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FP2: Raikkonen heads both MercedesKimi Raikkonen has topped the second practice session of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. The veteran Finnish driver set a 1:43.355, which was one second faster than Sebastian Ve...
24 Aug 2018 16:30 -
Rivals allow Force India to keep prize moneyForce India will be allowed to keep its prize money following a unanimous decision from its fellow competitors. The team was recently rescued from administration by a consortium...
24 Aug 2018 13:51 -
Alonso seeking apology from HornerFernando Alonso says that he wants an apology from Red Bull team principal Christian Horner following the Briton's recent comments criticising the Spaniard, stating tha...
24 Aug 2018 13:20 -
Haas close to confirming 2019 line-upHaas team principal Guenther Steiner has revealed that Haas is close to making its final decision regarding its 2019 driver line-up. The American team has two open seats for nex...
24 Aug 2018 12:51 -
FP1: Vettel tops opening session at SpaSebastian Vettel has topped the timesheets at the first practice session of the Belgian Grand Prix. The German's fastest lap time was a 1:44.358, set on the yellow-walled so...
24 Aug 2018 12:30 -
Video: Ricciardo and Verstappen preview Belgian and Italian GPs
Formula 1 returns this weekend, as the Belgian Grand Prix plays host to the 13th round of the 2018. Next week, we will have the Italian Grand Prix, and in this feature video, Re...
24 Aug 2018 12:05 -
Hamilton: Pouhon may be taken flat-outLewis Hamilton admits that he is excited by the prospect of taken Pouhon flat-out this weekend. Formula 1 returns from its annual summer break this morning, as the Spa-Francorch...
24 Aug 2018 10:24 -
Stroll: No guarantees over finishing season with WilliamsLance Stroll admits that there is a possibility he could leave Williams before the end of the 2018 season. The Canadian is set to join Force India following the consortium that ...
24 Aug 2018 09:57 -
Alonso treating final nine races as a "goodbye"Despite being open to a return to Formula 1 in the future, Fernando Alonso says that he is treating the final nine races of the 2018 season as a goodbye. Two weeks ago, the...
24 Aug 2018 09:31 -
Force India F1 team change name to Racing Point Force IndiaThe Force India Formula 1 team will race under the name Racing Point Force India for the Belgian Grand Prix. The team was unsure whether it would compete at this weekend's r...
23 Aug 2018 18:37 -
Alonso rejected 2019 Red Bull moveFernando Alonso has revealed that he rejected an offer from Red Bull to join them for the 2019 season. The Spaniard will leave Formula 1 at the end of the year, stating tha...
23 Aug 2018 16:30 -
Ricciardo had sleepless nights while pondering futureDaniel Ricciardo admits that he went without sleep on some nights while he decided what he would do for the 2019 season. The Australian was expected to stay with Red Bull for an...
23 Aug 2018 15:59 -
Ocon "not worried" over F1 futureEsteban Ocon says that he is not worried about his future in Formula 1, despite losing out on a seat at Renault. Ocon was poised to join the French squad for the 2019 season, be...
23 Aug 2018 14:30 -
Perez focused on driving amid Force India issuesSergio Perez says he is solely focused on driving this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, despite the current situation Force India finds itself in. The team has turned up at Be...
23 Aug 2018 13:49 -
Bottas, Hulkenberg set for heavy grid drops at SpaValtteri Bottas and Nico Hulkenberg are both set to start the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend from the back of the field, according to Auto Motor und Sport. The duo will each ta...
23 Aug 2018 13:00 -
Ferrucci to remain on Haas F1 programmeSantino Ferrucci will remain a part of the Haas F1 team despite his recent controversy in Formula 2. After he purposely crashed into teammate Arjun Maini, the American received ...
23 Aug 2018 12:21 -
Fernley leaves Force India, Szafnauer to lead teamRobert Fernley has left the Force India F1 team following its takeover by a Lawrence Stroll led consortium. The Briton held the role of deputy team principal since he join...
23 Aug 2018 11:57 -
F1 could delay 2021 engine rule changesFormula 1's managing director Ross Brawn has revealed that the new engine regulations that are set to come into force in 2021 could be delayed. The decision may come as a me...
23 Aug 2018 11:30 -
Pirelli announces tyre compounds for Abu Dhabi Grand PrixPirelli has announced which tyre compounds it will bring to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this year, which will host the final race of the season. The Italian marque has opted to bri...
23 Aug 2018 10:48 -
Brawn reveals "soft" budget cap for 2019Formula 1 will introduce a "soft" budget cap for the 2019 season, F1's managing director Ross Brawn has revealed. The cap will see a minor change to how much the t...
23 Aug 2018 09:44 -
Force India in danger of not racing at SpaThe Force India Formula 1 team could miss out at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix unless the team's legal status is clarified. The company went into administration befo...
22 Aug 2018 18:03 -
Lowe: 2019 aero changes most significant since 2009Williams' chief technical officer Paddy Lowe believes that the incoming aerodynamic regulations for the 2019 season are the most significant changes since 2009.&nb...
22 Aug 2018 17:14 -
Perez: Force India the best option outside top three
Sergio Perez firmly believes that Force India is the best place for a driver to be if they are not racing for a top three team. Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull are in a leag...
22 Aug 2018 16:21 -
Stroll admits he's not a "huge fan" of Spa circuitLance Stroll has admitted that he is not a huge fan of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, which will host the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend. The Canadian has plenty of experience ...
22 Aug 2018 13:47 -
Button: Sainz success will take yearsJenson Button believes that success for Carlos Sainz in Formula 1 will take years. Sainz will leave Renault and the Red Bull junior programme at the end of the season to join Mc...
22 Aug 2018 13:12 -
Red Bull aim to decide on Gasly replacement "by Monza"Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has revealed that the team hopes to decide on Pierre Gasly's replacement before the Italian Grand Prix in just over a week. Gasly will leave...
22 Aug 2018 12:00 -
Brown: McLaren brought in more sponsors than any other team in 2018Zak Brown says that McLaren has met its targets for increasing income from new sponsors. For the 2018 season, Brown previously said that he would rather bring in lots of brand n...
22 Aug 2018 11:53 -
Vandoorne aiming to bounce back after Hungary DNFStoffel Vandoorne is hoping to bounce back at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix following his heartbreak at the Hungarian race last month. The 26-year-old was running inside...
22 Aug 2018 11:16 -
Hockenheim "optimistic" over 2019 raceHockenheim is optimistic that it will feature on the 2019 calendar, which is set to be confirmed as soon as this week. The German Grand Prix contract expires this year, and the ...
22 Aug 2018 10:15 -
Press conference schedule for 2018 Belgian Grand PrixThe FIA has announced the names of who will be speaking in the usual Thursday and Friday press conferences in Belgium. Drivers face the press on Thursday, while team bosses, tec...
22 Aug 2018 09:42 -
Ericsson: Sauber must target points at Spa and MonzaMarcus Ericsson says that Sauber must capitalise on the efficiency of the Ferrari engine and aim for points in the next two rounds. The Swiss team has racked up 18 points s...
21 Aug 2018 16:31 -
Monza has new fears over GP futureThe future of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza has been placed in further doubt after a drop in ticket sales. The current contract with the venue is set to expire after the 2019 ...
21 Aug 2018 14:11 -
Williams must endure more pain before resurgence - LoweWilliams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says that the team must face more pain before it starts to make inroads on the teams ahead. Williams has had a torrid 2018 seaso...
21 Aug 2018 13:04 -
Bratches: Alonso right to call F1 predictableFormula 1's commercial director Sean Bratches believes that Fernando Alonso is right to label the sport "predictable". Last week, the Spaniard announced that he wo...
21 Aug 2018 12:38 -
Sainz denies Verstappen vetoed Red Bull moveCarlos Sainz has dismissed suggestions that Max Verstappen vetoed a potential switch to Red Bull. A seat at the energy drink team opened up at the beginning of August when Danie...
21 Aug 2018 11:35 -
Marko "can't understand" Ricciardo's Renault moveRed Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says he can't understand Daniel Ricciardo's decision to leave the energy drink team for Renault. The Australian revealed at the start of...
21 Aug 2018 11:01 -
Alonso expecting challenging weekend at SpaFernando Alonso admits that McLaren is in for a challenging three days at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend. The Woking squad has struggled throughout the 2018 season, and has...
21 Aug 2018 10:24 -
Gasly: Verstappen partnership positive for Red BullPierre Gasly says that partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull next season is a positive thing for the team. The Milton Keynes outfit confirmed on Tuesday evening that Gasly would...
21 Aug 2018 10:09 -
Gasly to replace Ricciardo at Red BullPierre Gasly will join Red Bull Racing for the 2019 season, replacing the outgoing Daniel Ricciardo. Gasly will partner Max Verstappen at the team, and gets the senior team call...
20 Aug 2018 20:56 -
Norris to make FP1 debut at SpaLando Norris will make his Formula 1 weekend debut at Spa-Francorchamps on Friday, as McLaren has confirmed the Briton will drive the MCL33 during the first free practice sessio...
20 Aug 2018 18:32 -
Wolff: Very difficult to predict Spa pecking orderToto Wolff believes that there is no clear favourite to take victory at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. Formula 1 returns after its usual summer break on Friday, wit...
20 Aug 2018 15:38 -
Haas aiming to keep up strong formHaas is hoping to keep its strong run of form going as Formula 1 enters the second half of the 2018 season. The American team has scored points in the last five races, including...
20 Aug 2018 14:51 -
Perez has no regrets over rejecting RenaultSergio Perez says that he has no regrets over rejecting Renault when the French squad approached him. The Mexican was heavily linked to a Renault move for the 2017 season, befor...
20 Aug 2018 13:53 -
Alonso backs Sainz's switch to McLarenFernando Alonso has backed Carlos Sainz's move to McLaren, claiming that his compatriot has "everything he needs to lead" the team. Sainz will move to the Woking b...
20 Aug 2018 11:40 -
McLaren have a plan for James Key arrivalMcLaren CEO Zak Brown says that the team has a plan when it comes to bringing in James Key. The Woking outfit previously announced that the current Toro Rosso technica...
20 Aug 2018 11:15 -
Button "sure" Alonso would return to competitive F1Jenson Button thinks that Fernando Alonso did the right thing by leaving F1, but holding onto the option that he could return in the future. Alonso will not race in the sport ne...
20 Aug 2018 10:32 -
Sauber as "best of the rest" not unrealistic for 2019 - Ericsson
Marcus Ericsson believes that there is nothing wrong with Sauber aiming to be the best of the rest team for the 2019 season. Last week, Sauber's chairman Pascal Pi...
20 Aug 2018 10:16 -
Kubica admits Williams development role is a "good surprise"Robert Kubica says that his role as Williams' development driver in 2018 has been much more enjoyable than he was expecting. The Pole joined the Grove outfit at the start of...
20 Aug 2018 09:54 -
Renault to bring new floor to Belgian GPRenault will introduce a new floor and other aerodynamic parts at the Belgian Grand Prix later this month. The Spa-Francorchamps circuit will see the return of Formula 1, as the...
17 Aug 2018 15:24 -
Raikkonen "cannot understand" Rosberg's pundit roleKimi Raikkonen admits that he finds it difficult to understand Nico Rosberg's new role in the paddock. The German retired from F1 racing following his championship victory i...
17 Aug 2018 14:28 -
Ericsson admits need for qualifying improvementMarcus Ericsson says that there is room for improvement when it comes to his qualifying efforts, admitting he is lacking confidence in the car. In the opening 12 sessions of the...
17 Aug 2018 13:47 -
Perez deal due in "days"
Sergio Perez says that a new deal is due in days, as he looks set to stay on with Force India. The Mexican is out of contract at the end of the year, however it is believed that...
17 Aug 2018 13:17 -
Alonso expects "long wait" before confirming 2019 plans
Fernando Alonso expects a long wait before he announces his plans for 2019. The Spaniard will leave Formula 1 at the end of the season, after spending 17 years involved in ...
17 Aug 2018 12:22 -
Abiteboul hails "great contributor" SainzCyril Abiteboul has offered his praise to Carlos Sainz, who will be leaving Renault at the end of the season. On Thursday, McLaren announced that Sainz would be joining the team...
17 Aug 2018 11:35 -
Steiner says Magnussen has to "ruffle feathers"Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has once again defended his driver against criticism that the Dane drives too aggressively. Magnussen has built up a reputation of bein...
17 Aug 2018 10:51 -
Alonso: Lack of action forced F1 exitFernando Alonso says that the lack of on-track action during Formula 1 races prompted his exit from the sport. The Spaniard announced on Tuesday that he would be departing the s...
17 Aug 2018 10:30 -
Felix da Costa reveals he spoke to Toro Rosso in 2017Antonio Felix da Costa says that he was in contact with Toro Rosso in 2017 before the team brought in Brendon Hartley, despite not having enough points on his superlicence for a...
17 Aug 2018 10:09 -
How the 2019 grid is shaping upThe pieces are starting to fall into place in terms of settling the line-ups for the 2019 season, as this week we have had two big announcements. Fernando Alonso first reve...
17 Aug 2018 09:36 -
Video: Riccairdo and Verstappen reflect on 2018 season so farRed Bull has had a mixed season so far, from the highs of winning three Grands Prix, to the lows of seeing both cars retire from at Baku after a late race crash. Its driver...
16 Aug 2018 15:43 -
Lowe says it's difficult to judge 2019 front wingPaddy Lowe admits that it is difficult for Williams to judge what impact the new front wings will have on next year's cars. The aerodynamic regulations are getting a minor s...
16 Aug 2018 14:52 -
McLaren confirm Sainz deal for 2019Carlos Sainz will join McLaren for the 2019 season, the team has confirmed. The Woking-based squad has hired Sainz as Fernando Alonso's replacement, who announced on Tuesday...
16 Aug 2018 14:19 -
Ocon: Mercedes seat just "a matter of time"Esteban Ocon believes that a full-time drive with Mercedes is just a matter of time. The Frenchman joined the German squad's junior roster in 2015, one year before he made h...
16 Aug 2018 12:57 -
Sauber aim to be 'best of the rest' in 2019Sauber's chairman Pascal Picci says that the team is aiming at becoming Formula 1's fourth best team next year. The Swiss squad is on a path of resurgence as it mak...
16 Aug 2018 12:20 -
Vettel/Hamilton title fight "possibly the best ever" - CoulthardFormer Grand Prix driver David Coulthard says that the 2018 fight between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton is "possibly the best ever" title bout. The pair is going...
16 Aug 2018 10:39 -
Pirelli: Two mandatory pit stops wouldn't make F1 more excitingPirelli's head of motorsport Mario Isola says that forcing teams into two mandatory pit stops during a race wouldn't make Formula 1 more exciting. Since 2017, when Pirel...
16 Aug 2018 10:19 -
Alonso set for IndyCar road course testFernando Alonso will test a Honda-powered Andretti Autosport Dallara DW12 early next month, according to RACER. The test will give Alonso an insight into the series he coul...
16 Aug 2018 09:57 -
Hamilton says it's "far too early" to think about titleLewis Hamilton believes that it is far too early to think about the world title, believing there are more twists coming in the eventful 2018 season. The Briton currently holds a...
15 Aug 2018 15:41 -
Lauda unable to travel by air after lung operationNiki Lauda may be absent from the Formula 1 paddock for the rest of the season as he recovers from his lung transplant operation. The Austrian had an emergency&nb...
15 Aug 2018 14:46 -
Chester: Renault needs to push on with 2018 development
Renault's chassis boss Nick Chester says that the team can't afford to spend too much time developing its 2019 car and lose focus on this year's challenger. The Fren...
15 Aug 2018 14:13 -
Grosjean compares his 2018 form to Djokovic in tennisRomain Grosjean has compared his 2018 form to that of Novak Djokovic in tennis. The Frenchman has had a mixed year so far this season, failing to score points in the opening nin...
15 Aug 2018 12:15
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Bahrain International Circuit - Winter testing
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