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History: Michael Schumacher Special: Part 5 - The dominant Ferrari yearsMichael Schumacher will turn 50 on Thursday, 3rd January 2019 which is reason for F1Today to look back through of the man who leads many of Formula 1's drivers'...
02 Jan 2019 19:00 -
McLaren to give Norris time to developMcLaren CEO Zak Brown says that McLaren will allow time for Lando Norris to adapt to Formula 1. The Briton will make his debut in the series next year, after clinching second p[...
02 Jan 2019 16:46 -
Vergne would like Formula E and Formula 1 to merge in the futureReigning Formula E champion Jean-Eric Vergne says he would be keen for Formula E and Formula 1 to merge together in the future. Formula E, which is the leading electric car...
02 Jan 2019 15:32 -
Magnussen: No doubt Grosjean is faster than ButtonKevin Magnussen believes that current teammate Romain Grosjean is faster over one lap than Jenson Button. Magnussen was paired with Button for a single season at McLaren in 2014...
02 Jan 2019 13:38 -
Ricciardo hoping to take Renault to the 'next level'Daniel Ricciardo says he is aiming to bring Renault to "the next level" in Formula 1. The Australian announced in August last year that he would be joining the Enstone...
02 Jan 2019 12:29 -
Schumacher family release statement ahead of his 50th birthdayMichael Schumacher's family have released a statement ahead of the German's 50th birthday. The seven-time world champion will turn 50 on Thursday, January 3rd, but ...
02 Jan 2019 11:30 -
Horner questions new front wing introductionRed Bull team principal Christian Horner doesn't believe that forcing through new front wing regulations was the right thing to do for 2019. The new front wings will have fe...
02 Jan 2019 09:58 -
Happy New Year from F1Today.net!
From all the editorial staff at F1Today.net, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year. 2018 was a very exciting year for us, and we have lots more ideas and plans in store for...
01 Jan 2019 08:45 -
History: Michael Schumacher Special: Part 4 - The second world title and a nightmare in JerezMichael Schumacher will turn 50 on Thursday, 3rd January 2019 which is reason for F1Today to look back through of the man who leads many of Formula 1's drivers'...
31 Dec 2018 19:53 -
Raikkonen backs Arrivabene's leadership at FerrariKimi Raikkonen believes that Maurizio Arivabene is the right person to lead Ferrari back to title success. Arrivabene became team principal of the Scuderia outfit in 2014 after ...
31 Dec 2018 16:20 -
Crash damages cost Toro Rosso €2.3m in 2018Toro Rosso was forced to fish out over €2million during 2018 to cover the cost of damages. The Red Bull junior squad was involved in a number of on-track incidents, some of...
31 Dec 2018 14:34 -
Horner: Communication key for Red Bull-HondaRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says communication with Honda will be the key to a successful partnership next year. After a season in which Honda supplied power units ...
31 Dec 2018 13:33 -
Lowe labels Sirotkin departure 'a shame'Williams chief technical officer says it is a shame teams can't have more than two drivers in light of Sergey Sirotkin's departure. The Russian has been ousted in favour...
31 Dec 2018 12:31 -
Ricciardo felt driver market games 'wore a little thin'Daniel Ricciardo says all the uncertainty and unknowns in the 2019 driver market "wore a little thin" as the season dragged on. Ricciardo eventually settled his future...
31 Dec 2018 11:40 -
History: Michael Schumacher Special: Part 3 - The early Benetton years and controversyMichael Schumacher will turn 50 on Thursday, 3rd January 2019 which is reason for F1Today to look back through of the man who leads many of Formula 1's drivers'...
30 Dec 2018 19:18 -
Alonso names toughest F1 rivalFernando Alonso has named the driver he seen as his biggest rival throughout his career, citing Michael Schumacher. Alonso put an end to Ferrari's and Schumacher's domin...
30 Dec 2018 17:31 -
Leclerc: Sauber development allowed for personal gainsCharles Leclerc believes that Sauber's strong development throughout the 2018 season assisted him in progressing as a driver. Leclerc enjoyed a successful rookie campai...
30 Dec 2018 13:02 -
Ferrari has to find 'habit to win' mentalityFerrari team principal Maurizio Arrrivabene says that his team must find a "habit to win" mentality in 2019 if it wants to dethrone Mercedes. The Silver Arrows have wo...
30 Dec 2018 12:02 -
History: Michael Schumacher Special: Part 2 - The spectacular debut and his opening period at BenettonHis debut for Jordan Many think Michael made his debut at Spa on Friday morning during the first free practice session, but this is not true. On Tuesday, August 20th, Mich...
29 Dec 2018 19:00 -
McLaren sets five-year plan to return to the front
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has outlined a five-year plan to bring the Woking squad back to race and championship wins. The Woking outfit is enduring a difficult period that stretches...
29 Dec 2018 15:22 -
Red Bull 'tried everything' to keep RicciardoRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says his team did everything to could to stop Daniel Ricciardo from leaving the team. Ricciardo was expected to sign an extension d...
29 Dec 2018 12:39 -
Bottas backs Williams to recover from 2018 slumpValtteri Bottas believes that Williams' fresh driver line-up for 2019 will help it bounce back towards the front of the field. The Grove squad endured a miserable 2018 seaso...
29 Dec 2018 11:45 -
History: Michael Schumacher Special: Part 1 - The birth of a great championMichael Schumacher will turn 50 on Thursday, 3rd January 2019 which is reason for F1Today to look back through of the man who leads many of Formula 1's drivers'...
28 Dec 2018 19:00 -
Sainz: McLaren should 'fear everyone' in 2019Carlos Sainz believes that McLaren should fear every other team in 2019 following the tightness of the midfield battle last season. McLaren ended the year in sixth place, d...
28 Dec 2018 15:44 -
Ocon 'happy' with qualifying gainsEsteban Ocon has been left pleased with his qualifying gains in 2018, indicating that Mercedes wanted to see an improvement in that area from him. The Frenchman got the better o...
28 Dec 2018 14:17 -
Mercedes play down Binotto rumoursMercedes has denied that it has offered a contract to Ferrari's current chief technical officer, Mattia Binotto. Italian media reported last month that several teams, includ...
28 Dec 2018 12:45 -
Vettel calls on Ferrari to produce quicker 2019 carSebastian Vettel believes that the key to Ferrari's 2019 title challenge is to produce a stronger package than 2018. The Maranello outfit competed against Mercedes for the c...
28 Dec 2018 10:52 -
McLaren aiming to extend sponsor portfolioMcLaren CEO Zak Brown is aiming to bring in a number of new sponsors throughout the 2019 season, and mirror the success of its partnerships in 2018. After a turbulent few season...
28 Dec 2018 10:02 -
Steiner predicts bigger gap to top three in 2019Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that the new aerodynamic regulations in 2019 will only increase the gap between the top three and the rest of the field. The n...
27 Dec 2018 17:11 -
Rivals called Toro Rosso ‘crazy’ after Honda dealToro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says rival teams told him that he was “crazy” for signing a deal with Honda for the 2018 season. The Japanese manufacture became...
27 Dec 2018 15:12 -
Wolff: Lauda will 'definitely' return in 2019Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has no doubts over Niki Lauda's return to the team in 2019. Towards the end of the 2018 season, the Brackley squad's non-executive chairman...
27 Dec 2018 11:48 -
Sainz to ask Alonso for McLaren adviceCarlos Sainz has revealed that he will seek out compatriot Fernando Alonso for advice on his upcoming switch to McLaren. The Spaniard will leave Renault after joining it towards...
27 Dec 2018 10:53 -
F1Today.net wishes you a Merry Christmas!
From all the editorial staff at F1Today.net, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas. We hope you have enjoyed our coverage throughout the 2018 season - long may it continue...
24 Dec 2018 18:33 -
Russell 'wanted a teammate like Kubica' for rookie seasonGeorge Russell says he is excited about the prospect of going up against Robert Kubica at Williams next year. The Briton will compete in his maiden Formula 1 season, signing for...
24 Dec 2018 16:59 -
Stroll: Not fair to compare my two seasonsLance Stroll believes it is unfair to compare his two seasons of Formula 1. In 2017, the Canadian competed in his rookie season with Williams after winning the FIA Formula 3 Eur...
24 Dec 2018 15:12 -
Webber 'concerned' by Ricciardo's Renault switchFormer Grand Prix driver Mark Webber admits that he is concerned for Daniel Ricciardo's future following his decision to join Renault. Ricciardo opted to leave Red Bull...
24 Dec 2018 12:58 -
European F3: Fenestraz loses Renault backingSacha Fenestraz will no longer be part of the Renault Sport Academy in 2019. After winning the Formula Renault Eurocup championship in 2017, the Frenchman graduated to the FIA F...
24 Dec 2018 12:31 -
McLaren in conversations with Coca-Cola over future dealMcLaren CEO Zak Brown has confirmed that he is in talks with Coca-Cola regarding a long-term sponsorship deal following the success of the three-race deal contract tha...
23 Dec 2018 16:47 -
Perez: Ocon quicker in qualifying, but not in racesSergio Perez admits that Esteban Ocon was the quicker driver in qualifying throughout the 2018 season, but declares himself as the better of the pair during the race. Out ...
23 Dec 2018 15:09 -
Verstappen: Mercedes responsible for Hamilton glory
Max Verstappen says that an array of other drivers on the F1 grid would have the same success if they were driving for Mercedes. The Silver Arrows has dominated F1 in the t...
23 Dec 2018 14:27 -
Bottas 'cried like a baby' after Baku lossValtteri Bottas says that he broke down and cried like a baby following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where a race victory was snatched away from him in the final laps of the race....
23 Dec 2018 13:55 -
Horner: RB14 was arguably the strongest chassis in 2018Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that Red Bull had arguably the strongest chassis in the field during the 2018 season. The energy drink-backed outfit ...
22 Dec 2018 15:36 -
Hamilton heads F1 drivers' top ten of 2018 listLewis Hamilton has been named as the best driver of the year by his fellow Formula 1 colleagues. In a recent poll, the 20 F1 drivers were asked to rank their top ten competitors...
22 Dec 2018 12:56 -
Giovinazzi expecting a tough start at SauberAntonio Giovinazzi admits that he is not expecting an easy start to the 2019 season at Sauber. The Italian secured a full-time seat at the Hinwil squad in September, replacing M...
22 Dec 2018 12:17 -
The second chance: John Surtees - The man who survived a frightening sportscar crash at Mosport (1965)Five stories, five drivers and five life-threatening situations. All five drivers have continued their career after a major accident. All five have won Grands Prix after their a...
21 Dec 2018 19:00 -
FOM confirm race attendance rise in 2018The number of people who attended Grands Prix across the 2018 season rose by 2.7% from 2017, Formula One Managment has confirmed. The number of people who flocked to the races t...
21 Dec 2018 17:17 -
Stroll credits 'wise' approach for lap one successLance Stroll says that being wise on the opening lap of a Grand Prix allowed him to make up more positions than any other driver across the year. Stroll made a total of 36 ...
21 Dec 2018 14:22 -
Todt cuts ties with ART Grand PrixNicolas Todt has sold his shares in ART Grand Prix to current shareholders within the team, cutting his ties with the junior driver outfit. Todt co-founded the team with current...
21 Dec 2018 13:38 -
Uralkali receive disclosure order in Force India caseThe Russian company Uralkali, who failed to win a bidding process for the sale of Force India in August, has been granted documents by the consortium called 'Racing Point...
21 Dec 2018 11:55 -
Honda made 'solid progress' over 'positive' seasonHonda general manager Masashi Yamamoto says that the Japanese manufacturer made "solid progress" across the course of the 2018 season. Honda supplied its power units t...
21 Dec 2018 10:35 -
Brown: Key will be the 'father' of 2020 McLaren carMcLaren CEO Zak Brown says that James Key will be the "father" of McLaren's 2020 car. The Woking outfit confirmed earlier this year that the Briton had signed a de...
21 Dec 2018 09:32 -
The second chance: Nigel Mansell - Broken neck, tears and a championship loss at SuzukaFive stories, five drivers and five life-threatening situations. All five drivers have continued their career after a major accident. All five have won Grands Prix after their a...
20 Dec 2018 19:00 -
Renault announce launch date for 2019 carRenault has announced that it will launch its 2019 car on Tuesday, February 12th, one week before pre-season testing gets underway in Barcelona. The car will be unveiled at its ...
20 Dec 2018 17:03 -
Alonso 'very open' to possibility of testing 2019 McLarenMcLaren CEO Zak Brown says that Fernando Alonso is "very open" to testing its Formula 1 car in 2019. The double-world champion will not be racing in F1 next year,...
20 Dec 2018 15:20 -
Wolff questions search for new F1 engine manufacturersToto Wolff has suggested that "greed" is behind Formula 1's hunt for new engine manufacturers. F1 is currently aiming to introduce new manufacturers to the sport f...
20 Dec 2018 14:03 -
Lauda backs Vettel to recover from 2018 lossMercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda says that it is "absurd" to doubt Sebastian Vettel following his championship defeat in 2018. The German lost out on th...
20 Dec 2018 13:14 -
McLaren pushing to understand Vandoorne strugglesMcLaren CEO Zak Brown says that the team is aiming to learn why Stoffel Vandoorne struggled so much in 2018 in order to avoid a similar situation in its new recruit, Lando Norri...
20 Dec 2018 11:27 -
Gasly excited to show his potential alongside VerstappenPierre Gasly says that he is relishing the opportunity to compete against Max Verstappen in 2019, who he describes as "one of the most talented on the grid". The two w...
20 Dec 2018 10:54 -
The second chance: Niki Lauda - The fire that was conqueredFive stories, five drivers and five life-threatening situations. All five drivers have continued their career after a major accident. All five have won Grands Prix after their a...
19 Dec 2018 19:00 -
F1 TV to broadcast 2019 winter testingFormula 1's director of market research Matt Roberts has confirmed that F1 will broadcast winter testing in 2019 on F1 TV. It has not been decided if the broadcast will excl...
19 Dec 2018 17:22 -
Brawn sees Leclerc as 'less accommodating' than RaikkonenFormula 1's head of motorsport Ross Brawn believes that Charles Leclerc will be a bigger thorn in Sebastian Vettel's side than Kimi Raikkonen ever was. Vettel will face ...
19 Dec 2018 16:34 -
Russell 'ready' for heightened F1 challengeGeorge Russell says that he is ready to embrace the world of Formula 1. The Briton will make his debut for Williams next season, gaining the seat following his impressive junior...
19 Dec 2018 15:29 -
Verstappen hints at 2019 teammate decision influenceMax Verstappen has suggested that he had some form of impact on Red Bull's driver decision for 2019. The energy drink outfit was forced to decide on a new driver following D...
19 Dec 2018 14:41 -
F1 eyeing Greater London race amid disruption worriesFormula 1's head of motorsport Ross Brawn says that the sport is looking at bringing a Grand Prix to the Greater London area. The future of the British Grand Prix is in doub...
19 Dec 2018 13:19 -
Horner states Renault let itself down in 2018Red Bull team principal believes that Renault let down its own team members in 2018 by not committing to iron out the pace and reliability issues its power unit suffered from.&n...
19 Dec 2018 11:06 -
Lowe: Stroll's F1 arrival came 'too early'Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says that Lance Stroll jumped to Formula 1 too early in his career, but admits he saw a vast improvement over the course of the ...
19 Dec 2018 09:27 -
The second chance: Johnny Herbert - The crash at Brands HatchFive stories, five drivers and five life-threatening situations. All five drivers have continued their career after a major accident. All five have won Grands Prix after their a...
18 Dec 2018 19:00 -
Ericsson 'sad' to be sidelined amid Sauber revivalMarcus Ericsson admits that he feels "sad" to be missing out on Sauber's resurgence back up the Formula 1 pecking order. After two years competing at the back of t...
18 Dec 2018 14:54 -
Albon chooses 23 as F1 race numberAlexander Albon has chosen #23 as his permanent Formula 1 race number. At the start of a driver's career in the series, they pick a number that will stay on their car throug...
18 Dec 2018 13:49 -
Ferrari to open Schumacher exhibition at Maranello museum
Ferrari has announced that it will open an exhibition at its Maranello museum in light of Michael Schumacher's 50th birthday. The German will celebrate turning the mile...
18 Dec 2018 12:49
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