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Sainz tells son to forget Renault for now
Carlos Sainz's father has told his son to not focus on joining Renault for the 2018 season. It is wildly speculated that the Spaniard will take a spot at the team when his T...

17 Mar 2017 13:11
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Mercedes is "clear favourite" - Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted that Mercedes remains the "clear, clear favourite" for the title in 2017, in spite of the new regulations that co...

17 Mar 2017 12:28
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Ferrari had best test season ever - Marc Gene
Ferrari test driver Marc Gene says that this is the best pre-season he has seen from the Maranello squad in the time he's been with the team. Many are saying that Ferrari i...

17 Mar 2017 12:27
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Eddie Jordan previews 2017 season
Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan previews the 2017 season in what is gearing up to be one of the most exciting in recent years. Watch this video from Mobil 1 The Grid as Jordan ...

17 Mar 2017 12:12
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Hulkenberg targeting 2019 F1 title
Nico Hulkenberg says that he is targeting the 2019 Formula 1 title, giving time for his new team Renault to grow and improve their car for top team competitiveness. Hulkenberg ...

17 Mar 2017 11:25
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GP3: Lorandi confirmed at Jenzer Motorsport
Alessio Lorandi will be racing full time this season in GP3 with Jenzer Motorsport. The Italian made his debut in the series late last year when he moved from the Europe...

17 Mar 2017 11:17
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Mercedes backed Red Bull's shark fin ban proposal
Niki Lauda has revealed that Mercedes backed Red Bull's motive to ban the shark fins from the 2017 cars. The design, which has sneaked its way into the regulations has been ...

17 Mar 2017 10:17
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Brawn to create new F1 overtaking group
F1 will analyse the ability to overtake in Formula 1, with a plan to introduce rules to encourage more on track passing without any artificial devices such as the Drag Reduction...

17 Mar 2017 09:49
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McLaren 'considering options' together with Honda
McLaren have not denied media speculation the British team is considering dumping its hapless works engine partner Honda. With a dire test season now over, most observers agree ...

17 Mar 2017 09:23
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Mercedes should give Hamilton freedom - Hill
Damon Hill believes that Mercedes must give Lewis Hamilton freedom to do as he pleases, or they will risk losing him to a rival. Hamilton has enjoyed a vibrant lifestyle in the...

17 Mar 2017 07:01
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Ferrari impressed Ricciardo during winter testing
Daniel Ricciardo says Red Bull is not alarmed to be starting the season apparently off the pace of Ferrari and Mercedes. In fact, the Australian says he hopes Ferrari's lead...

16 Mar 2017 17:02
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Red Bull Racing welcomes Earin as partner
Red Bull Racing is delighted to announce that in 2017 it is partnering with audio experts Earin who will supply the team race drivers, Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen, with ...

16 Mar 2017 15:42
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McLaren approaches Mercedes amid engine woes
New reports are revealing that McLaren has contacted former engine partner Mercedes with a view to a potential reconciliation, as its Honda power unit continues to cause the tea...

16 Mar 2017 14:55
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Lauda: "Need to see how Hamilton and Bottas will get along"
Niki Lauda says he has been impressed with how Valtteri Bottas is getting up to speed at Mercedes. Recently, comments attributed to the Mercedes team chairman indicated the Finn...

16 Mar 2017 14:36
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Hakkinen returns to McLaren as ambassador
McLaren is delighted to announce that double world champion Mika Hakkinen will take up the position of Partner Ambassador with immediate effect, in a multi-year deal. The Flyin...

16 Mar 2017 14:08
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Brawn: "We need to reduce the importance of money"
Ross Brawn has admitted that tweaks to the commercial arrangements inside F1 could be a key to a strong future for the sport. Currently, one assessment of the situation in pitla...

16 Mar 2017 13:30
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Vettel: "It's impossible to predict anything"
Sebastian Vettel has admitted he stands a chance of winning the world championship in a red suit. "Yes!" the German declared to Sport Bild magazine. "If not, I wo...

16 Mar 2017 12:29
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'Kvyat didn't push Ricciardo as Verstappen does'

Max Verstappen is a much better teammate for Daniel Ricciardo than was his Red Bull predecessor. That is the claim of Dr Helmut Marko, having last year made the controversial de...

16 Mar 2017 11:56
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Azerbaijan hits back at F1 owner over GP jibe
The promoter of Azerbaijan's grand prix has hit back hard at the chief executive of F1's new owner Liberty Media. Forbes this week quoted Liberty CEO Greg Maffei as stro...

16 Mar 2017 11:05
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Paddy Lowe joins Williams as technical officer
Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC (Ticker: WGF1) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paddy Lowe as Chief Technical Officer for the Williams Group. Paddy Lowe will join Wil...

16 Mar 2017 10:21
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Toto Wolff applauds F1 social media changes
Toto Wolff has applauded the tweaks already made in F1's post-Bernie Ecclestone era. Since Liberty Media's buyout was completed and F1 supremo Ecclestone was ousted, for...

16 Mar 2017 09:38
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Nico Rosberg not ruling out return as team boss
Nico Rosberg has admitted he could return to formula one as a team boss some day. The new reigning world champion shocked the world by retiring just days after winning the 2016 ...

16 Mar 2017 08:47
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Adelaide to explore Grand Prix possibility
Adelaide will work with the South Australian State Government to establish whether the return of the Australian Grand Prix could be viable for the city, according to new reports...

15 Mar 2017 18:39
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Alonso has spoken about 2018 - Boullier
Eric Boullier has admitted Fernando Alonso's future could depend on the competitiveness of the McLaren-Honda package in 2017. On the face of it, the Anglo-Japanese collabor...

15 Mar 2017 17:24
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Sainz targeting long term success but doesn't know future team
Carlos Sainz says that he is very much looking for a drivers world title in the future, but states he will need to be given the right car and be with the right team. The Spania...

15 Mar 2017 16:30
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Older engines will hinder Sauber - Wehrlein
New Sauber recruit Pascal Wehrlein believes the year-old Ferrari engines being used by the Swiss team this year could leave it at a disadvantage as F1 prepares to get 2017 under...

15 Mar 2017 16:23
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2017 will be tough for Mick Schumacher - Rosberg
Nico Rosberg says that he understands the feeling of pressure on the shoulders of Mick Schumacher, who will this year be racing in the European Formula 3 championship. Sc...

15 Mar 2017 15:47
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Dr Helmut Marko worried about fuel saving in 2017
Dr Helmut Marko is worried that drivers will still be forced to save fuel in 2017, despite the 100kg of fuel usage being raised to 105kg for this season. Red Bull's top off...

15 Mar 2017 14:46
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Red Bull-Renault relationship "is going well" - Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is not worried about Renault's reliability woes ahead of the 2017 season. The power unit seems to produce more power than it's p...

15 Mar 2017 14:13
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Daniil Kvyat: "My goal is to fight for the title someday"
Daniil Kvyat remains focused on claiming a world title in Formula 1 despite a disappointing 2016 season. Kvyat was dropped by Red Bull after the 2016 Russian Grand Prix, and was...

15 Mar 2017 13:43
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Bottas: "I have much more to win than lose"
Valtteri Bottas says he "will not panic" if Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton is faster than him early in 2017. Based on Barcelona testing, Red Bull's Dr Helmut Mar...

15 Mar 2017 13:31
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Perez: "Physical aspect for 2017 exaggerated"
Sergio Perez says he was surprised when he sampled F1's much faster cars for the first time in Barcelona testing recently. The 2017 rules were penned to make the cars much f...

15 Mar 2017 12:50
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Mercedes explains removal of Schumacher branding
Mercedes has defended its decision to remove the 'KeepFightingMichael' hashtag branding from the livery of its F1 car. Ever since former team driver Michael Schumacher&#...

15 Mar 2017 12:06
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Marko: "Bottas can't match Hamilton's level"
Sebastian Vettel's "provocative" behaviour shows Ferrari is entering the 2017 season as a favourite. That is the view of Dr Helmut Marko, who as Red Bull's dri...

15 Mar 2017 11:24
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'BWT paying up to 20 million for pink Force India'
Force India's new pink livery has cost an incoming sponsor up to $20 million for the 2017 season. That is the claim of the Austrian newspaper Kleine Zeitung, following news ...

15 Mar 2017 10:44
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Mercedes had crankshaft trouble in second test
Mercedes ran through the recent Barcelona tests with a secret reliability problem. That is the claim of Leo Turrini, a well-known Italian media insider who is famously close to ...

15 Mar 2017 10:17
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Liberty Media chief slams Azerbaijan F1 race
A dark cloud has moved above the future of Azerbaijan's grand prix. Under ousted F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's leadership, a street circuit in the historic capital Baku...

15 Mar 2017 09:12
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Video: John Surtees: A Champion of 2 Worlds
Watch this tribute from Mobil 1 The Grid to motorsport legend John Surtees, who very sadly past away last week. Surtees was the only man to win world championships on two wheels...

14 Mar 2017 18:25
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Force India adopts pink livery for 2017 season
Sahara Force India takes on a brand new look this year following the signing of a partnership agreement with Europe’s No. 1 water technology specialists, BWT. The V...

14 Mar 2017 13:40
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Marchionne: "For me, Mercedes is still ahead"
Ferrari has rejected the "favourite" tag ahead of next weekend's season-opening Australian grand prix. Although Mercedes has won the past three titles, Lewis Hamil...

14 Mar 2017 13:26
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'Newey could present brilliant update for RB13'
Adrian Newey could be shaping up to launch a "brilliant update" for its 2017 car. That is the claim of former F1 driver turned German-language pundit Marc Surer. The S...

14 Mar 2017 12:34
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Lauda expects 'tough year' for Mercedes
Mercedes is looking ahead to a "tough year", according to team chairman and F1 legend Niki Lauda. Lewis Hamilton said in Barcelona last week that although Ferrari appe...

14 Mar 2017 11:53
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Surer: "The FIA should ban those ugly T-wings"
F1 looks set to ban the 'shark fin' appendages that will fill the Melbourne grid next weekend. The fins, extending from the rear of the engine cover, "calm the air ...

14 Mar 2017 11:11
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Lauda 'surprised' to see Rosberg in Barcelona
F1 legend Niki Lauda does not think Nico Rosberg will mount a return to formula one. When new world champion Rosberg shocked the world with his post-title retirement announcemen...

14 Mar 2017 10:02
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Smedley: "Pressure on Stroll is extremely high"
The pressure on Lance Stroll ahead of the 2017 season is "extremely high". That is not the view of an outspoken pundit but of Rob Smedley, the engineering chief at Wil...

14 Mar 2017 09:30
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Honda can fix issues for Melbourne
Honda is adamant that the engine problems which have blighted partners McLaren throughout pre-season testing will be resolved in time for the opening race of 2017 in Australia, ...

13 Mar 2017 18:12
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Villeneuve's advice for Stoffel Vandoorne
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has advised McLaren's Stoffel Vandoorne to focus on one thing when his first full F1 season begins in Melbourne - beating his team-mat...

13 Mar 2017 15:58
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Could F1 test at Paul Ricard in 2018?
The Paul Ricard circuit, which will host the returning French Grand Prix next year, is being reported as a potential destination for pre-season testing in 2018, mainly due to it...

13 Mar 2017 15:09
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Renault thinks it could head midfield in 2017
Renault thinks it is a solid bet to head the F1 midfield in 2017. The French works team had a bad 2016 in the wake of the Lotus takeover, but technical boss Alan Permane said at...

13 Mar 2017 13:16
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2017 F1 'power units' only slightly louder
F1 is continuing to nudge up the volume of its controversial 'power units'. In 2011, in the midst of the screaming V8 era, a German newspaper clocked the leading Mercede...

13 Mar 2017 12:27
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Liberty has 'things to do' with F1 engines, DRS
Liberty Media boss Greg Maffei has hinted F1 needs to make changes to its current engine regulations. Last week, FIA president Jean Todt ruled out a return to screaming V8, V10 ...

13 Mar 2017 11:51
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Portugal willing to host non-championship F1 race
A Portuguese circuit has put up its hand as a potential venue for a non-championship F1 race. Recently, new F1 sporting boss Ross Brawn said he would like a non-championship rac...

13 Mar 2017 11:00
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F1 to see 'real' Red Bull Racing in Melbourne
In the last full week until the F1 circus heads off to Melbourne, the 2017 pecking order remains unclear. On the basis of Barcelona testing, Ferrari and Mercedes are neck and ne...

13 Mar 2017 10:05
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F2: Roberto Merhi to test with Campos
Former Formula 1 driver Roberto Merhi will take part in testing for Formula 2 squad Campos, in a bid to earn a full race seat for the 2017 season. Pre-season testing for Formula...

12 Mar 2017 15:53
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Lewis Hamilton: "My life is not just about Formula 1"
While Lewis Hamilton's on-track happenings often grab headlines, in the last number of years, the Brit has been faced with a lot of criticism due to his interests outsi...

12 Mar 2017 15:29
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McLaren hope to rectify problems by Australia
McLaren team boss Eric Boullier is hopeful that the team can improve by Australia, after their woes in winter testing in Barcelona. The engine in the MCL32 was changed at l...

12 Mar 2017 13:21
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2017 cars the fastest ever - Isola
With the introduction of radically more aerodynamics and downforce, the new tyres for this year are a little overshadowed. The tyres, which are 25% wider, will play a ...

12 Mar 2017 12:37
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Video: Visor Cam: Conor Daly at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Watch this clip of IndyCar driver Conor Daly around St. Petersburg with the wonderful visor cam which gives the viewer an insight to what the driver sees in the cockpit of ...

12 Mar 2017 11:03
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Red Bull to take part in filming day today
Most teams have vacated the paddock in Barcelona after the two weeks of pre-season testing, but that does not apply to Red Bull Racing. Today, the Austrian team are taking part ...

12 Mar 2017 10:28
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F2: Rapax sign Cecotto and De Vries
Rapax has confirmed that they will field drivers Johnny Cecotto and Nyck de Vries for the 2017 FIA Formula 2 championship. Cecotto will compete in another year in the seri...

12 Mar 2017 10:09
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Fuel consumption higher than expected
With the introduction of the new regulations, cars have been allowed to use 5kg of more fuel. However, teams are wondering whether or not this will be enough, as consumption fro...

11 Mar 2017 17:58
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F2: Ralph Boschung joins Campos for 2017
Campos have confirmed that Ralph Boschung will take a full racing seat with the team in 2017. The 19-year-old joins the Formula 2 series after two seasons in GP3, where he picke...

11 Mar 2017 17:08
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Onboard Ericsson's Sauber with 360° camera
Sauber has released a video of Marcus Ericsson taking a trip around the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, with a 360° camera attached to the car. We recently saw a si...

11 Mar 2017 16:48
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Bottas "ready to race" after pre-season testing
Valtteri Bottas says after two weeks of testing in Barcelona, he is left ready to turn up in Melbourne and race. The Finn had a successful test, racking up a lot of mileage. He...

11 Mar 2017 15:50
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John Surtees: A legend on two and four wheels
The motorsport world is in mourning this weekend as the news of the passing of British motorcycle and car racer John Surtees filtered through on Friday afternoon. The...

11 Mar 2017 15:07
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On track incidents prevented showing of Ferrari's 2016 pace - Vettel
In a season where Red Bull were mighty favourites to challenge the dominant Mercedes, Ferrari has emerged from winter testing looking as though they are the most likely to dethr...

11 Mar 2017 13:19
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Honda worried about performance gap to other teams
Honda ha admitted that they are worried about the performance gap to the other teams ahead of the fast approaching 2017 Formula 1 season. McLaren suffered a poor winter te...

11 Mar 2017 12:16
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Reliability is Toro Rosso's weak point - Tost
Team principal of Toro Rosso Franz Tost says that the team's reliability is a weak point, but hopes they can overcome the problems before the maiden race of the season in tw...

11 Mar 2017 11:23
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Lance Stroll: "It was a good end to a good week"
Reflecting on his final day of pre-season testing, Lance Stroll was happy to end the week on a high, as he managed to put in 132 laps throughout the day on Friday. Stroll gathe...

11 Mar 2017 10:54
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Ferrari have made big step with power unit - Steiner
Team principal of Haas Guenther Steiner thinks that Ferrari has taken a huge step forward with their 2017 power unit from the spec that was used in 2016. Ferrari is the name on...

11 Mar 2017 10:24
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