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Steiner: Halo key part of Haas F1 car evolution
Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner says the introduction of the Halo cockpit protection device has caused a significant redesign to the its car chassis but is content the new VF-18 can help the team progress in 2018.
Verstappen reveals helmet design for 2018 F1 season
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has unveiled his new helmet design for the 2018 Formula 1 season.
F1 launches new Pirelli Hot Laps programme
Formula 1 has announced the launch of a new programme called 'Pirelli Hot Laps' that will give fans, celebrities and guests at grands prix the chance to hit the track in a supercar being driven by one of their racing heroes.
McLaren expecting mainly two-stop F1 races in 2018 after tyre changes
McLaren chassis chief Tim Goss expects a two-stop strategy to be standard at most Formula 1 races through 2018 following Pirelli's decision to introduce two additional tyre compounds for the new season.
Williams denies new F1 sponsor linked to Sergey Sirotkin arrival
Williams has denied that its newly-announced Formula 1 partnership with Acronis is related to its signing of Sergey Sirotkin for the 2018 season despite the technology company's Russian links.
Haas wants F1 team to be within 0.5s of Ferrari
Gene Haas has challenged his Formula 1 team with closing its performance gap to Ferrari to just 0.5s this season. Haas enjoys a close technical partnership with Ferrari, which sees the Haas car using a number of the Scuderia’s components, including its power unit and gearbox.
Alonso: McLaren F1 expectations greater than last three years
McLaren's expectations for its first Formula 1 season working with Renault in 2018 are greater than they were at any point while working with Honda in the last three years, according to Fernando Alonso.
ESPN to use Sky Sports F1 TV coverage in US
ESPN will team up with Sky Sports to present its Formula 1 coverage in the United States from 2018 having taken over from NBC Sports for the upcoming season.
Gene Haas clarifies F1 team's stance on American drivers
In a move to clarify his Formula 1 team’s stance on the possibility of signing an American driver in the future, Gene Haas has responded to comments made by team principal Guenther Steiner.
Ricciardo: Red Bull can beat Mercedes and Ferrari in F1 2018
Daniel Ricciardo believes Red Bull can take the fight to rivals Mercedes and Ferrari for both Formula 1 world championships in 2018.
Williams reveals new Acronis technology partnership
Williams Martini Racing has confirmed a new partnership with technology giants Acronis ahead of the 2018 Formula 1 world championship.
F1: McLaren-Renault partnership better prepared than Honda
McLaren’s chief engineering officer Matt Morris says his Formula 1 squad is better prepared with Renault than at any point of its Honda partnership despite previously being two weeks behind schedule due to its late engine deal.
Vijay Mallya proud of Force India F1's 'best of the rest' tag
Force India Formula 1 team owner Vijay Mallya is proud of the team's "best of the rest" tag after leading the midfield runners for each of the past two seasons, but feels the "gulf" to the three front-running teams will only be resolved by a redistribution of revenue in the sport.
Brown: 2021 F1 rule talks will become “turbulent
McLaren executive director Zak Brown has warned negotiations over the future direction of Formula 1 for 2021 will become “turbulent” as talks heat up this year.
Red Bull sets launch date for 2018 F1 challenger
Red Bull will unveil its 2018 Formula 1 challenger - the RB14 - on February 19. The Milton Keynes-based outfit posted a tweet revealing that the RB14 would launch on February 19, but no further details were provided.
Stroll inspired by how Hamilton handles F1 pressure
Lance Stroll says he is taking inspiration on how to handle pressure in his F1 career from four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Chase Carey defends F1, calls Formula E 'more of a street party'
Formula 1 CEO and chairman Chase Carey has hit back at comments by Formula E boss Alejandro Agag that the all-electric series will be the only viable form of motorsport in 20 years' time, likening the championship to "more of a street party".
F1 halo opens ‘interesting avenues’ for short-term aero gains
McLaren’s chief of aerodynamics Peter Prodromou says the installation of the new Halo safety device will provide short-term chances for performance jumps in Formula 1 at the start of 2018.
Ricciardo eyes Hamilton as future F1 teammate
Daniel Ricciardo is eager to take on reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton as his future teammate as he begins to weight up his options in the sport.
F1: Boullier feared Alonso exit from McLaren
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says he was 100 percent certain Fernando Alonso would leave the team after its disastrous third season of its Honda partnership in Formula 1.
F1: Whiting eager to ‘open everybody’s eyes’ at FIA race director seminar
Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting is keen to see all FIA championships learn from each other at a seminar in Geneva with new ideas on governing track limits discussed.
F1 costs are totally out of control and Liberty, FIA must act
McLaren executive director Zak Brown has slammed the current financial strategy in Formula 1 and urges owners Liberty Media and governing body FIA to put a plan in place “as the highest priority”.
Alonso’s WEC, Toyota involvement ‘very minimised’ – McLaren
McLaren has described Fernando Alonso’s commitment to Toyota and the World Endurance Championship as minimal and emphasised he’s a Formula 1 driver being loaned to endurance racing despite the date switch of the 6 hours of Fuji being solely to cater for the Spaniard.
Ferrari’s 2018 F1 car roars into life
Ferrari has released a teaser video of its new 2018 Formula 1 car firing up for the first time as it boosts anticipation ahead of its launch.