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Haas Formula 1 chief Günther Steiner says the protest of Force India’s cars ahead of this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is driven by a desire to seek “equality” for the entire field.

Recapping all of the additional news and notes from the Yas Marina Circuit following Friday's practice running ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Luke Smith brings you his paddock notebook.  

The FIA stewards have completed a hearing in Abu Dhabi following Haas' protest of both Force India Formula 1 cars, but do not anticipate delivering a verdict until just before the final practice session on Saturday afternoon.

Haas’ decision to protest Force India’s entry at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has taken the Formula 1 squad by “surprise”, according to team principal Otmar Szafnauer.

Esteban Ocon will carry out reserve and development driver roles for the Mercedes Formula 1 team in 2019.

Haas has lodged a protest against Formula 1 rival Force India ahead of this weekend's season finale in Abu Dhabi over a potential regulation breach regarding the construction of its cars.

Max Verstappen says he has no regrets about pushing Formula 1 rival Esteban Ocon following the Brazilian Grand Prix, adding he felt his actions “could have been a lot worse”.

Sergio Perez has reflected on his 2018 Formula 1 campaign as “a very unusual year” for him and Force India as an era draws to a close in Abu Dhabi.

Sergio Perez believes Force India’s fresh investment will enable the team to “deliver to a new level” and “make the next step” in the 2019 Formula 1 season.

FIA race director Charlie Whiting has criticised Esteban Ocon’s action in “fighting” to unlap himself against race leader Max Verstappen and explains how Formula 1 drivers are expected to undergo the move.

Esteban Ocon has defended his attempted overtake to unlap himself against race leader Max Verstappen which saw the pair clash and become the centre of controversy after the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Force India team boss Otmar Szafnauer has defended Esteban Ocon’s actions after colliding with Max Verstappen during the Brazilian Grand Prix and confirmed the team instructed him to overtake the race leader.

Max Verstappen has downplayed his confrontation with Formula 1 rival Esteban Ocon following Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix, saying "nothing happened" despite video footage emerging of him pushing the Force India driver.

Max Verstappen confronted and pushed Force India Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon multiple times following the Brazilian Grand Prix after a mid-race clash cost the Red Bull racer a potential victory at Interlagos.

Esteban Ocon is set to drop five places on the grid for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix after Force India was forced into a gearbox change on his car ahead of the Interlagos race weekend.

Sergio Perez believes Force India will have to execute “perfect” weekends in the final two races of the 2018 Formula 1 season if it is to overhaul McLaren.

Pierre Gasly feels his rivalry with Force India Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon is “not good for either of us” following their latest run-in at the Mexican Grand Prix.

Force India’s financial rescue came “just in time” to have an impact on its 2019 Formula 1 car in a boost to the its fortunes, according to team principal Otmar Szafnauer.

Lewis Hamilton may have already wrapped up the 2018 drivers’ world championship but there is still plenty to play for in the all-important constructors’, which determines the amount of prize money that each team receives from the distributed pool.

Esteban Ocon’s future now ultimately rests on Williams and the decision it takes with its driver line-up for the 2019 Formula 1 season, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.

Pierre Gasly was left disappointed but not surprised by Esteban Ocon’s on-track move during their fight for position in Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix, saying that “it’s always the same thing” with the Force India Formula 1 driver.

Estaban Ocon’s chances of landing a Formula 1 drive for 2019 remain “pretty grim”, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.

Esteban Ocon has branded his United States Grand Prix disqualification as “stupid” and the “worst feeling ever” after losing his latest Formula 1 points finish.

Esteban Ocon has been disqualified from the results of the United States Grand Prix for exceeding the fuel flow limit on the opening lap.