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Wolff feels 'like a zombie' after Lauda's deathMercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff says he feels "like a zombie" following the death of Niki Lauda. Lauda was working as a non-executive chairman at Mercedes before he left ...
23 May 2019 13:17 -
FP1: Hamilton narrowly leads Verstappen and Bottas
Lewis Hamilton has topped the opening practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, setting a lap time of 1:12.106. The world championship leader was only marginally ahead...
23 May 2019 12:32 -
F2: Practice: Latifi leads de Vries in MonacoNicholas Latifi has topped the one and only practice session of the Formula 2 weekend, setting a lap time of 1:21.887. The times tumbled while the session progressed as drivers...
23 May 2019 10:00 -
Albon looking to gain confidence from Monaco qualifyingAlexander Albon is hoping to gain confidence from the qualifying session at Monaco on Saturday, as he continues his rookie season in Formula 1. Albon has two top ten finishes s...
23 May 2019 09:28 -
Haas and Alfa Romeo to use upgraded Ferrari power unit in MonacoBoth Ferrari customer teams Haas and Alfa Romeo will run the upgraded Ferrari power unit in Monaco. Ferrari introduced the upgraded power unit in Barcelona two weeks ago, while...
23 May 2019 08:50 -
Video: Monaco: Brembo hardest breaking pointFrom May 23 to 26, the Circuit de Monaco will host the 6th race of the 2019 World Formula 1 Championship. The track that winds through the streets of the principality of Monaco ...
22 May 2019 21:54 -
Vettel: Ferrari working to fix struggles with small tyre windowSebastian Vettel acknowledges that Ferrari is struggling with Pirelli's small tyre window this year more than its rivals. The Scuderia outfit has watched Mercedes take five...
22 May 2019 17:58 -
Photos: Wednesday at the Monaco Grand PrixWhile Thursday is the traditional media day in the Formula 1 paddock, the case is different for Monaco, as practice takes place on a Thursday. Below you can see the photos from ...
22 May 2019 16:52 -
How to watch the Monaco GP this weekendThe sixth round of the 2019 Formula 1 world championship takes place this weekend at Monaco. The most famous race on the F1 calendar will see Mercedes in the hunt for a sixth c...
22 May 2019 16:04 -
Haas drivers remain free to race each otherHaas team principal Guenther Steiner insists Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean are free to race after their tension in Barcelona. Following the safety car restart toward...
22 May 2019 14:08 -
Perez admits 2020 Mexican GP is 'not likely'Sergio Perez acknowledges that a 2020 Mexican Grand Prix is not looking likely, as the circuit continues to negotiate for a spot on the calendar. In February of this year, it w...
22 May 2019 13:20 -
Ferrari 'evaluating new concepts' for 2019 carAfter a poor opening five races to the 2019 season for Ferrari, team principal Mattia Binotto says the Maranello squad is working to overthrow its disappointing form. Ferrari&#...
22 May 2019 11:51 -
Ricciardo not discouraged by Renault's poor startDaniel Ricciardo says he is not feeling downbeat about Renault's poor start to the 2019 season. The Enstone squad has failed to consistently emulate the results it was pick...
22 May 2019 10:31 -
Hamilton: Lauda was 'a bright light in my life'Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Niki Lauda following the news that the 70-year-old died on Monday evening in Vienna. Lauda had a series of health-related problems over ...
22 May 2019 08:48 -
Grand Prixview: Monaco 2019The fifth round of the world championship takes place this weekend at Monaco, often cited as the crown jewel of the Formula 1 calendar. It will be the 77th the race has taken pl...
21 May 2019 15:46 -
Williams confident it has improved the FW42Williams senior race engineer Dave Robson is convinced that the Grove outfit managed to improve the performance of the FW42 last time out in Barcelona. The FW42 has been partic...
21 May 2019 12:12 -
Wolff: Lauda's death leaves a void in Formula 1Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says the passing of his colleague Niki Lauda has left a void in the sport. Lauda died on Monday evening at the age of 70, following months of...
21 May 2019 10:36 -
Tributes flow in for deceased F1 champion Niki LaudaMembers of the motorsport community around the world have paid tribute to Niki Lauda this morning, who sadly passed away aged 70. Friends and well-wishers took to social media ...
21 May 2019 10:21 -
Button predicts Monaco will 'mix the championship up'Former Grand Prix driver Jenson Button thinks the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix will mix up the world championship fight. So far this year, Mercedes has bagged five consecut...
21 May 2019 09:23 -
Niki Lauda dies, aged 70Three-time Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70. Lauda had been suffering from health issues in recent months, undergoing a lung transplant in August of 2018...
21 May 2019 07:13 -
IndyCar: Pagenaud ahead after Monday practiceSimon Pagenaud has topped the final practice session before Carb Day on Friday, clocking a best lap speed of 228.273 mph. Pagenaud, who claimed pole position for the 103rd runn...
20 May 2019 20:13 -
Pirelli doesn't understand complaints over 2019 tyresPirelli has dismissed claims that its tyres are harder to work with in 2019 following allegations from some Formula 1 teams. Haas in particular have been having issue...
20 May 2019 19:14 -
IndyCar: Fernley to leave McLaren after Indy 500 frustrationRobert Fernley will leave his role as the head of McLaren's IndyCar project after the team's failure to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, according to reports. Fer...
20 May 2019 16:26 -
IndyCar: McLaren didn't underestimate 'tremendously hard challenge' of Indy 500McLaren sporting director Gil de Ferran insists the Woking team didn't underestimate the "tremendously hard challenge" of qualifying for the 2019 Indianapolis 500....
20 May 2019 14:25 -
Steiner: Monaco, Canada 'won't be easy' for HaasHaas team principal Guenther Steiner says the upcoming two races won't be simple for the American squad, as it looks to put its tyre issues behind it. Haas has been sufferi...
20 May 2019 13:47 -
Column: Why McLaren and Alonso should stick together after Indy adversityThe Indianapolis 500 delivered the biggest shock of its 2019 event so far on Sunday, as the second day of qualifying saw Fernando Alonso bumped from the field and out of a start...
20 May 2019 12:18 -
Chadwick joins Williams as development driverJamie Chadwick has joined the Williams Formula 1 team as a development driver for the 2019 season. Chadwick is competing in the all-female W Series this year, and currently lea...
20 May 2019 11:05 -
Verstappen aiming to turn around Monaco misfortunesMax Verstappen is hopeful that he can turn around his Monaco misfortunes this weekend and have a strong weekend for Red Bull. The Dutchman has made contact with the barrie...
20 May 2019 10:29 -
Williams concedes Baku compensation will take a long timeWilliams deputy team principal Claire Williams admits that repayment for damages suffered at Baku will not come about quickly. During the opening practice session of the Azerba...
20 May 2019 09:10 -
IndyCar: Indy 500 Sunday Qualifying: Pagenaud takes pole ahead of CarpenterSimon Pagenaud has taken his first ever pole position for the Indianapolis 500, as he beat last year's pole-sitter Ed Carpenter to the top spot. Pagenaud, who won the IndyC...
19 May 2019 23:43 -
IndyCar: Alonso fails to qualify for 2019 Indy 500Fernando Alonso has failed to qualify for the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500, after getting bumped following Sunday's qualifying. Alonso didn't make it into the ...
19 May 2019 22:57 -
F1 'must' come to Germany if Mick Schumacher gets seatHockenheim officials say a German Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar is a must if Mick Schumacher gets a full-time seat in the series. Germany currently doesn't have a co...
19 May 2019 17:16 -
Albon hails 'very supportive' Toro RossoAlexander Albon says he is receiving boosts of confidence from the Toro Rosso team as he continues to adjust to Formula 1. Albon was set to compete in the 2018/19 Formula E wit...
19 May 2019 14:54 -
Yelloly surprised by accuracy of simulatorNick Yelloly admits he was surprised by high number of similarities between a simulator and a real F1 car. Yelloly received a test outing for Racing Point last week at the Circ...
19 May 2019 10:14 -
IndyCar: Indy 500 Saturday Qualifying: Pigot heads field, Alonso faces Sunday bumpSpencer Pigot has topped the speed charts after the first day of qualifying at the Indianapolis 500, to make it through to Sunday's Fast Nine session with an average 4-lap s...
18 May 2019 23:52 -
IndyCar: Alonso tops final practiceFernando Alonso has topped the final practice for the Indianapolis 500, ahead of qualifying which kicks off later today. Despite topping the charts, Alonso was one of only six ...
18 May 2019 15:30 -
Seidl: McLaren has positive momentumNew McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl believes McLaren has gathered some positive momentum after its start to the 2019 season. The Woking squad currently sits fourth i...
18 May 2019 10:07 -
IndyCar: Daly tops Fast Friday as speeds ramp upConor Daly ended Fast Friday from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on top of the standings as the day saw the fastest speeds of the week so far. Daly, who is entering the Indy 5...
17 May 2019 23:58 -
Horner: Barcelona should remain as F1 test venueRed Bull team principal Christian Horner is hopeful that Barcelona remains as Formula 1's go to pre-season test venue. The Circuit de Catalunya is not set to feature o...
17 May 2019 17:34 -
F2: Markelov to make one-off F2 return at MonacoArtem Markelov will return to Formula 2 in Monaco next weekend, competing for MP Motorsport while Jordan King contests the Indianapolis 500. Markelov is one of the most ex...
17 May 2019 15:01 -
Steiner: Relationship with Grosjean is 'pretty strong'Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says that he has a "pretty good" relationship with Romain Grosjean. In the Drive to Survive Netflix documentary that was launched...
17 May 2019 14:14 -
IndyCar: McLaren being 'careful and measured' with repair jobMcLaren sporting director Gil de Ferran says the team is taking a cautious approach while repairing its entry for the 2019 Indianapolis 500. On Wednesday, Fernando Alonso crash...
17 May 2019 12:50 -
Sao Paulo push through vote seeking to keep Brazil GP at InterlagosThe Sao Paulo council has shown its support in keeping the Brazilian Grand Prix at its current venue at Interlagos. In recent weeks, Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro ...
17 May 2019 11:44 -
F1 in talks with Morocco, South Africa over Grand Prix eventFormula 1's commercial managing director Sean Bratches has confirmed that the sport is exploring the option of bringing world championship events to Morocco and South Africa...
17 May 2019 10:19 -
IndyCar: Jones tops shortened third day of practiceEd Jones ended the third day of practice for the Indianapolis 500 on top of the charts, clocking a top speed of 227.843 mph. The British-Emirati driver ended the day ahead...
16 May 2019 22:52 -
Pirelli confirms tyre compounds for British GPPirelli has confirmed the tyres it will bring to the British Grand Prix in July later this year. The Italian marque has chosen to bring the hardest allocation of tyres to ...
16 May 2019 17:31 -
Racing Point denies Montoya working as a mental coach for StrollRacing Point has denied that former Grand Prix driver Juan Pablo Montoya is working with Lance Stroll as a mental coach. Several media outlets reported that the Colombian has b...
16 May 2019 15:14 -
Mazepin happy after 'incredible' Mercedes testNikita Mazepin says it was a dream come through to test the Mercedes W10 at Barcelona on Wednesday. After full-time driver Valtteri Bottas handled driving duties on Tuesda...
16 May 2019 14:38 -
Latifi to drive FP1 for Williams at CanadaNicholas Latifi will make his first free practice one appearance of the season at the Canadian Grand Prix later this year for Williams. Latifi joined the Grove squad at t...
16 May 2019 11:46 -
Raikkonen: Barcelona test will help Alfa Romeo at all tracksKimi Raikkonen believes that a strong test at Barcelona will help it understand the car at many different tracks going forward. The Finn completed 110 laps during the day on We...
16 May 2019 10:35 -
Pirelli confirms drivers' tyre choices for Monaco GPPirelli has confirmed the tyres that each driver will bring to the Monaco Grand Prix in two weeks' time. The Italian marque is bringing the softest allocation available to ...
16 May 2019 09:49 -
IndyCar: Newgarden tops second day of practice as Alonso, Rosenqvist crashJosef Newgarden has topped the second day of practice for the Indianapolis 500, lapped a 39.3260 with a speed of 228.856. The championship leader, who has not yet taken a ...
15 May 2019 23:56 -
Mercedes suspects lack of grip behind Bottas' poor startMercedes says that the lack of grip may have been the reason behind Valtteri Bottas' poor start at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday. Bottas started the race from pole ...
15 May 2019 13:41 -
Mexico set to lose spot on 2020 calendarThe Mexican Grand Prix will not feature on the 2020 Formula 1 calendar, according to reports in the North American country. The future of the race has been in doubt for some ti...
15 May 2019 12:25 -
Mercedes discussed potential Ferrari move with HamiltonMercedes team boss Toto Wolff has admitted that he talked to Lewis Hamilton about the possibility of the five-time world champion making a move to Ferrari in the futur...
15 May 2019 11:12 -
Ilott: F1 Barcelona test was positive despite crashCallum Ilott says that his maiden Formula 1 test was 'incredible' as he was left in admiration of the speed of a modern F1 car. The Briton drove the Alfa Romeo C38...
15 May 2019 09:52 -
Rich Energy loses court battle over logoHaas' title sponsor Rich Energy has lost a court battle over its logo, as it was deemed to have copied it from a bicycle company. Rich Energy's logo features the outlin...
14 May 2019 16:43 -
Formula 1 to return to Zandvoort in 2020After a 35 year absence from the Formula 1 calendar, the Dutch Grand Prix will return as a world championship event in 2020. The race will be held at Zandvoort, which hosted th...
14 May 2019 11:00 -
Photos: 2019 Spanish Grand PrixThe 2019 Spanish Grand Prix saw Mercedes take a fifth consecutive one-two finish. The Silver Arrows is streaking away from the competition and looks to be setting itself up...
13 May 2019 13:15 -
Ferrari admits car concept may be wrongFerrari team principal Mattia Binotto has admitted that his team's car concept for the 2019 season could be wrong, which is why it is losing out to Mercedes. The Maranello ...
13 May 2019 12:52 -
Mazepin to test with Mercedes in BarcelonaNikita Mazepin will test for Mercedes on Tuesday at the second in-season test in Barcelona. The 20-year-old is competing in the FIA Formula 2 championship this year, having fin...
13 May 2019 11:20 -
Hamilton: Dominance 'not how F1 should be'Lewis Hamilton admits that Mercedes' dominance is not how Formula 1 should be, after the team took a fifth consecutive one-two finish of the season on Sunday. After locking...
13 May 2019 11:08 -
Vettel wanted to 'mix things up' at Turn 1Sebastian Vettel says he tried to "mix things up" at the start of the Spanish Grand Prix by attacking Mercedes into the first corner. Vettel started the race from thi...
12 May 2019 17:42 -
Sainz didn't think points were possibleCarlos Sainz was pleased to walk away from his home race with points to his name after it looked as though he would finish outside the top ten. However, after a safety car was ...
12 May 2019 17:24 -
Bottas had 'strange behaviour' with clutch at race start
Valtteri Bottas says he is keen to understand some "strange behaviour" he experienced with the clutch at the start of the Spanish Grand Prix. Bottas started the race ...
12 May 2019 16:57 -
Spanish GP: Hamilton wins as Mercedes dominatesLewis Hamilton has won the Spanish Grand Prix, leading from start to finish after jumping teammate Valtteri Bottas off the line. Bottas, who started from pole position, was und...
12 May 2019 16:49 -
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Kvyat: Toro Rosso earned itself a strong starting positionDaniil Kvyat says that Toro Rosso is well deserving of its top ten finish during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. The Russian will start Sunday's race from ninth on t...
12 May 2019 12:47 -
Giovinazzi handed 5-place grid penalty for gearbox changeAntonio Giovinazzi has been handed a 5-place grid penalty after Alfa Romeo changed his gearbox ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. Giovinazzi missed out on advancing to Q2, a...
12 May 2019 12:34 -
F2: Sprint Race: De Vries takes the win ahead of GhiottoNyck de Vries has won his first race of the 2019 season, beating Luca Ghiotto to the win in Barcelona. De Vries launched off the line at the start from the second row and immed...
12 May 2019 12:16
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