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HighlightsAutosport Plus 10 things we've learned from the first F1 test Possible problems at Mercedes, cars getting quicker despite rule changes that should've slowed them, bargeboards become the tech headlines and Honda is happy - here are the main talking points from the first Formula 1 test of 2019
Formula 1 Pirelli data hints at Ferrari's actual advantage Pirelli's estimated differences between its 2019 Formula 1 tyres suggest Ferrari ended the first test with an advantage of half a second
Autosport Plus Gary Anderson ranks the teams after test one The 'actual' lap times in Formula 1 testing rarely reveal the true story, so we've delved into the data and factored in tyre choices and adjusted fuel loads to attempt to rank how the 10 teams actually stand at the end of week one
Formula 1 Video: The verdict on the first F1 test At the halfway point of 2019 Formula 1 pre-season testing, the early talking points for the year ahead have already emerged
Formula 1 F1 cars now set to go faster than in 2018 Formula 1 technical chiefs are now predicting that the 2019 cars will be faster than last year, despite the rule changes having originally been expected to slow them down
Autosport Plus F1's brutal nature laid bare by Williams's plight Williams's efforts to hastily build its car were - understandably - overlooked because it missed the first two days of testing. It found out the hard way that anything less than perfection can quickly be exposed as a major weakness in F1
Formula 1 McLaren team members treated after garage fire Three McLaren Formula 1 team members have been given medical treatment after a fire occurred in the squad's garage at the Barcelona circuit
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What next for 'embarrassed' Williams? Williams has finally hit the track with its 2019 car, but it has challenges ahead
| Haas livery revealed | February 7 |
| Toro Rosso launched | February 11 |
| Williams livery revealed | February 11 |
| Renault launched | February 12 |
| Mercedes launched | February 13 |
| Red Bull launched | February 13 |
| Racing Point launched | February 13 |
| McLaren launched | February 14 |
| Ferrari launched | February 15 |
| Alfa Romeo launched | February 18 |
| First pre-season test | February 18 - 21 |
| Second pre-season test | February 26 - March 1 |
| Pos | Driver | Team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2 |  |
Vettel | Ferrari |
| 3 |  |
Verstappen | Red Bull/Renault |
| 4 | |
Ricciardo | Red Bull/Renault |
| 5 | |
Bottas | Mercedes |
| 6 |  |
Sainz | Renault |
| 7 |  |
Leclerc | Sauber/Ferrari |
| 8 |  |
Perez | Force India/Mercedes |
| 9 |  |
Grosjean | Haas/Ferrari |
| 10 | |
Magnussen | Haas/Ferrari |
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | 408 |
| 2 | Sebastian Vettel | 320 |
| 3 | Kimi Raikkonen | 251 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 249 |
| 5 | Valtteri Bottas | 247 |
| 6 | Daniel Ricciardo | 170 |
| 7 | Nico Hulkenberg | 69 |
| 8 | Sergio Perez | 62 |
| 9 | Kevin Magnussen | 56 |
| 10 | Carlos Sainz | 53 |
Jonathan NobleF1's brutal nature laid bare by Williams's plight Williams's efforts to hastily build its car were - understandably - overlooked because it missed the first two days of testing. It found out the hard way that anything less than perfection can quickly be exposed as a major weakness in F1 F1
Gary AndersonGary Anderson ranks the teams after test one The 'actual' lap times in Formula 1 testing rarely reveal the true story, so we've delved into the data and factored in tyre choices and adjusted fuel loads to attempt to rank how the 10 teams actually stand at the end of week one F1
Testing analysis10 things we've learned from the first F1 test Possible problems at Mercedes, cars getting quicker despite rule changes that should've slowed them, bargeboards become the tech headlines and Honda is happy - here are the main talking points from the first Formula 1 test of 2019 F1
Scott MitchellHamilton's warning shot amid Mercedes' quiet start Mercedes has usually shown its hand in testing with an ominous benchmark by now. It hadn't done so this year until Thursday morning, but Lewis Hamilton has already shown flashes off the track that should scare his rivals F1
Technical analysisHow F1 teams create a third of their performance F1's simpler 2019 front wings have received plenty of attention during the first week of pre-season testing, but the reduced impact of that part means teams' bargeboard arrangements are now a key area for aerodynamic gains F1
Alex KalinauckasHas FE created motorsport's best racing rules? The Mexico E-Prix produced one of the most memorable and exciting races in recent history. It also demonstrated why criticism of Formula E's race format and 'gimmick' rules is unfounded FE
Gary AndersonWhat the FW42 reveals about Williams's plight The 2019 Williams challenger finally hit the track after two and half days of Formula 1 testing had passed by. The new car looks basic compared to its rivals, but it has potential if the team makes the right developments F1
Gary AndersonRating the 2019 F1 grid from trackside With the first Formula 1 test of 2019 already heading rapidly for its conclusion, Gary Anderson headed trackside at Barcelona to see just what the new cars look like in full action F1
Williams's 2019 F1 car makes its debut
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Racing Point's F1 car revealed at start of testing
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Alfa Romeo reveals its F1 livery
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Haas's 2019 F1 car makes first public appearance
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