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Steiner: Fourth place possible for HaasHaas team principal Guenther Steiner is confident that his team can end the 2019 season as the top midfield team. Haas battled Renault for the 'best of the rest' spot la...
01 Feb 2019 12:28 -
Sauber renamed Alfa Romeo Racing for 2019 seasonSauber has officially been renamed Alfa Romeo Racing for the 2019 Formula 1 season. Alfa Romeo joined the Swiss squad as a title sponsor twelve months ago as it started its revi...
01 Feb 2019 10:31 -
Ferrari successfully fire up 2019 engine at MaranelloFerrari has successfully booted up its engine for the 2019 season at its factory in Maranello. The team had fitted the new engine to its chassis and recorded the audio of i...
01 Feb 2019 10:27 -
McLaren fires up the MCL34Ahead of the 2019 Formula 1 season, McLaren has released a video in which it shows the team gathered around the MCL34 for its first fire-up. The Woking outfit will run with Rena...
31 Jan 2019 17:32 -
Button: Hamilton not motivated by Schumacher records2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button believes that Lewis Hamilton takes pleasure in tackling new challenges rather than emulating Michael Schumacher's records. In 20...
31 Jan 2019 14:55 -
Monza deal beyond 2019 still 'far away'A deal between Monza and Liberty Media is still far from being reached according to the Italian Grand Prix boss Angelo Sticchi Damiani. However, the Italian affirmed that a...
31 Jan 2019 12:47 -
Gasly promotion came 'faster' than Red Bull anticipatedRed Bull team principal Christian Horner admits that Pierre Gasly was promoted to the energy drink team faster than it would have liked. Gasly received the call up fol...
31 Jan 2019 12:02 -
Magnussen: F1 so far from what I imaginedKevin Magnussen admits that Formula 1 is far from what he thought it would be as he aims for the day he can target higher than a seventh-place finish. Magnussen will contes...
31 Jan 2019 11:26 -
F1 to hold four fan festivals in 2019Formula 1 will host four F1 fan festivals throughout the 2019 season, according to RaceFans.net. On Tuesday, F1 announced that a season launch would be held in Melbourne on the ...
30 Jan 2019 16:17 -
Hartley: Toro Rosso exit was 'in motion' at MonacoEx-Toro Rosso driver Brendon Hartley has opened up on his Formula 1 departure following the 2018 season. The Kiwi competed for the Red Bull junior squad through the year, having...
30 Jan 2019 13:23 -
Giovinazzi: Sauber's 2019 target is 'best of the rest'Antonio Giovinazzi says that Sauber is targeting the best of the rest slot for the 2019 Formula 1 season. The Hinwil outfit started the 2018 campaign in a poor state, but succes...
30 Jan 2019 13:06 -
Mercedes set launch date for W10Mercedes has announced that it will take the wraps off its 2019 challenger on February 13th, the same day that Racing Point has its brand launch in Montreal. The Silver Arrows ...
30 Jan 2019 11:12 -
Mexican GP 'doesn't agree' with FOPA meeting conclusionsThe promoter of the Mexican Grand Prix has denied that it is in support of the conclusions that came from the Formula One Promoters' Association (FOPA) meeting on Monda...
29 Jan 2019 19:56 -
Melbourne to host F1's first season launchThe 2019 F1 season will commence with a launch in Melbourne, prior to the Australian Grand Prix. Albert Park in Melbourne once against plays host to the opening round of the F1 ...
29 Jan 2019 17:42 -
Kubica: Most difficult task will be staying in F1Robert Kubica believes that staying in Formula 1 for the long term will be his most difficult task upon his return this year. Kubica will race with Williams following eight year...
29 Jan 2019 16:26 -
WEC: Sirotkin to race with SMP RacingFormer Williams driver Sergey Sirotkin has found a drive for the 2019 season and will compete in the remainder of the 2019/20 World Endurance Championship superseason with SMP R...
29 Jan 2019 15:29 -
Mazepin to test privately with MercedesNikita Mazepin will drive the Mercedes W08 in a series of private tests throughout 2019 alongside his Formula 2 campaign. The Russian, who missed out on the GP3 title last year,...
29 Jan 2019 12:59 -
Liberty Media criticised by 16 F1 race promotersFormula 1's commercial rights holder Liberty Media has come under fire from 16 of last year's races. The Formula One Promoters Association (FOPA) held a m...
29 Jan 2019 09:35 -
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve undergoing paddock upgradesThe Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is currently working through the planned changes to its paddock. The circuit announced late in 2017 that the refurbishments would cost $48 mil...
29 Jan 2019 09:17 -
All female W Series announce finalistsThe W Series has announced the 28 finalists that have been whittled down from the original 54 applicants. In 2019, the W Series will run its maiden season, which is an all-...
28 Jan 2019 17:15 -
'Some worries' over pre-season testing weatherPirelli chief Mario Isola admits that there are some concerns over the potential poor weather at this year's pre-season tests. The eight-day test will occur over t...
28 Jan 2019 16:19 -
Top teams will be Sauber's 'trigger' in 2019Sauber team principal Frederic Vasseur says that the team will judge itself against the top Formula 1 teams next season after a strong 2018 campaign. The Hinwil outfit finished ...
28 Jan 2019 15:19 -
Perez: People are too used to my levelSergio Perez says that onlookers have become too accustomed to his results, which has left him to believe he is underrated in F1. The Mexican ended the 2018 season in eighth pla...
28 Jan 2019 11:11 -
Renault optimistic over winter engine gainsRenault is optimistic over the gains it has made in the engine department ahead of the 2019 season. The French manufacturer has struggled in the hybrid era, failing to produce a...
28 Jan 2019 10:11 -
Pirelli aims for 18-inch tyre tests in 2019Pirelli is hoping to take their 18-inch tyres that will be used from 2021 onwards out onto the circuit for the first time sometime this year. The tyres are being introduced...
28 Jan 2019 09:46 -
Kubica return a 'great human story' - ChandhokFormer Grand Prix driver Karun Chandhok says that Robert Kubica's return to Formula 1 is a "great human story". Kubica will make his full-time return after seven y...
26 Jan 2019 14:33 -
IndyCar: Vasser-Sullivan extend Dale Coyne and Bourdais dealDayle Coyne Racing has reached a multi-year agreement with Jimmy Vasser and James Sullivan to extend their deal in the IndyCar series, securing the future of Sebastien Bourdais....
26 Jan 2019 14:01 -
Renault: 2019 regulations may change F1 pecking orderRenault F1 executive director Marcin Budkowski is optimistic that the 2019 regulations that are being enforced this year could shake-up the current pecking order. Renault curren...
25 Jan 2019 18:52 -
Grosjean: Haas getting 'better and better' each yearRomain Grosjean says that Haas is improving year after year it continues to fit itself into Formula 1. 2018 marked the American squad's third season in the sport, having mad...
25 Jan 2019 18:09 -
Leclerc found first F1 races 'very long'Charles Leclerc admits that he found his maiden Formula 1 races to be very long after growing accustomed to the feature and sprint race formats of GP3 and Formula 2. Leclerc jo...
25 Jan 2019 11:09 -
Toro Rosso set date for STR14 launchToro Rosso has confirmed that it will launch its car on Monday, February 11th through an online presentation. The Red Bull junior team is stepping away from a pit-lane display t...
25 Jan 2019 10:44 -
F3: Fewtrell joins fellow Renault junior Lundgaard at ARTART Grand Prix is the first team to confirm its full line-up for the inaugural FIA Formula 3 championship, as Max Fewtrell will join David Beckmann and fellow Renault junior Chr...
24 Jan 2019 17:18 -
Renault confirms new chairman, CEORenault has appointed Michelin Chief Executive Officer Jean-Dominique Senard as the chairman of Renault Groupe, while also announcing that Thierry Bollore will take over th...
24 Jan 2019 14:37 -
F1 hoping to secure second Grand Prix in ChinaFormula 1's global commercial boss says it would love to have China host a second world championship race. The country has hosted a Grand Prix every year since 2004 at the S...
24 Jan 2019 12:52 -
Ghosn steps down as Renault CEOCarlos Ghosn has stepped down from his role as Renault's chairman and chief executive, according to French finance minister Bruno Le Maire. Le Maire revealed the announ...
24 Jan 2019 11:38 -
F3: Renault junior Lundgaard signs with ARTRenault F1 junior driver Christian Lundgaard will compete in the inaugural FIA Formula 3 championship this year after penning a deal with ART. The 17-year-old Dane w...
23 Jan 2019 12:27 -
Bottas completes first test ahead of Arctic Lapland RallyValtteri Bottas has successfully completed his first test for the Arctic Lapland Rally which will kick off this weekend. Bottas announced that he would be racing in the com...
23 Jan 2019 11:59 -
IndyCar: Chilton to run a second full season with CarlinMax Chilton will remain at Carlin for the 2019 IndyCar season, which will mark his fourth year in the series. Carlin made its IndyCar debut last year, bringing in...
23 Jan 2019 11:19 -
IndyCar: Ericsson: Race wins races 'achievable' in 2019IndyCar rookie Marcus Ericsson says that winning races is his goal for the 2019 season. After being ousted as a full-time driver at Alfa Romeo Sauber in Formula 1, the Swede sig...
22 Jan 2019 17:08 -
Norris: Beating Sainz 'very unlikely' in 2019Lando Norris says that beating teammate Carlos Sainz in 2019 is an unrealistic expectation for his maiden season in Formula 1. The Briton will make his debut in just under two m...
22 Jan 2019 15:58 -
Renault: Ricciardo wasn't bought on 'stupid money'Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says that the Enstone squad didn't waste money bringing Daniel Ricciardo to the team. Ricciardo took the surprise decision to leave...
22 Jan 2019 15:12 -
Changes made to Paul Ricard pit entryChanges have been made to the Paul Ricard circuit in anticipation for the French Grand Prix later this year. The European race returned to the calendar in 2018 after a 10-year ...
22 Jan 2019 10:37 -
Zhou joins Renault Sport AcademyRenault has confirmed that Guanyu Zhou has joined its driver academy and will work in a development role for the 2019 season. Zhou was previously a member of the Ferrari academy...
22 Jan 2019 10:01 -
Lowe: Mercedes will be 'difficult to beat' in 2019Williams' chief technical officer Paddy Lowe believes that Mercedes will be a tough team to crack in 2019 following its run of success in the turbo hybrid era. The Silv...
22 Jan 2019 09:55 -
Marko denies Gasly will be number two at Red BullRed Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says that Pierre Gasly will not act as a number two driver to Max Verstappen. The Frenchman was promoted following an unexpected decision f...
22 Jan 2019 09:15 -
Sauber confirm launch date for 2019 challengerSauber has confirmed that it will unveil its new car on the morning of the first pre-season testing date in Barcelona. The Hinwil squad will take the wraps off its car at 8:20 A...
21 Jan 2019 18:29 -
F2: HWA to partner Arden for 2019 campaignHWA continues to spread its motorsport footprint as it confirmed on Monday that it will partner Arden for the 2019 Formula 2 season. The relationship will involve an e...
21 Jan 2019 15:36 -
Ocon hoping two years in F1 will present 2020 opportunitiesEsteban Ocon is hoping that the two years he spent in Formula 1 will be enough to secure him a seat on the 2020 grid. The Frenchman will sit out the 2019 season, after being ous...
21 Jan 2019 13:52 -
Sky Sports F1 to broadcast 20 hours of pre-season testingSky Sports F1 has confirmed that it will broadcast 20 hours of pre-season testing that kicks off next month at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. For UK and Ireland viewers, th...
21 Jan 2019 13:11 -
Alonso has 'no regrets' from F1 careerFernando Alonso says that he has no regrets from his Formula 1 career, despite not having a competitive car for the last five years of his stay. The Spaniard opt...
21 Jan 2019 11:24 -
Ferrari 'has the ingredients' to succeed againFerrari's Sebastian Vettel believes that the team has what it takes to end its championship drought in 2019. The Scuderia outfit has battled Mercedes for the championsh...
21 Jan 2019 10:44 -
Honda aiming to start 2019 as the third best manufacturerHonda says that it wants to start the 2019 Formula 1 season with the third best power unit in the field. Since rejoining the grid in 2015, it has struggled against its rivals in...
18 Jan 2019 14:16 -
Ricciardo considered McLaren before Renault switchDaniel Ricciardo says that he was left with three options for a 2019 drive, including McLaren. The Australian opted to leave Red Bull after five years and join Renault on a...
18 Jan 2019 12:21 -
Albon: No time to waste getting up to speedToro Rosso rookie Alexander Albon says he is targeting getting up to speed in Formula 1 straight away. The Thai-British driver will make his debut at the Australian Gr...
18 Jan 2019 11:24 -
Kubica expecting to be 'like a rookie' throughout 2019 season
Robert Kubica says that he is expecting to be more like a rookie rather than a Grand Prix winner and a contester of five Formula 1 seasons this year. The Pole makes his full-ti...
18 Jan 2019 10:47 -
Chandhok: Matured Verstappen ready to be world champion
Former Grand Prix driver Karun Chandhok believes that Max Verstappen has matured enough to become a Formula 1 world champion. Verstappen enjoyed a strong second half to the 2018...
18 Jan 2019 10:12 -
Vandoorne happy to return to 'basics' following F1 exitStoffel Vandoorne says that he is enjoying life outside of Formula 1, following his exit from the pinnacle series. Vandoorne raced two seasons with McLaren before being dropped ...
18 Jan 2019 09:32 -
Mercedes, Hamilton nominated for Laureus AwardsMercedes and Lewis Hamilton have both been nominated for a Laureus World Sports Awards on February 19th 2019. Lewis Hamilton won his fifth F1 world drivers' title last ...
17 Jan 2019 16:37 -
Ricciardo: Statistics masking Hulkenberg's strengthDaniel Ricciardo is expecting a tough challenge from new teammate Nico Hulkenberg, stating that his F1 record doesn't properly display his skill level. Ricciardo opted ...
17 Jan 2019 15:59 -
Perez suspects year out of F1 could hurt OconSergio Perez says that Esteban Ocon's 2019 season on the sidelines could hurt his future prospects. The Mercedes junior failed to find a seat for the upcoming campaign after...
17 Jan 2019 14:08 -
IndyCar: Brown confident Alonso can win 2019 Indy 500Zak Brown believes that McLaren's work to put together a "very experienced team" will give Fernando Alonso a good chance at winning the 2019 Indianapolis 500....
17 Jan 2019 13:27 -
Alonso will miss 'very special' F1 carsFernando Alonso admits that the thrill of driving a Formula 1 car is what he will miss most from the sport. The Spaniard will not compete in the 2019 season, having spent 1...
17 Jan 2019 12:05 -
Gasly not at Red Bull 'to be the number two driver'Pierre Gasly admits that he will not be able to contend with new teammate Max Verstappen immediately, but states he will not be playing second fiddle to the Dutchman in the long...
17 Jan 2019 11:12 -
Chester predicts 'small difference' from 2019 regulationsRenault's Nick Chester believes that there will only be a small difference between the 2018 and 2019 F1 cars, despite revised aerodynamic regulations. For the upcoming seaso...
17 Jan 2019 10:28 -
Lauda leaves hospital after influenza treatementNiki Lauda has been released from the hospital in Austria following treatment for influenza. Lauda underwent a lung transplant operation in August, and was believed to be recove...
17 Jan 2019 09:11 -
Marko: Newey inspired by Honda switchRed Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says that Adrian Newey has been boosted by the team's new partnership with Honda. Red Bull will run the Japanese manufacturer's engines ...
16 Jan 2019 15:59 -
Sainz: Renault 'evolution' will help at McLarenCarlos Sainz believes that his evolution at Renault will help him throughout his first year at McLaren. The Spaniard will race for the struggling Woking squad alongside roo...
16 Jan 2019 15:06 -
Race of Champions 2019 previewThe 2019 Race of Champions will kick off his weekend on Saturday, January 19th at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico. The event will run around the stadium section ...
16 Jan 2019 13:46 -
Ferrari president plays down management 'disagreement' rumoursFerrari president John Elkann has denied that Ferrari is facing a "rupture" and further management changes following Maurizio Arrivabene's departure as its te...
16 Jan 2019 11:58 -
Stroll backs Kubica to boost Williams forwardRacing Point-bound Lance Stroll has backed Pole Robert Kubica to boost Williams up the grid. The 34-year-old was confirmed as a 2019 Williams driver during the Abu Dhabi Grand P...
16 Jan 2019 11:16
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