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Toro Rosso call for Renault upgrades
Toro Rosso has cried out to Renault, urging them to bring an engine upgrade sooner rather than later. While Renault has been making strides since their 2014 struggles, in 2017 t...

26 May 2017 09:33
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Kvyat defends Button amid criticism
Daniil Kvyat has defended 2009 world champion Jenson Button as the Brit makes a once off race appearance at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. Button arrives in place for Fer...

26 May 2017 08:58
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Max Verstappen tours Monaco on a scooter

Formula 1 drivers are used to ripping through the streets of Monaco at 100+ mph. This week, Red Bull's Max Verstappen took a trip around the circuit on something a little sl...

25 May 2017 18:42
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Lance Stroll: "It was a typical street circuit mistake"
Lance Stroll's Thursday running didn't go as smoothly as he would have hoped. After setting 44 clean laps in the morning, the Canadian crashed out of the second session....

25 May 2017 17:48
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Toro Rosso elated with Thursday running result
Toro Rosso was left delighted after their day of running. After the second practice session, Daniil Kvyat and Carlos Sainz stood fourth and fifth on the timesheets, suggesting t...

25 May 2017 17:35
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Ricciardo optimistic after "promising" Thursday
Daniel Ricciardo believes that Red Bull are right in the mix at the front after Thursday practice in Monaco. Ricciardo ended the second practice session in second place, with a ...

25 May 2017 17:15
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Bottas hoping lack of pace is "not real"
Valtteri Bottas is pretty sure that the drop in pace for Mercedes from FP1 to FP2 comes from a set-up change, but he hopes that the pace is not genuine. While Mercedes were fast...

25 May 2017 16:35
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Vettel expects Mercedes to bounce back after Thursday practice
Sebastian Vettel doesn't think that Mercedes' practice pace is genuine and believes they will be back in full force on Saturday. Mercedes slumped to eighth and tenth in ...

25 May 2017 16:24
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Vettel ahead after FP2 in Monaco
Sebastian Vettel has ended the second practice session in Monaco on top after setting an impressive lap time of 1:12.720. The Ferrari looked very impressive around the stre...

25 May 2017 15:11
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No Red Bull miracle in Monaco according to Newey
Chief technical officer of Red Bull Racing Adrian Newey has squashed hype surrounding the energy drink team's chance of claiming a memorable victory at Monaco this...

25 May 2017 14:16
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Bottas sponsor denied Wehrlein Mercedes seat
Boss of Mercedes Toto Wolff has revealed that Valtteri Bottas' main sponsor Antti Aarnio-Wihuri was the ultimate reasoning behind the Finn's switch to Mercedes...

25 May 2017 13:47
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Raikkonen plays down wheelbase advantage
Kimi Raikkonen has played down the prospects of Ferrari having a pace advantage over the field due to their shorter wheelbase. It was suggested that Mercedes will struggle with ...

25 May 2017 13:28
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Guenther Steiner: "Alonso at Indy doesn't hurt F1"
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has said that he doesn't think Fernando Alonso at the Indy 500 is harming Formula 1. The Spaniard announced at the end of last year that...

25 May 2017 13:07
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Lewis Hamilton: "We have had the best starts so far this season"
Starts in Formula 1 have always been crucial, as they can be defiant in the result of a race. In 2016, we saw front runners Mercedes struggle many times off the line, but seem t...

25 May 2017 12:48
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F1 changes cars after Monger crash
In the wake of the horrific injuries suffered by teenager Billy Monger recently in Formula 4, Formula 1 has reacted and improved safety at the rear of the car. Last month, Monge...

25 May 2017 12:21
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Carey confirms 21 races for 2018
CEO of Formula 1 Chase Carey has announced that the paddock will once again travel to 21 different venues in 2018, much like we saw last season when the record-breaking number w...

25 May 2017 11:59
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Hamilton fastest after FP1 in Monaco
Lewis Hamilton has ended the first practice session from Monaco on top after setting a lap of 1:13.425. The Brit will be hoping for a strong weekend and take the lead of the dri...

25 May 2017 11:17
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A driver's guide to exploring Monaco
If you ever find yourself in Monaco it's heavily suggested that you should explore the tiny nation. Watch this clip in which Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bot...

25 May 2017 09:54
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Hulkenberg settling in nicely at Renault
Nico Hulkenberg is beginning to feel accustomed within Renault, as the German has finished in the points in the last three Grands Prix. Hulkenberg joined Renault at the end of l...

25 May 2017 09:20
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Button feeling no pressure ahead of Monaco return
Jenson Button is ready to make his Formula 1 return this weekend in Monaco. Tomorrow, the Brit will take the MCL32 to track for the first time as he fills in for Fernando Alonso...

24 May 2017 17:13
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A look back at Monaco: 2004
With only one day until the action in Monaco officially kicks off, we continue our look back on some of the most famous races from Monaco. Today, it's the Grand Prix from 20...

24 May 2017 16:14
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Palmer ready to turn his season around
Renault's Jolyon Palmer is ready to kick his career back into gear after struggling over the first five races of the 2017 season. The Brit has failed to match teammate Nico ...

24 May 2017 16:00
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Video: Hysterical Maldonado and Hunt mash-up
Watch this fantastic clip from BarryDennen12 on YouTube who has added James Hunt's commentary that doesn't beat around the bush to Pastor Maldonado's on-track m...

24 May 2017 15:47
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Ericsson "surprised" by efficient Sauber upgrades
Marcus Ericsson has admitted that he is quite pleased with how well the Sauber upgrades have been working recently, claiming that the improvements have been "surprisin...

24 May 2017 14:48
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Rosberg looks towards Monaco GP promoter role
Nico Rosberg could be about to take on a new role as part of the club that promotes the celebrated street race. Rosberg is set to attend this weekend's race in Monaco, the f...

24 May 2017 13:40
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Brown boosts Alonso's confdence ahead of Sunday's race
Zak Brown believes that Fernando Alonso is fully capable of winning the Indy 500 this weekend as the Spaniard prepares to race 200 laps around one of motorsport's most famou...

24 May 2017 12:45
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Vettel and Hamilton retain respect for eachother
Formula 1 title protagonists Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel say they have the utmost respect for each other as the start of season flutters begin to die down and we ge...

24 May 2017 12:24
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Boullier doesn't rule out McLaren-Honda divorce
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has not ruled out the possibility that McLaren and Honda could split fro each other. The relationship between the two is at maximum strain ...

24 May 2017 11:55
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Hamilton has "the whole team" behind him
Nico Rosberg has said that Hamilton's relations within Mercedes are much more calm, as he now has the full team behind him. Hamilton is locked in battle with Ferrari's S...

24 May 2017 11:35
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Force India announce partnership with Breast Cancer Care
Force India has announced a multi-year deal with Breast Cancer Care. This year, Breast Cancer Care are celebrating 35 years in business. The symbol for the organisation wil...

24 May 2017 10:57
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Changes made at Monaco
Like other tracks on the 2017 calendar, Monaco has made a few changes this year to accommodate the new generation of Formula 1 cars. The new regulations mean the cars have much ...

24 May 2017 10:39
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Video: Monaco memories from Mercedes crew
Monaco has been and probably always will be the most famous event on the Formula 1 calendar. We all have favourite memories from the event, but from a team's point of view, ...

24 May 2017 10:02
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Mallya happy with Force India season so far
Force India team principal Vijay Mallya states he is over the moon with how the team has been performing so far. As of the Spanish Grand Prix, Force India have claimed a double ...

24 May 2017 09:44
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Video: Daniel Ricciardo and Rob Gray on the RB7
The RB7 was a dominant machine in the 2011 Formula 1 season, taking 12 out of 19 wins between Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel. Watch the clip below to see current driver Daniel...

23 May 2017 19:02
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Nico Rosberg: "Return to Monaco will be emotional"
Nico Rosberg expects that watching Monaco from the sidelines this year will be the most emotional out of all the races. The 2016 world champion will be present at this weekend&#...

23 May 2017 18:19
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Renault: "We can't offer Alonso a race winning car"
Fernando Alonso has stated his intentions to climb into a race winning car in Formula 1 next year, with his name being linked with Mercedes and Ferrari. There have also been rep...

23 May 2017 16:48
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Ocon ready for the challenge of Monaco
This weekend, Esteban Ocon will race around Monaco for the first time. The Frenchman says he has seen many races here but will only drive the circuit for the first time in ...

23 May 2017 16:36
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A look back at Monaco: 1982
With only two days until the action in Monaco kicks off, we at F1Today.net continue our nostalgia trip looking at some of the most famous races at Monaco in the years gone by. T...

23 May 2017 16:05
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Lauda enjoying titanic championship battle
Niki Lauda says he is enjoying the current championship battle Formula 1 is experiencing, as Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton are going head to head for the 2017 title. Last...

23 May 2017 15:12
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McLaren's Monaco target is to claim a double finish
Racing Director at McLaren Eric Boullier has insisted that the team's primary target is to get the two cars to the chequered flag, something they have failed to do so far th...

23 May 2017 14:35
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Pirelli foresee one-stop strategy at Monaco
Pirelli is expecting this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix to be a one-stop race but still believes that strategy could play a key role. Teams will run with the three softest com...

23 May 2017 13:15
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Mercedes fear Monaco struggles
Mercedes are worried that their long wheelbase could be a danger point this weekend in Monaco, and there are legitimate fears within the team that they could really struggle aga...

23 May 2017 12:17
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Sainz hopes Alonso "represents F1 well"
Carlos Sainz says that compatriot Fernando Alonso will represent Formula 1 well as the 35-year-old prepares to compete in his first ever Indy 500 race. The two-time world champi...

23 May 2017 11:54
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Massa applauds Lowe's impact at Williams
Felipa Massa has praised Paddy Lowe for the work that the Brit has done since joining the team. Towards the end of last season, it was rumoured that Lowe would be leaving the Si...

23 May 2017 11:18
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Alonso not on Mercedes wish list
Non-executive chairman of Mercedes Niki Lauda has said that double world champion Fernando Alonso is not on the wish list of the Brackley based team. Alonso is out of contract a...

23 May 2017 10:48
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Video: Hamilton and Bottas preview Monaco
Just how tough is Monaco? Watch this clip of Mercedes' drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas talking through the challenges of Monaco. 2017 could prove to be even tough...

23 May 2017 10:13
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Wolff offers praise to Ocon and Wehrlein
Mercedes are keeping a close eye on junior drivers Esteban Ocon and Pascal Wehrlein after their impressive displays so far this season, according to the boss of Mercedes, Toto W...

23 May 2017 09:26
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Hamilton states "mental strength and experience" key at Monaco
Lewis Hamilton has stated he is ready for Monaco's challenge as the triple world champion sets his eyes on the ultimate prize. Hamilton has won the Monaco Grand Prix twice b...

23 May 2017 09:12
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Motorsport remembers Nicky Hayden who dies, aged 35
Nicky Hayden sadly passed away today due to injuries suffered last week in a cycling accident. All evening, messages have been flooding in as motorsport remembers the 2006 MotoG...

22 May 2017 19:39
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Video: Max Verstappen in action at Zandvoort
It was confirmed over the weekend that Max Verstappen set a new lap record around Zandvoort, The Netherlands' most famous track. The Dutchman set a time of 1:19.511 in the R...

22 May 2017 18:11
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Wolff cherishing battle with Ferrari
Toto Wolff has rediscovered why he fell in love with Formula 1, with the Austrian admitting that he is relishing the Mercedes vs Ferrari battle. So far in 2017, the aforemention...

22 May 2017 17:35
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Daniil Kvyat: "Monaco feels like another home race for me"
Daniil Kvyat is eagerly anticipating the Monaco Grand Prix and racing around the streets that he calls home, like many of the other drivers in the paddock. The Russian has a bes...

22 May 2017 17:07
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Button "excited" for Monaco return
Jenson Button believes that he can score points this weekend in Monaco as he pulls himself out of his semi-retired state to replace Fernando Alonso. The Brit will race the MCL32...

22 May 2017 15:56
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A look back at Monaco: 1992
As the build-up to the Monaco Grand Prix continues, F1Today continues it's look back on some of the most famous Monaco Grands Prix gone by. Today, we look at the famous race...

22 May 2017 15:32
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'Teams fed Pirelli incorrect downforce data'
Pirelli has revealed that they believe teams have been exaggerating downforce levels in a bid to keep the tyre pressures as high as possible. In Barcelona, the Italian marq...

22 May 2017 14:49
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Button rules out full-time return in 2018
Jenson Button has effectively ruled out a return to Formula 1 in 2018, stating that he is not interested in a full season of Formula 1 racing. Button will make his first Grand P...

22 May 2017 14:20
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Lauda would veto McLaren-Mercedes deal
Niki Lauda has said that he would veto any move that Mercedes make towards McLaren. Amid the struggling partnership that is hindering McLaren-Honda, it has been rumoured that Me...

22 May 2017 13:58
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Verstappen committed to Red Bull
Max Verstappen has insisted that he will not be leaving Red Bull before his contract expires. The Dutchman joined the team just over a year ago and has since taken his first car...

22 May 2017 13:23
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F2: Robert Visoiu confirmed at Campos for remainder of the season
Campos has announced that Roberto Visoiu will race with them for the remainder of the season. The Romanian has a contract that will see him in place at Campos for the ...

22 May 2017 12:30
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Liberty Media to reveal F1 budget cap plan
Liberty Media are set to reveal plans for a budget cap in Formula 1, all aimed at allowing smaller teams to catch up and make the field more competitive. The sport has been unde...

22 May 2017 12:05
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F1 to consider extending DRS zones
Formula 1 could extend its DRS zones in a bid to aid overtaking. Last time out in Spain, we saw the DRS zone on the start-finish straight extended by 100 metres in an attempt to...

22 May 2017 11:35
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IndyCar: Bourdais' season ends after crash at Indy
Sebastian Bourdais will miss out on the remainder of the 2017 season after his hefty crash in qualifying on Saturday. The Frenchman was attempting to qualify for the Fast Nine f...

22 May 2017 11:10
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Toto Wolff: "Teams pushing means reliability is pinched"
Reliability can be a deciding factor in not only a single race, but also the race for the championship, as any one occurrence could go a long way in deciding the outcome of the ...

22 May 2017 10:52
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Massa could stay in F1 for 2018
Felipe Massa would be interested in staying on in Formula 1 beyond this year. The Brazilian retired at the end of the 2016 season but was called back to Williams after Valtteri ...

22 May 2017 10:11
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Verstappen proud of record Zandvoort lap
Tens of thousands of people flooded into Zandvoort over the weekend to have fun at Jumbo Race Days. Max Verstappen took to the track four times on a demonstration run ...

22 May 2017 10:02
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Maldonado "had an offer to race" in 2017
Pastor Maldonado has revealed that he had a chance to race in Formula 1 in 2017 but turned the seat down due to it not being a competitive one. Prior to the 2016 season, the Ven...

22 May 2017 09:32
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Ricciardo labels Monaco as his favourite track
As Formula 1 heads to the jewel in the calendar, Daniel Ricciardo reflected on what turned out to be a haunting Monaco Grand Prix in 2016. The Australian looked set to take his ...

22 May 2017 09:04
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IndyCar: Dixon on pole for Indy 500, Alonso fifth
Scott Dixon has claimed pole position for the Indianapolis 500. The race will take place next Sunday, the same day the Monaco Grand Prix runs. The New Zealander set an average s...

21 May 2017 23:41
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IndyCar: Alonso has last minute engine change
Fernando Alonso's preparation for the Fast Nine qualifying session has not gone smoothly after the team were forced to make an unscheduled engine change. Amazingly, smoke wa...

21 May 2017 21:58
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A look back at Monaco: 1970
In the build-up to the Monaco Grand Prix, F1Today will be revisiting some of the most famous Grand Prix that have been held at Monaco throughout Formula 1's history. First u...

21 May 2017 18:25
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