2019

Best lap times from Sunday's final day at the final official 2019 Moto3 pre-season test, in Qatar.

The FIA has confirmed Racing Point will race with Mercedes engines rebadged under major sponsor BWT for the 2019 Formula 1 season.

Lap times from Session 2 during Sunday's final day at the final official 2019 Moto2 pre-season test, in Qatar.

Fernando Alonso is yet to discuss the possibility of a full-time return to Formula 1 with McLaren, with the Spaniard saying he did not miss taking part in the team's usual pre-season testing programme in Barcelona over the past couple of weeks.

Lap times from Session 2 on Sunday's final day at the final official 2019 Moto3 pre-season test, in Qatar.

With Formula 1’s pre-season test running in Barcelona now complete and most of the teams back at their bases, attention is now turning to the 2019 season-opener in Australia in two weeks’ time.

Lap times from Session 1 during Sunday's final day at the final official 2019 Moto2 test, in Qatar.

Renault says it has already hit the initial “high targets” it set for its 2019 Formula 1 engine during pre-season testing.  The French manufacturer hopes to close the gap to engine rivals Mercedes and Ferrari this year, having lagged behind both throughout the V6 hybrid era. 

Lap times from Session 1 on Sunday's final day at the final official 2019 Moto3 pre-season test, in Qatar.

Max Verstappen insists he is “not too worried” about the pace shown by Red Bull’s rivals Ferrari and Mercedes during Formula 1 pre-season testing. 

Robert Kubica admits he is lacking confidence and feels only “20 percent” prepared for the start of the 2019 Formula 1 season. 

Valtteri Bottas says he has faith in Mercedes to get on top of the “obstacles” it currently faces with its 2019 Formula 1 car. 

Lewis Hamilton says the drop in viewing figures in Britain since live coverage of Formula 1 switched to pay TV is “terrible business” for the sport. 

Combined lap times from Saturday's second day at the final official 2019 Moto2 pre-season test, in Qatar.

Combined lap times from Saturday's second day at the final official 2019 Moto3 test, in Qatar.

Lap times from Session 2 during Saturday's second day at the final official 2019 Moto2 test, in Qatar.

Lap times from Session 2 during Saturday's second day at the final official 2019 Moto3 test, in Qatar.

Lap times from Session 1 during Saturday's second day at the final official 2019 Moto3 test, in Qatar.

Daniel Ricciardo concedes there is “no hard evidence” to suggest Renault will continue to lead the midfield fight in the 2019 Formula 1 season. 

Lap times from Session 1 during Saturday's second day at the final official 2019 Moto2 test, in Qatar.

Team: Aprilia Racing Team Gresini Riders: Aleix Espargaro, Andrea Iannone Test Rider: Bradley Smith Bike: Aprilia RS-GP Best placed rider, 2018: Aleix Espargaro, 17 th Best result, 2018: 6 th , Aleix Espargaro

Fernando Alonso says McLaren’s 2019 Formula 1 car is already “surprisingly good” in some areas and believes the team is heading in the right direction ahead of the new season. 

Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Mattia Binotto insists new recruit Charles Leclerc and teammate Sebastian Vettel will be “free to fight” one another in 2019.

Haas boss Gunther Steiner says the prospect of a maiden podium for his Formula 1 outfit in 2019 is just a “dream” without a large slice of luck.