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Horner: Verstappen must have winning car

Christian Horner has said that it is crucial for Max Verstappen to receive a winning car next year after the struggles that have robbed him of several points finishes in 2017. ...

27 Jul 2017 14:35
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Video: Bottas surprises young F1 fan
At the British Grand Prix, a young fan turned up in full support of his favourite driver, Valtteri Bottas. The images of the boy supporting the Finn made its rounds on social me...

27 Jul 2017 14:16
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Mika Salo believes Mercedes are not favourites in Hungary
Ex-F1 driver Mika Salo is confident that Mercedes can't be considered favourites this weekend in Hungary. The Finn believes that Ferrari will be strong around the Hungarorin...

27 Jul 2017 13:37
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FE: Could Rosberg lead the Mercedes Formula E team?
Nico Rosberg shocked the motorsport world back at the end of 2016 when he announced that he would be retiring from Formula 1. The German achieved his dream of winning a world ch...

27 Jul 2017 13:07
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A look back at Hungary: 2006
At F1Today, we continue to look at memorable moments from the Hungaroring ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix. Today, we look at the 2006 race which was not only ev...

27 Jul 2017 12:47
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Prost: "Don't judge Stroll until 2018"
Formula 1 legend Alain Prost has asked people not to judge Lance Stroll until next season when the Canadian has completed a whole year in F1. During the first half of the2017 se...

27 Jul 2017 12:23
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2018 cars set to be 5kg heavier
The minimum weight limit for the 2018 Formula 1 cars will rise by five kilogrammes, in light of the introduction of the 'halo'. Last week, the FIA announced that it woul...

27 Jul 2017 11:36
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Updated list for power unit components used
The FIA has released an updated list on the power unit component usage for each driver. Drivers can use up to four elements of any part of the power unit before penalties start ...

27 Jul 2017 11:14
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Verstappen not ruling out future Ferrari, Mercedes switch
Max Verstappen has not ruled out that he could move to Ferrari or Mercedes in the future. The Dutchman has been disappointed by his 2017 season with Red Bull, as not only is the...

27 Jul 2017 10:53
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Statistics: The 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix
The Hungaroring hosts the eleventh round of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship this weekend. It is also the last race before the summer break and is a fan favourite due to th...

27 Jul 2017 09:40
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Raikkonen's tyre failure caused by external damage
Pirelli has concluded the tests surrounding Kimi Raikkonen's tyre failure at the British Grand Prix, claiming that "no issues have emerged connected with the tyre itsel...

27 Jul 2017 09:08
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Norris to test with McLaren at Hungary
McLaren has confirmed that Lando Norris will test the McLaren MCL32 next week in Hungary as part of the second in-season test of the year. The test will mark the first time the ...

26 Jul 2017 18:03
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A look back at Hungary: 1997
With the Hungarian Grand Prix coming up this weekend, we have been looking at classic races from the events past. This time it's the 1997 edition where Damon Hill hit traged...

26 Jul 2017 17:53
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Haas still working on brake issues
Haas admit that it is still working on the brake issues that have been hampering its season. Romain Grosjean has consistently been heard complaining of problems when he hit...

26 Jul 2017 17:03
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Schedule for the press conferences in Hungary
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...

26 Jul 2017 15:58
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F2: Ferrucci to join Trident in Budapest
Trident has announced that Santino Ferrucci will join the team for the remainder of the season, partnering Nabil Jeffri for the final five rounds of the FIA Formula 2 ...

26 Jul 2017 15:31
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Ilmor keen on 2021 entry if a partner is found
Ilmor chief Mario Illien is interested in producing an engine for Formula 1 in 2021, but will only consider the option if costs are reduced and the company can find a partner to...

26 Jul 2017 15:05
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Designer creates his own 'halo' concepts
Last week, the FIA announced that the 2018 Formula 1 cars will feature the 'halo' cockpit protection system. The news was taken very negatively by the F1 community, main...

26 Jul 2017 14:23
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Hungary brings back good memories for Stroll
Heading to the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, Williams' Lance Stroll is looking forward to the 11th race of the 2017 Season. The Hungaroring will mark the third circuit ...

26 Jul 2017 13:43
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Bottas: "Mercedes can't become too confident"
Valtteri Bottas believes that Mercedes can't afford to be too sure that it has become superior to rivals Ferrari in the last number of races. Mercedes has appeared to have c...

26 Jul 2017 13:01
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Perez believes Force India can be quick in Hungary
Force India's Sergio Perez believes that the team can be quick this weekend around the Hungaroring. The Silverstone squad has enjoyed a successful first half of the season, ...

26 Jul 2017 12:26
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Oliver Rowland to drive for Renault at Assen
Oliver Rowland will get another taste of a Formula 1 car next month when he drives the Lotus E20 at Assen for the Gamma Racing Days event. It will not be the first time the...

26 Jul 2017 11:40
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Sauber hoping new upgrades will boost performance
Sauber will be bringing a number of upgrades to the Hungarian Grand Prix before Formula 1 takes its usual summer break. The Swiss outfit has been struggling in recent races, and...

26 Jul 2017 11:28
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Kvyat: "I have very cool memories from Hungary"
Daniil Kvyat is looking forward to returning to the Hungaroring, the scene of his first ever podium in Formula 1. In 2015, his maiden year racing for Red Bull, Kvyat claimed his...

26 Jul 2017 10:39
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DTM: Berger tasked with rebuild after shock Mercedes exit
Gerhard Berger has been handing the quest of rebuilding DTM after Mercedes shockingly announced it would depart the series at the end of 2018. The German manufacturer wishes to ...

26 Jul 2017 10:24
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Jos Verstappen admits son Max is disappointed in 2017
Jos Verstappen has proclaimed that his son Max Verstappen is disappointed after a so far unsuccessful 2017 season. Entering the year, Red Bull was expected to rise to the challe...

26 Jul 2017 09:41
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Minardi: "Haas driver announcement a missed opportunity for Ferrari"
Former Formula 1 chief Giancarlo Minardi believes that Haas' announcement to keep its current set of drivers into 2018 is a major blow to Ferrari. Waiting in the wings ...

26 Jul 2017 09:22
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Abiteboul applies pressure to Palmer ahead of Hungary
Renault's managing director Cyril Abiteboul has piled pressure on the shoulders of Jolyon Palmer ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, stating that a double points fini...

25 Jul 2017 17:47
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Aston Martin hoping for clearer image in September over F1 future
Aston Martin hopes to have a clearer indication of how much it will be involved in F1 beyond 2021 by September. Speaking to Speed Week, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer spoke about ...

25 Jul 2017 16:31
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A look back at Hungary: 2014
As the Hungarian Grand Prix looms this weekend, F1Today is looking back at some classic Hungaroring showdowns of the past. Today, we revisit the 2014 race, which saw Daniel Ricc...

25 Jul 2017 16:21
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Alonso took Silverstone penalty for Hungary preparation
Fernando Alonso has admitted that he was thinking of the Hungarian GP weekend two weeks ago, before the British GP weekend got underway. Alonso took a 30-place grid penalty for ...

25 Jul 2017 15:29
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360° lap around the Hungaroring with Carlos Sainz
The Hungaroring is one of the more technical tracks on the calendar, with many labelling it 'Monaco without the barriers.' This weekend, it plays host the eleventh round...

25 Jul 2017 14:38
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Hulkenberg: "Hungary the perfect place to test Kubica"
Renault's Nico Hulkenberg believes that the Hungaroring is the best track for Kubica to be tested at. After the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, Kubica will get a taste of...

25 Jul 2017 13:50
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Grosjean claims Hungarian GP is "not an easy race"
Romain Grosjean claims that despite the Hungarian Grand Prix being at a relatively low speed, it is not an easy race. This weekend, the Hungaroring hosts round eleven of the 201...

25 Jul 2017 12:56
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Liberty Media block teams from buying shares
Liberty Media has now blocked teams from buying into the sport. In January, when Liberty completed its takeover of Formula 1, the company's president Greg Maffei said $...

25 Jul 2017 12:12
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Ghiotto to get test outing with Williams
Formula 2 racer Luca Ghiotto will make his test debut next week with Williams, as the Italian will be bringing out the FW40 at the second in-season test in Hungary. Ghiotto will...

25 Jul 2017 11:17
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FIA gives green light for Kubica return
The FIA has ushered the green light for Robert Kubica amid his rumoured return to the sport. The Pole will test for Renault next week, driving a 2017 F1 car for the first time. ...

25 Jul 2017 10:26
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Ocon: Hungaroring is “favourite track of the year”
Esteban Ocon is looking forward to the Hungarian Grand prix, after saying that the Hungaroring is his favourite track on the calendar. Ocon has had a good season so far, puttin...

25 Jul 2017 10:01
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Vandoorne looking for competitive Hungarian Grand Prix
Stoffel Vandoorne is looking to score his first points of the season this weekend in Hungary, at a track he says he enjoys. Vandoorne has had a troubled season so far, affected...

25 Jul 2017 09:35
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Wolff: "Hamilton is building a legacy"
Lewis Hamilton is "building a legacy as one of Formula 1's greatest drivers." These are the words Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, as Hamilton is getting close...

25 Jul 2017 09:30
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Video: Danish drivers talk about fantastic Le Mans support
The Danish fans come out in hordes to support their drivers at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Drivers such as Jan Magnussen, Marco Sorensen, Christina Nielsen, Michael Christense...

25 Jul 2017 09:09
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Mercedes pull out of DTM to focus on Formula E
Mercedes has announced that it will pull out of the DTM series following the 2018 season to focus on Formula E. The German manufacturer will enter the all-electric series in 201...

24 Jul 2017 20:47
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Isola keen to see tyres on year-old Hungary asphalt
Pirelli chief Mario Isola is looking forward to this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix and is particularly keen to see how the tyres react on the somewhat fresh asphalt. Before...

24 Jul 2017 16:54
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Button almost joined Williams for the 2017 season
Jenson Button has revealed that he very nearly joined Williams for the 2017 season before deciding to take a year out of racing. The Brit remains under contract with McLaren-Hon...

24 Jul 2017 16:06
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Timetable for the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix
The Hungarian Grand Prix will take place this weekend, hosting the eleventh round of the 2017 world championship. The Hungaroring has served up a number of fantastic races in th...

24 Jul 2017 15:27
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Vettel denies emerging Ferrari crisis
Sebastian Vettel has denied that Ferrari may be entering a "crisis" as suggested by Italian media recently. This follows the British Grand Prix which marked a very dis...

24 Jul 2017 14:53
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Hot weather expected for Hungary GP weekend
This weekend, the Hungaroring hosts round eleven of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship. The race has been a favourite of some, with recent Grands Prix such as 2014 and 2015 t...

24 Jul 2017 14:13
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Verstappen's patience could run out at Red Bull
Max Verstappen's manager has admitted that the Dutchman's patience could run out at Red Bull if the team does not produce a race winning car. Verstappen joined Toro Ross...

24 Jul 2017 13:29
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A look back at Hungary: 1986
At F1Today, we continue to look at memorable races ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring. Today, we look at the 1986 event which was the firs...

24 Jul 2017 13:12
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Villeneuve confirms rift with former team Williams
Jacques Villeneuve has confirmed that he has fallen out with Williams. Earlier this month, we reported that the Canadian had been banned from the Williams motor home after he ma...

24 Jul 2017 12:35
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Lucas Auer plays down F1 chances
Lucas Auer has played down his chances of claiming a seat in Formula 1 next season, as he admits he is fully focused on the DTM championship. The 22-year-old will take part in F...

24 Jul 2017 11:55
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Sauber confirm Matsushita for Hungary test
Nobuharu Matsushita will take part in his first official Formula 1 test, driving the Sauber C36 on the second day of running at Hungary next week. The Honda backed racer current...

24 Jul 2017 11:38
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Hulkenberg: "Good flow and harmony needed for Hungary success"
The Formula 1 train next stops at the Hungaroring which has thrown up a number of spicy races in recent years. Despite Mercedes' dominance in the hybrid era, it has only won...

24 Jul 2017 11:06
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Kubica to drive for Renault at Hungary in-season test
Renault F1 team has confirmed that Robert Kubica will test for them at the second in-season test of the year at the Hungaroring, following the Hungarian Grand Prix next weekend....

24 Jul 2017 10:24
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Steiner praises "fast and professional" Giovinazzi
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has offered his praise to Antonio Giovinazzi who is adding to his Formula 1 experience this year. At the start of the season, the Italian st...

24 Jul 2017 10:01
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Video: Onboard with Sebastien Ogier in the RB7
Recently, four-time world rally champion Sebastien Ogier got a drive for Red Bull Racing, taking out the championship winning RB7 around the Red Bull Ring. While the Frenchman c...

24 Jul 2017 09:40
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Wolff would love to see Kubica back on the grid
Toto Wolff has spoken of his desire to have old friend, Robert Kubica, back on the F1 grid as soon as possible. The polish driver has been out of F1 since suffering an horrific...

24 Jul 2017 09:00
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Palmer: “I’ve burnt my unlucky underpants”
Jolyon Palmer is wishing for his run of bad luck to come to an end ahead of this week’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Palmer has perhaps been the unluckiest driver on the grid th...

23 Jul 2017 19:18
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Honda wants an answer from Sauber
Honda's F1 boss Yusuke Hasegawa has said that he wants Sauber to confirm its engine plans for 2018 as soon as possible, amid significant speculation that a deal between the ...

23 Jul 2017 14:01
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Williams not rushing into 2018 driver decision
Williams is fully focused on its 2017 season and therefore will not hurry into deciding who will drive its cars next year, according to Deputy Team Principal Claire Williams. B...

23 Jul 2017 13:47
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Hulkenberg praises Renault step forward ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix
Nico Hulkenberg has been in buoyant mood ahead of this week’s Hungarian Grand Prix after an impressive performance at the British Grand Prix last time out. Hulkenberg pra...

22 Jul 2017 19:40
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Ricciardo eyes chances of winning in Hungary
Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo has said he is looking to his 2014 victory for inspiration for another good weekend in Hungary In 2014 he scored his second ever F1 victory in ...

22 Jul 2017 19:17
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No rush to change Force India's name
It is already well-known that Force India is considering a number of possible new names to adopt as early as next season, but although this process seems to be in full swing, th...

22 Jul 2017 13:24
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Verstappen looking forward to Budapest return
Max Verstappen has said that he is excited to return to the Hungaroring - a circuit where he has a 100% scoring record - for the Hungarian Grand Prix next weekend, even if he is...

22 Jul 2017 12:50
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Vettel's tyre failure caused by slow puncture
Pirelli has confirmed that it has got to the root of the issue that made Sebastian Vettel's tyre fail at the British Grand Prix. In the closing laps of the race, both Ferrar...

21 Jul 2017 17:47
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Russell admits role with Mercedes in 2017 is "secondary"
George Russell says that his position with Mercedes this year is secondary as the Brit focuses on winning the GP3 championship. Russell joined Mercedes at the start of the year ...

21 Jul 2017 17:01
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Haas confirm Grosjean and Magnussen for 2018
Haas team owner Gene Haas has confirmed that Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen will be racing for the team in 2018. Speaking to the official Formula 1 website, Haas delivered ...

21 Jul 2017 16:41
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Kvyat wants quick clarity from Red Bull over future
Daniil Kvyat has called on Red Bull to make a decision regarding his future soon. The Russian joined Toro Rosso, Red Bull's junior team in 2014, spending one season there be...

21 Jul 2017 15:43
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Verstappen: "Hungaroring is a great track"
Next weekend, the Formula 1 paddock will travel to Hungary to compete in the final race of the season before the summer break. Coming into the race, Red Bull will very much be h...

21 Jul 2017 13:49
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Video: The chemistry between Verstappen and Ricciardo
The friendship between Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo is very apparent and clear, as the two are commonly seen joking with each other. In this video, the two talk about the...

21 Jul 2017 13:09
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