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Some of Formula 1’s midfield teams have been left encouraged by a “good step forward” over the future of the sport’s landscape. 

Alexander Albon expects to enjoy a more straightforward race weekend in Bahrain after being surprised by the number of ancillary activities ahead of his Formula 1 debut earlier this month.

Alexander Albon says he was impressed at being able to drive at “95 percent” most of the time during his Formula 1 debut.

Daniil Kvyat made an impressive return to Formula 1 after almost 18 months away as he “pushed like an animal” to score a point for Toro Rosso in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix.

Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says the rise of the ‘B-team’ model in Formula 1 has become a “problem” for the French manufacturer. 

Haas  What’s new:  A first major title sponsorship deal with British energy drinks firm Rich Energy has provided Haas with a welcome boost heading into 2019, as well as a fresh black-and-gold livery. 

Alexander Albon says Toro Rosso’s confidence is high heading into the 2019 season after the team encountered “no nasty surprises” with its latest Formula 1 car during testing. 

Honda motorsport chief Masahi Yamamoto says the Japanese manufacturer expects and relishes the pressure to produce a power unit able to fight for Formula 1 wins and world titles as part of its new Red Bull partnership.

Final lap time results [6pm] from the second Formula 1 pre-season test at Circuit de Catalunya , Barcelona, Spain.

Current lap time results [1pm] from the second Formula 1 pre-season test at Circuit de Catalunya , Barcelona, Spain.

Toro Rosso technical boss Jody Egginton says Daniil Kvyat’s year at Ferrari and away from Formula 1 racing has provided both the Russian driver and the team with useful gains which are already being felt at pre-season testing.

Toro Rosso has officially appointed Jody Egginton as new technical director following the departure of James Key to McLaren.

McLaren has announced James Key will become its new technical director on March 25 after reaching an agreement with Toro Rosso.

Honda says it is “encouraged” by the progress it has made during the opening pre-season Formula 1 test in Barcelona ahead of the 2019 season. 

Alexander Albon led Toro Rosso to the head of the standings in the final morning session of the first Formula 1 pre-season test, edging clear of Renault’s Daniel Ricciardo.

Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost is confident Daniil Kvyat will rediscover his best form during the 2019 Formula 1 season. 

Daniil Kvyat topped the third day of Formula 1 pre-season testing for Toro Rosso after edging out Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen with a late lap.

Daniil Kvyat says his headline-grabbing time on the third day of Formula 1 pre-season testing was not “balls out”, but urged Toro Rosso to remain realistic. 

Final lap time results [6pm] for day three of the first Formula 1 pre-season test at Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. Follow live text commentary of F1 pre-season testing

Alexander Albon may have suffered a nightmare start to his Formula 1 test debut by spinning off track after four corners but demonstrated fortitude to end his day with 132 laps completed and fourth place on the timesheet for Toro Rosso.

Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost is encouraged by the gains made by Formula 1 engine supplier Honda heading into 2019, adding the Japanese manufacturer has “delivered on all expectations”. 

Haas VF-19  Haas kicked off proceedings in 2019 as it  took the wraps off a black-and-gold livery inspired by new title partner Rich Energy. 

Daniil Kvyat is unwilling to firmly say whether he has changed or matured since his last Formula 1 start, instead preferring to let his driving do the talking upon returning to the sport this year.

Scuderia Toro Rosso has completed its first running with its new Formula 1 car at Misano ahead of the start of pre-season testing in Barcelona next week.