Williams’s Chief Technical Officer Paddy Lowe says that the team aim to bring their car’s performance up to its intended level by ‘mid season’.
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Alonso hails “nearly perfect” qualifying run
2018 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso has described his qualifying run to eighth for the Spanish Grand Prix as ‘nearly perfect’.
Verstappen buoyed by downforce upgrades
2018 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says he is happy with the upgrades that Red Bull have brought to the Spanish Grand Prix which have provided more overall downforce to the RB14.
Ricciardo “disheartened” as soft tyre gamble backfires
2018 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says he chose to attempt his final qualifying run on the Soft compound tyres because he felt it was the better option.
Hamilton leads Mercedes front row lockout in Spanish GP qualifying
2018 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onLewis Hamilton took pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas with the Ferraris of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen behind.
Hamilton quickest in final practice as Hartley crashes
2018 Spanish Grand Prix third practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton topped final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix after the session was red flagged following a hefty crash for Brendon Hartley.
Hamilton champion again as Vettel clash opens door for Verstappen
2017 Mexican Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton clinched the world championship despite coming to blows with Sebastian Vettel in Mexico – a clash which let Max Verstappen in to win.
Stroll: Sixth place a great birthday present
2017 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onLance Stroll says that his sixth place finish in the Mexican Grand Prix was ‘a great birthday present’.
Abiteboul accepts that reliability ‘remains an issue’ for Renault
2017 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onRenault F1 team’s managing director Cyril Abiteboul has admitted that reliability is ‘an issue’ for the manufacturer after multiple retirements in Mexico.
Ocon believed first podium was within reach
2017 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon says he ‘really believed’ he had an opportunity to take a maiden podium appearance during the Mexican Grand Prix.
Szafneur praises Force India after securing fourth place
2017 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onForce India are celebrating securing fourth place in the constructors’ championship for the second consecutive season after a double points finish in Mexico.
Vettel congratulates Hamilton on ‘deserved’ championship
2017 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel has congratulated Lewis Hamilton on winning his fourth drivers championship after a fourth place finish confirmed he was unable to catch his rival.
Mercedes were ‘rattled’ after start clash, admits Wolff
2017 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onToto Wolff has admitted that Mercedes were ‘rattled’ by the collision between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel that left Hamilton at the back of the field.
Verstappen hails ‘perfect’ race after dominant win
2017 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says he enjoyed the ‘perfect race’ as he dominated the Mexican Grand Prix to take his second victory of the season.
Fourth world title ‘doesn’t feel real’ – Hamilton
2017 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onNewly crowned four-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says that winning his fourth title ‘doesn’t feel real’.
Hamilton champion after clash with Vettel as Verstappen wins in Mexico
2017 Mexican Grand Prix summary
Posted onMax Verstappen won the Mexican Grand Prix and Lewis Hamilton secured the drivers championship after he and rival Sebastian Vettel clashed on the opening lap.
Ricciardo, Hartley hit with power unit element change penalties
2017 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo and Brendon Hartley have both received grid penalties of 20 places for the Mexican Grand Prix after they both received new engines.
Wolff dismisses Ecclestone’s Ferrari claims
2017 F1 season
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has dismissed Bernie Ecclestone’s claims that Mercedes have supported Ferrari to be more competitive.
FIA gave Ferrari technical advantages – Ecclestone
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: FIA supported Ferrari, says Ecclestone • F1 and Mexico GP team up to provide earthquake education help • Sainz has sympathy for Kvyat
Alonso: McLaren have best handling car this weekend
2017 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso believes McLaren have the best handling car of all ten teams at the Mexican Grand Prix this weekend.