The early verdict on Pirelli's key 2019 F1 tyre changes

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2FNPNVG http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Pirelli is hopeful it has addressed several key areas that impacted Formula 1 races negatively in 2018 after the teams gained experience with their '19 tyre compounds this week

FIA's Whiting: Zero-tolerance track limits would ‘demean’ F1

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2AzcYwX http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew FIA race director Charlie Whiting says the kerb before the final corner in Abu Dhabi eliminated the need for "zero tolerance" penalties that he believes "demean" Formula 1

Ericsson doesn't see as much point in Sauber F1 reserve role now

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2Q1mqDP http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Marcus Ericsson suggests he does not see much use in his reserve-driver role at the Sauber Formula 1 team as he focuses on racing in IndyCar in 2019

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel: I wasn't 'at top of my game' in F1 2018

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2P85s1p http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Sebastian Vettel admits he was not "at the top of my game" in Formula 1 this season at times, but knows where he and Ferrari next to improve for 2019

Red Bull's late season F1 surge 'confusing' - Daniel Ricciardo

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2AxIbAL http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Daniel Ricciardo admits that Red Bull's surge of form in the latter part of 2018 was "confusing" as there was no obvious explanation for the improved pace of the RB14

Force India believes mistakes cost it sixth in F1 2018 to McLaren

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2BD3xyp http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Racing Point Force India Formula 1 boss Otmar Szafnauer says mistakes in the last few races cost his team a shot at recovering to sixth place in the world championship.

Abu Dhabi F1 test: Charles Leclerc fastest for Ferrari on day two

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2FONWQj http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Charles Leclerc ended his first test as a Ferrari Formula 1 driver quickest as he improved on Sebastian Vettel's Tuesday time to top the post-season Abu Dhabi test

Hamilton, Vettel: Verstappen ready for F1 world title push in 2019

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2FMwzja http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Multiple world champions Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel believe Max Verstappen is ready for a Formula 1 title challenge, if Red Bull and Honda provide a package capable of winning

Ross Brawn: F1 midfield teams' 2018 podium record 'unacceptable'

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2P7pGsa http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Formula 1 sporting boss Ross Brawn says it is "unacceptable" that midfield teams have only scored two podiums between them since the start of 2017

Valtteri Bottas wants to 'disappear' after tough 2018 F1 season

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2BDCKlx http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas wants to "disappear" back home for the winter to help recover from his disappointing Formula 1 campaign

Abu Dhabi F1 test: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc beats Vettel benchmark

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2KDWGHU http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Charles Leclerc started life as a Ferrari Formula 1 driver by beating Sebastian Vettel's Tuesday benchmark and topping the times as the second day of testing began in Abu Dhabi

Haas F1 team will not appeal against Force India protest verdict

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2Q0ptwb http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew The Haas Formula 1 team has decided not to appeal the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix stewards' decision to dismiss its protest against Racing Point Force India

Brendon Hartley speaks for the first time after Toro Rosso F1 exit

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2P6KwYs http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Brendon Hartley has spoken for the first time since he was dropped by the Toro Rosso Formula 1 team in favour of Alexander Albon for 2019

Max Verstappen: I won't look like an idiot in F1 community service

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2BzX6My http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen says he will not be made to "look like an idiot" when he completes his two days of 'public service' for the FIA

Damaged parts set back Vettel's running in Abu Dhabi F1 tyre test

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2DOEzgL http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Ferrari Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel "lost a bit of time" with damage to his SF71H during the opening day of post-season tyre testing in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi F1 test: Sebastian Vettel fastest for Ferrari

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2Aqd8GP http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time in Formula 1's post-season Pirelli tyre test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, as Kimi Raikkonen's Sauber reunion day ended with an on-track stoppage

Honda F1 chiefs thank Brendon Hartley for 'accelerating development'

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2DWmyOw http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Honda has paid tribute to outgoing Toro Rosso driver Brendon Hartley and declared its Formula 1 engine's progress was "accelerated" by the ex-Porsche LMP1 star's feedback

Red Bull losing 'best overtaker' in Formula 1 in Daniel Ricciardo

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2TPf4Sk http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes outgoing driver Daniel Ricciardo is now the best overtaker in Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel needs time of after 'exhausting' 2018 F1 season

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2zs7PHt http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Formula 1 runner-up Sebastian Vettel says he needs time to himself over the winter after a "quite difficult and exhausting year"

Abu Dhabi F1 test: Bottas fastest as drivers runs with 2019 teams

via Formula 1 news - Autosport http://bit.ly/2BzNgdp http://bit.ly/2wex2Ew Valtteri Bottas set the pace on the first morning of the post-Formula 1 season Pirelli tyre test in Abu Dhabi