🏎 F1 2019’s rule changes you might have missed

Fewer than 50 days until cars line up on the grid for the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, and while aerodynamic changes will be the main talking point, there’s plenty of sporting regulation tweaks that you need to know about. The cars will be allowed to carry more fuel to avoid economy-style racing, lightweight drivers will be forced to carry ballast in their cockpit, grid penalty rules have changed again as have the regs around safety car restarts. For all the full details, check out the story below and get informed ahead of the new season! Charles Bradley, Global Editor in Chief [motorsport.com]( E D I T O R ' S C H O I C E [F1's 2019 rules changes you may have missed]( Formula 1 fans are waiting for the new-look cars to emerge next month, with an aerodynamic rules revamp set to deliver very different front and rear wings. S C O T T M I T C H E L L [Hartley: Plan to oust me started in Monaco]( Ex-Toro Rosso driver Brendon Hartley has claimed that a plan to oust him from his Formula 1 seat was "in motion" as early as last year's Monaco Grand Prix. E D D S T R A W [The seven big races Alonso still needs to win]( Victory in the Rolex 24 at Daytona showed that Fernando Alonso is going beyond his initial 'Triple Crown' aim and has moved on to a wider quest to prove he is the greatest driver of his era. So what should he do next? We have some suggestions. P A B L O E L I Z A L D E [Mercedes sets date for first run of 2019 F1 car]( Mercedes' new Formula 1 car will run for the first time on February 13, ahead of the start of official testing for the 2019 season. E D D S T R A W [How Vettel can stop Leclerc destroying his reputation]( Of Ferrari's 2019 Formula 1 drivers, the one with the four world titles begins the year under far more pressure than his extremely inexperienced teammate. After the wobbles of last season, will Sebastian Vettel's reputation be finished off by Charles Leclerc? A L E X K A L I N A U C K A S [Formula E's new superstar has emerged]( Missing the season-opener for contractual reasons and then being taken out at the start of round two isn't a great way to start a new career chapter. But now Formula E's latest Formula 1 convert star has emerged with a vengeance. M O T O R S P O R T . T V [Bathurst 12 Hour - Wednesday]( We talk to the drivers to find out what to expect and all the preparation that goes into the Bathurst 12 Hour. M O T O R S P O R T J O B S . C O M [Alpinestars is seeking a talented individual to join their team]( Ideal candidates must have a passion for motorcycle sports together with an intuitive understanding of the complexities of the racing world. Get the Motorsport PRIME app today! Because you deserve the best. Available on Copyright © 2019 Motorsport.com, Inc., All rights reserved. Top news of the week Our mailing address is: Motorsport.com, Inc. 5972 NE 4th AvenueMiami, FL 33137 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. Copyright © MOTORSPORT NETWORK. All rights reserved.