Haas make great gains but fall short of potential with fifth
2018 F1 season review
Fifth place in its third season of Formula 1 was an excellent result for Haas, though it had the potential to finish fourth.
Fifth place in its third season of Formula 1 was an excellent result for Haas, though it had the potential to finish fourth.
The United States Grand Prix, which saw Kimi Raikkonen’s first F1 victory for more than five years, was voted the best race of the season by RaceFans readers.
In the round-up: “100 reasons” why Williams under-performed in 2018 – Lowe • F1 costs must become “reasonable” – Renault • Red Bull open to Le Mans switch
RaceFans’ exclusive Formula 1 budgets analysis shows the three biggest teams spent more money in 2018 than the rest of their rivals put together.
Lewis Hamilton has been voted Formula 1 Driver of the Year by RaceFans readers for the second year in a row. Plus, all your Driver of the Weekend winners of 2018.
In its first season after splitting from works engine partner Honda, McLaren discovered just how far it must go to become competitive again.
Lance Stroll says he has a long way to go to get the best out of himself as he heads into his third season in Formula 1.
In the round-up: Steiner expects big teams will start 2019 further ahead • Renault had concerns over Red Bull “controlling our communication”
Financial problems jeopardised Force India’s future in 2018, but emerged under new owners potentially in stronger shape for the years ahead.
Valtteri Bottas admits he broke down and cried after losing a likely victory in this year’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
In the round-up: Perez: Ocon quickest in qualifying but I was faster in races • Drivers vote Hamilton best of 2018 • F1 more forgiving of mistakes than Formula E – Vergne
Great passes, enormous crashes and the fastest Formula 1 cars ever – look back at the best of the action from the 2018 season.
Ferrari power units plus Ferrari’s sensational star driver helped Sauber make a “huge step forward” in 2018 according to team principal Frederic Vasseur.
In the round-up: McLaren expect Key will arrive in time to work on 2019 car • F1 passes don’t amaze any more – Villeneuve • Honda says Canada was breakthrough
The number of people who attended Formula 1 races rose by 2.7% on average, according to figures published by Formula One Management.
The FIA has issued updated rules for the 2019 F1 season including a change aimed at stopping penalised drivers from sitting out qualifying.
Toro Rosso has always been Red Bull’s ‘kindergarten’ for new drivers, but in 2018 they had another role: testing the Honda power units which the senior team will use next year.
A member of the consortium which purchased the assets of Force India F1 team in August, leading to its return to the sport as Racing Point, has been told to hand over documents to a company challenging the sale.
Daniel Ricciardo’s shock departure from Red Bull was one of many stories RaceFans broke in 2018. Here’s a selection of our favourites.
In the round-up: First-lap gains down to ‘being wise’ at start – Stroll • McLaren creates Senna tribute P1 GTR • Honda will persevere with engine – Szafnauer