2018

With a recap of all the additional news and notes from Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Luke Smith brings you his paddock notebook.

Formula 1 title rivals Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton are set to take on engine upgrades from Ferrari and Mercedes respectively at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.

Otmar Szafnauer has hailed the start of a "new and exciting chapter" for the rebranded Racing Point Force India team following the FIA's acceptance of its mid-season entry to the Formula 1 world championship.

The FIA has accepted a mid-season entry from the rebranded Racing Point Force India team ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, ensuring its participation in the race.

Alvaro Bautista has confirmed he will move to the factory Ducati squad in World Superbikes for next year, leaving the MotoGP grid after nine seasons, joining alongside Chaz Davies for 2019.

Carlos Sainz says his next Formula 1 career move to join McLaren has quashed any disappointment he may have had about missing out on a seat at Red Bull.

Lewis Hamilton says there is no reason for him to hold any sadness over former teammate Fernando Alonso’s decision to quit Formula 1 for 2019, but feels it is a shame the Spaniard will depart without more accolades to his name.

Max Verstappen is unsure current teammate Daniel Ricciardo made the right decision in quitting Red Bull to join Renault for the 2019 Formula 1 season, with the move coming as a surprise to the Dutch driver.

Daniel Ricciardo has explained the reasons behind his decision to quit Red Bull in favour of a move to Renault for the 2019 Formula 1 season.

Fernando Alonso is treating 2018 as his last season in Formula 1 despite leaving open the possibility to make a return in the future following his decision to quit the sport for next year.

Force India Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon insists Daniel Ricciardo’s decision to leave Red Bull to race for Renault in 2019 did not come as a shock to him. 

Marco Bezzecchi has revealed he had “many, many opportunities” to stay in the Moto3 class in 2019, as well as several strong options in the intermediate category, before settling on signing for Hervé Poncharal’s all-new Red Bull KTM Tech Moto2 squad.

Sergio Perez insists he is focusing his energy solely on driving matters despite uncertainty surrounding the Force India Formula 1 team at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.

Santino Ferrucci will remain part of Haas' Formula 1 driver programme despite his Formula 2 ban and contract termination, having since moved into IndyCar to try and continue his racing development.

Cal Crutchlow has started his home MotoGP round at Silverstone on a bright note with a one-year contract extension with Honda which will see him with the Japanese manufacturer until at least the end of 2020.

Formula 1 is planning on introducing the first stage of a proposed budget cap in 2019, sporting boss Ross Brawn has revealed.

Valentino Rossi heads for this weekend's British MotoGP having spent a day of private testing at Misano on Sunday.

Xavi Vierge joins Marc VDS for the 2019 Moto2 World Championship.

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner believes former driver Sebastian Vettel carries the pressure of being at Ferrari and acts as a rock for the team.

Williams technical chief Paddy Lowe has branded the aerodynamic overhaul for 2019 as Formula 1’s most significant rule change since 2009.

Crash.net's Lewis Larkam sat down with Marcus Ericsson in Hungary to talk about Sauber's impressive Formula 1 revival, why he feels he is driving better than ever in 2018, and dealing with the hype surrounding rookie teammate and Ferrari protege Charles Leclerc. 

Cal Crutchlow, the only British rider to win a 500cc/MotoGP race since Barry Sheene in 1981, is prepared to throw caution to the wind in pursuit of a home victory at Silverstone this weekend.

James Calado has called on the AF Corse Ferrari team to remain realistic about its targets for the remainder of the season despite scoring a surprise victory in Sunday’s FIA World Endurance Championship round at Silverstone in the GTE-Pro class.

Alex Lynn paid tribute to the Aston Martin team after enjoying a strong showing at Silverstone in the latest FIA World Endurance Championship round last weekend, with the team’s uplift in performance taking the Briton by surprise.