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Ricciardo: Red Bull 'not looking too bad' over long runs
Daniel Ricciardo feels Red Bull is “not looking too bad” over the long runs following Friday’s Formula 1 practice for the Chinese Grand Prix, but is less confident about the team’s pace on the Ultrasoft tyre.
Hamilton quickest again in China F1 FP2
Lewis Hamilton continued to lead the way for Mercedes in second practice for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, edging out Ferrari Formula 1 rival Kimi Raikkonen for top spot in Friday’s afternoon session.
Hamilton leads Raikkonen in opening China F1 practice
Lewis Hamilton set the pace for Mercedes in the first Formula 1 practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, beating Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen in Friday’s P1 running in Shanghai.
FIA confirms Ricciardo F1 power unit changes for China
The FIA has confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo's car has been fitted with two new elements on his Renault Formula 1 power unit ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, edging him closer to a grid penalty.
Ricciardo: Verstappen too greedy in Hamilton overtake
Daniel Ricciardo says he agrees with the FIA race stewards call on the Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton clash during the Bahrain Grand Prix but felt his Red Bull teammate was “too greedy” in his overtaking attempt.
Bottas trusting in Mercedes after communication troubles
Valtteri Bottas is confident Mercedes will take its in-race communication to “a new level" following troubles during the opening two Formula 1 races of 2018 in Melbourne and Bahrain.
Raikkonen questions F1 pit stop procedure after Bahrain accident
Kimi Raikkonen has urged Ferrari to alter its pit stop procedure to ensure it never suffers a nightmare repeat from the Bahrain Grand Prix when a Ferrari mechanic suffered a broken leg after being hit by the Finn’s car.
Vettel: “Nonsense” to be talking about F1 title after two races
Sebastian Vettel has brushed aside talk of him being the early favourite to claim the 2018 Formula 1 world championship as “nonsense” after just two races.
Hamilton apologises to Verstappen after 'dickhead' comment
Lewis Hamilton has cleared the air with Formula 1 rival Max Verstappen following their on-track clash at last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix and the comments that followed, saying he wants to maintain the respect the pair share.
Alonso not surprised by McLaren’s 2018 performance
Fernando Alonso says he has not been surprised by McLaren’s performance through the first two races of the 2018 Formula 1 season, believing the team has made a “very good start” to the year.
Ericsson: Sauber no longer focused on F1 survival
Marcus Ericsson says being able to focus on moving up Formula 1’s pecking order, as oppose to trying to survive, is acting as fresh motivation for Alfa Romeo Sauber.
Gasly hit by Alonso joke backlash after defending Honda
Pierre Gasly has revealed he’s been the target of abuse from fans after his “joke” Fernando Alonso line after securing fourth place at the Bahrain Grand Prix for Toro Rosso Honda.
Verstappen on Hamilton criticism: Easy to blame younger driver
Max Verstappen has responded to criticism from Lewis Hamilton following their clash at the Bahrain Grand Prix, saying it is “easy to blame the younger driver.”
Stroll: Williams' step back since 2017 'shocking'
Lance Stroll says he found it “shocking” how much slower Williams was over the Bahrain Formula 1 race weekend compared to the same race in 2017, but the Canadian remains hopeful the team can make some progress ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.
Steiner: F1 needs element of risk in pit stops
Haas team principal Günther Steiner believes Formula 1 needs to retain an element of risk during pit stops despite a Ferrari mechanic being injured during the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Perez surprised by Toro Rosso pace in Bahrain
Sergio Perez was surprised to see Toro Rosso lead the Formula 1 midfield through the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend with such pace and consistency, but is hopeful that Force India can bounce back and join the battle to be fourth-fastest in China.
Hamilton: Strategic F1 races better than outright sprints
Lewis Hamilton feels strategy and race management are key elements to Formula 1 racing which add to the sport’s interest and is against a move to more outright sprint races.
Where can I watch the Chinese GP?
After a frantic Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula 1 heads straight to the Shanghai International Circuit for the Chinese Grand Prix with key moments aplenty both on the off track.
Steiner: F1 must stop creating its own problems
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says the ongoing overtaking debate in Formula 1 has caused more problems than benefits and has called for a stop in knee-jerk reactions to issues.
Alonso calls on McLaren for qualifying fix
While Fernando Alonso has been content with the initial McLaren package with Renault engines in race trim, the two-time Formula 1 world champion is demanding the same from its qualifying package to fight further up the grid.
Wolff: Mercedes can’t afford any mistakes in F1 title fight
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says “there is absolutely no margin for mistakes” for the rest of the 2018 Formula 1 season in the battle to defend its world titles against Ferrari.
Brown made McLaren Racing CEO after reshuffle
Zak Brown has been moved into the new role of CEO at McLaren Racing as part of the McLaren Group's management reshuffle following the opening two races of the 2018 Formula 1 season.
Ricciardo rules out F1 contract talks until European races
Daniel Ricciardo says he won’t enter into any Formula 1 contract talks until the start of the European season as speculation around his future at Red Bull ramps up.
Gasly: Honda took a “massive step" in Bahrain
Pierre Gasly has hailed Toro Rosso’s Formula 1 engine partner Honda for taking a “massive step” forward in performance at last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix.