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F1: Kubica enjoys ‘productive’ second Williams test
Robert Kubica has undergone a second private Formula 1 test for Williams as the team assesses his chances for a dramatic return in 2018.
F1: Hulkenberg eager to help Sainz 'hit the ground running' at Renault
Nico Hulkenberg is ready to do everything he can to help new Formula 1 teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. get up to speed with Renault through the final four races of the 2017 season, with the pair set to join forces for the first time in Austin this weekend.
F1 United States GP: Sainz outlines immediate targets ahead of Renault debut
Carlos Sainz Jr says it will be “a big challenge” to get up speed for Renault in his late season switch which begins at the United States Grand Prix as he explains his expectations of the French manufacturer.
F1: McLaren-Renault relationship ‘going to take some time’
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says the team can’t expect to be instantly comparable to Red Bull in 2018 when it begins its new engine partnership with Renault.
Stewards take no action over Verstappen-Palmer Malaysia FP3 clash
The FIA race stewards in Malaysia have confirmed that no action will be taken over the clash between Max Verstappen and Jolyon Palmer in the final Formula 1 practice session on Saturday morning.
F1 team bosses fume over possible FIA technical chief move to Renault
Bosses from a number of Formula 1 teams have expressed their anger over the possibility of recent FIA technical chief Marcin Budkowski joining Renault, with one calling a possible move “entirely inappropriate”.
Why McLaren’s greatest F1 challenge could still be to come
Jetting off to this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix, there wasn’t the same kind of inevitability hanging in the air about the news that would follow as there had been two weeks ago in Singapore.
Power Unit component use (after 14 rounds of 20)
The drivers entered into the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship have used the below listed number of power unit elements during this season so far: After the Singapore Grand Prix (Round 14 of 20)
Hulkenberg: Renault F1 has exceeded expectations in 2017
Nico Hulkenberg believes that Renault has exceeded expectations in Formula 1 this year as it continues to rebuild following its return to the sport as a works team in 2016.
Horner: Red Bull cannot give its F1 drivers away
Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner has stressed that Carlos Sainz Jr. remains "very firmly" a part of the team's future plans despite being loaned out to Renault for the 2018 season.
Boullier slams 'disaster' McLaren-Honda partnership
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has criticised Honda for its efforts during its three years as engine partners by calling it ‘a proper disaster’ and ultimately knew the team had to move on at pre-season testing.
Palmer: Renault drop understandable
Jolyon Palmer says because of the way his Formula 1 season has unfolded it is ‘understandable’ he wasn't re-signed for 2018 but is determined to display his pace for the final six races of the season to fight for his future.
Palmer 'in no rush' to define 2018 racing plans
Jolyon Palmer says he is in "no rush" to define his racing plans for the 2018 season after losing his Formula 1 drive with Renault earlier this week.
McLaren admits it’s lost two weeks of development for 2018
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has revealed the team will be working non-stop between now and the start of the 2018 season in order to recover two weeks of development time it lost during contract negotiations as it prepares to switch to Renault engines.
Major design change of Toro Rosso car forced by Honda deal - Key
Toro Rosso technical director James Key admits the team faces challenges adapting its 2018 car design to incorporate its new Honda power units after the deal was confirmed in Singapore.
Sainz: Renault F1 move 'a great step' in my career
Carlos Sainz Jr. is relishing his move up to Renault's works Formula 1 team for the 2018 season from Toro Rosso, believing it to be a "great step" for his racing career.
Palmer found out about Renault sacking in online article
Jolyon Palmer has revealed that he first learned Renault would be dropping him for the 2017 Formula 1 season when he read about it in an article online.
Horner hints at Red Bull-Aston Martin F1 engine deal
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has dropped a hint Red Bull could secure an agreement with Aston Martin to supply new Formula 1 engines in the future.
Toro Rosso seals ‘multi-year’ Honda deal
Toro Rosso will use Honda power units from the 2018 Formula 1 world championship in a ‘multi-year deal’.
Hulkenberg: The Sutil era will be finished…
Nico Hulkenberg has joked Adrian Sutil's era of being the Formula 1 driver with the most race starts without reaching the podium is over as he prepares to take the unwanted title this weekend in Singapore.
Sainz: Renault rumours a good thing for me
While refusing to speculate on his immediate future amid rumours of a switch to Renault for the next race, Carlos Sainz says being linked to switches is a positive sign for his career in Formula 1.
McLaren decision day looms, Red Bull-Honda in 2019?
As the Formula 1 paddock prepares for the ‘mega-deal’ announcements in Singapore, it appears the 2018 engine agreements could have a knock-on effect at Red Bull for 2019.
Ecclestone: It’s McLaren’s fault for Honda failure
Formula 1 chairman emeritus Bernie Ecclestone has pointed the finger of blame at McLaren for its split from Honda after three years of unreliable and underpowered engines.