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Romain Grosjean says he’s looking forward to saying goodbye to his 2019 Haas Formula 1 car given the frustrating season he’s endured which struck again during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix leading him to describe the VF-19 as undriveable.

Lewis Hamilton says he’s pushing both himself and his Mercedes car outside of their comfort zones to try to unlock potential setup improvements from experimental changes for 2020 with this season’s Formula 1 world title battle already decided.

The 2019 Formula 1 finale has arrived with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix closing out another enthralling season.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff will be absent from the Brazilian Grand Prix to “focus on other open topics” with both Formula 1 world titles already wrapped up.

Valtteri Bottas is working towards producing his best on a consistent basis in order to fight for a maiden Formula 1 world title after conceding the 2019 drivers’ crown to Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton at the United States Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton believes his 2019 Formula 1 world title triumph has been his hardest at Mercedes taking on challenges both on and off track.

The Circuit of the Americas is a unique event in the F1 calendar. With it’s larger than life American atmosphere, festival vibe and tough racing, it’s become a classic in such a short space of time.

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin admits after reviewing its race strategy the team should have pitted Lewis Hamilton earlier during his first stint to pull off an undercut on Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel to secure a 1-2 at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Valtteri Bottas feels his only major worry during his charge to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix came when Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton had the opportunity to switch his strategy to a one-stop while leading.

Lewis Hamilton felt with “better guidance” and a strategy switch Mercedes could have targeted a 1-2 at the Japanese Grand Prix.

2019 Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship after the Japanese Grand Prix Position Driver Nationality Team

Sebastian Vettel has avoided a penalty from the FIA for allegedly jump starting the Japanese Grand Prix due to staying “within the acceptable tolerance of the F1 jump start system”.

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After three races without a victory in the 2019 Formula 1 season, Mercedes returned to the top step of the podium at the Russian Grand Prix.

Here are the latest F1 driver ratings following an eventful Russian Grand Prix which saw Mercedes secure a 1-2 finish with Lewis Hamilton winning from Valtteri Bottas.

Valtteri Bottas has described the fortunate timing of the Virtual Safety Car period as “a miracle” for Mercedes which helped his team leapfrog Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to secure a 1-2 at the Russian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton has dismissed focusing on the 2019 Formula 1 world title despite his lead in the drivers’ world championship which was extended to 73 points over Valtteri Bottas thanks to victory at the Russian Grand Prix.

2019 Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship after the Russian Grand Prix Position Driver Nationality Team Points

2019 Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix - Race Results Pos Driver Nationality Team Laps/Time 1 Lewis Hamil

Valtteri Bottas wants to fight back at favoured circuit Sochi Autodrom after enduring a tough Singapore Grand Prix last time out, while memories of being denied victory by Mercedes team orders in Russia 12 months ago are still firmly in his mind.

Lewis Hamilton doesn’t believe the 2019 Formula 1 world title battle isn’t over yet despite his healthy points gap over team-mate Valtteri Bottas.

Sebastian Vettel’s fifth career victory at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix might just have been his most important yet.

2019 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix - Race Results Pos Driver Nat Team Time 1

Valtteri Bottas says he won’t give up in the Formula 1 world title fight until it is mathematically impossible for him to claim the championship despite the huge points deficit he faces to Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton.