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Felipe Massa not ruling out Mercedes seat
Even newly retired drivers are being linked with Nico Rosberg's surprisingly vacant Mercedes seat for 2017. Rumours have mentioned Jenson Button as a contender to reunite wi...

05 Dec 2016 15:20
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Valentino Rossi says Wolff 'has my number'
The rumours linking potential names with Nico Rosberg's newly vacant 2017 seat are getting wilder by the moment. MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi, who strongly flirted with a sw...

05 Dec 2016 14:49
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Pascal Wehrlein feels 'ready' for Mercedes job
Pascal Wehrlein has declared himself "ready" to step up and become Lewis Hamilton's new Mercedes teammate. Bosses Niki Lauda and Toto Wolff say almost the entire F...

05 Dec 2016 14:07
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Stewards look to end subjective corner cutting penalties
Formula One could end it's subjective views on corner cutting by modifying track layouts that would naturally punish a driver if he goes off-track. The issue was brou...

04 Dec 2016 17:49
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Dave Ryan: "We still have big strides to make"
Racing Director of Manor Dave Ryan says that the team needs to make big strides in 2017 if they are to move up the grid. Manor finished bottom of the points table this sea...

04 Dec 2016 16:15
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Toto Wolff not willing to chase top drivers
Toto Wolff has admitted that he is unwilling to chase after top drivers such as Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel as Mercedes search for a replacement for Nico Rosb...

04 Dec 2016 15:14
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Dr Helmut Marko: "We are convinced that we will fight for both titles in 2017"
Head of driver development at Red Bull Racing Dr Helmut Marko has said that he thinks Red Bull will challenge Mercedes for both driver and constructor titles next year. 2017 se...

04 Dec 2016 13:53
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Max Verstappen: "Winning awards is great recognition"

Max Verstappen has said that winning two awards at the FIA prize giving gala in Vienna is great recognition for him. Verstappen scooped up the Personality of the Year and Actio...

04 Dec 2016 13:37
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Lewis Hamilton: "New team-mate must be able to withstand pressure"
After four seasons having driven alongside Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton will enter next year with a new teammate. New world champion Nico Rosberg made the announcement la...

04 Dec 2016 13:22
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WEC: Porsche confirm 2017 line up
Porsche Team LMP1 have confirmed that André Lotterer, Nick Tandy and Earl Bamber will all drive for them in the 2017 World Endurance Championship. Neel Jani, Nick T...

04 Dec 2016 13:08
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Lewis Hamilton avoids penalty for defying team orders
Lewis Hamilton has avoided being sanctioned by his team after he refused to follow team orders. At last weekend's season finale at Abu Dhabi, Hamilton was told multiple tim...

04 Dec 2016 12:55
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Daniel Riccirardo: "Nico has given someone an amazing Christmas present"
Daniel Ricciardo has said that Nico Rosberg's retirement has gifted someone an unbelievable Christmas present. Rosberg announced at the FIA awards gala that he would be ret...

04 Dec 2016 09:00
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Jean Alesi surprised by "perfect" Rosberg
Former Formula One driver Jean Alesi admits that he is one of many that was shocked by Nico Rosberg's retirement. The ex-Ferrari pilot labels Rosberg as "perfect...

04 Dec 2016 08:30
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Lewis Hamilton: "I drove with more heart"
Lewis Hamilton believes he drove the 2016 with more heart compared to his team-mate, despite losing the championship. Hamilton endured an up and down season in which he had rel...

03 Dec 2016 15:19
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Niki Lauda took Rosberg's retirement "badly"
Non-executive chairman of Mercedes said that he took the news of Nico Rosberg's retirement badly and did not expect it at all. Rosberg announced on Friday that he is walkin...

03 Dec 2016 14:49
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IndyCar: Marco Andretti delighted with Takuma Sato deal
Michael Andretti is confident that the addition of Takuma Sato will be massively beneficial for both the team and Sato. Andretti Autosport announced on Friday that the former F...

03 Dec 2016 13:44
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Biggest names line up for Rosberg's seat
Multiple candidates are lining up after new world champion Nico Rosberg shocked the sporting world with the announcement of his retirement. "Not a lot surprises me, b...

03 Dec 2016 13:14
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Jenson Button: "Hamilton and Alonso the toughest"
Jenson Button has stated that his two toughest team-mates in F1 were Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. Button was paired with Hamilton from 2010-2012 and Alonso from 2015-201...

03 Dec 2016 13:05
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Nico Rosberg's career to date
Nico Rosberg announced yesterday that he is retiring from Formula One, only days after winning the championship. The news was a shock to all and here at F1Today, we look back o...

03 Dec 2016 10:56
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Daniel Ricciardo looking forward to training
Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that he is looking forward to training for the 2017 season, as it will be high intensity. Next season will see wider and faster cars introduced, w...

03 Dec 2016 10:48
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Daniel Ricciardo "raised his game" when Verstappen was promoted - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says that Daniel Ricciardo raised his game after Max Verstappen was promoted to Red Bull. Verstappen took the step up after this year's Russian Grand Prix, ...

03 Dec 2016 09:30
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Jean Todt pays tribute to Nico Rosberg
FIA president Jean Todt has paid tribute to Nico Rosberg following his decision to retire from Formula One. The German announced his decision ahead of the FIA's prize givin...

02 Dec 2016 17:45
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Nico Rosberg recieves worldwide support
Drivers and teams from all around the world have paid their respects to the retiring Nico Rosberg. After the shock announcement came earlier today, messages flooded in from all...

02 Dec 2016 17:30
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Who will replace Nico Rosberg?
Nico Rosberg's surprise retirement from Formula One has sent shockwaves through the sport. The decision, taken after he won the world championship on Sunday, leaves a vacan...

02 Dec 2016 16:15
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Rio Haryanto working on F1 return
Rio Haryanto insists he must be back on the Formula One grid next year if he is to continue his F1 career. Indonesia's first F1 driver lost his seat at Manor over the summe...

02 Dec 2016 16:00
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Sebastian Vettel feels early season woes cost Ferrari second
Sebastian Vettel thinks that the start of Ferrari's season is what cost them a chance to finish ahead of Red Bull in the constructors' standings. Ferrari looked set to ...

02 Dec 2016 15:35
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Bernie Ecclestone confirms French GP reports
Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed plans are in place to resurrect the French Grand Prix. For the first time in over a decade, a Grand Prix is set to return to France in 2008, wit...

02 Dec 2016 15:00
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Baku organisers explain name change
Azerbaijan Grand Prix organisers have described the reason behind the name change of the race in Baku. Dubbed the European Grand Prix for its inaugural race, the race will be k...

02 Dec 2016 14:27
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Nico Rosberg announces Formula One retirement
Nico Rosberg has sensationally announced he is to retire from Formula One with immediate effect. Rosberg spoke of his decision before being officially crowned as Formula One wo...

02 Dec 2016 14:21
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Finali Mondiali kicks off at Daytona
Ferrari's annual end of year celebration has kicked off at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. Finali Mondiali, or World Finals, brings all of Ferrari's one-make...

02 Dec 2016 13:30
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Dr. Helmut Marko: "We are convinced that we will fight for both titles in 2017"
Red Bull expect to fight for both the drivers' and constructors' championships next season. That is the claim of Red Bull motorsport advisor Dr. Helmut Marko after the ...

02 Dec 2016 13:00
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Kevin Magnussen: "I wish Renault all the best in the future"
Kevin Magnussen feels his season with Renault has been a learning experience. The former McLaren driver was drafted in by the Anglo-French team as a late replacement for the ca...

02 Dec 2016 12:30
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Teams wanted race changes, not Bernie Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone is opposed to drastic changes to the Grand Prix weekend according to Sauber boss Monisha Kaltenborn. It was earlier reported that the F1 supremo was seeking a...

02 Dec 2016 12:00
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Nico Rosberg refuses to discuss Lewis Hamilton quit threats
Nico Rosberg is refusing to comment on speculation that his team mate Lewis Hamilton threatened to quit Mercedes earlier this year. Hamilton reportedly handed his notice in aft...

02 Dec 2016 11:30
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French GP set for return
France looks set to finally make its return to the Formula One calendar in 2018 according to a number of French-language publications. L'Equipe daily, RMC and Europe 1 radi...

02 Dec 2016 10:55
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Sauber set 2017 car homologation date
Sauber is set to be the first team to homologate their 2017 car. Auto Motor und Sport claims that the Swiss team will present their new car to the FIA on 19 December. After co...

02 Dec 2016 10:19
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Red Bull confirm Exxon signing
Red Bull have confirmed that Exxon Mobil will join them as their official fuel and lubricants partner from next year. The move brings an end to the oil firm's lengthy partn...

02 Dec 2016 10:04
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Juan Pablo Montoya - Max Verstappen being singled out
Juan Pablo Montoya reckons that Max Verstappen is being singled out for his aggressive overtaking style. Speaking to former team McLaren, Montoya said that it is similar to how...

01 Dec 2016 17:59
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WEC: GTE given world championship status
The GTE class of the FIA World Endurance Championship has been given world championship status. The elevation for the class puts it's status as equal to the LMP1 class of t...

01 Dec 2016 17:30
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Dr. Helmut Marko vindicated by Max Verstappen performances
Red Bull motorsport advisor Dr. Helmut Marko feels that Max Verstappen's performances in 2016 have proved everyone wrong who doubted the energy drink company when they promo...

01 Dec 2016 17:00
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FIA after more consistent stewarding
The FIA are looking to make stewarding decisions more consistent. In the recent world motorsport council meeting in Vienna, a number of ideas were posed, including video review...

01 Dec 2016 15:49
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Nico Rosberg unsure of 2017 race number
Nico Rosberg has revealed that he is unsure what number he will race with next season. Since 2014, drivers have been required to have their own number to keep for the duration ...

01 Dec 2016 14:52
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Lewis Hamilton pays tribute to Nico Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to world champion team mate Nico Rosberg. The Brit had previously appeared somewhat reserved in his support for Rosberg's championship win, ...

01 Dec 2016 14:00
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Jenson Button reveals Ferrari regret
Jenson Button has admitted he would have loved to have driven for Ferrari in his Formula One career. Button drove for a number of teams during his career, including Williams an...

01 Dec 2016 13:30
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WTCC: WTCC adds joker laps for street races
The World Touring Car Championship are planning to add rallycross-style joker laps to street races in a bid to make the races more interesting. The concept, subject to FIA appr...

01 Dec 2016 13:00
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Damon Hill scoffs at Lewis Hamilton quit rumours
Damon Hill has played down speculation that Lewis Hamilton could quit Mercedes. In Abu Dhabi, Hamilton refused to elaborate on rumours he almost quit the team after his collisi...

01 Dec 2016 12:30
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WTCC: WTCC schedule unveiled
The FIA have announced a reduced 10 event calendar for the 2017 World Touring Car Championship. The schedule, down from 12 this year, will see a return to Macau after this year...

01 Dec 2016 12:00
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German world champions fail to connect with the public - Niki Lauda
Niki Lauda has said that the German people do not connect with the country's world champions. Two of the last three champions, Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel have herald...

01 Dec 2016 11:35
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Lance Stroll was "worried" about Canadian Grand Prix
Lance Stroll has admitted his relief that the Canadian Grand Prix will take place in 2017. The race in Montreal was originally listed as "subject to confirmation" but...

01 Dec 2016 11:21
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Jenson Button's 2017 role "perfect"
Mc:aren racing director Eric Boullier thinks that Jenson Button will be "perfect" in his role for the team in 2017. Despite claiming that last Sunday's Abu Dhabi ...

01 Dec 2016 11:00
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Kimi Raikkonen's manager hails his 2016 campaign
Kimi Raikkonen's manager Steve Robertson has hailed the Finn's season as "amazing". Raikkonen and Ferrari team mate Sebastian Vettel spent much of the year tr...

01 Dec 2016 10:49
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Nico Rosberg "showed that he is the right world champion"
Niki Lauda belives that Abu Dhabi showed that Nico Rosberg deserved to win the championship. Amid the controversy over Lewis Hamilton's tactics during the race, Niki Lauda ...

01 Dec 2016 10:21
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FIA confirms 2017 schedule
The FIA have confirmed a 20-race schedule for the 2017 season. The calendar sees Germany axed from the schedule once again, having been absent in 2015, and Brazil being confirm...

01 Dec 2016 09:58
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BTCC: Runner-up Tordoff moves to British GT
2016 British Touring Car Championship runner-up Sam Tordoff will switch to British GT next year. The 27-year-old will pilot a Lamborghini Huracan GT3 for Barwell Motorsport alo...

30 Nov 2016 18:00
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Nico Rosberg's potential was "pretty clear" - Claire Williams
Claire Williams has said she always knew that Nico Rosberg had the potential to be a world champion. The German began his career with Williams in 2006 before moving to Mercedes...

30 Nov 2016 17:45
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Red Bull still keen to get Pierre Gasly into F1
Red Bull insist that Pierre Gasly still has a future in Formula One despite being overlooked by the energy drink brand for a Toro Rosso seat for next year. The Frenchman was cr...

30 Nov 2016 17:30
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Nico Rosberg wants Lewis Hamilton tactic talk to stop
Nico Rosberg has demanded an end to discussion's over Lewis Hamilton's tactics during Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton purposely slowed to put team mate Rosb...

30 Nov 2016 17:00
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New McLaren boss Jost Capito demanding improvements in 2017
New McLaren boss Jost Capito is expecting improvements in 2017. The German, a fresh addition to the team after leading Volkswagen to three titles in as many years in the World ...

30 Nov 2016 16:30
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Maurizio Arrivabene glad to end the season on a high
Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene has said the podium finish for Sebastian Vettel in Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix provided the team with a much-needed boost. The Italian sq...

30 Nov 2016 15:41
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Toto Wolff certain equal driver treatment is the correct approach
Toto Wolff has defended Mercedes decision to offer equal treatment to both of their drivers. Both Lewis Hamilton and newly-crowned champion Nico Rosberg have both had equal sta...

30 Nov 2016 14:45
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Esteban Gutierrez in management reshuffle
Esteban Gutierrez has altered his management team in a bid to secure a seat on the 2017 Formula One grid. The Mexican has been ousted from Haas, being replaced by Kevin Magnuss...

30 Nov 2016 14:18
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Daniel Ricciardo "the peasants' world champion"
Daniel Ricciardo has declared himself "the peasants' world champion" for 2016 after he finished third in the championship, only behind the dominant Mercedes pairin...

30 Nov 2016 13:44
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Felipe Massa aiming for TV role in 2017
Felipe Massa has revealed that he is in talks to become a Formula One pundit on television. Brazil's UOL Esporte claims the Brazilian is set to embark on a television caree...

30 Nov 2016 13:10
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Sebastian Vettel was wary of title fight
Sebastian Vettel has admitted he was wary of disrupting the championship fight in the closing stages of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. However, he denied that he deliberately held b...

30 Nov 2016 12:30
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Kevin Magnussen keen to get to work with Haas
Kevin Magnussen has said he is looking forward to working with the more "straightforward" Haas team next year. The Dane, who was spotted in meetings with his new boss...

30 Nov 2016 11:55
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Past and present drivers back Lewis Hamilton's tactics
A number of Formula One drivers are backing Lewis Hamilton in the wake of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy. Hamilton was asked to increase his pace by his Mercedes team aft...

30 Nov 2016 11:15
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Honda aiming for McLaren podiums in 2017
Honda have set their sights on returning to the podium next season. McLaren's engine partner has struggled since returning to Formula One last year and despite steady progr...

30 Nov 2016 10:15
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Pascal Wehrlein "sad" to miss out on 10th
Pascal Wehrlein has admitted he is "sad" to see Manor miss out on 10th in the championship, having been in the position for much of the season. Wehrlein scored the te...

30 Nov 2016 09:50
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Nico Rosberg thanks parents with home video
Nico Rosberg thanked his parents via social media following his world championship win by sharing a home video from when he was a child. The video, which can be seen below, dep...

29 Nov 2016 17:35
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Toto Wolff pays tribute to Nico Rosberg
Toto Wolff has paid tribute to new world champion Nico Rosberg following his title triumph on Sunday. After two years of finishing second to Lewis Hamilton, Rosberg finally too...

29 Nov 2016 16:47
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