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Stoffel Vandoorne expecting McLaren decision soon
McLaren reserve driver Stoffel Vadoorne is expecting a decision on his future to be announced soon. Many are expecting the Belgian to replace Jenson Button for 2017, however Van...

02 Sep 2016 13:56
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Massa: "I didn't talk with any teams about 2017"
Felipe Massa says he had no negotiations with F1 teams prior to announcing his decision to retire at Monza. The emotional Brazilian said he wanted to let the news slip at Monza,...

02 Sep 2016 13:05
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Hamilton, Alonso and Hülkenberg support Verstappen

Not every driver is overly critical of Max Verstappen's aggressive driving at Spa. It has emerged that Ferrari's two drivers have sought out Charlie Whiting for talks. B...

02 Sep 2016 12:07
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No Hockenheim deal in place yet
Hockenheim chief Georg Seiler says no deal has been done to guarantee the future of the German Grand Prix in 2017. A draft calender for 2017 is now doing it's rounds in the...

02 Sep 2016 11:49
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Nico Rosberg fastest in FP1 in Monza
Mercedes' Nico Rosberg was fastest in the first free practice session at Monza after setting a 1 minute 22.959. Rosberg's team-mate Lewis Hamilton was second, und...

02 Sep 2016 11:31
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Jenson Button may have missed Williams opportunity
A seat may only have officially opened at Williams, but Jenson Button may of missed the boat to join the team. The 36 year old and McLaren supremo Ron Dennis have said the...

02 Sep 2016 11:27
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Charlie Whiting could quit role for team job
Charlie Whiting may quit his role as Race Director for Formula One in pursuit of a job at a team. F1's long-serving top FIA race director and starter is in talks with a cou...

02 Sep 2016 11:18
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Romain Grosjean hints at longer stay at Haas F1
Romain Grosjean has hinted strongly that he is staying at Haas for 2017. The Frenchman moved from Lotus to the new, Ferrari-linked American team for 2016, but is yet to be offic...

02 Sep 2016 10:52
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Felipe Massa announces Formula One retirement
Williams driver Felipe Massa has announced that he will retire from Formula One at the end of 2016. The Brazilain made his F1 debut in 2002 for Sauber. He took his first win in...

01 Sep 2016 13:45
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F1 Teams could reject stronger new Pirelli tyre
Pirelli's plans to introduce a new construction for its tyres in 2016 could be rejected by the teams. The new construction, tested with the 'soft' compound in practi...

01 Sep 2016 13:30
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Force India not rushing Sergio Perez talks
One of the biggest talking points from the drivers market this year has been the plans for Sergio Perez for 2017. Perez has been shown major interest by teams such as Renault a...

01 Sep 2016 12:54
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Massa could turn to Brazil's stock car for 2017
Felipe Massa could find himself out of F1 and in Brazil's national stock car series in 2017. That is the view of Brazilian journalist Flavio Gomes, who thinks 2016 has so fa...

01 Sep 2016 12:43
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Sebastian Vettel looking forward to Monza
Racing in-front of the tifosi is always a daunting task, but even more daunting when you're sitting in an underperforming Ferrari and expected to win at the very least. Seb...

01 Sep 2016 12:41
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Pizzonia's top speed record could tumble in Monza
A 12-year F1 record might finally tumble at Monza this weekend. In 2004, it was Antonio Pizzonia who set the sport's current top-speed record in a BMW-Williams, as he blaste...

01 Sep 2016 12:01
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Honda looking at TJI technology as option for 2017
Honda has indicated it could follow the technological lead of F1's other 'power unit' makers. McLaren's Japanese works partner has made great strides in 2016, bu...

01 Sep 2016 11:25
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RTL interested in new F1 deal for German TV
German free-to-air broadcaster RTL is considering extending its F1 television deal yet again. Last year, after a period of uncertainty, German fans breathed a sigh of relief whe...

01 Sep 2016 10:37
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Max Verstappen keeps his orange helmet design
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen will use the orange helmet design he launched prior to the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps for the remainder of the 2016 season, so...

01 Sep 2016 09:57
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Video: A lap of Monza onboard with Hamilton
Monza hosts the Grand Prix of Italy this weekend. As a preview a video of a lap onboard with Lewis Hamilton around that track. ...

01 Sep 2016 09:52
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Monza press conference line-up
The driver line-up for Thursdays press conference has been announced with the conference set to start at 3p.m. local time. Most notably, both Ferrari drivers of Sebastian ...

31 Aug 2016 16:27
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McLaren not expecting a strong result at Monza
Racing Director of McLaren Eric Bouillier thinks that McLaren will have a tough test at Monza, and fans shouldn't expect a great result. At the Belgian Grand Prix, Fer...

31 Aug 2016 15:10
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Haas look to confirm drivers after Monza
Haas F1 team principal Gunther Steiner has revealed that the team will aim to confirm their driver line up as soon as possible, preferably after the Italian Grand Prix. M...

31 Aug 2016 13:43
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Dennis denies Button decision has been made
Ron Dennis has denied claims Jenson Button will definitely leave McLaren and possibly F1 at the end of the season. Writing for the Sunday Times, respected journalist Mark Hughes...

31 Aug 2016 12:50
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Vijay Mallya confident on continuing momentum
Force India team principal Vijay Mallya is confident that the team can have another big weekend and bring home more points at Monza. At the Belgian Grand Prix, Force India over...

31 Aug 2016 12:32
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Dave Ryan: "Keeping Sauber behind difficult"
Manor Racing Director Dave Ryan believes that keeping Sauber behind them in the constructer standings is a tough task. Pascal Wehrlein scored a point at Austria, while Sauber h...

31 Aug 2016 12:11
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Verstappen doesn't need bodyguards at Monza
Max Verstappen's manager has denied reports the Dutch teenager might be wise to take precautions ahead of the Italian grand prix. After the first-corner clash at Spa, the on...

31 Aug 2016 12:07
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Kevin Magnussen: "I'm feeling much better"
Danish racing driver Jason Watt hopes Kevin Magnussen's huge crash at Eau Rouge doesn't dent his chances of staying at Renault in 2017. Despite hurting his ankle in the ...

31 Aug 2016 11:48
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Valtteri Bottas wants to stay at Williams
Williams driver Valtteri Bottas has stated that he wishes to stay on as a Williams driver as he thinks he can still win with the team. Bottas' contract expires at the end o...

31 Aug 2016 11:42
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Formula 1 calendar for 2017 consists of 21 races
F1 looks set to embark on a second consecutive 21-race voyage around the world in 2017. Germany's Auto Motor und Sport claims next year's schedule will match the current...

31 Aug 2016 11:13
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New Monza deal to finally be signed this weekend
A new F1 race deal for historic Monza is finally ready to be signed and announced. That is the claim of the local Il Cittadino newspaper, reporting impending news that will end ...

31 Aug 2016 10:29
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Maurizio Arrivabene: "We can take positives"
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has stated that despite a torrid weekend at Belgium, the team are still taking positives from the race. Ferrari were looking to chall...

30 Aug 2016 16:20
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Claire Williams firm on retaking fourth
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams is not giving up on fourth position in the constructers standings and are going to do everything in their power to re-overtake For...

30 Aug 2016 15:04
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Manager to talk to Max over aggressive defending
The F1 paddock is split over Max Verstappen's aggression during the Belgian grand prix. Some are hailing his battles with the furious Kimi Raikkonen, insisting it is good fo...

30 Aug 2016 14:45
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'Bottas secures new two-year Williams contract'
Valtteri Bottas looks to have secured his future with Williams. The Finn has been tentatively linked with a move to Renault, but the German-language Auto Bild as well as Speed W...

30 Aug 2016 12:47
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Good start for Allison's successor Binotto at Ferrari
Following a mid-season slump, things are looking up for Ferrari. That is the view of the patriotic and yet hyper-critical Italian press, agreeing with team boss Maurizio Arrivab...

30 Aug 2016 12:00
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Lewis Hamilton fears 2017 rules won't change anything
Three time world champion Lewis Hamilton has said that he is afraid that the new regulations that are coming in for next season will not do anything to shake up the on-track rac...

30 Aug 2016 11:54
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Kevin Magnussen cleared after whole-body scan
Kevin Magnussen's trainer and physio says the Dane will definitely be at Monza this weekend. The 40-plus G impact at the fabled Eau Rouge corner on Sunday broke his protecti...

30 Aug 2016 11:11
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'Max Verstappen refreshing but also dangerous'
The F1 world rounded on Max Verstappen after Sunday's Belgian grand prix, insisting the Dutchman is driving too recklessly. "I am fine with good, hard racing but that w...

29 Aug 2016 15:59
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Pirelli to run prototypes at Monza
Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli have confirmed that they will once again run a prototype tyre in free practice at Monza this weekend. Pirelli allowed teams to run with two se...

29 Aug 2016 15:47
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Brake problems hindered Esteban Ocon's debut
Esteban Ocon made his Formula One debut on Sunday at the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing in 16th position. However, Ocon feels he had the potential to finish higher if it were not...

29 Aug 2016 15:39
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Marchionne: "Ferrari staff obligated to deliver"
Sergio Marchionne has warned that no one at Ferrari is safe unless the team starts meeting its targets. The fabled Italian marque has failed to win a drivers' title since Ki...

29 Aug 2016 14:44
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Nico Rosberg: "It wasn't an easy weekend for us"
Nico Rosberg won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after being unchallenged all race, closing the gap to his team-mate in the drivers standings to just nine points. Rosberg...

29 Aug 2016 13:42
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Red Bull Racing denies illegal diffuser claims
Red Bull has hit back at any suggestion its 2016 car may be illegal. The team has sped past Ferrari in recent times, with Max Verstappen qualifying on the front row at Spa befor...

29 Aug 2016 13:05
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Pascal Wehrlein: "Haryanto was underrated"
Manor driver Pascal Wehrlein has defended his former team-mate Rio Haryanto after he was replaced by Esteban Ocon after the German Grand Prix one month ago. Wehrlein thinks tha...

29 Aug 2016 13:01
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Sergio Perez announcement could be soon
An official announcement regarding the 2017 whereabouts of Sergio Perez could be announced soon after Force India team principal Vijay Mallya has said that a deal is in place. ...

29 Aug 2016 12:52
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Lewis Hamilton: "Alonso retirement would be a shame"
Three time world champion Lewis Hamilton has said that it would be a real shame if McLaren driver Fernando Alonso was to retire from the sport. Alonso has already stated that i...

29 Aug 2016 12:41
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Kevin Magnussen confident of racing at Monza
Renault driver Kevin Magnussen is confident that he will be in the car for this weekend at the Italian Grand Prix despite being involved in a massive crash on Sunday. Magn...

29 Aug 2016 12:28
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Ecclestone: "Someone must save British GP"
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted the future of the historic British grand prix is in doubt. Writing in the Independent, F1 business journalist Christian Sylt said Silverstone'...

29 Aug 2016 09:53
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Fantasy F1 Belgian Grand Prix (RtAD): 1st prize of 2,500 Euro!
Why play Fantasy Formula 1? • Your engagement with the F1 will further increase. It is not about one driver, but six drivers need to perform for you! &bu...

27 Aug 2016 15:47
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Nico Rosberg takes pole for the Belgian Grand Prix
Nico Rosberg has taken pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix after setting a 1 minute 46:744. Rosberg was a tenth and a half ahead of Max Verstappen who will start on the fr...

27 Aug 2016 14:50
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Raikkonen leads as Mercedes lack behind in FP3
Kimi Raikkonen topped the timesheets in final practice as Mercedes appeared to lack pace. Raikkonen set a 1 minute 47.974, two tenths ahead of nearest challenger Daniel Ricciard...

27 Aug 2016 12:03
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Belgium 2016 Ticket Sales up by 25% because of Verstappen
The organisers of the Belgian Grand Prix have revealed that general ticket sales are up from last year by 25%. Analyst believe that the rise of Max Verstappen is the reason...

27 Aug 2016 10:51
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Mercedes use Five Engine Tokens for Spa
Mercedes have officially confirmed that they have spent five engine tokens and both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will run the new specification. The Brackley Team hope ...

27 Aug 2016 08:43
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Kevin Magnussen admits talks with Renault rivals
Kevin Magnussen has admitted he has been in contact with other teams because Renault is yet to sign him up for the 2017 season. After the McLaren experience, the Dane returned t...

26 Aug 2016 16:21
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Max Verstappen tops the FP2 timesheet
Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished free practice two on top after setting a blistering 1 minute 48:085. Verstappen finished two and a half tenths ahead of his team-mat...

26 Aug 2016 15:32
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Wehrlein looking forward to Ocon match-up
Pascal Wehrlein used the summer break to sit his theory test for the C1 truck license category. "I will take the practical part after the season," the Manor driver is ...

26 Aug 2016 14:46
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Fernando Alonso to receive grid penalty
Fernando Alonso will drop to the back of the grid for the Belgian Grand Prix after being handed a 35 place gird penalty. The team found a water leak in the energy recovery syst...

26 Aug 2016 14:27
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Jenson Button to 'probably' be back at Spa in 2017
Jenson Button says his plans beyond 2016 will be known "soon". It is strongly rumoured that McLaren-Honda will end its seven-year relationship with the 2009 world cham...

26 Aug 2016 13:55
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Sauber 're-discovering' the fun of racing again
Sauber is starting to rebuild its tattered organisation after almost succumbing to financial woes in 2016. The Swiss team has been bought out and rescued by a mysterious investm...

26 Aug 2016 13:29
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Carlos Sainz impressed with McLaren progress
Carlos Sainz says he has been impressed with the progress being made by McLaren-Honda. After a shocking 2015, the new Anglo-Japanese collaboration has been making gradual progre...

26 Aug 2016 12:50
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'Miracle' needed to see Schumacher in public again
A "miracle" is what is needed if the public wants to ever again see F1 legend Michael Schumacher. That is the downbeat news of Gerd Kramer, on the day that the F1 worl...

26 Aug 2016 12:15
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FP1: Rosberg makes history with flying 'halo' lap
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has set the fastest time in the first free practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. He made history by doing some flying laps inclu...

26 Aug 2016 11:32
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Sebastian Vettel knows Ferrari form will take time
Sebastian Vettel says he remains patient as Ferrari builds back up to winning form. Before the summer break, Red Bull overtook Ferrari as the second-fastest team behind Mercedes...

26 Aug 2016 11:06
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Haas F1 Team unmoved over Gutierrez rumours
Haas boss Gunther Steiner will not say if Esteban Gutierrez is staying at the new American team for its second season in 2017. At Spa, Steiner was asked about the fact that, whe...

26 Aug 2016 10:41
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Sergio Perez plays down Renault sponsor clash
Sergio Perez has played down suggestions a clash of sponsors could thwart his next move in formula one. It is believed the on-form Mexican is toying with a move from Force India...

26 Aug 2016 10:13
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Kimi Raikkonen looking forward to Spa
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen has said he is pleased to be returning to Spa as it's old school and a great track to drive around. Spa is one of the oldest tra...

25 Aug 2016 18:33
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Sauber looking to repeat 2015 Spa result
Sauber F1 drivers Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr are hoping to at least replicate the result they achieved at Spa last year this weekend. Ericsson drove a steady race in 2015&...

25 Aug 2016 17:46
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Nico Hulkenberg will also test the 'Halo' at Spa
Nico Rosberg will not be the only F1 driver trying the 'Halo' cockpit protection device in Friday practice. It has emerged that the Force India of Nico Hulkenberg - an o...

25 Aug 2016 16:59
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25 years ago today: Michael Schumacher's first Formula One race
25 August 1991; a date etched into the minds of Formula One fans worldwide. The Belgian Grand Prix was set to take place, but in the build-up to the weekend, only one team domin...

25 Aug 2016 16:13
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Lewis Hamilton confirms grid penalty at Spa
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that he will be taking a grid penalty at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. Due to engine trouble early in the season, Hamilton was left on the...

25 Aug 2016 15:47
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Vandoorne says he could leave McLaren after 2016
Stoffel Vandoorne says that if he doesn't race for McLaren next year, he could go elsewhere in pitlane. The 24-year-old Belgian and reigning GP2 champion has been strongly b...

25 Aug 2016 14:33
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