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2017 testing "much smoother" than 2016 - Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen admits that he is positive after the first week of winter testing, and thinks that Ferrari are in a much better place than they were 12 months ago. Ferrari toppe...

03 Mar 2017 09:23
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Mercedes still the head of the field - Marko
Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko thinks that despite the implications of the new technical regulations, Mercedes are still ahead of the rest of the pack. Mercedes have dominated ...

03 Mar 2017 09:04
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Sergio Perez: "There is still a lot of work to be done"
Sergio Perez ended his and Force India's first week of testing today at the Circuit de Catalunya. The Mexican banked 82 laps in today's session and feels the week as a w...

02 Mar 2017 19:40
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Photos: Day four from Barcelona
The first week of pre-season testing concluded today with a mild session, where the track was artificially made wet, and teams finalized their data runs for the week. Check out ...

02 Mar 2017 19:24
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Ferrari looking promising after week one of testing
The first week of testing so far has indicated that we could perhaps see a close fight between Mercedes and Ferrari this upcoming season. Although it is very difficult to tell ...

02 Mar 2017 19:06
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Toro Rosso unfazed by intitial pre-season "bumpy ride"
Toro Rosso have had a torrid first week to their pre-season testing, having only set 183 laps from the first four days. The team have been hit with a number of reliability issue...

02 Mar 2017 18:26
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Ferrari back on top on day four
Kimi Raikkonen has finished off the first week of pre-season testing on top after setting a lap time of 1 minute 20.872. It's the second day of the week that the number 7 Fe...

02 Mar 2017 17:49
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Toro Rosso to receive Red Bull parts from 2018
Red Bull are planning to share more car parts with their junior team Toro Rosso in 2018. Toro Rosso have been fielding Red Bull junior drivers for years now, but have developed ...

02 Mar 2017 16:54
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Hamilton announces sponsorship deal with Monster
Tripe world champion Lewis Hamilton has announced his partnership with energy drink supplier 'Monster'. The company already features on Hamilton's helmet design, whi...

02 Mar 2017 16:09
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Hamilton in favour of a weekend format change
Lewis Hamilton is very much in favour of a new format to a race weekend, and hopes the new cars will push the decision makers towards the idea. Ross Brawn recently spoke out ab...

02 Mar 2017 15:42
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Toro Rosso unhappy with lack of Wednesday running
Toro Rosso had a difficult day yesterday, only setting a handful of laps between their two drivers Daniil Kvyat and Carlos Sainz. The team struggled with reliability issues, whi...

02 Mar 2017 14:21
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Vettel happy with the pace of Ferrari so far
Sebastian Vettel is happy with his 2017 car, the SF70-H, but is wary of the pace of other teams. Ferrari have surprised some with the pace and reliability they have shown at tes...

02 Mar 2017 12:57
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FIA to inspect suspension systems after today's test
The FIA have confirmed that they will look into suspension systems at the Barcelona pre-season test, determining what is legal and what is not. Ferrari previously lodged a comp...

02 Mar 2017 12:42
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No Thursday testing for Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that he will not be taking part in today's session due to an electrical fault in the car. The Mercedes has so far been quick and reliable, with ...

02 Mar 2017 12:24
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Manor's dwindling hopes evaporate after release of entry list
Whatever hopes Manor had of entering the 2017 season have now been extinguished as the FIA released the official line up for the new season yesterday. Manor fell into administr...

02 Mar 2017 11:53
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Video: Daniel Ricciardo on the 2017 season prospects
The 2017 regulations could provide someone the opportunity to take a challenge to the Mercedes cars, and this year, Red Bull are favourites to rise to the challenge. Daniel Ric...

02 Mar 2017 11:36
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Williams, Hamilton, Hulkenberg defend Lance Stroll
Williams have launched a defense on their driver Lance Stroll who has endured a troubling start to his F1 career, spinning on his fist day in the car, ending the day early. And ...

02 Mar 2017 11:18
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Hamilton hails the "fastest F1 cars" he's driven
Lewis Hamilton has said that he has so far enjoyed testing his new Mercedes car, the W08, claiming that it is the fastest F1 car he has ever driven. The 2017 regulations mean t...

02 Mar 2017 10:38
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Brawn eyes experimental non-championship F1 race
Ross Brawn says that he would like to introduce annual non championship race to test out new race formats and experiment with concepts of improving the show for the fans. Ross ...

02 Mar 2017 10:30
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Williams pull out of day four of testing at Barcelona
Williams have confirmed that they will not run during today's test, the final day of the testing week. The decision comes due to damage on the FW40 caused by Lance Stroll...

02 Mar 2017 09:48
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McLaren reject wild Honda divorce rumours
McLaren have played down the wild rumours that they are set to split from engine suppliers Honda. The team have suffered from problems in the first couple days of pre-season tes...

02 Mar 2017 09:32
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Follow LIVE the fourth day of the first test of 2017

02 Mar 2017 08:02
Photos: Day three from Barcelona
Check out photos from our photographer Ronald Fleurbaaij from Barcelona on the third day of pre-season testing.

01 Mar 2017 18:38
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Bottas quickest at day three of testing
Valtteri Bottas ended the third day of testing on top, setting the best time of testing so far: a 1 minute 19.705. The Finn set 75 laps in the morning, before his team mate Lewi...

01 Mar 2017 18:04
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Verstappen abbreviation changed from 'VES' to 'VER'

Max Verstappen's three letter abbreviation will change this year from 'VES' to VER', the Dutchman has confirmed. Verstappen made his race weekend debut at ...

01 Mar 2017 16:51
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Pirelli happy to deliver on 2017 promises
Pirelli are confident that their predictions ahead of the 2017 season are correct, and are happy with the testing data that they have seen so far. In the wake of new regulation...

01 Mar 2017 16:30
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New Ferrari a "huge step forward"- Marchionne
Sergio Marchionne has broken Ferrari's winter silence by stating that he "optimistic" ahead of the 2017 world championship. The team are hoping to bounce back from...

01 Mar 2017 15:51
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Ferrari 'media blackout' set to end today
Ferrari's 'media blackout' is set to end today, following the third day of pre-season testing. The team also admitted that Kimi Raikkonen is suffering from the ...

01 Mar 2017 15:02
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European politician frustrated over F1 reporting
A spokesperson for a EU politician has expressed frustration over the reporting of certain media outlets this week. A letter to parliamentarian Anneliese Dodds from the Europea...

01 Mar 2017 14:44
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Wehrlein not dwelling on missed Mercedes seat
Sauber driver Pascal Wehrlein says that he is not dwelling on the fact he missed out on the 2017 Mercedes seat. The young German is a Mercedes junior driver, and was poised to ...

01 Mar 2017 14:13
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Still no regrets for retired world champion Rosberg
Nico Rosberg returned to the paddock for the first time since his retirement today to look at the cars setting laps at Barcelona for day three of pre-season testing. The German...

01 Mar 2017 13:56
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Mercedes denies mixing oil with fuel for F1 boost
Mercedes have denied reports that they have mixed oil in with their fuel to give themselves a boost in the 2017 season. Auto Motor und Sport report that Red Bull are suspic...

01 Mar 2017 13:01
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Ferrari's 2017 approach risky - Montezemolo
Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has said that Ferrari are taking a big risk in their approach to designing a modern Formula 1 car. The 69 year old has questio...

01 Mar 2017 12:55
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Canada GP secure through 2029 - promoter
The future of the Canadian Grand Prix appears to be safe as the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is set to host the race until the year 2029. Only a number of months ago, the future o...

01 Mar 2017 11:51
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Drivers less important in 2017 - Alonso
Double world champion Fernando Alonso thinks that despite the introduction of the new regulations, the driver is much less important in the 2017 cars. The cars this season ...

01 Mar 2017 11:23
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Guenther Steiner: "Ferrari is pretty close to Mercedes"
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that Ferrari are close to Mercedes in the pecking order. His comments come after Ferrari's impressive display over the first tw...

01 Mar 2017 10:49
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Wolff, Horner say Melbourne protest possible
Mercedes and Red Bull are still well aware of the potential protest that could take place at the season opener in Melbourne later this month. It comes despite the FIA issuing a...

01 Mar 2017 10:06
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F3: Günther to race again with Prema in 2017
Maximilian Günther has been confirmed as part of the Prema team for the 2017 season, where he competed last season. The German picked up four wins and thirteen podiums...

01 Mar 2017 09:45
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Nico Rosberg in the Barcelona paddock today
Nico Rosberg has confirmed that he will be in the Barcelona paddock today, taking a look at the new cars take to the track for the third day of testing. The German retired from...

01 Mar 2017 09:18
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No test schedule change yet - Vandoorne
Stoffel Vandoorne has said that he hasn't been told if the team are changing up the test programme in light of the early problems they're suffering from in Barcelona. O...

01 Mar 2017 09:04
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Follow LIVE the third day of the first test of 2017

01 Mar 2017 07:59
Photos: Day two of pre-season testing from Barcelona
The second day of pre-season testing occurred today and despite plenty of talking points, photos are just as nice! Take a look at all the snaps from our photographer Ronald...

28 Feb 2017 18:29
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Raikkonen ends day two quickest
Kimi Raikkonen ended the second day of pre-season testing in first place, setting the fastest lap of the test so far, a 1:20.960. The Iceman completed 108 laps, further str...

28 Feb 2017 17:53
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Italy slams Ferrari for Barcelona 'news blackout'
Media outlets in Italy have slammed Ferrari due to them keeing a blanket over themselves at winter testing, not giving anything away about their new car. Ferrari decided to...

28 Feb 2017 17:31
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Aggressive strategy planned by new owners Liberty Media
An aggressive new strategy is being planned by new Formula 1 owners Liberty Media in a bid to improve the sport. The long term changes planned are more teams, more sponsors...

28 Feb 2017 17:04
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Lance Stroll: "There's plenty of time ahead"
Lance Stroll was forced to sit out the second half of the day at Barcelona due to a spin at turn 9 early in the session. Williams had a lack of spare parts and were therefore fo...

28 Feb 2017 16:16
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Alonso "disappointed" with first day of testing
Fernando Alonso admits that he is disappointed after the first day of running. The McLaren suffered from reliability issues early on, and only managed 29 laps yesterday, the low...

28 Feb 2017 16:04
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Drivers yet to feel impact of new cars - Ericsson
Marcus Ericsson says that he still can't feel the full strain of the new cars, which have much more downforce on them this season. As the regulations change once agai...

28 Feb 2017 15:46
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F3: Harrison Newey to race again with Van Amersfoort
Harrison Newey has been confirmed by Van Amersfoort as their fourth driver for the 2017 season. The 18 year old will team up with David Beckmann, Pedro Piquet and Joey Maws...

28 Feb 2017 15:21
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Older drivers will cope with new cars better - Arnall
Mark Arnall, trainer of Kimi Raikkonen, thinks that the more experienced drivers on the grid will cope with the new cars better this season than "the younger generation&quo...

28 Feb 2017 15:09
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Williams forced to end day two of testing early
Williams have been forced to end their day of pre-season testing early due to a spin from Lance Stroll. The Canadian lost the rear end of his car and flew threw the gravel trap,...

28 Feb 2017 13:53
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Doubt still lingers over Wehrlein's pre-season outing
Despite looking ready to get back to action, doubt still remains over Pascal Wehrlein and his pre-season prospects. At Barcelona, the German said that he would be taking part in...

28 Feb 2017 13:08
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Video: Mercedes working a night shift
Pre-season testing is always a tough time for the teams, but in this video from Mercedes we really get an insight on how hard the engineers and mechanics work to make sure every...

28 Feb 2017 12:28
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Liberty to unleash new social media era
Formula 1 is already turning a sharp corner as the sport re-writes itself following the ousting of long time supremo Bernie Eccelstone. Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezem...

28 Feb 2017 11:56
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Russia set to host Grand Prix until 2025
Russia is set to remain on the Formula 1 for a good decade as the rack has signed a deal to host a Grand Prix at Sochi until 2025. The Grand Prix made its debut in 2014 a...

28 Feb 2017 11:17
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F1 still could be investigated
The possibility that an investigation from the European Commission into Formula 1 remains open for the time being, despite yesterday's reports which suggested that com...

28 Feb 2017 11:11
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Drivers happy after day one of testing
F1 cars have shown initial pace after we saw the cars set the first laps in the new era of Formula 1, which will see the teams produce cars which will reportedly go up to five s...

28 Feb 2017 10:39
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GP3: DAMS announce 2017 line up
DAMS have revealed their driver line up for the 2017 season, fielding with Santino Ferrucci, Tatiana Calderon and rookie Bruno Baptista. DAMS enjoyed a highly successful d...

28 Feb 2017 09:37
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GP3: Arjun Maini retained by Jenzer Motorsport
Jenzer Motorsport have confirmed that they have kept Indian Arjun Maini for the 2017 season, after the 19 year old impressed with his tenth place in the standings last year. Ma...

28 Feb 2017 09:20
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Calderón lands Sauber development role
Tatiana Calderón has joined Sauber in a development role ahead of the 2017 season. The Swiss team scoop up the 23 year old who last year competed in the GP3 series. The&...

28 Feb 2017 09:09
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Follow LIVE the second day of the first test of 2017

28 Feb 2017 08:11
Photos: Day one of pre-season testing from Barcelona
Pre-season testing got underway today, and as ever F1Today were present at the Circuit de Barceloana. Take a look at the photos captured by Ronald Fleurbaaij at the test to...

27 Feb 2017 18:16
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Lewis Hamilton ends day one on top
Lewis Hamilton ended the first day of pre-season testing on top with a lap time of 1 minute 21.765. The Briton took over the car from team mate Valtteri Bottas after lunch, rack...

27 Feb 2017 17:52
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Red Bull attempted to block 'shark fin' introduction
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has admitted that the team attempted to block the introduction of 'shark fins' in 2017. With the new regulations in place f...

27 Feb 2017 17:23
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Teams and drivers can release testing footage
Across the internet, an increasing amount of new video footage from the first pre-season test is emerging now that F1's teams and drivers have been permitted to release it -...

27 Feb 2017 17:17
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Boullier "surprised" by early gremlins
McLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier has admitted that the problems that the team have encountered on day one of testing have come as surprise to him. Alonso debuted the MCL32...

27 Feb 2017 16:36
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Video: Busch wins Daytona 500
Kurt Busch yesterday won the Daytona 500 after a thrilling ending, which saw Busch take the Daytona 500 win for the very first time. View the final lap of the race below. ...

27 Feb 2017 15:57
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McLaren joins rivals with controversial suspension
McLaren have confirmed that they will be joining Mercedes and Red Bull in fielding a controversial suspension system for the 2017 season. There is a looming protest ahead...

27 Feb 2017 15:32
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Testing crash no major setback for Magnussen
New Haas signing Kevin Magnussen has insisted that his Turn 10 accident in his first testing run in Barcelona on Monday will not set his team back in th...

27 Feb 2017 15:28
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McLaren not worried about their budget as Honda aim high
McLaren will be able to cope with the high spending costs this year, playing down rumours that they will struggle to keep up with the bigger-spending teams. With a new re...

27 Feb 2017 14:06
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