2019

Tributes from across the Formula 1 paddock have poured in following the tragic passing of race director Charlie Whiting at the age of 66.

Sebastian Vettel is confident Ferrari heads into the new Formula 1 season in a stronger position than it was last year as he begins his bid to win a first title racing for the Scuderia. 

Five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has reiterated his stance that Mercedes has work to do in order to catch Ferrari at the start of the 2019 season. 

Daniel Ricciardo has revealed a bright new helmet design for the upcoming 2019 Formula 1 season. 

The FIM has confirmed the Ducati protest appeal will be taken to the MotoGP Court of Appeal with a hearing set to take place this month before the next round in Argentina.

Eric Granado fastest as the second ever MotoE test begins at Jerez - laps times already comfortably quicker than November...

- Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes Lewis Hamilton represents the “best and the worst” of the sport ( Corriere della Sera

Kimi Raikkonen says partying helped play a role in him becoming a better Formula 1 driver. 

Heading into this weekend’s Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix, a number of eyes will be on the three full-season rookies gearing up for their race debuts.

Otmar Szafnauer says fresh investment for the Racing Point squad means it can bring upgrades to every race of the 2019 Formula 1 season. 

Mercedes What’s New: Not a huge amount. Naturally, a new car, and a tweaked livery. Valtteri Bottas has a new set of engineers, and the team has support from both Esteban Ocon and Stoffel Vandoorne back at base.

The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is a diamond on the F1 calendar and with the 2019 season starting this week in Australia there is no better time to book your place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Sebastian Vettel is confident Ferrari has fixed the weaknesses that hampered its 2018 campaign as it looks to finally end its Formula 1 title drought this season. 

Alfa Romeo senses a “big opportunity” during the 2019 Formula 1 season, according to team principal Frederic Vasseur. 

Daniel Ricciardo drove a V8 Supercar for the first time ahead of the 2019 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, as he got behind the wheel of Rick Kelly’s Castrol Supercar. 

Jorge Lorenzo has undergone further medical checks which have confirmed the Repsol Honda rider sustained a fissure to the first rib during his heavy FP3 crash at the Qatar MotoGP.

Suzuki has put forward its reasons for appealing the FIM MotoGP Stewards’ verdict on Ducati’s new rear swingarm device, insisting the new part was being used for aerodynamic purposes.

Ferrari has confirmed a special 90 th anniversary celebration theme will replace its Mission Winnow sponsorship branding at the 2019 Formula 1 opener in Australia.

Renault What’s new: Star signing Daniel Ricciardo dominates the attention having left Red Bull this winter, while behind the scenes Renault continues to expand both its engine and team bases.

Ten Kate Racing has announced it will return to the World Superbike championship in 2019 and will reveal its manufacturer and rider line-up next month.

Alex Rins admitted he was “very angry” in the midst of a thrilling opening race of the 2019 MotoGP as his repeated attempts to break away from an eight-rider dogfight were undone by a lack of top speed.

Jorge Lorenzo is certain of far greater potential and results with Repsol Honda after struggling to 13 th place on his debut for the team having suffered with injury and a clutch issue during the Qatar MotoGP.

- Following the appeal against Ducati’s device mounted under the swingarm, KTM motorsports director Pit Beirer explains why his team took part in the joint-protest (Speedweek)

Danilo Petrucci issued a staunch defence of Ducati’s working methods in light of the protests that somewhat overshadowed Sunday’s spectacular MotoGP curtain raiser in Qatar.