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Renault never considered re-signing Fernando Alonso for 2019
Renault never considered making a move to re-sign Fernando Alonso for the 2019 Formula 1 season for fear of not being able to match his expectations, according to team boss Cyril Abiteboul.
Lando Norris: Good to compare with Alonso in Monza FP1
Lando Norris is relishing the opportunity to compare himself to two-time world champion Fernando Alonso when he makes next Formula 1 practice appearance at Monza next weekend.
Horner ‘nearly got violin out’ for Hamilton’s Ferrari moan
Christian Horner said he “nearly got my violin out” when he heard Lewis Hamilton’s comments about Ferrari’s apparent engine advantage at the Belgian Grand Prix.
FIA ‘amused’ by Hamilton’s Ferrari ‘trick’ comments
Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting says he was “amused” by Lewis Hamilton’s comments about Ferrari’s dominant performance at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Mercedes has 'many deficits' to F1 title rivals Ferrari - Wolff
Mercedes currently has “many deficits” compared to Formula 1 title rivals Ferrari in 2018, team boss Toto Wolff has conceded.
Ericsson: Honda deserves more credit for F1 engine progress
Marcus Ericsson believes Honda deserves more credit for the progress it has made in the 2018 Formula 1 season after battling both Toro Rosso drivers at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton clarifies Ferrari 'trick' comments after Belgian GP
Lewis Hamilton has clarified his comments regarding Ferrari’s “trick things” following the Belgian Grand Prix, stressing he is not questioning the legality of the SF71H car.
‘Flawless’ Haas closes on Renault after Spa points haul
Haas moved to within six points of Renault in the battle for fourth place in the Formula 1 constructors’ championship after both Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen finished inside the top 10 in Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix.
Leclerc feels ‘lucky’ to escape unhurt from huge Spa crash
Charles Leclerc admits he feels “lucky” to have walked away unscathed from a spectacular first-corner incident at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix.
Whiting: 'Speculative' to suggest Halo prevented Leclerc injury
Charlie Whiting feels it is “a little bit speculative” at this stage to suggest the Halo cockpit protection device prevented Charles Leclerc from suffering a serious injury in the start-line crash at Spa, with the FIA set to investigate the incident.
Verstappen: Spa podium a good recovery from qualifying
Max Verstappen was pleased with Red Bull’s recovery from a disappointing Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying as he recorded his first podium at Spa-Francorchamps.
DRS issue forced Raikkonen into Belgian GP retirement
Kimi Raikkonen saw his streak of Formula 1 podium finishes end after being forced to retire from Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix due to a DRS issue caused by damage from the Turn 1 crash.
Esteban Ocon 'played it safe' in battle for lead at Spa
Esteban Ocon said he "played it safe" during the four-car battle for the lead on the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, but believed he could have taken the lead if he'd had one more metre before the corner turn-in.
Vettel praises Ferrari’s engine progress after Belgian GP win
Sebastian Vettel has heaped praise on his Ferrari Formula 1 team for the strides it has made in engine performance after he cruised to victory at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Bottas given time penalty for Sirotkin clash at La Source
Valtteri Bottas has been given a time penalty for causing a collision with Sergey Sirotkin on the opening lap of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
Hulkenberg handed 10-place grid drop for Monza after Spa start crash
Nico Hulkenberg has been hit with a 10-place grid penalty for next weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza for causing the start-line collision at Spa that resulted in Fernando Alonso's car being thrown into the air.
Ricciardo set for Monza grid drop to take fresh engine
Red Bull has confirmed Daniel Ricciardo will incur a grid penalty at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix, where he will take a fresh Formula 1 engine.
Alonso perplexed by Hulkenberg’s driving in Belgian GP start crash
Fernando Alonso has questioned Nico Hulkenberg’s driving after the pair were involved in a huge crash on the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix.
Ocon uncertainty shows F1 structure 'probably wrong' - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has called into question Formula 1’s structure due to the uncertainty surrounding Esteban Ocon’s future in the sport.
Alonso: Spa qualifying not McLaren’s lowest point of 2018
Fernando Alonso insists McLaren’s dire qualifying performance at the Belgian Grand Prix does not represent the team’s lowest point of the 2018 Formula 1 season.
Lando Norris set for Monza FP1 chance with McLaren
McLaren has confirmed junior driver Lando Norris is set to replace Stoffel Vandoorne for the opening practice session of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza next Friday following his maiden Formula 1 grand prix weekend appearance at Spa this week.
Vettel admits to Ferrari 'wobble' as battery blunder hampers Q3
Sebastian Vettel admits a battery issue on his Ferrari Formula 1 car acted as a “costly” blow in his hopes of taking pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Verstappen: Red Bull paid price for being organised in Spa qualifying
Max Verstappen explained how Red Bull's organisation and quick switch onto intermediate tyres during the final stage of qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday ultimately backfired, with a shortage of fuel leaving the Dutchman stuck in the pits as other drivers improved come the end of
Kimi Raikkonen calls Spa F1 qualifying 'painful' after fuel shortage
Kimi Raikkonen called his qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix "painful" after a fuel shortage on his Ferrari Formula 1 car left him stuck in the pits while the track improved and drivers beat his lap time.