Test analysis: Whispers after day 7 - F1technical.net

The penultimate day of pre-season testing saw Ferrari carrying out a whole race weekend simulation while Mercedes was working diligently on its long run performance

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Carey acknowledges June deadline for agreeing 2021 rules | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

Formula 1 has less than four months to agree key aspects of its new regulations for 2021, the sport's CEO Chase Carey has admitted.

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Live: 2019 F1 testing day eight | RaceFans Live - RaceFans

Join us to follow day eight of testing for the 2019 F1 season on RaceFans Live. The test will begin at 9am local time (8am UK time).

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Russell: We’re slowest but we’re making big steps | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Russell: We're slowest but we're making big steps • Hamilton pleased with "trouble-free" day • Gasly ran "slightly wide" in crash

Read more: Russell: We’re slowest but we’re making big steps | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Testing verdict: Why Ferrari can go even faster - Motorsport.com

Leclerc later said that Italian team was not running “flat out” in the morning session where he set the quickest time, and then stayed on top in the afternoon. 
In this video from Barcelona, Ben Anderson is joined by Edd Straw and Jack Cozens to discuss what the fastest day of 2019 testing told us, why Leclerc’s lap was far from the full potential of the SF90, how the midfield battle is ...Keep reading

Read more: Testing verdict: Why Ferrari can go even faster - Motorsport.com

Video: Why Ferrari can go even faster in 2019 Barcelona F1 testing - Autosport

Every Formula 1 team set its fastest time of 2019 pre-season testing so far on the penultimate day of the final test, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc setting the fastest lap

Read more: Video: Why Ferrari can go even faster in 2019 Barcelona F1 testing - Autosport

Alfa adds fins around S-duct - F1technical.net

The Alfa Romeo team have fitted their C38 with a set of additional fins on the upper edges of the monocoque. Attached to the panel that covers the upper front suspension elements, there are 4 vertical fins on the left and right sides of the S-duct exit.

Just like the fins that Mercedes added, they direct airflow outboard, helping extraction of air out of the S-duct.

The image also reveals how the panel isn't really a great fit onto the monocoque, and even worse so against the nose cone. There is quite a visible ridge that the team will probably be looking into to further improve efficiency.

Also note how the C38 features a front suspension with a separate steering arm. Where most teams are lining up the steering arm behind the lower front wishbone, or even mount it inside the wishbone shroud, but Alfa opted not to. It obviously remains speculation as to why, but it may be for aerodynamic reasons, or packaging inside the monocoque.

Read more: Alfa adds fins around S-duct - F1technical.net

Haas “need a good day tomorrow” after exhaust problem | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says the team needs a trouble-free final day of testing on Friday after problems with its new car prevented it running a full programme today.

Read more: Haas “need a good day tomorrow” after exhaust problem | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Hamilton boosted by “one of the most positive days” for Mercedes - Motorsport.com

While again there was no attempt to explore the limits on Pirelli’s softest compounds – that is on the schedule for Friday – the new car ran many miles, with Hamilton completing 85 laps in the morning, and Valtteri Bottas 96 in the afternoon. The Brackley team was also able to address the graining issues which proved problematic earlier in the week.
“Today has been a good day,” said ...Keep reading

Read more: Hamilton boosted by “one of the most positive days” for Mercedes - Motorsport.com

Leclerc and Ferrari throw down the gauntlet - PlanetF1

Ferrari have given Mercedes and Red Bull a further glimpse of their pace on the penultimate day of testing in Barcelona.

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Leclerc: New test benchmark not ‘flat-out’ - PlanetF1

Charles Leclerc has said Ferrari still have "some margin" for improvement after upping the ante considerably in Barcelona.

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Ferrari and Haas both hit by exhaust problems - Motorsport.com

Leclerc set the fastest time of Barcelona testing so far on Thursday but brought out a red flag in the afternoon.
Ferrari has since confirmed it was caused by “a small issue with the exhaust”.
Its customer team Haas was hit by “an exhaust manifold failure and a gas leak”, according to team principal Gunther Steiner.
He said the team “had to take the gearbox off, the turbocharger ...Keep reading

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Barcelona Test Day Seven: Ferrari bounce back, Red Bull crash out - Motorsport.com

In a stark contrast to their mysterious session-ending crash on Wednesday, the anticipated championship challengers powered through the current test record to fire warning shots to their rivals with a time of 1m16.231s, over half-a-second faster than the nearest competitor.
On a day where the majority of teams attempted higher-pace laps on the C5 tyres in the morning session, Ferrari's effort ...Keep reading

Read more: Barcelona Test Day Seven: Ferrari bounce back, Red Bull crash out - Motorsport.com

F1 testing 2019: Ferrari and Haas both hit by exhaust problems - Autosport

Ferrari exhaust problems caused Charles Leclerc's on-track stoppage and the delay to Haas driver Romain Grosjean's running on the penultimate day of Formula 1 pre-season testing

Read more: F1 testing 2019: Ferrari and Haas both hit by exhaust problems - Autosport

Leclerc ahead, Gasly in heavy crash on penultimate day of testing - F1technical.net

Charles Leclerc's time of the morning session remained the best time of the day, as the afternoon was mostly about long runs. The flow of these continuous runs was however interrupted by three red flags.

Read more: Leclerc ahead, Gasly in heavy crash on penultimate day of testing - F1technical.net

Ferrari fight back with blistering Barcelona pace - PlanetF1

After Carlos Sainz had set the pace on back-to-back days for McLaren, the pack went about knocking the surprise leader off his perch.

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Bottas unsure if Mercedes will be in contention for victory in Melbourne | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes are still trying to solve balance problems with their W10 and isn't sure if they will be contenders for victory from the first race of the season.

Read more: Bottas unsure if Mercedes will be in contention for victory in Melbourne | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Ferrari playing catch up in Spain…and how - PlanetF1

Ferrari changed their schedule for Day Seven, putting Charles Leclerc in the car for the entire day after he missed Wednesday's running when Sebastian Vettel crashed.

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Leclerc warns rivals with impressive pace - F1technical.net

The morning session on day 3 at Barcelona was one with a clear warning signal for Ferrari rivals, as Leclerc not only went fastest so far this test, but also showed impressive speed on harder compound tyres.

Read more: Leclerc warns rivals with impressive pace - F1technical.net

Ferrari claim a “rim issue” caused Vettel’s crash | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Ferrari has blamed Sebastian Vettel's crash during yesterday's test on a "rim issue" caused by contact with debris.

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Valtteri Bottas: Mercedes F1 car still needs more to match Ferrari - Autosport

Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes still needs to find more from its latest aerodynamic upgrade to compete with Ferrari at the start of the 2019 Formula 1 season

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Mercedes needs more to compete with Ferrari - Bottas - Motorsport.com

Mercedes introduced a major aero update for the start of this week's second test, following a low-key start to its preparations at Barcelona last week.
But while Bottas is convinced that the revamped wing and nose have delivered a step forward in overcoming some of the handling issues that marred the first test, he thinks the team is not yet in a position where it can be confident of matching ...Keep reading

Read more: Mercedes needs more to compete with Ferrari - Bottas - Motorsport.com

F1 testing: Leclerc tops Thursday morning, betters best testing lap - Autosport

Ferrari bounced back as Charles Leclerc topped the morning session of the penultimate day of 2019 Formula 1 pre-season testing at Barcelona, as teams largely focused on performance runs

Read more: F1 testing: Leclerc tops Thursday morning, betters best testing lap - Autosport

Rapid Leclerc puts Ferrari well ahead on morning of day seven | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Charles Leclerc smashed the best lap time of testing so far as he put Ferrari comfortably ahead on the morning of the penultimate day of running.

Read more: Rapid Leclerc puts Ferrari well ahead on morning of day seven | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Leclerc quickest in morning of Day 3 as times tumble - Motorsport.com

Leclerc had already raised eyebrows before setting the fastest time when he shot to third with an impressive-looking lap on the harder C2 compound while his rivals ran the red-walled C4 and C5 tyres.
His 1m17.253s effort was good enough for third at the time, before he used the C4 tyre to lap in 1m16.949 and go second.
Leclerc then moved to the top spot with a 1m16.658s effort on the C5 ...Keep reading

Read more: Leclerc quickest in morning of Day 3 as times tumble - Motorsport.com

Sirotkin "very sorry" about Williams situation - Motorsport.com

Sirotkin made his F1 debut last year with Williams but did not continue with the team for a second year, and is combining a World Endurance Championship programme with a Renault F1 reserve driver role.
The British team missed the first two and a half days of running because of delays building its new FW42 and has been bottom of the times throughout Barcelona testing.
“We all know that the ...Keep reading

Read more: Sirotkin "very sorry" about Williams situation - Motorsport.com

Williams weren’t ready for ‘number of reasons’ - PlanetF1

Claire Williams says Williams weren't ready for the start of pre-season testing for a "number of reasons" but that finances weren't one of them.

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More Formula 1 teams try Mercedes-style wheel spacers in testing - Autosport

Both Red Bull and Williams have trialled blown wheel spacers in Formula 1 testing at Barcelona, deploying similar solutions to Mercedes' 'controversial' rear wheel design seen last year

Read more: More Formula 1 teams try Mercedes-style wheel spacers in testing - Autosport

French and Spanish GP promoters confirm support for FOPA | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Promoters of two races on the 2019 F1 calendar confirmed their support for FOPA following its criticism of Liberty Media last month.

Read more: French and Spanish GP promoters confirm support for FOPA | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

How Renault is measuring wing flexure at Barcelona Formula 1 test - Autosport

The Renault Formula 1 team has conducted a number of aerodynamic tests at Barcelona to investigate the flexure in its front and rear wings

Read more: How Renault is measuring wing flexure at Barcelona Formula 1 test - Autosport

Ferrari reveal ‘rim issue’ caused Vettel’s crash - PlanetF1

Ferrari have revealed that it was a "rim issue" that caused Sebastian Vettel to crash during testing on Wednesday.

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Alonso has turned down "iconic" race offers - Motorsport.com

Having won the Daytona 24 Hours at the end of January, Alonso's main focus now is on winning the Indy 500 in May and becoming WEC champion with Toyota.
While there have been suggestions that Alonso could try his hand at some other categories – like the Dakar or NASCAR – the McLaren ambassador says he is pretty happy not adding too much more to his schedule this year.
Asked what events ...Keep reading

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Grosjean on rear wing: Parachute, sitting duck - PlanetF1

Romain Grosjean has joined the list of drivers likening the new rear wing to a "parachute", saying without DRS drivers are "sitting ducks."

The post Grosjean on rear wing: Parachute, sitting duck appeared first on PlanetF1.

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Pictures: 2019 F1 testing day seven | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Pictures from the seventh day of testing for the 2019 F1 season at the Circuit de Catalunya.

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Ferrari reveals wheel rim issue caused Vettel's F1 testing crash - Autosport

Ferrari has concluded that Sebastian Vettel's crash in Formula 1 testing at Barcelona on Wednesday was caused by a damaged wheel rim failing

Read more: Ferrari reveals wheel rim issue caused Vettel's F1 testing crash - Autosport

Live: Follow Barcelona F1 testing as it happens - Motorsport.com

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Ferrari change driver plans for Day Seven - PlanetF1

Ferrari will no longer be splitting their driving duties on Thursday with Charles Leclerc set to be behind the wheel all day after missing out on Wednesday.

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Ferrari will shrug off second test setbacks – Vettel | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari's strong start to the 2019 F1 season will not be derailed by its troubles in the first two days of the second test.

Read more: Ferrari will shrug off second test setbacks – Vettel | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Live: 2019 F1 testing day seven | RaceFans Live - RaceFans

Join us to follow day seven of testing for the 2019 F1 season on RaceFans Live. The test will begin at 9am local time (8am UK time).

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Sainz quickest, one lap from Ferrari after crash - PlanetF1

Carlos Sainz's 1:17.144 from Wednesday morning stood as the time to beat on Day Three in Spain as all the teams, except Ferrari, racked up the miles.

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Sainz expecting more from Ferrari and Red Bull - PlanetF1

Carlos Sainz may have set the fastest time of testing on Wednesday, however, the Spaniard is "very cautious" given that he expects more from the likes of Ferrari and Red Bull.

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Vettel ‘surprised’ by Mercedes’ massive upgrades - PlanetF1

Sebastian Vettel is a "bit surprised" to see Mercedes running extensive updates for their W10 during the second week of testing.

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Sirotkin: F1 race seat is a realistic target - PlanetF1

Sergey Sirotkin is hoping to use his Renault reserve driver role as a platform from which to launch his bid for a return to the Formula 1 grid.

The post Sirotkin: F1 race seat is a realistic target appeared first on PlanetF1.

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Melbourne set-up is Raikkonen’s priority | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Melbourne set-up is Raikkonen's priority • Hamilton had "a few little hurdles" on day six • IndyCar brings back LEDs

Read more: Melbourne set-up is Raikkonen’s priority | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Video: Why it's not yet time to take McLaren's pace too seriously - Autosport

McLaren topped the times at Formula 1 testing again on Wednesday, prompting questions about what its regular presence near the head of the order in pre-season means

Read more: Video: Why it's not yet time to take McLaren's pace too seriously - Autosport

Test analysis: Whispers after day 6 - F1technical.net

The second day of the final week of pre-season testing saw Ferrari losing almost the whole day due to a technical problem while Mercedes, the fierce rival of the Italian team completed a whopping number of laps around the 4.655km-long Barcelona-Catalunya circuit.

Read more: Test analysis: Whispers after day 6 - F1technical.net

Testing verdict: Why Ferrari can be confident over 2019 title bid - Motorsport.com

The team appears to be rejuvenated both on and off the track in 2019. With insight from Italian journalist Roberto Chinchero, who knows the inner workings of Maranello very well, Ben Anderson and Scott Mitchell discuss Ferrari's new culture following a change of regime, and why the team is so confident based on how testing has gone so far.
Our journalists also discuss the crash that curtailed ...Keep reading

Read more: Testing verdict: Why Ferrari can be confident over 2019 title bid - Motorsport.com

Sainz certain McLaren’s rivals “can go much faster” despite topping times | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Carlos Sainz Jnr believes McLaren's rivals are capable of lapping much quicker than the new benchmark lap time he established in today's test at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Read more: Sainz certain McLaren’s rivals “can go much faster” despite topping times | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Raikkonen starting to figure out Alfa Romeo's 2019 F1 car set-up - Autosport

Kimi Raikkonen says Alfa Romeo tried "a lot of things" on its Formula 1 car on Wednesday as he experimented with its set-up properly for the first time

Read more: Raikkonen starting to figure out Alfa Romeo's 2019 F1 car set-up - Autosport

Ferrari changes testing plan after Vettel crash - Motorsport.com

The Italian team has now decided to drop its usual schedule of alternating the drivers between the morning and afternoon sessions, and instead will give Vettel and Charles Leclerc a full day of running each.
Ferrari noted that it “has decided to have its drivers do a complete day each at the wheel, so that the work can progress in a more linear fashion," adding: "Charles will drive tomorrow ...Keep reading

Read more: Ferrari changes testing plan after Vettel crash - Motorsport.com

Kubica: Time running out for F1 '19 preparation work Williams needs - Autosport

Robert Kubica says "time is running out" for Williams to complete the work it needs to be ready for the start of the 2019 Formula 1 season

Read more: Kubica: Time running out for F1 '19 preparation work Williams needs - Autosport

Ferrari changes Barcelona F1 test driving plan after Vettel crash - Autosport

Ferrari has altered its driving plan for the final two days of 2019 Formula 1 pre-season testing after Sebastian Vettel's accident on Wednesday

Read more: Ferrari changes Barcelona F1 test driving plan after Vettel crash - Autosport

DRS effect is much more powerful now – Grosjean | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

The larger rear wings introduced for the 2019 F1 season have made the DRS effect much stronger, according to Romain Grosjean.

Read more: DRS effect is much more powerful now – Grosjean | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Sainz: Ferrari/Red Bull can go much faster than my F1 testing time - Autosport

McLaren driver Carlos Sainz Jr believes "teams like Ferrari and Red Bull" are capable of lapping "much faster" than his own benchmark in Formula 1 pre-season testing at Barcelona

Read more: Sainz: Ferrari/Red Bull can go much faster than my F1 testing time - Autosport

Kubica: Time running out for key Williams test work - Motorsport.com

Williams missed the first two days of pre-season running after its test car build was delayed.
Although he completed 130 laps on Wednesday – the joint-highest with McLaren’s Carlos Sainz for the day – Kubica says the team is still yet to conduct work “from a driver point of view”.
“Today was a productive day from one side but from another side maybe not because time is running ...Keep reading

Read more: Kubica: Time running out for key Williams test work - Motorsport.com

Barcelona Test Day 6: McLaren stay top, Ferrari find flaw - Motorsport.com

Carlos Sainz ensured McLaren retained a place at the top of the timing screens after setting the fastest lap of the test on day six of pre-season testing.
Despite their demonstration of pace on the C4 tyre, a minor technical issue brought a slight delay to the team's running, but the quick resolution of the problem meant a 130-lap day could be completed by Sainz, who finished several tenths of ...Keep reading

Read more: Barcelona Test Day 6: McLaren stay top, Ferrari find flaw - Motorsport.com

Sainz: Ferrari/Red Bull can go "much faster" than my benchmark - Motorsport.com

After his squadmate Lando Norris set the pace on the first day of the second week of testing, Sainz took over in the MCL34 to post the fastest lap of the F1 pre-season so far, a 1m17.144s.
The lap, set on the C4 tyre compound, is a quarter of a second quicker than Nico Hulkenberg's opening-week benchmark for Renault, and is within a second of Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton's Spanish Grand Prix ...Keep reading

Read more: Sainz: Ferrari/Red Bull can go "much faster" than my benchmark - Motorsport.com

Kubica says Williams need to ‘play’ with the FW42 - PlanetF1

With just two days of testing remaining, Robert Kubica hopes Williams can "play a little more with the car" as they look to make up for lost time.

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Alonso would "feel bad" to drive McLaren in pre-season - Motorsport.com

Although Alonso and McLaren were in talks about the Spaniard driving the 2019 car, it will be race drivers Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris who will complete all of the team's winter testing before the first race.
As part of his new ambassador role announced on Wednesday, Alonso will drive in "selected tests" during the year as he helps McLaren with the development of both the MCL34 and next ...Keep reading

Read more: Alonso would "feel bad" to drive McLaren in pre-season - Motorsport.com

Ricciardo: "No hard evidence" Renault is midfield leader - Motorsport.com

Renault has set its sight on closing in on the leading trio of Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull this year, having finished fourth in the constructors' championship in 2018.
But with early indications from testing suggesting that the midfield pack may actually have closed up this year, Ricciardo says that he cannot be sure yet about where Renault stands.
Asked if he believed Renault could break ...Keep reading

Read more: Ricciardo: "No hard evidence" Renault is midfield leader - Motorsport.com

Vettel ‘wasn’t in control’ prior to crash - PlanetF1

The only thing Ferrari know for certain is that whatever caused Sebastian Vettel to crash heavily in Spain was in the "front-left corner" of his SF90.

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Vettel says damage making it hard to find crash cause - Motorsport.com

Vettel went off on the entry to the fast Turn 3 right-hander after what Ferrari described as a "mechanical problem".
The cause has not been detailed, although images seen by Motorsport.com revealed the left side of the front wing was making contact with the track as Vettel went off.
Vettel said he did not know "much more than everyone knows" when asked during Wednesday's lunch break what ...Keep reading

Read more: Vettel says damage making it hard to find crash cause - Motorsport.com

Alonso intends to stay prepared for possible F1 return | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Fernando Alonso says competing in selected races and testing for McLaren will help him stay sharp in case he decides to return to Formula 1.

Read more: Alonso intends to stay prepared for possible F1 return | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

F1 test crash damage hampers Ferrari in finding cause - Vettel - Autosport

Sebastian Vettel says it would be "a lot easier" to identify the cause of his Formula 1 pre-season testing crash at Barcelona without the damage his Ferrari has suffered

Read more: F1 test crash damage hampers Ferrari in finding cause - Vettel - Autosport

Alonso to take part in ‘selected tests’ - PlanetF1

McLaren have officially confirmed Fernando Alonso as an ambassador, which includes some on-track duties.

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Racing Point plan ‘massive upgrade’ for Melbourne - PlanetF1

Racing Point can expect a "massive package upgrade" ahead of the Australian Grand Prix with the team having money to spend as needed, according to Sergio Perez.

The post Racing Point plan ‘massive upgrade’ for Melbourne appeared first on PlanetF1.

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F1 testing: the best-looking 2019 F1 car - BBC F1

With testing under way and all of 2019's new cars unveiled, BBC Sport reveals which one is the best looking.

Read more: F1 testing: the best-looking 2019 F1 car - BBC F1

Vettel: Car “very damaged” after mystery front-left failure caused crash | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Sebastian Vettel says his crash during testing this morning was caused by a failure at the front-left of his car and the damage is making it difficult to identify what went wrong.

Read more: Vettel: Car “very damaged” after mystery front-left failure caused crash | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Alonso becomes McLaren ambassador and will test F1 car - BBC F1

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso becomes an ambassador for McLaren, a role that will include him testing their F1 car this year.

Read more: Alonso becomes McLaren ambassador and will test F1 car - BBC F1

Alonso to test McLaren F1 car in new ambassador role - Motorsport.com

The two-time world champion rejoined McLaren in 2015 but opted to step away from grand prix racing for 2019 following years of uncompetitive machinery, and an urge to compete elsewhere.
Alonso had already been confirmed to race for McLaren in this year's Indianapolis 500, but his much-speculated involvement in the F1 team's testing programme has now been firmed up as well.
He will drive at ...Keep reading

Read more: Alonso to test McLaren F1 car in new ambassador role - Motorsport.com

Pictures: 2019 F1 testing day six | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Pictures from the sixth day of testing for the 2019 F1 season at the Circuit de Catalunya.

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Fernando Alonso to test McLaren's 2019 Formula 1 car as ambassador - Autosport

Fernando Alonso will test McLaren's 2019 Formula 1 car as part of a new role as team "ambassador", following his decision not to race in F1 this season

Read more: Fernando Alonso to test McLaren's 2019 Formula 1 car as ambassador - Autosport

Alonso will test for McLaren this year | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Fernando Alonso will participate in "selected tests to support the development of MCL34 and MCL35 for 2020," McLaren has announced.

Read more: Alonso will test for McLaren this year | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Sky F1's best-ever offer is now live - SkySports F1

Introducing Sky Sports F1's best-ever offer as the channel becomes the home of live and exclusive Formula 1 in 2019!

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Sky Sports F1's best-ever offer: FAQs - SkySports F1

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Renault name Sergei Sirotkin as reserve driver - BBC F1

Russian Sergey Sirotkin gets a Formula 1 lifeline with the Renault team after losing his seat at Williams.

Read more: Renault name Sergei Sirotkin as reserve driver - BBC F1

Vettel into the barriers; McLaren up the pace - PlanetF1

Not content with topping the day one timesheet in the second test, McLaren lowered the benchmark early on day two.

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Longer calendar not possible without shorter race weekends – Vasseur | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Formula 1 must shorten its three-day race weekend format if it is to expand the calendar beyond the current 21 races, according to Alfa Romeo team principal Frederic Vasseur.

Read more: Longer calendar not possible without shorter race weekends – Vasseur | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Gasly: Red Bull ‘should not get too excited’ - PlanetF1

Pierre Gasly was cautiously optimistic about Red Bull's chances of success this season with Honda power.

The post Gasly: Red Bull ‘should not get too excited’ appeared first on PlanetF1.

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Boullier not ‘desperate’ to return to F1 paddock - PlanetF1

Ex-McLaren Formula 1 chief Eric Boullier is happy to have found a role away from the paddock with his new French GP position.

The post Boullier not ‘desperate’ to return to F1 paddock appeared first on PlanetF1.

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Live: Follow Barcelona F1 testing as it happens - Motorsport.com

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Live: 2019 F1 testing day six | RaceFans Live - RaceFans

Join us to follow day six of testing for the 2019 F1 season on RaceFans Live. The test will begin at 9am local time (8am UK time).

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Day Two driver line-up at Barcelona - PlanetF1

We're already fast approaching the half-way point of the second test. Here are the drivers taking us there...

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Gasly on Newey: ‘I’m trying to ask him a lot of questions’ | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Gasly on Newey: 'I'm trying to ask him a lot of questions' • Mercedes aero upgrade is for Melbourne • Incomplete day for Toro Rosso

Read more: Gasly on Newey: ‘I’m trying to ask him a lot of questions’ | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Testing verdict: Red Bull starts to show its hand at Barcelona - Motorsport.com

After banking as many laps as possible in week one to prove Honda's reliability, Red Bull gave us a first look at some of the performance it has been hiding under its tightly packaged bodywork.
That allowed for some comparisons with Ferrari, while Mercedes caught the eye with a major update package that could be an ominous sign for its competition.
Following the conclusion of the day's ...Keep reading

Read more: Testing verdict: Red Bull starts to show its hand at Barcelona - Motorsport.com

F1 testing video: Red Bull starts to show its hand at Barcelona - Autosport

McLaren set the pace on the opening day of the second Formula 1 pre-season test, but all the action that really mattered went on behind Lando Norris on the timing screens

Read more: F1 testing video: Red Bull starts to show its hand at Barcelona - Autosport

Dakar winner Price joins F1 driver parade at Australian GP - Motorsport.com

Price won a second Dakar crown earlier this year in impressive fashion, braving a badly-broken wrist to conquer the Peruvian dunes.
That feat will be recognised during the driver parade at the season-opening grand prix in Melbourne, Price set to follow the F1 stars around on the KTM that he rode to Dakar glory.
“Toby Price is the only Australian to have ever conquered the gruelling Dakar ...Keep reading

Read more: Dakar winner Price joins F1 driver parade at Australian GP - Motorsport.com

Magnussen: New wings make it much easier to follow cars | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Kevin Magnussen says his first impression of F1's new wings is they do make it easier for cars to follow each other more closely.

Read more: Magnussen: New wings make it much easier to follow cars | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Engine setback hurt Mercedes’ plans to evaluate new F1 aero parts - Motorsport.com

F1's champion squad arrived at the final week of pre-season running with substantial revisions to its W10 design.
Lewis Hamilton covered 83 laps in the morning, but when Valtteri Bottas took over for the afternoon session the car stopped on its out-lap. Mercedes undertook a rapid precautionary engine change in response to the oil pressure problem it had suffered, but Bottas only had time for ...Keep reading

Read more: Engine setback hurt Mercedes’ plans to evaluate new F1 aero parts - Motorsport.com

Barcelona Test Day 5: Norris top, McLaren and Mercedes hit trouble - Motorsport.com

After their mostly-reliable start to pre-season testing last week, McLaren have finally encountered some headaches after a day of highs and lows for the team.
Lando Norris had the unwelcome honour of causing two red flags. In the morning, he was forced to park his McLaren MCL34 up in the opening sector of the lap as his car was struck by hydraulic pressure problems.
The team spent the ...Keep reading

Read more: Barcelona Test Day 5: Norris top, McLaren and Mercedes hit trouble - Motorsport.com

Mastering steering wheel settings still a priority for Albon | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Alexander Albon says he can still gain a lot by improving how he makes settings changes at the wheel of his Toro Rosso.

Read more: Mastering steering wheel settings still a priority for Albon | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Engine issue hurt Mercedes' plans to evaluate new F1 aero parts - Autosport

Mercedes' oil pressure problem in Barcelona Formula 1 testing hampered the team's chance to fully evaluate its new aerodynamic package

Read more: Engine issue hurt Mercedes' plans to evaluate new F1 aero parts - Autosport

Magnussen: New aero rules make a “big difference” following cars - Motorsport.com

Wider and simpler front and rear wings have been introduced this year in a bid to try to help improve overtaking, with the 2018 cars having been notoriously difficult at running close together on track.
While there has been a great deal of scepticism about how much of a difference the changes will make, Magnussen said he was hugely encouraged by the totally different feel he had when shadowing ...Keep reading

Read more: Magnussen: New aero rules make a “big difference” following cars - Motorsport.com

Formula 1 2019 rule changes make 'big difference' - Kevin Magnussen - Autosport

Kevin Magnussen says Formula 1's new aero rules have made a 'big difference’ when following other cars, based on an experience he had in Tuesday's pre-season test

Read more: Formula 1 2019 rule changes make 'big difference' - Kevin Magnussen - Autosport

George Russell: Williams's Tuesday F1 test mileage a 'huge relief' - Autosport

Williams Formula 1 rookie George Russell has described the team's productive start to the final Barcelona pre-season test as a "huge relief" after its dramas last week

Read more: George Russell: Williams's Tuesday F1 test mileage a 'huge relief' - Autosport

Russell satisfied after “proper day one” for Williams | 2019 F1 testing - RaceFans

George Russell says Williams are finally beginning to make serious progress with their new chassis following the team's delayed start to testing.

Read more: Russell satisfied after “proper day one” for Williams | 2019 F1 testing - RaceFans

Russell: Williams mileage a "huge relief" - Motorsport.com

The British team started testing in Spain late because of build delays with its new FW42.
Russell kicked off the second test on Tuesday by completing 119 laps, 31 more than the team managed across its day-and-a-half of activity in the first week.
"After the last couple of weeks it's a huge relief to get a day like today," said Russell, who finished ninth-fastest, 1.9s off the pace.
"We've ...Keep reading

Read more: Russell: Williams mileage a "huge relief" - Motorsport.com

F1 testing: Lando Norris of McLaren fastest on day one of final test - BBC F1

British rookie Lando Norris set the fastest time in his McLaren on the first day of the final pre-season test.

Read more: F1 testing: Lando Norris of McLaren fastest on day one of final test - BBC F1

Lap time watch: 2019 F1 testing day five | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Seven of the 10 teams have now lapped quicker than they managed 12 months ago including Racing Point, who significantly improved their best time on day five.

Read more: Lap time watch: 2019 F1 testing day five | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Norris tops day 5 at Barcelona, Mercedes hit trouble - F1technical.net

Lando Norris topped the times for McLaren this afternoon, thanks to a late qualifying run on the softest tyre available. McLaren though did hit further reliability problems, as did Mercedes.

Read more: Norris tops day 5 at Barcelona, Mercedes hit trouble - F1technical.net

Norris sets F1 test pace as Mercedes hits trouble - Motorsport.com

Norris completed 38 laps in the morning but missed the final hour and 40 minutes of that session when he stopped with a reported loss of hydraulic pressure.
He completed solid mileage when running got back underway after the lunch break, but did not improve on the 1m22.306s he set shortly after 10am local time until 5:15pm when he recorded a 1m19.264s on the C5 Pirelli tyre.
That was the ...Keep reading

Read more: Norris sets F1 test pace as Mercedes hits trouble - Motorsport.com

McLaren fastest, Merc hit trouble - SkySports F1

Lando Norris set the pace for McLaren despite two track stoppages, while Mercedes and Ferrari also ran into delays, on an incident-filled opening day of F1's second pre-season test.

Read more: McLaren fastest, Merc hit trouble - SkySports F1

F1 testing: McLaren top despite troubles; Mercedes loses running - Autosport

McLaren driver Lando Norris headed the first day of Formula 1's second pre-season test despite stopping twice on track, beating long-time pacesetter Pierre Gasly to top spot by 0.006 seconds

Read more: F1 testing: McLaren top despite troubles; Mercedes loses running - Autosport

Norris fastest for McLaren as Mercedes reveal upgraded car | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Lando Norris was quickest for McLaren on the fifth day of pre-season testing while Mercedes revealed a raft of aerodynamic upgrades on its W10.

Read more: Norris fastest for McLaren as Mercedes reveal upgraded car | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Tech verdict: Mercedes’ changes to its 2019 F1 car explained - Motorsport.com

That followed an inconclusive first week in which the champion team appeared to be off arch-rival Ferrari's pace with a car that had clearly followed a very different design concept to the other frontrunners - particularly in regard to the new front wing rules.
With the help of Giorgio Piola's images, Jake Boxall-Legge joined Ben Anderson to discuss the changes Mercedes has made and to explain ...Keep reading

Read more: Tech verdict: Mercedes’ changes to its 2019 F1 car explained - Motorsport.com

Video: Mercedes' changes to its 2019 Formula 1 car explained - Autosport

Mercedes unveiled a host of changes to its W10 2019 Formula 1 car as the second pre-season test began at Barcelona on Tuesday morning

Read more: Video: Mercedes' changes to its 2019 Formula 1 car explained - Autosport

Hamilton pours cold water on Ferrari talk - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton believes the talk of Ferrari being the only rival to Mercedes in 2019 is premature.

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Boullier not 'desperate' for job in F1 paddock after McLaren - Autosport

Ex-McLaren Formula 1 chief Eric Boullier says aiming for "something different" pushed him towards his new French Grand Prix role, because he was not "desperate" to stay in the paddock

Read more: Boullier not 'desperate' for job in F1 paddock after McLaren - Autosport

Boullier wasn't "desperate" for post-McLaren F1 job - Motorsport.com

Boullier returned to the F1 paddock on Tuesday at the start of the second week of pre-season testing, his first appearance since resigning as McLaren's racing director last summer.
The Frenchman has taken a "strategic advisor" and global ambassador role for the French GP, which returned to the calendar last season at Paul Ricard.
Asked by Motorsport.com why he focused on his new role instead ...Keep reading

Read more: Boullier wasn't "desperate" for post-McLaren F1 job - Motorsport.com

Mick Schumacher closing on F1 debut at Bahrain rookie test | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Mick Schumacher could make his Formula 1 debut with Alfa Romeo in a rookie test to be held at Bahrain International Circuit.

Read more: Mick Schumacher closing on F1 debut at Bahrain rookie test | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Giovinazzi tops morning session for Alfa Romeo - F1technical.net

Antonio Giovinazzi went fastest for Alfa Romeo as the second week of F1 testing kicked of in Spain. The Italian set the fastest time inside the final 20 minutes, disposing Toro Rosso's Gasly to second.

Read more: Giovinazzi tops morning session for Alfa Romeo - F1technical.net

Alfa Romeo C38: Technical analysis | F1 technology - RaceFans

F1's most-improved team of last season has produced an intriguing car for 2019. Craig Scarborough sheds light on the key innovations on the Alfa Romeo C38.

Read more: Alfa Romeo C38: Technical analysis | F1 technology - RaceFans

Giovinazzi P1 ahead of Gasly and a troubled Ferrari - PlanetF1

Antonio Giovinazzi may have set the pace on Tuesday morning in Spain but all eyes were on Mercedes' updates - and Ferrari's minimal of running.

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F1 2019 Testing: The fastest laps - SkySports F1

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Raft of Mercedes updates, Alonso shows up in Barcelona - PlanetF1

Testing resumed in Spain on Tuesday with Mercedes arriving at the track with a new nose, front wing and floor for their W10.

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Giovinazzi leads as pre-season testing resumes | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Antonio Giovinazzi put Alfa Romeo ahead on the first morning of the season test for the 2019 F1 season.

Read more: Giovinazzi leads as pre-season testing resumes | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Formula 1 testing: Antonio Giovinazzi puts Alfa Romeo on top - Autosport

Alfa Romeo's Antonio Giovinazzi left it late to set the fastest time in the opening session of Formula 1's second week of pre-season testing

Read more: Formula 1 testing: Antonio Giovinazzi puts Alfa Romeo on top - Autosport

Mercedes introduces revised aero package in testing - Motorsport.com

The team launched with a front wing design noticeably different to the others seen on the grid, most interestingly using an endplate design which appeared to guide airflow inwards, rather than the outwashing endplates used by everyone else.
Although it seemed that the combination of the endplate and front wing flap adjuster together could ultimately channel airflow around the tyre, Mercedes has ...Keep reading

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Mercedes introduce new nose and front wing - F1technical.net

Mercedes have kicked off the second week of testing at Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona by adding a new front end to their W10. Having struggled with front end grip during the first 4 days of testing, the upgrades will come as a welcome addition to Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas.

As another evolutionary step in Mercedes unique thin nose cone, the team have further narrowed the nose and added some sculpting to improve airflow underneath and over the nose cape that managed airflow underneath and behind the nose. Last year, Mercedes already extended the leading edges of that cape further forward, while this step integrates the entire concept better into the shape of the nose.

In addition to the development of the nose, the team have also added a new front wing, which drops its unique inwash endplates. The team were the only ones to have this design, in what was obviously an early development step just to enable reliability testing.

The new wing has endplates that angle outward, including a cutout at the top to help airflow from the wing to flush over the endplate and around the front wheels. The flaps of the wing meanwhile have mainly changed in the outboard area, converging more towards Renault's solution where the outside drops off to enhance the outwash.

Still, it's a long way apart from the concepts run by Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and Toro Rosso.

Read more: Mercedes introduce new nose and front wing - F1technical.net

Raikkonen and Giovinazzi present Alfa Romeo’s F1 special edition cars | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Alfa Romeo has presented special editions of its two of its road cars painted in the style of its Formula 1 team.

Read more: Raikkonen and Giovinazzi present Alfa Romeo’s F1 special edition cars | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Mercedes tries revised front wing in 2019 Formula 1 testing - Autosport

Mercedes has kicked off its running in the second Formula 1 pre-season test at Barcelona with a number of new aerodynamic components in the pursuit of extra performance

Read more: Mercedes tries revised front wing in 2019 Formula 1 testing - Autosport

Leclerc wants to ‘delete’ others’ expectations - PlanetF1

Although conceding that expectations are part of racing for Ferrari, Charles Leclerc says he's trying to "erase and delete" that to avoid added pressure.

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F1's bunched-up midfield could spring surprises in 2019 - Motorsport.com

While few doubt that Ferrari is currently the team to beat after its strong first week of testing, behind the Italian team things are much harder to work out.
Daniel Ricciardo, whose teammate Nico Hulkenberg set the fastest time of the first week of testing, says that everyone is impressing at the moment.
"I kind of feel that everyone has a pretty decent car at the moment," he said.
"So ...Keep reading

Read more: F1's bunched-up midfield could spring surprises in 2019 - Motorsport.com

Pictures: 2019 F1 testing day five | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Pictures from the fifth day of testing for the 2019 F1 season at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Read more: Pictures: 2019 F1 testing day five | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Hamilton: Mercedes had its “most difficult” winter | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Rules changes for 2019 made last winter the "most difficult" off-season yet for world champions Mercedes, according to Lewis Hamilton.

Read more: Hamilton: Mercedes had its “most difficult” winter | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Who's driving when in F1's second pre-season test - Motorsport.com

Traditionally, Ferrari gives its driver full days in the car during pre-season testing, with one day last year the only exception since the V6 turbo-hybrid era began in 2014.
However, the team has opted to split the running of Vettel and Leclerc for the second four-day test in Spain this week.
Leclerc will kick off the test on Tuesday morning before handing over to Vettel for the afternoon ...Keep reading

Read more: Who's driving when in F1's second pre-season test - Motorsport.com

Who's driving when in Formula 1 pre-season testing week two - Autosport

Ferrari will split the driving duties of Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc for the final Formula 1 pre-season test, with both drivers appearing on each day at Barcelona this week

Read more: Who's driving when in Formula 1 pre-season testing week two - Autosport

Live: Follow Barcelona F1 testing as it happens - Motorsport.com

...Keep reading

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Raikkonen hails ‘easy transition’ to Alfa Romeo - PlanetF1

Kimi Raikkonen says it has been a "very easy transition" from Ferrari to Alfa Romeo as he prepares for his first season back with the former Sauber team.

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F1 Testing: Day One LIVE! - SkySports F1

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Live: 2019 F1 testing day five | RaceFans Live - RaceFans

Join us to follow day five of testing for the 2019 F1 season on RaceFans Live. The test will begin at 9am local time (8am UK time).

Read more: Live: 2019 F1 testing day five | RaceFans Live - RaceFans

Ricciardo ‘ran from a fight’ with Verstappen - PlanetF1

Daniel Ricciardo left Red Bull as he was "running from a fight" with Max Verstappen; so said Christian Horner.

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Testing resumes in Spain, the line up - PlanetF1

Formula 1 returns to the test arena on Tuesday for the start of the final four-day pre-season outing.

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Wolff: Wing change would take months - PlanetF1

Mercedes would be open to changing the design of their front wing if it proves they've gone the wrong route; that change though could take months says Toto Wolff.

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Racing Point to have “massive package upgrade for Melbourne” | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Racing Point to have "massive package upgrade for Melbourne" • Hamilton pushing Mercedes to make 'LH edition' AMG One • F2 testing to begin

Read more: Racing Point to have “massive package upgrade for Melbourne” | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Video: The unanswered questions going into Formula 1 test two - Autosport

How big is Ferrari's advantage? Is Mercedes really in trouble? Is Red Bull-Honda right to be so confident? Week two of Formula 1 pre-season testing begins with many unanswered questions

Read more: Video: The unanswered questions going into Formula 1 test two - Autosport

F1 2019 testing: The answers we need from week two - Motorsport.com

What are the key answers that we should be looking for over the next four days of running?
Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell join Ben Anderson ahead of the start of the test to outline what they are looking to see from the teams up and down the pitlane to give us a clearer picture of how the new season is shaping up.
We have just four days of Formula 1 pre-season testing remaining and, apart from ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 2019 testing: The answers we need from week two - Motorsport.com

Full driver line-up for final pre-season test confirmed | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

The full driver line-up for the final test ahead of the 2019 F1 season has been confirmed. The four-day test begins at the Circuit de Catalunya tomorrow,

Read more: Full driver line-up for final pre-season test confirmed | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

How Racing Point Formula 1 team is spending its new investment - Autosport

Racing Point Formula 1 technical director Andrew Green says the investment from its new owners has made a big difference - joking that it can finally afford an IT upgrade

Read more: How Racing Point Formula 1 team is spending its new investment - Autosport

Sky confirms Ted Kravitz, ends frenzied social media speculation - Motorsport.com

A raft of Kravitz-related hashtags – such as #wherested #tedgate and #saveted – began trending on Twitter after he didn’t appear in its Barcelona F1 testing coverage, and ex-racer Karun Chandhok had rejoined the team from Channel 4.
The speculation was also fueled by Kravitz not being mentioned in a press release from Sky last week about its F1 2019 output.
Almost 4000 people signed an ...Keep reading

Read more: Sky confirms Ted Kravitz, ends frenzied social media speculation - Motorsport.com

Mercedes expects midfield Formula 1 teams to surprise in 2019 - Autosport

Formula 1's midfielders have the potential to spring "surprises" in 2019, believes Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff after strong times from underdogs in the first week of pre-season testing

Read more: Mercedes expects midfield Formula 1 teams to surprise in 2019 - Autosport

Sky Sports F1 gears up for F1 2019 start - SkySports F1

The countdown is on as Sky Sports F1 and the Formula 1 teams gear up for the start of the 2019 season ahead of the second and final pre-season test at Barcelona.

Read more: Sky Sports F1 gears up for F1 2019 start - SkySports F1

Russell says drivers must motivate Williams now - Motorsport.com

Williams missed priceless track mileage on Monday and Tuesday in Barcelona last week after some late delays to the car build.
Russell finally took to the track with the FW42 late on Wednesday, before completing more laps the following afternoon.
The F2 champion believes that Williams can bounce back, despite missing so much running.
"I think even myself, until you're involved in an F1 ...Keep reading

Read more: Russell says drivers must motivate Williams now - Motorsport.com

Raikkonen: Easy Alfa transition eliminated doubt - Motorsport.com

The 2007 world champion signed a deal to return to Sauber after losing his Ferrari seat to Charles Leclerc during the 2018 season.
Sauber will run under the Alfa name this year and the team made an encouraging start to pre-season testing last week at Barcelona, where Raikkonen said his off-track preparations had also gone very smoothly.
"It's a different team but I don't think it's better or ...Keep reading

Read more: Raikkonen: Easy Alfa transition eliminated doubt - Motorsport.com

McLaren MCL34: Technical analysis | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Has McLaren put right what it got badly wrong last year? Craig Scarborough appraises the main changes on the team's new car for 2019.

Read more: McLaren MCL34: Technical analysis | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

‘Ferrari may win the winter championship but…’ - PlanetF1

Billed by many as the front runners in this pre-season, Ferrari may win the winter championship but Christian Horner says no points are awarded until the summer.

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Valtteri Bottas: I still haven't achieved anything in Formula 1 - Autosport

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas feels he has not "achieved anything" in Formula 1 yet, as he targets a championship challenge for 2019

Read more: Valtteri Bottas: I still haven't achieved anything in Formula 1 - Autosport

Kubica urges Williams to be ‘realistic’ - PlanetF1

On the back foot after missing more than a quarter of pre-season testing, Robert Kubica says Williams need to set a "realistic target".

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Drivers must motivate troubled Williams Formula 1 team - Russell - Autosport

George Russell says the drivers must help to motivate Williams amid its difficult start to the 2019 Formula 1 campaign

Read more: Drivers must motivate troubled Williams Formula 1 team - Russell - Autosport

Bottas hasn't "achieved anything" in F1 - Motorsport.com

Bottas scored nine grand prix podiums for his first F1 outfit Williams, establishing himself as the team's lead driver despite sharing the garage with former title contender Felipe Massa.
Nico Rosberg's shock retirement in 2016 opened the door for Bottas to join F1's leading outfit Mercedes, and he soon scored a maiden race win with the Silver Arrows.
However, Bottas has been unable to match ...Keep reading

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Gasly: Honda did a really good job over the winter - PlanetF1

Pierre Gasly, the only current driver to have spent two years with Honda power, reckons the Japanese manufacturer has made good progress during the winter.

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Kimi Raikkonen: 'Easy' transition erased Alfa Romeo F1 move doubts - Autosport

Kimi Raikkonen says his "easy" transition to the Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team has eliminated the doubts he had over how his move from Ferrari would go

Read more: Kimi Raikkonen: 'Easy' transition erased Alfa Romeo F1 move doubts - Autosport

Giovinazzi sees Raikkonen as his “teacher” | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Antonio Giovinazzi says his Alfa Romeo team mate Kimi Raikkonen is someone he can both learn from and compare himself against in his first full season of Formula 1.

Read more: Giovinazzi sees Raikkonen as his “teacher” | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Change to Ferrari-style F1 front wing would need months - Mercedes - Autosport

Mercedes says changing its Formula 1 front wing concept to a Ferrari-style version is a project that would take months to complete, but accepts it must be "open-minded"

Read more: Change to Ferrari-style F1 front wing would need months - Mercedes - Autosport

F1 gossip: Ricciardo, Hulkenberg, Red Bull, Renault, Hamilton, Bottas, Mercedes, Gasly - BBC F1

Red Bull can make an impact, team-mates Ricciardo and Hulkenberg in harmony, Gasly happy with Honda, and more.

Read more: F1 gossip: Ricciardo, Hulkenberg, Red Bull, Renault, Hamilton, Bottas, Mercedes, Gasly - BBC F1

Mercedes: Switching front wing concepts would take months - Motorsport.com

The new 2019 Formula 1 aero regulations have thrown up a fascinating divergence of approaches about how best to manage airflow at the front of the car.
While teams like Mercedes and Red Bull have opted for more traditional front wing designs, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo have done something totally different – with the outer edges of the front wing sloping downwards towards the endplate to help ...Keep reading

Read more: Mercedes: Switching front wing concepts would take months - Motorsport.com

Measuring aerodynamics at the track - F1technical.net

As the first test for the 2019 Formula 1 season draws to a close we continue our series investigating the aerodynamics of Formula 1 cars, this time looking at how aerodynamic performance is measured at the track.

Read more: Measuring aerodynamics at the track - F1technical.net

Hamilton isn’t dreaming of Triple Crown success - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton won't looking to join Fernando Alonso as a winner of motor racing's Triple Crown, if of course the Spaniard achieves it, as up until last year he had never heard of it.

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2019 Mercedes power unit an aggressive development step - Cowell - F1technical.net

Engine chief Andy Cowell, talks Mercedes power units, and how it is becoming ever more challenging to find further gains, now that we're up for the 6th season with power unit regulations.

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2019 Mercedes power unit an aggressive development step - Cowell - F1technical.net

Engine chief Andy Cowell, talks Mercedes power units, and how it is becoming ever more challenging to find further gains, now that we're up for the 6th season with power unit regulations.

Read more: 2019 Mercedes power unit an aggressive development step - Cowell - F1technical.net

Hulkenberg sticking with his ‘fighting weight’ - PlanetF1

Nico Hulkenberg will not take advantage of the new driver weight rules in 2019 as he prefers his ???happy place???.

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Albon is ‘exceeding’ Toro Rosso’s expectations - PlanetF1

Alexander Albon may have spun on his very first run in the STR14 but since then he has "ticked all the boxes" for Toro Rosso.

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F1 testing to turn into a trial - SkySports F1

After an intriguing first week in Barcelona, Formula 1 teams now have just four more days of pre-season testing before the 2019 championship officially begins.

Read more: F1 testing to turn into a trial - SkySports F1

‘Williams have no idea about the FW42’s potential’ - PlanetF1

Acknowledging that Williams' FW42 was not "100%" when it hit the track last Wednesday, George Russell says the team has "no idea" about the car's potential performance level.

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Fittipaldi thought early run was a ‘joke’ - PlanetF1

Pietro Fittipaldi thought his early call-up to drive the Haas VF-19 was a "joke" before being told the team were completely seriously.

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PF1 Shop: Iconic race-used F1 helmets for sale - PlanetF1

The countdown to the 2019 championship is well and truly on and to celebrate, we have launched 10 iconic, race-worn Formula 1 helmets for sale.

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Gasly feeling Honda gains without pushing flat-out | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Gasly feeling Honda gains without pushing flat-out • Ferrari and Mercedes snub F1 Netflix documentary • Ferrari are fastest - Marko

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James Key's move to McLaren confirmed, Egginton to become TD at Toro Rosso - F1technical.net

Toro Rosso and McLaren have jointly confirmed an agreement over the move of James Key from the Italian team towards Woking, where he will also be appointed technical director.

Read more: James Key's move to McLaren confirmed, Egginton to become TD at Toro Rosso - F1technical.net

Hamilton tried new methods to bulk up for 2019 - Motorsport.com

Last year the five-time world champion pledged to become a “different athlete” after F1 committed to introducing a minimum driver weight of 80kg, separate from the car. 
That has allowed drivers to ease off extreme dieting as well as focus on building more strength, with Hamilton gaining several kilograms of muscle mass.
“I’m still within the limit, so I’m good,” Hamilton said ...Keep reading

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F1 gossip: Hamilton, Bottas, Mercedes, Leclerc, Ferrari - BBC F1

Lewis Hamilton bulks up to reach the best conditions of his career, Valtteri Bottas confident over team tactics, plus more.

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Tech verdict: Latest F1 2019 tech developments explained - Motorsport.com

It was also first the chance to see many of the parts the teams were either hiding or did not have ready at their launches. 
In this video, Jake Boxall-Legge and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson take you through the most interesting car parts they spotted in the Barcelona pit lane last week, with the help of illustrations from the gifted technical eye of Giorgio Piola.

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Ricciardo: Having same F1 feedback as Hulkenberg a boost for Renault - Autosport

Daniel Ricciardo thinks Renault's Formula 1 progress will be boosted by the fact he and team-mate Nico Hulkenberg are on the "same page" with what they want from their car

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How Leclerc is adjusting to the pressures of life at Ferrari | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Formula 1's newest star has joined its most famous team. How is Charles Leclerc coping with the pressure of being a Ferrari driver?

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"Same page" Ricciardo/Hulkenberg feedback boosting Renault - Motorsport.com

The Australian, who has switched to the French car manufacturer after a five-year spell at Red Bull, has just completed his first week of action with the team at Barcelona in Spain.
And having got down to work quickly Hulkenberg, he sees a huge positive in the fact that he and the German are demanding exactly the same things from the new RS19.
Speaking about how things were developing with ...Keep reading

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Hamilton: Mercedes cannot focus on making history - PlanetF1

Reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes must keep their fight and hunger to win if they are to claim a record sixth-straight title-double.

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Hamilton experimented with training to bulk up for 2019 F1 season - Autosport

Lewis Hamilton mixed up his training regime over the winter to bulk up under Formula 1's new driver weight rules, and says he is in his best condition ever

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Bottas: Mercedes will not prioritise Hamilton - PlanetF1

Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas has faith that Mercedes will not implement team orders to aid Lewis Hamilton from the get-go in 2019.

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Hulkenberg: Rear wing like a parachute - PlanetF1

Renault's Nico Hulkenberg believes the newly-designed 2019 rear wing is like having a "parachute" on the straights.

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'Fantastic' Albon exceeded Toro Rosso expectations in first F1 test - Autosport

Alexander Albon is "exceeding expectations" and "ticked all the boxes" in Formula 1's first pre-season test at Barcelona last week, says Toro Rosso's deputy technical director Jody Egginton

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Albon "exceeding expectations" at Toro Rosso - Motorsport.com

While Toro Rosso is used to dealing with rookies, Albon hadn’t driven an F1 car at all until the team’s filming day at Misano, just before the Barcelona test.
After a frustrating off on his outlap in Barcelona – something that even experienced drivers suffered as they had their first outings with Pirelli’s lower rear tyre blanket temperatures – the Thai driver finished Tuesday in ...Keep reading

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Marko: Ferrari on top, but Red Bull can win - PlanetF1

Red Bull's motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko believes Ferrari are the team to beat, but his outfit have the performance to win races.

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Perez fears the end for Mexican GP - PlanetF1

Sergio Perez fears that if the Mexican Grand Prix is dropped from the calendar, his home race may be gone for decades.

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Which F1 team has the best-looking car for 2019? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Now we've seen all 10 F1 cars for 2019, who has the best-looking machine? Cast your vote here and check out our poll winners from the past nine seasons.

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Leclerc plays down difficulty of Ferrari switch - PlanetF1

Charles Leclerc says the jump from Sauber to Ferrari is smaller than the one he was faced with 12 months ago.

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Bottas: Mercedes needs upgrade to fix 2019 F1 car handling issues - Autosport

Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes needs an upgrade to solve the handling issues discovered during the first run of its new 2019 Formula 1 challenger in testing at Barcelona last week

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Hamilton drives to new fitness heights - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton has revealed how 2019 rule changes and a revised winter fitness regime have put him in the "best shape" of his Formula 1 career.

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Horner expects Liberty to deliver 2021 rules plan ‘within first months of 2019’ | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Christian Horner says Liberty Media needs to being presenting its technical and financial rules for 2021 in the next few months.

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Analysis: What did we learn from the first week of testing? - F1technical.net

Following Ferrari’s impressive start, some teams delivered eye-catching times with glory runs on the final day of the first week of pre-season testing.

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Video: Nine technical developments spotted at Formula 1 testing - Autosport

The opening 2019 pre-season Formula 1 test provided the first opportunity to see the new cars on-track and view the solutions the teams have made for the aerodynamic rule tweaks

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Hulkenberg: New F1 rear wing feels like "parachute" - Motorsport.com

For this season, the FIA has mandated a larger rear wing with a bigger DRS effect as part of a new rules package designed to improve racing.
This change, according to Hulkenberg, is having an impact on how his Renault feels in a straight line.
“I would say yes,” said the German when asked if the RS19's engine felt more powerful. “But on the other hand, you know, we have a lot more drag ...Keep reading

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‘I don’t want to be in that situation again’: Bottas vows to come back fighting in 2019 | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Valtteri Bottas says the disappointment of last season "nearly made me angry" that he hasn't achieved his goal of winning the world championship in six seasons of F1.

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Renault's Hulkenberg says new bigger F1 wing is like a 'parachute' - Autosport

Nico Hulkenberg believes the 2019 Formula 1 rear wing is like a "parachute" - and the extra drag means that it is harder to compare Renault's latest engine with last season's

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Bargeboards the "real playground" in F1 development race - Motorsport.com

F1 teams have displayed a variety of approaches for their front wings, which has been simplified in an attempt to boost overtaking.



However, Green says front wing development is limited by the regulations imposed to close loopholes, even suggesting that they are "over-restrained".
That means teams will look elsewhere to try to gain performance, and Green believes the bargeboard ...Keep reading

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Perez worried Mexico could lose F1 race for decades - Motorsport.com

The current contract for the Mexico City race ends this season, and negotiations with F1 owner Liberty Media for a new deal to start in 2020 were turned upside this week when the country’s president said that the national government could not continue to subsidise the event.
“It's not looking good,” said Racing Point driver Perez. “Hopefully we can get some good news later on. I think ...Keep reading

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Perez: Mexico return could take 50 years if GP leaves F1 calendar - Autosport

The Mexican Grand Prix's future is "not looking good" and it could be out of Formula 1 for decades if it loses its calendar slot, fears Sergio Perez

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Toro Rosso's Egginton: 2019 Honda F1 engine situation 'fantastic' - Autosport

Toro Rosso technical director Jody Egginton has hailed Honda's first week of 2019 Formula 1 pre-season testing as "fantastic"

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Leclerc: Ferrari F1 driver problem with Vettel would be 'good sign' - Autosport

Charles Leclerc says it will be a "good sign" if he can give Ferrari a problem of managing any 2019 Formula 1 success he achieves alongside Sebastian Vettel

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Red Bull creating a ‘mature’ Verstappen - PlanetF1

Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen will be more "mature" and "patient" in 2019.

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Ricciardo given hope for better overtaking in 2019 - PlanetF1

Renault's Daniel Ricciardo said testing gave him a few scenarios to suggest the 2019 aerodynamic changes could aid overtaking.

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Bottas: Mercedes needs upgrade to fix 2019 F1 car handling issues - Autosport

Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes needs an upgrade to solve the handling issues discovered during the first run of its new 2019 Formula 1 challenger in testing at Barcelona last week

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Leclerc: Giving Ferrari driver headache would be "good sign" - Motorsport.com

The highly-rated youngster has been signed by Ferrari after just one season in F1 with Sauber and Vettel has said he expects to be pressured by the Monegasque.
New Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has said Vettel may be prioritised while Leclerc settles in, but  added he hopes to have the “problem” of managing two top-line drivers. 
Asked by Motorsport.com if he accepts he will ...Keep reading

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Hamilton to make improving rivals feel pain - PlanetF1

With his competition looking stronger in 2019, Lewis Hamilton says he looks forward to making them feel pain to make his pleasure greater.

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Three people treated after McLaren fire - PlanetF1

Three McLaren team members received medical treatment after a fire in the team???s garage at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Friday.

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Bottas: Only upgrades can solve W10’s handling - PlanetF1

Valtteri Bottas says Mercedes need an upgrade to solve the handling issues that plagued the W10's first run in testing this week.

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Leclerc wants to create Ferrari ‘problem’ - PlanetF1

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc hopes to be competitive enough in his first season with the team to give them a welcome problem.

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"Fantastic" Honda "causing no compromise" - Toro Rosso - Motorsport.com

Honda’s first week supplying two teams in the V6 turbo-hybrid era was very productive, as its new team Red Bull and 2018 partner Toro Rosso logged almost 1,000 laps between them.
Answering a suggestion there has been a vibration with Honda’s 2019 engine, Egginton said: “The engine programme has been fantastic.
“Honda have been working along on the background doing their thing. It’s ...Keep reading

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2019 F1 pre-season test one: Bonus gallery | F1 pictures - RaceFans

A special selection of extra pictures from the first test of the 2019 F1 season at the Circuit de Catalunya this week.

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Leclerc hopes to give Ferrari 'problem' - SkySports F1

Charles Leclerc hopes he is competitive enough against Sebastian Vettel to give Ferrari a welcome "problem" in their pursuit of F1's world titles this year.

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Mercedes needs upgrade to cure handling issues, says Bottas - Motorsport.com

While Ferrari hit the ground running and enjoyed a strong first week of pre-season testing, Mercedes had a more low-key start that left it in no doubt it is currently on the back foot.
Speaking at an event with Mercedes title sponsor Petronas in Italy on Friday, Bottas revealed that the main issue for the team was finding a consistent balance for the car over a whole lap – with the W10 having ...Keep reading

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Testing verdict: Who’s winning the winter war and why - Motorsport.com

Although it’s too early to paint a definitive picture of where everyone sits in the pecking order, there are already good and bad indications emerging up and down the pitlane.
Motorsport Network’s Glenn Freeman is joined by Autosport’s F1 experts Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell to discuss who is on top so far, how the chasing pack is shaping up, and who needs a much better second test at ...Keep reading

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Video: The verdict on the first test of F1 2019 at Barcelona - Autosport

At the halfway point of 2019 Formula 1 pre-season testing, the early talking points for the year ahead have already emerged

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Three McLaren staff treated after garage fire in Barcelona - BBC F1

Three members of the McLaren crew are treated by medics after a small fire at the team's garage in pre-season testing in Barcelona.

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Hamilton out to inflict pain on rivals - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton has revealed he wants to beat his Formula One title rivals at their best to ensure his victory is "painful" for them.

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McLaren mechanics treated after fire - SkySports F1

Three McLaren mechanics have been treated for injuries after a fire broke out in the British team's garage.

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Ricciardo believes following cars might be easier in 2019 - Motorsport.com

F1 has revamped the front and rear wing regulations for this year as part of a raft of changes aimed at trying to boost overtaking in 2019.
One of the key aims was to better allow cars to follow each other, rather than instantly losing downforce as they approach a rival and being forced to drop back because their tyres overheat.
While a number of drivers said it was too early to gauge what ...Keep reading

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F1 cars now set to go faster than in 2018 despite aero rule changes - Autosport

Formula 1 technical chiefs are now predicting that the 2019 cars will be faster than last year, despite the rule changes having originally been expected to slow them down

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Three McLaren personnel treated after fire during filming day | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

Three McLaren F1 team members were taken to the medical centre at the Circuit de Catalunya today following a fire in their garage.

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McLaren F1 team members treated after garage fire at Barcelona - Autosport

Three McLaren Formula 1 team members have given medical treatment after a fire occurred in the squad's garage at the Barcelona circuit

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Three treated after McLaren garage fire in Barcelona - Motorsport.com

Along with Racing Point and Williams, McLaren was doing some extra running on a filming day, including some laps in conjunction with a McLaren road car.
A statement from the team noted: "There was a small fire in the garage during the team's private filming day. The fire was quickly extinguished by the team, and circuit emergency services and medical teams attended immediately in ...Keep reading

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Ricciardo encouraged F1 car following may be improved in 2019 - Autosport

Daniel Ricciardo says the first 2019 pre-season test has offered a glimmer of hope that Formula 1's new aerodynamic rules could make it easier for drivers to follow other cars

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F1 2019 cars expected to be faster despite new rules - Motorsport.com

A major revamp of the aero regulations for this season aimed at helping overtaking was supposed to have stripped back levels of downforce.
F1 teams had been initially predicting that the cars would be up to two seconds per lap slower than 2018.
Ferrari team principal Matteo Binotto said at the launch of his team’s 2019 car earlier this month: "We predicted an impact of 1.5s per lap when we ...Keep reading

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Key to start McLaren role next month after joining from Toro Rosso - BBC F1

James Key will take up his new role as McLaren technical director on 25 March after the team reached a deal with his former employer Toro Rosso.

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McLaren confirm Key start date - SkySports F1

McLaren have confirmed that James Key will officially become their new technical director following the first race of the 2019 season in Australia.

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Toro Rosso, McLaren finally reach agreement on Key - Motorsport.com

Key will officially leave Toro Rosso on March 23 and begin working for McLaren from March 25, with the transition happening between the Australian and Bahrain Grands Prix.
Toro Rosso will promote current deputy technical director Jody Egginton to the technical director role in Key's place.
McLaren's hiring of Key last summer prompted a long dispute between the team and Toro Rosso's parent ...Keep reading

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Toro Rosso: Key to join McLaren as F1 technical boss after Melbourne - Autosport

Toro Rosso has agreed to release James Key to take up his new position of McLaren technical director just after the start of the 2019 Formula 1 season

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