Formula-1 News: 2018

Monday, December 31, 2018

Can 2019 be Ferrari's year in F1? - SkySports F1

A full decade has now passed since Ferrari won a Formula 1 world title.

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McLaren: Indy 500 presence increases appeal to sponsors | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: McLaren: F1's limited US presence makes Indy 500 bid more appealing to sponsors • Albon 'begged for 2018 Formula Two drive'

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Crash damage cost Toro Rosso F1 team more than €2m in 2018 - Autosport

Toro Rosso spent more than €2million because of a number of heavy crashes its drivers suffered during the 2018 Formula 1 season

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F1 tech review: How Ferrari fell short after getting on top - Motorsport.com

...Keep reading

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The top 10 Formula 1 stories of the 2018 season - Autosport

The 2018 Formula 1 season was packed with a bumper mix of stories and sub-plots that centred on an explosive driver market and technical intrigue

Read more: The top 10 Formula 1 stories of the 2018 season - Autosport

The complete RaceFans 2018 F1 season review | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

As 2018 draws to a close, read our complete review of last year's championship including all the driver rankings, team reports, statistics and much more.

Read more: The complete RaceFans 2018 F1 season review | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Toro Rosso spent €2m on crash damage in 2018 - Motorsport.com

The Red Bull junior team ended its first year with Honda ninth in the constructors’ championship after scoring 33 points, earning a best result of fourth with Pierre Gasly.
Toro Rosso team boss Franz Tost has revealed that the opposite end of its fortunes were several costly shunts, including first-lap accidents for Gasly in Spain and Brendon Hartley in Canada.
“We had highlights this ...Keep reading

Read more: Toro Rosso spent €2m on crash damage in 2018 - Motorsport.com

Hamilton and Mercedes succeed in their toughest challenge yet | 2018 F1 season review: Mercedes - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes faced their strongest opposition yet from Ferrari in 2018, but were more than equal to the challenge.

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Williams F1 team reached 'bottom of the trench' performance in 2018 - Autosport

The Williams Formula 1 found the "bottom of the trench" performance-wise in 2018, according to chief technical officer Paddy Lowe

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Williams reached "bottom of the trench" in 2018 - Motorsport.com

Williams finished 10th in the constructors’ championship, the worst result in its history, as its FW41 proved fundamentally flawed and its young drivers Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin scored just seven points between them.
That result followed four podium-finishing seasons in which the team managed to finish in the top five.
Lowe told Motorsport.com: “It’s been a very tough season ...Keep reading

Read more: Williams reached "bottom of the trench" in 2018 - Motorsport.com

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Hamilton, Vettel: Max ready for title - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel believe Max Verstappen has proved he is ready to challenge for the title in 2019, so long as the Red Bull-Honda package delivers.

Read more: Hamilton, Vettel: Max ready for title - SkySports F1

19 reasons to be excited for 2019 - SkySports F1

There is plenty to look forward to on Sky Sports in 2019.

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Horner: The RB14 chassis was the ‘strongest’ - PlanetF1

Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes that the chassis of their car, the RB14, was the best on the grid in 2018.

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Arrivabene: We need a fighter mentality - PlanetF1

Maurizio Arrivabene has admitted that Ferrari need to change their mentality "from a fighter to a winner" in 2019.

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“It’s a shame you can’t have more than two drivers” – Lowe on Sirotkin | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: "It's a shame you can't have more than two drivers" - Lowe on Sirotkin • Ricciardo wasn't sure if Mercedes interest was real • Honda sees reliability gained

Read more: “It’s a shame you can’t have more than two drivers” – Lowe on Sirotkin | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Alonso: Schumacher is my greatest rival - PlanetF1

Fernando Alonso has had battles with plenty of drivers over his Formula 1 career, but he says that Michael Schumacher is his greatest rival.

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The PlanetF1 big quiz of 2018 - PlanetF1

As it is the New Year, why not have a go at our big quiz of 2018, and see how much you can remember from this past season.

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Five drivers most under pressure in 2019 - PlanetF1

Going into the 2019 campaign, there are several drivers who will have to deal with a lot pressure when they get in the car.

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Horner: Communication key for Red Bull-Honda - PlanetF1

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says that communication between themselves and new engine manufacturers Honda is imperative.

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Albon begged DAMS for F2 seat in 2018 - PlanetF1

New Toro Rosso man Alexander Albon begged DAMS managing director Francois Sicard for a 2018 Formula 2 race seat.

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Grosjean ‘had an upper hand’ on Magnussen - PlanetF1

Romain Grosjean believes he had the upper hand over his Haas team-mate Kevin Magnussen over the second part of the season.

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Honda's 2018 reliability completely different - Autosport

The reliability of Honda's Formula 1 engine reached a "comfortable" level in 2018 that was "completely different" to its previous years with McLaren

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Red Bull did everything to keep Ricciardo - PlanetF1

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed that his team did everything they could to convince Daniel Ricciardo to stay.

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Hamilton "changed the reference" like Senna or Schumacher - Motorsport.com

Hamilton wrapped up a fifth world title this year with a season that featured a joint-personal best tally of 11 wins from 21 races, despite increased opposition from Ferrari and, late on, Red Bull.
F1 managing director of motorsport Brawn highlighted Hamilton’s “quite exceptional” pole lap in Singapore, where Mercedes was expected to be third-best before Hamilton topped qualifying and ...Keep reading

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Hamilton changed Formula 1 reference like Senna and Schumacher - Autosport

Lewis Hamilton reached a "surreal level" in 2018 that was similar to how Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna changed the "reference" for Formula 1 drivers, says Ross Brawn

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Honda's reliability level "completely different" in 2018 - Motorsport.com

Honda partnered with Toro Rosso for 2018 and scored more points with Red Bull’s junior team than it managed in two of the three years spent with McLaren.
That effort included a fourth-place finish in Bahrain, Honda’s best result since rejoining the F1 grid in 2015, and the higher performance peaks came with improved reliability too.
After nine-Honda related retirements for McLaren in ...Keep reading

Read more: Honda's reliability level "completely different" in 2018 - Motorsport.com

Vettel’s errors thwart Ferrari title hopes | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

It said a lot about Ferrari's 2018 season that their constructors' championship hopes lasted longer than Sebastian Vettel's bid to win the drivers' title did.

Read more: Vettel’s errors thwart Ferrari title hopes | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Can Renault close on F1's big three? - SkySports F1

Renault believe they can "close the gap" to F1's leading three teams in 2019, claiming developments for next season look "very promising".

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Saturday, December 29, 2018

Russell: Ill-timed failures made F2 title fight harder | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Ill-timed failures made F2 title fight harder - Russell • Grosjean 'made mistakes I shouldn't have' • Murray receives CBE

Read more: Russell: Ill-timed failures made F2 title fight harder | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Kubica: ‘I would also have doubts’ about return - PlanetF1

Robert Kubica has admitted that he understands why question marks remain over his ability, and that he would have doubts about his return.

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Szafnauer: 2018 was ‘the most stressful year’ - PlanetF1

Otmar Szafnauer has revealed just how much the Force India team were affected by the growing financial crisis in the early part of last year.

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Lowe tips Russell to match Leclerc’s rise - PlanetF1

Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe believes that George Russell has the potential to match Charles Leclerc's rapid rise to the top.

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Wolff: Russia team orders ‘broke my heart’ - PlanetF1

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has admitted that the decision to swap their drivers around in Russia to give Lewis Hamilton the win was heartbreaking.

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F1 tech review: Did Red Bull really have the best chassis? - Motorsport.com

Red Bull’s belief in its ability to create the best car often led to criticism of engine supplier Renault, which has struggled in comparison to rivals under the hybrid regulations. This season can be seen as somewhat of a transitional year for Red Bull then, as it makes the switch to full-factory Honda power for 2019, a move which it hopes will truly catapult the team into a three-way battle for ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 tech review: Did Red Bull really have the best chassis? - Motorsport.com

Grosjean proud of comeback against Magnussen - Motorsport.com

Grosjean failed to score points in any of the first eight races of the season, suffering a high-profile botched pitstop in Australia but also making major errors in Azerbaijan and Spain.
Magnussen scored 27 points in that same period, but Grosjean hit back with fourth place – Haas’s best result in F1 – in Austria and then finished in the top 10 in seven of the next 12 grands ...Keep reading

Read more: Grosjean proud of comeback against Magnussen - Motorsport.com

Haas Formula 1 driver Grosjean proud of comeback versus Magnussen - Autosport

Romain Grosjean is proud of his comeback against Haas Formula 1 team-mate Kevin Magnussen in 2018 and believes he did a "great job" to recover the way he did

Read more: Haas Formula 1 driver Grosjean proud of comeback versus Magnussen - Autosport

Analysis: How F1 teams spent $2.2 billion in 2018 | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Formula 1's 10 teams spent $2.2 billion between them in 2018. Find out which of them were the best - and worst - value for money.

Read more: Analysis: How F1 teams spent $2.2 billion in 2018 | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Designer Gordon Murray awarded a CBE in New Year Honours - Autosport

Former Brabham and McLaren Formula 1 designer Professor Gordon Murray has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in the 2019 Queen's New Year Honours

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Red Bull F1 boss Horner says team did everything to keep Ricciardo - Autosport

Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner believes that his team did everything it could to retain Daniel Ricciardo for the 2019 Formula 1 season

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Red Bull tried everything to keep Ricciardo - Motorsport.com

After weeks of discussions, Ricciardo was expected to sign a new contract with the Milton Keynes-based squad shortly after the Hungarian Grand Prix at the end of July.
But the Australian opted instead to join Renault and caught Horner and Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marko by surprise when he informed them of his decision.
“We looked at it and I think we did everything that we possibly ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull tried everything to keep Ricciardo - Motorsport.com

Red Bull’s best hybrid era season fails to save Renault relationship | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Red Bull had their strongest season of the V6 hybrid era so far, but it wasn't enough to save their relationship with engine supplier Renault.

Read more: Red Bull’s best hybrid era season fails to save Renault relationship | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Friday, December 28, 2018

Wishing l could forget my week in Grenoble - SkySports F1

Schumacher: Five years since ski crash - SkySports F1

December 29 marks the fifth anniversary of Michael Schumacher's skiing accident which resulted in the Formula 1 legend suffering life-changing injuries.

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Design legend Gordon Murray gets CBE in Queen’s New Year Honours - Motorsport.com

The former Brabham and McLaren designer’s accolade is in recognition of his ‘Services to Motoring’ – rewarding his lifetime’s work in the automotive sector as well as on the racetrack.
“It is extremely humbling to receive a CBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours,” said Murray, 72. “I’ve spent more than 50 years doing what I love, working with a wealth of highly-talented and ...Keep reading

Read more: Design legend Gordon Murray gets CBE in Queen’s New Year Honours - Motorsport.com

Williams don’t deserve to be at the back – Bottas | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Williams don't deserve to be at the back - Bottas • Extra ballast suggested as alternative to grid penalties • Verstappen: Ocon incident was 'very normal'

Read more: Williams don’t deserve to be at the back – Bottas | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Vettel needs ‘stronger package’ from Ferrari - PlanetF1

Sebastian Vettel has called on Ferrari to give him a quicker car in 2019, as he aims to get his hands on that elusive fifth World Championship.

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Mercedes wanted Ocon to improve in quali - PlanetF1

Esteban Ocon has admitted that his improvement in qualifying in 2018 was important, as Mercedes wanted to see him making gains in that area.

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Mercedes deny trying to recruit Ferrari’s Binotto - PlanetF1

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has denied that the Silver Arrows have made an offer to current Ferrari technical director Mattia Binotto.

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Brawn: Engine manufacturers don’t want competition - PlanetF1

Formula 1 chief Ross Brawn believes that the current engine manufacturers do not want any more competition in the sport.

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F1 tech review: How Renault battled through rebuilding pain - Motorsport.com

Its withdrawal as a manufacturer at the end of the 2011 campaign had seen it fall into private ownership and although some success initially followed, the team lost key personnel and began to fall down the pecking order.
Renault went about a total overhaul of the Enstone operation over the last three years, with heavy investment in both infrastructure and the recruitment of new personnel.
In ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 tech review: How Renault battled through rebuilding pain - Motorsport.com

Giorgio Piola launches SHIFT Collection watches on Kickstarter - Autosport

A Formula 1-inspired timepiece - designed by tech-drawing legend Giorgio Piola - can be yours for as little as $315

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Ocon says Mercedes wanted to see qualifying gains - Motorsport.com

Ocon made his full-season debut with Force India last year and his qualifying record against the experienced Sergio Perez was 7-13 in the Mexican's favour.
However, Ocon improved in the second half of the season and the Mercedes junior, who will be sidelined in 2019 thanks to a bizarre series of events, continued that into 2019 and defeated Perez 15-5 in comparable sessions.
"It is my target ...Keep reading

Read more: Ocon says Mercedes wanted to see qualifying gains - Motorsport.com

F1 offers hints at grid penalty alternatives - Motorsport.com

As part of its 'F1 Fan Voice' online community, F1 regularly carries out surveys to gauge the opinions of its audience.
In the latest of these surveys, it notes that "Research conducted by Formula 1 shows that fans are not satisfied with the existing grid penalties system", and says it would like to "understand your view on some alternative options".

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F1 offers hints at grid penalty alternatives in new survey to fans - Autosport

Formula 1 has offered hints at possible alternatives to grid penalties in a new survey for fans

Read more: F1 offers hints at grid penalty alternatives in new survey to fans - Autosport

‘Tough’ dad helped Verstappen deal with Marko - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen has admitted that a "tough" upbringing from his father helped him to deal with Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marko.

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McLaren should ‘fear everyone’ in midfield - PlanetF1

Carlos Sainz believes that McLaren should be worried, and should "fear everyone" in the midfield battle going into 2019.

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Esteban Ocon: Mercedes wanted to see qualifying gains in 2018 - Autosport

Esteban Ocon says his improvement in Formula 1 qualifying this season was important because Mercedes wanted to see him in make gains in that area

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How close was it? 10 charts revealing F1 teams’ performance in 2018 | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

In 2018 Formula 1 enjoyed its closest competition since the V6 hybrid turbo rules were introduced. But only three teams were contenders for victory.

Read more: How close was it? 10 charts revealing F1 teams’ performance in 2018 | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Toto Wolff humbled to match F1 records of Schumacher/Ferrari era - Autosport

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he feels humbled to have joined Ferrari in winning five consecutive world championship doubles in Formula 1

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Matching Ferrari title record "humbling" - Wolff - Motorsport.com

Lewis Hamilton's title success this year has secured a clean sweep for Mercedes in the turbo hybrid era, and makes it only the second team in history after Ferrari to have won five drivers' and constructors' crowns on the trot.
Wolff says the achievement is something that he is immensely proud of, as he recalls a congratulatory phone call from FIA president Jean Todt, who was the mastermind ...Keep reading

Read more: Matching Ferrari title record "humbling" - Wolff - Motorsport.com

Renault narrowly wins the midfield fight | 2018 F1 season review: Renault - RaceFans

Renault continued its upward trend in 2018 but ended the season under a cloud following the arrest of its parent company's CEO.

Read more: Renault narrowly wins the midfield fight | 2018 F1 season review: Renault - RaceFans

Thursday, December 27, 2018

McLaren expects to repeat 2018 sponsor growth next year | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: McLaren expects to repeat 2018 sponsor growth next year • Schumacher's condition remains unclear ahead of crash anniversary

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Wolff ‘looking forward’ to Lauda’s return - PlanetF1

Toto Wolff has admitted that Niki Lauda will "definitely" return in 2019, and that he is "looking forward" to it.

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Sainz will ask Alonso for McLaren advice - PlanetF1

Carlos Sainz has admitted that he will look to elder statesman Fernando Alonso for advice as he begins a new chapter of his F1 career.

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Haas surprised to fight for P4 in 2018 - PlanetF1

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner has admitted that the team were surprised to be fighting for fourth place in the Constructors' Championship.

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McLaren restructure is an ‘ongoing process’ - PlanetF1

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has admitted that the team is "not done" when it comes to completing their restructuring process.

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Tost ‘shocked’ at Honda’s lack of knowledge - PlanetF1

Toro Rosso team boss Franz Tost has revealed that he was "shocked" at the lack of knowledge Honda had after its partnership with McLaren.

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WATCH: Alonso-Johnson car swap - SkySports F1

F1 tech review: The details that proved Haas was no Ferrari clone - Motorsport.com

That didn’t make it a copy of last year’s Ferrari as some have suggested though, rather a tribute – as it makes sense to take design cues from the larger teams when operating with less resources and a relatively meagre budget.
Join us as we take a look at some of the similar design elements that may have provoked such indignation and marvel at the complexity of the designs only used by ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 tech review: The details that proved Haas was no Ferrari clone - Motorsport.com

Haas surprised itself with 2018 F1 form - Motorsport.com

Having only entered F1 three years ago, the American-owned outfit showed the progress it had made with a run of strong performances from Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen.
And although Renault pipped it in the end for the best-of-the-rest spot behind the top three outfits, team boss Gunther Steiner has admitted that he too never expected things to go so well in 2018.
"I think we surprised ...Keep reading

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Webber still ‘concerned’ about Ricciardo to Renault - PlanetF1

Former F1 driver Mark Webber is still worried about his compatriots decision to move from Red Bull to Renault for the 2019 season and beyond.

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Steiner: The gap to the top three will be bigger - PlanetF1

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner believes that to start the 2019 season, the gap between the top three and the rest will be bigger.

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Ricciardo stopped caring about the statistics - PlanetF1

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that he stopped caring about the intra-team statistics as reliability became a factor in a dismal 2018 for the Australian.

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Rivals thought STR were crazy for Honda marriage - PlanetF1

Toro Rosso team boss Franz Tost has admitted that rivals on the grid told him that teaming up with Honda was "crazy".

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McLaren have five-year plan for winning again - PlanetF1

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has presented a five-year plan to the team to start winning races again, after six years without a victory.

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Steiner: Haas surprised to fight with Renault for top four in 2018 - Autosport

The Haas Formula 1 team has admitted it surprised itself by being able to fight with Renault for a top four place in the constructors' championship in 2018

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Haas make great gains but fall short of potential with fifth | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Fifth place in its third season of Formula 1 was an excellent result for Haas, though it had the potential to finish fourth.

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Honda chassis and power unit knowledge after McLaren 'shocked' Tost - Autosport

Toro Rosso Formula 1 team principal Franz Tost says he was "shocked" by how little specific car knowledge Honda had after its three-year partnership with McLaren

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Lack of car knowledge "shocked" Tost in first Honda meeting - Motorsport.com

Honda started supplying engines to Toro Rosso at the start of 2018 and scored its best finish of the year, a fourth place for Pierre Gasly in Bahrain, just two races in.
The team finished ninth in the constructors' championship with 33 points and Honda signed a deal to supply the Red Bull parent team from next season, replacing long-time engine partner Renault.

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Raikkonen’s US GP win was RaceFans’ readers’ top race of 2018 | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

The United States Grand Prix, which saw Kimi Raikkonen's first F1 victory for more than five years, was voted the best race of the season by RaceFans readers.

Read more: Raikkonen’s US GP win was RaceFans’ readers’ top race of 2018 | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Could Red Bull choose Le Mans over F1? - PlanetF1

Red Bull could leave Formula 1 in the near future, if the 2021 regulations do not coincide with the expectations of the team, with Le Mans a possibility.

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Lowe: “100 reasons” why Williams under-performed in 2018 | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: "100 reasons" why Williams under-performed in 2018 - Lowe • F1 costs must become "reasonable" - Renault • Red Bull open to Le Mans switch

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Stroll is ‘more complete driver’ after 2018 - PlanetF1

Lance Stroll believes he is now a "more complete driver" after a season of struggled with the Williams team in 2018.

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Vandoorne excited for Mercedes simulator role - PlanetF1

Stoffel Vandoorne might well be axed for 2019 by McLaren, but after earning a simulator role with Mercedes, the Belgian is excited for the season ahead.

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Russell ‘really wanted’ team-mate like Kubica - PlanetF1

George Russell has admitted that for his debut season in Formula 1, he "really wanted" a team-mate like the experienced Robert Kubica.

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Ricciardo stopped caring about stats vs team-mate Verstappen - Autosport

Daniel Ricciardo says that he stopped caring about his Formula 1 statistics in comparison to Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen, in a season plagued with reliability issues

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Ricciardo stopped caring about intra-team battle stats - Motorsport.com

Ricciardo, who will move to Renault in 2019, scored two wins early on in the season, in China and Monaco respectively but the rest of his season was marred by misfortune and he finished a distant sixth in the championship standings.
By comparison, Verstappen recovered from a tough start to the year to enjoy his strongest F1 campaign to date, finishing fourth in the championship, winning in ...Keep reading

Read more: Ricciardo stopped caring about intra-team battle stats - Motorsport.com

The cost of F1 revealed: How much teams spent in 2018 – part two | RacingLines - RaceFans

RaceFans' exclusive Formula 1 budgets analysis shows the three biggest teams spent more money in 2018 than the rest of their rivals put together.

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Claire Williams: Tripling budget wouldn’t have fixed ‘18 car - Autosport

Claire Williams believes her Formula 1 team's 2018 car was so flawed that it would have been difficult to improve "even if we had tripled" the budget

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Williams: Tripling budget wouldn’t have fixed ‘18 car - Motorsport.com

Williams finished 10th and last in the constructors’ championship in 2018, the team’s worst result in its long history.
Both Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin struggled to get to grips with the underperforming FW41 this season and were only able to score points on two occasions, in Azerbaijan and Italy.
“I think the problems were related to the global car, if you like – we’ve had ...Keep reading

Read more: Williams: Tripling budget wouldn’t have fixed ‘18 car - Motorsport.com

Red Bull could target Le Mans if 2021 F1 options are limited - Motorsport.com

The energy drinks company took over Jaguar's works entry for the 2005 F1 season and blossomed into the dominant force from 2010-13, winning four consecutive drivers' and constructors' titles.
Red Bull has been reduced to a sporadic race winner in the V6 turbo-hybrid era that began in 2014, but will switch from being a Renault engine customer to having de facto works Honda status for 2019 in a ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull could target Le Mans if 2021 F1 options are limited - Motorsport.com

Red Bull could switch to Le Mans if F1 options limited after 2020 - Autosport

Red Bull could target Le Mans 24 Hours success with an Aston Martin Valkyrie-based hypercar instead of Formula 1, if it does not see a viable post-2020 grand prix future

Read more: Red Bull could switch to Le Mans if F1 options limited after 2020 - Autosport

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Roborace keen to hold demonstration at Formula 1 grands prix - Autosport

The autonomous racing series Roborace is not limited to running alongside Formula E and would be open to demonstrating its driverless car technology alongside Formula 1 and other series

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The F1 test driver who now saves wild jaguars - Motorsport.com - General - Stories

Delightful company out of the cockpit, but hard-as-nails inside it – and prone to his fair share of huge shunts! – I’ve known Mario since his British Formula Ford days of 1995. While he’s still the amiable character he always was, his life is very different these days, but that steely determination remains.
Mario now dedicates his life to saving jaguars via a remarkable project linked ...Keep reading

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Hamilton is RaceFans readers’ 2018 F1 Driver of the Year | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton has been voted Formula 1 Driver of the Year by RaceFans readers for the second year in a row. Plus, all your Driver of the Weekend winners of 2018.

Read more: Hamilton is RaceFans readers’ 2018 F1 Driver of the Year | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Big read: drunk, covered in grass and pretending to be asleep - why does the world seem to love Raikkonen? - BBC F1

Just what is it about the aloof and indifferent nature of Kimi Raikkonen's character that sports fans find so engaging?

Read more: Big read: drunk, covered in grass and pretending to be asleep - why does the world seem to love Raikkonen? - BBC F1

Rivals thought Toro Rosso "totally crazy" to choose Honda - Motorsport.com

Toro Rosso swapped Renault engines for Honda for this year after the Japanese company finally split with McLaren after three tough campaigns.
McLaren slated Honda for poor performance and reliability but Honda regrouped alongside Toro Rosso, scored the best result since returning to F1 in 2015 and convinced Red Bull to join its junior team in using Honda’s engines next season.
“Honda was ...Keep reading

Read more: Rivals thought Toro Rosso "totally crazy" to choose Honda - Motorsport.com

Rivals thought Toro Rosso was 'crazy' to pick Honda F1 engines - Autosport

Honda's performance in the 2018 Formula 1 season was a "highlight" for Toro Rosso because rival teams thought it was "totally crazy" to choose the engine manufacturer

Read more: Rivals thought Toro Rosso was 'crazy' to pick Honda F1 engines - Autosport

Monday, December 24, 2018

F1 tech review: How McLaren’s engine switch exposed own failings - Motorsport.com

This deal came together extremely late in the car’s development cycle, so much so that it compromised the overall design decisions and weakened its challenge. The MCL33 was an evolution of its predecessors, cars that the team had often ‘talked up’ as being one of the best on the grid, save for the lack of performance and reliability from the Honda power unit.
However, the truncated ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 tech review: How McLaren’s engine switch exposed own failings - Motorsport.com

Magnussen: Haas only faced headwinds during 2018 F1 season - Autosport

Kevin Magnussen thinks Haas faced too much of a "headwind" in 2018 during a campaign where almost everything "that could go wrong did go wrong"

Read more: Magnussen: Haas only faced headwinds during 2018 F1 season - Autosport

Merry Christmas from PlanetF1! - PlanetF1

It's the most wonderful time of the year, apparently. Try telling that to a Formula 1 fan...

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Autosport readers' final F1 2018 driver ratings ranking revealed - Autosport

In 2018 Formula 1 fans had the chance to submit their own driver ratings for each grand prix as part of Autosport's popular feature

Read more: Autosport readers' final F1 2018 driver ratings ranking revealed - Autosport

McLaren discover dropping Honda was no cure-all | 2018 F1 season review: McLaren - RaceFans

In its first season after splitting from works engine partner Honda, McLaren discovered just how far it must go to become competitive again.

Read more: McLaren discover dropping Honda was no cure-all | 2018 F1 season review: McLaren - RaceFans

Our Christmas wish list for Formula 1 - PlanetF1

Make our wish come true, all we want for Christmas is...these five things to happen in Formula 1 in 2019 and beyond.

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PlanetF1’s bumper Christmas quiz! - PlanetF1

Had enough of the relatives over this busy Christmas period? Then test yourself on our general knowledge teasers!

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Haas faced "always a headwind" in 2018, says Magnussen - Motorsport.com

Although Haas had the fourth quickest car at times this year, it readily admits that its hopes of a better spot in the constructors’ championship were hit by a number of incidents and accidents.
“This year has felt like a lot of things that could go wrong did go wrong,” said Magnussen, who is confident that key lessons have been learned.
“It’s one of those where the wind is always ...Keep reading

Read more: Haas faced "always a headwind" in 2018, says Magnussen - Motorsport.com

Ricciardo: Gaps to Verstappen "don't show the true picture" - Motorsport.com

Abysmal reliability meant Ricciardo slipped to a distant sixth in the championship, 79 points behind Verstappen, after winning two of the first six races.
Verstappen outqualified Ricciardo 11 times in a row after the Aussie's Monaco triumph to comfortably win the intra-team battle 15-3 and end the year with an average qualifying advantage of 0.131s.
Ricciardo told Motorsport.com: “I am ...Keep reading

Read more: Ricciardo: Gaps to Verstappen "don't show the true picture" - Motorsport.com

Ricciardo: My 2018 F1 season vs Verstappen at Red Bull distorted - Autosport

Daniel Ricciardo reckons his qualifying record and points tally compared to Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen in the 2018 Formula 1 season were distorted

Read more: Ricciardo: My 2018 F1 season vs Verstappen at Red Bull distorted - Autosport

Stroll: I’m “very far from reaching my full potential” | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Lance Stroll says he has a long way to go to get the best out of himself as he heads into his third season in Formula 1.

Read more: Stroll: I’m “very far from reaching my full potential” | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Sunday, December 23, 2018

Steiner expects big teams will start 2019 further ahead | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Steiner expects big teams will start 2019 further ahead • Renault had concerns over Red Bull "controlling our communication"

Read more: Steiner expects big teams will start 2019 further ahead | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Schumacher could be a future Mercedes driver says Wolff - PlanetF1

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has hinted at the possibility of Mick Schumacher racing for the Silver Arrows one day.

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F1 tech review: How budget crisis hampered Force India's chances - Motorsport.com

...Keep reading

Read more: F1 tech review: How budget crisis hampered Force India's chances - Motorsport.com

Perez: I’m better at racing than Ocon - PlanetF1

Sergio Perez claims that while Esteban Ocon had the beating of him in qualifying, he was the superior race driver throughout the 2018 season.

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McLaren in advanced talks over Coca Cola deal - PlanetF1

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has reported "excellent" feedback from Coca Cola's three-race sponsorship deal with the team.

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Top 50: Wildest F1 designs ever - Motorsport.com

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Read more: Top 50: Wildest F1 designs ever - Motorsport.com

2019 rule changes will create ‘more gaps’ warns Horner - PlanetF1

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner warns that the 2019 season aero tweeks will have a negative impact on competition in Formula One.

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Honda ‘must do better’ in 2019 says boss - PlanetF1

Honda motorsport general manager Masahasi Yamamoto says the Japanese manufacturer ???must do better??? in 2019 after its expansion to a two-team supply in Formula 1.

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Verstappen: The car won the titles, not Hamilton - PlanetF1

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has suggested a host of drivers on the grid could match Lewis Hamilton's achievements if they were in his car.

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Renault 'sorry, but not sorry, to lose Red Bull in Formula 1 - Autosport

Renault says it is "sorry, but not sorry" to have ended its relationship with Red Bull after some rollercoaster years with the energy drinks backed team

Read more: Renault 'sorry, but not sorry, to lose Red Bull in Formula 1 - Autosport

Renault "sorry, but not sorry" about Red Bull divorce - Motorsport.com

Although the Red Bull-Renault partnership produced four consecutive Formula 1 title doubles between 2010 and 2013, more recently there was high tension amid criticism from the Milton Keynes-based team about power unit performance and reliability.
Red Bull has elected to switch to Honda engines for 2019, leaving Renault supplying just itself and McLaren next year, but the French car manufacturer ...Keep reading

Read more: Renault "sorry, but not sorry" about Red Bull divorce - Motorsport.com

Force India survived, then thrived after Stroll investment | 2018 F1 season review: Force India - RaceFans

Financial problems jeopardised Force India's future in 2018, but emerged under new owners potentially in stronger shape for the years ahead.

Read more: Force India survived, then thrived after Stroll investment | 2018 F1 season review: Force India - RaceFans

Alonso set for 2019 Formula One return - PlanetF1

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has announced that Fernando Alonso is "very open" to returning to the team in 2019 to test its car.

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Hamilton will struggle to walk away in 2020 - PlanetF1

Five-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton will not retire in 2020 according to motorsport expert Tony Jardine.

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The crucial lesson Honda learned in 2018 - Motorsport.com

Honda had to abort a planned change to help its upgraded F1 engine at Suzuka after being "surprised" by an instruction shortly before the start of the race to go back to the post shift ignition retard settings it had used in qualifying.
A written request to make that change in parc ferme conditions had been approved by the FIA's technical delegate, Jo Bauer.
Honda was unhappy with the ...Keep reading

Read more: The crucial lesson Honda learned in 2018 - Motorsport.com

How Honda learned a crucial lesson with the FIA in F1 2018 - Autosport

The FIA U-turn that caught Honda out ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix helped the Formula 1 engine manufacturer make an important breakthrough with the governing body in 2018

Read more: How Honda learned a crucial lesson with the FIA in F1 2018 - Autosport

Bottas “cried like a baby” after losing Baku win | 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Valtteri Bottas admits he broke down and cried after losing a likely victory in this year's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Read more: Bottas “cried like a baby” after losing Baku win | 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Perez: Ocon quickest in qualifying but I was faster in races | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Perez: Ocon quickest in qualifying but I was faster in races • Drivers vote Hamilton best of 2018 • F1 more forgiving of mistakes than Formula E - Vergne

Read more: Perez: Ocon quickest in qualifying but I was faster in races | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday, December 22, 2018

The Minardi star with a six-wheeled love affair - Motorsport.com

The Italian, now 57, brought the famous six-wheeler he now owns to this year’s edition of the Historic Minardi Day at Imola. Pierluigi considers the car ‘a mechanical jewel’ in F1’s history.
He has made a complete renovation of the 1977 machine, and after putting in hours of hard work, he even went to Australia to find some details to make it perfect.

Ronnie Peterson with the ...Keep reading

Read more: The Minardi star with a six-wheeled love affair - Motorsport.com

F1 tech review: How Alfa tie-up allowed Sauber to thrive - Motorsport.com

This meant an enlarged budget, the arrival of Ferrari starlet Charles Leclerc, a slew of new technical personnel and a current power unit – rather than the year old one they’d been using in 2017.
Even with all of this in tow you could forgive a team like Sauber for creating something a little beige, given its recent record. However, the C37 was anything but – it had many interesting ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 tech review: How Alfa tie-up allowed Sauber to thrive - Motorsport.com

Sainz: Missed chances made 2018 "bittersweet" year - Motorsport.com

Sainz snuck into the top 10 of the championship by securing his first best-of-the-rest win of the year in Abu Dhabi, in which he finished sixth, but lost other big because of mechanical problems.
The 2019 McLaren signing found it painful to miss such results that given how much effort had gone into overcoming early-season difficulties getting on top of things at Renault, which he had only ...Keep reading

Read more: Sainz: Missed chances made 2018 "bittersweet" year - Motorsport.com

2018 F1 season in pictures: The best action of the year | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Great passes, enormous crashes and the fastest Formula 1 cars ever - look back at the best of the action from the 2018 season.

Read more: 2018 F1 season in pictures: The best action of the year | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

McLaren's 2018 compromises yielded "only downsides" - Alonso - Motorsport.com

Alonso has decided to leave F1 after another season spent fighting for scraps, ending his four-year reunion with McLaren without a single podium finish.
McLaren has endured one of the worst years of its F1 history because of an inherent aerodynamic problem with its MCL33 that resulted in too much drag but a failure to maintain downforce levels through corners.
Alonso said that the reasons ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren's 2018 compromises yielded "only downsides" - Alonso - Motorsport.com

McLaren outlines key factors that triggered 2018 F1 problems - Autosport

McLaren says a lack of communication and clarity of roles within the Formula 1 team were the key factors that triggered the problems that were exposed in 2018

Read more: McLaren outlines key factors that triggered 2018 F1 problems - Autosport

Wolff: Bottas will have to ‘justify’ Mercedes seat - PlanetF1

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said that Valtteri Bottas will have to "justify" his place in the Mercedes team.

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Silverstone attracted the biggest crowd in 2018 - PlanetF1

The British Grand Prix continues to attract the biggest fan figures, despite its future being in doubt.

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Horner: Red Bull proved it had best F1 car in 2018 with victories - Autosport

Christian Horner believes that Red Bull produced the best Formula 1 chassis in 2018, which he says was demonstrated at races where outright power was a reduced factor

Read more: Horner: Red Bull proved it had best F1 car in 2018 with victories - Autosport

Russell: ‘I’m ready to do the business’ - PlanetF1

George Russell will make his debut in Formula 1 in 2019 with Williams, and he insists that he is ready for the step up to the top tier.

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Hamilton wins Drivers’ Driver of the Year - PlanetF1

After winning a fifth World Drivers' Championship, Lewis Hamilton has also taken home the inaugural Drivers' Driver of the Year.

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Red Bull proved it had the best 2018 chassis - Horner - Motorsport.com

Red Bull scored four grand prix victories this year, and for the first time in the hybrid era the Milton Keynes-based team earned a pole position at a track other than Monaco, when Daniel Ricciardo took the top spot in Mexico.
“I think RB14 has been a very strong car,” Horner told Motorsport.com. “I think arguably it’s been the strongest chassis of the season.
"If you were to ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull proved it had the best 2018 chassis - Horner - Motorsport.com

Prancing horsepower helps Sauber make a “huge step forward” | 2018 F1 season review: Sauber - RaceFans

Ferrari power units plus Ferrari's sensational star driver helped Sauber make a "huge step forward" in 2018 according to team principal Frederic Vasseur.

Read more: Prancing horsepower helps Sauber make a “huge step forward” | 2018 F1 season review: Sauber - RaceFans

Friday, December 21, 2018

McLaren expect Key will arrive in time to work on 2019 car | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: McLaren expect Key will arrive in time to work on 2019 car • F1 passes don't amaze any more - Villeneuve • Honda says Canada was breakthrough

Read more: McLaren expect Key will arrive in time to work on 2019 car | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

The Formula 1 2019 entry list in full - Motorsport.com

The season begins in Australia on March 17, and finishes with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 1. The third round, the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on April 14, will be the 1000th world championship F1 race.
The entry list features Lewis Hamilton defending his title with Mercedes and bidding to become the sport’s second-ever six-time F1 champion – plus a raft of wholesale driver ...Keep reading

Read more: The Formula 1 2019 entry list in full - Motorsport.com

How did you do in our F1 predictions challenge? - BBC F1

Before the start of the F1 season we asked for your predictions on the top three drivers, best and worst teams, and worst driver. How did you do?

Read more: How did you do in our F1 predictions challenge? - BBC F1

F1 tech review: How Toro Rosso’s adaptability helped boost Honda - Motorsport.com

It should not be underestimated just how much work must be undertaken to switch supplier, with each of the power units having their own physical, cooling and even aerodynamic demands. Unsurprisingly this workload did have an impact on the STR13, perhaps reducing the team’s chances of fighting those around it towards the back of the grid.

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Promoted: 11 Formula 1 drivers more famous for success elsewhere - Autosport

Most racing drivers start out with the intention of getting to Formula 1, but for many their time on the grand prix grid is just the precursor to greater success elsewhere in motorsport

Read more: Promoted: 11 Formula 1 drivers more famous for success elsewhere - Autosport

Communication Honda's big F1 change with Toro Rosso after McLaren - Autosport

Honda Formula 1 boss Masashi Yamamoto says the manufacturer's "biggest change" in 2018 with Toro Rosso compared to its McLaren partnership was "much better communication"

Read more: Communication Honda's big F1 change with Toro Rosso after McLaren - Autosport

Under-threat British GP tops F1 attendances - Motorsport.com

The Silverstone race – which still does not have a deal in place beyond 2019 after circuit bosses activated a break clause – had a weekend attendance figure of 340,000, with its race day figure 140,500 also the highest of the season.
The Mexican Grand Prix was a close second on both weekend and Sunday numbers, recording 334,946 and 135,407 respectively.
F1's announcement of its figures ...Keep reading

Read more: Under-threat British GP tops F1 attendances - Motorsport.com

At-risk F1 British GP at Silverstone tops 2018 fan turnout figures - Autosport

Official attendance figures released by Formula 1 reveal the British Grand Prix had the highest attendance of any race during the 2018 season

Read more: At-risk F1 British GP at Silverstone tops 2018 fan turnout figures - Autosport

Formula E: BBC TV coverage, race calendar & results - BBC F1

Follow the new Formula E season across the BBC with full race calendar, results and TV and online coverage times.

Read more: Formula E: BBC TV coverage, race calendar & results - BBC F1

F1 race attendance rose in 2018, according to FOM | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

The number of people who attended Formula 1 races rose by 2.7% on average, according to figures published by Formula One Management.

Read more: F1 race attendance rose in 2018, according to FOM | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

FIA explains how unrestricted CFD testing will work - Motorsport.com

In December's World Motor Sport Council meeting, the FIA announced that the limit on CFD development for current specification cars would be lifted - albeit only for work carried out for the expected 2021 rules.
This has been confirmed in the latest issue of the sporting regulations, released on Thursday, explaining the conditions in which teams will be permitted to carry out development for ...Keep reading

Read more: FIA explains how unrestricted CFD testing will work - Motorsport.com

New rule to prevent qualifying no-shows in 2019 | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

The FIA has issued updated rules for the 2019 F1 season including a change aimed at stopping penalised drivers from sitting out qualifying.

Read more: New rule to prevent qualifying no-shows in 2019 | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

How Formula 1 teams' 'unrestricted' 2021 CFD testing will work - Autosport

The FIA has revealed the requirements Formula 1 teams will need to adhere to in order to produce unrestricted CFD simulations for the planned 2021 aerodynamics regulations

Read more: How Formula 1 teams' 'unrestricted' 2021 CFD testing will work - Autosport

Communication Honda's "biggest change" after McLaren split - Motorsport.com

The Japanese company returned to F1 in 2015 as sole engine supplier to McLaren, but a troubled and acrimonious tenure led to the pair parting ways at the end of '17.
Honda joined forces with Toro Rosso for this season and the new partnership ended the campaign eighth in the constructors' table with 33 points, three more than Honda managed with McLaren the previous season.
"The biggest change ...Keep reading

Read more: Communication Honda's "biggest change" after McLaren split - Motorsport.com

Sainz ‘really hurt’ by ‘bittersweet’ year - PlanetF1

Carlos Sainz has reflected on a "bittersweet" year with Renault, where he feels his points total does not do him justice.

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Toro Rosso’s Honda success inspires Red Bull switch | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Toro Rosso has always been Red Bull's 'kindergarten' for new drivers, but in 2018 they had another role: testing the Honda power units which the senior team will use next year.

Read more: Toro Rosso’s Honda success inspires Red Bull switch | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Stevenage boss invites Hamilton to a game - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton has been invited to come and watch League Two side Stevenage in action by manager Dino Maamria.

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Uralkali granted disclosure order in Force India case | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

A member of the consortium which purchased the assets of Force India F1 team in August, leading to its return to the sport as Racing Point, has been told to hand over documents to a company challenging the sale.

Read more: Uralkali granted disclosure order in Force India case | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Renault denies it inherited fourth place in 2018 - Motorsport.com

Renault was keen to beat rivals Haas by a big enough margin so that Romain Grosjean's disqualification from sixth place in Monza – which created a 10-point swing towards the Enstone team – had no impact on the outcome.
In the end the gap between them was 29 points.
Significantly, Renault also outscored the combined total of Sahara Force India and Racing Point Force India by 122 to ...Keep reading

Read more: Renault denies it inherited fourth place in 2018 - Motorsport.com

Renault think Honda ‘are hiding the facts’ - PlanetF1

The off-season war of words between former partners Renault and Red Bull is showing no signs of stopping...

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Carlos Sainz Jr: Missed opportunities in 2018 F1 season 'really hurt' - Autosport

Carlos Sainz Jr was "really hurt" by the missed opportunities during his 2018 Formula 1 season before leaving Renault with a final flourish

Read more: Carlos Sainz Jr: Missed opportunities in 2018 F1 season 'really hurt' - Autosport

JV: Nobody in Formula 1 watches Formula E - PlanetF1

The ever outspoken Jacques Villeneuve has taken aim at Formula E and its aim to push itself into the mainstream.

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Wolff: Raikkonen leaving Ferrari ‘a blow’ to F1 - PlanetF1

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff thinks Formula 1 has suffered "a blow" with Kimi Raikkonen leaving Ferrari for Sauber.

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Brawn: Red Bull must be F1 title contender again with Honda power - Autosport

Red Bull must become a championship contender again with its Honda partnership, says ex-Ferrari boss-turned-Formula 1 head Ross Brawn

Read more: Brawn: Red Bull must be F1 title contender again with Honda power - Autosport

Raikkonen's Ferrari exit a "blow" to F1 - Wolff - Motorsport.com

After five years at Maranello, Raikkonen is moving to Sauber for 2019 because his bosses elected to take Charles Leclerc instead.
Raikkonen had a stronger season in 2018 than recent years, taking pole position in Italy and a win in the United States, and remains one of the most popular drivers on the grid.
Wolff therefore thinks F1 will suffer from not having him in frontrunning ...Keep reading

Read more: Raikkonen's Ferrari exit a "blow" to F1 - Wolff - Motorsport.com

Start spreadin’ the news: The stories RaceFans broke in 2018 | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Daniel Ricciardo's shock departure from Red Bull was one of many stories RaceFans broke in 2018. Here's a selection of our favourites.

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Thursday, December 20, 2018

F1 2018 in 12 pictures - SkySports F1

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First-lap gains down to ‘being wise’ at start – Stroll | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: First-lap gains down to 'being wise' at start - Stroll • McLaren creates Senna tribute P1 GTR • Honda will persevere with engine - Szafnauer

Read more: First-lap gains down to ‘being wise’ at start – Stroll | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

F1 tech review: How Williams sank to the very bottom - Motorsport.com

Hopes were high for the rules reset in 2017, as the team came off the back of a 2016 campaign that saw it in a dogfight with Force India for fourth place, a position that it almost willingly gave up by switching focus for the regulatory rebirth. Unfortunately the FW40 did not maximise the scope of the new rules package, and it slid down the pecking order.
Even that could not prepare us for ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 tech review: How Williams sank to the very bottom - Motorsport.com

Renault announces F1 2019 season launch date - Motorsport.com

The French manufacturer has confirmed its "season launch" will take place at its UK base on February 12.
Pre-season testing begins at Barcelona on February 18.
Renault rose to best-of-the-rest in 2018, finishing fourth in the constructors' championship in its third season since returning to F1 as a works team.
It has signed Daniel Ricciardo from Red Bull to partner Nico Hulkenberg in 2019 ...Keep reading

Read more: Renault announces F1 2019 season launch date - Motorsport.com

Renault sets date for reveal of its 2019 F1 programme - Autosport

Renault's 2019 Formula 1 challenger will be launched at its Enstone factory the week before the start of pre-season testing

Read more: Renault sets date for reveal of its 2019 F1 programme - Autosport

McLaren in talks with Alonso over 2019 F1 car test - Motorsport.com

Although Alonso has now left F1 and will continue his World Endurance Championship commitments, as well as return to the Indianapolis 500, he is expected to retain close links to the McLaren F1 team.
There had been speculation that Alonso could test McLaren's 2019 car, and both Carlos Sainz Jr and Lando Norris have said they would welcome the two-time F1 champion's input.
But McLaren is keen ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren in talks with Alonso over 2019 F1 car test - Motorsport.com

McLaren has begun Fernando Alonso 2019 Formula 1 car test talks - Autosport

McLaren has spoken to Fernando Alonso about the possibility of him testing its 2019 Formula 1 car

Read more: McLaren has begun Fernando Alonso 2019 Formula 1 car test talks - Autosport

Lauda: "Absurd" to question Vettel after 2018 errors - Motorsport.com

Vettel finished runner-up to Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in the world championship after several high-profile mistakes and Ferrari's own struggles led to him being defeated for a second year in a row.
Lauda, speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport in his first interview since the lung transplant that saved his life, backed Vettel to emerge as a major threat to Hamilton in 2019 and revealed he received ...Keep reading

Read more: Lauda: "Absurd" to question Vettel after 2018 errors - Motorsport.com

Podcast: How Autosport's top 50 drivers of 2018 ranking was decided - Autosport

Autosport's annual ranking of the top 50 drivers of the year is always one of our most popular, and controversial, features of the year

Read more: Podcast: How Autosport's top 50 drivers of 2018 ranking was decided - Autosport

Mercedes' Lauda: 'Absurd' to doubt Vettel after F1 title defeat - Autosport

Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda believes it would be "absurd" to question Sebastian Vettel because of the Ferrari Formula 1 driver's problems in 2018

Read more: Mercedes' Lauda: 'Absurd' to doubt Vettel after F1 title defeat - Autosport

Williams was ‘participating, not competing’ in 2018 | 2018 F1 season review: Williams - RaceFans

After fighting for fourth in the 2017 constructors’s championship Williams never looked like ending 2018 anywhere other than last.

Read more: Williams was ‘participating, not competing’ in 2018 | 2018 F1 season review: Williams - RaceFans

Denmark's F1 race plan now relies on Copenhagen alternative - Motorsport.com

The project, which spent several million in Danish kroner on research and planning, was led by former government minister Helge Sander.
It gained support from the likes of the country's industry minister Brian Mikkelsen, who had said it looked "more and more realistic", and Lars Seier Christensen, the founder of former Lotus F1 team backer Saxo Bank.
Meetings with F1 bosses were said to be ...Keep reading

Read more: Denmark's F1 race plan now relies on Copenhagen alternative - Motorsport.com

Lauda received hand-written letter from Vettel - PlanetF1

Niki Lauda has revealed that he received a hand-written letter from Sebastian Vettel during his early recovery from a lung transplant.

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F1 ‘greedy’ for wanting new manufacturers - PlanetF1

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has suggested "greed" is the reason behind Formula 1's push for new manufacturers.

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Danish F1 grand prix plan now needs Copenhagen track alternative - Autosport

Denmark's push for a Formula 1 race now relies on an alternative to Copenhagen after the company promoting a grand prix in the capital was formally closed last month

Read more: Danish F1 grand prix plan now needs Copenhagen track alternative - Autosport

Red Bull must be F1 title contender with Honda - Brawn - Motorsport.com

After sweeping four consecutive F1 title doubles from 2010 to 2013, the V6 turbo-hybrid engines that arrived in 2014 reduced Red Bull to a bit-part player.
It has opted to part company with long-time engine supplier Renault and join forces with Honda, which rebuilt its reputation with Red Bull's junior team Toro Rosso this year after its poor 2015-2017 spell with McLaren.
Brawn, who ran ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull must be F1 title contender with Honda - Brawn - Motorsport.com

Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari exit sad for Formula 1 - Mercedes' Wolff - Autosport

Kimi Raikkonen's departure from Ferrari at the end of this year has been labelled by Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff as a "blow" to everyone in Formula 1

Read more: Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari exit sad for Formula 1 - Mercedes' Wolff - Autosport

Five times Lewis Hamilton has put his foot in it - PlanetF1

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Domenicali: Alonso could return to Ferrari - PlanetF1

Former Ferrari team principal, Stefano Domenicali, has not ruled out Fernando Alonso from rejoining the Scuderia as early as 2020.

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Leclerc will give Vettel harder time than Raikkonen - PlanetF1

Ross Brawn has predicted Charles Leclerc to be far less accommodating to Sebastian Vettel than Kimi Raikkonen was at Ferrari.

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Promoted: Why there's no downtime for F1 2019 - Motorsport.com

"This season definitely wasn't easy," he says, as we discuss what has been a triumphant year in general for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport but a challenging one for the partner of now five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
In spite of this, Bottas was determined not to let his head drop and to continue to do his best for the team, playing a vital role in helping Mercedes-AMG Petronas ...Keep reading

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Promoted: Why there's no downtime for F1 2019 - Autosport

Valtteri Bottas might be the king of understatement

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Watch: Raikkonen gets into the Christmas spirit - PlanetF1

Kimi Raikkonen is the gift that keeps on giving over Christmas. What an absolute legend!

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20 telling stats about each F1 driver in 2018 | 2018 F1 season review - RaceFans

Who had the least reliable car? Who scored the most of their team's points? Here are the telling stats on every F1 driver's performance in 2018.

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

McLaren's hopes for F1 2019 - SkySports F1

McLaren chief Zak Brown is confident the team have put steps in place to avoid repeating past mistakes, as they target improved fortunes in 2019.

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VOTE: Best overtake of F1 2018 - SkySports F1

There were plenty of brilliant battles on-track in F1 2018, but what was the best overtake of the season? Have your say!

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Red Bull’s 2018 car was ‘one of our best’ – Horner | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Red Bull made 'one of our best-ever cars' in 2018 - Horner • Stroll's F1 debut came too soon - Lowe • F1 looking at London GP options

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F1 must address B-teams after ‘questionable on-track activities’ – Brown | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

Tackling the growth of 'B-teams' in Formula 1 should address is a "critical" priority for the sport following a series of "questionable" on-track incidents during 2018, according to McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown.

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McLaren have 'cautious optimism' for 2019 - BBC F1

McLaren say 2019 is an "important year" as they seek a route back to competitiveness following one of the worst F1 seasons in their history.

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Renault has found "a lot of kilowatts" on dyno, says McLaren - Motorsport.com

While the French car manufacturer failed to do enough last year to convince Red Bull to remain with it, the early indications are that it has made some decent steps with work on the next generation of engine that will power its works team and McLaren.
Speaking to selected media on Wednesday, McLaren CEO Zak Brown revealed that there was a mood of optimism coming out of Renault about its ...Keep reading

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Renault has found 'a lot of kilowatts' for 2019 F1 engine - McLaren - Autosport

Renault has found "a lot of kilowatts" in the development of its 2019 Formula 1 engine, customer team McLaren has been told

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Szafnauer: Ferrari and Haas cause ‘friction’ - PlanetF1

Racing Point boss Otmar Szafnauer claims Haas' partnership with Ferrari is causing "friction" between them and the rest of the grid.

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London mayor thinks F1 race "should be possible" - Motorsport.com

A grand prix in the English city has been little more than a pipe dream for several years but it is an option F1 owner Liberty Media has continued to explore.
The future of the British Grand Prix is under threat because current host Silverstone has activated a break clause in its contract with F1 that means the 2019 race will be its last without a fresh deal.
However, F1 has made it clear ...Keep reading

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London mayor: Formula 1 race in the capital 'should be possible' - Autosport

The prospect of a London grand prix has been boosted by the city mayor believing it "should be possible" and Formula 1 targeting a grand prix on the capital's outskirts

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Leclerc won't be as "accommodating" as Raikkonen - Brawn - Motorsport.com

Leclerc, F1's star rookie of 2018, will replace Raikkonen alongside Sebastian Vettel next season and has been tipped to fight for the title in his first year with the famous Italian team.
Brawn, who was a vital part of Ferrari's success with Michael Schumacher in his spell at the team from 1997 to 2006, believes Vettel will get a sterner challenge from his new teammate.
"I don't imagine ...Keep reading

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Leclerc won't be as 'accommodating' to Vettel in F1 as Raikkonen was - Autosport

Charles Leclerc will not be as "accommodating" towards Sebastian Vettel as Kimi Raikkonen was at Ferrari, reckons Formula 1's sporting chief Ross Brawn

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Vettel will find Leclerc less “accommodating” than Raikkonen, says Brawn | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Charles Leclerc won't make life at Ferrari as easy for Sebastian Vettel as Kimi Raikkonen did, Formula 1's managing director of motorsport Ross Brawn has predicted.

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Brawn: Greater London may stage F1 race - SkySports F1

Formula One bosses are exploring the possibility of staging a grand prix in Greater London according to Ross Brawn, F1's head of motorsport.

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Force India boss Szafnauer could have left in summer - Motorsport.com

Szafnauer was chief operating officer at Force India, which collapsed earlier this year and was reincarnated as a new company and F1 entry known as Racing Point Force India.
The 'new' team, owned by a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll, named Szafnauer as team principal and CEO.
However, he had opportunities to leave during the uncertain period in which the team's future was unknown.
"I ...Keep reading

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The cost of F1 revealed: How much teams spent in 2018 – part one | RacingLines - RaceFans

How much did it cost to run a midfield Formula 1 team in 2018? The first part of RaceFans' exclusive analysis reveals what McLaren, Williams, Force India, Sauber and Toro Rosso spent.

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Marko: ‘Honda keeping to promises…so far’ - PlanetF1

Dr Helmut Marko has expressed Red Bull's delight with the early progress in their partnership with Honda.

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Force India F1 boss Szafnauer could have left during administration - Autosport

Racing Point Formula 1 team boss Otmar Szafnauer turned down the chance to leave in the summer when Force India fell into administration

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Russell: This is my time - SkySports F1

George Russell has issued a bullish warning to his fellow Formula One drivers following his promotion to a race seat with Williams by declaring "this is my time."

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Verstappen hints he had team-mate influence - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen has said he did have some suggestions over "what would work" at Red Bull with regards to his 2019 team-mate.

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McLaren have no regrets about Honda split - PlanetF1

McLaren's chairman, Sheikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, has said the team have no regrets about splitting from Honda.

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Lowe: ‘Stroll came into Formula 1 too early’ - PlanetF1

Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe thinks Lance Stroll came into Formula 1 "too early" and would have benefited from more preparation.

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Renault surprised not to fight McLaren in 2018 - Motorsport.com

When McLaren signed a deal to switch to Renault from Honda for the start of the 2018 campaign, many expected that the Woking-based team would be fighting for podiums and even wins. However, a fundamental aero problem with the team's MCL33 left the outfit struggling for performance and its form fell away over the course of the season. That left the way open for Haas to emerge as one of the ... Keep reading

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Renault F1 team surprised McLaren wasn't its main rival in 2018 - Autosport

Renault says it was surprised that its main rival in Formula 1 this year turned out to be Haas rather than McLaren

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Analysis: How F1 teams kept getting bigger in 2018 | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

RaceFans analysis shows Formula 1 teams continued to hire more staff in 2018 despite the sport's owners planning to cap budgets after the next two seasons.

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Hamilton clarifies comments over Stevenage ‘slums’ - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton has said he made "a mistake" to refer to his home town, Stevenage, as the "slums".

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Hamilton addresses 'slums' controversy on social media - Motorsport.com

Hamilton drew the ire of Stevenage officials earlier this week by referring to his Hertfordshire hometown as "the slums" while on stage at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards. Speaking of his journey to stardom, Hamilton said: "It really was a dream for us all as a family to do something different. For us to get out of the slums. "Well, not the slums, but to get out of somewhere ... Keep reading

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'I chose wrong words to describe my hometown' - Hamilton - BBC F1

Lewis Hamilton says he is "super proud" of hometown Stevenage after his faux pas at the SPOTY awards.

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Kubica’s injury ‘not a factor’ anymore for Williams | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Kubica's injury 'not a factor' anymore for Williams • Hamilton clarifies "slums" comment • Albon picks career number

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Toro Rosso rookie Albon 'halves' Rossi's #46 for 2019 F1 number - Autosport

Toro Rosso driver Alexander Albon has picked #23 as his full-time Formula 1 race number, joking that he is taking "half" of MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi's famous #46

Read more: Toro Rosso rookie Albon 'halves' Rossi's #46 for 2019 F1 number - Autosport

Albon completes F1 entry list by confirming new number - Motorsport.com

Toro Rosso racer Albon will use the number 23, which he confirmed on Twitter was because it’s half of Valentino Rossi’s famous 46 that he raced with in karting. Albon, 22, who finished third in F2 in 2018, will also use the Twitter hashtag #AA23. Last week, fellow rookie Lando Norris revealed that he too had considered using Rossi’s number, but that he feared he’d look like a ... Keep reading

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