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Wolff: Verstappen needs to lose 'raw edges'
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff believes Max Verstappen needs to lose his "raw edges" if he is to become a world champion, feeling his incident with Esteban Ocon in Brazil was part of his learning process as a driver.
Verstappen: Red Bull isn’t lying about Honda F1 engine numbers
Max Verstappen insists Red Bull is “not lying” about the promising steps made by Honda ahead of the team’s Formula 1 engine switch to the Japanese manufacturer.
Koskas to replace Stoll as Renault Sport president in 2019
Thierry Koskas will replace Jerome Stoll as the head of Renault’s racing programme as the French manufacturer looks to improve its Formula 1 title aspirations.
F1 on the ‘right path’ to attracting new manufacturers
Chase Carey is confident Formula 1 is on the “right path” to attracting new manufacturers for 2021, despite moving away from a major regulation overhaul.
Magnussen: Incidents with Alonso haven’t damaged respect for him
Kevin Magnussen insists his respect for Formula 1 rival Fernando Alonso remains “very big” and has not been damaged by a number of incidents between the pair this season.
Perez expects investment will take Force India F1 team to 'next level'
Sergio Perez believes Force India’s fresh investment will enable the team to “deliver to a new level” and “make the next step” in the 2019 Formula 1 season.
'Extraordinary' Hamilton integral to Mercedes F1 success - Wolff
Toto Wolff believes it would not have been possible for Mercedes to claim five Formula 1 world constructors’ championships in a row without Lewis Hamilton.
Calderon confirmed for second F1 test at Fiorano
Tatiana Calderon will enjoy her second taste of Formula 1 machinery this weekend at Fiorano after Sauber confirmed on Thursday she would be taking part in a two-day test at Fiorano.
FIA considers Mercedes F1 wheel design matter ‘settled’
The FIA considers the matter surrounding Mercedes’ controversial wheel rim design on its Formula 1 car to be “settled”.
Verstappen not bothered by youngest F1 pole record
Max Verstappen says becoming the youngest Formula 1 driver in history to claim a pole position is “not a big deal” to him.
Ricciardo: Bad luck will ‘dissolve’ after 2018
Daniel Ricciardo is confident his run of bad luck during the 2018 Formula 1 season will “dissolve” when he joins Renault next year. The Red Bull driver enjoyed a strong start to the current campaign but has endured a torrid run of reliability issues in the second half of the year.
Sauber F1 launches new Junior Team programme
Sauber Motorsport has announced it is launching a new junior team programme that will partner with Charouz Racing System to race in Formula 2, Formula 3 and Formula 4 from next year.
Sainz doubts Verstappen blocked Red Bull F1 move
Carlos Sainz Jr. doubts former Toro Rosso teammate Max Verstappen blocked a potential move up to Red Bull’s senior Formula 1 team for 2019, feeling his decision to join Renault last year acted as a bigger blow to his chances.
Smedley planning to remain in F1 after Williams exit
Outgoing Williams head of vehicle performance Rob Smedley is eager to remain in Formula 1 following his departure from the team, saying he is already discussing possible roles for the future.
Vandoorne focused on new challenge in Formula E, not F1 return
Stoffel Vandoorne insists he is not thinking about a return to Formula 1 and is solely focused on doing the “best job” he can in his debut Formula E season.
Verstappen: I ‘f**ked up’ first six races of ‘18
Max Verstappen feels he “f**ked up” the opening six races of the 2018 Formula 1 season before a change in approach inspired by his father helped kick-start his season.
Wolff relieved to win ‘most difficult’ F1 championship yet
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff felt relieved to have won the team’s “most difficult” championship yet after wrapping up the constructors’ title last Sunday in Brazil.
Mercedes celebrates fifth F1 title double with Lauda tribute
Mercedes has celebrated becoming only the second team to win five consecutive Formula 1 world drivers’ and constructors’ championships after returning to its Brixworth and Brackley factory bases and ran a special Niki Lauda tribute.
Perez: Alonso’s struggles reflect how bad F1 is
Sergio Perez says Fernando Alonso’s situation is a snapshot at the problems Formula 1 faces as he feels a two-time world champion struggles to reach the points places due to the gap in car performance on the grid.
FIA unconcerned by F1 driver behaviour in incident-hit Brazil GP
FIA Race Director Charlie Whiting has played down concerns over Formula 1 driver behaviour despite a clash-filled Brazilian Grand Prix including the controversial incidents between Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon.
Brawn puts blame on both sides of Verstappen, Ocon clash
Ross Brawn feels both Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon have reasons to share the blame in their controversial clash during the Brazilian Grand Prix and urged the pair to learn from the incident.
Honda strengthens ties with IHI in turbocharger deal
Honda’s Formula 1 operations have announced a new two-year technical partnership arrangement with IHI Corporation to help it develop its turbocharger in its power unit.
Gasly explains why he ignored Toro Rosso F1 team orders
Pierre Gasly says he ignored Formula 1 team orders from Toro Rosso because he was running out of fuel towards the end of Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
Bottas ‘getting annoyed’ by constant defending in F1 races
Valtteri Bottas admits having to take a continued defensive approach in Formula 1 races is “getting annoying” following the Brazilian Grand Prix.