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Russell: Ill-timed failures made F2 title fight harder | RaceFans Round-up
F1 Fanatic - 30 Dec 2018 02:01
In the round-up: Ill-timed failures made F2 title fight harder - Russell • Grosjean 'made mistakes I shouldn't have' • Murray receives CBE
Kubica: ‘I would also have doubts' about return
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 01:20
Robert Kubica has admitted that he understands why question marks remain over his ability, and that he would have doubts about his return. The Pole will be on the grid for the first time since 2010, after suffering sever...
Szafnauer: 2018 was ‘the most stressful year'
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 01:10
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. The situation escalated, and it ultimately led to the company going into admin...
Five drivers most under pressure in 2019
Planet F1 - 30 Dec 2018 23:31
Going into the 2019 campaign, there are several drivers who will have to deal with a lot pressure when they get in the car. The post Five drivers most under pressure in 2019 appeared first on PlanetF1.
Second half of the season crucial for Grosjean
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 20:20
Romain Grosjean admitted that the second half of the 2018 season was critical to retaining his seat in Formula One. The Frenchman had a poor beginning to the season compared to his teammate Kevin Magnussen. Speaking to M...
Red Bull boasts quality of RB14 chassis despite 'Achilles heel'
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 19:50
Red Bull Racing's Christian Horner believes the team's RB14 chassis was the class of the field in 2018, praising the car's results despite its undeniable weak point. The Milton Keynes-based outfit secured four wins this ...
Schumacher in F1's thoughts ahead of his 50th birthday
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 19:30
Michael Schumacher is in Formula 1's thoughts as the seven times World Champion approaches his 50th birthday, five years on from the near-fatal skiing accident that has left the Ferrari legend fighting brain injuries out...
2019 Toro Rosso F1 Driver Albon ‘Begged' To DAMS For FIA Formula 2 Seat
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 19:30
Toro Rosso driver Alexander Albon opens out about begging DAMS to hire him for the 2018 FIA Formula 2 Season More»
Schumacher in F1's thoughts ahead of his 50th birthday
GRAND PRIX 247 - 30 Dec 2018 19:27
Michael Schumacher is in Formula 1's thoughts as the seven times World Champion approaches his 50th birthday, five years on from the near-fatal skiing accident that has left the Ferrari legend fighting brain injuries out...
2018 Race of the Year: Raikkonen winning in Texas
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 19:20
The United States Grand Prix delivered a cracker of a race but, to be honest, there were other very good races this past season, Baku would be an obvious candidate with Interlagos and Silverstone up there with maybe Germ...
2018 Race of the Year: Raikkonen winning in Texas
GRAND PRIX 247 - 30 Dec 2018 19:12
The United States Grand Prix delivered a cracker of a race but, to be honest, there were other very good races this past season, Baku would be an obvious candidate with Interlagos and Silverstone up there with maybe Germ...
Honda gives Red Bull more motivation for 2019 - Verstappen
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 18:30
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen believes that with Honda on board with the team for 2019 and beyond, the team has extra motivation to up their level of performance. The team finally cut ties with Renault after a tumultuou...
McLaren expects Key arrival in time to influence 2019 car
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 18:20
McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has confirmed new technical head James Key should formally join the Woking-based team in time "to help influence the progress of next year's car and ultimately the development of 2020" d...
Verstappen hits out at "keyboard warriors"
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 18:00
Max Verstappen received more than his fair share of criticism in the early part of 2018 from journalists and fans on social media, and he has now encouraged people to “stick to the facts” in what they say. Verstappen...
Horner: Communication key for Red Bull and Honda
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 17:50
Red Bull boss Christian Horner says that communication between themselves and new engine manufacturers Honda is imperative. The team parted company with Renault after a 12-year partnership, and will take on the Honda pow...
Williams believe Russell can be "one of the leading drivers"
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 17:30
Williams rookie George Russell certainly has a good pedigree in the lower categories, having won F3 and F2 in consecutive seasons. Now he must translate that to success in F1, just like Charles Leclerc in 2018. Leclerc e...
Wolff: Mercedes-Ferrari relations tense, but also productive
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 17:30
"When the flag drops, the bullshit stops," once said the great Jack Brabham, and Toto Wolff concurs with that sentiment when it comes to Mercedes' relations with Ferrari. The two teams are linked by a fierce rivalry in F...
'Hamilton emulated Schumacher and Senna in 2018'
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 16:50
Lewis Hamilton raised the standard of Formula 1 in 2018 in a way only previously achieved by the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna. That's the view of Formula 1's motorsport director Ross Brawn, who lauded Hamilto...
Albon begged DAMS for F2 seat in 2018
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 16:40
New Toro Rosso man Alexander Albon begged DAMS managing director Francois Sicard for a 2018 Formula 2 race seat. The Thai-British racer had to contest the first three rounds of the year on a race-by-race deal, before bei...
Verstappen reveals what Ocon said in Brazil fracas
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 16:20
Max Verstappen has revealed that Esteban Ocon laughed at him after being confronted in the aftermath of their Brazilian Grand Prix clash, while adding that the Force India driver shouted "get the cameras" once Verstappen...
Verstappen: Honda gives Red Bull extra motivation
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 16:20
Max Verstappen believes his Red Bull squad has been given extra motivation ahead of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship as it begins a new partnership with Honda. After a successful maiden year with sister squad Toro R...
Verstappen wants 'keyboard warriors' to just stick to the facts
Total F1 - 30 Dec 2018 16:20
Following the criticism he endured in the early part of 2018, Max Verstappen wants everyone to "just stick to the facts" in the future. After a series of incidents and mishaps undermined the start of his season, the Dutc...