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F1: Hamilton lauds new HyperSoft as Pirelli’s best tyre
Lewis Hamilton has heaped praise on Pirelli and its new HyperSoft tyre having had his first test with the 2018 compounds on his final day of track action for Mercedes this year.
Raikkonen tops opening day of Abu Dhabi F1 test
Kimi Raikkonen has ended his 2017 on top of the timesheet for Ferrari on the opening day of the post-season Abu Dhabi Pirelli tyre test which saw the return of Robert Kubica.
Mercedes is Hamilton’s ‘obvious choice’ ahead of £120m F1 contract talks
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is confident of locking down Lewis Hamilton on a mega new Formula 1 contract as he feels the two are both ‘obvious choices’ for each other in the current driver market.
Kubica completes 100 laps for Williams in F1 tyre test
Robert Kubica has completed 100 laps on his opening morning of testing for Williams at the post-season Abu Dhabi Pirelli tyre test with no major issues flagged up.
Williams will be objective in Kubica decision – Lowe
Williams technical chief Paddy Lowe accepts the emotion surrounding the potential Robert Kubica’s selection as part of its 2018 Formula 1 driver line-up but says the British team will take an objective decision after the Abu Dhabi test.
F1: Raikkonen not concerned about Ferrari pace drop for 2018
Kimi Raikkonen says he has no concerns about Ferrari losing a performance jump to Mercedes after the Italian manufacturer were thoroughly off the pace at the 2017 Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi.
F1: Abu Dhabi GP circuit could face changes after complaints
The Yas Marina circuit could be set for track tweaks with the aim of improving the spectacle after the latest Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was hit by criticisms from a number of Formula 1 drivers with rare opportunities to overtake.
Abu Dhabi GP: Bottas unsure of 2018 F1 title tilt after ‘crazy’ Mercedes year
Valtteri Bottas says he’s uncertain whether he’ll be able to put together a Formula 1 world title challenge next season after reflecting on a ‘crazy’ maiden year at Mercedes.
F1: Toro Rosso downbeat after conceding sixth to Renault
Toro Rosso duo Brendon Hartley and Pierre Gasly have admitted the team ends the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship on a low after losing sixth place in the constructors’ standings to Renault at the final round.
Verstappen underwhelmed by F1 finale stuck behind Raikkonen
After a disappointing first full season at Red Bull, Verstappen says he is hoping for more horsepower and a move towards Mercedes and Ferrari's speed in 2018.
F1: Alonso glad to end McLaren-Honda partnership with points finish
Fernando Alonso was glad to end McLaren-Honda's turbulent three-year Formula 1 partnership on a high after finishing ninth in Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Hydraulics issue ends Ricciardo’s 2017 on low note
Daniel Ricciardo saw his 2017 Formula 1 World Championship end in disappointment after a hydraulics failure forced him to retire from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which allowed Kimi Raikkonen to steal fourth place from him in the drivers’ standings.
Hulkenberg penalty “makes a mockery of F1” – Szafnauer
Force India’s chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer has blasted the latest Formula 1 race steward ‘inconsistent’ call on race incidents after Renault’s Nico Hulkenberg was handed a five-second time penalty for passing Sergio Perez off track.
Hamilton laments lack of overtaking chances at Abu Dhabi track
Lewis Hamilton has been forced to settle for second place behind Mercedes team-mate Valterri Bottas in the final race of the 2017 Formula 1 season and blamed the lack of overtaking opportunities at the Yas Marina circuit.
Bottas hails ‘important’ Abu Dhabi GP win to cap maiden Mercedes year
Valtteri Bottas has called his victory at the Formula 1 season finale Abu Dhabi Grand Prix a “really important win for me” after his tough second half of the season against Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton.
Formula 1 unveils new logo after Abu Dhabi GP
Formula 1 has revealed its new logo design after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a fresh look for 2018 aimed at marking the Liberty Media era.
As it happened: F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Live text commentary on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the Yas Marina circuit, the final round of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship.
F1: McLaren: 'Never say never' to future Honda reunion
Zak Brown paid tribute to Honda for its efforts over the past three years ahead of its final race as McLaren's Formula 1 engine supplier in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, adding he could "never say never" about a future reunion.
Massa: Shame F1 talent doesn’t count compared to other things…
Felipe Massa says Williams needs to pick “a good driver” as his replacement and laments key factors being held higher than pure racing talent in Formula 1.
Wolff pushes blame of three-engine F1 season on Red Bull
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Red Bull’s demands for cheaper engines is to blame for the three-engine rule to be introduced for the 2018 Formula 1 world championship.
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Hulkenberg hopes seventh can deliver Renault target
Nico Hulkenberg says he is hoping to hold onto his qualifying position to score a seventh-place finish for Renault which could be enough to move his team above Toro Rosso in the Formula 1 world constructors’ championship.
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Ricciardo: “Too many times” I’ve had Verstappen’s set-up woes
Daniel Ricciardo says his Red Bull car set up is “nearly identical” to team-mate Max Verstappen’s despite the significant gap between their qualifying performances, but concedes he’s been on the negative side of that trend too often in 2017.
Alonso would 'love' wider WEC programme in 2018 amid Toyota links
Fernando Alonso stayed largely coy on suggestions he could enjoy a multi-race programme with Toyota in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2018, but admitted he would "love" to do more sports car racing alongside his McLaren Formula 1 commitments.
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton hopes to battle Bottas after losing pole
Lewis Hamilton says he’s hoping the 2017 Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi doesn’t turn into “a train” as he wants a fight against Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas after seeing the Finn grab pole position.