- The day didn’t start very well for Charles Leclerc when he tried to sign the miniature tyre he won for having more poles than anybody else in his maiden season with Ferrari - but the pen didn’t work.
The Formula 1 race stewards have confirmed they are investigating a fuel breach by Ferrari on Charles Leclerc's car in the lead-up to Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, summoning the team for a hearing after the race.
- There was a lack of productivity in the media centre on Saturday as an auction of sports cars and F1 cars was shown on the screens where we usually watch the race. The event was held in the main straight, with the cars being showcased on the track.
The final qualifying of the year in Abu Dhabi acted as a tidy, condensed precis of the 2019 Formula 1 season as a whole. Hamilton leads convincingly; Bottas close, but lacking that extra something ; Verstappen punching above his weight; Ferrari trips over itself, again.
Max Verstappen does not believe he had the pace to compete with the Mercedes drivers in the final stage of qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, settling for third place.
Lewis Hamilton felt glad to end his Formula 1 pole position drought in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, saying it felt like a “long slog” after a string of Saturday defeats.
Max Verstappen pipped the Mercedes pair of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas to top spot in final practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as the leading three drivers were covered by less than one-tenth of a second.
Sebastian Vettel says there is no problem between himself and Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc following their clash at the Brazilian Grand Prix, believing talk of any tension is nothing more than outside hype.
- It was impossible not to feel sorry for Romain Grosjean, who had finally found a positive configuration for his Haas, but now is on the back foot after crashing with Valtteri Bottas during FP2. The Finn recognized he was the only one to blame for the accident.
Sebastian Vettel conceded he was caught out by his crash during opening practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday afternoon in Abu Dhabi, calling it “a bit of a surprise”.
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff says missing the Brazilian Grand Prix was a test to see how he could “cope mentally” by releasing the reins of running the team on the ground.
Honda wants clarity over future plans for engine development in Formula 1 before committing to the sport beyond 2021, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.
Valtteri Bottas set the pace for Mercedes in opening practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel crashed late on in his Ferrari at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly are both anticipating a tough final fight for sixth place in the drivers’ championship, urging caution ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Haas will run a live Formula 1 simulator program throughout the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race weekend for the first time as a trial for 2020, according to Gunther Steiner.
Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner has praised Pierre Gasly’s attitude following his return to Toro Rosso midway through the 2019 season, believing the Frenchman has rediscovered his confidence.
Lewis Hamilton is eager to work closely with Liberty Media on its sustainability plans for Formula 1, stressing the need for the sport to come together on the topic.
Winner – Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly’s future in F1 looked in the balance after he was demoted from Red Bull to Toro Rosso mid-season, but the Frenchman has since rediscovered his form and his confidence.