Daniel Ricciardo has played down the importance of missing his F1 qualifying simulation during FP2 in Melbourne.  read more »

With heavy rain forecast for Melbourne on Saturday, Carlos Sainz believes Renault could take advantage of an "interesting" race. read more »

The opening qualifying session of the season is the most interesting hour of the season according to Paddy Lowe. read more »

Mercedes has warned its Formula 1 rivals it plans to have its most powerful "party" mode qualifying setting yet in 2018, despite the need for engines to last longer read more »

Nico Hülkenberg says Renault won't know the true pace of their car until after the first qualifying session of the year read more »

Charlie Whiting attempts to allay fears that, despite a clampdown, some teams will still attempt to benefit from oil burning, particularly during qualifying. read more »

Valtteri Bottas concedes Mercedes is unsure of its true one-lap pace after opted against any pure pace runs in testing. read more »

The FIA has played down fears that Formula 1 teams could still get around new oil burn limits in qualifying read more »

The Renault chief is yet to see how F1's rule makers can police oil burning regulations during qualifying in 2018. read more »

Brendon Hartley tips the new Hypersoft tyre from Pirelli to help spice up qualifying through 2018 given its enormous levels of grip. read more »

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas says the team's one-lap pace is "unknown" going to Australia because it did not feel the need to discover it during... read more »

Max Verstappen reckons if Red Bull can close the gap to Mercedes to just "three tenths" in qualifying, they'll have a fighting chance in the grands prix. read more »

Max Verstappen says closing the qualifying gap to Mercedes is key to Red Bull's chances of beating the world champions to race wins in 2018. read more »

Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul is unsure the FIA will be able to successfully clamp down on F1 teams burning oil during qualifying. read more »

Christian Horner has urged the FIA to close any loopholes regarding oil burning, saying there are still ways to exploit it during qualifying. read more »

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has urged the FIA to go further in clamping down on teams burning oil in qualifying read more »

Red Bull F1 chief Christian Horner feels the FIA needs to close more loopholes that are being exploited with oil burn in qualifying. read more »

Renault has been hindered compared to their rivals at Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari in recent years due to their lack of a Qualifying mode on their engine, but the 2018 rules could... read more »

The #23 United Autosports Ligier will start thirteenth for the 2018 Rolex 24 at Daytona, with Fernando Alonso admitting his first Qualifying session in endurance racing was the... read more »

Fernando Alonso eyes gains after 'least important qualifying of my life' read more »

Watch behind the scenes as the United Autosports team qualify for the endurance challenge. Video created by United Autosports. Subscribe and be the first to watch exclusive... read more »

Speed round Monaco's streets with a rampant Robert Kubica, as he forces his way onto the front row during qualifying in 2010... Find out more about his 2018 F1 return:... read more »

Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso continued his preparations for the Daytona 24 Hours by finishing 12th fastest in a mock qualifying session. read more »

Max Verstappen upped his game during the 2017 Formula 1 season, particularly in qualifying, according to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner read more »

German broadcaster RTL extends deal which will see practice, qualifying and race coverage free-to-air for three more years. read more »