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Robert Kubica has to be realistic on F1 comeback
Robert Kubica has admitted that racing in formula one remains "beyond my reach" at present. The now 30-year-old Pole has been conspicuously absent from the grid since ...

02 Jul 2015 16:23
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Arrogance still there at top of McLaren - Jordan
McLaren's "arrogance" is holding the once-great team back. That is the controversial claim of former F1 team owner and boss Eddie Jordan, as he rubbished Ron Denni...

02 Jul 2015 15:27
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'Hulkenberg has a chance to move to Ferrari'
Kimi Raikkonen's exit from Ferrari and formula one is all but "sealed", the influential Italian daily La Gazzetta dello Sport claims. "Only a sensational brea...

02 Jul 2015 14:56
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Internet is key to get F1's next generation involved
A debate is raging among F1 insiders as to whether the pinnacle of motor sport is being left behind in the internet age. It has emerged that the average age of those who partici...

02 Jul 2015 14:01
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Formula E more competitor for GP3 than for F1
Two motor racing figures have dismissed a controversial claim that Formula E is set to take F1's place as the pinnacle of the sport. Virgin's Sir Richard Branson, once w...

02 Jul 2015 13:29
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Rosberg has full attention on Hamilton title fight
Lewis Hamilton may be in the "public eye", but Nico Rosberg has vowed to keep his eye on the world championship. Bernie Ecclestone said recently Rosberg is "not g...

02 Jul 2015 12:47
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Imola regio launching campaign of support for GP
Imola's bid to return to the F1 calendar is also gaining regional support. Earlier, the president of the Lombardy region, Roberto Maroni, made clear he is campaigning to saf...

02 Jul 2015 12:11
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Verstappen interested in doing Le Mans with father

Max Verstappen could be the next F1 driver heading to Le Mans. Nico Hulkenberg breathed new life into his career by winning the fabled endurance race at the first attempt. And n...

02 Jul 2015 11:28
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Nasr hoping that Sauber solves braking problems
Felipe Nasr is still calling on Sauber to solve his persistent braking issue. Brazil's Globo said the rookie, although a standout performer earlier in 2015, has struggled wi...

02 Jul 2015 10:53
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Trophies in F1 nowadays are just terrible - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is hoping the iconic golden trophy is on the British grand prix podium on Sunday. Last year, as he won his home race at Silverstone, he publicly ridiculed the &qu...

02 Jul 2015 09:37
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Button tells McLaren to prioritise pace over reliability
Jenson Button has urged McLaren-Honda to prioritise performance over reliability. Team boss Eric Boullier said recently that, as works partner Honda's awkward return to the ...

02 Jul 2015 08:56
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Video: A lap onboard around Silverstone with Rosberg
Silverstone hosts the Grand Prix of Great Britain this weekend. As a preview a video of a lap onboard with Nico Rosberg around that track. ...

02 Jul 2015 08:15
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Qatar comes up with solution to host F1 race
Qatar is still pushing hard for a formula one race. That is despite the fact F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone is for now honouring an agreement he made with Bahrain to keep that rac...

01 Jul 2015 16:45
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Hamilton does not respond well if he loses - Hill
Lewis Hamilton must find a way to cope with losing. That is the view of 1996 world champion Damon Hill, who also warned the Mercedes driver to strike a better balance between hi...

01 Jul 2015 16:24
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Now Russia wants to form its own F1 team
If Azerbaijan is pushing towards the formula one grid, then so too should Russia. That is the view of Igor Ermilin, the presidential advisor of the Russian Automobile Federation...

01 Jul 2015 16:06
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GP2: Cecotto joins Carlin to replace Sorensen
Carlin's GP2 squad will see a driver change this weekend for the team's home event at Silverstone. Julian Leal will be joined at the UK round by Johnny Cecotto who...

01 Jul 2015 15:43
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Another engine change is looming for Alonso
This weekend will not be a happy home grand prix for McLaren. The British team's season hit new lows in Canada and Austria, and the hits will keep on coming this weekend at ...

01 Jul 2015 14:52
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Solution for F1 must be found quickly - Arrivabene
Maurizio Arrivabene says F1 is seeking "the solution" to its current crisis. When asked by France's Auto Hebdo about the increasingly disaffected audience, the Fer...

01 Jul 2015 14:25
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Bottas first in line to replace Raikkonen at Ferrari
Valtteri Bottas has been singled out as the ideal replacement should his countryman Kimi Raikkonen depart Ferrari. Multiple Italian media sources agree that, notwithstanding spe...

01 Jul 2015 13:05
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Burti tips Hamilton to beat Rosberg to the title
Lewis Hamilton is the clear favourite to win the 2015 title. That is the claim of former F1 driver turned Brazilian commentator Luciano Burti, even though Hamilton's Mercede...

01 Jul 2015 12:48
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Friday drive for Leimer at Silverstone still unsure
Just two days before his engine would fire, Fabio Leimer still does not know if he will drive at Silverstone. After his hopes of making his Friday practice debut for Manor were...

01 Jul 2015 12:02
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Massa defends radio instructions given to drivers
Felipe Massa has defended the radio instructions given to today's formula one drivers. As the sport analyses what is turning off fans, some are arguing that the sport should...

01 Jul 2015 11:23
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Sauber appoints Mark Smith as technical director
The Sauber F1 Team is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Smith as its Technical Director. The 54-year old Briton will start on 13th July at the Sauber F1 Team headquart...

01 Jul 2015 10:37
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Tilke to start construction on F1 circuit in Baku
Once considered an unlikely fit for formula one, Azerbaijan is racing into its grand prix future. Bernie Ecclestone has inked a deal for a street race in Baku, the oil-rich form...

01 Jul 2015 09:52
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Sauber and NetApp extend their partnership
The Sauber F1 Team is pleased to announce the extension of its partnership with NetApp, a global leader in storage and data management. After a successful three-year collaborati...

01 Jul 2015 09:06
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Attention returns to Strategy Group meeting in London
F1's attention will return to the Strategy Group on Wednesday. Six weeks ago, as the sport's main protagonists insisted formula one must turn a corner, the group met and...

01 Jul 2015 08:15
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Force India welcomes Cavall as new partner
Sahara Force India is proud to announce the launch of a new partnership with Cavall, producers of premium wine from Mexico. The Cavall logo will be featured on the team's ca...

30 Jun 2015 16:51
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Ricciardo admits interest in Raikkonen's seat
As F1 heads to Silverstone, all eyes are on Ferrari. And that is not because the Maranello team expects to beat Mercedes at the British grand prix. In fact, the red-coloured...

30 Jun 2015 16:31
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Todt tells Ecclestone to be more positive about F1
Jean Todt has urged Bernie Ecclestone to keep quiet about formula one's problems. Ecclestone, the F1 supremo, has been the harshest critic of the sport's new turbo V6 er...

30 Jun 2015 15:59
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De Villota family considering legal action against Marussia
Maria de Villota's family is not ruling out legal action after more details of her 2012 Marussia crash emerged. Last month, Britain's Health and Safety Executive said ac...

30 Jun 2015 15:08
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Lombardy says Ferrari supports Monza to keep F1
Ferrari is willing to help Monza keep the Italian grand prix. That is the claim of regional Lombardy president Roberto Maroni, just a day after he vowed to "to go war"...

30 Jun 2015 14:15
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Formula E means 2016 'not lost year' for Renault
Success in Formula E means 2015 will not be a "lost year" for Renault. That is the view of Cyril Abiteboul, who is managing director of the French carmaker's formu...

30 Jun 2015 13:21
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Calls for engine rules overhaul grow louder
Calls for F1 to revisit the detail of its engine rules are growing stronger. In Austria, the full extent of the current situation became clear when McLaren's cars were order...

30 Jun 2015 12:46
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Toro Rosso STR10 among three best cars on the grid
Amid the Red Bull-Renault debacle of 2015, the only winner appears to be the junior team Toro Rosso. A report in Germany's Auto Motor und Sport claims the James Key-designed...

30 Jun 2015 12:10
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Raikkonen: "Ferrari has a contract, it's up to them"
Kimi Raikkonen does not agree that his future at Ferrari is in his own hands. "Raikkonen's fate is in his hands," Italian media have quoted team boss Maurizio Arri...

30 Jun 2015 11:53
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Webber: "Multi 21 showed how toothless Red Bull was"
Red Bull declined to comment on Mark Webber's latest claims about his intense rivalry with former teammate Sebastian Vettel. Earlier this month, quadruple world champion Vet...

30 Jun 2015 11:16
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'Red Bull to decide F1 future before summer break'
Red Bull has not ruled out quitting formula one. That is the warning of the energy drink company's Dr Helmut Marko, after mogul Dietrich Mateschitz issued the threat at his ...

29 Jun 2015 16:06
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Rosberg concentrating on keeping up his top form
Nico Rosberg is charging to maintain his fresh run of top form. After winning in Austria, the German quickly returned to the wheel of the Mercedes in the post-race test at the s...

29 Jun 2015 15:38
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'Ferrari should put pressure on F1 over Monza exit'
Ferrari should threaten to quit F1 in order to save the embattled Italian grand prix. That is the view of the regional Lombardy president Roberto Maroni, as the uncertainty over...

29 Jun 2015 14:54
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Renault not ruling out any option for F1 future
Renault has still not ruled out quitting formula one altogether. On a visit to the Formula E race in London at the weekend, the French carmaker's CEO Carlos Ghosn said the o...

29 Jun 2015 14:15
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More bidders join race to buy F1 commercial rights
More bidders have reportedly joined the race to buy formula one. Last week, it emerged that the sport's controlling shareholder, CVC, as well as Bernie Ecclestone could sell...

29 Jun 2015 14:03
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Vettel would like to keep Raikkonen as teammate
Sebastian Vettel has thrown his voice behind Kimi Raikkonen's bid to keep his seat at Ferrari. The pair united as friends at the fabled Italian team in 2015, but while Germa...

29 Jun 2015 12:50
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Button says Honda 'massively committed' to F1
Jenson Button says Honda is "committed" to McLaren and formula one. The nightmarish extent of the Japanese carmaker's return to F1 this year was unexpected, but Mc...

29 Jun 2015 12:02
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F1 'not interesting' for us, excitement is lacking - VW
Martin Winterkorn has dealt a blow to those hoping a Volkswagen brand will enter F1 in the near future. Persistent speculation has linked Audi and Porsche, who both already comp...

29 Jun 2015 11:51
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Leimer hoping to make F1 debut later this year
Fabio Leimer is expecting to make his Friday practice debut for Manor this week. The backmarker's new reserve driver wanted to drive in the opening practice session in Austr...

29 Jun 2015 11:31
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F1 to cut back from three to two pre-season tests
F1 has reportedly dumped Jerez as a winter test location for 2016. Germany's Auto Motor und Sport claims that, to cut costs, the sport has decided to reduce its official pre...

29 Jun 2015 10:39
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FIA clears Mercedes and Ferrari over oil concerns
The FIA has cleared top teams Mercedes and Ferrari following concerns about the teams' respective oil systems. Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport claimed samples were taken...

29 Jun 2015 10:27
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Todt: "F1 needs to find prescription for headache"
Bernie Ecclestone says he could step in now and fix formula one's problems, so long as FIA president Jean Todt is also on board. As the sport's apparent crisis deepens, ...

26 Jun 2015 12:43
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Bottas rates Williams as one of top three teams in F1
Valtteri Bottas is not ruling out staying with Williams in 2016. His comments come amid swirling speculation about the highly-rated young Finn' future, with Germany's Bi...

26 Jun 2015 12:01
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Racers play down expectations for Force India B-car
Force India's race regulars are playing down expectations ahead of the long-awaited 'B' car's debut at Silverstone. Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez have been im...

26 Jun 2015 11:31
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Ecclestone knows that Horner is not in 'any danger'
Bernie Ecclestone has thrown his weight behind Red Bull's embattled chief Christian Horner. Briton Horner, as well as team official Dr Helmut Marko, have this week been move...

26 Jun 2015 10:53
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Ferrari not involved in Italian grand prix decision
Maurizio Arrivabene has thrown Ferrari's voice behind the plight of Monza. In recent days, it has been said the historic Autodromo's best chance of hanging onto the Ital...

26 Jun 2015 10:06
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Ecclestone doubts Fitzpatrick has money to fund Manor
Almost halfway through 2015, Manor may not be out of the woods yet. At the end of the 'Marussia' chapter, the team was so close to collapse that its Banbury factory was ...

26 Jun 2015 09:45
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Rosberg will not be a number two - Coulthard
Nico Rosberg is right back in the running for the 2015 title. That is the view of former F1 driver turned broadcaster David Coulthard, following the German driver's emphatic...

25 Jun 2015 14:39
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Ecclestone's role 'won't change' in F1 takeover
Amid an intense period of turmoil and introspection in F1, the debate this week has turned to whether an American billionaire can save the sport. The latest alarming quote has c...

25 Jun 2015 13:57
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Williams, Bottas don't comment on Ferrari rumours
Williams and Valtteri Bottas are quiet in the face of mounting speculation about the Finn's future. Germany's Bild newspaper reported this week that Ferrari is offering ...

25 Jun 2015 13:15
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2015 difficulties might hurt 2016 'soon' - Boullier
McLaren-Honda's continuing struggles might soon begin to also affect the 2016 campaign. That is the blunt admission of Eric Boullier, following yet another disastrous weeken...

25 Jun 2015 12:43
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'Renault set to make concrete offer to buy Lotus'
Speculation Renault is close to buying back the Enstone based team will not go away. The persistent rumour is now being reported by Germany's Bild newspaper, which claims th...

25 Jun 2015 12:02
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Wolff convinced that F1 grid 'still has characters'
As F1 chiefs ponder the sport's biggest problems, Toto Wolff has admitted the issue of 'characters' is a recurring one. Some would argue that - recalling legends lik...

25 Jun 2015 11:24
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Red Bull Ring day 2: Rosberg eight tenths clear
Nico Rosberg has ended the second day of testing at the Red Bull Ring on top. He was eight tenths clear from the rest, spearheaded by Ferrari test driver Esteban Gutierrez. Almo...

24 Jun 2015 18:04
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Marko on Horner exit rumours: "Absolute nonsense"
Helmut Marko has slammed rumours Red Bull is set to oust its F1 team boss Christian Horner. Briton Horner has already dismissed the rumours about him being replaced by F1 legend...

24 Jun 2015 15:54
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Merhi still looking for sponsor to cling onto Manor seat
As the mid-point of the 2015 season approaches, Roberto Merhi has clung onto his Manor seat so far. The rookie Spaniard's place has been under a cloud all year, as the forme...

24 Jun 2015 15:04
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Investment consortium preparing bid for F1 shares
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted it is possible F1 owner CVC will sell the sport. The Financial Times and Reuters are reporting that a company headed by American football club Mia...

24 Jun 2015 13:35
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Transitional period for McLaren-Honda - Alonso
Fernando Alonso has described the 2015 season so far as a "transitional period" that will soon come to an end. McLaren-Honda had to tweak its post-race test plans for ...

24 Jun 2015 12:11
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Italian federation 'not fond' of GP alternation plans
The president of Italy's auto racing federation says he wants Monza to keep its annual place on the formula one calendar. The comments of Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI) ...

24 Jun 2015 11:49
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Ferrari offering Williams 4 million to release Bottas
Ferrari has launched a bid to secure the services of Valtteri Bottas, according to Germany's Bild newspaper. Amid heightening speculation about Kimi Raikkonen's future a...

24 Jun 2015 11:17
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Hamilton upset at own 'mistakes' in Austria - Mercedes
Mercedes chiefs say Lewis Hamilton made a couple of errors in the recent Austrian grand prix. One of them was when he clearly crossed the pitlane exit line, incurring a penalty....

24 Jun 2015 10:47
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Radical Williams winglet ahead of rear wheels 'not legal'
A radical new winglet tested by Williams in Austria on Tuesday is not legal. That is the claim of Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, after observers at the post-race test at th...

24 Jun 2015 10:06
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Ferrari not giving up on trying to close in on Mercedes
Ferrari is not giving up on trying to close the gap to Mercedes in 2015. That is the claim of bosses Maurizio Arrivabene and Sergio Marchionne, after yet another easy defeat at ...

24 Jun 2015 09:20
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Follow LIVE the second day of testing at Red Bull Ring
The second day of the second in-season test this year is about to commence. At the Red Bull Ring, which played host to the Austrian Grand Prix last weekend, nine teams will perf...

24 Jun 2015 09:00
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