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New contract currently not an 'issue' for Rosberg
Championship leader Nico Rosberg and Mercedes have played down rising speculation about the German driver's expiring contract. Reports have suggested Rosberg is on pole posi...

19 Apr 2016 11:31
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'Ferrari finally instils fear in its rivals again'
Sebastian Vettel was furious after the Chinese grand prix, but he actually has reason to smile. That is the view of former F1 driver Franck Montagny, even though the clashing re...

19 Apr 2016 10:56
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Kvyat tips Red Bull to compete with Mercedes
Daniil Kvyat is expecting Red Bull to challenge F1 pacesetter Mercedes later in 2016. The Russian surprised with his podium finish in China last weekend, the day after teammate ...

19 Apr 2016 10:24
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Hamilton not as determined as Rosberg - Tambay
A lack of focus could have put Lewis Hamilton's bid for a third consecutive world championship off the rails in 2016. That is the view of former F1 driver Patrick Tambay, sp...

18 Apr 2016 15:50
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Ferrari not blaming Kvyat for clashing drivers
Sebastian Vettel's bosses did not rally around the German after he pointed an angry finger at rival Daniil Kvyat in China. Vettel was furious that Red Bull youngster Kvyat&#...

18 Apr 2016 15:16
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'No reason' Magnussen won't continue with Renault
Renault official Cyril Abiteboul says he has been impressed with the team's 2016 race driver Kevin Magnussen. The young Dane joined the new works Renault project at Enstone ...

18 Apr 2016 14:41
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Ericsson hits back at 'disrespectful' Grosjean
Marcus Ericsson has hit back at "unprofessional" rival Romain Grosjean after the Chinese grand prix. After two dream points finishes for the brand new Haas team, Frenc...

18 Apr 2016 14:02
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Marchionne not ruling out Sauber takeover by Alfa Romeo
Sergio Marchionne has not dismissed speculation the struggling Swiss team Sauber could become Alfa Romeo. Marchionne, the Ferrari and Fiat Chrysler president, has been saying re...

18 Apr 2016 13:28
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Alonso still 'has necessary passion' for F1 - Perez
Fernando Alonso and Johnny Herbert have buried their differences with a hug live on television. The pair clashed in Bahrain after Herbert, a former grand prix winner, urged the ...

18 Apr 2016 12:57
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Renault could abandon 2016 car development soon
Renault is close to deciding to abandon development of its 2016 car, according to the Danish newspaper BT. It follows a mainly uncompetitive start to the season for the Enstone ...

18 Apr 2016 12:14
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Teams have expressed 'interest' in me - Vandoorne
McLaren may not be Stoffel Vandoorne's only option to step up into a full-time race cockpit for 2017. The Belgian, strongly backed by the British team, made an impressive de...

18 Apr 2016 11:18
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Felipe Nasr to get an all-new chassis in Russia
Felipe Nasr is hoping his bad start to the 2016 season finally ends in Russia. In Australia, Bahrain and now China, the Brazilian has suggested that amid Sauber's obvious fi...

18 Apr 2016 10:54
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Red Bull alternative 'halo' set for Sochi test
Red Bull is pressing on with the development of its alternative to the FIA-preferred 'halo' concept for cockpit protection for 2017. F1's governing body has played d...

18 Apr 2016 09:46
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Kvyat holds his own in argument with Vettel
Daniil Kvyat held his own wheel-to-wheel and then later in a face-to-face argument with Sebastian Vettel at the Chinese grand prix on Sunday. As Kvyat brushed off a difficult st...

18 Apr 2016 08:53
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Race Report: Rosberg wins the Chinese Grand Prix!
Nico Rosberg won today's Chinese Grand Prix. The german driver lost first place temporarily to Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo, who started from the second grid place, but t...

17 Apr 2016 10:10
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Qualifying report: Rosberg fastest, Ricciardo beats Ferrari, Hamilton engine failure.
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg set the fastest laptime in todays qualifying session held at the Shanghai international circuit in China. The rain stopped in between the practice s...

16 Apr 2016 10:35
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FP3: Vettel fastest in a rainy China
Sebastian Vettel was the quickest man in a very wet third free practice session in China. Williams driver Bottas was first to go out, 15 minutes after the session's start, s...

16 Apr 2016 09:42
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Fantasy F1 Chinese Grand Prix: Turn 2.50 euro into 2,500 Euro!
The formula 1 field settles in China this weekend where the third Grand Prix of 2016 will be held. In Bahrain we saw Nico Rosberg beating Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen. We a...

16 Apr 2016 00:02
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Mercedes duo squabble over driver dinner bill
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have for now confined their championship battle to a squabble over a dinner bill. World champion Hamilton, 17 points behind and five grid spots d...

15 Apr 2016 13:55
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Sainz worried Toro Rosso has least powerful engine
Carlos Sainz thinks it is possible Toro Rosso is already the team with the least amount of horse power on the grid. Although the Faenza team switched from struggling Renault pow...

15 Apr 2016 13:24
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Magnussen underestimated impact of McLaren joke
Kevin Magnussen has admitted he underestimated the impact that poking fun at former employer McLaren's problems would have. Last week, some of the Dane's fans on social ...

15 Apr 2016 12:42
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Steiner suggests Haas F1 critics to 'read the rules'
Gunther Steiner says he is unfazed amid criticism of Haas' controversial approach to F1. After two strong points finishes in Australia and Bahrain, some of the American outf...

15 Apr 2016 12:08
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Button: "Change rules to bring field closer together"
Jenson Button says he is opposed to ideas to improve F1 by shaking up the order of the grid. The sport has dropped its new 'musical chairs' qualifying format following f...

15 Apr 2016 11:57
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Ferrari developing upgrade to fix turbo problems
Ferrari is designing a key upgrade for its turbo unit, according to German reports. The major daily Bild, and the specialist Auto Motor und Sport, say the turbo fix is due in Ma...

15 Apr 2016 11:10
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Ecclestone eyeing new investors for Canada GP
Bernie Ecclestone is getting involved in finding new investors for Montreal's Canadian grand prix, according to a report in La Presse newspaper. The report said the F1 supre...

15 Apr 2016 10:39
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Hungary secures new F1 race deal through 2026
Hungary's place on the F1 calendar is secure for a decade. Reports out of Budapest say organisers of the annual race at the Hungaroring have inked a new-five year extension ...

15 Apr 2016 10:06
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Bottas and both Haas drivers with new front wing
Valtteri Bottas will get his turn with Williams' new front nose and wing this weekend in China. Two weeks ago in Bahrain, it was teammate Felipe Massa who ran the new pieces...

15 Apr 2016 09:43
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FP2: Ferrari on P1 and P2, Raikkonen fastest
Ferrari has beaten Mercedes, albeit only in a practice. Kimi Raikkonen was the only one to go under 1:37 in the second session in China, while Sebastian Vettel set the second ti...

15 Apr 2016 09:32
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Drivers had a share in qualifying axe - Rosberg
F1 drivers played a role in the scrapping of the hated 'musical chairs' qualifying system. That is the view of Nico Rosberg, who went out on a limb on Wednesday by aimin...

15 Apr 2016 08:17
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Alonso declared fit to take part in Chinese GP
A FIA statement regaring Fernando Alonso: "As a result of a medical examination undertaken following Free Practice One, the FIA F1 Medical Delegate, Prof. Jean-Charles Piet...

15 Apr 2016 08:04
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Chat during second free practice for China 2016
The second free practice for the Grand Prix of China starts at 08.00 CET. Below this article you can chat with other users of the website about the session and your expectations...

15 Apr 2016 07:20
FP1: Scary moments for Massa and Magnussen
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg set the fastest time in first free practice for the Grand Prix of China, but that was no talking point after the first session at Shanghai circuit. ...

15 Apr 2016 05:32
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'No panic or concern' amid Ferrari problems - Vettel
Sebastian Vettel says it is understandable Ferrari has faltered as it bids to catch up with dominant Mercedes. In the opening two races, Kimi Raikkonen's red car failed in A...

15 Apr 2016 05:10
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Grosjean says Haas F1 Team critics just 'jealous'
Romain Grosjean dismissed criticism of Haas' approach to formula one as little more than "jealousy". Some critics say the new American team has scored points in it...

15 Apr 2016 04:45
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Chat during first free practice for China 2016
The first free practice for the Grand Prix of China starts at 04.00 CET. Below this article you can chat with other users of the website about the session and your expectations!...

15 Apr 2016 03:21
Alonso's time in Formula 1 has past - Herbert
Johnny Herbert says he stands by his recent criticism of Fernando Alonso, even after the Spaniard's angry reaction. Having written in a column that Alonso should use the occ...

14 Apr 2016 15:17
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Glass half full rather than half empty for Hamilton
World champion Lewis Hamilton was maintaining his sunny disposition on Thursday, despite admitting his five-place gearbox change penalty was "a kick in the goonies". B...

14 Apr 2016 14:31
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Jackie Stewart tells Mercedes to leave Formula 1
Sir Jackie Stewart says that if he was running Mercedes, he would pull the German carmaker out of F1. Mercedes has utterly dominated in the 'power unit' era that began i...

14 Apr 2016 13:45
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Alonso cleared to take part in first free practice
A FIA statement regarding Fernando Alonso: "Since the accident at the Australian Grand Prix, McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team driver Fernando Alonso has been undergoing the pro...

14 Apr 2016 13:04
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Troubled Vijay Mallya to also sit out China GP
Vijay Mallya looks set to sit out yet another grand prix, as his legal troubles in his native India continue. The Force India boss and co-owner was not in Australia and Bahr...

14 Apr 2016 12:50
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Rosberg hits back at Ecclestone's 'windbags' jibe
Championship leader Nico Rosberg has hit back at Bernie Ecclestone's claim that current F1 drivers are "windbags". F1 supremo Ecclestone's jibe followed the co...

14 Apr 2016 12:11
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Canadian billionaire not investing in Williams
Williams has denied speculation a Canadian billionaire could soon buy into the British team. The team's latest development driver is Lance Stroll, a 17-year-old Formula 3 st...

14 Apr 2016 11:37
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Allison back to work for Ferrari after wife's death
A grieving James Allison will reportedly contribute to Ferrari's bid to win the Chinese grand prix this weekend. Following the sudden death of the Briton's wife Rebecca ...

14 Apr 2016 10:42
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Sainz is smarter than Verstappen - Herbert

Johnny Herbert thinks Red Bull should sign up Carlos Sainz for 2017. The former F1 driver made waves in Bahrain recently, when he urged Fernando Alonso to take the opportunity o...

14 Apr 2016 10:06
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Video: A lap around Shanghai onboard with Bottas
Shanghai International Circuit hosts the Grand Prix of China this weekend. As a preview a video of a lap onboard with Valtteri Bottas around that track. ...

14 Apr 2016 09:35
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Grid penalty for Hamilton after gearbox change
Nico Rosberg's bid to extend his winning streak to six races this weekend has got an early boost. Mercedes confirmed early on Thursday that reigning champion Lewis Hamilton&...

14 Apr 2016 08:27
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Sauber teams up with AG88 for Singapore and Japan
Shortly before the Chinese Grand Prix, the Sauber F1 Team is pleased to announce a race partnership with Dranix Technology Development Limited for two upcoming Formula One GPs i...

13 Apr 2016 15:49
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Three music stars to perform at first GP in Baku
Baku City Circuit (BCC) today announced that three of the biggest stars in world music - Chris Brown, Enrique Iglesias and Pharrell Williams - will be the headline musical acts ...

13 Apr 2016 13:35
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Watson backs Villeneuve in slamming F1 drivers
Former F1 winner John Watson has backed Jacques Villeneuve in slamming the sport's current drivers. Although signed by the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), it eme...

13 Apr 2016 12:41
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F1 still too far away for Mick Schumacher - manager
Mick Schumacher's manager has played down any talk the 17-year-old might soon be ready for formula one. Mick, the son of the F1 legend and seven time world champion Michael,...

13 Apr 2016 12:09
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McLaren name 'no guarantee for success' - Coulthard
Stoffel Vandoorne is "on standby" should FIA doctors once again sideline Fernando Alonso in China, McLaren-Honda has confirmed. Belgian Vandoorne, in fact, travelled t...

13 Apr 2016 11:30
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'Sauber secure at least for GP's in China and Russia'
Sauber has bucked the rumours by travelling to Shanghai this week for the Chinese grand prix. In obvious financial trouble, it was said F1's Swiss team could have run out of...

13 Apr 2016 10:57
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Sergio Marchionne to take on Ferrari CEO role
Sergio Marchionne looks set to add yet another executive role to his plate. Bloomberg, the business news agency, said the Fiat Chrysler and Ferrari president will soon also take...

13 Apr 2016 10:23
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Brad Hollinger joins Williams' board of directors
Williams today announces the appointment of Brad Hollinger to the company’s Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director. He joins Nick Rose and Eddie Charlton as the co...

12 Apr 2016 15:19
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F1 'has learned' to take time to consider proposals
Claire Williams thinks F1 has learned from the 'musical chairs' qualifying debacle. F1's governing body announced late on Monday that the World Motor Sport Council r...

12 Apr 2016 14:43
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Experts doubt Ferrari can win title this year
Two former F1 drivers do not think Ferrari is ready to beat Mercedes to the world championship. "No," Gerhard Berger, a 10-time grand prix winner and former team boss,...

12 Apr 2016 14:05
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Toro Rosso and Red Bull have drifted apart - Key
Toro Rosso technical chief James Key says there is no longer much 'synergy' between the Faenza based team and the senior Red Bull outfit. In the past, although Haas has ...

12 Apr 2016 13:28
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'Broken rib Alonso has not healed completely'
Fernando Alonso is already in Shanghai as he bids to return to F1 action this weekend. On social media, the Spaniard has posted several messages from the sprawling Chinese city,...

12 Apr 2016 12:57
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Haryanto only one to beat Vandoorne 'head to head'
Rio Haryanto's former boss has hit back at suggestions the Indonesian is a straightforward F1 'pay driver'. A common analysis is that while the Mercedes-backed Pasca...

12 Apr 2016 12:34
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Bottas not changing style despite Hamilton crash
Valtteri Bottas insists he will not alter his racing style, even though he crashed with reigning champion Lewis Hamilton in Bahrain. The Finn had to serve a drive-through and se...

12 Apr 2016 12:13
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Monza could agree F1 deal within first days of May
It is still not clear if historic Monza will continue to host the endangered Italian grand prix beyond September's 2016 race. Bernie Ecclestone's negotiations with race ...

12 Apr 2016 11:42
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Nico Rosberg not worried about expiring contract
Claire Williams has tipped the F1 paddock to host a fascinating driver 'silly season' this year. Seats at multiple top teams, including Williams but also Mercedes, Ferra...

12 Apr 2016 11:01
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F1 officially reverts to 2015 qualifying format
A FIA statement regarding qualifying: "The World Motor Sport Council today approved, via e-vote, the decision to revert to last season's qualification format for the re...

12 Apr 2016 09:00
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Honda now turning focus to improving 'power'
Honda is ready to push ahead with finding more performance from its 2016 power unit. After the unmitigated disaster of 2015, when McLaren and Honda reunited but finished an emba...

11 Apr 2016 14:36
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Vettel - I am a normal person like everyone else
Quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel insists he has no desire to behave like a "hero". While the reigning title winner Lewis Hamilton is commonly called a F1 &quo...

11 Apr 2016 13:51
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Haas' controversial approach splits F1 opinion
The early success of the new F1 team Haas is splitting opinion in the paddock. While some hail Romain Grosjean's double points-scoring efforts in Australia and Bahrain, othe...

11 Apr 2016 13:23
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Testing car for Pirelli last hurdle for 2017 rules
F1's radical rules changes for 2017 may stumble at the last hurdle, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports. Earlier, it emerged that eight of the 11 active teams actuall...

11 Apr 2016 12:44
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Drivers shot themselves in the foot - Johansson
F1 veteran Stefan Johansson has blasted today's drivers for their recent open letter. Although signed off by the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), it emerged recen...

11 Apr 2016 12:11
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McLaren 'confident' Alonso will pas medical tests
McLaren is "confident" Fernando Alonso will be shown the green light for his return to racing action this weekend in China. With the McLaren-Honda driver sidelined in ...

11 Apr 2016 11:56
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F1 must analyse quali decisions properly - Wolff
With the third round of the season now looming, F1 is heaving a collective sigh of relief that the hated 'musical chairs' qualifying is now gone. "There was simply ...

11 Apr 2016 11:09
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