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Sainz wanted P6 championship position 'more than anything'Carlos Sainz admits he wanted to claim sixth place in the drivers' championship "more than anything" in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The Spaniard managed to pull-off a la...
04 Dec 2019 10:15 -
Ocon focusing on 'getting up to speed' during Renault debutEsteban Ocon says the main aim of his Renault debut in Abu Dhabi is getting up to speed with his new team. Ocon joins Renault for the 2019 season alongside Daniel Ricciard...
03 Dec 2019 17:28 -
2019 poor results down to the car 'just not being good enough' - GrosjeanHaas driver Romain Grosjean had expressed his disappointment over the team's results during the 2019 season. Grosjean managed to finish eighteenth in the overall stand...
03 Dec 2019 13:04 -
Gasly upset at Stroll who 'ruins everything'Pierre Gasly has spoken out in criticism of Lance Stroll's driving during the opening lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. The pair collided at Turn 1, which ...
02 Dec 2019 15:09 -
Ricciardo blames hard tyres for 'killing' his raceRenault driver Daniel Ricciardo blamed his switch to hard tyres during his first pitstop as the reason why he lacked the pace to challenge for points in Sunday's Abu Dh...
02 Dec 2019 10:07 -
Sainz: Assurance of McLaren future allows me to show my skillsCarlos Sainz has admitted that he feels far more comfortable with McLaren than he has within any team in F1 so far, citing his priority by the team as the main reason. Sai...
02 Dec 2019 08:26 -
Hamilton: 'Smart and wise' to consider options, does not deny Ferrari talksLewis Hamilton has refused to deny he's spoken with Ferrari and says he’s waiting on confirmation from Toto Wolff regarding his future before making a decisi...
01 Dec 2019 19:00 -
FIA explains what caused DRS issue during Abu Dhabi GPThe FIA has explained that a data server crash caused the DRS problems during the opening portion of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Drivers were forced to battle each othe...
01 Dec 2019 18:28 -
Norris 'annoyed' after losing P10 in the championship to PerezLando Norris was annoyed to have missed out on a place in the top 10 of the drivers’ championship after being passed by Sergio Perez on the final lap in Abu Dhabi. Norris...
01 Dec 2019 18:15 -
Hamilton wanted 'some battles' during dominant Abu Dhabi winLewis Hamilton says he was surprised by the dominant nature of his Abu Dhabi victory after cruising to the flag 16 seconds clear of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Hamilt...
01 Dec 2019 17:59 -
Bottas: Everything is possible for the race outcomeValtteri Bottas states that there is no point of setting a limit on where he could potentially finish the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, starting from the back of the grid...
30 Nov 2019 17:28 -
Hamilton 'exploring' in Abu Dhabi by pushing the car 'in a different place'Lewis Hamilton says he is using the final two races of the 2019 season to explore different techniques of driving his car. Hamilton wrapped up his sixth world title in th...
30 Nov 2019 09:14 -
Russell not feeling 100%, but is 'good to drive'George Russell has declared that he is fit to take part in the remainder of the weekend, but has not specified what it is that has him feeling under the weather. It emerg...
29 Nov 2019 19:53 -
Ferrari's Friday struggles the 'same as the last few races' - VettelSebastian Vettel says Ferrari's struggles on Friday in Abu Dhabi is a repetition of what it has been hampered by in recent races. Vettel's FP1 session ended when he spu...
29 Nov 2019 19:33 -
Hamilton sent Albon messages after Brazil GP clashAlexander Albon has revealed that he received messages from Lewis Hamilton following their collision on the penultimate lap of the Brazilian Grand Prix. The pair were battling ...
29 Nov 2019 09:15 -
Bottas not interested in securing Mercedes future before 2020 seasonMercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has insisted that he is not concerned about securing a future beyond 2020 at Mercedes before the next season starts. Both Bottas and team princi...
29 Nov 2019 08:18 -
Leclerc: Vettel knows he shouldn't have turned left in Brazil crashCharles Leclerc says that Sebastian Vettel knows he shouldn't have moved to the left while racing for position two weeks ago in Brazil. In the latter stages of the race, bo...
28 Nov 2019 14:45 -
Kubica has made a decision for 2020, confirms DTM interestRobert Kubica has spoken out about his plans for the 2020 season following his departure from Williams at the end of the current season. Kubica is set to remain in Formula 1 ne...
28 Nov 2019 13:43 -
Norris: I wasn't sure I had what it takesLando Norris admits that he was not entirely convinced that he had what it takes to succeed in Formula 1 ahead of his rookie season. Norris joined McLaren alongside Carlo...
28 Nov 2019 11:24 -
Verstappen acknowledges importance of taking risks in a championship battle
Brazilian Grand Prix victor Max Verstappen believes that he would only change his driving style if he was in a battle for the championship. Verstappen, known for his aggressive...
27 Nov 2019 13:12 -
'Nobody is yet certain for Haas in 2021' - SteinerHaas team principal Guenther Steiner has admitted that he is unsure yet of the team's driver line up for 2021, when Formula 1 will undergo major rule and regulation changes ...
27 Nov 2019 10:05 -
Magnussen 'would love' second tyre supplier in F1Haas F1 driver Kevin Magnussen admits that he "would love" to see a second tyre supplier enter Formula 1 alongside Pirelli. 12 months ago, it was announced that Pirel...
26 Nov 2019 11:46 -
Albon had 'similar feelings' during Toro Rosso and Red Bull debutsAlexander Albon said that he went through a similar thought process when he made his debuts for Toro Rosso and Red Bull this year. Albon was signed up to Toro Rosso for the sta...
26 Nov 2019 11:04 -
Steiner: Haas wrote off 2019 'quite a while ago'Haas team principal Guenther Steiner admits Haas threw in the towel on its 2019 campaign "quite a while ago". However, he affirmed that the team still tried its harde...
26 Nov 2019 08:12 -
Vettel: Heavier cars 'the wrong direction' for F1Sebastian Vettel has enforced that increasing the weight of the cars for the 2021 season is the wrong direction for the sport. As part of the 2021 regulations shake-up to allow...
25 Nov 2019 14:57 -
Haas' success in short time frame encouraging Magnussen for 2020Kevin Magnussen says that Haas' record in its opening years of Formula 1 makes him confident that the team can bounce back from a tough 2019 season. The American outfit is ...
25 Nov 2019 11:31 -
Hamilton not driven by recognition in F1Lewis Hamilton insists he is not driven by being recognised for his achievements in Formula 1 following his title success in 2019. The Briton secured his sixth world champ...
25 Nov 2019 08:16 -
Senna's F1 legacy the greatest of the sport - VettelDuring a Brazilian Grand Prix weekend that saw the celebration of driver Ayrton Senna on his 25th anniversary, Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has spoken fondly of how he relate...
24 Nov 2019 12:48 -
Norris relationship could strain, but not end with title chance - SainzMcLaren driver Carlos Sainz believes that there is a very positive relationship within the team, both between himself and teammate Lando Norris, and within the team itself...
24 Nov 2019 11:53 -
Stroll on what he has learned from Perez in 2019Lance Stroll has spoken out about what he has learned from Sergio Perez amid their first year as teammates at Racing Point. Stroll joined the Silverstone-based squad this year ...
24 Nov 2019 10:01 -
Leclerc not surprised by much after first two years in F1Charles Leclerc admits he has been surprised by very little since joining Formula 1 due to his preparation in the Ferrari Drivers' Academy. The Monegasque driver is current...
23 Nov 2019 12:10 -
Experienced line-up good for Toro Rosso in 2020 - KvyatDaniil Kvyat believes the experienced line-up of himself and Pierre Gasly for 2020 will be good for Toro Rosso. Kvyat rejoined the Red Bull junior squad for the 2019 season, re...
23 Nov 2019 10:38 -
Gasly: Unexpected podium 'why I love motorsport'Pierre Gasly says his unexpected podium finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix demonstrated why he loves motorsport. Gasly started the race from P6, and looked to be in contention ...
22 Nov 2019 11:03 -
Norris frustrated after Brazil: 'I was just slow'Lando Norris has admitted disappointment over his race in Brazil, stating that he was simply "slow". The McLaren driver crossed the line in eighth place, while teamma...
21 Nov 2019 13:02 -
Albon's performance in Brazil 'encouraging' for 2020 - HornerRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has praised Alexander Albon's performance in Brazil, saying that the Anglo-Thai rookie 'impressed the whole team' on Su...
21 Nov 2019 09:24 -
Binotto: Collision was simply a 'silly action'Ferrari's team principal Mattia Binotto says the collision between Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc in the final stages of the Brazillian Grand Prix was a "sil...
19 Nov 2019 08:53 -
Horner: Verstappen was never going to give up Brazil victoryRed Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that Max Verstappen was not willing to give up his victory to Lewis Hamilton as the pair dueled for the race win during Sunday&...
18 Nov 2019 18:33 -
Raikkonen admits disappointment over missing out on podiumKimi Raikkonen says that he is 'disappointed' with how his Brazillian Grand Prix turned out, despite his fourth-place being his best result since leaving Ferrari at the ...
18 Nov 2019 17:21 -
Both Leclerc and Vettel 'very sorry' for race-ending crashCharles Leclerc has said that both himself and teammate Sebastian Vettel are very sorry for Ferrari after the pair collided in the latter stages of Sunday's Brazilian Grand ...
18 Nov 2019 15:15 -
No hard feelings towards Ricciardo after clash - MagnussenKevin Magnussen has explained that he had no hard feelings towards Renault's Daniel Ricciardo after the pair made contact during Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix. Ricciard...
18 Nov 2019 12:24 -
Leclerc adamant he left Vettel space before crashFerrari's Charles Leclerc has spoke about his disappointment over the incident with teammate Sebastian Vettel during this afternoon's Brazilian Grand Prix, which left bo...
17 Nov 2019 20:38 -
Grosjean: Haas not expecting miracles after strong qualifying
Romain Grosjean has hailed his Haas team after it managed to secure both of its cars in the Q3 session in Sao Paulo. Grosjean and teammate Kevin Magnussen will line-up se...
17 Nov 2019 15:16 -
Gasly: P7 feels like pole position for Toro RossoPierre Gasly says that heading the midfield in qualifying at the Brazilian Grand Prix "feels like pole position" for Toro Rosso. Gasly blasted through into the ...
17 Nov 2019 13:45 -
Ricciardo hopeful of points finish despite missing Q3Despite missing out on getting through to Q3 by less than a tenth during Saturday's qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix, Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo remains hopeful ...
17 Nov 2019 12:51 -
Albon 'wanted a little bit more' in qualifyingAlexander Albon says that he 'wanted a little bit more' out of the car in qualifying, a session in which his teammate Max Verstappen claimed pole. Verstappen's lap ...
17 Nov 2019 11:43 -
Setup tweaks caused lack of qualifying pace - BottasWith neither of the front row positions going to Mercedes during yesterday afternoon's qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix, Valtteri Bottas said he believes rival teams ...
17 Nov 2019 10:13 -
Leclerc believes Q3 mistake cost him chance of further positions
Charles Leclerc has admitted of his disappointment of his final timed lap in Q3 during this afternoon's qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix, believing that pole position...
16 Nov 2019 23:01 -
Vettel confident of avoiding recent race-pace slumps in BrazilSebastian Vettel has expressed hope that he will be able to fight for the Brazilian Grand Prix race win on Sunday. In recent races, Ferrari has not been able to challenge for v...
16 Nov 2019 21:38 -
Hamilton: P3 the best Mercedes could've hoped forLewis Hamilton says third place was the best that Mercedes could have managed during qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Briton will start Sunday's race from the s...
16 Nov 2019 20:53 -
Vettel: Ferrari victory in Brazil will silence allegationsSebastian Vettel believes a successful weekend for Ferrari in Sao Paulo will silence allegations that the team is cheating with its engine. Speaking after the US Gra...
16 Nov 2019 15:33 -
Hamilton: Wolff's absence makes no difference in Mercedes campLewis Hamilton denies that Toto Wolff's absence from the Formula 1 paddock this weekend in Brazil is having any sort of negative impact on the team. Wolff did not travel wi...
16 Nov 2019 11:54 -
Hulkenberg confident of points despite 'half a day' of Friday runningRenault driver Nico Hulkenberg is confident that the team can deliver at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix, despite only having what he called 'half a day' of prac...
16 Nov 2019 10:33 -
Horner brushes off Albon's FP1 crashChristian Horner has played down the significance of Alexander Albon's crash towards the end of the opening practice session in Brazil. As the circuit was drying in the clo...
16 Nov 2019 09:16 -
Gasly: Toro Rosso/Honda knew engine would give in 'at some point'Pierre Gasly says Toro Rosso and Honda knew that his engine would give up at some point due to the excessive mileage it has accumulated this season. Gasly's FP2 session end...
15 Nov 2019 22:10 -
Retaining Albon the 'smartest' way to continue - VerstappenMax Verstappen believes that Red Bull has made the "smartest" call in opting to keep Alexander Albon for the 2020 season. Albon joined Red Bull midway through th...
15 Nov 2019 13:34 -
Ricciardo: Renault starting to gain consistencyDaniel Ricciardo is confident that Renault is starting to gain some consistency as the 2019 season comes to a close. The year has been difficult for the Enstone squad, as...
15 Nov 2019 12:51 -
Verstappen: Red Bull doesn't need rain to be competitive in BrazilMax Verstappen believes that Red Bull doesn't need rain in order to mix it up at the front of the field at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. Last year in Interlagos,...
15 Nov 2019 11:25 -
Kubica pleased with physical performance of F1 comebackRobert Kubica says he is pleased with how his body has reacted to the physical challenges of Formula 1 amid a difficult comeback to the sport. Kubica returned to F1 after eight...
15 Nov 2019 10:37 -
Albon labels Red Bull 2020 confirmation as 'crazy'Alexander Albon has stated that it's "crazy" that he has been retained by Red Bull for the 2020 season. Earlier this week, the energy drink squad confirmed him al...
14 Nov 2019 17:36 -
Bottas: 2021 regulations will definitely bring closer competitionValtteri Bottas has expressed his confidence in the 2021 regulations, insisting that the competition between the teams will improve. Two weeks ago at the US Grand Prix, Formula...
14 Nov 2019 16:45 -
Slower lap times in 2021 will make no difference - RaikkonenAlfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen believes the supposed gains in lap times for the 2021 regulations will not make any difference to the racing as long as it improves the over...
13 Nov 2019 14:33 -
Hamilton struggles to see sense in possible 25-race calendarCurrent world champion Lewis Hamilton has voiced his concerns at a possible future 25 race calendar, believing that there isn't much sense to expand from the current number ...
13 Nov 2019 12:16 -
Ferrari's race pace 'not as bad as it looks' - LeclercCharles Leclerc says Ferrari's race pace is "not as bad as it looks" as it has failed to win a race in the last four despite its strong pace in qualifying. Prior ...
13 Nov 2019 09:31 -
Hulkenberg: Experience makes you understand harsh realities of F1Nico Hulkenberg says that more experience in Formula 1 makes a driver understand the tough structure of the business. Hulkenberg is set to miss out on a drive in 2020, as he wi...
12 Nov 2019 15:36 -
Bottas: No interest in having 'easier' teammateValtteri Bottas has denied that he would prefer to have an easier to beat teammate by his side going forward in order to win more races. Bottas joined Mercedes in 2017, partner...
12 Nov 2019 09:21 -
Leclerc expecting 2021 cars to look 'more aggressive' than rendersCharles Leclerc is expecting the 2021 cars to be "more aggressive" than the original renders that were released by Formula 1. For the 2021 season, the sport will chan...
11 Nov 2019 14:06 -
Hamilton not comparing himself to other athletesLewis Hamilton has refused to compare himself to other athletes, insisting that he wishes to write his own story in sport. Last time out at the US Grand Prix, Hamilton secured ...
11 Nov 2019 13:03 -
Kubica: No Williams tensions ahead of exitRobert Kubica has denied that there are tensions within Williams ahead of his exit from the team at the end of the 2019 season. Kubica announced earlier this year that he ...
11 Nov 2019 11:47 -
Grosjean: Great to see Haas admit drivers were right about 2019 carRomain Grosjean has been left encouraged by Guenther Steiner's comments relating to how Haas should have listened to its drivers about the 2019 car. Haas' 2019 challeng...
11 Nov 2019 10:08 -
Overheating the reason for Austin 2020 compound testing, not grip - IsolaPirelli F1 chief Mario Isola has spoke on drivers' concerns over the proposed 2020 tires, saying that the testing of grip was not the main focus of the tire running during f...
10 Nov 2019 11:09
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