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Honda confirms power unit changes for both Toro Rosso cars
Both Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley will be hit by early Honda power unit component changes at the second race of the 2018 Formula 1 season after the Japanese manufacturer detected a mechanical problem in Australia.
F1: Where can I watch the Bahrain GP?
After the eye-catching 2018 F1 opener in Australia, there are talking points aplenty both on and off the track heading to Bahrain for the second round.
F1 front-runners are McLaren’s "principal targets"
McLaren’s racing director Eric Boullier says while the team waits for car upgrades over the next two races it will aim to maximise its current package as it targets the Formula 1 front-runners.
Wolff: Australian GP mistake training for Bahrain
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has explained the processes the defending Formula 1 world champions have undergone to avoid its Australian Grand Prix disaster which saw Lewis Hamilton lose out to Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari.
Ferrari goes aggressive on China tyre choices
Ferrari has opted for a more aggressive tyre selection than chief Formula 1 rival Mercedes for the Chinese Grand Prix later this month, selecting two additional sets of the Ultrasoft compound for the race in Shanghai.
Perez confident of easier overtaking in Bahrain
Sergio Perez is confident that Formula 1's overtaking concerns will be eased at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix following a number of complaints at the Australia season-opener last month.
LMP1 experience to help Hartley in Bahrain, China
Brendon Hartley will be able to draw on his experience of racing in both Bahrain and China in the next two Formula 1 race weekends thanks to previous appearances at the circuits as part of Porsche's LMP1 line-up.
Sauber appoints new aerodynamics chief
Alfa Romeo Sauber has announced that Jan Monchaux has joined the Formula 1 team as its new head of aerodynamics, working under technical director Jörg Zander.
Ricciardo “likely” to suffer engine penalties in 2018
Daniel Ricciardo concedes he’s already bracing for engine grid penalties during the 2018 Formula 1 season with Red Bull given the tighter rules on component usage this year.
Red Bull pins F1 shake up on simplifying rules
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner insists the key to improving Formula 1’s ongoing problems with a wide performance spread between squads is to simplify engine and chassis technical rules to place more emphasis on drivers.
Force India confirms front wing upgrade for Bahrain
Force India Chief Operating Officer Otmar Szafnauer says his squad will run a new front wing for the Bahrain Grand Prix having debuted a raft of updates at the 2018 Formula 1 opener.
Magnussen certain F1 overtaking issues circuit-dependent
Kevin Magnussen has hit back at the lack of overtaking digs at the 2018 Formula 1 opener in Australia by explaining it is likely to be circuit-dependent and predicts better action in Bahrain.
Lowe: Mercedes work to stay top shouldn’t be underestimated
Former Mercedes technical boss Paddy Lowe says the defending Formula 1 world champion’s efforts to maintain its advantage at the sharp end of the grid in 2018 shouldn’t be dismissed.
Vettel “confused” by F1 race start switch, grid girl drops
Sebastian Vettel says he was confused why Formula 1 bosses opted to drop the use of grid girls and the switch on race start times but shrugs off the impact of the changes to the sport.
More practice will cure pit stop woe – Steiner
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says the key cure to its pit stop nightmare in Australia will be extra practice in preparation to bounce back at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Chester: One year gardening leave enough for FIA staff
Renault Formula 1 technical chief Nick Chester has downplayed the impact FIA staff can have when joining teams, saying that a one-year gardening leave period is "probably enough" to ensure there is no advantage to be gained.
Lowe supports 'robust' F1 steward penalties
Williams technical chief Paddy Lowe says he supports the "robust" penalties handed out by Formula 1 stewards to drivers despite outcry following Daniel Ricciardo's grid drop for the Australian Grand Prix last weekend.
Magnussen: No guarantee Haas form will continue
Haas' impressive form at the Formula 1 season-opener in Australia last weekend is no guarantee that it will be strong at the next race in Bahrain, according to Kevin Magnussen.
Mercedes confident Hamilton's engine in 'good shape'
Mercedes remains confident Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 engine remains in "good shape" despite his decision to ease off in the closing stages of last weekend's Australian Grand Prix to help preserve his power unit.
Renault encouraged by Australia F1 reliability
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul took heart from the French manufacturer's issue-free start to the 2018 season in Australia last weekend after recurring reliability issues blighted the backend of last year.
Hakkinen: Mercedes not to blame for Melbourne VSC error
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen believes Mercedes cannot be blamed for the error that led to Lewis Hamilton losing out on victory to Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel in Melbourne.
Bottas: Mercedes 'not miles clear' of F1 field
Valtteri Bottas believes Mercedes is "not miles clear" of the Formula 1 field despite teammate Lewis Hamilton's dominant display for much of the Australian Grand Prix race weekend, with the Finn anticipating a close championship battle.
Grosjean: Haas no longer just trying to survive in F1
Romain Grosjean believes Haas’ performance in Australia was a significant turning point in the team’s history, insisting it is no longer “just trying to survive” in Formula 1.
Haas-Ferrari relationship 'well above board'
Haas Formula 1 chief Günther Steiner has insisted the team's relationship with technical partner Ferrari is "well above board" despite facing criticism from rivals about the development of its car.