Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas topped a quiet second morning of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona on Tuesday as cold conditions limited running for teams in the early part of the day.
McLaren has confirmed that a loose wheel nut caused Fernando Alonso to spin off just 30 minutes into Formula 1's winter testing schedule in Barcelona, causing a red flag.
Force India reserve driver Nicholas Latifi will miss this week's Formula 1 pre-season test in Barcelona after being hospitalised by a serious infection.
Kimi Raikkonen expects to adapt quickly to the new Halo cockpit protection device that will be used in Formula 1 through 2018, adding he is "happy" for the added safety measure.
Bernie Ecclestone believes that Formula 1 owner Liberty Media should consider switching to all-electric cars in the near future, turning the series into a "super Formula E".
Nico Hulkenberg is filled with confidence heading into his second Formula 1 season with the Renault team following the launch of its new car on Tuesday, the R.S.18 .
- Ferrari is set to launch its new 2018 F1 car with an all-red livery for the first time since 2009 following the departure of major sponsor Santander (
Gene Haas has no concerns about the reduction in the number of Formula 1 power units made available for the 2018 season, praising his eponymous team's engine partner, Ferrari.
- The FIA hopes to make changes to the 'Halo' cockpit protection device in the future, making it thinner and better integrated into the car design ( RACER )
Ross Brawn believes the biggest change in approach for the management of Formula 1 since Liberty Media's takeover has been the decision to put fans first in a bid to grow the sport.
Robert Kubica has revealed he is set to make his Formula 1 race weekend return at the Spanish Grand Prix in May with Williams, but is expecting a “tough" first full season back in the paddock after seven years away.
Paul di Resta will enjoy an expanded sports car racing programme through 2018 with United Autosports after joining the team's line-up for the upcoming IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship events at Sebring and Watkins Glen.
Haas has become the first team to reveal its new Formula 1 car for the 2018 season after releasing a video featuring a render of the VF-18 on Wednesday.
Formula 1 has announced the launch of a new programme called 'Pirelli Hot Laps' that will give fans, celebrities and guests at grands prix the chance to hit the track in a supercar being driven by one of their racing heroes.
- Officials in Azerbaijan are seeking improved terms before committing to an extension of its Formula 1 contract, with minister Azad Rahimov calling the current deal "unacceptable" ( Planet F1 )
Williams has denied that its newly-announced Formula 1 partnership with Acronis is related to its signing of Sergey Sirotkin for the 2018 season despite the technology company's Russian links.
- Former Benetton and Renault F1 team boss Flavio Briatore was handed an 18-month jail sentence for tax evasion on Saturday, but intends to appeal ( AFP )
- Formula 1 race start times could be set to change in the future under proposals tabled to broadcasters at a meeting earlier this week in a bid to capture a wider international audience ( BBC Sport )