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Ferrari hoping to re-use Raikkonen parts
Ferrari is hoping they can re-use the parts that ended Kimi Raikkonen's first practice session early yesterday, as the Iceman ground to a halt at the side of the track. The...

15 Apr 2017 10:46
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Claire Williams defends rookie Stroll
Claire Williams has defended Lance Stroll amid the criticism that has come his way since his debut in Melbourne. The Canadian has been off the pace of team mate Felipe Massa and...

15 Apr 2017 07:38
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Christian Horner: "Verstappen still learning a huge amount"

Christian Horner believes that Max Verstappen is still growing as a driver and there is still a lot more to come from the Dutchman who has impressed the paddock in his time so f...

15 Apr 2017 07:04
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Stroll couldn't continue driving after suffering burning at his feet
Lance Stroll has revealed that he had to get out of his car at the end of the second free practice session as his feet were burning. At the end of his session, he was ...

14 Apr 2017 22:20
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Horner calls for ban on T-Wings following damage to Verstappen's car
Christian Horner believes that T-Wings should be banned following the damage sustained to Max Verstappen's car after it was hit by the flying wing from Valtteri Bottas' ...

14 Apr 2017 21:58
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F2: Leclerc claims session was stressful despite dominant pole lap
Charles Leclerc grabbed pole for the first qualifying session of the year as the rookie set a blistering lap to go over six-tenths of a second clear of his rivals. Despite seem...

14 Apr 2017 21:33
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Exhasut failure shortens Carlos Sainz's day
An exhaust failure halted Carlos Sainz's progress in the second practice session in Bahrain, as the Spaniard only set five laps. The laps were nowhere near the front of the ...

14 Apr 2017 21:15
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Sebastian Vettel: "We still need to improve the car"
Sebastian Vettel was lucky to escape a major issue with his Ferrari in FP2 after the car shut off as he drove down the back straight. The German required a push back to his gara...

14 Apr 2017 20:45
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F2: Leclerc takes pole for race one in Bahrain
Prema's Charles Leclerc took the first pole position of the 2017 Formula 2 season in Bahrain on Friday with a best lap time of 1:38.907, with his team mate Antonio...

14 Apr 2017 20:19
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Hamilton claims Ferrari hold long run advantage
Lewis Hamilton thinks that Ferrari holds the advantage after Friday practice, claiming that the Prancing Horses are two-tenths of a second ahead of the reigning champions. ...

14 Apr 2017 20:08
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Carey apologises for Liberty's comments about Baku
Chase Carey has apologised to Baku promoter Arif Rahimov over comments Liberty Media boss Greg Maffei made about the Azerbaijan event following Liberty's acquisiti...

14 Apr 2017 19:36
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Red Bull confirm test line-up for next week
Red Bull have confirmed their line-up for next week's in-season test, as full-time driver Daniel Ricciardo and young driver Pierre Gasly will share duties during the two day...

14 Apr 2017 18:35
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Vettel remains on top after FP2
Sebastian Vettel has kept up his Friday form by setting the fastest lap again in Bahrain, a time of 1:31.310. It was not all smooth for him, however, as his car shut down o...

14 Apr 2017 18:03
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F3: Norris wins first race of the weekend
Lando Norris has won the first race of the 2017 FIA Formula 3 European championship in a race interrupted by three safety cars. Norris started the race from pole but the field w...

14 Apr 2017 17:18
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Ricciardo says having Adrian Newey doesn't automatically mean success
Daniel Ricciardo that despite having the expertise of Adrian Newey in their team, that does not automatically mean they can emerge as favourites for a season. Before the 2...

14 Apr 2017 16:23
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Wehrlein hits back at critics
Pascal Wehrlein has hit back at his critics following his return to racing this weekend in Bahrain. The German will take part in his first race of the year after being sidelined...

14 Apr 2017 15:47
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Palmer aiming for a "trouble-free race weekend"
Jolyon Palmer is hoping for a breakthrough in performance this weekend in Bahrain, as the Brit has had poor fortunes at the first two events of the season in Melbourne and Shang...

14 Apr 2017 15:20
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Sebastian Vettel leads the field after FP1
Sebastian Vettel has ended the first free practice session from Bahrain on top after he set a lap time of 1:32.697. It wasn't all hope and delight at Ferrari however, as Kim...

14 Apr 2017 14:24
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Ricciardo denies 2018 Ferrari move
Daniel Ricciardo has denied that he will be moving to Ferrari for the 2018 season. Silly season seems to be kicking into gear as all the latest driver transfer rumours look set ...

14 Apr 2017 13:20
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Hamilton not interested in 'number 1' role at Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton is not interested in a 'number 1' status at Mercedes, stating he wishes for equality between himself and new team mate Valtteri Bottas. Some suggest ...

14 Apr 2017 12:55
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Ferrari 'media blackout' returns in Bahrain
Ferrari's media blackout has returned in Bahrain, with Ferrari drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel not taking questions from the media this weekend. Ferrari h...

14 Apr 2017 12:23
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Ferrari floor flex rumour swirls in Bahrain
Rumours from China's paddock have travelled with the Formula 1 community to Bahrain, as there are more rumblings that the Ferrari is flexing at high speeds. While accusation...

14 Apr 2017 12:02
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Stoffel Vandoorne: "I do not doubt my abilities"
Stoffel Vandoorne says that although he is driving an underperforming car, he is not doubting his abilities as a racing driver. The Belgian has endured a tough opening two races...

14 Apr 2017 11:36
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F2: Rowland tops practice in Bahrain
Oliver Rowland ended practice in Bahrain on top, a welcome bonus to yesterday's announcement that has joined Renault's driver academy. The DAMS car looks rapid this...

14 Apr 2017 11:24
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McLaren confirm Button for Monaco GP
McLaren has officially confirmed that Jenson Button will be racing at this year's Monaco Grand Prix, replacing Fernando Alonso who has decided to leave for the Indy 500. Bu...

14 Apr 2017 11:02
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Grosjean would not let Alonso skip Monaco
Romain Grosjean has expressed surprise over Fernando Alonso's decision to skip this year's Monaco Grand Prix, as the Spaniard will instead compete in the famou...

14 Apr 2017 10:45
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Sauber-Honda deal on the verge of completion
Sauber and Honda are close to signing a deal which would see them partner up for the 2018 season. The Japan firm currently give power units to McLaren only but are very interest...

14 Apr 2017 10:29
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Photos: Thursday from Bahrain
Thursday is seen as the day a Formula 1 weekend gets underway, even though no cars take to the track. The day sees the track walks, press conferences and driver interviews. So d...

13 Apr 2017 18:03
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Mika Salo praises Alonso's Indy 500 move
Former F1 driver Mika Salo has praised Fernando Alonso who announced yesterday that he would be flying to Indianapolis next month to compete in the Indy 500, consequently missin...

13 Apr 2017 17:49
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Bottas says it's too early to call it a two-way fight
Valtteri Bottas thinks that it is far too early in the season to be making suggestions that the 2017 title will be fought between two drivers. So far, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis...

13 Apr 2017 17:34
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"A lot of work to do" before Turkish GP deal
The Turkish Grand Prix could be set to reappear on the Formula 1 calendar in the future after it was dropped following the 2011 event. Chase Carey was in the country this week t...

13 Apr 2017 16:59
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Overview of PU components: Bahrain Grand Prix
Here is an overview of the used components so far from the first two races of the 2017 season. We have already been to Australian and China and below is a graphic with how many ...

13 Apr 2017 15:41
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Alonso doesn't think Indy 500 deal would've happened with Dennis around
Fernando Alonso does not think that his Indy 500 deal would not have happened if Ron Dennis was still the boss at McLaren. McLaren yesterday announced that the Spaniard would no...

13 Apr 2017 15:02
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Lewis Hamilton would "like to do MotoGP"
Lewis Hamilton has said that he would be interested in taking part in a MotoGP race one day and feels that drivers should be allowed to take part in different racing series foll...

13 Apr 2017 14:45
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Mick Schumacher: "I'm not ready for F1"
Mick Schumacher doesn't think that he is ready for the jump to motorsport's pinnacle. The son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher will compete in the FI...

13 Apr 2017 12:49
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Button set to replace Alonso at Monaco
Jenson Button is set to replace Fernando Alonso for next month's Monaco Grand Prix, as the Spaniard heads to the US to compete in the Indy 500. McLaren executive...

13 Apr 2017 12:15
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Palmer expecting better things in Bahrain
Jolyon Palmer has said that he will be targeting points in this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix after a disastrous opening two rounds in Melbourne and Shanghai. The Brit r...

13 Apr 2017 12:10
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Steiner defends unstubborn entry method to F1
Haas F1 enter their second year of racing in Formula 1 and after a successful year in 2016, grabbing 29 points, they jumped off the marks last time out in China as Kevin Ma...

13 Apr 2017 11:31
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Alonso's Indy 500 deal not a result of dying F1 commitment
Fernando Alonso shocked the motorsport world yesterday when he announced that he would not be driving at this year's Monaco Grand Prix, instead, heading overseas to take par...

13 Apr 2017 11:00
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Renault announce Oliver Rowland as development driver
Oliver Rowland has been confirmed as Renault's development driver for 2017. The 24-year-old was previously part of the academy that was launched when the French manufacturer...

13 Apr 2017 10:28
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Video: A lap around Bahrain onboard with Hamilton
Bahrain International Circuit hosts the Grand Prix of Bahrain this weekend. As a preview a video of a lap onboard with Lewis Hamilton around that track. ...

13 Apr 2017 09:36
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Brawn: "Active suspension would spice up overtaking"
Allowing 'active suspension' could be a neat way to spice up the overtaking spectacle in F1. That is the view of Ross Brawn, who is F1's new sporting boss in the new...

13 Apr 2017 08:40
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Brown denies McLaren to build own engine
Zak Brown has shot down rumours McLaren could solve its current engine crisis by building its own 'power unit'. Currently, the once-great British team is struggli...

12 Apr 2017 18:22
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Statistics: Bahrain Grand Prix 2017
The Sakhir circuit hosts the third round of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship. Ferrari is looking to once again challenge Mercedes who have won every race here since 2014. B...

12 Apr 2017 17:51
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Vettel has championship backing of Dr Helmut Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has tipped Sebastian Vettel to become the 2017 Formula 1 world champion over Lewis Hamilton. The two look set to have a season long battle in a Ferrari and a Mer...

12 Apr 2017 17:21
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Ericsson looking forward to "spectacular" Bahrain
Sauber's Marcus Ericsson is hoping for a change is race fortunes this weekend in Bahrain as the Swede has struggled so far in the 2017 season. Despite escaping Q1 in both Au...

12 Apr 2017 17:10
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Column: McLaren pull masterstroke with Indy 500 deal
Motorsport today received its biggest headline since 'Nico Rosberg retires' as Fernando Alonso announced he would not be taking part in the Monaco Grand Prix, inste...

12 Apr 2017 15:51
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Mercedes adopt underdog mindset for 2017 season
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that Mercedes have adopted an underdog mindset for the 2017 season as they bid for a fourth successive drivers and constructors titles. Mercedes h...

12 Apr 2017 14:21
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Bahrain contains one of the "trickiest qualifying sessions of the year"
Daniil Kvyat is looking forward to the Bahrain Grand Prix as he aims to bounce back from his retirement in China. The Russian was forced to pull over due to a car issue while ru...

12 Apr 2017 13:58
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Video: Alonso's speaks about Indy 500 deal
Fernando Alonso was earlier announced as a driver at this year's Indy 500 and will, therefore, miss out on the Monaco Grand Prix. However, the Spaniard doesn't seem worr...

12 Apr 2017 13:36
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Video: WEC 2017 Preview
The Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix hits our screens this weekend, but it is not the only series that will be happening. The World Endurance Championship kicks off their 2017 seaso...

12 Apr 2017 13:17
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Massa calls for return of iconic engine sounds
Felipe Massa has thrown up the suggestion that Formula 1 needs to bring back the right engine sound to make the fans happier. F1 recently proposed new regulations for 2021 in wh...

12 Apr 2017 12:55
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Alonso to race at Indy 500 instead of Monaco GP
Fernando Alonso has confirmed that he will be missing this year's Monaco Grand Prix and will instead be racing in the Indy 500, one of the three races on the Triple Crown of...

12 Apr 2017 12:05
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Red Bull to bring new car to Barcelona
Red Bull are to supposedly bring a new car to the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona next month. The team have been struggling so far and seem to have fallen behind Mercedes a...

12 Apr 2017 11:19
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Ross Brawn wants teams to release data secrets
F1's sporting director Ross Brawn wants to make team's data no longer such a secret in a bid to spice up the show for the fans. Brawn, who took up his role at the s...

12 Apr 2017 11:00
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Helmut Marko: "Red Bull have the best driver line-up"
Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko has said that their team currently holds the best driver line-up in Formula 1, fielding Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen. Ricciardo joine...

12 Apr 2017 10:55
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Marchionne not commenting on future post 2019
Sergio Marchionne has refused to comment on reports he will stay in charge at Ferrari beyond 2019. During the Shanghai weekend, reports from Italy suggested the 64-year-old will...

12 Apr 2017 07:01
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WEC: Kubica pulls out of 2017 ByKolles Racing drive
Robert Kubica has cancelled his 2017 plans to compete in the World Endurance Championship after signing a contract earlier this year. The Pole was scheduled to race with By...

11 Apr 2017 19:10
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Sauber confirm Wehrlein return for Bahrain
Sauber has officially confirmed that Pascal Wehrlein will be back in the car for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix after missing out on the opening two rounds to injury. Th...

11 Apr 2017 17:08
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Bob Fernley: "Ocon has same potential as Verstappen"
Force India deputy team principal Bob Fernley believes that Esteban Ocon has the same potential as Max Verstappen, who has already proven to possess race-winning ability. Verst...

11 Apr 2017 16:19
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Carey in Turkey discussing return to Istanbul Park
The Turkish Grand Prix has been off the Formula 1 calendar since 2011, much to the disappointment of fans who hail it as one of the best race tracks produced in modern times. H...

11 Apr 2017 15:44
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F2: Nyck de Vries previews the season ahead
Nyck de Vries is looking forward to the upcoming Formula 2 championship, as the McLaren junior driver makes his debut in the series. The 22-year-old Dutchman last year competed ...

11 Apr 2017 14:37
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What motorsport can you enjoy this weekend?
The racing season well and truly gets underway this weekend, as four popular racing series hit the track in what is expected to be a fascinating year for world motorsport. So, ...

11 Apr 2017 13:23
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"Relieved" Wehrlein back in Bahrain
Pascal Wehrlein looks set to re-take his seat at Sauber after recovering from an injury suffered in January at the Race of Champions. Wehrlein overturned his car after hitting F...

11 Apr 2017 13:15
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Marchionne refuses to hit back at Lauda comments
Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has refused to hit back on the comments made by Niki Lauda regarding Ferrari technical chief Mattia Binotto, as he said: "You ...

11 Apr 2017 12:37
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Lauda says that Hamilton vs Vettel is great for fans
Formula 1 has spent too long without a title fight between two drivers from two different teams. It's been called for in the last couple of years but now it seems fans are g...

11 Apr 2017 11:35
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Mika Salo: "Starting positions need clarification"
The FIA may clarify the rules on a driver's starting position for a Grand Prix, following Sebastian Vettel's extreme measures in China last Sunday. Vettel started the ra...

11 Apr 2017 11:11
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Honda to test new engine in Bahrain next week
Honda is working hard to have a new specification of its struggling 2017 engine ready to test after Bahrain. After the China-Bahrain double header, teams will remain on the isla...

11 Apr 2017 10:39
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Grosjean "loves racing" in Bahrain
Romain Grosjean is looking forward to this year's Bahrain Grand Prix after showing some pace in Australia and China. The Frenchman qualified in P5 on Melbourne before retiri...

11 Apr 2017 10:29
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Shanghai happier with Liberty in charge of F1
With Liberty Media now in charge of F1, organisers of the Chinese grand prix say hopes are high the Shanghai race will stay on the calendar. Actually, China's latest multipl...

11 Apr 2017 10:18
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