2018

Lewis Hamilton says Paul Ricard’s all tarmac run-off areas make finding reference points at the track challenging but was still content with his Friday practice after topping both sessions.

Force India has explained the issue that caused Sergio Perez to lose a wheel from his Formula 1 car coming through the quick Turn 7 during second practice for the French Grand Prix on Friday at Paul Ricard.

Valtteri Bottas is hopeful his upgraded Mercedes Formula 1 engine has not suffered any damage following a water leak during second practice for the French Grand Prix. 

GP3 - France Qualifying Results 

Dorian Boccolacci left it late to claim his first-ever GP3 pole position, pipping championship leader Anthoine Hubert to the fastest time on home soil at Paul Ricard. 

Full WorldSBK FP1 results from Laguna Seca Jonathan Rea is back on top of the times in World Superbikes during the opening free practice session at Laguna Seca ahead of Marco Melandri.

Full free practice results (1) for the eighth round of the 2018 World Superbike Championship at Laguna Seca, United States. 1. Jonathan Rea GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10RR 1m 23.393s

Daniel Ricciardo has rated his Friday practice getting up to speed at Paul Ricard as “a pretty good day” but is wary of the speed Lewis Hamilton produced to top the times for Mercedes.

FIA Formula 2 - France Qualifying Results 

Formula 1 enters uncharted territory this weekend as it begins the first leg of its maiden triple-header, with the French Grand Prix kicking off a run of three races in as many weekends, and five in the next six weeks.

Marcus Ericsson has laughed off a tense moment jumping out of his Alfa Romeo Sauber after initially not realising it was on fire after a crash towards the end of the morning practice session which ruled him out of FP2.

ART Grand Prix’s George Russell claimed his first-ever Formula 2 pole position at Paul Ricard to end Alexander Albon’s run of early-season qualifying domination. 

Mercedes has confirmed that all six of its Formula 1 power units at this weekend's French Grand Prix are its latest specification that had been due in Canada earlier this month, acting as a boost to Lewis Hamilton's title battle against Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.

Sebastian Vettel says he has full faith in Ferrari’s performance at Paul Ricard but concedes he struggled to extract the optimum pace ahead of the French Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton pulled out a 0.7 second gap over the rest of the Formula 1 field during second practice for the French Grand Prix on Friday afternoon at Paul Ricard as Sergio Perez suffered a frightening wheel failure while running at high speed.

Full results from Free Practice 2 for the French Grand Prix at Circuit Paul Ricard, round eight of the 2018 Formula 1 season. 2018 Formula 1 French Grand Prix - Free Practice 2 Results

After securing his best result of the season in Sunday’s dramatic Moto3 outing, John McPhee pointed to the importance of a one-day test prior to the Grand Prix of Catalunya, where he had the opportunity to try “small, subtle changes” which improved performance.

McLaren Formula 1 racing director Eric Boullier has hit back at a report the team rewarded staff with Freddo chocolate bars, and defended his position as part of its management setup amid growing pressure.

Marcus Ericsson will take no part in second practice for the French Grand Prix after sustaining damage to his Sauber Formula 1 car in a fiery crash during FP1. 

Sam Lowes believes Sunday’s Moto2 showing at the Circuit of Catalunya displayed the necessary attributes to show he and his Swiss Innovative Investors squad are going “in the right direction” after a tough start to 2018.

Pata Yamaha team boss Paul Denning says he has zero worries about his squad becoming complacent following its recent run of wins in World Superbike ahead of its return to the challenging Laguna Seca track.

Lando Norris says he will take a slightly different approach into the latest round of the 2018 Formula 2 Championship at Paul Ricard as he looks to return to winning ways. 

Daniel Ricciardo has described his next Formula 1 move as “the second most difficult decision” of his life following his move to Europe to begin his racing career during his junior days.

Lewis Hamilton headed up a one-two finish for Mercedes in opening practice for the French Grand Prix on Friday as Formula 1 made its long-awaited official return to Paul Ricard.