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Ferrari to accelerate improvements for Canada
Ferrari is eyeing a step forward for Canada, after not only failing to catch Mercedes but even falling behind Red Bull at the last two races. Sections of the partisan Italian me...

01 Jun 2016 11:57
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Honda undecided over engine upgrade for Canada
McLaren and Honda have played down Fernando Alonso's claim that the decision to take an upgraded engine to Canada next weekend has already been taken. The Anglo-Japanese tea...

01 Jun 2016 11:30
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Doornbos tips Max Verstappen to bounce back

Max Verstappen has been tipped to bounce back from a dire weekend in Monaco, just a fortnight after making history with his astonishing Barcelona win. The 18-year-old made histo...

01 Jun 2016 11:04
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Grand Prix of Monaco leaves Ferrari in 'crisis'
Ferrari has gone from targeting title glory to digging itself out of a "crisis", according to the Italian press. Having aimed to chase and unseat dominant Mercedes thi...

31 May 2016 15:09
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Alexander Rossi did not dream of Indy 500 glory
In one fell swoop, Alexander Rossi went from idle days at grand prix tracks to motor racing history. Still a reserve driver for Manor, the Californian completed the last handful...

31 May 2016 14:26
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Sergio Perez up for new chance at top team
Sergio Perez hopes his Monaco podium serves to remind the F1 world that he is still a driver worthy of a top team. While it is often said that the Mexican's Force India team...

31 May 2016 13:31
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Popularity of F1 in Germany back on the rise
The popularity of formula one might be back on the rise, after the German broadcaster RTL last weekend recorded its best TV ratings in three years. Germany's Bild newspaper ...

31 May 2016 12:55
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Horner: "This is all part of learning curve for Max"
Max Verstappen's impressive F1 career is still on track despite a less-than-impressive showing in Monaco, his new boss Christian Horner insists. Just a fortnight after stunn...

31 May 2016 12:12
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Selected tyre sets per driver for Canada 2016
The FIA has communicated to Pirelli each team's tyre choices for the forthcoming Canadian Grand Prix. Coureur Setjes zacht Setjes superzacht ...

31 May 2016 11:52
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Monza shakes hands with Ecclestone on new F1 deal
Monza officials may finally have shaken hands with Bernie Ecclestone on a new deal to secure the future of the Italian grand prix. The negotiations have been public, fraught and...

31 May 2016 11:40
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'Ericsson crashed deliberately into Nasr in Monaco'
A Brazilian F1 correspondent claims Sauber driver Marcus Ericsson crashed deliberately into his teammate during the Monaco grand prix. Team boss Monisha Kaltenborn, who is strug...

31 May 2016 11:04
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Ferrari title not slipping away, insists Arrivabene
Despite a nearly anonymous Monaco for the great Italian marque, Maurizio Arrivabene insists the world championship is still within Ferrari's grasp. However, after a poor wee...

30 May 2016 13:48
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Prost: "Important for Renault to build for the future"
Alain Prost thinks the time for Renault to switch its full focus to 2017 is now approaching. The quadruple world champion, now an ambassador for the French carmaker and a paddoc...

30 May 2016 13:16
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Marko: "I'm sure Carlos Sainz's chance will come"
While Daniil Kvyat's place in the Red Bull programme might be in tatters, Carlos Sainz remains on track. That is the view of Dr Helmut Marko, the architect of Red Bull's...

30 May 2016 12:30
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Ricciardo: "Two weekends in a row I've been screwed"
Daniel Ricciardo left Monaco late on Sunday declaring he could not wait to "get the hell out of here". The Australian, who started the wet-dry race on the Principality...

30 May 2016 11:51
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Santander eyes new Ferrari deal beyond 2017
The Spanish bank Santander is in talks about extending its major sponsorship contract with Ferrari beyond 2017. In 2012, it was reported that a new contract extension had pushed...

30 May 2016 11:07
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Manor Racing keeps Airbnb on board as partner
Airbnb, synonymous with offering access to unique accommodation throughout the world, is eager to make the Formula 1 experience even more memorable for the sport's legion of...

30 May 2016 09:24
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Jost Capito will start work at McLaren in August
It is understood Jost Capito will start work at McLaren at the end of August. Capito was actually signed up by the Woking team to be its new chief executive in January, but he s...

30 May 2016 08:47
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'Kimi Raikkonen should keep his seat at Ferrari"
Kimi Raikkonen looks set to keep his seat at Ferrari into 2017. That is the claim of arguably the most respected Italian journalist in the paddock, Pino Allievi. "At the m...

29 May 2016 13:21
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Grosjean hopes to end France's winning drought
Romain Grosjean is hoping France will not have to wait twenty more years for its next grand prix win. Monaco this weekend is the 20th anniversary of Olivier Panis' fortuitou...

29 May 2016 13:01
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Pirelli: "Time limited for testing 2017 tyres"
Pirelli has finally signed on the dotted line with the FIA, confirming it will definitely stay as F1's official supplier in 2017 and beyond. The Italian marque on Saturday ...

29 May 2016 12:45
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Monza negotiations moved on to Monaco
Monza's long and troubled negotiations over the future of the Italian grand prix have moved onto Monaco. Corriere della Sera newspaper reports that Angelo Sticchi Damiani, p...

29 May 2016 12:20
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Toro Rosso switches back to Renault engines
Toro Rosso is returning to Renault power for 2017, it emerged ahead of Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. Earlier in Monaco, technical boss James Key had said the Faenza team wante...

29 May 2016 12:05
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Jenson Button wants to stay at McLaren for 2017
Jenson Button says he wants to keep racing with McLaren-Honda. However, it is slowly becoming an open paddock secret that McLaren intends to replace the 36-year-old with youngst...

29 May 2016 11:41
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Robert Doornbos: "Max Verstappen will bounce back"
Max Verstappen will bounce back from his crash to earth in Monaco, according to fellow Dutch racer Robert Doornbos. After all the praise and plaudits following Barcelona, where...

29 May 2016 11:22
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Wolff excuses Hamilton for bad mood in Monaco
Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton's bad mood on Saturday was understandable. Reporters said the reigning world champion - usually calm and chirpy in 2016 - was obviously annoye...

29 May 2016 10:59
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Felipe Massa admits he could leave Williams
Felipe Massa has admitted that 2016 could be his last season driving for Williams. Speculation in Monaco is linking not only the Red Bull Racing refugee Daniil Kvyat with Massa...

29 May 2016 10:33
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Red Bull Racing continues partnership with Renault for engines
Red Bull Racing is pleased to confirm it will continue their partnership with Renault Sport Racing for the supply of the power unit currently badged as TAG Heuer for the 2017 an...

29 May 2016 10:09
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Grosjean moves on after 2015 Verstappen crash
Romain Grosjean insists there are no hard feelings between himself and Max Verstappen, a year after their scary Monaco crash. In a rare mistake for the teen Dutchman, Verstappen...

28 May 2016 13:47
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Region pledges millions to end Monza standoff
Lombardy, one of Italy's twenty regional governments, has pledged EUR 5 million in a bid to end the stand-off between Monza and Bernie Ecclestone. Amid rising speculation th...

28 May 2016 13:16
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Daniil Kvyat: "My future is in my own hands now"
According to the latest paddock whispers, Daniil Kvyat could be heading for the exit of Red Bull's F1 programme. Recently relegated from the top team to Toro Rosso, speculat...

28 May 2016 12:48
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Manager keeps hope of Schumacher recovery
Michael Schumacher's manager on Friday collected a lifetime achievement award, organised by the Nurburgring, on behalf of the F1 legend. "This award is an acknowledgem...

28 May 2016 12:22
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F1 will decide on Halo for 2017
F1 cars will reportedly be fitted with a further development of the 'halo' cockpit protection system in 2017. Germany's Auto Motor und Sport said the decision was ta...

28 May 2016 11:55
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Lewis Hamilton: "Another crash could mean team orders"
Lewis Hamilton has admitted he and teammate Nico Rosberg cannot afford to crash again and continue to stave off the imposition of team orders. The reigning triple world champion...

28 May 2016 11:14
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Fantasy F1 Grand Prix de Monaco: At least 200 euro in prizes!!
The formula 1 field settles in Monaco this weekend where the sixth Grand Prix of 2016 will be held. In Spain we saw Max Verstappen in his first Grand prix in a Red Bull beating ...

28 May 2016 06:00
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Lauda: "Aim for Mercedes must be to keep Rosberg"
Niki Lauda on Friday said it must be Mercedes' priority to keep Nico Rosberg. Championship leader Rosberg's contract expires at the end of the year, and he is being assi...

27 May 2016 15:56
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Red Bull, Renault poised to extend engine deal
Renault and Red Bull seem poised to extend their engine deal beyond 2016. After the breakdown of their semi-works partnership last year, the parties agreed to enter a customer s...

27 May 2016 13:58
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Stewart: "Legal action wrong path for Bianchi family"
F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart has questioned the Bianchi family's decision to sue the sport over the death of their son. 25-year-old Jules Bianchi died last year as a result ...

27 May 2016 13:21
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Daniil Kvyat 'not afraid' to say what he thinks
Daniil Kvyat insists he is "not afraid" of speaking his mind in the wake of his controversial demotion by Red Bull. Just before Max Verstappen won in Barcelona, it was...

27 May 2016 12:49
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Ferrari to be first with modified 2017 test car
Ferrari looks set to get the jump on the F1 field for 2017 by being first out of the blocks with a test car. Top teams have put their hands up to help official supplier Pirelli ...

27 May 2016 12:07
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'Monaco best chance for Red Bull to win again'
After Max Verstappen's surprise win in Barcelona, Red Bull appears poised to complete a back-to-back upset this weekend in Monaco. With Renault's much improved engine in...

27 May 2016 11:30
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Zandvoort eyes Dutch grand prix return by 2020
The Netherlands could be back on the F1 calendar by 2020. The famous Zandvoort circuit and the Dutch grand prix have been missing from the calendar since 1985. But with Max Ver...

27 May 2016 10:56
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Toro Rosso wants up-to-date power units for 2017
Toro Rosso is moving to receive up-to-date engines from Ferrari in 2017. This year, after the collapse of the semi-works relationship between team owner Red Bull and Renault, To...

27 May 2016 10:22
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McLaren boss: "Stoffel Vandoorne is not for sale"
Team supremo Ron Dennis has warned McLaren's rivals that Stoffel Vandoorne is "not for sale". The Belgian and reigning GP2 champion, who made his impressive F1 deb...

27 May 2016 08:43
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Gerhard Berger involved in Rosberg's contract talks
F1 legend Gerhard Berger has admitted he is involved in Nico Rosberg's negotiations with Mercedes over a new contract beyond 2017. Earlier, the former Ferrari and McLaren dr...

26 May 2016 17:26
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Bianchi family to sue FIA, FOM and Marussia
Jules Bianchi's family is launching legal action against F1 authorities over the death of the French driver. Bianchi, 25, died last year after a late 2014 collision with a t...

26 May 2016 16:53
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FP2: Red Bull Racing strong as Ferrari struggles
Red Bull Racing looks to have a real chance to win in Monaco. Daniel Ricciardo set the fastest time in the second free practice for the Grand Prix of Monaco. The Australian was ...

26 May 2016 15:32
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Carlos Sainz benefits from Verstappen succes
Carlos Sainz thinks the quick success achieved by his former teammate Max Verstappen could also reflect well on him. Indeed, Spain's AS newspaper mentioned the 21-year-old a...

26 May 2016 14:55
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Rosberg wants 'a few more years' at Mercedes
Championship leader Nico Rosberg has now played down swirling speculation that he might leave Mercedes at the end of the season. An Italian newspaper recently suggested talks wi...

26 May 2016 14:07
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Daniel Ricciardo still in the game with new engine
Red Bull has made clear Daniel Ricciardo is still in the game at the energy drink company's top F1 team. Although the Australian is an established F1 star, it has been F1 te...

26 May 2016 13:31
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Monza furious as Imola negotiates with Ecclestone
A Monza official has hit out at Imola, the former San Marino grand prix host that is reportedly shaping up as an alternative venue for Italy's annual F1 race. With negotiati...

26 May 2016 12:48
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Alonso surprised by 'very optimistic' McLaren chiefs
Fernando Alonso on Wednesday sounded surprised when told that McLaren chiefs Ron Dennis and Eric Boullier have been making very upbeat comments lately. McLaren supremo Dennis ha...

26 May 2016 12:15
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FP1: Lewis Hamilton fastest as Felipe Massa crashes
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has set the best time in first free practice for the Grand Prix of Monaco. He was a tenth quicker than team mate Nico Rosberg. Sebastian Vettel co...

26 May 2016 11:29
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Gutierrez not joining Grosjean in Nascar outing
Romain Grosjean's teammate sounds uninterested in joining the Frenchman in a one-off Nascar outing. The pair race for Gene Haas' new F1 team, with the Californian also c...

26 May 2016 11:00
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'Respect' intact but Mercedes tension lingers on
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg entered the Monaco paddock on Wednesday with the message that everything is 'ok' with their relationship. "Do I think everything is ...

26 May 2016 10:33
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Renault embarks on partnership with Admiral Yachts
Renault Sport Formula One Team sets sail on an exciting new partnership with Admiral Yachts commencing at this weekend's Monaco Group Prix. The partnership with Admiral Yach...

26 May 2016 10:05
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Lewis Hamilton has arrived in Monaco!
Finally! Lewis Hamilton has arrived in Monaco in his Mercedes team clothes, so he will race this weekend. The British driver will definitely need to raise up his game and win th...

25 May 2016 20:52
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Photos: Monaco Grand Prix build-up
The first free practices for the Monaco Grand Prix will take place tomorrow, Thursday, instead of the usual Friday. As a result, all the media schedules also take place one day ...

25 May 2016 18:44
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Renault eyes leap into Q3 with upgraded engine
Renault's works team is eyeing a sudden leap into Q3 this weekend in Monaco. After the eleventh-hour Lotus takeover, it has been an uncompetitive full works return for the F...

25 May 2016 14:29
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Prost: "Verstappen doesn't act like an 18-year-old"
F1 legend Alain Prost says Max Verstappen has been impressive beyond his mere age of 18. Some pundits are warning the F1 world not to go overboard in praise for the sport's ...

25 May 2016 11:47
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Michael Schumacher gets award for 'life's work'
Michael Schumacher will be honoured at an award ceremony this week, the German newspaper Bild reports. The report said the inaugural 'Nurburgring Award' trophy will go t...

25 May 2016 11:06
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Mercedes has Hamilton's lifestyle under control
Toto Wolff is heading into Monaco this weekend determined that Mercedes' drivers will not crash again. From the moment Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg tangled and ended in t...

25 May 2016 10:33
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Just 2 engines per driver per season by 2019
F1's long-life engine rules will get more than twice as arduous for manufacturers beyond 2019. A few weeks ago, after a long period of negotiations, changes to further conve...

25 May 2016 09:52
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Video: Lap of Monaco onboard with Raikkonen
The streets of Monte Carlo host the Grand Prix of Monaco this weekend. As a preview a video of a lap onboard with Kimi Raikkonen around that track. ...

25 May 2016 09:21
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Petrov: "Too soon to judge Verstappen greatness"
It might be too early to predict greatness for F1 teen sensation Max Verstappen, according to a former grand prix driver. Even before his first win in Barcelona, many insiders w...

24 May 2016 16:24
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Renault has to decide on splitting their efforts
A decision is looming about how Renault will handle the transition from 2016 to 2017, team boss Frederic Vasseur has admitted. It is widely believed that, with the French marque...

24 May 2016 15:31
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Felipe Massa not sure Red Bull has the best car
Felipe Massa is in a realistic mood about Williams' chances ahead of this weekend's race in Monaco. The British team was third overall in 2014 and 2015 but has clearly f...

24 May 2016 14:55
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FIA developing a F1 engine 'sound generator'
F1's governing body is backing development of a "sound generator" to spice up the muted tones of the current generation of power units. After the turbo V6s fitted ...

24 May 2016 14:02
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Father still trying to guide and coach Verstappen
Jos Verstappen has admitted that while he has taken a step back, he is still closely involved in his son's meteoric F1 career. It has been suggested that while Toro Rosso wa...

24 May 2016 13:30
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'Next champions after Mercedes will be McLaren'
McLaren-Honda appears to be finally emerging from its long slump, with bosses Ron Dennis and Eric Boullier sounding particularly upbeat ahead of Monaco. Dennis, the Woking team&...

24 May 2016 12:49
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