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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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F3: Gunther wins as disaster strikes Norris
Max Gunther has won his second race of the weekend, taking two out of a possible three victories at Pau. The German had the race handed to him as long time leader Lando Norris h...

21 May 2017 17:49
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Taffin: "Consistency key to Monaco sucess"
Renault engine boss Remi Taffin says that success at Monaco comes from consistency. Formula 1 will travel to the jewel in the calendar next weekend, and plenty of driver...

21 May 2017 16:34
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More car upgrades for McLaren in Monaco
McLaren will be bringing some new car parts to Monaco, in a bid to jump out of last place in the constructor standings. In Spain, the Woking based team brought their first major...

21 May 2017 16:05
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Verstappen sets new lap record at Zandvoort
There was a large crowd at Zandvoort this weekend as the track played host to Jumbo Race Days. A large portion of the crowd no doubt turned up to see Verstappen, who set a ...

21 May 2017 15:28
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Christian Horner: "We are in no man's land"
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that Red Bull is in no man's land in the 2017 championship. The team is evidently behind Mercedes and Ferrari and need...

21 May 2017 12:48
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IndyCar: Alonso gunning for pole in Fast Nine shootout
Fernando Alonso is gunning for pole position in today's qualifying after yesterday successfully qualifying for the Fast Nine shootout. Yesterday, drivers competed for t...

21 May 2017 12:05
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F3: Gunther wins race 2 in Pau
Max Gunther has taken his first win of the season after controlling the pace from the very start and holding off an early challenge from Lando Norris. Gunther started the race f...

21 May 2017 11:21
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Hulkenberg believes Monaco "should suit" Renault
Nico Hulkenberg believes that Monaco will provide Renault with an opportunity to claim some strong points, as the German looks to continue his point scoring streak. Hulkenberg h...

21 May 2017 09:05
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Man handed suspended sentence after blackmail of Schumacher family
A man in Germany has been handed a suspended sentence after attempting to blackmail Michael Schumacher's wife, threatening that he would kill her children. The man demanded...

20 May 2017 20:14
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FE: Buemi takes victory around the streets of Paris
Sebastian Buemi has won his 11th Formula E race after leading from pole to the finish line. The Swiss driver was untroubled as he bolted away when lights went out and kept local...

20 May 2017 17:08
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Guenther Steiner: "Monaco is a race like all the others"
Haas' Guenther Steiner believes that Monaco is just any other race, and sees no reason why they should prepare any differently. Formula 1 returns to the narrow streets of Mo...

20 May 2017 13:36
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F3: Eriksson wins feisty Race 1 at Pau
Formula 3 European Championship leader Joel Eriksson emerged victorious from Race 1 at the Pau street circuit on Saturday morning, mastering a damp circuit and holding...

20 May 2017 12:21
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Silverstone future cast in further doubt
The future of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone has once again been placed in doubt due to the rising costs and the tracks inability to turn a profit while hosting the event...

20 May 2017 12:03
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Hulkenberg anticipating "special" Monaco
Nico Hulkenberg is looking forward to returning to Monaco next weekend, a race which he describes is in his "back yard". The German has a best finish of fifth around t...

20 May 2017 11:52
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Wurz wants to make cars safer but travel to extreme tracks
Chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association Alex Wurz believes that Formula 1 should prioritise making cars much safer to drive, then make trips to more extreme tracks. ...

20 May 2017 10:59
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"Not much pressure" on Alonso for qualifying
Fernando Alonso says that he is not feeling that much pressure ahead of this weekend's Indy 500 qualifying session. Qualifying for the event works differently from Form...

20 May 2017 10:48
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Video: Veterans preview Indy 500
With the Indy 500 not long around the corner, what do the veterans think of the famous 500-mile race? Click the video below to see such drivers as Ryan Hunter-Reay and Tony Kana...

19 May 2017 16:32
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Haas F1 Team tweaks livery for Monaco
In addition to keeping up with the Ferraris, Mercedes and Red Bulls at Monaco, one must also keep up with the Joneses. That’s why Haas F1 Team is bringing an updated liver...

19 May 2017 15:22
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Brawn appoints new roles aimed at regulation changes
Formula 1 has revealed they have appointed new roles for certain engineers in a bid to make the best choices for the next big regulation change. Ross Brawn oversaw the move...

19 May 2017 14:37
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Preparation for Monaco "different" says Verstappen
Max Verstappen has said that there is absolutely no time to rest while lapping around Monaco, stating that every lap the driver is at high risk of crashing into the ever li...

19 May 2017 14:06
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Ross Brawn: "Vettel key to Ferrari success"
Ross Brawn has praised Sebastian Vettel, stating that his driving is putting Formula 1 back in the international spotlight. The last couple of years in F1 has been slightly turb...

19 May 2017 13:55
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Wolff denies Bottas has slipped into number 2 role
Valtteri Bottas is not a number two driver at Mercedes according to team boss Toto Wolff. Despite taking his first pole position and career win in Formula 1 in his first five ra...

19 May 2017 12:27
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Alonso starting to feel comfortable around Indy
Fernando Alonso has said he is happy with the balance of his car after running in traffic around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday. The Spaniard clocked up a best aver...

19 May 2017 12:12
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Video: Previewing the Paris ePrix
Formula E is hosting a back to back event for the first time ever, as this Saturday the cars will run around the streets of Paris. But what's changed for the Paris ...

19 May 2017 11:55
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Magnussen/manager dispute heads to court
Kevin Magnussen and his former manager are reportedly heading to court after the relationship ended controversially in 2014. When Magnussen lost his seat at McLaren after a sing...

19 May 2017 11:35
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24 Hours of Le Mans doesn't interest Red Bull
Red Bull will not be taking part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race anytime soon, according to head of junior driver programme Dr Helmut Marko. The energy drinks company has spread...

19 May 2017 11:05
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Brown understands Alonso's frustration
McLaren boss Zak Brown says he fully sympathises with Fernando Alonso as the double World Champion endures yet another underpowered and uncompetitive season with the McLaren-Hon...

19 May 2017 09:08
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Column: Fergal Walsh: My epiphany on head protection
For a few years now, cockpit protection has been a rising issue in Formula 1. In the last year or so it really has gained a lot of speed, from going to talking about potential c...

18 May 2017 17:09
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'Grand Prix lengths not to change'
In the wake of Liberty Media's changes to Formula 1, one thing they intend to keep the same is the length of a Grand Prix, according to managing director Ross Brawn. Liberty...

18 May 2017 16:29
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Williams back Stroll amid current struggles
Team principal of Williams Claire Williams has backed her driver Lance Stroll to overcome his current problems and prove his critics wrong by impressing and showing he deserves ...

18 May 2017 14:10
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Teams unhappy amid Mercedes-Honda cooperation rumours
Two F1 teams have admitted their opposition amid rumours Mercedes is preparing to help Honda finally get up to speed in Formula 1. The rumour has been taking shape in recent we...

18 May 2017 13:45
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Marko welcomes Liberty Media's restrictions lift
Dr Helmut Marko believes that Formula 1 has benefitted massively from the departure of Bernie Ecclestone. Ecclestone was removed from his post as CEO of Formula 1 after Liberty ...

18 May 2017 12:58
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Wolff denies 5 kg weight loss
Toto Wolff has denied that Mercedes has shaved off 5 kilogrammes on their car with the Barcelona upgrades. The W08 is reported to be heavier than its competitors, which could po...

18 May 2017 12:20
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Pirelli announce compounds for British Grand Prix
Pirelli has officially announced the three tyre compounds they will be travelling with for the British Grand Prix which takes place from the 14th - 16th of July. The Italian man...

18 May 2017 11:23
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Video: Stroll and Verstappen on the importance of Formula 3
The Formula 3 European Championship is such a vital stage of a driver's career, according to recent competitors Lance Stroll and Max Verstappen. Stroll entered the series in...

18 May 2017 11:08
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Helmut Marko confirms official role for Jos Verstappen
Helmut Marko has confirmed reports that Max Verstappen's father is taking on an official Red Bull role. Earlier, we reported that former F1 driver Jos Verstappen, whose teen...

18 May 2017 10:20
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