Kimi Raikkonen says Ferrari’s ability to improve the car has given him a confident feeling with his Formula 1 car despite suffering a disaster couple of races in Singapore and Malaysia.
The drivers entered into the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship have used the below listed number of power unit elements during this season so far: After the Italian Grand Prix (Round 13 of 20)
Formula 1 reaches its final destination heading East at Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton looks to defend his 34-point advantage over Sebastian Vettel in the world champ
Lewis Hamilton was not surprised by Formula 1 title rival Sebastian Vettel’s fight up the order during the Malaysian Grand Prix, saying Mercedes’ pre-race simulations predicted he would finish fourth.
Sebastian Vettel took heart from Ferrari’s pace through the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend despite losing more ground on Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton, believing the Italian marque can have the upper hand through the final five races of the season.
Sebastian Vettel is concerned that the gearbox on his Ferrari Formula 1 car may need replacing following his clash with Lance Stroll after the chequered flag in Malaysia, risking a five-place grid penalty at next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo described his Malaysian Grand Prix as "a bit lonely" until he was caught late on by Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel, defending well to take the third place as Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen claimed his second Formula 1 victory.
The Formula 1 race stewards in Malaysia have confirmed that no action will be taken over the clash between Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll after the chequered flag at Sepang on Sunday.
Sebastian Vettel was left downbeat after an engine issue prevented him from setting a lap time during qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix, but said it was "part of motor racing".
Full qualifying results for the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. Q3 1. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport 1m 30.076s
Lewis Hamilton took a huge step towards his fourth Formula 1 drivers' championship by taking pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday as chief title rival Sebastian Vettel failed to set a time in Q1, resigning him to the back of the grid for the start of the race.
Ferrari has confirmed it has changed the engine on Sebastian Vettel's Formula 1 car following an issue during final practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday, edging the German closer to a grid penalty.
Kimi Raikkonen threw his hat into the ring as a possible contender for Formula 1 victory in Malaysia by closing out practice at Sepang at the top of the timesheets, beating Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel.
The loss of the Malaysian Grand Prix after 19 years will mark the first real change in Formula 1’s approach to race contracts since Liberty Media’ takeover and the overhaul of its management team.
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel is refusing to read too much into Mercedes' Friday struggles in Malaysia despite finishing over 1.4 seconds clear of Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton in FP2 at Sepang.
Full free practice two results for the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. 1. Sebastian Vettel GER Scuderia Ferrari 1m 31.261s
Sebastian Vettel closed out Friday's Formula 1 practice sessions for the Malaysian Grand Prix at the top of the timesheets after setting the pace in FP2, with the session being shortened after a hefty crash for Romain Grosjean.
Sebastian Vettel is eager to draw a line under his Singapore Grand Prix start collision with Max Verstappen and Kimi Raikkonen and says it won’t alter how it attacks the blasts off the line.
Lewis Hamilton remains wary of the threat Ferrari will pose through the final six races of the 2017 Formula 1 season as he goes in search of a fourth drivers' title.
The FIA stewards will take no further action against Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen or Kimi Raikkonen over the start-line crash in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix, saying no driver could be deemed wholly responsible.
Sebastian Vettel was left downbeat after a clash with Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen and Red Bull's Max Verstappen caused him to retire from the Singapore Grand Prix on the opening lap, hurting his championship hopes.
Lewis Hamilton says he knew he would win the Singapore Grand Prix the moment it started to rain before the race, but admitted he was fortunate to capitalise on a crash involving Formula 1 title rival Sebastian Vettel.
Valtteri Bottas joked that Mercedes' double podium in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix was "very good damage limitation" as favourite Ferrari saw both its cars retire on the opening lap of the race.