Grosjean not convinced by Hamilton’s ‘plant-based’ diet
Vegan diets such as those practised by Lewis Hamilton do not give athletes enough nourishment, according to Romain Grosjean.
Vettel: Too early to call Leclerc my toughest team mate
Sebastian Vettel says it’s too soon to describe Charles Leclerc as the toughest team mate he’s had in his 13-year F1 career.
Norris “really annoyed” with qualifying mistakes
Lando Norris admitted he is frustrated by the mistakes he has made in qualifying sessions this year.
McLaren’s new car concept for 2020 not a “radical” change – Seidl
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has played down how aggressive the team intends to be with its new car for the 2020 F1 season.
Leclerc impressed by Binotto’s handling of Baku crash
Charles Leclerc praised Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto’s handling of his crash during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Blue flags trigger Haas’s tyre problems – Steiner
Haas’s tyre problems are worsened when their drivers have to slow down to be lapped, Guenther Steiner has revealed.
F1 urges fans to lobby Miami politicians to approve plans for 2021 grand prix
Formula 1 is urging fans to lobby politicians in Miami to agree to run a race in the American city in 2021.
Third DRS zone added for Mexican Grand Prix
A new DRS zone has been added to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix.
Renault thrown out of Japanese Grand Prix result as FIA upholds Racing Point protest
Both Renault cars have been disqualified from the Japanese Grand Prix following an FIA investigation into its braking system.
Renault may appeal against Japanese GP disqualification
Renault is considering its position following the disqualification of both its cars from the Japanese Grand Prix and has not ruled out appealing the decision.
Why the stewards gave Renault a “more severe” disqualification
The FIA has taken the rare step of disqualifying both Renaults from the last race after ruling its brake bias system functioned as a driver aid.
F1 may dodge Mexico City’s thunderstorms
Thunderstorms are expected during this Mexican Grand Prix weekend but Formula 1 may be spared the worst of the weather.
Renault will not appeal against “inconsistent” double disqualification
Renault has confirmed it will not appeal against the disqualification of both its cars from the Japanese Grand Prix.
Hamilton aiming to go ‘carbon neutral’ by 2020 – but says he won’t race in Formula E
Lewis Hamilton says he intends to make his lifestyle ‘carbon neutral’ by the end of the year, following criticism of his comments about the environment.
Renault engines were always strong in Mexico – Verstappen
Two-times Mexican Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen is unsure how competitive Red Bull will be at the track this year following their switch to Honda power.
Leclerc: It would have been wrong not to penalise us in Japan
Charles Leclerc accepted the penalty he and Ferrari were given for failing to bring his damaged car into the pits during the Japanese Grand Prix.
Bottas admits “lucky” Suzuka start was aided by Vettel’s early move
Valtteri Bottas says his lightning-fast getaway in the Japanese Grand Prix was inadvertently aided by Sebastian Vettel, who lined up in front of him and almost jumped the start.
Russell sure “atrocious” brake problem won’t repeat in Mexico
George Russell is sure the brake problem which almost forced him to retire from the Japanese Grand Prix won’t recur this weekend.
If F1 wants to go green “we should stay home and forget the racing” – Raikkonen
Formula 1 can only go so far when it comes to promoting environmental messages, says Kimi Raikkonen.
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Daniel Ricciardo has reacted to his second disqualification in three race weekends by saying F1 is “sometimes not the nicest sport”.
Williams bring two new front wings but Kubica isn’t sure if they’ll race them
Williams has brought a second example of its new front wing for this weekend’s race but Robert Kubica is still unsure whether it will be raced.
F1 drivers pleased “artificial” qualifying races plan lacks support
Formula 1 drivers welcome the new a plan to introduce ‘qualifying races’ at some rounds next year failed to gain the support of teams.
Grosjean doesn’t want to give up Friday practice running for Kubica
Romain Grosjean says he doesn’t want to give up seat time in practice sessions next year for Robert Kubica.
Hulkenberg “confused” by Renault disqualification
Nico Hulkenberg admitted he is “confused” as to why both Renaults were disqualified from the Japanese Grand Prix, but said the team must accept the decision.
Hamilton without usual race engineer Bonnington for potential title-decider
Lewis Hamilton will be without his usual race engineer Pete Bonnington for the next two races, Mercedes has confirmed.
Hamilton heads close first practice session as Stroll crashes
The top three teams were covered by one-tenth of a second as Lewis Hamilton led the first practice session for the Mexican Grand Prix.
Mexican GP
Practice Session 1
Pos Driver Car Time Gap Laps
1 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:17.327s - 25
2 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:17.446s 0.119s 23
3 Max Verstappen Red Bull/Honda 1:17.461s 0.134s 17
4 Alexander Albon Red Bull/Honda 1:17.949s 0.622s 21
5 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 1:18.005s 0.678s 25
6 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1:18.218s 0.891s 20
7 Carlos Sainz Jr. McLaren/Renault 1:18.401s 1.074s 21
8 Pierre Gasly Toro Rosso/Honda 1:18.593s 1.266s 23
9 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso/Honda 1:18.835s 1.508s 27
10 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo/Ferrari 1:18.959s 1.632s 22
11 Nico Hulkenberg Renault 1:19.011s 1.684s 22
12 Kevin Magnussen Haas/Ferrari 1:19.013s 1.686s 22
13 Kimi Raikkonen Alfa Romeo/Ferrari 1:19.205s 1.878s 22
14 Lando Norris McLaren/Renault 1:19.299s 1.972s 23
15 Daniel Ricciardo Renault 1:19.499s 2.172s 23
16 Lance Stroll Racing Point/Mercedes 1:19.679s 2.352s 21
17 Sergio Perez Racing Point/Mercedes 1:19.717s 2.390s 23
18 Romain Grosjean Haas/Ferrari 1:19.840s 2.523s 22
19 George Russell Williams/Mercedes 1:20.548s 3.221s 26
20 Nicholas Latifi Williams/Mercedes 1:21.566s 4.239s 30
Racing Point “didn’t want to protest Renault”
Racing Point say they discovered Renault was running an illegal brake bias management system after they asked the FIA if they could run a similar device.
Hamilton criticises ‘BS’ helmet design rules
Lewis Hamilton has joined other drivers in criticising rules which limit how often drivers may change their helmet designs during a season.
Vettel leads Verstappen, Mercedes lag behind, Albon hits the wall
Ferrari and Red Bull led the way in the second practice session for the Mexican Grand Prix, comfortably ahead of Mercedes.
Mexican GP
Practice Session 2
Pos Driver Car Time Gap Laps
1 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1:16.607s - 35
2 Max Verstappen Red Bull/Honda 1:16.722s 0.115s 37
3 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:17.072s 0.465s 34
4 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 1:17.221s 0.614s 39
5 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:17.570s 0.963s 35
6 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso/Honda 1:17.747s 1.140s 40
7 Pierre Gasly Toro Rosso/Honda 1:18.003s 1.396s 39
8 Carlos Sainz Jr. McLaren/Renault 1:18.079s 1.472s 38
9 Nico Hulkenberg Renault 1:18.261s 1.654s 23
10 Lando Norris McLaren/Renault 1:18.349s 1.742s 36
11 Lance Stroll Racing Point/Mercedes 1:18.362s 1.755s 38
12 Sergio Perez Racing Point/Mercedes 1:18.366s 1.759s 34
13 Daniel Ricciardo Renault 1:18.380s 1.773s 34
14 Kimi Raikkonen Alfa Romeo/Ferrari 1:18.681s 2.074s 37
15 Romain Grosjean Haas/Ferrari 1:18.766s 2.159s 37
16 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo/Ferrari 1:18.889s 2.282s 46
17 Kevin Magnussen Haas/Ferrari 1:19.306s 2.699s 37
18 George Russell Williams/Mercedes 1:19.968s 3.361s 36
19 Robert Kubica Williams/Mercedes 1:20.180s 3.573s 37
20 Alexander Albon Red Bull/Honda 1:21.665s 5.058s 5
“Careless mistake” caused crash in second practice – Albon
Alexander Albon admitted he made a “careless mistake” when he crashed in the second practice session for the Mexican Grand Prix.
Renault used brake bias system for “many years” before it was ruled illegal
The automatic brake bias adjustment system which led to Renault’s disqualification from the Japanese Grand Prix was first used on its cars “many years” earlier.
F1 has same tyre problem every year in Mexico – Sainz
Formula 1 drivers are suffering severe tyre graining again at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, according to Carlos Sainz Jnr.
Hamilton to Ferrari rumours “blown out of proportion”
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has downplayed suggestions Ferrari could try to lure its star driver Lewis Hamilton away when his current contract expires.
British F1 teams prepared for “harm” if Brexit goes ahead
Formula 1 teams are braced for the “potential impact” if Britain leaves the European Union amid continuing uncertainty over ‘Brexit’.
Ferrari drivers could repeat Sochi start tactics in Mexico
Ferrari may repeat their start tactics from the Russian Grand Prix in tomorrow’s race, despite the arrangement leading to a dispute between its two drivers last time.
Williams says Kubica’s crash shows she made right decision to remove new wing
The decision not to race a new specification front wing on Robert Kubica’s car at Suzuka was vindicated by his crash in qualifying, says the team’s deputy principal Claire Williams.
F1’s new tyre wear television graphic is “misleading”, says Pirelli
Formula 1’s official tyre supplier has cast doubt on the accuracy of the sport’s new television graphics which claim to show how worn drivers’ tyres are.