Lauda making “very satisfying” progress after transplant – hospital
2018 F1 season
Niki Lauda is “on his way to recovery” following his lung transplant last week, according to the hospital treating the three-times F1 world champion.
Niki Lauda is “on his way to recovery” following his lung transplant last week, according to the hospital treating the three-times F1 world champion.
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the team is open to “opportunities” to bring its new technical director James Key to the team from Toro Rosso as soon as possible.
In the round-up: McLaren slams “entirely misleading” Ojjeh claim • NASCAR CEO France steps down after arrest • Ferrari and Ford exit WEC LMP1 talks
Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari hold the upper hand as Formula 1 heads into its summer break but says he’s thriving on the increased pressure in this year’s championship fight.
While the raw numbers show Mercedes have had a fractionally faster car, Ferrari have moved ahead in recent races and their rivals are worried about the second half of 2018.
Mercedes has made a conservative tyre choice for Spa but McLaren have erred even further away from the softest available tyres. Ferrari has gone aggressive for its home race at Monza.
The FIA wants to bring back the high levels of tyre degradation seen in Formula 1 in 2011 and 2012, according to Pirelli’s Mario Isola.
In the round-up: Gasly expects Red Bull to “push Honda massively” in 2019 • Christian Fittipaldi announces retirement • First female winner in British F3
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Charles Leclerc’s rise has been so rapid his difficult start to 2018 has already been forgotten by many. How did he and Sauber turn it around?
In the round-up: Alonso “didn’t underestimate” appeal of WEC title • Ricciardo “sad” to leave Red Bull • Lauda’s condition was “extremely critical”
F1 2018, the upcoming new edition of the official Formula 1 game, was inspired partly by the actions of one of the sport’s most successful drivers: Fernando Alonso.
What was behind Daniel Ricciardo’s shock announcement to quit Red Bull, the team he has been part of for 11 years, and throw his lot in with Renault?
In the round-up: Teams ‘playing games’ with pit stops is just ‘part of the show’ – Whiting • McLaren were ‘close to signing Ricciardo’ • Mercedes’ thoughts with Lauda
The FIA has told manufacturers interested in becoming Formula 1’s tyre supplier after 2019 they may suggest changes to its performance targets.
Having lost his place at Renault for 2019, Carlos Sainz Jnr is not necessarily a shoo-in to take Daniel Ricciardo’s vacant seat at Red Bull.
Daniel Ricciardo said his decision to leave Red Bull and join Renault for next year is one of the hardest choices he has faced in his career.
Renault has confirmed Daniel Ricciardo will replace Carlos Sainz Jnr at the team in 2019, as RaceFans revealed earlier today.
Red Bull has confirmed Daniel Ricciardo will leave the Formula 1 team at the end of this season. As RaceFans previously reported, he will join Renault next year.
Daniel Ricciardo will leave Red Bull and join Renault for the 2019 F1 season, RaceFans can reveal.