Live text commentary on the opening day of 2018 Formula 1 testing from Circuit de Catalunya with Haas, Force India and Toro Rosso officially revealing their cars to the media.
Full testing times from the opening day of the first F1 pre-season test at Circuit de Catalunya, Spain [Monday – 3PM]. 1. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Aston Martin Red Bull Racing 1m 20.179s 74 laps
Daniel Ricciardo has set the fastest time on the opening morning of 2018 Formula 1 pre-season testing while Fernando Alonso and McLaren suffered a tricky start after an early crash.
Full testing times from the opening day of the first F1 pre-season test at Circuit de Catalunya, Spain [Monday – 1PM]. 1. Daniel Ricciardo AUS Aston Martin Red Bull Racing 1m 20.179s
McLaren has confirmed that a loose wheel nut caused Fernando Alonso to spin off just 30 minutes into Formula 1's winter testing schedule in Barcelona, causing a red flag.
Force India is more likely than not to change name before the start of the new Formula 1 season in Australia, according to chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer.
Full testing times from the opening day of the first F1 pre-season test at Circuit de Catalunya, Spain [Monday – 12PM]. 1. Nico Hulkenberg GER Renault Sport Formula One Team 1m 21.326s
Full testing times from the opening day of the first F1 pre-season test at Circuit de Catalunya, Spain [Monday – 11AM] 1. Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport 1m 21.843s
Force India reserve driver Nicholas Latifi will miss this week's Formula 1 pre-season test in Barcelona after being hospitalised by a serious infection.
Red Bull has revealed its racing colours for the new RB14 Formula 1 car on the opening day of pre-season testing in Barcelona, sporting a similar matte livery to last year.
Toro Rosso has officially revealed its 2018 Formula 1 car, the STR13, after releasing spy shots during its Misano shakedown test last week of its new Honda-powered car.
Force India are the last Formula 1 team to launch its 2018 car, the VJM11, in the pit lane at Circuit de Catalunya on the morning of the start of pre-season testing.
Fernando Alonso will enjoy the first extended run in the new Renault-powered McLaren MCL33 on Monday at the start of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona.
Nico Hulkenberg says he admires Fernando Alonso “looking for fresh challenges” with his dual Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship campaign in 2018 but warns of the difficulties ahead.
Kimi Raikkonen expects to adapt quickly to the new Halo cockpit protection device that will be used in Formula 1 through 2018, adding he is "happy" for the added safety measure.
Bernie Ecclestone believes that Formula 1 owner Liberty Media should consider switching to all-electric cars in the near future, turning the series into a "super Formula E".
Full race two results for the opening round of the 2018 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island, Australia. 1. Marco Melandri ITA Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale R 22 laps
Full race results for the first round of the 2018 World Supersport championshiop at Phillip Island, Australia. 1. Lucas Mahias FRA GRT Yamaha YZF-R6 9 laps 2. Randy Krummenacher SUI Bardahl Evan Bros. Yamaha YZF-R6 +1.274s