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Runner-up position means $10m extra for McLaren
McLaren's battle for the 2012 drivers' and constructors' crowns is over. But Jenson Button said the Woking based team, whose 'supremo' Ron Dennis once famously declared that sec...

21 Nov 2012 10:29
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Alonso toughest possible rival for Vettel Damon Hill
Fernando Alonso still has a significant chance of winning the 2012 world championship this weekend. That is the view of 1996 title winner Damon Hill, who named the Spaniard as p...

21 Nov 2012 09:05
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Video: Man City striker Aguero takes on Rosberg in race off
What happens when you put an Argentinean international footballer on a race track in a DTM car with a seasoned Formula One driver? The answer is a lot of screeching, sliding an...

21 Nov 2012 08:36
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Brazil 2012 preview quotes: Mercedes
Michael Schumacher: "Interlagos is the right place to round off my career because so much of the fascination of Formula One is rooted there. I always enjoy the enthusiasm of the...

20 Nov 2012 17:02
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Bernie Ecclestone happy F1 to get 2012 title showdown
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he is happy the 2012 world championship will be decided only at this weekend's twentieth and last race of the season in Brazil. As Christian Horne...

20 Nov 2012 15:52
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Brazil 2012 preview quotes: Sauber
Next Sunday a world champion will be crowned at the end of a very exciting and diverse Formula One season. The Sauber F1 Team has experienced highs and lows four podiums but ...

20 Nov 2012 15:19
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Kristensen and Priaulx sign up for Race of Champions 2012
The 2012 Race Of Champions will feature the most successful drivers in the history of Le Mans and the World Touring Car Championship as Tom Kristensen and Andy Priaulx MBE have ...

20 Nov 2012 14:01
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Brazil 2012 preview quotes: Pirelli
For the first time in its history, Pirelli will approach the final round of the Formula One season as sole tyre supplier with the championship yet to be decided, thanks to eight...

20 Nov 2012 12:16
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Button doubts Perez to fight for early wins in 2013
Jenson Button thinks Sergio Perez could struggle to fill Lewis Hamilton's winning boots at McLaren next year. Mexican Perez has been signed to replace 2008 world champion and F1...

20 Nov 2012 11:33
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Massa's old diffuser faster than Alonso's new in Austin
As was rumoured before F1 arrived in Austin last week, the latest developments for Fernando Alonso's title-contending Ferrari did not work. New pieces, including a new diffuser,...

20 Nov 2012 10:58
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Brazil 2012 preview quotes: HRT F1 Team
The 2012 Formula 1 World Championship draws to a close in Brazil as the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace stages the 20th and final Grand Prix of the season. HRT Formula 1 Team and its...

20 Nov 2012 09:40
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Daimler takes full control of Mercedes F1 team
Mercedes-Benz has taken back total control of its formula one team by buying the 40 per cent stake held by Aabar, the Abu Dhabi investment arm. We reported in April that Aabar, ...

20 Nov 2012 08:26
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No decision yet over Bernie Ecclestone bribery charge
Contrary to the latest media speculation, German prosecutors have not yet decided to charge Bernie Ecclestone with bribery. The German news magazine Focus had claimed the Munich...

19 Nov 2012 16:29
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Narain Karthikeyan says FIA on his side after Vettel criticism
Narain Karthikeyan has hit back at Sebastian Vettel, following the latest bout of criticism from the reigning world champion. Vettel's Red Bull boss, Christian Horner, pointed t...

19 Nov 2012 15:57
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Bruno Senna sounds downbeat on 2013 future
Bruno Senna's bad mood in Austin may have given away the game when he was asked about his plans for 2013. It is believed Williams plans to oust Brazilian Senna so that the Briti...

19 Nov 2012 15:05
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Force India decision would almost complete 2013 grid
F1's grid for 2013 is almost complete, with the vacancy at Force India now the most sought after job in the paddock. On paper, only Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes and Toro...

19 Nov 2012 13:39
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Dire mood as HRT staff plead 'we are unemployed'
The mood at HRT this weekend is dire, with the ailing Spanish team's staff making it known "we are unemployed and available", according to the sports daily Marca. At the beginni...

19 Nov 2012 12:16
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Mark Webber not keen on new podium procedures
Mark Webber has admitted he is no fan of the new podium procedures in 2012. This year, the top three drivers stand on an elaborate new podium featuring electronic flags and are ...

19 Nov 2012 11:47
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F1 considers super license points-system for driver offenses
Formula one is considering a demerit-point scheme to penalise both on and off-track driver offenses from 2013, it has emerged. Journalists were reportedly briefed about the pote...

19 Nov 2012 10:38
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Ferrari checked with FIA before changing Austin grid
Stefano Domenicali had his head held high when he answered a clear "yes" to a post-race question from the media on Sunday. Just before the race, Ferrari's team boss had approved...

19 Nov 2012 09:51
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Formula 1 title battle still on for Brazil finale
F1 will have its championship finale in Brazil next Sunday, after Sebastian Vettel failed to win the US grand prix. But Red Bull's German further expanded his points lead over h...

19 Nov 2012 08:41
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F1 'will not lose Germany' - Bernie Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone has played down reports Germany could fall off next year's F1 calendar altogether. With the Nurburgring's financial problems well documented, Hockenheim offici...

16 Nov 2012 20:28
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FP1: Vettel flies over slippery Circuit of the Americas
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel stamped his mark on proceedings as the first free practice session at the Circuit of The Americas drew to a close in the crisp morning air of Texas o...

16 Nov 2012 19:06
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Drivers praise new Circuit of the Americas in Austin
Some of Formula One's leading drivers have praised the layout of the Circuit of the Americas, with Ferraris Fernando Alonso describing the track as "spectacular". I really sta...

16 Nov 2012 17:33
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Formula 1 to finally use HD on-board cameras - Sylt
F1 may finally feature high-definition on board cameras in the near future, according to F1 business journalist Christian Sylt. A few days ago, Sylt - having seen a copy of the ...

16 Nov 2012 16:27
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Heikki Kovalainen admits F1 exit possible
Heikki Kovalainen has admitted it is possible he will walk away from formula one at the end of the season. Although highly rated, the Finn could be dropped by Caterham for 2013,...

16 Nov 2012 15:43
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Talks for new ten-year Canada GP deal 'going well'
Montreal is confident it will secure a new ten-year deal to keep hosting the Canadian grand prix. La Presse reports that negotiations between the Quebec government and formula o...

16 Nov 2012 14:44
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Michael Schumacher buys horse ranch in Texas
Michael Schumacher has bought a 200-hectare ranch in Texas, according to the German newspaper Bild. The report said the seven time world champion's equestrian-loving wife Corinn...

16 Nov 2012 13:36
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Sensitive fans should stop watching F1 Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel has advised sensitive formula one fans to switch over to children's programming. Last week, the reigning world champion apologised for using the 'F'-word during...

16 Nov 2012 12:11
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Bernie Ecclestone eyes LA for F1's next US Grand Prix
After Texas and New York, Bernie Ecclestone's next American target could be Los Angeles. The F1 chief executive said this week that, because the US is about the same size as Eur...

16 Nov 2012 11:53
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Practice and qualifying restriction for DRS in 2013
The use of the moveable rear wing innovation 'DRS' will be banned in practice and qualifying in 2013, it has emerged. The ban follows complaints from the drivers themselves, who...

16 Nov 2012 11:07
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Lewis Hamilton denies Mercedes move 'regrets'
Lewis Hamilton has rejected Martin Whitmarsh's claim he is already regretting his decision to switch to Mercedes next year. Lamenting the end of their partnership after six year...

16 Nov 2012 10:40
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Ma Qing Hua to drive first free practice in Austin for HRT
HRT Formula 1 Team confirms that Ma Qing Hua will take part in the first free practice session of the United States Grand Prix, which will get underway today at Circuit Of Ameri...

16 Nov 2012 08:49
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Daimler boss denies approving F1 budget boost for Mercedes
Dieter Zetsche, the chairman of Mercedes' parent Daimler, has denied reports he has approved an increase in the F1 team's budget for 2013. Reportedly on new recruit Niki Lauda's...

15 Nov 2012 16:53
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Dakar: Leonid Novitskiy completes X-Raid Mini line-up
Leonid Novitskiy is going to race the Monster Energy X-raid Teams fourth MINI ALL4 Racing, in the 2013 Dakar Rally. Together with his co-driver Konstantin Zhiltsov, the Russia...

15 Nov 2012 15:44
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GP3: Carlin signs Eric Lichtenstein for the 2013 season
Argentinian driver Eric Lichtenstein is the first driver to be announced in Carlin's GP3 squad for the 2013 season. The 18 year-old arrives fresh from the Dunlop MSA Formula For...

15 Nov 2012 14:28
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Ma Qinghua will race HRT in China next year - agent
Ma Qinghua will "definitely" be on the grid in Shanghai next year, the Chinese driver's agent said on Thursday. Ma, HRT's test and sometimes Friday practice driver in 2012, told...

15 Nov 2012 13:36
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Austin like Suzuka, Silverstone, Istanbul Park, Hockenheimring
According to the buzz in the brand-new Circuit of the Americas paddock, F1's often-criticised circuit designer Hermann Tilke has penned a memorable layout for the sport's Americ...

15 Nov 2012 12:15
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Toro Rosso and Force India to change engines for 2014 - report
Toro Rosso will switch to Renault power for the start of F1's new V6 engine era in 2014. That is the claim of the authoritative German specialist publication Auto Motor und Spor...

15 Nov 2012 11:25
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2013 German Grand Prix 'problematic' Hockenheim mayor
It is possible Germany will fall off the 2013 formula one calendar altogether. This week, it has emerged that - at the circuit's own admission - the financially-crippled Nurburg...

15 Nov 2012 10:47
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Video: A lap around Circuit of the Americas with D'Ambrosio
The US will play host for the nineteenth Grand Prix of this season. As preview for that race a video of a lap around the Circuit of the Americas with Jerome D'Ambrosio. ...

15 Nov 2012 09:37
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FIA not renewing contract of F1 doctor Gary Hartstein
F1 is replacing its chief doctor, Gary Hartstein. The 57-year-old American, who has worked alongside the late Sid Watkins since 1997, replaced the retiring Briton altogether in ...

15 Nov 2012 08:43
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US 2012 preview quotes: Force India
Dr Vijay Mallya looks forward to visiting a new venue for Formula One. The team picked up points in Abu Dhabi what was your view on the team's performance Mallya: "I have...

14 Nov 2012 17:19
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2012 finale could be title fizzer Mark Webber
Mark Webber has warned that the 2012 championship finale may not be as spectacular as some are expecting. The Australian's Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel, and Ferrari's Fern...

14 Nov 2012 16:01
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US 2012 preview quotes: HRT F1 Team
The Formula 1 World Championship leaves Asia after five consecutive races in the Orient and it does so to return to the United States for the first time in five years. The city ...

14 Nov 2012 14:58
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Nico Rosberg says one F1 driver smokes cigarettes
According to Nico Rosberg, a current formula one driver smokes cigarettes. The conversation of smoking come up when Rosberg was recalling the last time F1 visited Texas. The Mer...

14 Nov 2012 13:57
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Felipe Massa reveals he had talks with other teams
Felipe Massa has confirmed he had talks with some other teams before Ferrari re-signed him for 2013. Earlier this year, as the Brazilian's form slumped to a low, it was an open ...

14 Nov 2012 13:13
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Circuit says 'no more Formula 1' at the Nurburgring
The Nurburgring's chances of staging the German grand prix as scheduled next year have receded yet further. Bernie Ecclestone was already in talks with Hockenheim about replacin...

14 Nov 2012 12:13
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Thesan Capital wants EUR 40m for HRT F1 Team - report
The current owners are seeking EUR 40 million for the struggling backmarker HRT, according to the Spanish sports daily AS. The newspaper also revealed that talks with potential ...

14 Nov 2012 11:31
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US 2012 preview quotes: Pirelli
The Formula One teams and Pirelli take a step into the unknown this weekend with the inaugural United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas: a newly-built track that ...

14 Nov 2012 09:54
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Red Bull Racing on brink of third constructors' title
Red Bull Racing is on the brink of wrapping up the 2012 constructors' championship. The 2010 and 2011 title winners - whose German driver Sebastian Vettel also secured back-to-b...

14 Nov 2012 08:35
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204 fewer pitstops in 2012 compared to 2011- analysis
There have been 204 fewer pitstops this year compared to the same period in 2011, an analysis by the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport shows. The report showed that, in the f...

13 Nov 2012 16:24
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New deal shows Toro Rosso still believes in me - Vergne
Jean-Eric Vergne thinks his paymasters still believe he has what it takes to perform in formula one. The 22-year-old Frenchman's debut season with the Red Bull junior team Toro ...

13 Nov 2012 15:08
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Sauber and Chelsea to announce joint sponsor soon
Sauber is set to announce a joint sponsor with its partner Chelsea, the English premier league football club. Earlier this year, the Swiss F1 team announced the "new and innovat...

13 Nov 2012 14:46
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US 2012 preview quotes: Williams
Mark Gillan, Chief Operations Engineer: "On the back of a good result in Abu Dhabi the whole team is really looking forward to the last two races of the season. We will be pushi...

13 Nov 2012 13:35
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Double DRS was wrong turn for Mercedes - Brawn
Ross Brawn has admitted Mercedes took a wrong turn by focusing too hard on its 'double DRS' innovation this year. As the German team slumps ahead of Lewis Hamilton's arrival in ...

13 Nov 2012 12:12
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Force India in 'no rush' to decide 2013 drivers
Force India will wait until the end of the season before announcing its driver lineup for 2013. It is, however, an open secret that Paul di Resta is staying put, after his 2012 ...

13 Nov 2012 11:47
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US 2012 preview quotes: Caterham F1 Team
Heikki Kovalainen: "COTA looks like a great circuit. I've spent a day in the simulator preparing for it so I know how it flows and they've taken the same approach as we saw in I...

13 Nov 2012 10:18
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McLaren to supply engines and transmissions for Formula E
McLaren has signed up to supply engines to the FIA's new electric series 'Formula E' in 2014. Already the supplier of standard electric control units to every formula one tea...

13 Nov 2012 09:51
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HRT sacks staff and seeks buyer to avoid closure
HRT has revealed that it is pushing to sell the Spanish F1 team. Before the official confirmation, it was reported by Spain's El Confidencial on Monday that the struggling team ...

13 Nov 2012 08:26
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Pirelli names Sutil and Kobayashi as F1 tester candidates
Paul Hembery has named a trio of potential candidates to be F1 tyre supplier Pirelli's test driver in 2013. The Briton, who is the head of the Italian marque's F1 programme, con...

12 Nov 2012 16:12
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Schumacher: "This won't be my last Race Of Champions"
Michael Schumacher may have just two grands prix remaining in Formula 1 ahead of his retirement, but his career at the Race Of Champions is far from over. Not only will the Germ...

12 Nov 2012 15:57
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US 2012 preview quotes: Mercedes
Michael Schumacher: "My wife and I have been big fans of the USA, and also of Texas, for many years so I'm particularly looking forward to the race in Austin. I'm really excited...

12 Nov 2012 14:38
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Nico Hulkenberg leaving door open for 2014
Nico Hulkenberg has left open the door to the 2014 season, intensifying rumours he could be paving a road to Ferrari. Some have interpreted the German's move from Force India to...

12 Nov 2012 13:47
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Jules Bianchi tests Ferrari improvements for Alonso
Ferrari is still pushing hard to give Fernando Alonso a title-winning Ferrari for the final back-to-back head-to-head with Sebastian Vettel. With Red Bull and Vettel's qualifyin...

12 Nov 2012 12:14
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Kimi Raikkonen gifts 'leave me alone' t-shirts to Lotus staff
Kimi Raikkonen has turned his newly-famous grand prix-winning catchphrase into a t-shirt for the entire staff of the Lotus team. The inimitable 'iceman' thrilled his fans with h...

12 Nov 2012 11:29
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US 2012 preview quotes: Red Bull Racing
Mark Webber: "Regarding the new track, it's unproven in terms of what we need to do with the car there. We will have a reasonable idea before we turn a wheel, but we've got to g...

12 Nov 2012 10:48
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Whitmarsh thinks Mercedes offered Hamilton 'a bit more' money
Martin Whitmarsh says he suspects Lewis Hamilton already regrets accepting a bigger-money offer to switch to Mercedes next year. The McLaren chief answered "I don't know" when a...

12 Nov 2012 09:44
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Giedo van der Garde denies Caterham announcement imminent
Giedo van der Garde has played down reports he is set to be imminently unveiled as a Caterham race driver for 2013. The well-backed Dutchman, who this year contested the GP2 cha...

12 Nov 2012 08:33
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Specialists clear Red Bull Racing over 'rubber nose' saga

Three leading specialist publications have played down the 'rubber Red Bull' affair. Recent video footage depicted the Adrian Newey-penned RB8 with a decidedly bendy front nose ...

09 Nov 2012 17:16
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