2019

Valtteri Bottas accepts the criticism he received across the 2018 Formula 1 campaign was something he had to shoulder but wants to use it as “an extra boost” for his 2019 preparations with Mercedes.

Racing Point has already started work on building a new Formula 1 factory at Silverstone and expects work to be completed by 2021. 

The 2019 Formula 1 world championship is gaining momentum ahead of pre-season testing with all launch and livery reveal dates confirmed.

Bradley Smith has always been one of the main go-to guys for the media when it comes to explaining the intricate details of MotoGP riding.

Francesco Bagnaia may have stolen the rookie limelight with a stunning second fastest lap time at Sepang, but another MotoGP newcomer also made a big step relative to the 2018 tests.

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he will be searching to find any potential problems with Mercedes’ 2019 challenger during pre-season testing after enjoying a “smooth” first run.

Felipe Nasr will make his Formula E debut this weekend in the Mexico City E-Prix, replacing Maximilian Guenther at Geox Dragon.

Mercedes has revealed its new W10 Formula 1 car for the 2019 season with a fresh livery design to celebrate its 10th season since returning to the sport. The new Mercedes-AMG F1 W10 EQ Power+ car was revealed in a series of render images released by the team on Wednesday morning.

Red Bull has launched its first-ever Formula 1 car to be powered by Honda ahead of the 2019 season, featuring a dramatic "special edition" livery. 

Caution is needed when a new fairing appears during MotoGP testing, for two main reasons.

Sergio Perez says the rebranded Racing Point Formula 1 team has set “really extreme” targets and bids to reach the “next level” following its fresh investment. 

Racing Point’s technical director Andrew Green says the overhaul investment in the team is “something special” but means its targets ramp up as it hunts regular podiums in its new era.

The Racing Point Formula 1 team has launched its new car and brand identity at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto ahead of the 2019 season.

- Daniel Ricciardo has cited his Baku collision with former teammate Max Verstappen  as one of the “little pieces” that helped him make his decision to quit Red Bull for Renault ( BBC )

Some new tyre compounds, creating using Michelin's latest technology, face one final test before being introduced for the 2019 MotoGP season.

Colton Herta set the pace for Harding Steinbrenner Racing on the opening day of IndyCar's spring test running at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, finishing half a second clear of the field.

Petronas Yamaha MotoGP team-mates Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo look set to make their Endurance World Championship debut at the end of this year.

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is “ready to attack” the upcoming season as he targets a sixth drivers' title in 2019.

Daniel Ricciardo reckons he will “annoy” his new Renault Formula 1 team by giving the engineers and designers “plenty of work to do” with his feedback of its 2019 car. 

Scuderia Toro Rosso has completed its first running with its new Formula 1 car at Misano ahead of the start of pre-season testing in Barcelona next week.

Mercedes technical director James Allison says design overhauls for the W10 have been directly targeted at its weaknesses from last season as it aims to improve rear tyre performance and durability.

Williams has been forced to abandon plans to run its new Formula 1 car for the first time in Barcelona this weekend as it is running behind schedule with its build.

Former Formula 1 rostrum-finisher and Le Mans 24 Hours winner Mark Blundell will return to racing in 2019 in the British Touring Car Championship with Trade Price Cars Racing. Blundell will get behind the wheel of an Audi S3 alongside new teammate Jake Hill on his return to racing.

While the 2019 Factory Red Bull KTM MotoGP livery follows the colours of the previous two seasons, Tuesday's Mattighofen launch also saw the new satellite Red Bull KTM Tech3 bikes unveiled for the first time.