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Prost weighs up pros and cons of Raikkonen at Ferrari
F1 legend Alain Prost has weighed into Ferrari's deliberations about the future of Kimi Raikkonen. Amid rumours linking Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz with the Maranello team...

24 Jun 2016 15:47
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Force India not unhappy with Nico Hulkenberg
The impressive form of Sergio Perez does not mean Force India is unhappy with his teammate. Many observers rate 2015 Le Mans winner Hulkenberg more highly than his Mexican teamm...

24 Jun 2016 14:56
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Todt: "Avoiding race clashes mission impossible"
Jean Todt has paved the road for more high-profile date clashes between key races like F1 grands prix and the iconic Le Mans. This year, the clash of the inaugural Baku round wi...

24 Jun 2016 14:13
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Williams looking to get closer to Mercedes and Ferrari
Williams is working to rediscover its "winning mentality", according to Rob Smedley. Smedley, now a senior engineer at Grove, arrived at Williams just as the famous Br...

24 Jun 2016 13:32
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Ecclestone: "F1 will drop some European races"
Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports he intends to drop "one or two" European rounds from the F1 calendar. The F1 supremo was quoted this week as saying that while ...

24 Jun 2016 12:44
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Marko: "Max has learned from Monaco errors"
Helmut Marko says Max Verstappen has learned a valuable lesson after his 'hero to zero' outing in Monaco last month. Fresh from his sensational victory on debut for Red ...

24 Jun 2016 12:01
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Alonso wants to fight for the championship in 2017
Fernando Alonso says he hopes to be fighting for the world championship in 2017. McLaren-Honda has made strides this year after its disastrous 2015, but next year is the last in...

24 Jun 2016 11:20
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Alain Prost describes Baku coverage as 'a disaster'
Alain Prost has described the coverage of last weekend's inaugural race in Baku as a "disaster". While the street circuit itself was lauded for its spectacular lay...

24 Jun 2016 10:58
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Follow LIVE the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2016
There's no F1 this weekend, but the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2016 is a good alternative. Here a stream to watch all the action from Goodwood live. ...

24 Jun 2016 10:33
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Teams open to selling Perez or Sainz to Ferrari
The respective bosses of the two drivers most strongly linked with a move to Ferrari say they are open to talking with the Italian team about a buyout. Sergio Perez and Carlos S...

23 Jun 2016 14:58
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Red Bull puts 'aeroscreen' on the back burner
Former F1 driver Christian Fittipaldi has backed reports that Red Bull's 'Aeroscreen' concept has been put on the back burner. We reported last Friday that the Red B...

23 Jun 2016 13:22
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'Hamilton faster than Rosberg, but doesn't work as hard'
Former F1 driver Franck Montagny thinks Nico Rosberg is ready to win his first world championship in 2016. The Frenchman, who drove for Super Aguri ten years ago, says that just...

23 Jun 2016 12:41
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Slim willing to boost Ferrari sponsorship for Perez seat
Sergio Perez's bid for a Ferrari race cockpit for 2017 could have got an eight-digit boost. The Mexican is riding a wave of confidence and form at present after two podiums ...

23 Jun 2016 12:05
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Marko says Kvyat could continue at Toro Rosso
Dr Helmut Marko has suggested Daniil Kvyat stands a strong chance of keeping his place at Toro Rosso beyond the end of 2016. After the 22-year-old Russian was dropped from the R...

23 Jun 2016 11:39
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Brazil promoter hits back at Massa over comments
The promoter of Brazil's F1 race has slammed Felipe Massa for saying it is "possible" Interlagos will be axed from the calendar. Following comments made by Bernie ...

23 Jun 2016 11:14
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Red Bull could sell Sainz to Renault to improve engine deal
There could be more than meets the eye to the re-signing by Red Bull of Carlos Sainz for 2017. Reports in recent days, backed by comments by Toro Rosso chief Franz Tost and Red ...

23 Jun 2016 10:43
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Pirelli and FIA sign new deal for road safety campaign
The FIA and Pirelli have signed a new four-year agreement in support of the FIA’s Action for Road Safety campaign. One of the primary goals of the campaign, launched in s...

23 Jun 2016 09:47
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McLaren announces Michael Kors as new partner
McLaren-Honda is delighted to announce a new partnership with Michael Kors. The internationally renowned luxury accessories and ready-to-wear brand becomes the official lifestyl...

23 Jun 2016 08:58
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Michael Schumacher 'reacting' to treatment - Di Montezemolo
Seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher is reacting to treatment according to former Ferrari boss Luca Di Montezemolo. Since suffering a life-threatning skiing...

22 Jun 2016 21:40
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Dave Ryan 'sure' McLaren will return to top in F1
Dave Ryan is sure McLaren will eventually returning to winning ways in F1. The New Zealander is now the racing director at Manor, but for the bulk of his F1 career until the wel...

22 Jun 2016 16:26
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Todt plays down need for radio clampdown rethink
Jean Todt has played down the need for F1 to revisit the controversial ban on certain pit-to-driver radio communications. The issue has arisen after Sunday's Baku race, duri...

22 Jun 2016 15:50
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Official hopes new F1 deal for Monza is done by July
Italian automobile club (Aci) chief Angelo Sticchi Damiani says a new F1 race deal for Monza beyond 2016 is now "on the home straight". Bernie Ecclestone admitted in B...

22 Jun 2016 15:11
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Sainz soon to be confirmed at Toro Rosso for 2017
Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost said he would be happy if the Faenza team lined up with the same drivers in 2017. It looks almost certain that team owner Red Bull will trigger the au...

22 Jun 2016 14:45
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Jost Capito to start work at McLaren in late August
A couple more months will pass until McLaren's new chief executive will start work at the Woking team. We reported a month ago that Jost Capito, currently VW's racing ch...

22 Jun 2016 14:08
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Allison says 2017 rules will create beautiful cars
F1 is creating a fleet of "beautiful" next-generation cars. That is the news from Ferrari's technical boss James Allison, when speaking about the sweeping new rule...

22 Jun 2016 13:53
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Baku has been a lesson in humility for Hamilton
Mark Webber thinks world champion Lewis Hamilton can bounce back and secure his third consecutive title this year. Another another troubled weekend in Baku, Hamilton's defic...

21 Jun 2016 15:48
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'Ferrari must be careful not to lose second place'
Ferrari might be wise to write off 2016 and focus all of its efforts on beating Mercedes next year. That is the view of one section of the Italian press, even though team presid...

21 Jun 2016 13:58
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Rosberg back to winning with a different helmet
Nico Rosberg put his championship charge back on track in Baku after following Lewis Hamilton's lead -- with his helmet. World champion Hamilton ended his career-long associ...

21 Jun 2016 13:21
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Briatore says Alonso's McLaren move 'my mistake'
Flavio Briatore has hinted for the first time that Fernando Alonso's move to McLaren-Honda may have been a mistake. The management of Spaniard Alonso's career is still d...

21 Jun 2016 12:46
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Mayor wants Imola and Monza to share F1 race
Imola and Monza may be able to peacefully co-exist in F1. That is the claim of Daniele Manca, mayor of the town of Imola, whose local circuit hosted many San Marino grands prix ...

21 Jun 2016 12:10
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Daniil Kvyat still 'friends' with Marko and Horner
Daniil Kvyat's future in F1 is not as secure as that of his current Toro Rosso teammate Carlos Sainz. It is believed Sainz is on the cusp of having a one-year contract exten...

21 Jun 2016 11:39
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Selected tyre sets per driver for Austria 2016
The FIA has communicated to Pirelli each team's tyre choices for the forthcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Driver Sets soft Sets supersoft Sets ultraso...

21 Jun 2016 11:39
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Domenicali: "F1 not a priority for Lamborghini"
Stefano Domenicali has played down any suggestion Lamborghini might enter formula one. "In the short term, no," said the Italian, who became the Italian sports car mar...

21 Jun 2016 11:05
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Perez not ruling out Ferrari, Button heading for Williams?
Sergio Perez is not dismissing speculation he is in the running to replace Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari for 2017. The Mexican has been showing the way to 2015 Le Mans winner and Fo...

21 Jun 2016 10:27
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Mercedes takes blame: "Maps incorrectly calibrated"
Mercedes on Monday said it is not right to conclude that Lewis Hamilton struggled with his engine settings in Baku because he is less studious than Nico Rosberg. The story had e...

20 Jun 2016 15:42
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Circuit designer Tilke relieved after first Baku race
Hermann Tilke has admitted he breathed a sigh of relief once the chequered flag waved on Sunday. The German is F1's renowned and highly experienced circuit designer, but the...

20 Jun 2016 15:09
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'Red Bull keeping Sainz at Toro Rosso for 2017'
Carlos Sainz looks set to stay at Toro Rosso for a third consecutive season in 2017. Amid rumours of interest from Ferrari and Renault, it is believed Red Bull has decided to ta...

20 Jun 2016 13:46
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Ferrari in no hurry to decide Raikkonen's future
Ferrari has admitted Kimi Raikkonen's future remains uncertain beyond the end of his 2016 contract. However, one impeccable source close to the Maranello team insists the Fi...

20 Jun 2016 12:59
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Lewis Hamilton finds allies in radio rules complaint
The big topic after Sunday's inaugural F1 race in Baku was the controversial limitations on radio traffic between driver and pitwall. As his points comeback faltered on the ...

20 Jun 2016 11:01
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No GP2-like 'excitement' for F1 in Baku race
After two calamitous GP2 races in Baku, the stage was set for a thrilling and incident-filled inaugural formula one battle on the Azerbaijani streets. But the excitement did not...

20 Jun 2016 09:22
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Baku could be a night race in 2017
It is possible the next edition of the European grand prix at Baku could be held at night. With the F1 circus in town this weekend for the inaugural race in the Azerbaijan capit...

18 Jun 2016 15:19
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Ecclestone: "Imola could replace Monza on the calendar"
Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that Imola is in the running to snatch the Italian grand prix from Monza. As the F1 supremo's troubled talks with Monza organisers over a 20...

18 Jun 2016 14:58
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'Rosberg close to 2017 contract'
Nico Rosberg and Mercedes and now edging close to agreeing a new contract for 2017 and beyond. That is the claim of the German newspaper Kolner Express, revealing that family fr...

18 Jun 2016 14:32
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Sauber's Nasr hits rock bottom in Baku
Sauber could be about to hit rock bottom in F1, as Felipe Nasr was dead last after Friday practice in Baku. The Swiss team is struggling financially in 2016, and as most teams a...

18 Jun 2016 14:06
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Not every driver complains about Baku
Not every driver was complaining as F1 action kicked off at Baku's spectacular and unique new street track. Senior drivers including Nico Rosberg and Jenson Button had sugg...

18 Jun 2016 13:46
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Verstappen confirms 'bored' father not in Baku

Max Verstappen has admitted his father is taking a back seat now that he has secured a future at a top F1 team. The 18-year-old stepped up from Toro Rosso earlier this year, wo...

18 Jun 2016 13:21
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Pirelli relieved to finally ink FIA deal
Pirelli has admitted to relief that, after a long delay, its presence in F1 beyond 2016 has finally been confirmed. The Italian marque actually secured a new deal with Bernie Ec...

18 Jun 2016 12:50
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Red Bull advises Renault to sign Sebastien Buemi
Sebastien Buemi would make an ideal new race driver for the works Renault team. That is the view of Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, just as the Swiss newspaper Blick claims...

18 Jun 2016 12:17
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Fantasy F1 Grand Prix of Europe: At least 200 euro in prizes!
The formula 1 field settles in Baku this weekend where the 8th Grand Prix of 2016 will be held. In Canada we saw Lewis Hamilton for a 2nd consecutive win by beating Sebastian Ve...

18 Jun 2016 11:00
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Toto Wolff plays down significance of Rosberg's FP2 stoppage
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has played down the significance of Nico Rosberg's apparent failure in free practice two for the European Grand Prix, calling the inciden...

17 Jun 2016 21:34
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Claire Williams: "This hopefully will be a good race for us"
Claire Williams is confident that the high-speed Baku City Circuit will play to her team's strengths as the team looks to carry the momentum of their podium perfomance in Ca...

17 Jun 2016 21:25
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Vasseur backs drivers amidst tough recent races for Renault
Renault Sport Formula One Team's racing director Frédéric Vasseur has backed drivers Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer after a difficult recent run that has se...

17 Jun 2016 21:20
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Gene Haas pleased with his team's progress in début season
Gene Haas says he is very comfortable with the progress his team is making in their maiden Formula One campaign, despite failing to score points in the last three races. The Am...

17 Jun 2016 21:13
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Boullier: "We have to mix both of them"
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has echoed Fernando Alonso's remarks from earlier this week, saying that the team should aim to focus on next year's car while cont...

17 Jun 2016 21:07
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Verstappen: "It was all in all not the best start"
The first two practice sessions of the European Grand Prix brought mixed feelings for Red Bull Racing with both drivers failing to complete first practice after Max Vertappen su...

17 Jun 2016 20:57
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Pirelli to continue F1 tyre supply until 2019
Pirelli have finally been confirmed as the Formula One tyre supplier from next year until 2019. The Italian manufacturer had long held an agreement with the sport's commerc...

17 Jun 2016 20:51
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Ricciardo pleased that contract is settled
Daniel Ricciardo is pleased that news of his future has been revealed, with the Australian set to remain with Red Bull racing until at least 2018. The three-time race winner ha...

17 Jun 2016 20:44
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GP2: Antonio Giovinazzi on pole in Baku
GP2 rookie Antonio Giovinazzi has claimed pole position for the series' first visit to Azerbaijan. The Italian, who also competed in the opening round of the European Le Ma...

17 Jun 2016 20:36
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Lewis Hamilton remains on top in second practice
Lewis Hamilton remained on top in second practice for the European Grand Prix in Azerbaijan as Mercedes-powered competitors dominated the session. Hamilton's time of one mi...

17 Jun 2016 16:41
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Button: "Baku a step backwards in terms of safety"
Formula One has made a step backwards with regard to the safety of the sport in Baku. That is the view of McLaren driver Jenson Button, who has criticised a number of dangerous ...

17 Jun 2016 16:27
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Nico Rosberg stops in second practice
Nico Rosberg has stopped on track with 22 minutes remaining of second practice for the European Grand Prix in Baku. The German slowed, before radioing his team who advised him ...

17 Jun 2016 16:10
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Haas to get new Ferrari turbo at Silverstone
Ferrari customers Haas will receive the Italian outfit's latest turbo upgrade at next month's British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Scuderia Ferrari ran the update for the...

17 Jun 2016 16:02
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Helmut Marko: "Max is Max"
Red Bull motorsport advisor has dismissed comparisons between former Red Bull star Sebastian Vettel and the energy drink brand's latest prospect Max Verstappen. The Austria...

17 Jun 2016 15:37
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Lewis Hamilton not a fan of simulators or track walks
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he does not spend a lot of time in Mercedes' simulator, saying that he could learn just as much from a PlayStation. In a time when teams ar...

17 Jun 2016 14:50
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Sauber to replace Marcus Ericsson's engine
Sauber have taken the decision to replace the engine of Marcus Ericsson before the second free practice. The move comes after the Swede struggled with turbo problems in the fir...

17 Jun 2016 14:45
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Verstappen positive despite lack of running in FP1
Max Verstappen was surprisingly upbeat following first practice for the European Grand Prix in Baku, despite completing very little running due to a mechanical issue. Verstappe...

17 Jun 2016 13:56
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GP2: GP2 qualifying aborted due to loose curbs
Qualifying for the GP2 races in Baku was cut short early on after the curbs at turn two became loose. The session will instead take place after the second Formula One free prac...

17 Jun 2016 13:48
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GP2: Norman Nato tops first GP2 practice in Baku
GP2 christened the now Baku City Circuit with the first official session on the circuit on Friday morning. First practice in Baku for the Formula One feeder series was topped b...

17 Jun 2016 13:39
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Photos: European Grand Prix in Baku
Formula One visits Azerbaijan for the first time this weekend as capital city Baku hosts the European Grand Prix. The circuit, which features some of the tightest, and fastest ...

17 Jun 2016 13:35
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Lewis Hamilton tops opening session in Baku
Lewis Hamilton was the fastest driver in first practice for the European Grand Prix in Azerbaijan as Mercedes once again showed their strong pace early on. The Mercedes driver ...

17 Jun 2016 12:33
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