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Raikkonen: I wouldn’t be here if I felt I couldn’t be champion again

Amid suspicions to the contrary, Kimi Raikkonen is adamant that he can fight for this year's Formula 1 World Championship title despite the fact that he lags 24 points behind his teammate Sebastian Vettel w... Read More...

Hamilton: The respect has grown

A year since their infamous 'road-rage' collision during last year's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, it appears that respect between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel is on the rise again with the reigning Formula... Read More...

Verstappen: Maybe I wanted the victory too much

Max Verstappen knows he blew a chance to win the Chinese Grand Prix and admits his impatience led to mistakes which cost him in the race, while praising Sebastian Vettel for his grace in accepting his apolo... Read More...

Hamilton: I needed to switch off and spend time with friends

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton laments the fact that he has yet to win a race this year, but says it is still early days as he jetted into Baku from California where he attended a musical ... Read More...

Has Goss been made scapegoat for McLaren MCL33 flop?

McLaren have moved aside technical head Tim Goss after the Formula One team’s new car failed to live up to expectations in the opening races of the season. McLaren issued a statement at the Azerbaijan Gr... Read More...

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Drivers’ Press Conference

Full transcript from the Thursday drivers' press conference ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, Round 4 of the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship, at Baku City Circuit, featuring: Daniel Ricciardo (R... Read More...

Ricciardo: That’s not true

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo has dismissed media speculation of a pre-agreement with Ferrari that could see him switch from his current team to the Italian Formula 1 team next season. The Australian ... Read More...

Bratches: Hanoi street race and second China race on the cards

Formula 1 is expected to add more grand prix races in Asia including a street circuit in the capital of Vietnam, a country with little motorsport history that is on the verge of getting a marquee event. ... Read More...

Alonso: My fans would like to see me winning

Fernando Alonso embarks in what can be described as the busiest and most intense period of his career as he tackles the World Endurance Championship (WEC) with Toyota Gazoo Racing a week after competing for... Read More...

Todt: Alonso very brave to race in the WEC and at Le Mans

FIA president Jean Todt has hailed Fernando Alonso's decision to compete in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in tandem with Formula 1, recalling that such a practice was common for drivers decades ago... Read More...

Vettel versus Hamilton round two in Baku

Formula 1 world championship points leader Sebastian Vettel returns to the scene of last year’s infamous road rage conflict with Lewis Hamilton this weekend when the title resume their battle at the Azerbai... Read More...

Inside Line: Why we use quotes from the rogues’ gallery

Many times when this site quotes the likes of Pat Symonds and Flavio Briatore, readers quite angrily - and rightfully - question why these guys get column inches. Symonds and Briatore emerged as villains... Read More...

Mercedes talk about temperatures

For many of us, minimal changes in temperature will go unnoticed. In Formula 1, however, small increases or decreases of even one or two degrees have a considerable impact on how teams approach a race or se... Read More...

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Facts & Stats

The first Grand Prix of Azerbaijan was hosted at the Baku City Circuit in 2016, the city track, located in the country's capital, is 6 km long and was designed by architect Hermann Tilke. The Baku City C... Read More...

Toro Rosso drivers preview the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Toro Rosso drivers - Brendon Hartley and Pierre Gasly preview the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, Round 4 of the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship, at Baku City Circuit. Brendon Hartley: “I’m looking forw... Read More...

Bruno Mars and Britney Spears headline Austin weekend

United States Grand Prix organisers have enlisted Bruno Mars and Britney Spears to boost the crowds with concerts before and after this year’s Formula 1 race in Austin, Texas. Last year’s grand prix week... Read More...

Red Bull warn Ricciardo amid talk of Ferrari deal on the table

Daniel Ricciardo's future beyond 2018 is still not decided, the Australian is keen to delay his decision as late as possible but his Red Bull bosses have warned that they are starting to get impatient as wo... Read More...

F1 teams allowed to mount mirrors on halo

The FIA have authorised the use of rear view mirrors attached to the halo of Formula 1 cars with immediate effect, provided they pass mandatory tests. FIA technical chief Nikolas Tombazis clarified the p... Read More...