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Grosjean 'never worried' about losing seatRomain Grosjean says he never worried about losing his 2019 seat after rumours he would be replaced at Haas. The Frenchman had a tough start to the season, failing to score in t...
11 Oct 2018 12:43 -
Coulthard calls on 'fundamental change' in motorsport to boost womenFormer Grand Prix driver David Coulthard says that a fundamental change is needed in motorsport in order to boost the careers of women. On Wednesday, the 'W Series'...
11 Oct 2018 11:23 -
Stroll hoping for Schumacher F3 successLance Stroll is hoping that Mick Schumacher can successfully see out the European Formula 3 championship, where he currently leads the standings ahead of Red Bull junior Dan Tic...
11 Oct 2018 10:59 -
Williams' 2019 plans look 'a big step forward' - SirotkinSergey Sirotkin says that Willaims' plans for 2019 already look like a big step forward, and he is confident that the Grove squad can avoid a repeat of its disastrous 2...
11 Oct 2018 10:22 -
Ferrari to 'challenge the impossible' during final four racesFerrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has vowed that his team will "challenge the impossible" during the remaining races of the season. Just four races are l...
10 Oct 2018 16:21 -
Wehrlein turned down HWA drive to focus on F1 returnHWA AG boss Ulrich Fritz has revealed that Pascal Wehrlein turned down a long-term contract with the team to race in Formula E. HWA, which is a part of the Mercedes company, wil...
10 Oct 2018 15:18 -
Gasly: Toro Rosso has same car that started 2018 seasonToro Rosso's Pierre Gasly says that Toro Rosso is effectively running with the same car it has used since the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. The Red Bull junior squad...
10 Oct 2018 14:08 -
'Years' before Renault reaches title success - HulkenbergNico Hulkenberg says that it will be a matter of "years" before Renault grows enough to compete for titles in Formula 1. The Enstone squad currently heads the best of ...
10 Oct 2018 13:08 -
Alonso: Topping midfield means nothing to meFernando Alonso says that finishing in seventh and topping the midfield battle this season would mean absolutely nothing to him. The Spaniard will walk away from Formula 1 at th...
10 Oct 2018 11:47 -
Perez targeting 'theoretical fourth' for Force IndiaSergio Perez says that he is still targeting 'theoretical fourth' for Force India by the end of the season. The Silverstone squad currently sits in seventh place in...
10 Oct 2018 11:22 -
Women-only 'W Series' to launch in 2019A brand new racing series will be launched in 2019, with all of the seats going to female racers. The aim of the series is to find a female talent worthy of progressing towards ...
10 Oct 2018 10:39 -
Tyre selections for 2018 US Grand PrixPirelli has announced the tyre selections each driver has made for the US Grand Prix in two weeks. The Italian tyre supplier selected the soft, super soft and ultra soft&nb...
09 Oct 2018 16:22 -
Vettel taking inspiration from Ferrari spiritSebastian Vettel says that he is taking inspiration from his Ferrari team and will carry it through the remaining races in the 2018 season. The German is looking unlikely t...
09 Oct 2018 14:13 -
Sainz suffered from brake issues during Japanese GPCarlos Sainz has revealed that he had to overcome brake issues during the Japanese Grand Prix, where he came home to finish in tenth place. The Spaniard scored a point for ...
09 Oct 2018 13:07 -
Ericsson: Leclerc hit was 'a scary moment'Marcus Ericsson has described the contact he made with teammate Charles Leclerc during the Japanese Grand Prix as "a scary moment". A safety car period was called earl...
09 Oct 2018 11:35 -
Hamilton calls for more respect for VettelLewis Hamilton wants the media to show more respect to Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, who is on the verge of missing out on the 2018 driver's championship. Vettel has had a...
09 Oct 2018 10:59 -
Vettel: Ferrari has made title race 'too easy' for MercedesSebastian Vettel believes that Ferrari has made the title race too easy for Mercedes over the last number of races. Mercedes has streaked away from Ferrari, who has had a handfu...
08 Oct 2018 16:38 -
Perez pleased with result after poor qualifyingSergio Perez has praised his Force India team following a strong race result in Japan that takes them closer to McLaren in the constructor's standings. Perez suffered on Sat...
08 Oct 2018 15:12 -
Aitken, Markelov set for tyre testing with RenaultRenault's two test drivers Jack Aitken and Artem Markelov are set to jump into the cockpit of the R.S. 18 this week as they will test tyres for Formula 1's official supp...
08 Oct 2018 13:25 -
McLaren hasn't upgraded car since SpainMcLaren's Fernando Alonso has confirmed that the British squad hasn't run with any upgrades since the Spanish Grand Prix earlier this year. The Woking outfit is having a...
08 Oct 2018 11:29 -
Vietnam track design 'in the advanced stages'Vietnam could be set to join the Formula 1 calendar as soon as 2020 after F1 race director Charlie Whiting confirmed that the track's design layout is in its advanced stages...
08 Oct 2018 10:45 -
Sainz's point finish has 'great value' for Renault
Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul has commended Carlos Sainz for securing a valuable result for the French squad in Japan. The team didn't seem to be on the pace throug...
08 Oct 2018 10:10 -
Leclerc unhappy with 'stupid' MagnussenCharles Leclerc has expressed his unhappiness after he sustained damage to his car following an incident with Kevin Magnussen. The pair were racing during the opening two laps b...
07 Oct 2018 12:03 -
Hamilton surprised by Ferrari's continuing lack of paceLewis Hamilton has admitted surprise over Ferrari's lack of pace over the last number for races. Mercedes dominated proceedings this weekend Japan, taking a one-two finish a...
07 Oct 2018 11:18 -
Toro Rosso: Losing point positions a shameToro Rosso says that it is a shame it missed out on scoring points in Japan after an impressive qualifying display on Saturday. The Red Bull junior squad started the race f...
07 Oct 2018 10:55 -
Ricciardo pleased with 'fun' recoveryDaniel Ricciardo has admitted that he was surprised he was able to cut his way through the field and recover to fourth place in Japan. The Australian started the race from P15 a...
07 Oct 2018 10:33 -
Vettel denies he was 'desperate' to overtake Verstappen
Sebastian Vettel has denied that he was desperate to overtake Max Verstappen for third place during the Japanese Grand Prix. The German attempted to pass the Red Bull driver int...
07 Oct 2018 09:54 -
Verstappen, Stroll, Alonso handed penalty pointsMax Verstappen, Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso have all received penalty points on their licenses following incidents during the Japanese Grand Prix. Verstappen wa...
07 Oct 2018 09:33 -
Japanese GP: Hamilton wins as Vettel clashes with VerstappenLewis Hamilton has won the Japanese Prix and has extended his championship lead to 67 points as his championship rival Sebastian Vettel was in the wars with Red Bull's Max V...
07 Oct 2018 08:41 -
Starting grid for the 2018 Japanese Grand PrixLewis Hamilton took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday while Ferrari suffered a tough showing. The Silver Arrows locked out the front row as they did last wee...
07 Oct 2018 06:28 -
Pirelli outlines strategy options for JapanPirelli says that the fastest way to complete Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix is by running a one-stop race, which will be made easier by starting on the yellow-walled soft com...
07 Oct 2018 06:13 -
Perez believes he 'should have' been higher than P10Sergio Perez admits he was left disappointed following his qualifying effort at Suzuka on Saturday. The Mexican got himself inside the top ten after Q2, making it through t...
07 Oct 2018 05:44 -
Ericsson receives new gearbox, energy store
Marcus Ericsson has had a new gearbox and energy store fitted to his Sauber following his crash during qualifying on Saturday. The Swede ran wide going through the Dunlop curve ...
07 Oct 2018 05:20 -
Vettel defends Ferrari tyre strategySebastian Vettel has refused to blame his Ferrari team for his low starting position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix after it the intermediate tyre to his car at the s...
07 Oct 2018 03:34 -
Leclerc eyeing points after grid slot promotion
Charles Leclerc is hoping he can have a strong race in Japan and collect more points for himself and Sauber. The Monegasque driver dropped out of qualifying after Q2, admitting ...
07 Oct 2018 03:12 -
Grosjean 'loved' high pressure Q3 sessionRomain Grosjean says that he thrived during the final qualifying session in Japan where the weather was unpredictable. Rain fell at the end of Q2, but stopped before the ac...
06 Oct 2018 14:39 -
Alonso was convinced of Q2 safetyFernando Alonso says he was sure he was safely into the second stage of qualifying following one of the "best laps" he has produced in qualifying. The Spaniard dropped...
06 Oct 2018 12:59 -
Ricciardo failure caused by throttle actuator issueRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo's issues during qualifying at Suzuka were related to the throttle, and not the Renault engine. ...
06 Oct 2018 12:13 -
Hartley feeling 'emotional' after best qualifying resultBrendon Hartley admitted that he was feeling emotional as he made his way back to the pitlane following his stand out performance during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix. ...
06 Oct 2018 11:24 -
Ocon handed three-place grid penalty for red flag infringementEsteban Ocon has received a three-place grid penalty for the Japanese Grand Prix. The Frenchman was called to the stewards following qualifying on Saturday in relation to an inc...
06 Oct 2018 10:52 -
Hamilton 'can't believe' milestone 80th poleLewis Hamilton says that he "can't believe" his pole tally has reached 80. The Briton beat teammate Valtteri Bottas to the top spot in Japan while his championship...
06 Oct 2018 10:10 -
Vettel holds hands up over costly mistake
Sebastian Vettel has conceded that he made a mistake on his first run during the final session in qualifying. The German first came out onto the circuit with the green-walled in...
06 Oct 2018 09:39 -
Qualifying: Hamilton bags pole, Vettel ninth
Lewis Hamilton has taken pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix in an intense qualifying session that saw mixed weather conditions. Sebastian Vettel was caught out by rain la...
06 Oct 2018 09:05 -
Ricciardo still receiving equal treatment, says Horner
Daniel Ricciardo is still receiving equal treatment at Red Bull despite his impending departure, insists team boss Christian Horner. Ricciardo shocked the paddock in August when...
06 Oct 2018 06:25 -
FP3: Hamilton tops final session as rain arrives
Lewis Hamilton has topped the final practice session in Japan after setting a 1:29.599. The session started in dry conditions before the rain began to fall. However, it cea...
06 Oct 2018 06:00 -
Renault 'on the back foot'- SainzRenault's Carlos Sainz admits that the team is on the back foot after the opening day of running in Japan. After the second practice session, both cars failed to get inside ...
06 Oct 2018 04:52 -
Ricciardo admits 2018 quali form has been 'bleak'Daniel Ricciardo admits that his qualifying performance against teammate Max Verstappen has been bleak in 2018, and is hoping to rediscover his form soon. The Australian has onl...
06 Oct 2018 04:04 -
Toro Rosso setting sights on Q3 with engine upgradeToro Rosso is hoping to make it into the final stage of qualifying on Saturday following a positive opening day in Japan. Brendon Hartley placed his car inside the top ten after...
06 Oct 2018 03:33 -
Horner warns against extending calendar beyond 21 racesRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says that the current Formula 1 calendar is at "saturation point". F1's owners Liberty Media have often spoken about exten...
06 Oct 2018 03:02 -
Long run pace from FP2 in JapanMercedes pulled clear of Ferrari during the qualifying simulation programmes in Japan, with Lewis Hamilton finishing over eight-tenths of a second ahead of Sebastian Vettel...
05 Oct 2018 15:51 -
Hamilton urges Pirelli to go 'three steps softer'Lewis Hamilton has called on Formula 1's tyre manufacturer Pirelli to put an end to one-stop strategies during Formula 1 Grands Prix. In 2017, the Italian marque re-designed...
05 Oct 2018 15:04 -
Verstappen confident Red Bull can challenge FerrariMax Verstappen is hopeful that Red Bull can challenge Ferrari during the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. However, the Dutchman has conceded that Mercedes seem to be too far out o...
05 Oct 2018 14:15 -
Bottas: Hard to say where the competition liesValtteri Bottas says that it is difficult to know where Mercedes are relative to the competition in Japan after Friday running. The Silver Arrows finished one and two in bo...
05 Oct 2018 13:44 -
Honda happy with 'encouraging' dataHonda has described the data it recorded in Japan on its new upgraded engine as "encouraging". The Japanese manufacturer runs this weekend with a fresh upgrade which i...
05 Oct 2018 12:41 -
Wolff believes Ferrari is masking true paceMercedes boss Toto Wolff says that Ferrari is yet to unleash its true pace in Japan. The Maranello squad appeared to be well behind Mercedes after the opening day of practice fr...
05 Oct 2018 11:09 -
Vettel admits concern over Ferrari's tyre performanceSebastian Vettel says that the Ferrari was damaging its tyres more than any other team during Friday running at Suzuka. Both Vettel and teammate Kimi Raikkonen were sufferi...
05 Oct 2018 10:21 -
Horner praises 'excellent communication' between Red Bull and Honda
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says that communication between Red Bull and Honda has been "excellent" during 2018. The two companies are preparing to b...
05 Oct 2018 09:17 -
FP2: Hamilton fastest again, Ferrari struggle to keep up
Lewis Hamilton continued where he left off from this morning's session in Japan by topping the second practice session. The Briton set a 1:28.217 on his qualifying simulatio...
05 Oct 2018 08:30 -
Report shows insight to Force India purchaseFRP Advisory, the firm who handled Force India's administration earlier this year, has revealed the finer details surrounding how the team was saved and how dire the si...
05 Oct 2018 06:39 -
Gasly reprimanded after close call with Hamilton
Pierre Gasly has received a reprimand after almost causing a collision with Lewis Hamilton during the first free practice session in Japan. The Toro Rosso driver was slowly maki...
05 Oct 2018 06:03 -
FP1: Hamilton leads Bottas in JapanLewis Hamilton has topped the first practice session in Japan, heading his teammate by almost half a second. The Briton enters the weekend with a 50 point gap to title rival Seb...
05 Oct 2018 04:30 -
Hamilton keen to move on from team orders controversyLewis Hamilton is hoping that everyone can move on from the team orders controversy that occurred in Russia last weekend. Hamilton was gifted victory by teammate Valtteri Bottas...
05 Oct 2018 03:07 -
Ferrari has not lost direction, insists Vettel
Sebastian Vettel has denied that Ferrari has lost its way in 2018 as his title rival Lewis Hamilton closes in on a fifth championship. The two have battled this year for the 201...
05 Oct 2018 02:34 -
Bottas: I should have expected team ordersValtteri Bottas says that he perhaps should have expected Mercedes to use team orders during the Russian Grand Prix last weekend. The Finn driver was instructed by his team to m...
05 Oct 2018 01:30 -
Ericsson in talks over IndyCar dealMarcus Ericsson has confirmed he is in talks with several IndyCar teams as he looks to secure a seat in the American series for 2019. The Swede will step away from racing in F1 ...
04 Oct 2018 14:49 -
Updated list for power unit components usedThe FIA has released an updated list on the power unit component usage for each driver. Drivers can use up to three elements of any part of the power unit before penalties start...
04 Oct 2018 14:14 -
Leclerc: Bianchi memories make Japan 'very difficult'Charles Leclerc has admitted that he will have an emotional weekend ahead of him as he races for the first time at the Suzuka Circuit. The Japanese Grand Prix was the scene of J...
04 Oct 2018 13:16 -
How to watch the Japanese GP this weekendFormula 1 heads to the Suzuka Circuit this weekend, one of the tracks that drivers universally adore. The twisting, fast and narrow track provides a tough challenge for F1 drive...
04 Oct 2018 12:59 -
Renault and McLaren waiting on oil to arrive at SuzukaBoth Renault and McLaren Formula 1 teams are in danger of not running on Friday in Suzuka as it waits for its engine oil to arrive. Both teams run Castrol oil in their Renault e...
04 Oct 2018 11:29 -
Ocon rules out Formula E and IndyCar dealsEsteban Ocon says that he is not interested in taking up a deal in another series as he focuses on Formula 1. The Frenchman is set to be without a seat for the 2019 season as hi...
04 Oct 2018 10:17
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G. Russell
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