F1 news 2018

Here are some of the top F1 news stories from 2018:

Pre-Season

• Ferrari unveiled their 2018 car, the SF71H, on February 22, featuring a new engine and aerodynamic design.
• Mercedes-AMG unveiled their 2018 car, the W09 EQ Power+, on February 23, with a focus on improved aerodynamics and engine performance.
• Red Bull Racing announced that they would be using a new engine supplier, Honda, for the 2018 season.

Season Opener

• The 2018 F1 season kicked off on March 25 with the Australian Grand Prix, won by Sebastian Vettel in his Ferrari.
• Lewis Hamilton finished second, with Valtteri Bottas third in his Mercedes.

Mid-Season

• Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel won four consecutive Grands Prix from Belgium to Singapore, taking the championship lead.
• Lewis Hamilton won the Italian Grand Prix, his first win since the British Grand Prix in July.
• Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo won the Malaysian Grand Prix, his first win of the season.

Championship Battle

• The championship battle between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton went down to the wire, with Vettel leading by 3 points going into the final race in Abu Dhabi.
• Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, taking the championship lead and ultimately winning his fifth F1 world title.

Other News

• Fernando Alonso announced that he would be leaving McLaren at the end of the season, joining the Indy 500 and WEC programs.
• Force India was rebranded as Racing Point Force India, with a new ownership structure and team principal.
• The F1 grid expanded to 20 cars for the 2018 season, with the addition of Williams' reserve driver, Sergey Sirotkin, and Alfa Romeo's Antonio Giovinazzi.

Awards

• Lewis Hamilton was named the 2018 F1 Driver of the Year, winning his fifth title.
• Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel was named the 2018 F1 Sportsman of the Year.
• Mercedes-AMG was named the 2018 F1 Team of the Year.

These are just a few of the top F1 news stories from 2018. Let me know if you'd like more information!