Codemasters teams up with Alonso for fourth instalment of Grid
Codemasters will launch the fourth in its Grid series of games in September featuring input from two times world champion Fernando Alonso.
Risk of rain reduces for Monaco Grand Prix weekend
A week ago, at the end of the post-race test at the Circuit de Catalunya, Kimi Raikkonen was asked what he thought about the forecast of rain for the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix.
Vettel expects “difficult” Monaco Grand Prix for Ferrari
After failing to close the gap to Mercedes in Spain, Ferrari’s season is unlikely to improve in Monaco according to Sebastian Vettel.
Williams rethinks “critical” view of W Series
Williams team principal Claire Williams admits she has revised her view of all-women junior single-seater formula W Series having visited the first round of the championship in Hockenheim.
Catalunya test showed Ferrari just how different 2019 tyres are – Binotto
Ferrari only appreciated just how different the current Formula 1 tyres are compared to last year’s rubber in the post-Spanish Grand Prix test, team principal Mattia Binotto has admitted.
Leclerc hopes to reverse luckless run in home event
Charles Leclerc is hoping to turn around a streak of bad luck at his home event, this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix.
“Very bad” Spanish GP leaves Perez worried about Monaco form
Sergio Perez says he is concerned how competitive Racing Point will be in the Monaco Grand Prix after their uncompetitive showing at the previous race, where they introduced a new upgrade.
Bottas won’t use Spanish GP clutch again after poor start
Valtteri Bottas says the clutch he used at the Spanish Grand Prix, where a poor start cost him the lead of the race, won’t be fitted to his car again.
Haas and Alfa Romeo to use Ferrari’s ‘spec two’ engine in Monaco
Ferrari’s customer teams will use the ‘spec two’ engine for the first time at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Alonso’s failure to qualify for Indy 500 “sad to see” – Ricciardo
Fernando Alonso’s failure to secure a place on the grid for the Indianapolis 500 was “sad to see”, his former Formula 1 rival Daniel Ricciardo has said.
Leclerc’s special Monaco helmet features his father’s design and Bianchi’s
Charles Leclerc will wear a special helmet design at this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix featuring the liveries of two people close to him who died in the past four years.
Vettel: Impossible to replace “unique” Lauda
Sebastian Vettel described Niki Lauda, who died earlier this week, as a “unique person” who will be impossible to replace.
Raikkonen: Driving skill counts for less at modern Monaco
Kimi Raikkonen believes driving ability makes less of a difference in the Monaco Grand Prix than it did when he first raced at the track.
No difference between Williams’ three chassis – Russell
George Russell says he can’t detect any differences between Williams’ three FW42 chassis despite team mate Robert Kubica reporting inconsistencies between them.
Vettel: Ferrari are struggling with tyres more than others
Sebastian Vettel says the latest generation of Pirelli’s Formula 1 tyres are “extremely difficult to understand” and Ferrari’s rivals have done a better job with them.
Wolff: “It feels surreal to be in an F1 paddock with Niki not alive”
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff recalled his friend and “the most iconic Formula 1 personality” Niki Lauda in an emotional press conference at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Hamilton, Verstappen and Bottas covered by a tenth in Monaco
Three drivers were separated by less than a tenth of a second at the end of first practice for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Monaco GP
Practice Session 1
Pos Driver Car Time Gap Laps
1 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:12.106s - 47
2 Max Verstappen Red Bull/Honda 1:12.165s 0.059s 35
3 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 1:12.178s 0.072s 43
4 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:12.467s 0.361s 25
5 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1:12.823s 0.717s 36
6 Pierre Gasly Red Bull/Honda 1:13.170s 1.064s 41
7 Nico Hulkenberg Renault 1:13.227s 1.121s 45
8 Kevin Magnussen Haas/Ferrari 1:13.232s 1.126s 24
9 Kimi Raikkonen Alfa Romeo/Ferrari 1:13.363s 1.257s 39
10 Romain Grosjean Haas/Ferrari 1:13.379s 1.273s 23
11 Daniel Ricciardo Renault 1:13.413s 1.307s 41
12 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo/Ferrari 1:13.437s 1.331s 39
13 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso/Honda 1:13.731s 1.625s 40
14 Alexander Albon Toro Rosso/Honda 1:13.827s 1.721s 45
15 Lando Norris McLaren/Renault 1:14.278s 2.172s 39
16 Sergio Perez Racing Point/Mercedes 1:14.566s 2.460s 40
17 George Russell Williams/Mercedes 1:15.115s 3.009s 40
18 Robert Kubica Williams/Mercedes 1:15.514s 3.408s 24
19 Lance Stroll Racing Point/Mercedes 1:16.135s 4.029s 37
20 Carlos Sainz Jr. McLaren/Renault 2:00.670s 48.564s 4
McLaren plans Indy 500 return after failing to qualify for 2019 race
McLaren intends to return for another attempt at the Indianapolis 500 despite failing to qualify for this weekend’s Indianapolis 500.
More of Ferrari’s rivals speak out against their F1 rules veto
Several of Ferrari’s rivals have said the team should lose its power to veto changes to the Formula 1 rules it does not approve of.
Mercedes pair well ahead as leak delays Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton stayed on top in the second practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix after exchanging fastest times with his team mate.
Monaco GP
Practice Session 2
Pos Driver Car Time Gap Laps
1 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:11.118s - 41
2 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 1:11.199s 0.081s 48
3 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1:11.881s 0.763s 42
4 Pierre Gasly Red Bull/Honda 1:11.938s 0.820s 39
5 Alexander Albon Toro Rosso/Honda 1:12.031s 0.913s 51
6 Max Verstappen Red Bull/Honda 1:12.052s 0.934s 17
7 Kevin Magnussen Haas/Ferrari 1:12.174s 1.056s 54
8 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo/Ferrari 1:12.239s 1.121s 51
9 Kimi Raikkonen Alfa Romeo/Ferrari 1:12.342s 1.224s 51
10 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:12.350s 1.232s 42
11 Romain Grosjean Haas/Ferrari 1:12.392s 1.274s 51
12 Lando Norris McLaren/Renault 1:12.393s 1.275s 27
13 Carlos Sainz Jr. McLaren/Renault 1:12.419s 1.301s 47
14 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso/Honda 1:12.577s 1.459s 39
15 Sergio Perez Racing Point/Mercedes 1:12.752s 1.634s 44
16 Nico Hulkenberg Renault 1:12.872s 1.754s 49
17 Daniel Ricciardo Renault 1:12.888s 1.770s 53
18 Lance Stroll Racing Point/Mercedes 1:14.558s 3.440s 40
19 George Russell Williams/Mercedes 1:15.052s 3.934s 37
20 Robert Kubica Williams/Mercedes 1:15.146s 4.028s 45
Verstappen says Mercedes are “too quick” after debris disruption
Max Verstappen believes Mercedes are “too quick” to catch in the Monaco Grand Prix but is hopeful he can beat the Ferrari drivers.
Renault needs to ride bumps better says 17th-placed Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo says he needs to improve his Renault’s ride quality to unlock more lap time from the car.
Ferrari sticking with novel front wing concept despite disappointing start to season
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says the team won’t give up on its novel front wing concept, which differs from that used by rivals Mercedes and Red Bull.
