2019
Renault drivers reveal retro helmets for F1’s 1000th race
Renault Formula 1 drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Daniel Ricciardo have unveiled retro-inspired one-off helmet designs at this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix.
BTCC: Ingram 'excited' after Corolla race debut
Tom Ingram says his Team Toyota GB outfit can now focus more on the performance of their Corolla after completing their first British Touring Car Championship meeting with the new car at Brands Hatch.
BTCC: Turkington chasing balance with new 3 Series
Defending British Touring Car champion Colin Turkington says there is still more work to be done in order to set the new BMW 330i M Sport up more to his driving style.
Sebastian Vettel: No need to change approach despite Bahrain error
Sebastian Vettel sees no reason to change his driving style or approach in the wake of his costly error for Ferrari two weeks ago in Bahrain.
Gasly: Red Bull problems in all areas
Pierre Gasly concedes Red Bull’s current problems with its 2019 Formula 1 car are impacting “the whole package” but is hopeful of breakthroughs this weekend at the Chinese Grand Prix.
BTCC: Jelley ‘in a good place to fight’ after Brands podium
Stephen Jelley says his Team Parker Racing outfit ‘are in really good place to fight’ after clinching the BMW outfit’s first ever British Touring Car Championship podium finish at Brands Hatch.
Hamilton on psychological edge over Vettel: You have to ask him
Lewis Hamilton has downplayed a mental edge over Sebastian Vettel as he feels only the German driver can truly know of any advantage and feels the Formula 1 world title race remains wide open between multiple drivers.
Valtteri Bottas focused on Ferrari threat, not early championship lead
Valtteri Bottas is refusing to dwell on his slender lead at the top of the Formula 1 drivers' championship heading into this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes prepares to try and fight back against Ferrari.
Ross Brawn says F1's 1000th race is ‘brightest symbol’ of its history
Ross Brawn has labelled Formula 1’s 1000th grand prix as the “brightest symbol” of the championship’s history and a “great opportunity” to build on for the future.
Antonio Giovinazzi: I just need a clean weekend
Antonio Giovinazzi is hopeful of picking up his maiden Formula 1 points in Bahrain, believing he just needs a clean weekend to break into the top 10.
van der Mark relishing podium fight with added Assen pressure
Michael van der Mark wants to use the “added pressure” of his home round at Assen to fuel his podium charge for Pata Yamaha.
Russell: Mercedes F1 test showed what Williams should work towards
George Russell says his recent Formula 1 test outing with Mercedes has highlighted the areas Williams needs to work towards to improve during the 2019 season.
Bautista’s “target same as always” despite Ducati rev drop
Alvaro Bautista says his aims won’t change heading into the Assen round as he hopes to maintain his 100% winning start to the World Superbike championship, while gearing up for a maximum rev limit hit enforced by organisers.
Haas: No clear leader in early Formula 1 midfield fight
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes there is no clear leader in the fight to lead Formula 1’s midfield in 2019, saying the pace-setter is likely to change from race to race.
Austin: Iannone: 'knew Aprilia adventure would need time'
A MotoGP race winner at Ducati and four-time podium finisher for Suzuki, Andrea Iannone insists he and Aprilia remain 'fully dedicated' after 14-17 finishes in the opening races of 2019.
Ducati hit with rev limit drop, Honda handed increase
Ducati has been slapped with a 250RPM drop by World Superbike championship organisers following analysis into manufacturer performance from the opening three rounds, while Honda has been given a boost of 500RPM.
Dovizioso: Austin podium 'in some ways would count as a win'
Andrea Dovizioso hasn't been on the Austin MotoGP podium since 2015. But a competitive showing last time in Argentina - another traditionally tough track for Ducati - means the Italian is confident of achieving his target of rostrums in all three opening flyaway rounds.
Austin: Lamborghini announced as Pramac title sponsor
Following the departure of Alma, Pramac Ducati will have a famous new title sponsor for this weekend's Austin MotoGP round; Automobili Lamborghini.
BTCC: Cook battles electrical gremlins for early points lead
Early British Touring Car Championship leader Josh Cook reveals he had to battle through electrical gremlins with his BTC Racing Honda Civic Type R during the season opening weekend at Brands Hatch.
Rossi: COTA most difficult, technical track of the season
Having broken a ten-race podium drought last time in Argentina, Valentino Rossi arrives in Austin eager for more silverware at 'the most difficult and technical track' of the MotoGP season.
Austin: Rins targets time-attack weakness
Having charged from tenth to fifth in Qatar followed by a 16th to fifth recovery in Argentina, Alex Rins and Suzuki badly need to qualify better at this weekend's Austin MotoGP.
Techeetah: Early ‘growing pains’ of DS Formula E partnership easing
Techeetah Formula E chief Mark Preston says the early “growing pains” in the team’s partnership with French manufacturer DS have now eased as they look to build on Jean-Eric Vergne’s Sanya victory.
Vinales at “full strength”, changing small things to reach podium
Maverick Vinales has confirmed he is fully fit following his heavy off after being taken out by Franco Morbidelli on the final lap of the Argentina MotoGP last time out but accepts he must give his all to recover lost ground in the championship.
Mick Schumacher: Very easy balancing F1 and F2 duties in Bahrain
Mick Schumacher says he had no trouble in separating his focus between his Formula 1 test duties and his racing commitments in Formula 2 in Bahrain, ensuring he avoided distractions.