
Formula 1 2018
The 2018 Formula 1 World Championship is the 69th season of the world’s leading open-wheel single-seater series. Sanctioned by the sport’s governing body, the FIA, its 10 teams and 20 drivers will compete in 21 Grands Prix around the world, beginning in Australia on March 25 and ending in Abu Dhabi on November 25. <p>The French Grand Prix, at Circuit Paul Ricard, returns to the calendar for the first time since 2008. The German Grand Prix, at Hockenheim, reappears after a one-year absence. The Malaysian Grand Prix, run since 1999 at Sepang, has dropped off the 2018 calendar.</p> <p>The main technical change for the new season is the adoption of the Halo cockpit protection system to all cars.</p>
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Gallery: Opening day of Barcelona F1 test
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Gallery: Opening day of Barcelona F1 test
Motorsport.com's selection of photos from the opening day of Formula 1 pre-season test at Barcelona.

Red Bull fears Mercedes F1 advantage could be even bigger
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Red Bull fears Mercedes F1 advantage could be even bigger

Mercedes taking McLaren and Renault threat "seriously"
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Mercedes taking McLaren and Renault threat "seriously"
F1 2018: Launch dates, testing schedule, calendar and line-ups
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F1 2018: Launch dates, testing schedule, calendar and line-ups
Opinion: Can Stroll ever silence his harshest critic?
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Opinion: Can Stroll ever silence his harshest critic?
Hamilton: French GP is at the wrong track
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Hamilton: French GP is at the wrong track
F1 2018: Launch dates, calendar, line-ups and testing schedule
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F1 2018: Launch dates, calendar, line-ups and testing schedule
Sauber confirms Ericsson alongside Leclerc for 2018
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Sauber confirms Ericsson alongside Leclerc for 2018
Red Bull "desperately" needs F1 engines to close up in 2018
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Red Bull "desperately" needs F1 engines to close up in 2018
F1 set for return to two-stop races in 2018 - Pirelli
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F1 set for return to two-stop races in 2018 - Pirelli
Ricciardo wants to wait for 2018 before future decision
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Ricciardo wants to wait for 2018 before future decision
Shark fins won’t make 2018 F1 return
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Shark fins won’t make 2018 F1 return
Heavier F1 drivers to be penalised by Halo in 2018
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Heavier F1 drivers to be penalised by Halo in 2018
F1 cars to have 360-degree cameras in 2018
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F1 cars to have 360-degree cameras in 2018
Tech analysis: The 2018 F1 season starts here
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Tech analysis: The 2018 F1 season starts here
Early Sainz move gives Renault "jump start" for 2018
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Early Sainz move gives Renault "jump start" for 2018
Renault working on "magic" engine mode for 2018
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Renault working on "magic" engine mode for 2018
Verstappen: Red Bull should rethink car launch timing for 2018
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Verstappen: Red Bull should rethink car launch timing for 2018
Red Bull win puts pressure on McLaren for 2018 - Alonso
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Red Bull win puts pressure on McLaren for 2018 - Alonso
Leclerc keen to avoid Super Formula stopgap season
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Leclerc keen to avoid Super Formula stopgap season
Palmer ready for "new chapter" outside F1 if Williams bid fails
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Palmer ready for "new chapter" outside F1 if Williams bid fails
Aston Martin named as Red Bull's 2018 title sponsor
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Aston Martin named as Red Bull's 2018 title sponsor
Williams 2018 seat shortlist down to three names
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Williams 2018 seat shortlist down to three names
FIA tightens rules on F1 jump starts for 2018
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FIA tightens rules on F1 jump starts for 2018
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The Good, The Bad & The Triple-Header
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Christian Horner on Toto, Abu Dhabi 2021 and Life After Red Bull.
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Christian Horner on Toto, Abu Dhabi 2021 and Life After Red Bull.
In-car camera: Bell's last-lap effort falls short to Briscoe
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In-car camera: Bell's last-lap effort falls short to Briscoe
FIA defines Halo load test rules for F1 2018 cars
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FIA defines Halo load test rules for F1 2018 cars
Latest videos
The Good, The Bad & The Triple-Header
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The Good, The Bad & The Triple-Header
Christian Horner on Toto, Abu Dhabi 2021 and Life After Red Bull.
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Christian Horner on Toto, Abu Dhabi 2021 and Life After Red Bull.
In-car camera: Bell's last-lap effort falls short to Briscoe
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Charlotte II
In-car camera: Bell's last-lap effort falls short to Briscoe