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F1 team bosses fume over possible FIA technical chief move to Renault
Bosses from a number of Formula 1 teams have expressed their anger over the possibility of recent FIA technical chief Marcin Budkowski joining Renault, with one calling a possible move “entirely inappropriate”.
Whiting: Loose drain ‘a bit fatigued’ in Grosjean crash
FIA race director Charlie Whiting says the loose kerb and drain cover needs to be re-welded after suffering too much wear which triggered it to vbe dislodged that caused Romain Grosjean’s scary crash and the premature red flag to FP2.
Wolff slams Mercedes performance ‘one of the worst Fridays'
Toto Wolff has described Mercedes disappointing runs in the opening free practice session in Malaysia as ‘one of the worst Fridays I can remember.’
Vettel refusing to read into Mercedes' Friday struggles in Malaysia
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel is refusing to read too much into Mercedes' Friday struggles in Malaysia despite finishing over 1.4 seconds clear of Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton in FP2 at Sepang.
Hamilton, Bottas playing catch-up for Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has conceded Mercedes has got a huge amount of work ahead to fix its balance issues with the W07 after losing FP1 to rain and the end of the second session to a red flag triggered by Romain Grosjean’s crash.
Leclerc happy to be kept in the dark about F1 2018 plans
Ferrari junior Charles Leclerc says he is happy to be kept in the dark about a possible Formula 1 drive in 2018 so he can focus on wrapping up the Formula 2 drivers' title in the coming weeks.
Vettel leads shortened Malaysia FP2 after Grosjean crash
Sebastian Vettel closed out Friday's Formula 1 practice sessions for the Malaysian Grand Prix at the top of the timesheets after setting the pace in FP2, with the session being shortened after a hefty crash for Romain Grosjean.
F1 confirms new three-year deal for Chinese GP
The Chinese Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar for another three years after officials signed a contract extension for the race in Shanghai, as well as swapping dates with Bahrian on next season's schedule.
F1 to turn US GP pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Formula 1 has announced a new scheme to turn next month's United States Grand Prix pink as part of breast cancer awareness month, linking up with leading organisation Susan G Komen.
Verstappen quickest in Malaysia FP1 after rain delay
Max Verstappen led Red Bull to the head of the field in opening Formula 1 practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Friday, making the most of wet conditions at Sepang to lead home teammate Daniel Ricciardo.
Ocon reveals how Gasly quit football for racing as a kid
Esteban Ocon has revealed the pivotal role his family played in Pierre Gasly’s early racing career ahead of the latter’s Formula 1 debut in Malaysia this weekend.
Lewis Hamilton reveals MV Agusta F4 LH44
Lewis Hamilton has unveiled his collaboration with MV Agusta to produce the F4 LH44 Superbike, set to become a new model inspired by the F4 RC raced in the World Superbike championship.
Gasly gets F1 dream via text message
Pierre Gasly says he found out about his Toro Rosso drive for the Malaysian Grand Prix via text message on Monday night, as he prepares to take up Daniil Kvyat's race seat for future races.
Verstappen expecting F1 title bid with Red Bull in 2018
Max Verstappen expects to be fighting for race wins and the Formula 1 world championship with Red Bull in 2018 in response to a luckless campaign marred with technical issues and retirements.
Vettel sees Singapore start crash ‘part of racing’
Sebastian Vettel is eager to draw a line under his Singapore Grand Prix start collision with Max Verstappen and Kimi Raikkonen and says it won’t alter how it attacks the blasts off the line.
Perez repairs Ocon partnership having re-signed for 2018
Sergio Perez says he’s worked with Esteban Ocon to mend their fraught relationship as Force India team-mates after it was confirmed the pair would remain together at the British team for 2018.
2021 F1 rules will dictate Aston Martin engine decision
Aston Martin President and CEO Andy Palmer says the British manufacturer’s decision to enter Formula 1 as an independent engine supplier will depend on the future regulations set to be introduced in 2021.
Gasly replaces Kvyat at Toro Rosso for Malaysian GP
Pierre Gasly has replaced Daniil Kvyat in the Toro Rosso driver line-up for the Malaysian Grand Prix and potentially the Japanese race at Suzuka.
Alonso's Singapore F1 engine to be re-used despite crash
Honda has confirmed that Fernando Alonso will not require a new Formula 1 power unit for this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix despite the heavy crash at the start of the previous race in Singapore.
Mallya delighted by stability in Force India's F1 line-up for 2018
Force India Formula 1 team owner Vijay Mallya is pleased to have secured stability in his driver line-up after confirming both Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon will be staying for next season.
Wolff considers 'danger' of Mercedes' surprise Singapore F1 result
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff has stressed the "danger" of reading too much into its surprise victory in Singapore eight days ago as the team prepares for the final title run-in against Ferrari.
Gasly set for Super Formula title showdown after Sugo podium
Red Bull youngster Pierre Gasly strengthened his bid for the 2017 Super Formula title by finishing second at Sportsland SUGO on Sunday, moving to within half a point of the championship leader heading into the season finale.
Red Bull to race as 'Aston Martin Red Bull' from 2018
Red Bull Racing has confirmed that British manufacturer Aston Martin will be its title partner from the 2018 Formula 1 season, with the team set to race under the name 'Aston Martin Red Bull'.
F1 hoping to swap China and Bahrain on 2018 calendar
Formula 1 commercial chief Sean Bratches has confirmed that efforts are being made to swap the dates for next year’s races in China and Bahrain in order to avoid clashing with a national holiday.