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Vandoorne "has to adapt" to Formula 1
After entering Formula 1 at the start of 2017 for McLaren, Stoffel Vandoorne has had a difficult start to his career so far, being consistently outperformed by Fernando Alonso s...

11 Jun 2017 16:22
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Alonso: "McLaren would be very competitive without Honda"
Following a recent interview, Fernando Alonso has revealed that he believes that McLaren would be a frontrunning team if they were not powered by Honda. The statement followed ...

11 Jun 2017 16:00
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Dieter Gass: Audi in F1 engine talks "good"
Audi is no longer ruling out a future in Formula 1. In past years, the VW brand has given a clearer 'No' to speculation it might launch a foray. But recently, Lamborghin...

11 Jun 2017 15:29
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Pirelli "listened more carefully" to Vettel's 2017 tyre feedback
Toto Wolff has suggested that Pirelli took in Sebastian Vettel's advice when it came to testing tyres last season. Vettel extensively tested the 2017 Pirelli tyres, whi...

11 Jun 2017 14:59
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Verstappen: "It's best to try to make the most of the situation"

Red Bull's Max Verstappen is adamant that the team don't write off this year's car just yet. Red Bull are clearly behind Ferrari and Mercedes who are storming away a...

11 Jun 2017 14:35
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Video: How a Formula 1 steering wheel works
Have you ever wondered how an F1 steering wheel works? They are much more complicated and advanced than simply turning for a corner, as they carry lots of information to a drive...

11 Jun 2017 14:11
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Alonso and Ralf Schumacher in bust up over kart track
Fernando Alonso and Ralf Schumacher have clashed over a dispute to do with karting. The European karting championship takes place in Spain this weekend, at Alonso's very own...

11 Jun 2017 13:42
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Ocon tips Stroll to find a solution soon
Force India driver Esteban Ocon has tipped Lance Stroll to find a solution to his problems, as the Canadian's struggles continued yesterday in Montreal. The 18-year-old will...

11 Jun 2017 13:16
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Hamilton unsure about partnering Alonso
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that past experiences with Fernando Alonso could prevent the two from ever becoming teammates again. Hamilton and Alonso were both McLaren drivers in...

11 Jun 2017 12:29
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Kubica targeting full F1 comeback
Robert Kubica has confirmed that he is targeting a comeback to Formula 1. This week, the Pole set 115 laps in Valencia in a private test for Renault. Since then, rumours have be...

11 Jun 2017 12:17
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Isola states Grand Prix prospects remain wide open
Pirelli chief Mario Isola believes that qualifying doesn't mean very much in Montreal, and thinks that the race is still wide open. Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for ...

11 Jun 2017 10:38
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Max Verstappen: "We can try to get involved"
Max Verstappen was happy to make the best of a bad situation yesterday in Montreal. The young Dutchman set his RB13 in fifth place for today's race, occupying the third row ...

11 Jun 2017 10:07
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Magnussen flustered by qualifying struggles
Kevin Magnussen was left frustrated following qualifying yesterday, as the Dane found himself out after the first qualifying session. The 24-year-old struggled with his Haas all...

11 Jun 2017 09:29
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Stroll "aiming to enjoy" home Grand Prix despite Q1 exit
Lance Stroll was left disappointed following qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix. The 18-year-old will start tomorrow's race from seventeenth on the grid, barring any for...

10 Jun 2017 23:10
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Wolff expecting Ferrari to fight Mercedes for victory
Toto Wolff believes that Mercedes will have their hands full tomorrow when it comes to the race, as he expects Ferrari to give the Silver Arrows a hard fight for victory. Lewis ...

10 Jun 2017 22:45
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Carlos Sainz lashes out at Toro Rosso's qualifying tactics
Carlos Sainz has hit out at Toro Rosso following qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix. The Spaniard exited qualifying in Q2 after showing some decent pace earlier in the weeke...

10 Jun 2017 21:46
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Alonso cheerful despite large time deficit in qualifying
Fernando Alonso was surprisingly upbeat following qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, as the Spaniard was able to pull his McLaren-Honda onto the sixth row of the grid for t...

10 Jun 2017 21:31
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Vettel claims pushing too hard cost him pole position
Sebastian Vettel had to settle for P2 in Canada, as the German couldn't match the blistering pace of rival Lewis Hamilton. Vettel set a rapid lap time of 1:11.789, but it wa...

10 Jun 2017 21:14
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Joyous Hamilton celebrates "sexy lap"
Lewis Hamilton has hailed his qualifying lap as a "sexy lap" as the Brit claimed his 65th career pole position. The three-time world champion out-paced his championshi...

10 Jun 2017 20:43
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Hamilton on pole in Montreal
Lewis Hamilton matched Ayrton Senna's record for career pole positions in Montreal as the Brit set a lap time of 1:11.459 which will see him start from the optimum position ...

10 Jun 2017 19:51
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A look back at Canada: 2011
With this weekend marking the 34th running of the Canadian Grand Prix around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, F1Today concludes its look back at some of the most memorable ra...

10 Jun 2017 17:34
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Vettel heads final practice in Montreal
Ferrari will enter qualifying happiest of the bunch as Sebastian Vettel ended the final practice session on top with a lap time of 1:12.572. The German led a Ferrari one-two, as...

10 Jun 2017 16:46
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No 2018 Ferrari move for Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo has scotched any lingering speculation about the chances of a Ferrari switch for 2018. Amid persistent paddock rumours, Red Bull chiefs have said both the Austr...

10 Jun 2017 14:52
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Sirotkin not denying Palmer rumours
Sergey Sirotkin has refused to deny speculation he is being lined up to replace struggling Jolyon Palmer at Renault. Amid rumours about Briton Palmer's immediate future, som...

10 Jun 2017 14:30
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Villeneuve slams Vandoorne on "disappointing" start
Jacques Villeneuve doesn't think that Stoffel Vandoorne has driven well enough to prove he belongs at the front. In Montreal, Villeneuve was commenting on the so far disappo...

10 Jun 2017 13:54
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Salo: "Bottas is getting under Hamilton's skin"
Former Grand Prix driver Mika Salo believes that Valtteri Bottas is "getting under the skin" of Lewis Hamilton. Bottas joined Mercedes at the start of 2017, replacing ...

10 Jun 2017 13:36
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Video: Ricciardo and Verstappen go rafting
Red Bull racers Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen went rafting this week down the St Lawernce river. The wild waves gave the boys a bumpy ride! Take a look at the video below ...

10 Jun 2017 13:01
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Alonso meets in Montreal with F1 boss Carey
After repeating his threat to quit F1, Fernando Alonso sat down with the sport's new CEO Chase Carey. Alonso, who Carey says is "one of our biggest stars", warned ...

10 Jun 2017 12:42
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Wolff thinks Rosberg could return to Formula 1
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff thinks that 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg could one day return to the sport. The German retired from Formula 1 after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last ye...

10 Jun 2017 12:16
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Toro Rosso looking to bag points in Canada
Daniil Kvyat had a strong showing in the first two practice sessions in Montreal. Toro Rosso look to be in the hunt for more points this weekend, despite running a Renault engin...

10 Jun 2017 11:53
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Perez positive after Friday practice
Sergio Perez admits that he is positive following the first two practice sessions in Montreal. The Mexican ended both sessions fifth and tenth while his teammate also showed som...

10 Jun 2017 11:32
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Hamilton and Alonso threaten Liberty Media with F1 exit over possible calendar change
After Chase Carey admitted that he would like to extend the length of the current Formula 1 calendar to 25 races per season, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton have both threate...

10 Jun 2017 11:11
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Horner’s Red Bull worries become a reality in Canada
After expressing concerns about Red Bull Racing’s potential performance ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, Christian Horner’s worries have become true following first...

10 Jun 2017 10:48
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Raikkonen ahead of the field in FP2
Kimi Raikkonen topped the timesheets in the second practice session in Montreal with a best lap time of 1:12.935. The Finn had a much smoother session than the one this mor...

09 Jun 2017 20:54
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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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