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Ricciardo after two-year F1 deal, sets Red Bull wins target
Daniel Ricciardo says the next Formula 1 contract he hopes to sign will be a two-year deal so he can assess the championship pecking order ahead of the expected 2021 rules shake-up.
F1 set for telemetry clampdown under 2021 proposals
Formula 1 bosses want to scale back the amount of telemetry that can be gathered by teams from 2021 in a bid to give more control to drivers and allow for greater unpredictability as part of the push to improve the sport.
McLaren promises upgrade haul for Spain
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says a wide range of updates to its MCL33 Formula 1 car will be introduced at next month’s the Spanish Grand Prix but has kept faith in its current design philosophy despite performance issues in qualifying.
Ross Brawn fears "highly unlikely" F1 midfield teams will reach podium in 2018
Formula 1 chief Ross Brawn says “it looks highly unlikely” that any of the midfield teams will be able to challenge for a podium position due to the ongoing performance difference between the top three teams Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull compared to the rest.
FIA confirms 2019 F1 technical tweaks, 2021 engine changes
Formula 1’s technical regulations for 2019 have been handed its first tweak after a meeting between the F1 Strategy Group as well as the F1 Commission at the FIA headquarters in Paris, while the 2021 rules begin to take shape.
Ferrari opts for aggressive tyre picks for Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Ferrari has maxed out on its ultrasoft tyre allocation ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with both Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen set to receive a total of 10 sets each of the softest compound tyre provided by Pirelli in Baku.
Rubens Barrichello confirms surgery on neck tumour
Ruben Barrichello has confirmed he underwent a successful surgery on a tumour discovered in his neck after falling ill earlier this year but is recovering well.
Horner: Red Bull give Ricciardo a happy environment
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has questioned whether Daniel Ricciardo would be happier at its rival Formula 1 title-contending teams after seeing the Australian driver storm to victory at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Hamilton feared he’d get tangled in Verstappen, Vettel clash
Lewis Hamilton feels he was fortunate not to be involved in the clash between Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel during the Chinese Grand Prix but says he “thankful for the way Verstappen drives” as it boosted his Formula 1 world title picture.
Ross Brawn: Mercedes F1 race strategy approach proving costly
Ex-Mercedes chief Ross Brawn says the German manufacturer’s “more prescriptive approach” to race strategy is hurting its chances against its rivals Red Bull and Ferrari.
Jos Verstappen: “Max needs to think more”
Max Verstappen’s father Jos has played down his clash with Sebastian Vettel as a simple “error of judgement” during the Chinese Grand Prix having seen a potential victory slip away.
F1: Williams “in the race again" in Chinese GP
Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says he’s pleased to see the British team fightback from a nightmare Bahrain Grand Prix by showing competitive race pace in China despite having no points to show for it.
FIA penalty points will make Max Verstappen “be more careful”
Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting says Max Verstappen’s penalty points record will make him “take notice” on his future actions after another high-profile on-track incident.
Christian Horner: Red Bull can challenge F1 rivals Mercedes and Ferrari in 2018
Red Bull is operating at the same level as Formula 1 rivals Mercedes and Ferrari and can compete for more victories at upcoming races, according to team boss Christian Horner.
Alonso admits Chinese GP pass on Vettel was ‘not a fair fight’
Fernando Alonso conceded his battle with Sebastian Vettel in the Chinese Grand Prix was not a fair fight given the Formula 1 world championship leader was running in a damaged Ferrari.
Sergio Marchionne reiterates Ferrari F1 quit threat still live
Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne has reiterated his Formula 1 team’s quit threat from the sport remains in place unless the Scuderia can find “acceptable solutions” with Liberty Media.
Nico Hulkenberg: Renault on top of midfield in Chinese GP
Nico Hulkenberg says Renault is proving its credentials as the head team in the intense midfield scrap after securing sixth place at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo: Chinese GP win proves F1 title credentials
Daniel Ricciardo believes his Chinese Grand Prix victory proves he is ready to fight for a Formula 1 world championship title.
Christian Horner: Daniel Ricciardo at the top of his game in Chinese GP win
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Daniel Ricciardo’s victory at the Chinese Grand Prix shows his driver is operating “at the top of his game” in Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton admits he was in “no man’s land” in Chinese GP “disaster”
Lewis Hamilton admits he has work to do in a “tough battle” for the 2018 Formula 1 world championship after enduring what he called a “disaster” of a Chinese Grand Prix.
Toro Rosso blame miscommunication for Chinese GP collision
Toro Rosso Formula 1 drivers Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley have revealed their collision at the Chinese Grand Prix was the result of “miscommunication” over a pre-planned position swap.
Mercedes strategy call undid Hamilton potential - Wolff
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says another strategy call has cost Lewis Hamilton a stronger result at the start of the 2018 Formula 1 campaign after it opted not to pit the defending champion under the safety car during the Chinese Grand Prix.
Kimi Raikkonen: 'At one point, it didn't look good at all' in Chinese GP
Kimi Raikkonen was left pleased with his third-place finish in Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix after a Safety Car period saved his race, having initially been sacrificed to aid Ferrari Formula 1 teammate Sebastian Vettel’s victory bid.
Valtteri Bottas felt he deserved China F1 victory; Wolff heaps on praise
Valtteri Bottas felt disappointed to see his hopes of winning Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix slip away after being passed for the lead with 12 laps to go by Red Bull Formula 1 rival Daniel Ricciardo.