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Di Montezemolo announces Ferrari departure
Luca di Montezemolo has ended the intense speculation about his future by announcing his departure as Ferrari's long-time president. In a media statement on Wednesday, the 67-ye...

10 Sep 2014 10:13
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Boullier denies teams to run third cars in 2015
Eric Boullier has dismissed suggestions top F1 teams will have to run three cars next year to plug vacancies on the grid. Amid suggestions some teams are struggling to survive, ...

10 Sep 2014 09:47
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FIA to ban certain radio instructions to drivers
F1's governing body has reportedly banned certain radio communications between engineers and drivers with immediate effect. Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports that the incre...

10 Sep 2014 08:35
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Vettel to use yet another new chassis in Singapore
Sebastian Vettel will use yet another new Red Bull chassis in Singapore -- his fourth RB10 in 2014. The reigning world champion has struggled from the very first laps of the rad...

09 Sep 2014 15:00
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Di Montezemolo hints at end of an era at Ferrari
All signs continue to point towards a major change of direction at crisis-struck Ferrari. Although long-time president Luca di Montezemolo played down the waves of speculation a...

09 Sep 2014 11:36
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FIA rubbishes Rosberg 'mistake' conspiracy theories
F1's governing FIA has rubbished the latest conspiracy theory in the wake of the Italian grand prix. After the Monza race, multiple authoritative media publications and F1 offic...

09 Sep 2014 10:57
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Williams competitors 'keep an eye' on Bottas - boss
After a run of four podiums in five races, Valtteri Bottas had a less enjoyable Italian grand prix. The Finn had to settle for fourth, while his teammate Felipe Massa scored his...

09 Sep 2014 09:45
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Haas F1 Team reveals extent of tie-up with Ferrari
The extent of new 2016 entrant Haas' tie-up with Ferrari is becoming clearer. Earlier in 2014, the 'Haas' logos of Nascar team owner Gene Haas' successful machine tool company w...

09 Sep 2014 08:25
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Mercedes would have placed Max Verstappen in GP2

Prior to Max Verstappen's signing by Red Bull, the teen Dutchman came close to being snapped up by Mercedes. At the height of the Verstappen-Mercedes rumours, sources said the G...

08 Sep 2014 12:44
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McLaren 'happy' to keep current drivers for 2015
McLaren could wait another year for a top name to join the newly Honda-powered outfit. In recent days and weeks, it has become increasingly clear that the Woking team is bidding...

08 Sep 2014 12:10
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Di Montezemolo locked in dispute with potential successor
An obvious dispute is playing out between Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo and his potential successor, Sergio Marchionne. At Monza, Montezemolo half-heartedly denied incre...

08 Sep 2014 11:57
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Wolff looking to offload more of Williams stake
Toto Wolff is still working on offloading his stake in the Williams team. Ever since the Austrian bought into Mercedes and began working as the German marque's F1 and motor raci...

08 Sep 2014 11:23
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Canadian billionaire linked to Sauber buyout
Sauber is quiet amid reports the Swiss team is being sold to the Canadian retail billionaire and racing enthusiast Lawrence Stroll. On Sunday, a report emerged in Germany that s...

08 Sep 2014 10:05
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Mercedes slams 'paranoid' conspiracy theorists
When Lewis Hamilton passed championship leader Nico Rosberg to take the win at Monza on Sunday, not everyone was convinced. F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart is one such conspiracy t...

08 Sep 2014 09:29
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2014 Italian Grand Prix - Race Report: Hamilton claims victory following Rosberg mistake, Massa finishes on podium
The weather was nothing short of perfect for the start of the Italian Grand Prix, with the two Mercedes locking out the front row and Hamilton spearheading the field, followed b...

07 Sep 2014 15:36
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I stand by my opinion that Rosberg was at fault - Lauda
At Mercedes, the apologies are flying around like so much shattered carbon fibre. Contrite after his run-in with teammate Lewis Hamilton at Spa, Nico Rosberg at Monza revealed t...

05 Sep 2014 14:23
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Red Bull Racing found some things in Vettel's old chassis
Sebastian Vettel's 'new' Red Bull chassis for Monza and beyond is not the one used to such good effect by on-form teammate Daniel Ricciardo in 2014. However, Germany's Sport Bil...

05 Sep 2014 12:12
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Alonso holds the key to unlock driver market - Grosjean
Right at the front of the grid, the 2015 'silly season' is threatening to burst into life. On paper, the top teams - Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull - are all locked up contractu...

05 Sep 2014 11:21
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Valtteri Bottas hints contract news coming 'quite soon'
Recently linked with McLaren's quest for a top driver lineup for the Honda era, Valtteri Bottas' future is suddenly not a topic in the F1 paddock. According to Finland's Turun S...

05 Sep 2014 10:17
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Kobayashi 'not happy' with last-minute Caterham call-up
Kamui Kobayashi may be back on the grid, but that doesn't mean he is "happy". As Caterham's new management took hold, the Japanese was sidelined in Belgium two weeks ago in favo...

05 Sep 2014 09:02
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New rumours say Di Montezemolo stepping down at Ferrari
Speculation is rife that Luca di Montezemolo is on the verge of announcing his departure as Ferrari president. Rumours Maranello's long-time and charismatic figurehead is steppi...

05 Sep 2014 08:38
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Ferrari doubts if an all-new car will be enough for 2015
Ferrari will have an all-new car for 2015 but it still might not be enough to match Mercedes, technical boss James Allison has admitted. After the departures of team boss Stefan...

04 Sep 2014 16:06
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Michael Schumacher could return home later this year
Michael Schumacher could leave a rehabilitation clinic and return home by Christmas. That is the claim of the German weekly Bunte, citing sources at the facility in Lausanne whe...

04 Sep 2014 14:43
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Caterham confirms Kobayashi for this weekend at Monza
Caterham on Thursday confirmed reports Kamui Kobayashi is returning to race duty this weekend at Monza. After the Japanese sat out Spa-Francorchamps for Andre Lotterer, it emerg...

04 Sep 2014 13:31
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Teammate battle 'valuable' for F1, Mercedes - Haug
F1 should thank the warring Mercedes teammates for their spicy championship battle in 2014. That is the view of Norbert Haug, the former Mercedes chief who is today removed from...

04 Sep 2014 13:24
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Vettel takes interest from McLaren-Honda into consideration
Sebastian Vettel is reportedly chewing over the interest in his services expressed by McLaren-Honda. In the media, Ron Dennis' desire for a truly top driver to spearhead the new...

04 Sep 2014 12:46
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Vatanen says Todt concerned about Russian grand prix
Jean Todt is concerned about the viability of next month's inaugural grand prix. That is the claim of Ari Vatanen, an FIA official who once stood against Todt for the presidency...

04 Sep 2014 12:02
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Drivers from other teams back Rosberg over Hamilton incident
Champions Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel have backed Nico Rosberg amid the German's run-in with title rival and teammate Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton accused his Mercedes coll...

04 Sep 2014 11:15
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Vettel 'not the best driver' in formula one - Alonso
Fernando Alonso does not believe reigning quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel is the best driver in formula one. Some have been surprised this year as Vettel, despite his ...

04 Sep 2014 10:34
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Video: A lap of Monza onboard with Nico Hülkenberg
Monza hosts the Grand Prix of Italy this weekend. As a preview a video of a lap onboard with Nico Hülkenberg around that track. ...

04 Sep 2014 09:48
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Lotterer turned down Caterham, Kobayashi to return
Caterham is set to announce Kamui Kobayashi's return to the cockpit for the Italian grand prix. The Japanese was sidelined two weeks ago at Spa-Francorchamps, as reigning Le Man...

04 Sep 2014 08:54
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Alonso wants to 'extend his contract' at Ferrari
Fernando Alonso says he is working on extending his Ferrari deal. Amid growing rumours the Spaniard could switch to McLaren, he played down the speculation this week by telling ...

03 Sep 2014 16:50
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Force India not affected by Mallya's latest troubles
Force India has played down this week's alarming news from India about team supremo Vijay Mallya. Amid the decline of his airline Kingfisher, the former billionaire was declared...

03 Sep 2014 16:45
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European Union could recommend Russia GP boycott
Mere days ago, Bernie Ecclestone remained certain formula one will race for the first time in Russia next month. Amid the Ukrainian crisis and the MH17 atrocity, the F1 chief ex...

03 Sep 2014 14:25
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Alonso denies he was approached by McLaren's Ron Dennis
Fernando Alonso has denied being in contact with McLaren supremo Ron Dennis. Dennis is making no secret of his desire to sign a driver of the Spaniard or Sebastian Vettel's cali...

03 Sep 2014 13:33
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Life goes on for family of Michael Schumacher
For the Schumacher family, life goes on. This week, a charming book penned by a young fan of Michael Schumacher hit the desk of the stricken F1 legend's wife Corinna. Corinna re...

03 Sep 2014 12:47
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'Brilliant' Briatore could help this sport a lot - Alonso
Flavio Briatore would be a good addition as formula one finds its direction for the future. That is the claim of Fernando Alonso, the sport's highest paid and arguably most high...

03 Sep 2014 12:14
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Sauber and Marussia behind in engine payments to Ferrari
Ferrari's customer teams are behind in payments to the Maranello marque. Referring to engine customers Sauber and Marussia, team boss Marco Mattiacci is quoted by the Swiss news...

03 Sep 2014 11:46
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Former Toro Rosso designer not surprised by Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo's rise from the deep midfield to title-contending prominence in F1 has been a surprise to almost everyone in the paddock. In fact, even those who know him best ...

03 Sep 2014 10:53
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Gene Haas transforms Haas Formula into Haas F1 Team
The plans of F1's newest team are marching on. Although it will only debut in 2016, the American outfit Haas Formula has announced a name tweak. The team is now called Haas F1 T...

03 Sep 2014 09:26
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Italy 2014 preview quotes: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Daniil Kvyat: "I really like Monza and it's been an important circuit for me, as I have taken some major wins and podium finishes there. Last year was particularly good, when I ...

03 Sep 2014 08:37
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Italy 2014 preview quotes: Sauber
After Hockenheim, the Italian Grand Prix is another home race for the Sauber F1 Team as the Monza track is not far from the Swiss border. The final European round of the FIA For...

02 Sep 2014 17:12
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Juncadella in contention for Force India seat for 2015
Dani Juncadella has leapt into contention to make his formula one debut in 2015. The 23-year-old, Mercedes-linked Spaniard is already Force India's reserve driver, and at Monza ...

02 Sep 2014 15:51
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Alonso responds to speculation about his future
Fernando Alonso has responded to speculation he could be about to turn his back on Ferrari. The Spaniard's title-less tenure in red has culminated in the 2014 season, where the ...

02 Sep 2014 15:05
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Lotterer keeps in touch with Caterham for more races
Mere days before the Italian grand prix, the identity of Caterham's second race driver is still unclear. Reports from Japan suggest Kamui Kobayashi will definitely not be back a...

02 Sep 2014 14:43
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Verstappen admits blame: "No excuses, I'm guilty"
Max Verstappen has admitted the blame for crashing during his first proper run in a formula one car. With all eyes on the 16-year-old after his controversial announcement as Tor...

02 Sep 2014 13:51
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Italy 2014 preview quotes: Williams
Known in Italy as 'La Pista Magica', Monza is rightly loved by everyone who visits it. The track was on the inaugural F1 calendar in 1950 and the original banking, used by F1 c...

02 Sep 2014 13:24
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Renault declares Red Bull as official 'works team'
For the first time, Renault has declared Red Bull as its official 'works team'. Recently, amid a Red Bull-pressured restructuring of the struggling French supplier, Cyril Abiteb...

02 Sep 2014 12:44
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Teams agree date for first winter test of 2015
F1 teams have agreed the likely date for the opening winter test of 2015. Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports that the first of three pre-season tests in Europe will begin on...

02 Sep 2014 12:07
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Lotus drivers defend asphalting Parabolica gravel trap
Charlie Whiting has defended the controversial asphalting of Monza's iconic Parabolica corner. During the recent summer break, a cry of outrage spread around the world when it e...

02 Sep 2014 11:31
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Mattiacci would like to see Ross Brawn back at Ferrari
Ferrari wants Ross Brawn back, the team's new boss Marco Mattiacci has made clear. Briton Brawn stepped down as Mercedes' team boss last year, but before that he had been Marane...

02 Sep 2014 10:57
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Business trouble for Vijay Mallya in India
Force India supremo Vijay Mallya has run into serious business trouble in his native India. Amid the decline of his airline Kingfisher, the former billionaire has now been decla...

02 Sep 2014 09:44
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Italy 2014 preview quotes: Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton: "The Italian Grand Prix is always a special one for me in terms of the memories I have there - going right back to my early career. The karting championships use...

02 Sep 2014 08:26
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Italy 2014 preview quotes: Pirelli
Monza is Pirelli's home race, located just half an hour's drive from the company's global headquarters in Milan, where this year's Formula One tyres are designed. It has signifi...

01 Sep 2014 16:48
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UBS reducing F1 sponsorship in new agreement
Major F1 sponsor UBS is scaling down its investment in the sport. The Swiss based global financial services company entered F1 in 2010 powered by its then chief executive Oswald...

01 Sep 2014 15:19
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F1 experts criticise Mercedes over managing driver duel
F1 experts have accused Mercedes of mismanaging Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton's dramatically imploding relationship. The German team said contrite championship leader Nico Ros...

01 Sep 2014 12:41
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Monza top speeds to be less spectacular than expected
Top speeds at Monza this weekend may not be quite as spectacular as earlier expected. That is the claim of the specialist German publication Auto Motor und Sport, despite predic...

01 Sep 2014 12:06
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Ferrari exit clause could open for Alonso on Monday
Monday could be the magic day in Fernando Alonso's current Ferrari contract. Boss Marco Mattiacci has been happily - and unofficially - 'confirming' for 2015 the Italian team's ...

01 Sep 2014 11:25
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Bottas wants to continue 'this adventure' with Williams
Valtteri Bottas appears out of the running for a change of team prior to the 2015 season. The Finn has been a standout of this year's championship, outshining the Ferrari vetera...

01 Sep 2014 10:43
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Verstappen was 'prepared' for expected F1 debut criticism
Max Verstappen says he was "prepared" for the waves of criticism about his formula one debut in 2015. News that the 16-year-old Dutchman will make history as the sport's younges...

01 Sep 2014 09:51
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Italy 2014 preview quotes: Red Bull Racing
Sebastian Vettel: "Italy offers a lot: good food, nice places and I think this is the reason you will find a lot of Germans on the beaches there for their holidays! I spent a lo...

01 Sep 2014 08:39
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Mercedes takes 'suitable disciplinary measures' against Rosberg
Toto Wolff, Paddy Lowe, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton met today in the boardroom of Mercedes AMG Petronas headquarters in Brackley to discuss the events of the Belgian Grand P...

29 Aug 2014 14:33
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Ferrari looking to Haas to install 'satellite' team in F1
Ferrari is looking to deploy the Red Bull-like approach of installing a 'satellite' team in formula one. Alarmed by its poor start to the new turbo V6 era, it has been all chang...

29 Aug 2014 12:54
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2014 Spa race pace two tenths faster than last year
Last Sunday's Belgian grand prix was the first time the new 'power unit' era proved faster than the screaming V8-powered machines of 2013. So far this year, the turbo V6s - comb...

29 Aug 2014 11:58
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Teen Verstappen 'not ready' for formula one - Hakkinen
Mika Hakkinen has added yet another disparaging response to the news Max Verstappen will make history next year as by far F1's youngest ever driver. And the 1998 and 1999 world ...

29 Aug 2014 11:24
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Daimler chairman steps in to manage Mercedes driver war
Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche has become involved in resolving the damaging spat between warring Mercedes teammates Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton. As team chiefs Toto Wolff,...

29 Aug 2014 10:14
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Funding problems ended New York race hopes - Ecclestone
Plans for a New York street race were foiled by financial backers that pulled out, Bernie Ecclestone has revealed. A second American grand prix, in New Jersey but amid the iconi...

29 Aug 2014 09:48
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McLaren to 'respect contracts' in hunt for top driver
A week before Monza, which is always a hotbed of rumours, the notorious F1 'silly season' is looking uncharacteristically uncertain. Speculation is usually rife around the time ...

29 Aug 2014 08:39
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Hisense to sponsor Lotus in Italy, US and Abu Dhabi
Multi-national electronics manufacturer Hisense will join Lotus F1 Team for the forthcoming Italian and United States Grands Prix with the Hisense logo showing on the prominent ...

28 Aug 2014 14:22
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Mercedes chiefs resolve to 'cool' hot headed drivers
Mercedes chiefs have resolved to cool the simmering feud between title-warring teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. Germany's Bild newspaper reports that when the pair - w...

28 Aug 2014 12:55
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