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Alesi tips Vettel to sign next Ferrari contract
Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi has tipped Sebastian Vettel to sign a Ferrari contract in the coming weeks. The German's deal with the Scuderia outfit expires at the end of...

24 Aug 2017 12:15
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Vandoorne had no surprise over 2018 announcement
Stoffel Vandoorne has admitted that he was not left surprised after McLaren announced it would be retaining him for the 2018 season. The Belgian was formally announced on Wednes...

24 Aug 2017 11:45
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A look back at Belgium: 2000
Ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps, F1Today is looking back at the country's most memorable races. In this article, we revisit...

24 Aug 2017 11:30
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Rosberg admits he is surprised with Alonso's motivation
2016 world champion Nico Rosberg has admitted that he is surprised with the amount of motivation being shown by Fernando Alonso. Alonso, who drives for McLaren-Honda, has been l...

24 Aug 2017 11:15
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Verstappen hails Norris as a star of the future

Max Verstappen has offered his praise to Lando Norris, who has attracted the attention of motorsport fans around the world in the last 12 months. The young Brit is currently com...

24 Aug 2017 10:42
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Haas once again alters its livery
Haas has once again changed the livery on the V.F 17. Earlier this year at the Monaco Grand Prix, the American team got rid of the colour red on the front nose, replacing it wit...

24 Aug 2017 10:13
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Vandoorne receives 35 place grid penalty for home GP
Stoffel Vandoorne will get to experience his first ever home Grand Prix this weekend as Formula 1 travels to Spa-Francorchamps, home of the Belgian Grand Prix. However, before t...

24 Aug 2017 09:32
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Renault believes it can extract strong result from Belgian GP
Renault is confident that it can make a return to the points in Belgium. The French manufacturer has had an up and down season so far, with 26 points leaving them eighth in the ...

23 Aug 2017 16:50
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McLaren want to achieve championship success with Vandoorne
Following the announcement that McLaren has retained Stoffel Vandoorne for next season, the team leaders have said that they are hoping to achieve huge success with the Belgian ...

23 Aug 2017 15:51
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A look back at Belgium: 2004
Heading into this week's Belgian Grand Prix we are looking at classic races and moments from the event's history. this time we are looking at the 2004 race, it was Ferra...

23 Aug 2017 15:21
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Jenson Button's autobiography coming in October
Jenson Button will release his autobiography this October, the Brit has confirmed. The title of the former Grand Prix driver's book is 'Life to the Limit', and it wi...

23 Aug 2017 15:05
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F2: Nyck De Vries trades Rapax for Racing Engineering
McLaren junior Nyck De Vries will join Racing Engineering from this weekend in Belgium, as Formula 2 contests alongside Formula 1 at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. The Dutchm...

23 Aug 2017 14:36
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Sauber bring new floor to Spa in search of pace boost
Sauber will be bringing a new floor to Belgium this weekend in a bid to close in on the cars in front. Sauber started the season in touch with some of the midfield pack, bagging...

23 Aug 2017 14:03
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Salo expects Vettel announcement from Ferrari soon
Former Grand Prix driver Mika Salo believes that Ferrari will soon announce Sebastian Vettel, after the Maranello squad confirmed Kimi Raikkonen. On Tuesday, it was made officia...

23 Aug 2017 13:03
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McLaren officially confirm Vandoorne for 2018
McLaren has officially confirmed that Stoffel Vandoorne will race for the team in 2018. Vandoorne is competing in his first full season in Formula 1, partnering Fernando Alonso ...

23 Aug 2017 12:17
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Press conference schedule for 2017 Belgian Grand Prix
The FIA has announced the names of who will be speaking in the usual Thursday and Friday press conferences. Drivers face the press on Thursday, while team bosses, technical dire...

23 Aug 2017 11:45
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Vandoorne excited for first home Grand Prix
Stoffel Vandoorne will get to experience his first home Grand Prix this weekend, as Formula 1 returns from its summer break and heads to Belgium. The 25-year-old McLaren-Honda d...

23 Aug 2017 11:27
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Bratches claims F1 close to new China GP deal
Formula 1's new commercial boss Sean Bratches says that China is close to signing a deal which will see it secured on the calendar for the coming years. Earlier in 2017, a p...

23 Aug 2017 11:01
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Raikkonen knew about one-year extension "for some time"
Kimi Raikkonen says that he knew he would be sticking with Ferrari "for some time" after the Maranello squad announced yesterday that the Finn would stay on for 2018. ...

23 Aug 2017 10:34
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Norris confirms that Formula 2 is a "more likely option" for 2018
Future star Lando Norris thinks that a move to Formula 2 is a "more likely option" for 2018 as opposed to Super Formula, although he has insisted that his main focus i...

23 Aug 2017 09:43
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Honda changes engine development process to increase efficiency
Honda has changed its development and evaluation approach after experiencing correlation issues between its dyno and track evaluations. In 2017, Honda has once again struggled w...

23 Aug 2017 09:05
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James Key extends contract at Toro Rosso
Toro Rosso has confirmed that technical director James Key has signed a deal that sees his contract extended. Key joined the Red Bull junior team in 2012 and is a highly respect...

22 Aug 2017 17:33
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Honda expecting a challenge from Spa circuit
Honda is expecting a tough time at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, as the Japanese manufacturer continues to struggle with power output compared to its rivals. While the ex...

22 Aug 2017 17:16
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Column: Why has Ferrari stuck with Raikkonen for another year?
Ferrari announced today that it would be retaining Kimi Raikkonen for the 2017 season. The deal didn't come as a surprise but the official announcement made it very real. Ra...

22 Aug 2017 16:51
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Wolff says its dangerous to predict Mercedes as Spa favourites
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that people shouldn't be so quick and jump to say the Silver Arrows will be favourites to come out on top this weekend in Belgium. The Circ...

22 Aug 2017 16:25
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FE: Rosberg: "Formula E is the future"
Reigning Formula 1 world champion, Nico Rosberg has proclaimed that all-electric series, Formula E is the future of motor racing. The series, which recently finished its third s...

22 Aug 2017 16:00
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Hembery wants F1 to regionalise its calendar
Pirelli's motorsport coordinator Paul Hembery believes that Formula 1 should have a regionalised calendar if it is to expand the number of races. Since Liberty Media took ov...

22 Aug 2017 15:37
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Scheckter-like Verstappen says that 2018 is the key to his Red Bull future
Max Verstappen believes that 2018 will be a key season for Red Bull Racing and his own future in Formula 1. In 2017, Verstappen has suffered from a dreadful year, retiring from ...

22 Aug 2017 15:00
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Wolff admits Mercedes approach gives title advantage to Vettel
Toto Wolff has admitted that Mercedes' approach to the 2017 season hands the title advantage to Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel. Ferrari clearly favours one driver while...

22 Aug 2017 13:48
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A look back at Belgium: 1995
Ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps, F1Today looks back at the most memorable races of Belgium's past. In this article, we revi...

22 Aug 2017 13:38
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Boutsen urges Vandoorne to be patient amid struggling start
Former F1 driver Thierry Boutsen has advised fellow Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne to be patient while McLaren-Honda works its way back to success. Currently, the McLaren-Honda ...

22 Aug 2017 13:24
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Ferrari confirm Raikkonen for 2018
Ferrari has confirmed that Kimi Raikkonen will remain with the team for the 2018 season. The Finn's contract was set to expire at the end of the season, as he is currently h...

22 Aug 2017 12:36
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F3: Highlights from round 7 at Zandvoort
The seventh round of the 2017 FIA Formula 3 European Championship took place last weekend at Zandvoort. The championship has multiple contenders, with all of them battling for t...

22 Aug 2017 11:53
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Engineers worried about late introduction of the Halo
A couple of Formula 1 engineers have admitted that they are a little concerned about the late introduction of the Halo, and how it might affect development on their 2018 cars. A...

22 Aug 2017 11:18
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Tyre selections for 2017 Italian Grand Prix
Pirelli has announced the tyre selections each driver has made for the Italian Grand Prix this year. Drivers had to choose from the medium, soft and super soft tyre for th...

22 Aug 2017 10:57
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Perez hoping to make up lost points in second half of the season
Sergio Perez is ready to get back into the action this weekend in Belgium as the long summer break concludes. The Mexican arrives in Belgium in high spirits after enjoying a str...

22 Aug 2017 10:47
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Kvyat: "Every corner at Spa is special"
Daniil Kvyat believes that every corner that's packed into the 4.3 mile Spa-Francorchamps circuit is special and unique in its own way. This weekend, the paddock travels to ...

22 Aug 2017 10:30
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Alonso vows to get "everything" he can from Belgian GP
Fernando Alonso has stated that he intends to extract "everything" from the car in Belgium this weekend, as Formula 1 returns from its annual summer break. The Spaniar...

22 Aug 2017 10:10
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Steiner believes "anything can happen" at Spa
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner is ready to get back to action this weekend, as Formula 1 returns from its annual summer break. The team ended the first stage of the season...

21 Aug 2017 17:15
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Pirelli's Isola predicts two-stop strategy for Belgian GP
Pirelli's Mario Isola predicts that the fastest strategy for the Belgian Grand Prix will be a two-stop. The Italian tyre manufacturer is bringing the ultra-soft compound to ...

21 Aug 2017 16:49
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Mallya still eyeing podium finish for Force India in 2017
Force India team principal Vijay Mallya says that the team is still very much targeting a podium finish during the 2017 season. The pink VJM10 has proven to be one of the most c...

21 Aug 2017 16:10
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Sainz enjoys racing on Spa, the track that has "everything"
Carlos Sainz says that he is looking forward to returning to Spa-Francorchamps, a track that is a favourite of many drivers. Indeed, Sainz admits that the track that contai...

21 Aug 2017 15:05
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Ocon believes Force India can be competitive in Spa
Force India's Esteban Ocon thinks that Force India can be relatively competitive this weekend at the Belgium Grand Prix. The track is notorious for being high speed, a chara...

21 Aug 2017 14:15
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Video: Lewis Hamilton let loose on a skid pan
Take a look at this video of Lewis Hamilton driving a Mercedes AMG car on a damp skid pan. We know drivers like to have fun in road cars, and here you can see Hamilton really un...

21 Aug 2017 13:10
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Haas' brake whirlwind continues in Belgium
Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has confirmed that the team will be running with Brembo brakes at the start of the weekend in Belgium, in an attempt to get to the...

21 Aug 2017 12:38
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Weather forecast and timetable for the 2017 Belgian GP
The 2017 Belgian Grand Prix gets underway this weekend as the usual summer break comes to an end. Teams will travel to the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit to contest the twelft...

21 Aug 2017 11:57
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Verstappen doubts Red Bull will catch Mercedes and Ferrari
Max Verstappen doubts that Red Bull will be able to catch up to rivals Mercedes and Ferrari in the second half of the season. So far in 2017, Red Bull have failed to match expec...

21 Aug 2017 11:06
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Formula 1 announces eSports series
Formula 1 will launch its first ever eSports championship, allowing gamers to battle it out to become the fastest racing gamer in the world. The series will start in September, ...

21 Aug 2017 10:07
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Grosjean: "First lap of Spa makes you feel sick"
Next weekend Formula 1 will return for the Belgian Grand Prix after having four weeks off. The Spa-Francorchamps circuit is one of the fastest, iconic and most loved tracks...

21 Aug 2017 09:43
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On-track battles with Alonso are allowing Sainz to develop as a driver
Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz Jr has always had connections to Fernando Alonso, crediting his Spanish compatriot as his mentor and as someone who helped him to step up to Formul...

21 Aug 2017 09:05
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F3: Norris takes second win of the weekend to extend championship lead
Lando Norris took a sublime win in the third race of the weekend in Zandvoort to extend his lead in the championship, and really stamp his authority as a real championship conte...

20 Aug 2017 18:00
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Hasegawa: "Collapse of Sauber deal very bad for Honda"
Honda's Yusuke Hasegawa has admitted that losing the deal to supply Sauber with its engines for next year was very bad for the outfit and a big blow to their aspirations. Th...

20 Aug 2017 15:00
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F3: Illot dominates to lead home a British 1-2-3-4
Prema’s Callum Illot won race 2 from Zandvoort after starting on pole position due to penalties for other drivers, and once the red lights went off, he never looked b...

20 Aug 2017 12:06
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Marko: "P3 the best Red Bull can achieve with Renault"
Red Bull F1 consultant, Helmut Marko, believes that the best that Red Bull can achieve this season is third place with their current Renault engines. Their engine is by wide con...

19 Aug 2017 15:30
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Johansson advises Alonso to stay at McLaren
Former F1 driver Stefan Johansson has said that Fernando Alonso, who is known to be undecided about his racing future beyond 2017, should stay with the struggling McLaren-Honda ...

19 Aug 2017 13:11
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F3: Norris dominates Race 1 at Zandvoort
Carlin's Lando Norris stormed to victory during Race 1 of the Formula 3 European Championship at Zandvoort on Saturday morning, keeping his lead from pole to win by a s...

19 Aug 2017 11:10
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Szafnauer confirms Force India is nearing Perez contract
Force India say that it is nearing a deal that will see Sergio Perez stick with the team for a fifth season. Perez joined the Silverstone based squad back in 2014 after an under...

18 Aug 2017 17:53
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FE: Porsche confident Formula E is not a passing fad
Porsche has expressed its belief that Formula E is not a passing fad, and is a motorsport that will has a very exciting future. This comes after Porsche's announcement that ...

18 Aug 2017 17:20
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Mercedes will not change approach after Hungary swap
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said that the team will not change its approach going forward, despite the controversy of swapping its drivers at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Dur...

18 Aug 2017 15:03
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Bottas: "Only winning is good enough"
As F1 nears the end of its annual summer break, Valtteri Bottas finds himself in a respectable third in the drivers' standings, 33 points away from leader Sebastian Vettel a...

18 Aug 2017 14:14
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Grosjean praises "grown up" Haas F1
Romain Grosjean has praised Haas F1's first half of the 2017 season, with the American outfit already matching its points tally from last season before the summer break. The...

18 Aug 2017 13:56
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'No sense if Charles Leclerc doesn't get F1 seat'
Prema team manager Rene Rosin says that there will be no more sense in Formula 1 if Charles Leclerc does not get signed to a seat for 2018. Currently, the Ferrari junior driver ...

18 Aug 2017 12:28
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Carey considering multiple venues for second US race
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has revealed that there is more than one potential project in the pipeline when it comes to adding a second race from the US to the calendar. When Libe...

18 Aug 2017 11:29
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F3: Makino returns to action this weekend at Zandvoort
Honda backed driver Tadasuke Makino is set to return to F3 this weekend, after breaking his wrist earlier in the season. He was expected to miss 8-10 weeks of racing, havin...

18 Aug 2017 10:55
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What does Williams now mean to the two Rosbergs?
Keke and Nico Rosberg became the second ever father and son pair to win a Formula 1 world championship. Rosberg senior won in 1982 racing for Williams, the team his son Nico mad...

18 Aug 2017 10:33
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Alonso may "look outside F1" if he cannot drive race winning machinery
With F1's summer break nearing a close, it is getting closer and closer to deadline day for Fernando Alonso as he decides where his future lies for 2018. When the doubl...

18 Aug 2017 09:35
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Toro Rosso-Honda talks fall through
Talks between Toro Rosso and Honda have collapsed as it is believed the two parties could not come to an agreement. Talks between the two had been ongoing for weeks regarding an...

17 Aug 2017 16:53
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Bottas states high downforce gains are needed for Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas believes that Mercedes need to improve its high downforce package in order to avoid a tricky run in to the 2017 Formula 1 season. Mercedes has clearly struggled ...

17 Aug 2017 16:00
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Raikkonen claims Ferrari contract situation is "no different" than previous years
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen says that the situation surrounding his contract is no different than previous years. The Finn rejoined the Scuderia in 2014 and has been on a ...

17 Aug 2017 13:54
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Marko doesn't see why Kubica won't return to F1
Red Bull's Dr. Helmut Marko has offered his thoughts on Robert Kubica's potential return to Formula 1. Kubica has been targeting a full-time race seat in F1 for some tim...

17 Aug 2017 13:28
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