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WTCC: Francois Ribeiro says WTCC is still "pinnacle" of touring car racing
World Touring Car Championship head Francois Ribeiro believes that the series still remains the pinnacle of touring car racing. Plans to introduce a secondary class underneath ...

03 Jan 2017 15:49
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2017 design controversy begins with Ferrari letter
Controversy regarding the 2017 has begun after Ferrari have designed a suspension which replicates the FRIC (Front and Rear InterConnected) system that was banned in 2014. Ferr...

03 Jan 2017 14:13
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Max Verstappen says relationship with Ricciardo could falter

Max Verstappen has admitted that if Red Bull give him a championship winning car in 2017, his calm relationship with team mate Daniel Ricciardo may change. The Dutchman says th...

03 Jan 2017 13:47
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Fernando Alonso names his toughest ever rival
Fernando Alonso has named who he believes is his toughest rival ever in Formula One. Alonso has been wrapped up in many title battles throughout his career but ultimately has&n...

03 Jan 2017 13:41
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Michael Schumacher turns 48
Michael Schumacher turns 48 today, three years on from his skiing accident that has left him in a serious condition. The fine details of the seven-time world champion'...

03 Jan 2017 13:28
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Nico Rosberg's trainer unsure of next move
Nico Rosberg's physical trainer is unclear about what Nico Rosberg's current motives are. Daniel Schlosser, a man who worked closely with Rosberg for m...

03 Jan 2017 13:24
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Rio Haryanto will not return to F1 in 2017 - Mother
It appears that Rio Haryanto will not be returning to the Formula One grid in 2017 after his family spoke out about his situation. Haryanto has been in the frame to re-join Man...

03 Jan 2017 13:15
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Bottas, Wehrlein, Massa moves to be confirmed
The late and sensational rush in the 2017 driver 'silly season' is now set to end. Germany's Bild newspaper reports that Pascal Wehrlein's switch from Manor to ...

03 Jan 2017 13:10
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Jolyon Palmer hopes Renault make the "biggest step" in 2017
Jolyon Palmer is hoping that Renault make the biggest leap forward on the grid next season. As Formula One undergoes a regulation change, many experts are calling it a blank ca...

03 Jan 2017 13:03
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Esteban Ocon "knows how to deal" with Verstappen
Force India's Esteban Ocon says that he knows how to deal with Formula One's young star Max Verstappen. The two raced together in 2014 in the FIA Formula Three European...

03 Jan 2017 12:53
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Zak Brown keeping out of McLaren vs Dennis
Executive Director of McLaren Technology Group Zak Brown has said that he is deliberately keeping out of the dispute between McLaren and Ron Dennis. Ron Dennis left on gardenin...

03 Jan 2017 12:46
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2017 Ferrari engine to deliver 1000 bhp - reports
New reports are suggesting that Ferrari's 2017 engine could produce up to 1000 brake horsepower, figures of which haven't been seen since the 80's and the turbo...

03 Jan 2017 12:27
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Haas more attractive for engineers in 2017 - Romain Grosjean
Romain Grosjean believes that Haas is a much more attractive place to work for engineers after their first year in the sport. Grosjean picked up twenty nine points for Haas mea...

02 Jan 2017 15:07
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FE: Jack Nicholls on sim racing and commentating
Jack Nicholls was the Formula E commentator for the first two years of the championship before being promoted to commentate for Formula One on BBC Radio 5 Live. On Sa...

02 Jan 2017 14:53
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Bob Bell: "Nico will bring a very clear sense of direction"
Chief Technical officer at Renault Bob Bell says that the arrival of Nico Hulkenberg will bring direction to the team. Renault had a disappointing season in 2016 brin...

02 Jan 2017 14:43
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IndyCar: Max Chilton:" I've still got plenty more to learn"
Max Chilton thinks that he needs much more work on oval tracks following his maiden season with Chip Ganassi Racing. Chilton finished the championship in nineteenth, but his be...

02 Jan 2017 14:18
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Daniel Ricciardo: "Vettel probably expected to have a dream run with Ferrari"
Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo has said that Sebastian Vettel is his own worst enemy and his successful run a Red Bull is a consequence for his Ferrari frustrations. Sebastia...

02 Jan 2017 14:08
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2017 is not a "learning year" - Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen has said that he doesn't think 2017 will be a learning year for him. Verstappen will compete in his third season of Formula One next year after two successfu...

02 Jan 2017 14:01
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DTM: Audi excited by Rene Rast and Loic Duval
Audi are expecting newcomers Rene Rast and Loic Duval to slot in comfortably to the team and the racing series next season. Both drivers are having a change of scener...

02 Jan 2017 13:50
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Esteban Gutierrez confident of F1 seat
Esteban Gutierrez is confident that he will be racing in Formula One next season. The Mexican returned to the series this year with Haas but failed to score any points and was ...

02 Jan 2017 13:43
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Zak Brown: "We need to rebalance the ecosystem"
Executive Director of McLaren Technology Group Zak Brown believes that Formula One and the new owners Liberty Media need to sort out the ecosystem in the sport. McLaren drafted...

02 Jan 2017 13:33
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Jean Alesi thinks Felipe Massa's return is a mistake
Former Formula One driver Jean Alesi believes that a return to the sport for Felipe Massa would be a mistake. Massa announced his retirement at the 2016 Italian Grand Prix, whi...

02 Jan 2017 13:24
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Ferrari can go back to "being competitve" - Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that Ferrari will be a threat in 2017 despite having a poor season in 2016. Ferrari failed to win a race in 2016, with rivals Red Bull taking ...

02 Jan 2017 13:13
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Pascal Wehrlein set to join Sauber
It appears that Pascal Wehrlein is going to join Sauber after his parent team Mercedes deem him not ready to fill Nico Rosberg's shoes. The German made his Formul...

02 Jan 2017 13:04
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Adrian Newey expects 2017 grid to be spread out
Red Bull technical chief Adrian Newey has said that he expects the 2017 grid to be spread out. Formula One takes a regulations overhaul for next season, with the introduction o...

01 Jan 2017 16:59
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F1Today.net wishes you a Happy New Year!
On behalf of the entire editorial staff, we wish you a very happy and healthy 2017. It may be a better season of Formula One and other racing categories that we will provide new...

01 Jan 2017 16:41
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F1 and MotoGP can learn from each other - Jorge Lorenzo
Triple MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo believes that Formula One and MotoGP can learn a lot from each other. Lorenzo tested a Formula One car earlier this year and was pres...

31 Dec 2016 16:35
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Valtteri Bottas takes Mercedes factory tour - reports
Although a move to Mercedes has not yet been made official, it looks increasingly likely that Valtteri Bottas will join the Silver Arrows. According to reports, the Finn was sp...

31 Dec 2016 13:52
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Toto Wolff says Hamilton-Rosberg was under control
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has said that the rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg was always under control. Hamilton and Rosberg fought each other for the champio...

31 Dec 2016 13:28
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Daniel Ricciardo would "love" Hamilton as a team mate
Daniel Ricciardo has said that he would to compete alongside Lewis Hamilton as a team-mate. Speaking to Eurosport, the Australian was asked would he liked to be paired alongsid...

31 Dec 2016 13:13
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Ross Brawn credits Michael Schumacher with helping Mercedes' success
Ross Brawn has credit Michael Schumacher with helping Mercedes lay the foundations of its recent success. Schumacher joined Mercedes following their acquisition of Brawn GP and...

30 Dec 2016 16:30
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Sebastian Vettel "belongs" at Ferrari - Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti has said he would like to see Sebastian Vettel win the Formula One world championship with Ferrari. Andretti, who won the championship with Lotus in 1978, drove ...

30 Dec 2016 15:30
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Marcus Ericsson: "I've been focusing on qualifying"
Marcus Ericsson has said he has worked on improving his qualifying form in 2016. The Swede will stay at Sauber for a third successive season in 2017, and believes the groundwor...

30 Dec 2016 14:00
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Lewis Hamilton taking positives from 2016
Lewis Hamilton feels that his defeat in the 2016 title race has made him a stronger driver. The Brit's two years of dominance came to an end this year as Nico Rosberg won t...

30 Dec 2016 12:15
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Challengers to Mercedes "healthy" for F1 - Christian Horner
Red Bull boss Christian Horner thinks it will be good for Formula One is Mercedes can be challenged consistently in 2017. Red Bull ended this year as the second best team but w...

30 Dec 2016 11:30
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Dakar: Bryce Menzies forced to end Dakar dream
Bryce Menzies has been forced to withdraw from next week's Dakar Rally. The American off-road racing star injured his knee during a world record jump attempt in August. Me...

30 Dec 2016 10:45
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Red Bull one of only two teams to record profits in 2016
Red Bull Racing were one of just two teams to record a profit in the 2016 season according to a report in Autosport magazine by Formula One political authority Dieter Rencken. ...

30 Dec 2016 10:15
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Dave Ryan: "We wanted to earn the respect of the pitlane"
Manor Racing director Dave Ryan feels that Manor's performances in 2016 have earned the team the respect of their fellow competitors. The British minnows came close to coll...

30 Dec 2016 09:30
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Esteban Ocon feeling pressure at Force India
Esteban Ocon feels that he is under more pressure in 2017 after being selected as Nico Hulkenberg's replacement at Force India. The Mercedes junior began 2016 as a DTM driv...

30 Dec 2016 09:00
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Sergio Marchionne: "I don't believe a budget cap can work"
Sergio Marchionne has played down Liberty Media's attempt to introduce a budget cap into Formula One. The sport's new owners are keen to cut down on spending and the id...

29 Dec 2016 17:45
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Haas hoping to attract new staff after impressive début
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner is hoping that the American team's strong maiden Formula One campaign will help them attract new staff going forward. The team, founded...

29 Dec 2016 16:30
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On this day: Graham Hill wins first F1 title
On this day in 1962 Graham Hill won the Formula One World Championship for the first time. After an almost three month break from the last race at the beginning of October, the...

29 Dec 2016 15:50
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Remi Taffin: "I don't think we will close the gap this winter"
Renault engine chief Remi Taffin has played down expectations that Renault could close the gap to Mercedes next season. The French manufacturer is said to be working on a radic...

29 Dec 2016 14:40
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Explain stewarding decisions - David Coulthard
David Coulthard has urged the FIA to do more to explain stewarding decisions to viewers. Formula One has come under increased criticism in recent seasons for inconsistent steaw...

29 Dec 2016 13:40
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Fernando Alonso names best seasons
Fernando Alonso has revealed what he feels are his best years in Formula One. Surprisingly, the two-time champion hasn't named either of his triumphant years in his top thr...

29 Dec 2016 13:22
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McLaren forced to deny Le Mans prank
McLaren have played down an elaborate prank by a publication in Spain. Motor y Racing reported that the British manufacturer was set to take on Le Mans with Fernando Alonso an ...

29 Dec 2016 12:55
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Mercedes protégés "extraordinary" - Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff has heaped praise on Mercedes junior drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Esteban Ocon following their maiden Formula One campaign. Wehrlein started the season with Manor aft...

29 Dec 2016 11:46
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The day of Michael Schumacher's skiing accident
Three years ago today the motorsport world was shook by the news that Michael Schumacher had been involved in a serious skiing accident while on holiday in the French Alps. The...

29 Dec 2016 10:40
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Williams pays tribute to Pat Symonds
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams has paid tribute to departing technical chief Pat Symonds. Symonds leaves the team after three years, following a move from Manor...

29 Dec 2016 09:51
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Mercedes to keep an eye on Mick Schumacher
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has hinted that the marque will be keeping a close eye on young Mick Schumacher. The son of seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumach...

29 Dec 2016 09:37
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Sergio Perez hopes Esteban Ocon pushes Force India
Sergio Perez is expecting Force India to be pushed by incoming team mate Esteban Ocon next season. The Frenchman will line-up alongside Perez at the Silverstone-based team for ...

29 Dec 2016 09:31
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Pirelli want wet weather improvements
Pirelli are working hard to improve their wet weather tyre performance. That is the claim of the company's motorsport boss Paul Hembery, after a string of complaints last y...

29 Dec 2016 09:18
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Haas like DAMS - Romain Grosjean
Romain Grosjean has likened the atmosphere at Haas F1 Team to that of DAMS where he won the GP2 title in 2011. The former Renault driver has come across as critical of the Amer...

28 Dec 2016 17:55
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Christian Horner buoyed by Red Bull's 2016 resurgence
Christian Horner feels that Red Bull's resurgence in 2016 primes them for a strong start to 2017. Last year Red Bull failed to record a win amid a public falling out with e...

28 Dec 2016 17:30
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Bernie Ecclestone expecting Singapore Grand Prix to go
Bernie Ecclestone isn't expecting the SIngapore Grand Prix to renew its contract when it expires next year. The city state has hosted Formula One's premier night race a...

28 Dec 2016 17:00
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Romain Grosjean wants success with Haas
Romain Grosjean has spoke of his desire to find success with Haas in Formula One. The Franco-Swiss driver moved to the American team ahead of their maiden season after spending...

28 Dec 2016 16:30
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Toro Rosso looking to rebadge engine
Scuderia Toro Rosso are looking to rebadge their engines next season. The Red Bull junior team will return to Renault power next year after a season with racing with year-old F...

28 Dec 2016 16:00
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Honda's "pride" hit by lack of success
Honda's Formula One chief Yusuke Hasegawa has admitted that Honda's pride has taken a hit since their return to F1 last year. The Japanese marque entered the sport a ye...

28 Dec 2016 15:30
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Teams being offered commercial rights shares
New Formula One owners Liberty Media are offering shares in the sport but not voting rights. That is the claim of Germany's Auto Motor und Sport which claims that Liberty M...

28 Dec 2016 14:40
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Max Verstappen reminiscent of legends - Sir Jackie Stewart
Jackie Stewart has singled out Max Verstappen as a highlight in an otherwise "not very interesting" season. Verstappen won his first race in 2016 on his maiden outing...

28 Dec 2016 14:10
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Sir Jackie Stewart reveals earnings
Despite being retired from racing since 1973, Sir Jackie Stewart claims he still earns more money than most of the current Formula One grid. The triple world champion is still ...

28 Dec 2016 13:07
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Mark Webber thinks Nico Rosberg's retirement boosts Daniel Ricciardo's title chances
Mark Webber feels that Nico Rosberg's retirement will provide a boost to compatriot Daniel Ricciardo's title chances. Ricciardo has won more races than any other non-Me...

28 Dec 2016 12:30
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Felipe Massa refuses to be drawn on comeback talk
Felipe Massa is not commenting on whether his retirement is about to be put on hold. Massa's former Williams team mate Valtteri Bottas is expected to move to Mercedes to re...

28 Dec 2016 12:00
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Felipe Nasr "working towards" F1 stay
Felipe Nasr has admitted that he could lose his Formula One drive. The Brazilian driver is currently in negotiations to remain at Sauber, although the team are also thought to ...

28 Dec 2016 11:30
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Nico Rosberg responds to Lewis Hamilton's complaints
Nico Rosberg has hit back at Lewis Hamilton's complaints Mercedes' race team shuffle in 2016. Prior to the 2016 season, Mercedes exchanged engineers between both driver...

28 Dec 2016 11:00
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Mercedes keen to offer tests to Valentino Rossi and Sebastien Ogier
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has revealed he would like to offer a test to Valentino Rossi and Sebastien Ogier. Multipe-MotoGP champion Rossi has tested a number of time...

28 Dec 2016 10:30
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Mick Schumacher targeting F1 title
Mick Schumacher has set his sights on the Formula One world championship. The son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher will graduate to Formula Three next year after two s...

28 Dec 2016 09:48
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Niki Lauda dismisses Ross Brawn Mercedes contribution
Niki Lauda has dismissed Ross Brawn's contribution to Mercedes' recent success. Brawn rescued the team from collapse after Honda's withdrawal at the end of 2008 and...

28 Dec 2016 09:36
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Fernando Alonso is Stoffel Vandoorne's "worst enemy" in 2017
Stoffel Vandoorne must be wary of team mate Fernando Alonso in 2017 according to compatriot Jacky Ickx. The former driver told Le Soir newspaper that he will be cheering for co...

28 Dec 2016 09:23
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Nico Hulkenberg expecting to struggle in 2017
Nico Hulkenberg has admitted that 2017 could be another tough year for Renault. The German is is joining the team next season, leaving Force India who finished an impressive fo...

28 Dec 2016 09:15
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