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Halo came at "huge" cost for Force India
Andrew Green, technical director of the Force India F1 team has said that the introduction of the halo safety device has brought unwanted effects on the team budgets for 2018.&n...

27 Feb 2018 14:03
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Mercedes to play waiting game with Ricciardo
Mercedes are prepared to let Valtteri Bottas fight for his place in the team beyond 2018 before considering bringing in other drivers such as Daniel Ricciardo. Both Bottas and R...

27 Feb 2018 12:02
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Hartley to McLaren: Dumping Honda was a mistake
Brendon Hartley thinks McLaren dumping Honda at the end of last year was "a mistake". The Woking-based squad decided to part ways with Honda after three years had...

27 Feb 2018 10:03
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Martini to end Williams F1 sponsorship at the end of 2018
Martini will not continue to sponsor Williams after the end of 2018. The brand's famous red, white, blue colour scheme returned in Formula 1 in 2014, when they signed a mult...

27 Feb 2018 09:29
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Horner: 1000hp engine should make Mercedes confident
Christian Horner has confirmed team colleague Dr Helmut Marko's admission that Red Bull will struggle to win the 2018 title. Daniel Ricciardo topped the times as winter test...

27 Feb 2018 09:21
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Force India still to reveal new name, 2018 car
Force India is still planning a name change before the 2018 season begins in Australia. On Monday, Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon pulled a sheet off what is believed to be only a...

27 Feb 2018 09:00
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Teams propose to extend first winter test
F1 teams are proposing to extend this week's Barcelona test. The first winter test was scheduled to take place between Monday and Thursday, but snow is forecast in Barcelona...

27 Feb 2018 08:28
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Follow LIVE the second day of the first test in 2018

27 Feb 2018 08:15
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Barcelona testing: Tuesday information and line-up
On Monday, pre-season testing for the 2018 season got underway. However, it was a somewhat anti-climatic affair, as cold weather prevented teams from doing extensive running in ...

27 Feb 2018 07:51
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Mercedes and Ferrari "working as one team"
Red Bull tea principal Christian Horner says that Mercedes and Ferrari are "working as one team". Formula 1's political battle heated up over the winter, with both...

26 Feb 2018 19:52
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Hartley: We had no issues at all
Brendon Hartley was left beaming following the first day of pre-season testing from Barcelona, as Toro Rosso and Honda ran together for the first time. Hartley ended the session...

26 Feb 2018 19:37
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Ricciardo tops the timesheets on first day of winter testing
Daniel Ricciardo set the fastest lap time on the hotly anticipated first day of winter testing. The session at the circuit de catalunya was the first time all the 2018 cars were...

26 Feb 2018 19:20
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Testupdate: Ricciardo leads as Alonso loses a wheel
Red Bull Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo is the fastest after the morning session of the first day of winter testing in Barcelona. The Australian realised a best time of 1:20.179...

26 Feb 2018 13:24
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No Super Formula campaign for Wehrlein
Pascal Wehrlein will not contest the top Japanese open wheeler series Super Formula in 2018. Earlier, when it was announced that the ousted Sauber driver would be returning to D...

26 Feb 2018 10:05
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Vandoorne: Ball in McLaren court after Honda exit
Stoffel Vandoorne says the ball is now in McLaren's court after the British team dropped Honda at the end of last year. In 2018, the team will use identical engines to race ...

26 Feb 2018 09:30
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Toro Rosso officially unveil the STR13
Toro Rosso has officially revealed its new car for 2018 in the Barcelona pitlane. Pictures of the STR13 leaked online earlier this week, before the team itself decided to p...

26 Feb 2018 08:20
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Force India launch the VJM11
Force India has launched its new car, the VJM11. The Silverstone outfit is the final F1 team to showcase its 2018 entry, with most teams presenting their cars last week. Last y...

26 Feb 2018 08:04
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Follow LIVE the first day of the first test in 2018

26 Feb 2018 07:55
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Poor weather could affect F1 testing
It is set to be a very cold week in Barcelona, as pre-season F1 testing gets underway on Monday morning. Local weather reports suggest that temperatures will be low throughout t...

26 Feb 2018 07:49
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Driver line-up for week one of testing
Pre-season kicks off this morning in Barcelona, with teams hoping to collect as much data as they can over the next eight days ahead of the new season. This week, we have the fi...

26 Feb 2018 05:40
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Don't miss out on the pre-season test updates on F1Today.net!
The 2018 season is almost upon us, but before we dive into the 21 race calendar next month, first the teams will run for eight days, collecting the data from their new cars.&nbs...

25 Feb 2018 16:20
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Video: The return of Robert Kubica
Robert Kubica has been signed up to his first official F1 role since his horror rally accident back in 2011. The Pole was in contention for a race seat at Williams, however he m...

25 Feb 2018 14:52
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Hulkenberg: Alonso has taken on a huge challenge with WEC entry
Nico Hulkenberg believes that Fernando Alonso has taken on a huge challenge for 2018. Alonso will compete in the 21 rounds of the 2018 F1 season, as well as race in the Wor...

25 Feb 2018 13:59
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Ecclestone tells Liberty Media to consider all-electric F1
Bernie Ecclestone has said that Liberty Media should consider turning Formula 1 into an all-electric sport. F1 has incorporated major electrical power into the sport, with the h...

25 Feb 2018 13:12
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Toro Rosso, Sauber confirm test schedule for first week
Toro Rosso and Sauber have confirmed their test schedule line-ups for next week, the first four days of pre-season testing. All teams are now present in Barcelona, as the first ...

25 Feb 2018 11:48
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FE: Jorda to take part in test next week
Spanish racer Carmen Jorda has confirmed on social media that she will be testing in Formula E for the first time this weekend in Mexico. The former Lotus and Renault ...

25 Feb 2018 10:49
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Alonso dismisses criticism of the halo
Fernando Alonso has said that there should be no debate over the introduction of the halo. The cockpit protection device has been made mandatory for the 2018 season, with teams ...

25 Feb 2018 10:34
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Sirotkin shows off new helmet ahead of debut season
Sergey Sirotkin has offered a glimpse of his new helmet for the 2018 season. The Russian driver will make his F1 debut in Melbourne next month after he was chosen by Willia...

24 Feb 2018 18:12
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Video: Red Bull drivers share thoughts on demo runs
Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen have shared their thoughts on Formula 1 demo runs. On special days, the cars take to the streets of the city to showcase the c...

24 Feb 2018 16:53
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Bottas aiming to apply more pressure to Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas says that he is hoping to be closer to teammate Lewis Hamilton during the 2018 F1 season. Bottas enters his second year with the Silver Arrows, having joined at ...

24 Feb 2018 16:34
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Wolff states Mercedes is not underestimating competition
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that it would be dangerous for the Silver Arrows to discount potential title contenders for the upcoming season. After dominating for three ye...

24 Feb 2018 15:42
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Sainz not concerned about F1 future
Carlos Sainz says that he is not worried about what his future in Formula 1 will look like. The Spaniard is expected to hold a key role in the 2018 'silly season', as he...

24 Feb 2018 13:25
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Alonso: Good times are coming for McLaren
Fernando Alonso was left feeling optimistic following his first run in McLaren's new car, the MCL33. The Spaniard took the car out on-track as part of a filming day for the ...

24 Feb 2018 11:34
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Williams confirms test schedule for Barcelona
Williams has confirmed its test schedule for pre-season testing in Barcelona, which gets underway next week. As well as full-time drivers Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin taking...

24 Feb 2018 10:59
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Photos: Teams prepare for first test in Barcelona
The 2018 Formula 1 season is inching closer, but before the season officially kicks off in Australia next month, all teams will take part in eight days of testing. The test...

24 Feb 2018 09:49
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Wolff worried about Liberty Media changes
Toto Wolff has admitted he is worried about some of the most recent changes in Formula 1. Recently, Mercedes and Ferrari have clashed with Liberty Media over reported plans...

23 Feb 2018 12:43
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Sainz 'excited' for better Renault - father
Famous former rally champion Carlos Sainz expects his son to take a "step forward" in formula one this year. Last year, Carlos Sainz Jr stepped up from the R...

23 Feb 2018 11:54
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Vettel 'not worried' after seeing rival cars
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel says that he is not worried about the upcoming season following the launch of its 2018 car. The Scuderia outfit launched its new challenger on Thu...

23 Feb 2018 10:32
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Wolff hopes for new Hamilton deal in 'weeks'
Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff think they will soon put together a contract beyond 2018 for the four-time world champion. At the launch of Mercedes' 2018 car, which boss...

23 Feb 2018 09:59
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FE: Jaguar star takes Formula E to the Brits
Panasonic Jaguar racing driver Mitch Evans ensured Formula E took the Brit Awards by storm in London last night. The racing series teamed up with after-party sponsors Tempus in ...

23 Feb 2018 08:05
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McLaren unveil striking papaya MCL33
After weeks of building rumours, McLaren has launched its 2018 car which wears a papaya livery. It was heavily expected that the Woking-based outfit would use a papaya live...

23 Feb 2018 08:01
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Jolyon Palmer joins BBC Radio as F1 commentator
Jolyon Palmer will be joining BBC's radio coverage of F1 in 2018. The former Renault driver, who lost his seat at the French squad towards the end of 2017, will team up with...

23 Feb 2018 07:02
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Ferrari launches SF71-H from Maranello
Ferrari have launched its challenger for the 2018 season, the SF71-H at its base in Maranello. This season's car will look to build on last years somewhat successful year, w...

22 Feb 2018 15:28
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Mercedes reveals W09 EQ Power+ at Silverstone
With only a little over a month to go until the first race of the 2018 FIA Formula One season, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport today took the wraps off the all new Mercedes-AMG...

22 Feb 2018 13:55
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Renault wants to halve gap to three top teams
Renault has confirmed reports it has made progress with its F1 engine ahead of the 2018 season. Late last year, the French marque encountered reliability problems and a shortage...

22 Feb 2018 10:19
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Red Bull Racing airbrushed 2018 car photos
Red Bull has airbrushed a key detail out of photographs of its new 2018 car. That is the claim of Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, who said the team's interim black and b...

22 Feb 2018 08:56
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Force India not commenting on takeover rumours
Force India is in talks to be taken over. British newspapers The Sun and the Daily Mail report that talks are taking place with a consortium led by British energy drink company ...

22 Feb 2018 08:24
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Toro Rosso debuts first car of Honda era
Toro Rosso have debuted its new challenger for the 2018 season. The STR13, which was set to debut to the public next Monday, made its debut at a wet Misano track and then quickl...

21 Feb 2018 18:28
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GP3: Calderon, Mawson secure GP3 deals
Tatiana Calderon is moving to Jenzer for the 2018 GP3 season, her third in the series.The 24-year-old switches to the Swiss outfit after completing Abu Dhabi’s post-s...

21 Feb 2018 17:30
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F2: Team Trident signs Ferrucci and Maini for 2018
Team Trident is proud and delighted to announce its line-up for the 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship. The two cars campaigned by the Italian squad will be driven by Santino Ferru...

21 Feb 2018 12:02
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'Liberty risks turning F1 into Mickey Mouse series'
Michael Schumacher's former manager is worried Liberty Media risks turning formula one into "a Mickey Mouse series". Earlier this week, a rumour spread on the inte...

21 Feb 2018 10:44
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Robert Kubica still pushing for F1 race comeback
Robert Kubica admits he came tantalisingly close to pulling off a fairytale return to formula one for 2018. Instead, Williams opted for the well-sponsored Russian Sergey Sirotki...

21 Feb 2018 09:36
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Red Bull Racing admits Ricciardo crashed new RB14
Red Bull has admitted Daniel Ricciardo got his and the team's 2018 season off to a carbon-crunching start. As the team revealed images of the temporary-liveried RB14 on the ...

21 Feb 2018 08:57
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Renault launch its 2018 challenger
Renault has taken the wraps off its new car, the R.S. 18. The machine is the third of Renault's since it returned as a full-time manufacturer in 2016. It has been building u...

20 Feb 2018 16:00
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Video: Ricciardo's first laps with the RB14
Red Bull launched its new car on Monday, the RB14. The car was presented in a 'special edition' camouflage livery, with fans mostly praising the design on social media. ...

20 Feb 2018 13:37
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Sauber show off the new C37
Sauber has officially launched its 2018 car, the C37. Sauber enters 2018 in partnership with Alfa Romeo, who is the team's title sponsor for the season. At th...

20 Feb 2018 12:18
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McLaren set to announce Petrobras deal for 2019
McLaren is set to announce a sponsorship deal with Petrobras, the state-linked Brazilian oil multinational. According to Grande Premio publication, the deal will be announced on...

20 Feb 2018 12:17
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Sauber joined by Richard Mille, Carrera and Kappa
The Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team has announced Richard Mille, Carrera and Kappa as new partners for the 2018 FIA Formula 1 season. Frédéric Vasseur, Team Principal, ...

20 Feb 2018 11:43
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Fernando Alonso defends 'impossible' 2018 schedule
Fernando Alonso says he has no concerns about being able to cope with an unprecedentedly busy racing programme in 2018. Alongside F1's longest-ever season of 21 races, the S...

20 Feb 2018 10:13
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Christian Horner admits Red Bull eyeing title in 2018
Red Bull should be able to take on Mercedes and Ferrari for the 2018 title. That is the view of team boss Christian Horner, after his colleague Dr Helmut Marko this week played ...

20 Feb 2018 09:06
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Ferrari to be painted in darker shape of red in 2018
Ferrari's 2018 cars will be painted a deeper shade of red than usual. That is the claim of Giorgio Terruzzi, a well-connected Italian journalist writing for Corriere della S...

20 Feb 2018 08:40
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Video: The RB14 hits the track at Silverstone
Red Bull launched the RB14 today, showcasing a very different livery to what we are used to. The energy drink squad released the car in a blue camouflage livery, keeping specifi...

19 Feb 2018 14:46
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Charles Leclerc relishes F1 debut for 'Alfa'
Charles Leclerc says he is relishing his new role as a works 'Alfa' driver. The reigning Formula 2 champion has been signed up for 2018 by Sauber, the Swiss team now run...

19 Feb 2018 14:42
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Robert Kubica may add Le Mans to busy 2018 programme
Robert Kubica looks set to have a busy year in 2018. Although disappointed to miss out on the Williams race seat, the Pole will be the British team's reserve driver this yea...

19 Feb 2018 14:15
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Nico Rosberg criticises Pirelli approach
Nico Rosberg has criticised Pirelli's approach to the 2018 season. For 2018, the sport's official tyre supplier has added two new compounds to its range, differentiating...

19 Feb 2018 13:39
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Timo Glock: "Indycar screen may be F1 option"
Timo Glock says it's good news that alternatives to the 'Halo' cockpit protection system are still being pursued. For 2018, F1 is mandatorily introducing the controv...

19 Feb 2018 13:09
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Williams has 'no doubts' about Sergey Sirotkin
Williams has no doubts Sergey Sirotkin is the right driver for the team. Some believe the British outfit chose the Russian over Robert Kubica or another option for 2018 because ...

19 Feb 2018 12:27
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Helmut Marko admits Red Bull-Honda possible for 2019
Red Bull will decide in the first half of 2018 whether to switch to Honda power next year. After the McLaren-Honda divorce, the Japanese engine supplier has moved on to Red Bull...

19 Feb 2018 11:15
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Red Bull launch the RB14
Red Bull has officially launched its new car, the RB14. The energy drink squad released images of the car wearing a camouflaged livery, with its race livery to be released ...

19 Feb 2018 10:01
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IQ Option becomes a sponsor of Red Bull Racing

IQ Option, an online trading brokerage, has joined Red Bull Racing as a sponsor. The company has been associated with Aston Martin since 2016, with the British car manufacturer ...

19 Feb 2018 09:08
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