2018

Formula 1 sporting chief Ross Brawn believes Charles Leclerc’s arrival at Ferrari will provide the team with a boost and give teammate Sebastian Vettel “added incentive” in 2019.

Alexander Albon has admitted he was on the verge of quitting racing altogether after being dropped by the Red Bull junior programme in 2012.

Lewis Hamilton says with Formula 1 seasons stretching longer across a year the shorter winter breaks are “more and more important” for him in terms of recovery and preparing for a full campaign next year.

Lando Norris has welcomed the prospect of Fernando Alonso helping McLaren with the development of its 2019 Formula 1 car given his experience as he steps up as a rookie next season.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed Valtteri Bottas “wants to disappear” after a disappointing 2018 Formula 1 season and start afresh next year.

Oliver Rowland will drive for the Nissan e.dams in season five of the Formula E Championship, having been announced as Formula 1-bound Alexander Albon's replacement. 

His team-mate may intimate differently. But at the close of preseason testing in 2018, Valentino Rossi was clear: “We have a lot work to do if we want to be competitive.” Another stark warning for Yamaha bosses.

The second day of the final 2018 MotoGP test took place at Jerez on Thursday. Cal Crutchlow (injured) was the only 2019 race rider not present, while Bradley Smith (Aprilia), Sylvain Guintoli (Suzuki) and Alvaro Bautista (Ducati) were on track as test riders.

Ducati has revealed experimental parts for the GP19 with a new rear seat and swingarm torque bar debuted at the Jerez test but received mixed reviews from the factory riders.

Takaaki Nakagami sprung a surprise to end his rookie year as a MotoGP rider on top of the timesheets during the final day of 2018 testing, at Jerez.

Louis Deletraz ended the opening day of post-season Formula 2 testing in Abu Dhabi fastest for Carlin. Fresh from his maiden F1 outing with Haas, Deletraz set the pace in a disrupted afternoon session with a 1m49.984s as he made his first outing with reigning F2 champions Carlin.

The second day of the final MotoGP test of 2018 is underway at Jerez, Spain. Testing began at 10am, half an hour later than yesterday, and concludes at 6pm.

The second day of the final MotoGP test of 2018 is underway at Jerez, Spain. Testing began at 10am, half an hour later than yesterday, and concludes at 6pm.

The second day of the final MotoGP test of 2018 is underway at Jerez, Spain. Testing began at 10am, half an hour later than yesterday, and concludes at 6pm.

Jack Miller has said his feeling with Ducati’s GP19 is “getting better and better” with each time he exits pit lane, after posting the eighth fastest time in the first day of MotoGP testing at Jerez.

The second day of the final MotoGP test of 2018 is underway at Jerez, Spain. Testing began at 10am, half an hour later than yesterday, and concludes at 6pm.

The second day of the final MotoGP test of 2018 is underway at Jerez, Spain. Testing began at 10am, half an hour later than yesterday, and concludes at 6pm.

Sebastian Vettel says he needs some time for himself during the winter break after an “exhausting” 2018 Formula 1 season.

The second day of the final MotoGP test of 2018 is underway at Jerez, Spain. Testing began at 10am (but no bikes were on track for the first hour) and concludes at 6pm.

Carlos Sainz says making his on-track Formula 1 debut with McLaren in Abu Dhabi was “pretty much a dream come true”.

Daniil Kvyat says he was left feeling “comfortable and confident” straight away on his return to Formula 1 machinery with Toro Rosso during the end-of-season test in Abu Dhabi.

Williams has announced a new partnership with Polish fuel and energy brand PKN Orlen for the 2019 Formula 1 season.

The timesheets didn’t’ bear it out, but Johann Zarco insisted he was content with his progress aboard KTM’s RC16 and more comfortable with the machine’s front end after ending the first day of MotoGP testing with the 19 th fastest time.

Joan Mir has hurdled the first major setback of his MotoGP career after fighting through a high-speed off at Jerez to return to track action for Suzuki to reach the top 10 on the opening day.