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2017 challenge "won't be perceived on TV" according to Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff has said that while next year's cars will cause lap times to fall by "several seconds", the increased difficulty of the cars will be difficult to see on...

23 Nov 2016 14:32
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Fernando Alonso: "Next year we want to do the final step"
Fernando Alonso feels that next year's regulations overhaul will provide McLaren with the perfect opportunity to regain their form. The British team have been winless since...

23 Nov 2016 13:55
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BTCC: Vauxhall to return to the BTCC
Vauxhall will return to the British Touring Car Championship next year after linking up with Power Maxed Racing. The team will field a pair of new Astras, and will be a full ma...

23 Nov 2016 13:41
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Felipe Massa: "It’s going to be another emotional one!"
Felipe Massa has admitted that the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend will be another emotional Grand Prix weekend for him. The Brazilian crashed out of his final home race just...

23 Nov 2016 12:53
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Nico Hulkenberg: "I want to enjoy this last race together"
Nico Hulkenberg has said this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be "special" as he competes for Force India for the final time. The German will move to Renault ...

23 Nov 2016 12:32
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Record online numbers expected for Yas Marina Circuit
Yas Marina Circuit are expecting record numbers on their social media accounts during the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend. The circuit not only plays host to th...

23 Nov 2016 12:09
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Nico Rosberg "in a good place" ahead of title decider
Nico Rosberg has said he feels "confident" going into the championship decider in Abu Dhabi this weekend. The German, who has missed out to Lewis Hamilton for the las...

23 Nov 2016 11:37
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Canadian Grand Prix secured
The Canadian Grand Prix will go ahead next year. The news comes after the race was listed as subject to confirmation, following a delay to promised circuit improvements. But t...

23 Nov 2016 10:43
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No Christmas lunch for Ferrari employees
Ferrari could have cancelled their Christmas lunch this year according to a well connected Italian journalist. Ferrari media insider Leo Turrini, says that 'friends' ha...

23 Nov 2016 10:35
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GP2: Antonio Giovinazzi "thinking only of Abu Dhabi"
Antonio Giovinazzi is looking to secure the GP2 title this weekend. The Italian rookie currently leads the standings by seven points from Red Bull protégé Pierre ...

23 Nov 2016 10:14
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Daniil Kvyat preparing for more physical 2017
Daniil Kvyat is looking forward to putting a tough 2016 behind him, and is looking forward to preparing for 2017. The Russian had a tough time this year, being dropped by Red B...

23 Nov 2016 09:46
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McLaren in need of a title sponsor - Zak Brown
New McLaren executive director Zak Brown has said that McLaren need a new title sponsor. The team has been without a primary backer since Vodafone chose to not renew their cont...

22 Nov 2016 17:21
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Haas has been working on their 2017 car all season
Romain Grosjean has revealed that Haas have been working on their 2017 car throughout the year. Haas began their time in Formula One impressively by finishing in the top six in...

22 Nov 2016 17:09
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Abu Dhabi "isn’t a track that will naturally suit our package" - Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso feels that McLaren could struggle in Abu Dhabi this weekend. McLaren have made steady progress throughout the season but the two-time champion still expects dif...

22 Nov 2016 17:03
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Alfonso Celis Jr. to get FP1 outing in Abu Dhabi
Sahara Force India have revealed that Nico Hulkenberg will sit out of first practice in his final race weekend with the team. Alfonso Celis Jr. will make his sixth free practic...

22 Nov 2016 16:54
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Eric Boullier "incredibly proud" despite McLaren difficulties
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has said that while the team are still not where they would like to be, he is "incredibly proud" of the steps they have made in r...

22 Nov 2016 16:34
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Sergio Perez: "Nobody wants to have a bad final race"
Sergio Perez is looking to end the 2016 Formula One season on a high. The Mexican has been instrumental in Force India's rise to fourth in the constructors' standings, ...

22 Nov 2016 15:53
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Mercedes ready to manage tension
Mercedes technical chief Paddy Lowe insists that the team will be ready to deal with any potential tension between title rivals Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton. The Silver Arro...

22 Nov 2016 15:12
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Nico Rosberg not going to drive dirty according to Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton thinks that Nico Rosberg won't play dirty in the championship showdown this weekend. The German holds a 12-point lead in the championship going into the fina...

22 Nov 2016 14:50
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BTCC: Matt Simpson joins Team Dynamics for 2017
Matt Simpson will return for a second season in the British Touring Car Championship next year, once again behind the wheel of a Honda Civic Type R. However, after his dé...

22 Nov 2016 14:20
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Toto Wolff not interested in F1 role
Toto Wolff has reiterated that he is not interested in succeeding Bernie Ecclestone. F1 sponsor guru Zak Brown had been tipped for the role but was yesterday unveiled as an exe...

22 Nov 2016 12:38
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Thierry Boutsen tips Stoffel Vandoorne for success
Former Formula One driver Thierry Boutsen feels Stoffel Vandoorne has what it takes to become F1's next Max Verstappen-like sensation. The Beligian will make hiss full-time...

22 Nov 2016 12:02
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Jacques Villeneuve: "He has the championship in his pocket"
Jacques Villeneuve feels that Alain Prost-esque Nico Rosberg will deserve to win the championship this year. The German is within touching difference of his first title, holdin...

22 Nov 2016 11:13
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WEC: Jenson Button also keen on a Le Mans future
Jenson Button has said he would like to race at Le Mans in the future. Recently, Button's McLaren team mate Fernando Alonso hinted that he may already have a deal in place ...

22 Nov 2016 10:54
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Mixed feelings on 2017 for Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff has admitted to mixed feelings about 2017. Next year will see a huge regulation overhaul that will bring major aerodynamic changes that Wolff thinks will bring an &q...

22 Nov 2016 10:23
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Zak Brown takes up executive director role at McLaren
Zak Brown has been appointed executive director of McLaren Technology Group. The American, who takes up the role in the wake of Ron Dennis' controversial departure last wee...

22 Nov 2016 09:44
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Jenson Button looking forward to "hugely emotional" final race
Jenson Button is looking forward to concluding his Formula One career this weekend and starting a new "chapter" in his career. While not officially retiring, Button w...

21 Nov 2016 17:45
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Warren Buffet to play a role in F1 takeover?
Warren Buffet could become a key player in Liberty Media's takeover of Formula One. The American Billionaire, the third richest man in the world according to Forbes, is rep...

21 Nov 2016 17:20
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Sergio Perez eager to get to work with "impressive" Esteban Ocon
Sergio Perez is looking forward to partnering young Esteban Ocon next season. The Frenchman will move to Force India after half a season with Manor, and Perez can't wait to...

21 Nov 2016 16:45
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Malaysia Grand Prix to end after 2018
The Malaysia Grand Prix will be off the Formula One calendar after the 2018 season. That is the claim of the country’s tourism and culture minister, with the race set to ...

21 Nov 2016 16:11
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Lewis Hamilton looking to win despite "pretty impossible odds"
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he is faced with "pretty impossible odds" as he looks to win his fourth Formula One title in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Hamilton is curr...

21 Nov 2016 16:00
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Romain Grosjean has his sights set on Haas wins
Romain Grosjean is aiming for podiums and wins with Haas after notching up points during the American team's début season. Grosjean finished in the top six in the fi...

21 Nov 2016 15:50
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McLaren confirm Apple talks
McLaren have admitted that talks did take place with Apple over a potential takeover. The American tech giant was reported back in September to be in discussions to buy out McL...

21 Nov 2016 15:15
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WEC: Fernando Alonso hints at WEC deal
Fernando Alonso has dropped the firmest hint yet that he will race in the World Endurance Championship when his time in Formula One comes to an end. The Spaniard has long been ...

21 Nov 2016 14:35
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Sauber retain Marcus Ericsson
Sauber have announced that they will be keeping Marcus Ericsson for a third season in 2017. The announcement, which was expected, leaves just three unconfirmed seats on the gri...

21 Nov 2016 13:31
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Bernie Ecclestone wants two races per weekend
Bernie Ecclestone has proposed another radical change to the Grand Prix weekend. The Formula One supremo has suggested a number of radical changes over the years, with almost a...

21 Nov 2016 13:31
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Halo criticisms continue
More criticisms have been levied against the head protection device formerly known as the 'Halo'. The head protection is set to be introduced in 2018 after drivers call...

21 Nov 2016 11:46
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Williams "wanted to take the pressure off" Lance Stroll with testing programme
Williams are refusing to elaborate on Lance Stroll's reported test programme ahead of his Formula One début next year. The Formula Three champion will move up to F1 ...

21 Nov 2016 10:51
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Aldo Costa not interested in Ferrari return
Aldo Costa has ruled out a return to Ferrari return to Ferrari. The Italian left the team in 2011, after being behind their last championship winning cars in 2007 and 2008. Co...

21 Nov 2016 10:50
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Niki Lauda: "Max Verstappen is one of the best drivers I've ever seen"

Max Verstappen has the potential to be the best driver in the history of Formula One according to Niki Lauda, but he needs to be "careful". Speaking to Diario de Ibiz...

21 Nov 2016 09:48
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Singapore Grand Prix future in doubt
The Singapore Grand Prix is facing an uncertain future That is the claim of F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, despite the fact that unlike Canada, Germany, and Brazil, it was not l...

21 Nov 2016 09:39
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GP2: Louis Deletraz joins Carlin for Abu Dhabi
Carlin is pleased to welcome Louis Delétraz to the team for the final race of the 2016 GP2 Series at Abu Dhabi. Delétraz has been competing in the Formula V8 3.5 S...

18 Nov 2016 14:15
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Ron Dennis planning reconciliation against McLaren?
A personal rift and a buyout bid by Chinese investors are seemingly behind Ron Dennis' sudden exit from F1 and McLaren. Although the 69-year-old's ousting has only now b...

18 Nov 2016 13:22
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Ocon: "Verstappen and I hated each other in F3"
Esteban Ocon says he does not look back with fondness on his past duels with F1 sensation Max Verstappen. The pair have been wheel-to-wheel since their karting days, and Frenchm...

18 Nov 2016 12:48
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GP2 & GP3 finale rundown
Formula One is not the only racing series in which the drivers championship has not been decided. After almost two months of no action, GP2 and GP3 return to support the e...

18 Nov 2016 12:00
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Daniil Kvyat: "Time to stop safety advances"
F1 is now safe enough that it can think about speeding up and spicing up the show, according to Russian driver Daniil Kvyat. However, many of his rivals support the status quo, ...

18 Nov 2016 11:33
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Rob Smedley wants to slow down 'a little'
Rob Smedley has indicated he might follow Felipe Massa's example by easing off the F1 throttle in the next few years. Smedley and Massa's careers have been closely linke...

18 Nov 2016 10:56
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Manor Racing hits back at team collapse reports
Manor has hit back at reports the team is once again in danger of collapse. Reports have suggested that with Sauber passing the team for tenth in the all-important constructors&...

18 Nov 2016 10:20
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James Allison on the move towards Mercedes?
Speculation is rising by the week that James Allison's future may be at Mercedes. Earlier this year, following the sudden death of his wife, the Briton left Ferrari and has ...

18 Nov 2016 09:19
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Nico Rosberg unsure of final race approach
Nico Rosberg has admitted he does not know how he will approach next weekend's championship decider in Abu Dhabi. The German currently holds a 12-point lead in the champion...

17 Nov 2016 17:18
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Brazilian Grand Prix promoter not worried about losing race
Brazilian Grand Prix promoter Tama Rohonyi is not worried about the prospect of losing the race at Interlagos. The Brazilian Grand Prix is so far only listed as provisional for...

17 Nov 2016 17:11
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Daniel Ricciardo: "I am going for it"
Daniel Ricciardo has said that while he respect the championship fight, he won't hold back if he gets an opportunity to attack the Mercedes duo on track. Ricciardo's Re...

17 Nov 2016 15:36
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Jolyon Palmer: "Now I am setting my sights higher"
Jolyon Palmer has set his sights higher for his second season in Formula One. The 2014 GP2 champion secured a second season at Renault last week, and after a tough first year w...

17 Nov 2016 15:31
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Antonio Giovinazzi set to reject Mercedes offer
GP2 points leader Antonio Giovinazzi looks set to turn down an offer from Mercedes to join their successful young driver scheme. The 22-year-old Italian has been in talks with ...

17 Nov 2016 14:48
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Charlie Whiting doubts simple rules are possible
Charlie Whiting dismissed calls to make Formula One's rules simpler. In this week's strategy group meeting, caals were made to simplify F1's rules with one attendee...

17 Nov 2016 14:14
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Max Verstappen "cool and calm" despite legend comparisons
Max Verstappen is staying grounded amid comparisons with Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher. The Dutch teenager was lauded after his erformance in the wet conditions at Interl...

17 Nov 2016 14:01
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Mika Salo pays tribute to Dr. Aki Hintsa
Former Formula One driver Mika Salo has paid tribute to compatriot Dr. Aki Hintsa. Dr. Hintsa, a former McLaren doctor, passed away earlier this week after a battle with cancer...

17 Nov 2016 13:34
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Bernie Ecclestone invited to buy Interlagos
New Sao Paulo mayor Joao Doria has invited Bernie Ecclestone to purchase the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, otherwise known as Interlagos. The Brazilian Grand Prix i...

17 Nov 2016 13:28
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"The smaller teams have become like an auction"
Felipe Nasr's father feels that his son's points in Brazil will help him secure a drive in Formula One in 2017. Although Nasr's Sauber seat is unsafe and Manor'...

17 Nov 2016 13:20
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Norbert Haug backs Nico Rosberg in title fight
Former Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug thinks Nico Rosberg next weekend in Abu Dhabi. A third place will seal the 2016 crown for the German and Haug,who was replaced by T...

17 Nov 2016 13:00
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Stoffel Vandoorne future secure despite Ron Dennis exit
Stoffel Vandoorne's Formula One future has been guaranteed, despite Ron Dennis' exit. Dennis has brought in 2015 GP2 champion Vandoorne to replace Jenson Button next se...

17 Nov 2016 12:42
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Ron Dennis not "clearly focused" - Eddie Jordan
Eddie Jordan feels that loss of focus could be behind Ron Dennis' dramatic McLaren exit earlier this week. Dennis is famed for his strict management approach, and former Fo...

17 Nov 2016 11:53
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Las Vegas night race a possibility
The Formula One calendar could grow beyond its current 21 races, with a night race in Las Vegas mooted. New owners Liberty Media are keen to grow Formula One, with planned stre...

17 Nov 2016 10:48
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WEC: BR Engineering to make LMP1 step
BR Engineering will make the move into the LMP1 category in 2018, as part of a collaboration with Dallara, SMP Racing, and ART Grand Prix. The Russian company entered into the ...

17 Nov 2016 10:36
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Chase Carey attends Strategy Group meeting
New Formula One chairman attended an F1 Strategy Group meeting for the first time yesterday. The meeting in Geneva was reportedly attended by representatives from Mercedes, Red...

17 Nov 2016 10:15
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IndyCar: Simona de Silvestro secures Nissan Supercars drive
Former IndyCar and Formula E driver Simona de Silvestro will race for Nissan in the Virgin Australia Supercars championship. The series signed the 28-year-old earlier this year...

17 Nov 2016 10:01
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Ferrari drops Mexico penalty appeal plan
Ferrari will not appeal the decision against Sebastian Vettel's Mexico Grand Prix penalty. The German was promoted to third after the race following a penalty for Max Verst...

17 Nov 2016 09:47
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Force India askes for payment advance
Force India have requested to have an advance on their championship payments according to Autosport. The request, which requires the unanimous agreement from all teams before g...

16 Nov 2016 17:45
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McLaren tease new hypercar
McLaren have teased a new road car they are dubbing "the world’s first Hyper-GT". Codenamed BP23, or Bespoke Project 2 with three seats, the car will mirror the...

16 Nov 2016 17:17
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Esteban Gutierrez in discussions with Manor and Sauber
Esteban Gutierrez has revealed that he is in talks with Manor and Sauber over a possible move for 2017. The Mexican announced last week that he would be leaving Haas at the end...

16 Nov 2016 16:47
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