Claire Williams pictured on April 26, 2019
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Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Wednesday, December 18.
Dec 18, 10:37
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Albon wants 'more normal' 2020
Alex Albon says he is looking forward to a "more normal" 2020 season.
Dec 18, 06:12
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
Sainz made 'biggest ever step' in 2019 - father
2019 was a "very big step" forward for Carlos Sainz.
Dec 2, 06:09
Lewis Hamilton during the Abu Dhabi GP on December 1, 2019
Lewis Hamilton signs off title-winning season with Abu Dhabi victory
Hamilton led from start-to-finish in a commanding display as he secured the 84th win of his career.
Dec 1, 15:07
Max Verstappen during practice on November 30, 2019
Verstappen edges out Hamilton in final Abu Dhabi practice
Verstappen finished just 0.074 seconds clear of Hamilton.
Nov 30, 11:19
Valtteri Bottas pictured on November 28, 2019
Valtteri Bottas fastest in first Abu Dhabi practice
The Mercedes driver is set to start Sunday's race from the back of the field following an engine change.
Nov 29, 11:31
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Honda engine now 'on par with Mercedes' - Albon
Red Bull driver Alex Albon thinks Honda is now "on a par with Mercedes".
Nov 29, 06:03
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Albon wants to take on Verstappen in 2020
Alex Albon says it is "a matter of time" until he can give Max Verstappen a real run for his money at Red Bull.
Nov 28, 06:12
Pierre Gasly pictured at the British GP on July 11, 2019
Gasly could return to Red Bull - Horner
Pierre Gasly remains a candidate to return to Red Bull Racing in the future.
Nov 26, 06:32
Pierre Gasly pictured at the British GP on July 11, 2019
Red Bull 'still believes in Gasly' - Horner
Red Bull "still believes" in Pierre Gasly.
Nov 21, 06:04
Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium with the third place trophy on November 17, 2019
Lehto wonders about Brazil GP 'conspiracy theory'
Former F1 driver JJ Lehto has raised a potential "conspiracy theory" in the wake of last Sunday's Brazilian GP.
Nov 20, 06:12
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc after qualifying in October 2019
Sebastian Vettel, Charles Leclerc summoned for crisis talks after collision
The warring drivers crashed out with five laps remaining as they diced for fourth position.
Nov 18, 09:47
Pierre Gasly pictured at the British GP on July 11, 2019
Gasly showed 'class' and 'talent' in Brazil - Marko
A podium in Brazil is "proof" that Pierre Gasly is a talented Formula 1 driver.
Nov 18, 06:12
Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium with the third place trophy on November 17, 2019
Lewis Hamilton apologises to Alex Albon for costly collision
The Mercedes driver took the blame for the coming together in Brazil.
Nov 17, 21:19
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates finishing in pole position on November 16, 2019
Max Verstappen beats Sebastian Vettel to pole in Brazil
Lewis Hamilton will start third on the grid.
Nov 16, 21:40
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 14, 2019
Lewis Hamilton leads way in final practice at Brazilian Grand Prix
Hamilton saw off Red Bull's Max Verstappen by just 0.026 seconds.
Nov 16, 16:40
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 14, 2019
Lewis Hamilton fifth fastest in Brazilian GP practice
The Briton has already wrapped up the world title.
Nov 15, 20:16
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Brazilian Grand Prix: Alex Albon fastest before crashing in first practice
The Red Bull driver lost control of his car after switching to slick tyres.
Nov 15, 16:26
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Keeping Albon as teammate 'smartest choice' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says keeping Alex Albon as his teammate was the "smartest choice" for Red Bull.
Nov 15, 06:04
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Commentator backs Red Bull driver lineups for 2020
A Formula 1 commentator has backed Red Bull's decision to keep the same drivers at both of its teams for 2020.
Nov 13, 06:03
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Alex Albon keeps Red Bull seat for 2020 season
Albon has scored 68 points in seven races for Red Bull.
Nov 12, 13:25
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Albon 'very impressive' at Red Bull - Horner
Red Bull "can take our time" before officially confirming the identity of Max Verstappen's teammate for 2020.
Nov 8, 06:58
Max Verstappen pictured on October 25, 2019
Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth in final US practice
The Briton only needs to finish eighth at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday to be certain of securing his sixth crown.
Nov 2, 20:04
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Albon poised to keep Red Bull seat
Alex Albon looks set to keep his seat at Red Bull, even though Dr Helmut Marko says he is in "no rush whatsoever" to make a final decision.
Nov 2, 06:03
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Albon welcomes Hamilton's support for 2020 seat
As he pushes to keep his seat at Red Bull for 2020, Alex Albon has welcomed the support of world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Nov 1, 06:08
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
Marko eyes Red Bull wins at final 2019 races
Red Bull is expecting to fight for victory at the remaining three races of 2019.
Oct 30, 06:03
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Lewis Hamilton calls for Alex Albon to be offered new contract
The 23-year-old has steadily impressed following his mid-season promotion from Toro Rosso.
Oct 29, 17:18
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
Kvyat a candidate for Red Bull return - Marko
Daniil Kvyat is still in the running to return to Red Bull Racing in 2020.
Oct 29, 06:03
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Albon feeling 'better and better' at Red Bull
Alex Albon says his relationship with Red Bull-Honda is getting "better and better".
Oct 27, 06:14
Sebastian Vettel in action at the Mexican GP on October 25, 2019
Vettel fastest in second practice at Mexican GP
The Briton could clinch a sixth world title this weekend.
Oct 25, 20:59
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Alex Albon planning London move
The 23-year-old has collected 64 points this season.
Oct 23, 12:10
Max Verstappen pictured on September 28, 2019
Verstappen met to learn Honda future
Max Verstappen is getting involved in Honda's plans for the future.
Oct 21, 06:53
Max Verstappen pictured on September 28, 2019
Verstappen wants Red Bull-Honda to 'risk more'
Max Verstappen has urged Red Bull to "risk a little more" at the final four races of 2019 and beyond.
Oct 21, 06:53
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Albon 'making good play' for 2020 seat - Horner
Alex Albon appears to be in pole position to remain at Red Bull in 2020.
Oct 16, 05:25
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Albon 'getting better' - Marko
Red Bull is not ready to lock in Alex Albon for 2020.
Oct 15, 05:03
Valtteri Bottas celebrates winning the Japanese GP on October 13, 2019
Valtteri Bottas wins in Japan as Mercedes clinch title
The British driver was third and argued with his mechanics on team radio throughout the race.
Oct 13, 10:49
Typhoon Hagibis in action on October 11, 2019
Typhoon Hagibis forces Japanese GP qualifying to Sunday
The battle for pole position will now take place four hours before the Grand Prix.
Oct 11, 06:45
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Albon 'very good' so far at Red Bull - Marko
Alex Albon looks set to keep his race seat at Red Bull Racing for 2020.
Oct 3, 06:42
Daniil Kvyat pictured on August 1, 2019
Red Bull eyes 'strong second driver' for 2020
Daniil Kvyat might be back in the running to return to Red Bull in 2020.
Oct 1, 06:21
Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Albon denies feeling Red Bull pressure
Alex Albon has denied feeling the pressure to be competitive at Red Bull.
Sep 29, 08:04
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