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Sebastian Vettel: "It was Nico's day"
Sebastian Vettel has said that Nico Rosberg is "owed" respect after his world championsip triumph. The four-time champion, the last non-Mercedes driver to win the cha...

29 Nov 2016 16:26
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Sauber keen to finalise second driver signing
Sauber have set their sights on signing a second driver for 2017 as soon as possible. The Swiss team has already tied up Marcus Ericsson for next year, but the seat occupied by...

29 Nov 2016 16:03
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Nico Rosberg revels in "double" championship celebrations
After it was reported that Nico Rosberg headed for a night on the town with some of his fellow drivers following his world championship triumph on Sunday, the Mercedes driver ha...

29 Nov 2016 15:51
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New Italian Grand Prix contract signed
The Italian Grand Prix will be held at Monza for the next three years after a new deal was signed earlier today. A new three-year deal was agreed as far back at September, but ...

29 Nov 2016 15:44
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"Bumpy" Yas Marina Circuit behind Valtteri Bottas failure
Williams technical chief Pat Symonds believes the Yas Marina Circuit's bumpy surface was behind Valtteri Bottas' retirement from Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The ...

29 Nov 2016 15:30
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Christian Horner praises "brave" Nico Rosberg
Christian Horner has praised Nico Rosberg's move on Max Verstappen during Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Rosberg got by the Red Bull driver between turns eight and nine...

29 Nov 2016 15:21
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Lewis Hamilton pulls out of Pirelli tyre test
Lewis Hamilton has withdrawn from Pirelli tyre testing in Abu Dhabi. Following initial question marks over whether the outgoing champion would indeed participate in the test, H...

29 Nov 2016 15:03
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Formula One's world champion dynasties
On Sunday Nico Rosberg became only second son of a world champion to take the crown for himself, following in the footsteps of Damon Hill who matched his own father's feat i...

29 Nov 2016 12:52
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Nico Rosberg's championship in numbers
Nico Rosberg became Formula One world champion for the first time on Sunday, continuing Mercedes' reign at the top of Formula One. Here's a breakdown of Rosberg's c...

29 Nov 2016 12:33
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Rob Smedley's Williams role to change?
Claire Williams has said that Rob Smedley must decide where he is most useful amid talk of them Williams head of vehicle performance stepping back from his trackside role. Smed...

29 Nov 2016 11:33
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Christian Horner pleased with Red Bull's relationship with Renault
Christian Horner sis not concerned about renewing the team's relationship with Renault. Both sides fell out dramatically last year as Red Bull endured their first winless c...

29 Nov 2016 11:02
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Mercedes deny Lewis Hamilton refused to test
Mercedes are denying that Lewis Hamilton initially refused to test in Abu Dhabi this week. The team agreed that whichever driver won the championship would head to a Petronas e...

29 Nov 2016 10:18
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Rosbergs reject Lewis Hamilton criticism
Keke and Nico Rosberg refused to criticise Lewis Hamilton's slow driving tactics at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton slowed his pace dramatically in the hope that Rosberg...

29 Nov 2016 09:49
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Keke Rosberg makes rare paddock appearance
Keke Rosberg has finally spoken of his decision to avoid attending Grands Prix. The 1982 world champion made a rare paddock appearance on Sunday, albeit approximately 30 minute...

28 Nov 2016 17:55
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Video: The evolution of the F1 steering wheel
Like everything in Formula One, the steering wheel has been at the cutting edge of development since the very first F1 Grand Prix in 1950. From simple beginnings, F1 steering w...

28 Nov 2016 17:44
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Nico Rosberg parties with fellow drivers after title triumph
Nico Rosberg celebrated his first world championship in style last night. Not only did he perform a series of perfect donuts on the start/finish straight, but the 23-time race ...

28 Nov 2016 17:21
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Sir Jackie Stewart hits out at Lewis Hamilton after title loss
Sir Jackie Stewart has hit out at Lewis Hamilton after the way he handles his defeat in the 2016 title race. Although he congratulated new champion Nico Rosberg after the race,...

28 Nov 2016 17:06
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Jolyon Palmer laments tyre wear
Jolyon Palmer was left ruing his Renault's tyre wear in the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi. The Brit clashed with Carlos Sainz late in the race, hindering him with a...

28 Nov 2016 16:25
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Video: Fan video of Nico Rosberg's championship celebrations
Nico Rosberg's championsip celebrations can be seen from the crowd's perspective in this fan video. Following a change to parc ferme regulations at the end of 2013, &qu...

28 Nov 2016 15:50
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Romain Grosjean: "We've had a wonderful season "
Romain Grosjean has spoke positively of Haas' first season in Formula One, despite their tough finish to the season. The American team scored 29 points throughout 2016, all...

28 Nov 2016 15:14
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Manor duo at odds over collision
Manor drivers Esteban Ocon and Pascal Wehrlein have offered differing accounts of their collision during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The pair made contact at turn 11 when Ocon, s...

28 Nov 2016 14:57
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Felipe Massa "proud" after final race
Felipe Massa has said he ended his career exactly as he started, "fighting up to the last lap". The Brazilian has retired from Formula One after 14 seasons, racing fo...

28 Nov 2016 14:50
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WEC: Porsche drops Romain Dumas and Marc Lieb
Porsche have dropped Romain Dumas and Marc Lieb, despite them forming two thirds of the FIA Would Endurance Championship winning trio from this season alongside Neel Jani. Thei...

28 Nov 2016 13:06
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GP2: Prema to be de facto Ferrari junior team in 2017
Prema have announced that they will run Ferrari protégés Charles Leclerc and Antonio Fuoco in the 2017 GP2 season. The pair finished first and third in the 2016 G...

28 Nov 2016 12:27
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Christian Horner puzzled by Mercedes' call to Hamilton
Red Bull boss Christian Horner feels Mercedes were "naive" to think that Lewis Hamilton wouldn't try to slow down Nico Rosberg in the final race of the season. Me...

28 Nov 2016 11:54
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Toto Wolff "in two minds" over Lewis Hamilton
Toto Wolff has admitted to being "in two minds" over Lewis Hamilton's driving in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The three-time world champion defied team instructions ...

28 Nov 2016 11:07
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Poor management structure behind Ferrari struggles - Gerhard Berger
Gerhard Berger has singled out Ferrari's management structure as a reason for their struggles. The Italian team failed to win a race all season for only the second time in ...

28 Nov 2016 10:21
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Sensational reports claim of Lewis Hamilton sacking after Abu Dhabi antics
The British press are sensationally claiming that Lewis Hamilton could be suspended or even "sacked" after defying team orders during Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix...

28 Nov 2016 09:57
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Sebastian Vettel: "The whole team deserves the podium today"
Sebastian Vettel sounded relived after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Ferrari claiming their first podium finish since September's Italian Grand Prix. Vettel finished the s...

27 Nov 2016 17:34
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Max Verstappen: "I'm very pleased"

Max Verstappen was pleased with his charge to fourth in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after spinning on the opening lap. The Red Bull driver made contact with Nico Hulkenberg on the...

27 Nov 2016 17:21
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Paddy Lowe refuses to criticise Lewis Hamilton
Paddy Lowe is refusing to criticise Lewis Hamilton after the outgoing champion ignored team orders. The Mercedes technical chief demanded Hamilton speed up, amid fears that he ...

27 Nov 2016 17:09
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Fourth "an amazing result" for Force India
Force India sporting director Andy Stevenson spoke about Force India securing fourth in the constructor standings. The Silverstone-based team enjoyed their most successful seas...

27 Nov 2016 17:06
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Jenson Button: "I'm the happiest man on the planet"
Despite retiring from his final Formula One race, Jenson Button says that he is the happiest man on the planet. Button clipped a kerb at turn nine on lap 12 of the Abu Dhabi Gr...

27 Nov 2016 16:49
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Nico Rosberg: "Not the most enjoyable race I've ever had"
Nico Rosberg has described his stress in the championship-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, calling it "not the most enjoyable race I've ever had". Rosberg finally c...

27 Nov 2016 16:47
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Lewis Hamilton still positive despite defeat
Lewis Hamilton insists he still feels "great" despite missing out on a fourth world championship. Hamilton's win in the final race of the season was not enough fo...

27 Nov 2016 16:37
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Nico Rosberg claims his first world championship as Lewis Hamilton wins in Abu Dhabi
Nico Rosberg has won the 2016 Formula One world championship after finishing second to Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi. Rosberg's title comes 34 years after ...

27 Nov 2016 15:42
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Williams give Felipe Massa his Brazil GP car as a leaving present
Williams have gifted Felipe Massa with the car he raced in the Brazilian Grand Prix as a leaving present. The Brazilian retires from Formula One after this weekend, and William...

27 Nov 2016 14:57
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Mercedes could save German Grand Prix
Mercedes could help rescue the German Grand Prix. That is the claim of the comapny's motorsport boss, Toto Wolff. The race looks set to be scrapped from the 2017 schedule ...

27 Nov 2016 14:54
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Pirelli keen to improve wet weather tyres
Pirelli is keen to utilise drivers' feedback to improve their wet weather tyres. That is the claim of Pirelli's Mario Isola following a meeting with drivers in Abu Dhab...

27 Nov 2016 14:48
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Renault boss admits to "battles" with Kevin Magnussen
Renault team boss Frederic Vasseur has admitted to clashes with the departing Kevin Magnussen. Magnussen will move to Haas next season, after rejecting a one-year contract exte...

27 Nov 2016 14:34
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Sebastian Vettel pays tribute to Dr. Aki Hintsa
Sebastian Vettel has paid tribute to former McLaren doctor Aki Hintsa, who passed away last week at the age of 58. Hintsa, despite working for McLaren, helped Vettel gain fitne...

27 Nov 2016 13:56
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Jorge Lorenzo backing Nico Rosberg
Former-MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo has said he would like to see Nico Rosberg win the world championship. The Spaniard, who recently tested Mercedes' 2014 car, was asked ...

27 Nov 2016 13:47
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Esteban Gutierrez keen on Ferrari return
Esteban Gutierrez has revealed that he could return to Ferrari next season. The Mexican served as a test and reserve driver for the Italian team last year, before moving to Fer...

27 Nov 2016 13:24
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GP2: Pierre Gasly crowned GP2 champion
Pierre Gasly has been crowned the 2016 GP2 champion, defeating rookie Antonio Giovinazzi who went into this weekend with the points lead. Alex Lynn won the final race of the se...

27 Nov 2016 11:56
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GP3: Jake Hughes rounds off 2016 season with victory
Jake Hughes has won the final race of the 2016 GP3 championship in Abu Dhabi. Hughes started the race from second on the grid and took the lead going into turn one, pushing Kon...

27 Nov 2016 11:05
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GP2: Pierre Gasly wins to bring title fight to the wire
Pierre Gasly won the GP2 feature race at Abu Dhabi to bring the title fight to the last race of the season. Gasly led from the start but had to cut through traffic after stoppi...

26 Nov 2016 16:47
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Carlos Sainz: "It has been a very tough weekend to finish the season off"
Carlos Sainz was left lamenting Toro Rosso's lack of running after a difficult qualifying session. The team were parked by the FIA after two punctures for Daniil Kvyat on F...

26 Nov 2016 16:26
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Nico Rosberg: "I'll go for the win"
Nico Rosberg has vowed to "go for the win" in tomorrow's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The German only needs a podium to guarantee him a first world championship crown, b...

26 Nov 2016 16:14
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Lewis Hamilton: "Perfect position for tomorrow"
Lewis Hamilton was thrilled to claim pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The pole was Hamilton's 61st, and moves him one step closer to idol Ayrton S...

26 Nov 2016 15:50
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Lewis Hamilton claims pole position for title showdown
Lewis Hamilton has beaten Nico Rosberg to pole position for the championship-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton's fastest lap of one minute 38.755 seconds was three te...

26 Nov 2016 15:01
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Bernie Ecclestone "surprised" by German Grand Prix axe
Bernie Ecclestone has said he is "surprised" that the German Grand Prix will not go ahead next year. The race at Hockenheim was scratched from the 2017 schedule earli...

26 Nov 2016 14:55
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McLaren have been focussing on 2017 "from Silverstone"
Fernando Alonso has revealed that McLaren switched their focus to 2017 in July. The Spaniard has been extremely critical of current Formula One regulations in recent seasons, b...

26 Nov 2016 14:51
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Safety car standing starts met with a mixed response
Formula One has agreed to implement a new rule from next year which will see standing starts after every safety car period. The idea has been met with a mixed response and is s...

26 Nov 2016 14:47
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FIA to listen to drivers before Halo introduction
The FIA will listen to drivers before deciding whether to introduce the controversial 'Halo' cockpit protection concept in 2018. Although the Grand Prix Drivers' As...

26 Nov 2016 14:41
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Pirelli hold talks with drivers
Pirelli met with Formula One drivers in Abu Dhabi after yet more criticism of the Italian firm's wet weather tyres. Multiple drivers blamed F1's sole tyre supplier for ...

26 Nov 2016 14:37
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Pascal Wehrlein to Sauber reports denied
Reports that Pascal Wehrlein has agreed to move to Sauber next season have been denied by all teams involved in the alleged deal. Many have claimed that the Mercedes-backed dri...

26 Nov 2016 14:32
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Romain Grosjean backs Esteban Gutierrez axe
Romain Grosjean has given his blessing to Haas' decision to swap Esteban Gutierrez with Kevin Magnussen. Gutierrez will leave the team at the end of the year after failing ...

26 Nov 2016 14:27
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Lewis Hamilton "too preoccupied" earlier in the season - Bas Leinders
Ex Formula One tester Bas Leinders thinks Lewis Hamilton lost focus earlier in the season. Hamilton trails Nico Rosberg as F1 enters it's final round, and despite Hamilton&...

26 Nov 2016 14:19
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Too great a "risk" if Nico Rosberg collides with Lewis Hamilton - Gerhard Berger
Gerhard Berger has said that Nico Rosberg can't risk a clash with Lewis Hamilton this weekend. Berger, who handled Rosberg's contract negotiations earlier this year, sa...

26 Nov 2016 13:59
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Toto Wolff okay with Lewis Hamilton's "tricks"
Mercedes bosses think that Lewis Hamilton is employing mind tricks in a bid to defeat Nico Rosberg this weekend. Hamilton must win on Sunday to stand any chance of winning the ...

26 Nov 2016 13:53
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Manor on the verge of another buyout
Manor boss Stephen Fitzpatrick has admitted that the team is in the process of being sold. After being expected to lose out on the prize money for finishing tenth after Sauber&...

26 Nov 2016 13:39
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GP3: Charles Leclerc: "It feels so good"
Charles Leclerc was crowned GP3 champion today after a long season of fighting. Despite claiming the championship, Leclerc retired from the first race this weekend after contac...

26 Nov 2016 12:49
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Fantasy F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: at least 225 euro in prizes!
Fantasy F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: at least 225 euro in prizes! Why play Fantasy Formula 1? Your engagement with the F1 will further increase. It is not about one driver, but ...

26 Nov 2016 12:14
Sebastian Vettel moves to the top in final practice
Sebastian Vettel proved that his gearbox failure yesterday would prove to be no hindrance over the rest of the weekend by topping final practice. Vettel's time of one minut...

26 Nov 2016 12:09
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GP3: Charles Leclerc crowned 2016 GP3 champion
Charles Leclerc has clinched the 2016 GP3 championship after the first race of the weekend at Abu Dhabi. Leclerc took the title, despite retiring from the race after suffering ...

26 Nov 2016 10:05
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Images from Abu Dhabi
The Formula One season comes to an end this weekend with the final Grand Prix of the season in Abu Dhabi. A titanic title battle is set, with Mercedes duo Nico Rosberg and Lewi...

25 Nov 2016 17:45
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Sebastian Vettel not fazed by stoppage
Sebastian Vettel doesn't expect his early exit from second practice to have any lasting impact on his race weekend. Despite finishing the session third fastest, Vettel was ...

25 Nov 2016 17:25
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GP2: Pierre Gasly claims pole position for race one in Abu Dhabi
Pierre Gasly claimed pole position for the first GP2 race of the weekend in Abu Dhabi The Frenchman's time of one minute 47.476 seconds crucially took a vit...

25 Nov 2016 16:40
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Jenson Button wearing special helmet in Abu Dhabi
Jenson Button is sporting a special helmet design for his final Grand Prix this weekend. The design is the same as his regular one but features the slogan "The journey is ...

25 Nov 2016 16:34
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No point in title challengers "doing anything different" - Kimi Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen has said that his experience of a title fight shows that Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton would not change their approach this weekend. Raikkonen narrowly won the...

25 Nov 2016 16:20
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