2018
Qatar MotoGP: Fourth time lucky for Dovizioso?
Runner-up in Qatar for the past three years, few would be surprised if Andrea Dovizioso is once again fighting for victory in Sunday's 2018 MotoGP season opener. In 2015 Dovizioso was just 0.174s from victory, then +2.019s in 2016 and +0.461s in 2017.
Vinales “still has small problems with electronics”
Maverick Vinales is targeting a “100%” set-up for the 2018 MotoGP world championship season opener in Qatar but concedes small concerns with the electronics package remain with his Movistar Yamaha.
FIA safety director Mekies to join Ferrari
FIA safety director and deputy Formula 1 race director Laurent Mekies will leave his position to take up a technical role at Ferrari.
Kubica still weighing up Manor WEC offer
Robert Kubica is still weighing up an offer to race with Manor in the FIA World Endurance Championship through 2018 alongside his reserve driver commitments with Williams in Formula 1, but will decide after an upcoming test for the team.
Hamilton provides F1 contract update ahead of season-opener
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is close to finalising a contract extension with Mercedes, and hopes to have a deal in place for the start of the 2018 season.
How Grosjean is aiming to give something back to F1
Romain Grosjean says with Formula 1 giving him so much he’s eager to return the favour which is why he took a senior role in the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association and outlines how he plans to improve the sport.
Juncadella considered quitting racing after 2016 DTM campaign
Daniel Juncadella has revealed he thought about giving up on his motorsport career following a difficult 2016 campaign in DTM, ahead of his return to the series with Mercedes this year.
Grosjean interview: Serving F1, its uncertain future and racing teenagers
After Romain Grosjean enjoyed his first experience with the Haas VF-18 during pre-season testing in Spain, he sat down with Crash.net to discuss his position in Formula 1 from headline-grabbing youngster to an experienced head and what he wants from the future of the sport.
Whiting unconcerned by new F1 standing restarts
FIA race director Charlie Whiting is unconcerned by Formula 1's new restart procedure following red flags despite a complaint from Romain Grosjean following the first trials during pre-season testing in Barcelona earlier this month.
Bottas: No point getting upset when Lewis beats me
Valtteri Bottas says he will change his mindset in his battle with Lewis Hamilton, after admitting he beat himself up after losing out to his Mercedes teammate in 2017.
Boullier: Hard to judge where McLaren sits in F1 midfield
Eric Boullier feels judging Formula 1's pecking order is "more complex this year than ever" due to the number of different variables in pre-season testing, but is confident McLaren sits somewhere in the midfield.
Kubica: Williams working on giving right feeling to Stroll, Sirotkin
Robert Kubica says a priority for Williams ahead of the 2018 Formula 1 world championship will be to unlock a comfortable feeling from the FW41 for Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin after a challenging pre-season testing.
FIA warns against 'false' F1 engine modes to aid blown rear wing
FIA race director Charlie Whiting has warned Formula 1 teams against using a "false" engine mode to take advantage of the new exhaust-blown rear wing design debuted by Renault during pre-season testing.
Todt wants 2021 F1 rules resolved as soon as possible
FIA president Jean Todt says he wants Formula 1’s regulations for 2021 and beyond to be agreed upon as soon as possible.
Kennedy steps in for injured Hill for Thailand
Jack Kennedy will fill in for the injured Stefan Hill for the Thailand round in the World Supersport championship.
Pirelli: Split F1 tests in Barcelona and Bahrain "makes sense"
Pirelli sporting director Mario Isola believes Formula 1 should consider returning to Bahrain to conduct pre-season testing alongside current venue Barcelona in the future.
Vettel queries Mercedes, Red Bull medium-only tyre race simulations
Sebastian Vettel has questioned “the strategies and ultimately the results” of both Mercedes and Red Bull running race simulations purely on Pirelli’s medium tyres during Formula 1 pre-season testing at Circuit de Catalunya.
Sauber can learn from Force India in F1 revival - Vasseur
Sauber boss Frederic Vasseur says his team can take inspiration from Force India’s progression as the Alfa Romeo-backed squad looks to move up Formula 1’s pecking order.
Pedrosa warns of “many candidates” capable of MotoGP podium
Dani Pedrosa says the 2018 MotoGP world championship will see a vast number of riders able to battle for the podium starting at the season opener in Qatar which has sharpened his focus ahead of the new campaign.
Marquez: Qatar MotoGP not the easiest for Repsol Honda
Marc Marquez concedes his Repsol Honda squad faces a tough task producing the perfect start to his MotoGP title defence under the floodlights in Qatar but is content with the progress made at the recent test at the Losail International Circuit.
Perez: Force India not leading F1 midfield battle
Sergio Perez says he is unsure whether Force India will be leading the Formula 1 midfield pack at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, adding the team is in need of a “good step.”
Horner: F1 needs to address fundamental issues by mid-2018
Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes Formula 1’s future rules and regulations need to be set in stone by the middle of the 2018 season at the latest.
EXCLUSIVE – Danny Kent Interview
After an absence from the grand prix paddock of nearly a year, Danny Kent returns to Moto2 action in Qatar this weekend as he bids to resuscitate his grand prix career with Speed Up Racing.
Hartley: 'Huge' Hypersoft laps to spice up qualifying
Brendon Hartley believes the new Hypersoft Formula 1 tyre compound will help to spice up qualifying through the 2018 season as drivers chase a "huge" lap time at the possible expense of a brief opening stint of the race.