We are now in the very short period between when the various Formula 1 teams are back at base after the 2018 pre-season testing days at the Spanish 'Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya', unusually interrupted by snow this year, and the first Grand Prix of the year at Melbourne.
Once again this year, Scuderia Toro Rosso and its Official HR Partner, Gi Group, are running Formula Future, the innovative education project which opens the doors of the Faenza technology factory to talented youngsters with a passion for motorsport. Those chosen will be able to work alongside highly qualified professionals and grow professionally and personally, on a course that combines theory and practice with a Blended Learning approach.
How many times have you gulped down your Sunday lunch before crashing out in front of the TV to watch the start of a Grand Prix? Well, from now on, you can take your time, as the start times of the F1 Grands Prix have all been put back a bit.
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Williams is delighted to announce its entry into this year's London Marathon, as part of a fundraising effort in support of the team's Official Charity, the Spinal Injuries Association.
Lance Stroll: That’s the last day of testing done, next up is Australia. Today felt pretty good, I think we did some good running. We have some bits and pieces to sort out before Australia but I feel pretty good in the car.
By any measure the general consensus of Formula 1 commentators, team principals, in fact anybody with any connection to the sport, is that Formula 1 as a sport, as a business, as entertainment, even as an industry, is facing a major crossroads.
A fighter jet screamed as it rattled buildings near Southern Cross Station. I was the only one to look up. Yep, I'm from out of town. It was the weekend of the Australian Grand Prix 2017, and I was in Melbourne to experience my first Formula One.
Circuit: Circuit de Catalunya / 4.655 kmDriver: Marcus EricssonWeather: sunny and dry; air 12° – 20°C, track 13° – 28°CChassis / engine: C37-02 / FerrariLaps today: 120 laps, 558.600 kmFastest lap: 1:21.706 min (P11, supersoft tyres)
Programme: aerodynamic and mechanical tests, tyre work
It was just good to do some kilometres in the car. I have the first race distance of the year under my belt now and it was positive. I believe we have made a step forward compared to where we were last year with just the general feeling and grip level.