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Assessing Ricciardo's options for 2019
With mounting speculation about Daniel Ricciardo's next move beyond 2018, we look at and analyse the options open to him for next year.
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Red Bull hands Ricciardo August deadline
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has given Australian F1 ace Daniel Ricciardo until August to re-sign or the team will begin looking elsewhere.
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Grosjean exclusive: 'If you give me the car, I can win'
Romain Grosjean talks to ESPN about why he should be a race winner, the importance of experience, his decision to sign with Haas and the reason why he's enjoying Formula One now more than ever.
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Can we expect another Baku thriller?
Last year's Azerbaijan Grand Prix had a clash between Hamilton and Vettel and Ricciardo winning from 10th, so is there hope for similar excitement this year?
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The wake-up calls of future champions: Senna, Schumacher and now Verstappen
Maurice Hamilton compares Max Verstappen's recent struggles with low points in the careers of two F1 greats.
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McLaren admits it wasn't ambitious enough
McLaren will conduct a fundamental review of all aspects of its car after the MCL33's pace came up short in the opening three rounds of the season.
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Sharapova gets behind the wheel with Mark Webber
Three-time 2018 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix winner Maria Sharapova gets some driving tips from former Formula One driver Mark Webber.
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Wolff: No quick fix for Mercedes' tyre issues
Mercedes is not expecting to find a quick fix for the tyre issues that saw Lewis Hamilton struggle at the Chinese Grand Prix, but is convinced it is not the only team struggling to understand Pirelli's rubber this year.
Formula 1
Fuel limit to go up to allow 'full power' racing
Among a number of rule tweaks for the 2019 Formula One season, the FIA has announced it will increase the fuel allowance for each car with the aim of allowing drivers to push harder during races.
Formula 1
Williams reveals financial results for 2017
After announcing its end of year financial results for 2017, Williams has underlined its hopes for a more level playing field in F1 from 2021 onwards.
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F1 secures fantasy game partnership
Formula One today announced that it had acquired a stake in PlayON, a sports entertainment company valued at £30 million.
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Why Mercedes didn't mimic Red Bull's winning strategy
Mercedes has explained why it did not pit Lewis Hamilton under the Safety Car at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Analysis
Talking points: What advice would you give Verstappen?
Does Mercedes still have the fastest car in F1 and where should Daniel Ricciardo go next year? Our panel of F1 experts answer the main talking points to come out of the Chinese Grand Prix.
The Pit Stop: Time for Max to calm down?
Jennie Gow and Sam Collins tackle your questions on Max Verstappen, McLaren's lack of pace and much more.
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FIA working on measures to reduce pit stop errors
The FIA is working with Formula One teams to make pit stops safer, following a spate of unsafe releases in recent races.
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Rosberg: Rivals must capitalise on Hamilton's struggle
Nico Rosberg believes former teammate Lewis Hamilton is going through a "typical" difficult patch at the moment and says Sebastian Vettel missed a trick by not getting a better result in China.
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Ricciardo still not convinced RBR is best '19 option
Daniel Ricciardo says Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix victory alone is not enough to convince him to stay at Red Bull next season.
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Ferrari chairman reiterates F1 quit threat
Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne has issued a reminder of what's at stake in Formula One's discussions over the future by reaffirming the Italian company's threat to quit if decisions are made which it feels "distort" the sport.
McLaren
Alonso: Red Bull win motivation for McLaren
Fernando Alonso says McLaren cannot hide from the fact it needs to improve and believes the team will be spurred on by seeing fellow Renault engine customer Red Bull's win in China.
Formula 1
Radio Ga Ga: Chinese Grand Prix
A round-up of the best radio soundbites from the Chinese Grand Prix, where Red Bull drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen made headlines for very different reasons.
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Where will Ricciardo sign for 2019?
With Daniel Ricciardo's Red Bull contract coming to an end this season, Jennie Gow and Sam Collins discuss what potential moves he could make for next season on the grid.
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Mercedes
Lewis: Mercedes clearly no longer F1's quickest team
Lewis Hamilton says the first three races of the 2018 season prove Mercedes can no longer claim to be the team to beat in Formula One.
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Horner: China should be a wake-up call for Max
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has no doubts that Max Verstappen will turn his recent run of bad form and incidents around in the upcoming races.
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Verstappen admits Chinese GP was a 'life lesson'
After creating more negative headlines in China Max Verstappen has admitted his run of mistakes in 2018 have come from "wanting it too much".
How five men lost and one man won the Chinese Grand Prix
Six of F1's best drivers had a realistic shot of winning the Chinese Grand Prix. We look at the fortunes of each and how Daniel Ricciardo managed to emerge as the victor.
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Ricciardo: China win proved I'm ready for F1 title
Daniel Ricciardo says he seized the initiative to win the Chinese Grand Prix in the same way he would to win the Formula One world championship if given the opportunity.
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Race
Sublime Ricciardo charges to China win, Vettel eighth
Daniel Ricciardo emerged victorious at a mesmerising Chinese Grand Prix after the lead changed three times and drama unfolded among the top six drivers.
The shoey returns as Ricciardo rules in China
ESPN rounds up the main talking points from a chaotic Chinese Grand Prix where Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo stunned Mercedes and Ferrari to record his sixth victory in Formula One.
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Things we learnt in China
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Vettel and Verstappen react to China collision
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Social story of the Chinese Grand Prix
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Vettel questions timing of Safety Car in China
Sebastian Vettel was confused by the timing of the race-altering Safety Car in China, saying it was "not right" that it was deployed when the leaders were unable to react.
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Qualifying
Vettel snatches pole from Raikkonen
Sebastian Vettel beat teammate Kimi Raikkonen to pole position by just 0.087s as Ferrari put in a dominant qualifying performance at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Mercedes' pace disappears, Vettel stuns Kimi
ESPN rounds up the main talking points from qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix where Sebastian Vettel pipped teammate Kimi Raikkonen to pole position by 0.087s.
Driver reaction: Chinese GP - Qualifying
ESPN rounds up all the reaction from up and down the Shanghai paddock following qualifying for the 2018 Chinese Grand Prix.
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Red Bull rebuild Ricciardo's car after P3 engine blow-out
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Friday practice
Hamilton edges Raikkonen by 0.007s in FP2
Mercedes and Ferrari look to be locked in yet another tight battle as Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen were split by just 0.007s in second practice for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Lewis quickest in opening practice
Lewis Hamilton's bid to become a six-time winner in China got off to a promising start on Friday with the Mercedes driver dominating opening practice on a cool and overcast morning in Shanghai.
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Tech Corner: How tyres will impact the championship race
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What can we expect from the Chinese Grand Prix?
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All you need to know about the Chinese Grand Prix
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The Pit Stop: Will McLaren regret ditching Honda?
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Formula 1
Ferrari introduces pit stop safety measures to avoid Bahrain repeat
Ferrari has put "additional measures" in place to avoid a repeat of the mistake that left a mechanic with a broken leg following a pit stop at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
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Preview
Lewis shakes hands with Verstappen as 'show of respect'
Following their collision at last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton said it was important to shake hands with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen ahead of this weekend's race as a show of respect.
Ricciardo surprised Bottas didn't attempt pass on Vettel in Bahrain
Daniel Ricciardo says he would have risked an overtake on Sebastian Vettel at the end of the Bahrain Grand Prix if he had been in Valtteri Bottas' position.
Chinese GP: Can Red Bull get its act together?
ESPN previews the Chinese Grand Prix and takes a look at struggling Red Bull and whether it can turn its fortune around in Shanghai.
Formula 1
Magnussen: Strong start down to team continuity
Kevin Magnussen believes the main reason for his strong start to the 2018 season is remaining with the same team for back-to-back seasons for the first time in his Formula One career.
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The reason behind Haas' near-miss in Bahrain
Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen have moved on from their near-collision in Bahrain after Haas put it down to a "miscommunication" between the pitwall and its drivers.
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Steiner: F1 pit stops need element of risk
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has warned Formula One against making changes to pit stop procedures after a Ferrari mechanic was injured during a tyre change at last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix.
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Alonso: It's time to re-evaluate McLaren
Fernando Alonso insists McLaren's early season results have been "very good" and it's time expectations on the eight-time constructors' champions were re-evaluated.
