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Charles Leclerc relieved to rediscover pace after Ferrari F1 chassis change
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc admits it was a relief to see his pace return in Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix following a change of chassis after his early qualifying elimination.
Lewis Hamilton unleashed “superhero powers” after F1 adversity, says Toto Wolff
Recent adversity has “woken up the lion” in Lewis Hamilton and inspired the seven-time Formula 1 world champion to deliver “superhero” performances, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
Masi: Horner penalty shows ‘attacks’ on F1 volunteers not accepted
FIA race director Michael Masi says the punishment handed out to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner shows that criticism levelled at volunteers working in Formula 1 is “not accepted”.
Five winners and five losers from F1’s Qatar Grand Prix
Qatar held its first ever F1 race to kick off a run of three races in the Middle East that will determine the destiny of this year’s world championship. Here are our biggest winners and losers from the inaugural Qatar GP…
Mercedes will get out 'spicy engine' for Lewis Hamilton in F1 Saudi GP
Lewis Hamilton’s car will be fitted with the “spicy engine” he used to complete his Brazil comeback win at the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has revealed.
Verstappen ‘never gets presents from the stewards’ but recovers from F1 penalty
Max Verstappen says he was not surprised to be hit with a grid penalty at the Qatar Grand Prix, adding he “never get presents” from the Formula 1 stewards.
Red Bull boss Horner warned by F1 stewards over "rogue marshal" comments
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has received an official warning from Formula 1's stewards over his criticism of a marshal.
F1 Qatar GP: Lewis Hamilton dominates to close on F1 title rival Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton claimed a dominant victory at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix to close in on Formula 1 title rival Max Verstappen in the championship, as the Red Bull driver recovered to second.
Red Bull boss Horner slams ‘complete balls-up’ over Verstappen F1 penalty
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has described the stewards’ decision to issue Max Verstappen with a penalty for ignoring yellow flags in Formula 1 qualifying in Qatar as a “complete balls-up”.
Verstappen and Bottas hit with F1 grid drops, Gasly promoted to front row
Max Verstappen has been handed a five-place grid penalty for failing to respect double waved yellow flags in qualifying for Formula 1’s inaugural Qatar Grand Prix.
Wolff: Confusion over fair racing “very dangerous” for F1 title climax
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes confusion surrounding the ongoing debate over driving standards in Formula 1 is “very dangerous” with both world championships on the line.
What F1 penalties could Verstappen, Sainz and Bottas receive?
Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz and Valtteri Bottas could find themselves on the receiving end of penalties following a trip to the Formula 1 stewards ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.
Red Bull seeing ‘ghosts’ with Mercedes F1 rear wing claims, says Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff has accused his opposite number Christian Horner of seeing “a ghost” following Red Bull’s accusations over the rear wing on Mercedes’ Formula 1 car.
Max Verstappen summoned to stewards over alleged F1 yellow flag breach
Max Verstappen has been summoned to the Formula 1 stewards for allegedly not respecting double waved yellow flags at the end of qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix.
‘It’s still not clear’ - F1 drivers left with questions over racing rules
Several Formula 1 drivers still have question marks over racing rules despite holding lengthy discussions with the FIA ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.
Bottas, Sainz under investigation over F1 yellow flag infringements
Valtteri Bottas and Carlos Sainz are the latest Formula 1 drivers to be called to the stewards over allegedly not respecting waved yellow flags during Qatar Grand Prix qualifying.
Perez blames change to F1 tyre preparation for Q2 exit in Qatar
Sergio Perez has blamed a change of approach by Red Bull on how it prepares its tyres in Qatar for his surprise exit in Q2 in Formula 1 qualifying.
Gasly: “Really fragile” AlphaTauri front wing caused “shocking” failure
Pierre Gasly says AlphaTauri’s front wing is “really weak” compared to other Formula 1’s teams’ after a “shocking” failure in qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix.
F1 Qatar GP: Lewis Hamilton beats title rival Max Verstappen to pole
Lewis Hamilton beat Formula 1 title rival Max Verstappen to claim a convincing pole position for the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix.
Mercedes straightline speed ‘under control’ with new F1 load tests - Horner
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner believes Mercedes’ straightline speed is now “under control” following the introduction of new flexibility load tests at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton had to “dig deep” for Qatar F1 pole after struggling with illness
Lewis Hamilton says he had to “dig deep” to claim pole position for Formula 1’s inaugural Qatar Grand Prix after admitting he has been struggling with illness.
Bottas “a little bit confused” by overnight loss of performance in Qatar
Valtteri Bottas has admitted that he’s “a little bit confused” by his loss of performance in Formula 1 qualifying relative to practice at the Qatar Grand Prix.
F1 Qatar GP: Valtteri Bottas tops FP3 as Red Bull’s DRS issues persist
Valtteri Bottas edged out Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Lewis Hamilton to the fastest time in final practice at the Qatar Grand Prix.
The hot topic facing Michael Masi in Qatar GP F1 drivers’ briefing
FIA race director Michael Masi appears set to face questions from Formula 1 drivers over racing standards after Mercedes’ request to review Max Verstappen’s driving in Brazil was thrown out.