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Hamilton’s hunger “critical” to keep him in F1 – Hakkinen
Lewis Hamilton may opt to quit Formula 1 if he loses his hunger for more world titles, according to two-time F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen.
Unreliability cost Red Bull second place to Ferrari – Marko
Red Bull motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko has blamed its unreliable engines for losing out to Ferrari in 2017 but concedes his team would’ve struggled to taken on Mercedes even without its power unit problems.
Bottas: Every race I’ve learnt something at Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas says his maiden year at Mercedes has been a fast-track learning experience and is approaching 2018 with a different mindset.
Wolff: Bottas must repeat Brazil, Abu Dhabi results run in 2018
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has warned Valtteri Bottas about another dip in form for his second season at the team when attentions turn to future F1 contracts.
Red Bull 'couldn't cure' Kvyat's Formula 1 form slump
Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko remains unsure what sparked Daniil Kvyat's dramatic downturn in form that led to his eventual dismissal from Toro Rosso earlier this year, saying it was something that the team "could not cure".
Kevin Magnussen rules out Daytona 24 entry for 2018
Kevin Magnussen has ruled out appearing in the Rolex 24 sports car race at Daytona International Speedway in January following speculation of a possible entry with Action Express Racing.
Wolff issues update on Hamilton F1 contract negotiations
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has given an update on contract negotiations with Lewis Hamilton and hinted at strong progress being made while also revealing what the four-time Formula 1 world champion’s first move away from racing might be.
Wolff urges F1, Liberty to be wary of Ferrari’s threats
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has warned Formula 1 and its owners Liberty Media to take Ferrari’s quit threats seriously and is seeking improvements to the current sport rather than wholesale changes.
Assen targeting F1 Dutch Grand Prix?
The Assen TT circuit has passed simulation tests and will be inspected in early 2018 as it hunts an FIA Grade 1 license to open up the possibility of hosting the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix in the future.
Pit stop improvements key for Renault in 2018
After Renault’s pit stop nightmare in Abu Dhabi almost cost the French manufacturer sixth place in the 2017 Formula 1 World Constructors’ championship, team boss Cyril Abiteboul is overseeing a restructuring process for next season.
“They are playing with fire”, Marchionne repeats Ferrari quit threat
Ferrari President Sergio Marchionne has repeated his threat of pulling the Italian manufacturer out of Formula 1 after 2020 if the future direction of the sport doesn’t match its ideals and has speculated it could set-up a rival championship.
Ferrari confirms launch date of 2018 F1 car
Ferrari has become the first Formula 1 team to officially reveal the launch date of its 2018 car to get the wheels in motion for next season with President Sergio Marchionne demanding world titles.
Force India highs and lows revolved around Baku – Szafnauer
Force India’s chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer says the dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix acted as a positive and a negative turning point to the team’s 2017 campaign having clinched back-to-back fourth places in the Formula 1 World Constructors’ championship.
Horner: F1 scratching the surface of esports
Red Bull boss Christian Horner is encouraged by Formula 1’s first steps into esports and feels it has only breached a small edge of the industry in 2017.
Verstappen rates penalised Raikkonen pass in US as his best overtake
Max Verstappen says he’s “made peace” with the fallout from the United States Grand Prix but still insists his last-lap pass on Kimi Raikkonen for third place was his best overtaking manoeuvre of the year.
VIDEO: Massa team-mate fights rival in Brazilian karting race
Felipe Massa’s team-mate was thrown out of a Brazilian karting race for repeatedly punching and attempting to strangle a rival after they crashed out of the 500 Milhas de Kart race.
F1: Haas: Biggest gains must come from aerodynamics in 2018
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says his squad’s biggest focus of improvement for 2018 will be its aerodynamic department having felt the US team suffered towards the end of the year due to a lack of development compared to its rivals.
Lowe: Halo weight hits F1 cars more than aerodynamics
Paddy Lowe has warned the biggest impact the Halo will have on 2018 Formula 1 cars will be the added weight the cockpit safety device will apply and the Williams chief fears it’ll hamper heavier drivers more.
Debate of the Day: How would you rate Bottas at Mercedes?
After Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas pulled himself out of his mid-season troubles , the Finn ended his maiden Formula 1 campaign with the German manufacturer third in the dr
Prost: Renault targeting performance over results in 2018
Renault F1 advisor Alain Prost says the French manufacturer will continue its focus on car development and performance gains rather than climbing the Formula 1 world constructors’ championship next season.
Mercedes must lose “diva” qualities for 2018 F1 car – Wolff
Toto Wolff says despite the W08 car proving to be the fastest on the Formula 1 grid in 2017 through its “diva” traits, he’s urging his Mercedes technical department to lose those characteristics for next season with the looming threat from its rivals.
Williams postpones F1 2018 driver decision until new year
Williams will not make a final decision regarding its 2018 Formula 1 line-up until the new year as it continues to mull over who will partner Lance Stroll next season.
New F1 pit complex plans revealed for 2019 Canadian GP
Plans for a new pit and paddock complex at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal have been unveiled, with Formula 1 first set to benefit at the 2019 Canadian Grand Prix.
McLaren almost back on schedule with 2018 car after engine delay
McLaren has almost recovered the two-week deficit on its 2018 Formula 1 car schedule after delaying its decision on its engine supplier for next season, according to team racing director Eric Boullier.