2018

Kalex joins rival Moto2 manufacturers in testing race-spec 2019 Triumph Moto2 engine, Jonas Folger returns to action!

Full results from Free Practice 1 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 1 Results

Max Verstappen says he has no concerns about Red Bull’s decision to switch to Honda Formula 1 engines next season and is excited by the potential of the new partnership. 

G-Drive Racing and TDS Racing have confirmed their appeal against their disqualificiation from the 24 Hours of Le Mans over a technical irregularity, with the results of the race remaining provisional.

Charles Leclerc says that while he acknowledges the importance of regularly beating Formula 1 teammate Marcus Ericsson, he will not allow it to become an “obsession”. 

Recapping all of the additional news and notes from Thursday at Paul Ricard in build-up to the French Grand Prix, Crash.net F1 Editor Luke Smith brings you his paddock notebook.

Challenging. Risky. Words Suzuki’s team manager uses to describe its decision to drop Andrea Iannone, and pursue Moto2 rookie Joan Mir over five-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo to complete its 2019 MotoGP rider line-up.

BMW Pirtek Racing's Andrew Jordan is aiming to secure his first British Touring Car Championship race victory of the season at this weekend's Croft round.

Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes is “shedding blood, sweat and tears” to ensure it comes out on top in the 2018 Formula 1 title fight. 

Mercedes will decide whether to introduce its new-spec upgraded Formula 1 engine at the French Grand Prix on Friday.

Carlos Sainz Jr. doubts Red Bull's newly-announced engine deal with Honda for 2019 will have any impact on his future, with the team still retaining an option on the Spaniard's services for next season.

Sebastian Vettel says he would be surprised if Mercedes can make “huge progress” from its anticipated Formula 1 engine upgrade at this weekend’s French Grand Prix. 

Pierre Gasly says Red Bull asked him for feedback on Honda’s engine performance before making its final decision over the future direction of its Formula 1 power units. 

Fernando Alonso has hit back at suggestions his victory with Toyota in the 24 Hours of Le Mans was devalued by a lack of manufacturer competition in the LMP1 class, saying the win was "at a higher level than any other victory in Le Mans".

Max Verstappen has played down the significance his smaller entourage had on him during his return to form in Formula 1 at the Canadian Grand Prix. 

Daniel Ricciardo has responded to reports of an offer from McLaren to join for the 2019 Formula 1 season by saying the team is "probably" one that would be interested in signing him.

Sergio Perez says ongoing financial issues are holding back Force India’s development and preventing the Formula 1 team from bringing as many upgrades as it would have liked in 2018.

Nicholas Latifi insists he is keeping focused on the task on hand in Formula 2 despite increased links to Formula 1.

Formula 1 teams have urged organisers to take careful considerations over the future race calendar if it is expanded from the current 21-round schedule.

Despite being one of the few Formula 1 drivers with a recent record at Paul Ricard, Lance Stroll says the home of the French Grand Prix isn’t a circuit he’s not relishing a return to.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he has unwavering faith in his squad’s capabilities of overcoming its recent performance dip given its previous record but warns of an added challenge at the French Grand Prix.

Andrea Iannone intends to switch to the latest Suzuki chassis at the forthcoming Assen round, after putting the frame through its paces during Monday's Catalunya MotoGP test.

Citroen Total Abu Dhabi WRT has confirmed Mads Osbterg has been named the full-time replacement for Kris Meeke for the remainder of the 2018 World Rally Championship.

IndyCar heavyweights Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan would both welcome Fernando Alonso’s potential move to the US series but highlight a number of hurdles the Spaniard will need to navigate including a possible salary cut.