McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says the team’s high-profile upgrade package set to debut at the Spanish Grand Prix will be used as one step in a season-long development plan as it looks to resolve its weaknesses.
Jenson Button believes McLaren’s start to the 2018 Formula 1 world championship could be considered “a disappointment” after setting high targets having felt it has one of the best cars on the grid.
Carlos Sainz has secured his best result of his burgeoning Renault career with fifth place at the frantic Azerbaijan Grand Prix to see the French manufacturer move to within one point of McLaren in the Formula 1 world constructors’ championship battle.
Fernando Alonso says McLaren were able to run productive tests during Friday practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to cure its straight-line speed woes while aiming not to lose any pace in the tight and twisty section at the Baku City Circuit.
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says a wide range of updates to its MCL33 Formula 1 car will be introduced at next month’s the Spanish Grand Prix but has kept faith in its current design philosophy despite performance issues in qualifying.
Nico Hulkenberg says Renault is proving its credentials as the head team in the intense midfield scrap after securing sixth place at the Chinese Grand Prix.
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.
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.
Looking back on the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend and the second race of the new Formula 1 season, Crash.net F1 Editor Luke Smith puts together his driver ratings. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes - 7
Fernando Alonso accepts McLaren has a long development path to complete before it can consistently fight at the front with its Renault power units after a disappointing qualifying in Bahrain having been “too confident” with balance changes.
McLaren’s racing director Eric Boullier says both Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne will be aiming to break into Q3 in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix but anticipates a tough midfield fight.
Fernando Alonso has pinpointed McLaren’s early development push as vital to its Formula 1 2018 season ambitions as he ramps up the pressure on his team.
Toyota Gazoo Racing is gearing up for the World Endurance Championship Prologue at Paul Ricard by accepting a tough challenge against its privateer LMP1 rivals due to the 2018-19 regulations but feels buoyed by the arrival of Fernando Alonso plus winter developments.
With the junior single-seater season set to kick-off with F2 in Bahrain this weekend, Lewis Larkam picks out 10 rising junior talents who look set to make their mark in 2018.
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.
McLaren pair Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne have selected the most aggressive tyre allocations for the Bahrain Grand Prix compared to the rest of the Formula 1 field.
Fernando Alonso has pinpointed McLaren reaching Red Bull’s level of performance as the team's next target after an impressive debut with Renault power in Australia.
Looking back on the Australian Grand Prix weekend and the start of the new Formula 1 season, Crash.net F1 Editor Luke Smith puts together his driver ratings. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes: 9
Full race results for the Australian Grand Prix, the opening round of the 2018 F1 season at Albert Park, Melbourne. 1. Sebastian Vettel GER Scuderia Ferrari 58 laps, 1hr 29m 33.283s 2. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport +5.036s
Full qualifying results for the Australian Grand Prix, the opening round of the 2018 F1 season at Albert Park, Melbourne. Q3 1. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport 1:21.164s
Fernando Alonso says the 2018 Formula 1 world championship season opener is unlikely to host any surprising results with teams catching up on pre-season mileage at the second test at Circuit de Catalunya.