stroll is aiming to use the “steep learning curve” of his rookie Formula 1 season as a foundation to a successful 2018 with Williams.
F1: Mercedes assured Pirelli’s new tyres will increase overtaking
Mercedes chief strategist James Vowles is certain Pirelli’s 2018 tyre compounds will open up Formula 1 races and create more overtaking opportunities despite not seeing the new cars in action yet.
Latifi lands Force India Barcelona test chance, Canada GP FP1 outing
Nicholas Latifi will take part in the opening pre-season Formula 1 test at Circuit de Catalunya plus an FP1 outing at his home race in Canada next June for Force India alongside his second season in the FIA Formula 2 championship in 2018.
Lowe: By second F1 race nobody will notice Halo
Williams technical head Paddy Lowe is confident any fears around Formula 1’s new Halo cockpit protector will be over by the opening races of 2018.
McLaren reveals first Renault engine fire-up for F1 2018
McLaren has successfully fired up its new Renault-powered Formula 1 car for the first time ahead of the 2018 season.
Rosberg predicts 2018 F1 world champion
Nico Rosberg is backing former Mercedes teammate and title rival Lewis Hamilton to triumph in the fight for the 2018 Formula 1 world championship.
Force India announces RAVENOL F1 partnership
Force India has confirmed a new partnership with high-quality lubricants specialists RAVENOL for the 2018 Formula 1 season.
Sirotkin ‘living’ in Williams factory to prepare for F1 debut
Sergey Sirotkin says he is “almost living” at Williams’ factory as he prepares to contest his maiden Formula 1 season with the team in 2018.
Ross Brawn: Formula 1 changed philosophy to put fans first
Ross Brawn believes the biggest change in approach for the management of Formula 1 since Liberty Media's takeover has been the decision to put fans first in a bid to grow the sport.
Williams dismisses F1 pay driver suggestions, defends 2018 line-up
Williams deputy chief Claire Williams has launched a staunch defence of her team’s 2018 Formula 1 driver line-up, denying the notion its choice of Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin had been influenced by money.
Paddy Lowe: Williams chased ‘very different’ aero concept for new F1 car
Williams Formula 1 technical chief Paddy Lowe says the team pursued a “very different aerodynamic concept” with its 2018 car that has allowed it to make significant gains ahead of the new season.
Williams unveils FW41 Formula 1 car for 2018 season
Williams has unveiled its new Formula 1 car for 2018, the FW41, following its season launch event in London on Thursday evening.
Robert Kubica set to make F1 practice return at Spanish GP
Robert Kubica has revealed he is set to make his Formula 1 race weekend return at the Spanish Grand Prix in May with Williams, but is expecting a “tough" first full season back in the paddock after seven years away.
Verstappen not looking forward to “ugly” Halo in F1
Max Verstappen says he is not looking forward to his new Red Bull Formula 1 car including a “very ugly” Halo when it is revealed next week.
Ross Brawn open to league table ranking Formula 1 races
Ross Brawn is open to the idea of introducing a league table to Formula 1 to rank the quality of its grands prix, with a possible promotion and relegation system to bring new races onto the calendar.
McLaren in a “luxury situation” over 2019 F1 driver line-up
Zak Brown says McLaren faces a “luxury situation” with the possible options it has at its disposal for its Formula 1 driver line-up for the 2019 season.
Fernando Alonso hints at WEC future once F1 career is over
Fernando Alonso has hinted that he could continue racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship once his Formula 1 career is over thanks to its less intense schedule as he gears up to make his debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year.