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Alonso: Le Mans result won’t impact F1 future
Fernando Alonso is adamant his future in Formula 1 will not be swayed by the result he achieves at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Ricciardo set to avoid Canada F1 grid penalty
Daniel Ricciardo does not need to take a grid penalty for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix despite the initial fears of the Red Bull Formula 1 team.
Bottas: I’ve had my share of bad luck for 2018
Valtteri Bottas hopes his run of bad luck in the 2018 Formula 1 season has come to an end as he targets a turnaround in fortunes at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Hamilton: Merc engine delay will be ‘magnified’ in Canada
Lewis Hamilton fears Mercedes could lose out on vital performance at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, after its plans to introduce an upgraded Formula 1 engine were scuppered.
Verstappen: I won't change my approach despite F1 criticism
Max Verstappen has vowed never to change his approach to racing despite facing criticism from Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner after a difficult start to the 2018 season.
Liberty not trying to ‘claim victory’ in bid to improve F1
Formula 1 CEO and chairman Chase Carey has stressed that Liberty Media is not looking to “claim victory” yet in its bid to improve and expand the sport as its focusing on long-term gains and growth.
FIA confirms F1 aerodynamic changes for 2019
The World Motor Sport Council has ratified the proposed aerodynamic changes in the Formula 1 technical regulations from 2019 as part of the sport's push to increase overtaking and improve the on-track spectacle.
Mercedes forced to delay planned F1 engine update
Mercedes will not be debuting its updated Formula 1 power unit as planned at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix due to a "quality issue", forcing the team to postpone its introduction until France in two weeks' time.
FIA reveals new standard F1 helmet for 2019
The FIA has formally revealed the new, mandatory helmet that will be used by all Formula 1 drivers from the 2019 season following a period of study and research to improve safety standards.
McLaren rejects Toro Rosso approach for Norris
McLaren has rejected a mid-season approach from Toro Rosso to field its current reserve driver Lando Norris in Formula 1 this year, understood to be in place of the struggling Brendon Hartley.
2019 tweaks no ‘cure’ for F1’s overtaking issues
The aerodynamic tweaks to the Formula 1 technical regulations for the 2019 season should not be seen as a “cure” to the sport’s current on-track overtaking difficulties, according to CEO and chairman Chase Carey.
F1 needs more sudden-death situations – Nielsen
Formula 1’s sporting director Steve Nielsen says any major format shake-ups for 2021 will be introduced to increase “sudden-death situations” in the sport as it looks to engage a wider audience.
Wolff: Mercedes stronger than 12 months ago
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has issued a warning to his Formula 1 rivals by claiming the German manufacturer is “in a stronger position in both championships than we were 12 months ago”.
Marquez: Maybe F1 will be a serious idea
After his first taste of driving a Formula 1 car, Marc Marquez says pulling off a switch to four-wheel racing “will be a serious idea for me in a few years’ time”.
Rowland to conduct second F1 test outing with Williams
Oliver Rowland will drive in the second in-season Formula 1 test of 2018 for Williams at the Hungaroring later this year.
‘Boring’ Monaco GP reflects “ebb and flow” of F1 season - Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes criticism of this year’s Monaco Grand Prix needs to be kept in proportion, adding varying levels of quality in races reflects the “ebb and flow” of a Formula 1 season.
Haas lacking understanding of Hypersoft F1 tyre heading to Canada
The Haas Formula 1 team is targeting a greater understanding of Pirelli’s Hypersoft tyre compound at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, following its struggles in Monaco.
Red Bull expects minimum 10-place Ricciardo grid drop in Canada
Daniel Ricciardo will take grid penalties at this weekend’s Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Adrian Newey has revealed.
When is the F1 Canadian Grand Prix and how can I watch it
Following Daniel Ricciardo’s dominant weekend in Monaco, Formula 1 returns this weekend after a two-week break for the seventh round of the 2018 season, the Canadian Grand Prix.
Kubica wants to be re-united with Canadian GP winning F1 car
Robert Kubica says he wants to be re-united with his 2008 Canadian Grand Prix-winning Formula 1 BMW Sauber car. Kubica remarkably bounced back from a horrific crash at the 2007 race in Montreal to claim his and BMW Sauber’s first and only F1 victory one year later.
Ocon: Season starts now after early 2018 struggles
The Force India Formula 1 team is keen to build upon the momentum of recent races heading into this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Alonso worried McLaren’s “lack of speed” will hurt team in Canada
Fernando Alonso admits he is concerned McLaren’s current straight-line speed deficit in Formula 1 will result in a difficult weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Red Bull prioritising F1 engine decision over new Ricciardo deal
Red Bull’s decision over which Formula 1 engine it will use from 2019 is taking priority over trying to secure Daniel Ricciardo’s position at the team.
Renault prepares key engine upgrade ahead of Canadian GP
Renault is optimistic its power unit upgrade will deliver vital performance gains to close the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari, while the works team will also introduce new aerodynamic and mechanical updates at the Canadian Grand Prix.