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F1: McLaren-Renault relationship ‘going to take some time’
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says the team can’t expect to be instantly comparable to Red Bull in 2018 when it begins its new engine partnership with Renault.
F1: Rosberg: Bottas just needs to get his head down
Nico Rosberg says hard work and focus will be key for Valtteri Bottas to get over his form slump for Mercedes after struggling to find a comfortable set-up at recent races.
F1: Button: Hamilton has luck he missed in 2016
Jenson Button tips Lewis Hamilton is a fairly safe bet for the 2017 Formula 1 world title and feels he’s getting the luck he didn’t have during last year's championship tussle against Nico Rosberg.
F1: Honda: There is less outside pressure for 2018
Honda chief Yusuke Hasegawa says it is under less pressure externally for 2018 but the pressure within the Japanese manufacturer remains constant as it prepares for its new partnership with Toro Rosso.
F1 United States Grand Prix: Hamilton ‘not taking silly risks’ to seal 2017 F1 title
Lewis Hamilton says while he’s focused on fighting for race wins for Mercedes during the remainder of 2017 he accepts he won’t take risks to jeopardise his 59-point advantage at the top of the standings.
Boullier: F1 grid penalties could be financial and place drops
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says the FIA engine penalty system won’t be dramatically overhauled for 2018 but could be altered to include financial hits to make up for the heavy grid drops.
F1: Hamilton was ‘prepared for war’ in Japanese GP
Lewis Hamilton says he was ready for an all-out battle for victory at the Japanese Grand Prix but won’t change his approach to the final four races in 2017 as he closes in on a fourth Formula 1 world championship.
F1: Horner: Red Bull wants Ricciardo, Verstappen until 2020
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says despite Daniel Ricciardo being out of contract at the end of next year he is determined to see the Australian driver and team-mate Max Verstappen remain as its driver line-up “until 2020.”
F1: McLaren ‘into details’ of Alonso 2018 F1 deal
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says the team is into the fine details with Fernando Alonso about his 2018 contract, with an update expected at the United States Grand Prix.
F1: Claire Williams gives birth to a boy
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams has given birth to a boy, the British Formula 1 team has confirmed via Twitter.
F1: Rosberg ‘optimistic’ ahead of Kubica’s Williams F1 test
Nico Rosberg says he’s feeling positive about Robert Kubica’s chances of a Formula 1 comeback as he prepares for a private test with Williams in the fight for a 2018 race seat.
F1: Vettel: 'I don't need to be a genius' to know F1 title chances after Suzuka DNF
Sebastian Vettel has made no secret of the challenge he faces to turn the Formula 1 title race around in his favour after retiring from Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, falling 59 points behind Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in the process.
F1 Japanese GP: Hamilton: Mercedes reliability winning factor over Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton feels Mercedes reliability gives him the platform to use his speed to beat Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari which he accepts is likely to be the deciding factor in the 2017 Formula 1 world championship.
F1 Japanese GP: Arrivabene 'knows Ferrari is on the pace' as inquest begins
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene is lamenting a missed opportunity for the third Formula 1 race running after seeing Sebastian Vettel forced to retire due to a broken spark plug, while Kimi Raikkonen’s gearbox penalty hampered his race.
F1: Haas celebrates double points success in Japanese GP
With both Haas cars finishing the Japanese Grand Prix in the points it marked only the second time in the team's Formula 1 history that is has scored double points which Gunther Steiner credits to driver happiness, with Romain Grosjean praising set-up changes including the brakes.
F1 Japanese GP: Perez 'understands' Force India not allowing Ocon pass
After fierce clashes between the two earlier in the season, Sergio Perez has said he understands Force India's decision to not allow him to pass team-mate Esteban Ocon in favour of bringing home maximum points at Suzuka.
F1: Gasly still unsure he will miss Super Formula finale for US GP
Pierre Gasly says he may still miss the United States Grand Prix in order to fight for the Super Formula title at Suzuka on the same weekend despite Toro Rosso announcing on Friday he would see out the Formula 1 season.
F1: Verstappen doubts he could have passed Hamilton despite late Suzuka charge
Max Verstappen doubts he would have been able to pass Lewis Hamilton for Formula 1 victory in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix despite going a late charge that was ultimately halted by traffic.
F1 Japanese GP: Ferrari gives robust response to Vettel DNF
Ferrari has explained Sebastian Vettel’s retirement in the Japanese Grand Prix was caused by a faulty spark plug on a cylinder in his engine.
F1 Japanese GP: Ferrari misfortune unbelievable – Wolff
Toto Wolff has described Ferrari ongoing reliability problems as ‘unbelievable’ having seen his team close in on the Formula 1 world drivers’ and constructors’ title in Japan.
F1: Hurting Vettel not looking for positives after Suzuka retirement
Sebastian Vettel says he is not looking for any positives after retiring early from Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix and falling to 59 points behind Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton, adding that the blow to his championship hopes "hurts".
F1: Alonso sanctioned for ignoring blue flags in Hamilton/Verstappen battle
Fernando Alonso has been sanctioned by the Formula 1 race stewards in Japan for failing to slow sufficiently for blue flags during the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen towards the end of the race at Suzuka.
F1: Vettel's F1 title hopes in tatters after early Suzuka retirement
Sebastian Vettel's Formula 1 championship hopes look all but over after being forced to retire early from the Japanese Grand Prix due to an engine issue, giving Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton a chance to take a huge step towards the title.