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Formula 1 "at a crossroad" in relation to future regulations
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn believes that Formula 1 is at a crossroad when it comes to the next instalment of regulations. Much of the focus has been on what the...

09 Jun 2017 19:53
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FE: Renault e.dams retain Buemi and Prost until 2019
Renault e.dams has confirmed they will be sticking with drivers Sebastian Buemi and Nicolas Prost for another two years. The French team today made the announcement as Formula E...

09 Jun 2017 19:10
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Alonso "used to" sessions being interrupted by Honda issues
Fernando Alonso's return to Formula 1 couldn't have got off to a worse start, as the Spaniard pulled trackside during the first practice session in Montreal. Alonso skip...

09 Jun 2017 18:28
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Hamilton ends dusty FP1 top of the timesheets
Lewis Hamilton ended the first practice session in Canada on top and was one of many drivers to struggle with the tricky track conditions. Hamilton's fastest lap was a 1:13....

09 Jun 2017 17:19
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Kubica lost weight for F1 return
Robert Kubica appears to be serious about a potential return to F1. That is the claim of Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport, following the former F1 driver's surprise Renau...

09 Jun 2017 15:35
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Audi considering F1 entry in 2021
Audi will confirm on whether or not they will enter Formula 1 very soon, with the German manufacturer tipped to return to the sport in 2021. The engine regulations with alter on...

09 Jun 2017 14:58
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Hulkenberg would welcome Alonso at Renault
Nico Hulkenberg has spoken out saying he would welcome Fernando Alonso at Renault next season. After Alonso stated he would leave Mclaren if they do not start winning soon, Rena...

09 Jun 2017 14:25
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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 ...

09 Jun 2017 13:46
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A look back at Canada: 1991
The Canadain GP weekend is almost upon us, and we continue our look back at some of the most memorable races from Canada. Today, it's the 1991 Canadian Grand ...

09 Jun 2017 13:45
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Vettel not thinking about 2017 title yet
Sebastian Vettel admits he is not thinking about the 2017 title this early in the season and claims he is taking things race by race. The German is currently top of the sta...

09 Jun 2017 13:15
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Ecclestone not missed by Massa
Felipe Massa has admitted he is not missing Bernie Ecclestone's ruling in Formula 1. Ecclestone has been critical of the changes already made by the men who took over h...

09 Jun 2017 12:37
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Raikkonen not angry over Monaco incident
Kimi Raikkonen says that he is not feeling any anger over the Monaco controversy which saw the Finn lose the lead of the race to teammate Sebastian Vettel in the pitstop ph...

09 Jun 2017 12:00
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Steiner sees no problem with 25 race calendar
F1 teams may need to adapt if Liberty Media intends to expand the calendar to as many as 25 races. New F1 CEO Chase Carey has already said next year's calendar will weigh in...

09 Jun 2017 11:42
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Vettel plays down Ferrari contract talk
Sebastian Vettel has played down an immediate contract extension with Ferrari, saying he is focusing on getting the job done out on track before thinking about signing a ne...

09 Jun 2017 11:01
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F1 set to confirm 2029 Montreal contract
Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has secured its place on the F1 calendar long into the future. There was already a contract in place until 2025, but La Presse newspaper...

09 Jun 2017 10:40
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Ricciardo hoping for Renault upgrade in Baku
Daniel Ricciardo admitted in Montreal that he would see Renault bring their engine upgrade to Baku. Formula 1 travels to Azerbaijan after the Canadian Grand Prix and that i...

09 Jun 2017 10:14
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McLaren and Honda could split in 'two races time'
The McLaren-Honda partnership seems to be on the rocks after the Woking based team gave their engine suppliers Honda 90 days to figure out their current issues. The step could ...

09 Jun 2017 09:46
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Carlos Sainz on Ferrari wish list
Spaniard Carlos Sainz is reportedly on the wish list of Ferrari, who's 2018 line-up is in doubt. Both Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen are out of contract, and while...

09 Jun 2017 09:19
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Alonso will only stay at McLaren if he is "winning before September"
Fernando Alonso says that he will decide on his future by September, and has vowed that he will leave McLaren if they do not produce a winning car this season. Alonso has always...

08 Jun 2017 17:55
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Video: Williams celebrates anniversary at Silverstone
2017 marks forty years since Williams first entered Formula 1. The squad was formed back in 1977 by Frank Williams and Patrick Head. Last week, Williams had a celebration at Sil...

08 Jun 2017 16:09
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Sauber has a "vision" with Honda deal
Sauber announced at the end of April that they would be receiving power units from Honda in 2017. Sauber's recent financial problems were perhaps shown when they announced l...

08 Jun 2017 15:42
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Press conference schedule for 2017 Canadian Grand Prix
The FIA has announced the names of who will take part in the press conferences for the Canadian Grand Prix. On Thursday, we see the drivers speaking, while Friday is the turn of...

08 Jun 2017 15:06
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A look back at Canada: 2008
At F1Today, we continue to look at memorable moments at the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of this weekend’s race around the high-speed circuit. Today we look at the 2008 race ...

08 Jun 2017 14:41
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FE: Buemi claims double header is both an advantage and disadvantage
Sebastian Buemi heads into the Berlin weekend on a high note as he leads the driver standings by 43 points. From the six races that have been held so far this season, Buemi has ...

08 Jun 2017 14:11
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Minor changes made to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
A number of minor changes have been made to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in response to the new generation of Formula 1 cars, which corner at much greater speeds. The track wil...

08 Jun 2017 13:42
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'Vettel the logical 2017 title favourite'
Alex Zanardi has claimed that it is fairly obvious that Sebastian Vettel is the favourite for the 2017 world championship. The German sits top of the driver standings with a mar...

08 Jun 2017 13:10
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Surer: "You can't accuse Ferrari of absolutely anything"
Former Grand Prix driver Marc Surer has defended Ferrari, claiming it's impossible to accuse them of team orders and not consider what Mercedes has done. Some fans were outr...

08 Jun 2017 12:46
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Mansell doesn't buy into Mercedes' underdog claim
Nigel Mansell has spoken out against Toto Wolff's claim that Mercedes are now underdogs in the fight for the 2017 title. Currently, Ferrari leads the way in both driver and ...

08 Jun 2017 12:17
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Toto Wolff: "Mercedes slump not due to Lowe departure"
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has denied that their lack of dominance in 2017 is due to the departure of Paddy Lowe. Lowe joined Mercedes in 2013 and stayed for just three and a half...

08 Jun 2017 11:56
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Zanardi thinks Kubica return possible
Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi thinks that a return to F1 for Robert Kubica is not impossible. Kubica drove an F1 car for the first time in six years this week after the P...

08 Jun 2017 11:13
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Bottas says give Stroll "time and patience"
Valtteri Bottas has jumped to the defence of Lance Stroll, the man who everyone thought would be the Finn's 2017 teammate. Stroll was announced as a Williams driver in 2016,...

08 Jun 2017 10:51
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McLaren has decisions to make with Honda
McLaren boss Zak Brown has said that the Woking squad has now begun a potentially pivotal period of decision-making with engine partner Honda - one which could see the two parti...

08 Jun 2017 10:27
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Video: Hulkenberg drives two old Renault cars
Nico Hulkenberg appears to be settling nicely into the Renault family as they recently gave him a run around two of their older cars - the RS01 and the RE40. The RS01 was a rath...

08 Jun 2017 10:03
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Mercedes deny that they will quit F1
Mercedes has denied that they are set to pull the plug on their Formula 1 journey after the 2018 season. Recently, former team owner Eddie Jordan predicted that the Silver Arrow...

08 Jun 2017 09:36
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Hamilton number 10 on Forbes' list of highest paid athletes
Forbes has released the list which states the highest paid athletes in the world. Formula 1's Lewis Hamilton comes in at number ten on the list, sitting just behind Jam...

08 Jun 2017 09:09
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Statistics: 2017 Canadian Grand Prix
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will play host to the seventh round of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship. Sebastian Vettel heads into the race on top of the standings and will...

07 Jun 2017 16:11
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Jean Alesi: "Championship possible for Ferrari"
Jean Alesi believes that Ferrari is fully capable of winning the 2017 world championship, something they haven't done since 2008. Alesi raced for the Maranello based team fr...

07 Jun 2017 15:29
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A look back at Canada: 1999
At F1Today, we continue our look back at some of the most memorable races from Canada. Today it's the Grand Prix of 1999, where the infamous turn 13 received its name as the...

07 Jun 2017 14:10
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Grosjean not surprised by Stroll's struggles
Romain Grosjean says that he is not surprised to see Williams driver Lance Stroll struggle in Formula 1's new generation of cars. Stroll is yet to score a point and has been...

07 Jun 2017 13:53
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Kubica appreciates "emotional" test with Renault
Robert Kubica admits that his return to the cockpit of a Formula 1 car was emotional, as the Pole took the Lotus E20 around Valencia yesterday. The 32-year-old set 115 laps and ...

07 Jun 2017 13:31
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Binotto predicts Vettel stay in 2018
Ferrari's technical boss Mattia Binotto believes that Sebastian Vettel will not be tempted by another team and leave Ferrari at the end of 2017. Currently, Vettel's...

07 Jun 2017 13:05
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Gallagher: "Red Bull should design its own engine"
Mark Gallagher believes that Red Bull should look into designing its own engine to rid themselves of Renault who are struggling. Renault's power units have been off the...

07 Jun 2017 12:42
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Jordan predicts Mercedes will quit F1 post 2018
Eddie Jordan has predicted that Mercedes will leave Formula 1 after 2018. The former team owner states that the team has won all they need to as a manufacturer and will return t...

07 Jun 2017 12:05
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'Renault upgrade expected at Baku'
Renault will bring their long awaited engine upgrade to Baku, according to reports. The Azerbaijani Grand Prix will take place two weeks after the Canadian Grand Prix, whic...

07 Jun 2017 11:32
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Paul Ricard set to make mid-season appearance
2018 will feature the French Grand Prix for the first time since 2008. Circuit Paul Ricard will host the race for the first time since 1990, as 1991 to 2008 was held by Magny-Co...

07 Jun 2017 10:58
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Ocon to lap Montreal for the first time
Two weeks on from taking on the streets of Monte Carlos for the very first time, Esteban Ocon will once again have to learn a track from scratch. The 2015 GP3 champion has never...

07 Jun 2017 10:45
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IndyCar: A look at the 2018 Dallara chassis
2018 will see a change in regulations for IndyCar. The cars will look different, most notably at the rear. A universal aero kit will be introduced, explained by Jay Fr...

07 Jun 2017 10:16
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Ericsson previews "demanding" Montreal circuit
Marcus Ericsson is eagerly awaiting Formula 1's return to Montreal. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will play host to round 7 of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship. So far ...

07 Jun 2017 09:49
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Stewart urges fans not to judge Stroll so quickly
Lance Stroll has endured a tough rookie season so far with Williams. The Canadian has had 4 DNF’s so far, with his highest finishing position eleventh. However, three...

07 Jun 2017 09:06
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Kubica completes 115 laps in a Formula 1 car
Robert Kubica completed 115 laps in Valencia in a private test today, sparking suggestions that he could be on for a full-time return. The test marks the first time since his 20...

06 Jun 2017 18:27
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Wehrlein claims Montreal circuit suits him well
Pascal Wehrlein is looking forward to the Canadian Grand Prix weekend and will be hoping to bounce back from a disappointing race in Monaco. The German's race ended sideways...

06 Jun 2017 17:50
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F3: Beckmann leaves Van Amersfoort
Van Amersfoort has confirmed the departure of David Beckmann from the team. The 17-year-old joined the Dutch team for the 2017 Formula 3 European Championship. Beckmann made his...

06 Jun 2017 17:08
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Video: Neel Jani reflects on memorable 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans will always be remembered for Toyota's final lap heartbreak. The Japanese team ground to halt right at the very end of the race, gifting victory...

06 Jun 2017 16:34
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Vandoorne states "high concentration is essential" for Montreal success
Stoffel Vandoorne has endured a tough first full season so far in Formula 1, as McLaren-Honda's struggles continue. The Belgian has finished just two races so far this seaso...

06 Jun 2017 16:08
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Isola plays down Ferrari/Pirelli conspiracy
Pirelli chief Mario Isola has played down the theories that are suggesting Pirelli are helping Ferrari due to both being Italian manufacturers. Ferrari has evidently been a...

06 Jun 2017 15:28
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Perez feeling "confident" for Force India heading to Montreal
Sergio Perez is ready to bounce back in Canada after a disappointing race in Monaco. The Mexican crossed the line in thirteenth position, marking his first non-points ...

06 Jun 2017 14:58
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A look back at Canada: 2007
With this weekend marking the 34th running of the Canadian Grand Prix around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, F1Today will be looking back at some of the most memorable races arou...

06 Jun 2017 14:28
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Video: Graham Rahal equipped with visor cam
The speed and difficulty of driving of a racing car can often get lost through the TV cameras, which is why IndyCar has provided us with an onboard camera from a driver's pe...

06 Jun 2017 12:38
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Ecclestone hits out again at Liberty Media
Bernie Ecclestone has once again hit out at Liberty Media and their policies to changing the sport. Liberty took over Formula 1 in January and immediately rid Ecclestone of his ...

06 Jun 2017 12:02
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Sebastian Vettel "understood" how to work the tyres before Mercedes
Toto Wolff believes that Sebastian Vettel's hard work ethic is the reasoning behind Ferrari's new found speed. There were recent theories suggesting that Pirelli and Fer...

06 Jun 2017 11:42
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McLaren claim to have "one of the best cars" in the field
McLaren claims that they have one of the very best cars in the field, and are simply being let down by power supplier Honda. Honda has been struggling with speed and reliab...

06 Jun 2017 11:30
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Salo: "No worthy replacement for Raikkonen"
Former Formula 1 driver Mika Salo doesn't think there is a suitable replacement around for Kimi Raikkonen. The 2007 world champion is on a year-by-year contract with Ferrari...

06 Jun 2017 11:00
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Webber: "Red Bull already looking at 2018"
Mark Webber believes that Red Bull already has one eye focused on 2018 after their 2017 campaign hasn't started the way they were hoping. With the enforcement of the ne...

06 Jun 2017 10:45
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Renault announce online security partnership with Babcock
The Renault Formula 1 team has announced a new partnership. They have linked up with Babcock Managed Security Services, also known as Babcock MSS. The company specialises i...

06 Jun 2017 10:07
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Stroll looking at "bigger picture" in Canada
Lance Stroll says that he is excited to be racing on home turf next weekend but has not set any goals, stating that he is looking at the bigger picture. The Canadain Grand Prix ...

06 Jun 2017 09:37
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Hasegawa bracing for Honda struggles in Montreal
Honda chief Yusuke Hasegawa is preparing for a tough Canadian Grand Prix. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is heavily favoured towards cars that can thrust out a lot of power. 2017...

05 Jun 2017 17:40
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Times and weather for the 2017 Canadian Grand Prix
The Canadian Grand Prix takes place this weekend, and something that is always a factor in Montreal is the weather. In 2011, we saw horrendous rain that led to the most unlikely...

05 Jun 2017 16:19
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A look back at Canada: 1978
As we enter race week, F1Today will be looking back at some of the most memorable Grand Prix that have been held in Canada. Today, we look at the famous race from 1978. 1978 Ca...

05 Jun 2017 15:42
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Video: Bottas and Ross play ping-pong
While Formula 1 drivers are used to the fast pace on track, another sport that requires fast reactions in table tennis. Watch the video below of Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas ...

05 Jun 2017 15:14
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Robert Kubica scheduled to test the Lotus E20

Following a recent report from Polish publication Sportowe Fakty, former Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica, is set to return to F1 behind the wheel of the Lotus E20. The Lotus E20...

05 Jun 2017 14:46
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