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Vettel confident of avoiding recent race-pace slumps in Brazil
Sebastian Vettel has expressed hope that he will be able to fight for the Brazilian Grand Prix race win on Sunday. In recent races, Ferrari has not been able to challenge for v...

16 Nov 2019 21:38
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Hamilton: P3 the best Mercedes could've hoped for
Lewis Hamilton says third place was the best that Mercedes could have managed during qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Briton will start Sunday's race from the s...

16 Nov 2019 20:53
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Verstappen aiming to 'finish off' unfinished business in Brazil

Max Verstappen is aiming to end the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix on a high on Sunday by taking victory for Red Bull. The Dutchman claimed pole position for the race on Saturday, b...

16 Nov 2019 20:30
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Qualifying: Verstappen edges Vettel for pole in Brazil
Max Verstappen has taken pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix, edging out Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel for the top spot. The Dutchman set a 1:07.508 in Q3, going ...

16 Nov 2019 20:03
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Racing Point will be 'nowhere near' $175m budget cap
Racing Point will be "nowhere near" spending the $175 million budget cap that has been set for 2021. In just over a year, Formula 1 will have an injection of fr...

16 Nov 2019 17:51
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FP3: Hamilton 0.026s ahead of Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton has topped the final practice session from Interlagos, boasting a gap of two-tenths of a second over Max Verstappen. It marks the first time this weekend that Me...

16 Nov 2019 17:02
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Vettel: Ferrari victory in Brazil will silence allegations
Sebastian Vettel believes a successful weekend for Ferrari in Sao Paulo will silence allegations that the team is cheating with its engine. Speaking after the US Gra...

16 Nov 2019 15:33
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Marko suspects full power for Ferrari on Friday: 'Otherwise everyone thinks they're cheating'
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has suggested that Ferrari tuned their engines to deliver full power during the Friday practice sessions in Brazil. Ahead of both race we...

16 Nov 2019 14:09
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Hamilton: Wolff's absence makes no difference in Mercedes camp
Lewis Hamilton denies that Toto Wolff's absence from the Formula 1 paddock this weekend in Brazil is having any sort of negative impact on the team. Wolff did not travel wi...

16 Nov 2019 11:54
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Hulkenberg confident of points despite 'half a day' of Friday running
Renault driver Nico Hulkenberg is confident that the team can deliver at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix, despite only having what he called 'half a day' of prac...

16 Nov 2019 10:33
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Horner brushes off Albon's FP1 crash
Christian Horner has played down the significance of Alexander Albon's crash towards the end of the opening practice session in Brazil. As the circuit was drying in the clo...

16 Nov 2019 09:16
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Photos: Friday at the Brazilian Grand Prix
The first day of on-track action took place on Friday, with Alexander Albon and Sebastian Vettel topping both practice sessions. Below, take a look at all the photos from the da...

15 Nov 2019 23:48
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Gasly: Toro Rosso/Honda knew engine would give in 'at some point'
Pierre Gasly says Toro Rosso and Honda knew that his engine would give up at some point due to the excessive mileage it has accumulated this season. Gasly's FP2 session end...

15 Nov 2019 22:10
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Kubica: Disposed water from Haas car caused FP2 crash
Robert Kubica says that water pushed onto the racing line from a Haas car during the start of second practice caused his spin into the barrier. The Pole failed to se...

15 Nov 2019 21:38
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FP2: Vettel narrowly heads Leclerc in second practice
Sebastian Vettel has ended the second practice session from Interlagos on top of the timesheets, narrowly leading teammate Charles Leclerc. Just 0.021s separated the two Ferrar...

15 Nov 2019 20:31
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Hamilton set for 'stressful' fresh contract negotiations
Lewis Hamilton is set to begin fresh contract negotiations but has affirmed that he will take his time when penning a new deal. Last year, Hamilton signed a two-year deal with ...

15 Nov 2019 18:25
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Video: Watch Albon crash out of FP1 in Brazil
Alexander Albon topped the opening practice session in Brazil, however his session ended in the barriers when he slid off a damp circuit on lick tyres. Below, you can see a repl...

15 Nov 2019 16:48
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FIA confirms Leclerc's grid penalty for Brazil GP
The FIA has confirmed that Charles Leclerc will drop ten places for this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix after being fitted with a new internal combustion engine. At t...

15 Nov 2019 16:36
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FP1: Albon tops opening session before crash
Alexander Albon has topped the opening practice session of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend, however his session ended in the barriers. The session started under very wet...

15 Nov 2019 16:31
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Retaining Albon the 'smartest' way to continue - Verstappen
Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull has made the "smartest" call in opting to keep Alexander Albon for the 2020 season. Albon joined Red Bull midway through th...

15 Nov 2019 13:34
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Ricciardo: Renault starting to gain consistency
Daniel Ricciardo is confident that Renault is starting to gain some consistency as the 2019 season comes to a close. The year has been difficult for the Enstone squad, as...

15 Nov 2019 12:51
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Verstappen: Red Bull doesn't need rain to be competitive in Brazil
Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull doesn't need rain in order to mix it up at the front of the field at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. Last year in Interlagos,...

15 Nov 2019 11:25
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Kubica pleased with physical performance of F1 comeback
Robert Kubica says he is pleased with how his body has reacted to the physical challenges of Formula 1 amid a difficult comeback to the sport. Kubica returned to F1 after eight...

15 Nov 2019 10:37
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Hulkenberg open to IndyCar switch
Nico Hulkenberg has confirmed that he would be open to a switch to the IndyCar Series - but affirmed that any such deal would not see him take part in road course events. Repor...

15 Nov 2019 09:12
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Photos: Thursday at the Brazilian Grand Prix
With the on-track action at Interlagos set to get underway tomorrow, drivers carried out their media duties and walked the circuit on Thursday. Below, you can see all of our pho...

14 Nov 2019 21:25
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1988 McLaren MP4/4 returns to the Interlagos circuit
The 1988 McLaren MP4/4 car that was raced by Ayrton Senna returned to the Interlagos Circuit on Thursday ahead of this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. The MP4/4 remains the...

14 Nov 2019 20:28
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How to watch the Brazilian GP this weekend
The penultimate round of the 2019 Formula 1 world championship takes place this weekend, with Interlagos hosting the Brazilian Grand Prix. Below, you can check out the times th...

14 Nov 2019 18:40
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Albon labels Red Bull 2020 confirmation as 'crazy'
Alexander Albon has stated that it's "crazy" that he has been retained by Red Bull for the 2020 season. Earlier this week, the energy drink squad confirmed him al...

14 Nov 2019 17:36
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Bottas: 2021 regulations will definitely bring closer competition
Valtteri Bottas has expressed his confidence in the 2021 regulations, insisting that the competition between the teams will improve. Two weeks ago at the US Grand Prix, Formula...

14 Nov 2019 16:45
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FIA issues another technical directive to teams
The FIA has issued another technical directive to the Formula 1 teams ahead o this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. Last time out the US, teams were issues with a directive ...

14 Nov 2019 15:02
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Alonso: Verstappen the best in F1 right now
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso has ranked Max Verstappen as the best current F1 driver due to his "exciting" racecraft. Verstappen has taken two gr...

14 Nov 2019 14:31
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Weather forecast for the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend
The Interlagos circuit plays host to the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend. The event is often met with unpredictable or torrential weather, with the most recent rain-...

14 Nov 2019 10:23
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F1 plans to gradually increase bio-components in fuel
Formula 1 is hoping to gradually increase bio-components in its fuel as part of its plan to make the sport carbon neutral by 2030. Earlier this week, F1 announced the proj...

14 Nov 2019 09:10
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Press conference schedule for 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix
The FIA has confirmed the drivers and team members that will take part in the press conferences for the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix. On Thursday, one day before the action kicks ...

13 Nov 2019 16:04
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Slower lap times in 2021 will make no difference - Raikkonen
Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen believes the supposed gains in lap times for the 2021 regulations will not make any difference to the racing as long as it improves the over...

13 Nov 2019 14:33
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Hamilton struggles to see sense in possible 25-race calendar
Current world champion Lewis Hamilton has voiced his concerns at a possible future 25 race calendar, believing that there isn't much sense to expand from the current number ...

13 Nov 2019 12:16
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McLaren wants to secure fourth before committing to 2020
McLaren is looking to secure fourth place in the constructors' championship before it fully commits to the 2020 season. The Woking squad currently sits 38 points ahead of R...

13 Nov 2019 10:51
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Ferrari's race pace 'not as bad as it looks' - Leclerc
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari's race pace is "not as bad as it looks" as it has failed to win a race in the last four despite its strong pace in qualifying. Prior ...

13 Nov 2019 09:31
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Latifi in Kubica's car for FP1 in Brazil
Nicholas Latifi will take part in his final free practice one session of the 2019 season this weekend in Brazil. The Canadian well get behind the wheel of the FW42 for an openi...

12 Nov 2019 17:49
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Hulkenberg: Experience makes you understand harsh realities of F1
Nico Hulkenberg says that more experience in Formula 1 makes a driver understand the tough structure of the business. Hulkenberg is set to miss out on a drive in 2020, as he wi...

12 Nov 2019 15:36
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Leclerc set for Brazilian GP grid penalty
Charles Leclerc is set to take a grid penalty at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix as Ferrari will fit a new power unit to his car. The Monegasque driver has not yet take...

12 Nov 2019 12:22
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Toro Rosso retains Kvyat and Gasly for 2020
Toro Rosso has confirmed that it will stick with Daniil Kvyat and Pierre Gasly for the 2020 season. Red Bull also announced on Tuesday that Alexander Albon would remain at the ...

12 Nov 2019 11:12
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Red Bull sticks with Albon for 2020 season
Red Bull has confirmed that Alexander Albon will remain with the team for the 2020 season alongside Max Verstappen. Albon joined Red Bull midway through the 2019 season, replac...

12 Nov 2019 10:56
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Bottas: No interest in having 'easier' teammate
Valtteri Bottas has denied that he would prefer to have an easier to beat teammate by his side going forward in order to win more races. Bottas joined Mercedes in 2017, partner...

12 Nov 2019 09:21
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F1 announces plan to become carbon neutral by 2030
Formula 1 has announced its plan to become a carbon-neutral sport by 2030. The aim of the project is to eliminate the carbon footprint that F1 emits during race weekends, ...

12 Nov 2019 01:34
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Marko: Honda has not decided on F1 future
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that Honda has not yet decided on its future in Formula 1 beyond 2020. The Japanese manufacturer returned to the sport in 20...

11 Nov 2019 16:21
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Leclerc expecting 2021 cars to look 'more aggressive' than renders
Charles Leclerc is expecting the 2021 cars to be "more aggressive" than the original renders that were released by Formula 1. For the 2021 season, the sport will chan...

11 Nov 2019 14:06
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Toto Wolff to be absent from Mercedes for Brazilian GP
Toto Wolff has confirmed that he will not be at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix with Mercedes. Last time out in the US, Lewis Hamilton wrapped up his sixth world driver...

11 Nov 2019 13:41
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Hamilton not comparing himself to other athletes
Lewis Hamilton has refused to compare himself to other athletes, insisting that he wishes to write his own story in sport. Last time out at the US Grand Prix, Hamilton secured ...

11 Nov 2019 13:03
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Kubica: No Williams tensions ahead of exit
Robert Kubica has denied that there are tensions within Williams ahead of his exit from the team at the end of the 2019 season. Kubica announced earlier this year that he ...

11 Nov 2019 11:47
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Grosjean: Great to see Haas admit drivers were right about 2019 car
Romain Grosjean has been left encouraged by Guenther Steiner's comments relating to how Haas should have listened to its drivers about the 2019 car. Haas' 2019 challeng...

11 Nov 2019 10:08
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2021 regulations won't influence Raikkonen's F1 future
Kimi Raikkonen has denied that the 2021 regulations will have an influence on his decision to remain in Formula 1 after the 2020 season. The Finn joined Alfa Romeo in 2019 on a...

11 Nov 2019 09:19
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Vettel disagrees with Brawn over 2017 rule change criticism
Sebastian Vettel has hit back at comments made by Ross Brawn last week regarding the rule change that introduced faster, higher downforce cars in 2017. Brawn's arguement wa...

10 Nov 2019 13:15
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Overheating the reason for Austin 2020 compound testing, not grip - Isola
Pirelli F1 chief Mario Isola has spoke on drivers' concerns over the proposed 2020 tires, saying that the testing of grip was not the main focus of the tire running during f...

10 Nov 2019 11:09
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2021 regulations a 'starting point' - Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff has said that his Mercedes team are taking the 2021 regulations as a 'starting point' as he believes that further changes will be made. According to ...

10 Nov 2019 09:48
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Hakkinen: 2021 rules should see more teams winning races
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen believes that the 2021 regulations will allow more teams to win races. Last week in Austin, F1 revealed its vision for the futur...

09 Nov 2019 16:15
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McLaren could offer F1 tests to O'Ward and Askew
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has admitted that he "wouldn't be surprised" to see one of its IndyCar drivers behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car in the future. In 2020, t...

09 Nov 2019 14:35
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Ricciardo: McLaren has wider qualifying window than Renault
Daniel Ricciardo says McLaren has a wider window to extract potential from the car than what Renault has. McLaren is set to end the 2019 campaign fourth in the constructors'...

09 Nov 2019 11:04
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Hamilton reminds Berger of F1 legend Senna
Former grand prix driver Gerhard Berger says that Lewis Hamilton reminds him of three-time Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna. Hamilton clinched his sixth world title last time ou...

09 Nov 2019 09:39
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Ocon expects 2019 experience with Mercedes to 'come in handy' at Renault
Esteban Ocon believes the experience that he has gained with Mercedes this year will help him when he moves to Renault in 2020. The Frenchman will replace Nuco Hulkenberg at th...

08 Nov 2019 17:11
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Chadwick: F1 dream further away despite W Series success
Jamie Chadwick feels an opportunity in Formula 1 feels further away now despite her championship success in the W Series this year. The Briton took the maiden W Series title an...

08 Nov 2019 14:40
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Raikkonen not concerned about Alfa Romeo's 2020 pace
Kimi Raikkonen denies he has concerns over Alfa Romeo's pace for the 2020 season following a tough year in 2019. After scoring points at the opening four races of the 2019 ...

08 Nov 2019 12:53
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Leclerc: Finishing third in championship standings would be 'crazy'
Charles Leclerc admits that finishing third in the drivers' world championship would be a "crazy" personal achievement for him. The Monegasque driver, who is curr...

08 Nov 2019 12:01
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Mercedes celebrates six titles at Brackley and Brixworth
Last weekend at the US Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton picked up his sixth world drivers' championship, crossing the line in second place teammate Valtteri Bottas. It marked the...

08 Nov 2019 10:39
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Masi believes track leniency becoming 'more clear' with drivers
Leniency between drivers as they race on circuit is now becoming 'more and more clear' with drivers and what they can and cannot do while battling with each other, accor...

08 Nov 2019 09:35
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Norris: I've always looked up to Hamilton
Lando Norris has spoken in admiration of compatriot Lewis Hamilton, who clinched his sixth world drivers' championship last weekend in the US. Crossing the line in second p...

07 Nov 2019 17:17
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Is an IndyCar switch on the cards for Hulkenberg?
Following Alfa Romeo's decision to extend Antonio Giovinazzi's contract for the 2020 season, Nico Hulkenberg's prospects of remaining in F1 look less likely. The Ge...

07 Nov 2019 14:51
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Vettel denies he envies Hamilton's F1 success
Sebastian Vettel denies that he has feelings of envy towards Lewis Hamilton amid the success the latter has enjoyed in recent years. Last time out at the US Grand Prix, Hamilto...

07 Nov 2019 13:20
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Kubica had 'worse than bad' race in Austin
Robert Kubica has described his US Grand Prix as "worse than bad" as he struggled to find grip before retiring from the race. The Pole made his one and only pit stop ...

07 Nov 2019 12:01
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Steiner: Haas will appreciate the good days going forward
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has vowed that the team will enjoy good days in the future following a difficult 2019 campaign. With two races left to run this season, the...

07 Nov 2019 10:42
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