Formula 1 Hulkenberg fastest then stops on track late on Nico Hulkenberg snatched the fastest time of Formula 1 testing on the final day in Barcelona, shortly before his Renault stopped on track with a disappointing number of laps completed
Autosport Plus How 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
Formula 1 Video: How Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull compare Hopes are high that Red Bull will join Ferrari and Mercedes in the 2019 Formula 1 title battle
Formula 1 Renault has sympathy for Williams's problems Renault's Formula 1 chassis chief Nick Chester says it is easy to sympathise with Williams's testing plight having "lived through" car builds and knowing how hard the process is
Formula 1 Red Bull says it's having its best ever pre-season Red Bull says it had its best ever pre-season Formula 1 test, amid its encouraging start with new engine partner Honda
Formula 1 Williams running 'compromised' car - Kubica Robert Kubica admits that the Williams Formula 1 team is testing its new FW42 car in a "compromised" condition this week at Barcelona
Autosport Plus Hamilton’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
Codemasters signs an esports partnership with Motorsport Network Dirt Rally 2.0 will be the first in a number of titles to be brought to competitive life through new deal
Who's in trouble behind Ferrari? Assessing the stories behind the times halfway through test one
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 | |
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Hamilton | Mercedes |
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Vettel | Ferrari |
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Verstappen | Red Bull/Renault |
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Ricciardo | Red Bull/Renault |
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Bottas | Mercedes |
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Sainz | Renault |
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Leclerc | Sauber/Ferrari |
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Perez | Force India/Mercedes |
9 | ![]() |
Grosjean | Haas/Ferrari |
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Magnussen | Haas/Ferrari |
Pos | Driver | Points |
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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 |
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
Scott MitchellHow Vettel exposed a key Ferrari culture shift Sebastian Vettel couldn't hide his delight after the end of a first day of F1 pre-season testing in which he was fastest and completed more laps than anyone. His enthusiasm suggests Ferrari's winter overhaul is already having a positive impact F1
Technical analysisExtreme vs conventional - 2019's wing design battleground How the teams dealt with the 2019 front wing rule changes was one of the biggest technical question marks heading into the new Formula 1 season - and the likely title rivals have taken very different approaches F1
Technical analysisToned down Alfa still looks like a midfield leader Certain elements of Alfa Romeo's new F1 car are less extreme than the version spotted in action last week, but the C38 seen in testing still has the hallmarks of a machine ready to help the team pick up where it left off at the end of last season F1