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Brown: "Liberty, FIA helped broker complex engine deal"
Liberty Media and the FIA helped to keep Fernando Alonso at McLaren and Honda in formula one. That is the admission of Zak Brown, the McLaren executive. He is referring to the c...

06 Nov 2017 15:54
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Perez 'surprised' by teammate Ocon's 2017 performance
Sergio Perez has admitted he was impressed by the performance of his rookie Force India teammate Esteban Ocon this year. The pair will line up for the Silverstone based team aga...

06 Nov 2017 14:13
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Official: McLaren promotes Norris to reserve role
McLaren is pleased to confirm that Lando Norris will become the team’s official Formula 1 test and reserve driver for the 2018 season. Lando Norris has been a member of th...

06 Nov 2017 13:27
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Charlie Whiting rejects need for permanent F1 stewards
Gunther Steiner thinks F1 needs a panel of permanent race stewards. Currently, the stewards panel changes at every race, and Haas team boss Steiner thinks that is why so many re...

06 Nov 2017 12:51
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Ricciardo: "No excuse for being behind Verstappen"

Daniel Ricciardo says he has no "excuse" for being regularly humbled by his young teammate Max Verstappen this year. Although Verstappen has had the lion's share o...

06 Nov 2017 12:09
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Pirelli planning to introduce sixth slick in 2018
Pirelli is planning to introduce a sixth slick tyre compound for 2018. Auto Motor und Sport said the new, extra compound - a sort of 'ultra ultra-soft' tyre - will be at...

06 Nov 2017 11:35
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McLaren set to announce Norris as reserve driver
The driver market is still simmering at the tail end of 2017. Over the weekend, Felipe Massa announced his second and final retirement, with Robert Kubica, Paul di Resta, Pascal...

06 Nov 2017 10:19
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Nico Rosberg rules out a F1 comeback
Nico Rosberg has once again dismissed any claims he might be thinking about returning to F1. Days after winning his 2016 title, the German decided to quit the sport completely a...

06 Nov 2017 09:46
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Mercedes and Ferrari hit back at Liberty plans
Top teams Ferrari and Mercedes are pushing back against Liberty Media's plans to modernise formula one. Ferrari is threatening to quit the sport after new F1 owners Liberty ...

06 Nov 2017 09:26
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Verstappen hoping for rain next weekend in Brazil
Max Verstappen admits that he is hoping for rain at next weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. Last year, the Dutchman produced a sensational drive in appalling conditions, coming...

04 Nov 2017 15:25
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Force India switch focus to 2018 after meeting targets
After securing fourth place in the constructor's standings at the Mexican Grand Prix last weekend, Force India will now fully focus on its 2018 challenger. The team has cons...

04 Nov 2017 14:54
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Renault building a "completely new car" for 2018
Renault Technical Director Nick Chester has revealed that the Enstone-based squad are building a completely new car for the 2018 season. The French team returned as a const...

04 Nov 2017 14:20
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Massa to retire at the end of the season
Williams driver Felipe Massa has said he is retiring at the end of the season, ending a 15 year career in the sport. The Brazilian had been due to retire at the end of last seas...

04 Nov 2017 13:42
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Sebastian Vettel to skip 2018 Race of Champions
Sebastian Vettel has counted himself out of next year's running of the well-known Race of Champions event. Fans of the fun annual event were surprised recently when it was a...

03 Nov 2017 10:29
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Marchionne threatens to pull Ferrari out of Formula 1
President Sergio Marchionne has threatened to pull Ferrari out of formula one. The threat comes after new F1 owner Liberty Media announced plans to change the engine regulations...

03 Nov 2017 09:21
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Vettel: "We're not fighting Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck"
Sebastian Vettel is already setting his sights on stopping Lewis Hamilton from winning yet another title in 2018. In Mexico, Mercedes' Hamilton matched Vettel's career t...

02 Nov 2017 12:58
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Boss admits Haas F1 may have started 2018 car too early
Gunther Steiner said only time will tell if Haas' decision to abandon the 2017 car project quite early was the right one. The American team's boss made an early call thi...

02 Nov 2017 12:11
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Ferrari not ruling out using 'veto' for future engine rules
Ferrari is not ruling out using its controversial 'veto' to block Liberty Media's plans for the future of F1. Already, it is believed manufacturers Mercedes, Ferrari...

02 Nov 2017 10:48
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Jos Verstappen: "Red Bull has moved heaven and earth to become competitive"
Max Verstappen's father is confident the 20-year-old has selected a true "top team" to race for through 2020. The young Dutch sensation had been linked with potent...

02 Nov 2017 09:07
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Former F1 engineer says Ferrari must end 'crisis'
Ferrari too easily slips into a "crisis" that it then finds difficult to escape from. That is the view of former top Ferrari engineer Toni Cuquerella, as he assessed t...

01 Nov 2017 14:19
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Lauda: "New Mercedes car will suit Bottas more"
Mercedes is promising to build a car more suitable for Valtteri Bottas' driving style in 2018. That is the claim of team chairman and co-owner Niki Lauda, who thinks he unde...

01 Nov 2017 12:21
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Fittipaldi: "McLaren could join title fight in 2018"
F1 legend Emerson Fittipaldi thinks Fernando Alonso could have a title-winning car on his hands next year. The once-great British team is switching from Honda to Renault power f...

01 Nov 2017 11:20
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Red Bull prepared to wait for Ricciardo decision
Red Bull is prepared to wait for Daniel Ricciardo to make his decision about staying with the team beyond 2018. The energy drink company's premier F1 team has locked down Ma...

01 Nov 2017 09:44
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Mercedes: "New engine rules are a starting point"
Mercedes has come out in opposition to Liberty Media's proposed new engine formula for 2021. On Tuesday, the German marque as well as Ferrari, Renault, Honda and other manuf...

01 Nov 2017 09:04
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Fernando Alonso keen to test Renault engine
He may have two Honda-powered grands prix still ahead of him, but Fernando Alonso is already looking ahead to next year's pre-season tests. He hinted to Spain's Cadena S...

31 Oct 2017 14:06
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Lewis Hamilton expects 'easy' contract talks
Lewis Hamilton thinks talks about his next Mercedes contract will be "easy". Earlier, although the Briton had hinted he wanted to stay a further three years after 2018...

31 Oct 2017 12:58
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Hulkenberg: "Reliability issues Renault unacceptable"
Nico Hulkenberg says Renault's lack of reliability has become "unacceptable". Indeed, it was nothing short of a horror weekend for the French marque in Mexico, wit...

31 Oct 2017 11:28
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Sauber decides to drop Pascal Wehrlein for 2018
Sauber has reportedly decided to drop Pascal Wehrlein from its 2018 driver lineup. Earlier, amid rumours the Swiss team wanted to keep at least one of its existing drivers next ...

31 Oct 2017 09:25
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Leclerc to partake in two day test with Sauber
Charles Leclerc has confirmed that he will once again be behind the wheel of the Sauber C36 this week. The 2017 Formula 2 champion, who is a strong contender for a race seat wit...

30 Oct 2017 16:53
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Fernando Alonso: "It was very easy for Hamilton"
Despite a difficult race in Mexico, Lewis Hamilton cruised to an "easy" championship win in 2017. That is the view of Fernando Alonso, who put up a strong fight agains...

30 Oct 2017 16:00
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Ferrari president Marchionne slams Ecclestone 'hogwash'
Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has hit back at Bernie Ecclestone following the former F1 supremo's controversial comments of last week. Marchionne said the newly 87-yea...

30 Oct 2017 14:51
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Flavio Briatore backs Liberty's budget cap
Flavio Briatore thinks F1's new owners Liberty Media are doing the right thing to modernise the sport. Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has told the Italian press he is p...

30 Oct 2017 14:02
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Ocon happy despite missed podium opportunity
Esteban Ocon admits that he was very happy for himself and Force India after the Mexican Grand Prix. The Frenchman finished the race in fifth place but was holding third in the ...

30 Oct 2017 13:24
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Renault frustrated after double DNF in Mexico
Race day at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez was a disappointing affair for Renault, as the team suffered a double retirement. At the end of the first lap, Nico Hulkenberg and C...

30 Oct 2017 12:51
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Ricciardo claims Renault has a fundamental problem with its engine
Daniel Ricciardo was forced to retire from his second race in two weeks after an engine problem saw him enter the pitlane and pushed back into the garage early at the Mexican Gr...

30 Oct 2017 12:23
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Photos: 2017 Mexican Grand Prix
The Mexican Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton clinch his fourth world title in dramatic fashion, after a first lap collision with Sebastian Vettel dropped him to the back of the fie...

30 Oct 2017 11:52
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Williams taking Daniil Kvyat into consideration for 2018
Williams has confirmed that Daniil Kvyat could be in the running for a 2018 seat. As the candidates continue to line up, it becomes increasingly clearer that team boss Paddy Low...

30 Oct 2017 10:53
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Stroll: "A great result and a great birthday present"
Lance Stroll recorded a sixth-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming his second best finish of the season. The Canadian, who turned 19 today, was happy to re...

29 Oct 2017 23:29
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Vettel disappointed to miss out on championship
Sebastian Vettel admits that it is disappointing to have missed out on this year's world championship. The German saw rival Lewis Hamilton clinch his fourth world title at t...

29 Oct 2017 22:59
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Verstappen entranced after "perfect" race in Mexico
Max Verstappen picked up his third Formula 1 victory in Mexico, overtaking pole-sitter Sebastian Vettel at the start of the race. The Dutchman pulled off an impressive move arou...

29 Oct 2017 22:26
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Hamilton: "Fourth world title doesn't seem real"
Lewis Hamilton secured his fourth Formula 1 world championship on Sunday, despite only crossing the line in ninth place at the Mexican Grand Prix. The Briton was involved in a f...

29 Oct 2017 21:52
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Verstappen wins in Mexico, Hamilton secures title despite Vettel clash
Max Verstappen took a convincing race win in Mexico as Hamilton secured his fourth world title despite finishing a lap down after a first lap clash with Sebastian Vettel that pu...

29 Oct 2017 21:43
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Tost, Sainz tip Kvyat to rebuild F1 career
Franz Tost and Carlos Sainz have tipped Daniil Kvyat to bounce back from his axe from the Red Bull programme. The young Russian quickly scaled the peak of the energy drink compa...

29 Oct 2017 18:14
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Force India would release Ocon to Mercedes
Force India has acknowledged it may lose Esteban Ocon after 2018. The impressive young Frenchman is staying alongside Sergio Perez next year, but he also remains part of the Mer...

29 Oct 2017 17:20
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Carey labels Hamilton as "best possible ambassador" for F1
Chase Carey says he is delighted with the likely outcome of Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix. Although Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel could win from pole, it is Mercedes' Ham...

29 Oct 2017 16:35
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Ricciardo to take engine penalty for Mexican GP
Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed that he will take a grid penalty for the Mexican Grand Prix, due to Red Bull changing his engine. The Australian qualified in seventh place, almos...

29 Oct 2017 16:06
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Ericsson satisfied after strong qualifying performance
Marcus Ericsson was left feeling very positive on Saturday after he qualified in an impressive sixteenth position, matching his performance last weekend in Austin. The Swede got...

29 Oct 2017 15:43
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Grosjean hoping for turnaround on a "tough weekend"
Romain Grosjean says that he is holding out hope for a bit more success at Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix after a so far miserable weekend. The Frenchman qualified nineteenth, ...

29 Oct 2017 15:21
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Bottas thought he could fight for pole position
Valtteri Bottas admits that he is disappointed following qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix. The Finn will line up in fourth place, sharing the second row with teammate Lewis...

29 Oct 2017 14:48
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Lowe states that Williams are in the hunt for points
Paddy Lowe feels that Williams are in the hunt for points for today's Mexican Grand Prix after locking out the sixth row of the grid. The two cars were some way off the pace...

29 Oct 2017 14:17
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Wolff says Ecclestone collusion claims 'nonsense'
Toto Wolff has described as "nonsense" claims that Bernie Ecclestone, the FIA and Mercedes have helped Ferrari to be more competitive. The claims were made this week b...

29 Oct 2017 14:05
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Alonso believes McLaren had the best car in qualifying
Fernando Alonso claimed that McLaren had the best car during qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix. The Spaniard put his car in fifth in the first qualifying session but opted n...

29 Oct 2017 13:40
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Perez: "Qualifying didn't go as I hoped"
Sergio Perez said he was disappointed with how qualifying went for his home Grand Prix. The Mexican has shown strong pace throughout the weekend, but failed to match his teammat...

29 Oct 2017 11:59
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Vettel reveals he nearly lost the car on pole lap
Sebastian Vettel has admitted that he very nearly lost his car on his lap that secured him pole position. The German pipped Max Verstappen in the final moments of the session to...

28 Oct 2017 23:12
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Ricciardo "super frustrated" after qualifying in seventh place
Daniel Ricciardo admits that he is feeling very frustrated following qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix. The Australian will line-up in seventh position after a very difficul...

28 Oct 2017 22:23
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Hamilton still not thinking about title after Mexico qualifying
Lewis Hamilton says that he is still not thinking about winning his fourth world championship, something he could do at tomorrow's Mexican Grand Prix. If the Briton man...

28 Oct 2017 21:40
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Vettel grabs pole position for Mexican Grand Prix
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel took an impressive pole position for tomorrow's Mexican Grand Prix, taking it away from Max Verstappen in the dying moments of qualifying afte...

28 Oct 2017 21:02
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Ricciardo in no rush to decide future
Daniel Ricciardo says he is calm despite the fact F1's top three teams appear to have set their direction in terms of drivers for the future. In Austin, the Australian was s...

28 Oct 2017 19:31
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Four candidates in the running to replace Massa for 2018
Including an increasingly impatient Felipe Massa, there are now five serious candidates to be Lance Stroll's 2018 teammate at Williams. It is believed team co-owner Pa...

28 Oct 2017 18:56
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Verstappen not worried about Red Bull engine future
Max Verstappen insists he is "not worried" about Red Bull's current engine situation. As it stands, Renault is standing by its 2018 commitment to the energy drink ...

28 Oct 2017 18:26
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FP3: Verstappen quickest ahead of qualiying
Max Verstappen was quickest in FP3 for the Mexican Grand Prix, with the gaps between the top six tighter than ever heading into qualifying. Verstappen led the way, however his q...

28 Oct 2017 18:05
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Tost admits "high possibility" for Gasly-Hartley line-up in 2018
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost admits that there is a high possibility that Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley will line up for Toro Rosso in 2017. Gasly made his debut...

28 Oct 2017 17:04
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Magnussen gets the all clear by FIA doctor
Kevin Magnussen has received the all-clear from the FIA doctor following a fitness test. The Dane reported after the first two practice sessions that he was feeling unwell and h...

28 Oct 2017 16:27
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Ecclestone claims FIA helped Ferrari to win
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he, the FIA and rival teams would often "help" Ferrari to be more successful in Formula 1: "F1 is Ferrari, and Fe...

28 Oct 2017 15:06
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Magnussen to undergo checks before Saturday running
Kevin Magnussen will face a fitness test at the Mexican Grand Prix on Saturday before he is deemed fit to partake in the rest of the weekend. The Dane missed the drivers' br...

28 Oct 2017 14:28
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Red Bull defend decision to split from Kvyat
Red Bull has defended its decision to sever all ties with Daniil Kvyat. The energy drink team confirmed on the build-up to the Mexican Grand Prix that the Russian would not agai...

28 Oct 2017 14:14
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Sauber not ready to name 2018 drivers
Boss Frederic Vasseur is refusing to say who will drive for Sauber in 2018. According to some, the Swiss team could do a clean sweep and oust both Pascal Wehrlein and Marcus Eri...

28 Oct 2017 13:37
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Hartley: "The pressure only gets bigger"
Brendon Hartley says that the pressure is mounting now that he has emerged as a clear contender for a full-time drive with Toro Rosso for 2018. The Kiwi joined the Red Bull juni...

28 Oct 2017 13:03
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Ricciardo expecting close fight in Mexico
Following the first two practice sessions in Mexico, Daniel Ricciardo says that he is expecting a close fight between the top three teams. After the afternoon session on Friday,...

28 Oct 2017 12:36
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Horner labels Kvyat as a "good candidate" for Williams drive
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that Daniil Kvyat is a "good candidate" for Williams. Kvyat was dropped by Toro Rosso earlier this week, with Red Bul...

28 Oct 2017 12:09
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