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Toto Wolff thinks the decision not to penalise Max Verstappen in Brazil could lead to dirtier driving this year. The post Wolff braced for ‘dirtier driving’ in Qatar and beyond appeared first on PlanetF1.

Nikita Mazepin says it is "unfortunate" that he's back using his old chassis after a moment on the "not nice" Losail kerbs. The post Mazepin reverts to old chassis due to Losail kerbs appeared first on PlanetF1.

Leclerc suffered an unusually poor qualifying display at the Losail International Circuit, getting no further than 13th in Q2 while team-mate Carlos Sainz Jr progressed to line up seventh for tomorrow's grand prix.Afterw...

In the round-up: Gasly among "the best drivers in Formula 1 currently" - Tost • Ricciardo power unit failure due to cracked pipe, not chassis • Mazepin says he hadn't gone off when car took damage

Pierre Gasly said AlphaTauri's front wing appears to be more susceptible to damage than its rivals after it failed when he hit a kerb on his final lap in Q3.

Article To news overview © Getty Images/Red Bull Contentpool Christian Horner believes that Formula 1 would have set a "dangerous precedent" by punishing Max Verstappen for his staunch defence against Lewis Hamilton in ...

Ferrari maintain their drivers are still "free to fight" during races because they are both aware of what benefits the team. Carlos Sainz's move to the Scuderia this year cannot be regarded as anything other than a succe...

Fernando Alonso said being at the wheel of his Alpine car was a joy in Qatar Grand Prix qualifying - so much so, he could have driven it all night. The double former World Champion produced his best qualifying performanc...

The soap opera surrounding the Red Bull Racing and Mercedes rear wing has been running for weeks now and since the qualifying session for the Qatar Grand Prix the FIA have introduced stricter tests. According to Anthony ...

Article To news overview © Mercedes Valtteri Bottas continued where he left off in FP2 by setting the pace during Saturday's final practice session ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix. Bottas and teammate Lewis Hamilton trade...

Mercedes suffered a disqualification at the Brazilian Grand Prix due to a violation with the DRS system. Toto Wolff still looks at the situation a week later in disappointment, he says in conversation with Motorsport.com...

Follow all the latest updates and lap-by-lap timings throughout the Qatar Grand Prix weekend with the PlanetF1 live centre. More»

Track limits have been re-evaluated in Qatar Drivers at this weekend's Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix have been put on notice when it comes to track limits by race officials. Heading into the weekend's on-track proceedings, ...

Formula 1 drivers continued their acclimation to Losail International Circuit during FP2, held in cooler conditions after sunset in the Gulf State, with Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas turning it on to take top spot. FP2 in Qa...

The right to review requested by Mercedes was ultimately denied with no change the the decision of the stewards in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The steward said the new evidence 'shows nothing exceptional that is particular...

F1 president Stefano Domenicali says 'shutting off' Qatar and Saudi Arabia would do nothing to address human rights concerns. Formula 1 has been established in the Middle East for well over a decade now, with Bahrain fir...

F1 president Stefano Domenicali does not believe "shutting off" countries with concerning human rights records would have a positive effect. The post F1 hopes to advance human rights causes in Middle East appeared first ...

Despite finishing second to Lewis Hamilton in qualifying, Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner has every confidence in Max Verstappen. He warns Mercedes that his driver will seize every opportunity to take the lead...

Lewis Hamilton will start the Qatar Grand Prix from pole position bringing to an end an eight-race drought. More»

Ferraro will replace Charles Leclerc's chassis for the Qatar Grand Prix after discovering a crack which the team believes was incurred during qualifying.

Ferrari are to change Charles Leclerc' s chassis after it suffered a crack during qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix. With that, the Monegasque can add another setback to the list after failing to progress to Q3. The Fe...

Fernando Alonso claimed he could spend "all night driving" after qualifying his "fantastic" Alpine fifth in Qatar. More»