Recap first week of 2019 winter testing
After four days of testing all F1 drivers together have driven 4.227 laps around Catalunya circuit. One lap around Catalunya is 4.655 km long,...
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Jame Key moves from Toro Rosso to McLaren
Scuderia Toro Rosso and McLaren Racing confirm they have reached an agreement to settle the position James Key. The former Technical Director of Toro...
2019 4th day pictures Barcelona F1 Winter testing
Here you can find pictures that are made during day four of the 8th days of winter testing on Catalunya circuit. Did you know you...
Leclerc: Ferrari rivals 'bluffing'
Charles Leclerc has played down Ferrari's new status as the 2019 favourite by saying teams 'bluff' in winter testing. After the first test in...
Red Bull denies Honda engine vibration rumours
Dr Helmut Marko has added his denial to speculation Red Bull is struggling with excessive vibration from the 2019 Honda power unit. Actually, team...
Hulkenberg: Renault fast but 'Red Bull faster'
Nico Hulkenberg says Renault has a fight on its hands to stay fourth in 2019. The German actually ended the Barcelona test with the...
Kubica 'not worried' amid Williams crisis
Robert Kubica insists he is "not worried" despite Williams' catastrophic start to its 2019 campaign. Rumours have been flying about in the Barcelona paddock,...
Ramirez hopes McLaren has 'patience' to rebuild
Jo Ramirez says he hopes McLaren has learned to be 'patient' as it aims for better results in 2019 and beyond. The famous British...
Verstappen had 'good time' in community service
Max Verstappen smiled as he said he had a "good time" serving his so-called FIA community service over the winter break. The audacious Red...
Bottas prepared to be the 'villain' in 2019
A bullish Valtteri Bottas says he is determined to beat Lewis Hamilton in 2019. The Finn was disappointed with his performance last year, and...
Results fourth day of F1 winter testing 2019
Event: Winter test Barcelona Track: Catalunya Circuit Weather: Sunny & dry Air temp: 5-17ºC Tarmac: Dry, 6-25ºC At the end of the 4th day of testing, Nico...
Lando Norris ends up in the gravel
In this video you can see Lando Norris causing a red flag on Thursday, the 4th day of testing on Catalunya circuit. His McLaren...
Hamilton almost crashes into Kubica
In the footage below you can see Robert Kubica driving very slow in his Williams FW42 during practice today. Behind him comes Lewis Hamilton...
2019 3rd day pictures Barcelona F1 Winter testing
Here you can find pictures that are made during day three of the 8th days of winter testing on Catalunya circuit. Did you know you...
Wolff admits Ferrari 'half a second ahead'
Toto Wolff has confirmed reports that Ferrari appears to be leading the entire 2019 field by half a second. "I agree with Franz (Tost),"...
Giovinazzi to learn from 'teacher' Raikkonen
Antonio Giovinazzi says he wants to learn from his experienced teammate in 2019. The Italian, with only two grands prix under his belt, is...
Hamilton: Pressure on Leclerc 'unfair'
Lewis Hamilton says the pressure being put on Charles Leclerc is "unfair". Many are predicting that, after Sebastian Vettel's difficult 2018 season, youngster Leclerc...
Hamilton questions 2019 rule changes
Lewis Hamilton says he doubts the new front wings for 2019 will improve the racing. The reigning world champion was asked about the aerodynamic...
Marko: Red Bull 'ahead of Mercedes'
Red Bull appears ready to challenge for the world championship. After the opening three days of 2019 testing, the provisional pecking order is Ferrari...
Richards: Mercedes could quit F1 over 'no deal' Brexit
'Brexit' could cause Mercedes to quit formula one. That is the alarming claim of David Richards, a former F1 team boss who is now...
Steiner: Sponsor comments about Red Bull 'alright'
Gunther Steiner says he is not alarmed by the statements being made by Haas' controversial new title sponsor. Eyebrows were already being raised about...
Claire Williams says team will race in Australia
A contrite Claire Williams has faced the F1 media in Barcelona, admitting Williams' absence from the opening two days amid fierce speculation was "embarrassing"....
Perez hopes for Mexico GP rescue
Sergio Pérez says he hopes Mexico can save its grand prix. Although the Mexico City race is highly popular, mayor Claudia Sheinbaum has announced...
Surer: Mercedes must replace Bottas with Ocon
A former F1 driver thinks 2019 will certainly be Valtteri Bottas' last season at Mercedes. Bottas is under intense pressure this year, as he...
Hamilton put on 5kg since 2018
Lewis Hamilton says he has put on 5 kilograms because the weight rules have been changed for 2019. A regular on magazine covers, the...
US GP loses $20m in government backing
A dark cloud has moved over the financial health of the US grand prix in Austin. The Associated Press reports that race organisers have...
Son: No date set for Lauda's F1 return
Niki Lauda will return to F1 when he is ready. That is the news from the F1 legend's son Mathias. Earlier, Lauda - who...
Results third day of F1 winter testing 2019
Event: Winter test Barcelona Track: Catalunya Circuit Weather: Sunny & dry Air temp: 7-18ºC Tarmac: Dry, 8-22ºC On the third day of testing the Williams team was...
McLaren memories
Gerold was the original founder of the McLaren International fan club in 1979. We were honoured to be joined by him at the MCL34...
Tost: Ferrari advantage 'at least' 5 tenths
Mere days into 2019 winter testing, it appears that Ferrari has a clear advantage. With Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc smilingly topping the times,...
