Renault Sport F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul believes the French outfit can consolidate its position as ‘best of rest’ in Singapore, a track better suited to the qualities of it R.S.18 than F1’s recent high speed venues. Renault knew it would be facing a difficult time at Spa and Monza, the low-downforce layouts not playing into…
Read moreWolff: Spa defeat gave Mercedes ‘clues’ on where to improve
Toto Wolff says the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa was a turning point for Mercedes as it provided the team with the clues it needed to improve the performance of its W09. Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel prevailed in the Ardennes at the end of August, but since then Lewis Hamilton has secured two consecutive wins and…
Read moreWilliams doomed to last place in 2018, admits Sirotkin
Sergey Sirotkin has admitted that Williams has no hope of catching Sauber in the constructors championship before the end of 2018. Williams is currently in last place in the standings after 12 races. They have just four points so far, all thanks to Lance Stroll’s eighth place finish in Baku. Meanwhile Sauber have amassed 18…
Read moreHamilton urges media ‘to show more respect’ for Vettel
Lewis Hamilton has offered a staunch defense of Sebastian Vettel following the Ferrari driver’s costly error in Suzuka, insisting the German driver deserves “a little more respect” from the media. Vettel’s bold move on the inside of Max Verstappen in the early stages of last Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix ended with the Ferrari and its…
Read moreLaunch Gallery: Sports Pesa Racing Point F1
There was a sigh of relief in Toronto today when Racing Point F1 unveiled the team’s livery for 2019 and it’s car was still pretty in pink! But while the outfit has retained its soft tone, it has also added an elegant portion of blue, thanks to the arrival of new title sponsor Sports Pesa….
Read more‘Experience’ key to Haas success in 2018, says Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen says that growing experience in every part of the Haas F1 Team is the reason why the American squad is doing so well in 2018. Haas only entered Formula 1 for the first time three years ago, but this year is already challenging for fourth place in the constructors championship – the ‘best…
Read moreAlbon closing in on second Toro Rosso drive
Alexander Albon is apparently now the favourite to race alongside F1 returnee Daniil Kvyat at Toro Rosso next season. The British-Thai F2 racer’s chances of joining the F1 grid in 2019 were given a massive boost following reports that Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marlo is in talks with Nissan to free Albon from his…
Read moreAbiteboul: Weight of F1 cars going in the wrong direction
Renault Sport F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul says the weight of Grand Prix cars should be reduced and not increased in the future in order to better challenge a driver’s skills. Over the past few seasons, the minimum weight of F1’s cars has gradually increased, with the hike often pegged to annual technical changes such wider…
Read moreButton sees ‘big year’ ahead for Vettel, and perhaps a tough decision
If Charles Leclerc puts Ferrari team mate Sebastian Vettel under pressure this year, the German could be facing some tough decisions about his F1 future says Sky F1 pundit Jenson Button. As one of the brightest young talents in F1, Leclerc is generating big expectations and fostering views that the Monegasque will be a force…
Read moreRaikkonen takes victory in Austin as title stays alive
F1 veteran Kimi Raikkonen took the lead of the United States Grand Prix heading into the first corner, and drove a flawless race to achieve his 21st career Grand Prix win over Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Lewis Hamilton’s attempt to make use of an early Virtual Safety Car didn’t pay off, forcing him into a…
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