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Honda ready for pressure from partnering Red Bull
Honda motorsport chief Masahi Yamamoto says the Japanese manufacturer expects and relishes the pressure to produce a power unit able to fight for Formula 1 wins and world titles as part of its new Red Bull partnership.
Vettel: 2019 F1 cars still tricky to follow
Sebastian Vettel has cast doubt on whether the 2019 Formula 1 technical rule tweaks will deliver its intended improvements to racing this season after trying to follow some of his rivals on track during pre-season testing.
Red Bull has “definitely” closed gap to Mercedes and Ferrari
Red Bull has “definitely" closed the gap to Formula 1 rivals Mercedes and Ferrari heading into the 2019 season, according to team boss Christian Horner.
Hulkenberg: No ‘major concerns’ with Renault’s 2019 F1 car
Nico Hulkenberg says Renault concluded its pre-season testing programme with “no major concerns” surrounding its 2019 Formula 1 car.
Gasly warns Red Bull not to get “too excited” after F1 testing
Pierre Gasly has urged Red Bull not to get “too excited” following a positive start to its relationship with new Formula 1 engine suppliers Honda during pre-season testing.
Aston Martin becomes new partner for BRDC Award
Aston Martin has become the new partner of the BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award for 2019, taking over from McLaren.
Pirelli reveals F1 driver tyre picks for Australian GP
Pirelli has confirmed the tyre selections made by Formula 1 drivers for the 2019 Australian Grand Prix.
Ferrari: Nothing has been a surprise with Leclerc
Charles Leclerc's seamless start to life with Ferrari through Formula 1 pre-season testing should come as no surprise as he was "simply the right choice" to drive for the Scuderia in 2019, according to team principal Mattia Binotto.
Alonso: Ferrari impressive, F1 midfield looks closer
Fernando Alonso says he was impressed by Ferrari’s performance across Formula 1 pre-season testing but has urged caution over his former team being the favourites in 2019.
Zandvoort only option for F1 Dutch GP return
The Netherlands Sports Council has revealed Zandvoort is the only circuit still in contention to host Formula 1 and revive the Dutch Grand Prix, with a deadline set for the end of March to decide on its future.
Hamilton confident F1 midfield closer to front-runners
Lewis Hamilton believes Formula 1's midfield teams will be closer to the front of the grid in 2019 than in recent years, saying the gap could be as small as half a second.
Vettel: Ferrari knows what it is missing for F1 title success
Sebastian Vettel believes Ferrari has “all the ingredients” to launch a sustained Formula 1 title challenge in 2019 but feels in previous years the team hasn’t produced the perfect campaign which it requires.
Perez praises F1 for 'incredible job' with new aero rules
Sergio Perez has praised Formula 1 for an “incredible job” with its tweaked aerodynamic rules for the 2019 season, believing it has made it easier to follow other cars on-track.
Racing Point takes BWT-badged F1 engines for 2019
The FIA has confirmed Racing Point will race with Mercedes engines rebadged under major sponsor BWT for the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Alonso yet to discuss full-time F1 comeback with McLaren
Fernando Alonso is yet to discuss the possibility of a full-time return to Formula 1 with McLaren, with the Spaniard saying he did not miss taking part in the team's usual pre-season testing programme in Barcelona over the past couple of weeks.
Renault says 2019 F1 engine has already hit “high targets”
Renault says it has already hit the initial “high targets” it set for its 2019 Formula 1 engine during pre-season testing. The French manufacturer hopes to close the gap to engine rivals Mercedes and Ferrari this year, having lagged behind both throughout the V6 hybrid era.
Verstappen “not too worried” about Ferrari, Mercedes pace
Max Verstappen insists he is “not too worried” about the pace shown by Red Bull’s rivals Ferrari and Mercedes during Formula 1 pre-season testing.
Kubica feels only “20 percent” ready for F1 race return
Robert Kubica admits he is lacking confidence and feels only “20 percent” prepared for the start of the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Bottas: Mercedes will overcome ‘obstacles’ with 2019 F1 car
Valtteri Bottas says he has faith in Mercedes to get on top of the “obstacles” it currently faces with its 2019 Formula 1 car.
Hamilton: Drop in F1 audience after pay TV move “terrible”
Lewis Hamilton says the drop in viewing figures in Britain since live coverage of Formula 1 switched to pay TV is “terrible business” for the sport.
No hard evidence Renault will lead 2019 midfield - Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo concedes there is “no hard evidence” to suggest Renault will continue to lead the midfield fight in the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Alonso: McLaren 2019 F1 car surprisingly good in some areas
Fernando Alonso says McLaren’s 2019 Formula 1 car is already “surprisingly good” in some areas and believes the team is heading in the right direction ahead of the new season.
Ferrari insists Leclerc “free to fight” Vettel in F1 2019
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Mattia Binotto insists new recruit Charles Leclerc and teammate Sebastian Vettel will be “free to fight” one another in 2019.
First F1 podium for Haas just a ‘dream’ without luck - Steiner
Haas boss Gunther Steiner says the prospect of a maiden podium for his Formula 1 outfit in 2019 is just a “dream” without a large slice of luck.