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MARCH 14, 2019

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A jolt to the body

Rookie George Russell was shocked the first time he drove a Formula 1 car.

New point for fastest lap rule criticised

Figures in the F1 paddock have criticised a new rule that will grant an extra point to the driver who posts the fastest lap of each race.

2019 to show how good Stroll really is says Surer

F1 will find out "how good Stroll really is" in 2019.

F1 to investigate Bahrain jailing case

F1 has vowed to "investigate" the jailing of an activist who protested against the Bahrain grand prix.

Most Germans vote against Vettel title win

Most Germans do not think Sebastian Vettel will win the 2019 world championship.

Alonso not missing Melbourne

Fernando Alonso says he does not miss being in Melbourne for the 2019 season opener.

Sirotkin hopes to test Renault car in 2019

Sergey Sirotkin says he is hoping to get time at the wheel of Renault's 2019 car this year.

Wolff hits back at Marko's pecking order

Toto Wolff has hit back at Dr Helmut Marko's estimation of the 2019 pecking order.

McLaren also removes tobacco sponsor in Australia

McLaren has also had to change its livery for the 2019 season opener.

2019 make or break for Vettel says Villeneuve

2019 is "make or break" for Sebastian Vettel.

MARCH 13, 2019

Dirty air

Prior to the start of the first race, here is reminder of the rule changes for the 2019 Formula season

Ricciardo ready to be beaten by Red Bull

Daniel Ricciardo says he knows his old team Red Bull is likely to beat him this weekend in Melbourne.

Ecclestone plays down F1 return rumours

Bernie Ecclestone has played down suggestions he might make a return to formula one.

McLaren needs new team boss says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone says both Williams and McLaren need new management.

Wolff had eye on Ricciardo for 2019

Only a spike in form for Valtteri Bottas last year ended Daniel Ricciardo's 2019 talks with Mercedes.

Todt wants two more teams in F1

Jean Todt says he would like F1 to have two more teams.

Verstappen now mature and patient says Marko

Max Verstappen has matured over the winter.

Giovinazzi must be careful early in 2019 says Trulli

Another driver has urged Antonio Giovinazzi to take it steady in 2019.

Hard for Gasly in Team Verstappen says Villeneuve

Pierre Gasly needs to look good alongside Max Verstappen in 2019.

Beating Michael's records not easy for Hamilton

It will not be easy for Lewis Hamilton to break Michael Schumacher's record tally of seven world championships.

Verstappen fairly relaxed for 2019 opener

Max Verstappen has confirmed his boss's view about his maturity and patience in 2019.

Fully motivated Newey barely sleeps

Adrian Newey is back at "full throttle" in formula one.