2019

Mercedes says a “risk versus reward” factor was behind the decision not to pit Valtteri Bottas for fresh tyres during the closing stages of the Australian Grand Prix. 

Oliver Rowland says he would be “silly” to start seeking opportunities in Formula 1 after finding himself in a “really good position” in Formula E. 

Franco Morbidelli was forced into 'defence mode' to salvage eleventh place on his Petronas Yamaha Sepang MotoGP debut, in Qatar.

Dave Molyneux and passenger Harry Payne have secured backing from Carl Cox Motorsport for 2019 taking on the Isle of Man TT and British F2 sidecar championship as the international DJ confirms his sidecar support plans.

2017 British Rallycross champion Nathan Heathcote has moved into circuit racing for the first time in his career as he joins Century Motorsport in the Ginetta GT4 SuperCup championship.

George Russell says Williams has resorted to treating the early races of the 2019 Formula 1 season as test sessions due to how far off the pace the team is. 

Mercedes believes the floor damage sustained on Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 car during the Australian Grand Prix was caused while running over kerbs. 

W Series’ Tatuus T-318 race car will debut during the four-day selection test at Almeria, which will finalise the drivers for the championship’s inaugural 2019 season. 

Alexander Albon says he was impressed at being able to drive at “95 percent” most of the time during his Formula 1 debut.

Danica Patrick will join NBC Sports as a commentator for their coverage of the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Life.

Dorna recently confirmed that an agreement had been reached for both MotoGP and WorldSBK to race at a to-be-built street-style circuit in the Mandalika tourist region on the island of Lombok, near Bali, from 2021.

Formula 1 championship leader Valtteri Bottas says he has taken strength from his “perfect start” to the 2019 season. 

Robert Kubica says he has no regrets about returning to Formula 1, despite Williams’ difficult start to the 2019 season. 

Sporting chief Ross Brawn says he found the initial signs from Formula 1’s new aerodynamic regulations “encouraging” following a rise in overtaking at the Australian Grand Prix. 

Ferrari is analysing the reasons behind it’s struggles at the Australian Grand Prix but is certain it did not reflect the “real potential” of its 2019 Formula 1 car. 

- Ducati boss Gigi Dall’Igna says his team could launch its own protest against Honda’s wing due to the “dangerous” shape (Gazzaetta dello Sport)

Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall’Igna hits back at the appeal against his team over the legality of its device mounted underneath the swingarm and has singled out Honda’s part in the protest.

There were plenty of storylines to follow heading into the first weekend of 2019 in a season that has promised to deliver a mouth-watering prospect. 

Formula 1’s managing director of motorsport Ross Brawn believes Ferrari has no idea “what on earth happened” to its pace at the Australian Grand Prix after its strong showing during pre-season testing.

Thailand World Superbike wildcard rider Thitipong Warokorn has undergone a successful surgery in Bangkok after suffering two broken vertebrae in a nasty crash during the sprint race.

Max Verstappen accepts Red Bull Honda still has performance to find if it can fight for Formula 1 race wins but believes “time will tell” if that target is achievable this season.

Valentino Rossi believes Suzuki has managed the biggest gains over the winter following its display at the 2019 MotoGP opener in Qatar which put more riders between him and the podium following Yamaha’s ongoing problems.

Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari’s underperformance in the opener in Australia is likely to be a one-off and Mercedes cannot expect to be so dominant for the remainder of the 2019 Formula 1 season.

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has backed new signing Pierre Gasly following a low-key performance at the Australian Grand Prix.