Lights Out: Liberty's shake-up, Red Bull's deadline

Lights Out: Liberty's shake-up, Red Bull's deadline

Originally written by Joas van Wingerden. This version is a translation.

Wednesday 28 February 2018 09:00

Liberty Media interrupted a sub-zero day of pre-season testing with a red-hot announcement that could change the way you watch F1, while action on the track took on a familiar feel as Ferrari and Mercedes ruled. It's Lights Out for Wednesday morning!

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"F1 TV" was the talk of the sport on Tuesday as Liberty Media confirmed plans for a live streaming service.

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Fans will have access to never-before-seen aspects of race day, as well as having the chance to ride on-board with their favourite drivers from the comfort of their own home.

Everything on-track was a little more familiar as Sebastian Vettel topped the timesheets on the second day of pre-season testing.

Teams had to deal with sub-zero temperatures (and even snow!) but there was the warming sight of Robert Kubica in action, and the Williams driver delivered a decent showing.

Fernando Alonso had raised eyebrows with his spin into the gravel on Monday, but the McLaren man took to talking on Tuesday.

He expects Renault power to help his team significantly this year, throwing in yet another dig at Honda for good measure.

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And, finally, the Red Bull v Renault spat that seems to have stretched on forever could be near its end!

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Morning stroll with @HulkHulkenberg at the wheel of the R.S.18?
A chance to really see what the driver's view is like?
Yes please! #RSspirit #RS18 pic.twitter.com/KWKxSePEY4 — Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) February 27, 2018