Recapping all of the additional news and notes from Thursday at Paul Ricard in build-up to the French Grand Prix, Crash.net F1 Editor Luke Smith brings you his paddock notebook. read more »

Mercedes is "shedding blood, sweat and tears" to make sure it comes out on top in the 2018 F1 title fight, according to Lewis Hamilton.  read more »

Mercedes will decide whether to introduce its new-spec upgraded F1 engine at the French Grand Prix on Friday. read more »

Carlos Sainz Jr. doubts Red Bull's newly-announced engine deal with Honda for 2019 will have any bearing on his future, with the team's option on him for next season... read more »

Sebastian Vettel doubts whether a huge gain is possible from Mercedes' anticipated F1 engine update.  read more »

Red Bull asked junior driver Pierre Gasly for feedback on his Honda F1 engine before making the decision to switch from Renault power units for 2019.  read more »

Max Verstappen has played down the significance his smaller entourage had on him during his return to form in F1 with his manager set to return at the French Grand Prix.  read more »

Amid reports McLaren has made an offer for the 2019 season and beyond, Daniel Ricciardo says it does not come as a huge surprise that there is likely to be interest from the... read more »

Sergio Perez admits Force India's ongoing financial issues have forced the F1 team to shelve a number of its planned updates in 2018.  read more »

Pirelli has revealed the mandatory sets of F1 tyre compounds it has made available for teams at races later this year in Belgium and Japan. read more »

F1 teams have urged organisers to take careful considerations over the future race calendar if it is expanded from the current 21-round schedule read more »

Despite being one of the few F1 drivers with a recent record at Paul Ricard, Lance Stroll says it is a circuit he's not relishing a return to read more »

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he has unwavering faith in his squad's capabilities of overcoming its recent performance dip read more »

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says an engineering decision became central to its switch to Honda engines and feels it was "pretty clear cut" read more »

Honda motorsports general manager Masahi Yamamoto accepts its new partnership with Red Bull brings "huge pressure and responsibility for us" read more »

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Honda's "enormous potential" ahead of doubling its efforts in F1 gives him faith in the switch to the Japanese manufacturer read more »

Renault will be boosted with added emotion and motivation heading into its home F1 race this weekend in France.  read more »

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 can avoid another "boring" race at Paul Ricard, which hosts the return of the French Grand Prix this weekend.  read more »

Sauber driver Charles Leclerc admits he was taken by surprise by just how big the leap from F2 to F1 was heading into his rookie campaign in 2018. read more »

Full details on how and where to watch the F1 French Grand Prix this weekend, including start time and session times.  read more »

Haas F1 driver Romain Grosjean has unveiled a special helmet design he will wear during the French Grand Prix. read more »

Mercedes F1 driver Valtteri Bottas recieved a new adrenaline rush in the skies above Finland - taking part in an air show with the Finnish Air Force.  read more »

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits his team was sent in the wrong direction regarding 2018 F1 tyres following the end-of-season test in Abu Dhabi last year.  read more »

Spa-Francorchamps will host the F1 Belgian Grand Prix until 2021 after the local government sealed a new three-year deal.  read more »

Haas team boss Gunther Steiner believes the American squad still has the speed needed to lead F1's tight midfield pack in 2018.  read more »