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Holiday Inn partners with Force India in Abu Dhabi
Sahara Force India Formula One Team is pleased to announce Holiday Inn as an official team partner for the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The hotel brand, which is part of Inter...

20 Oct 2012 13:43
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India 2012 preview quotes: Sauber
With just four Grands Prix to go, the FIA Formula One World Championship is getting ready for its final spurt. The races follow in quick succession now and as double headers, be...

20 Oct 2012 13:25
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Karthikeyan: "I have proved that I deserve a shot at a better seat"
Narain Karthikeyan says he is in the running to keep his HRT seat next year. Reports this week suggested the Indian, who returned to F1 with the backmarker Spanish team after es...

20 Oct 2012 11:13
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India 2012 preview quotes: Mercedes
Michael Schumacher: "The Formula One debut of India last year was certainly a success. There were a surprising amount of fans during the weekend, and the track itself really is ...

19 Oct 2012 16:58
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Domenicali: "We need to find at least two tenths"
Two tenths of a second could ensure Fernando Alonso is able to win the 2012 world championship. "We need to find at least two tenths," Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali told ...

19 Oct 2012 16:41
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GP3: Zonzini and De Beer to test for Trident in Jerez
The GP3 Series is back from a short break that followed on from the last round of the 2012 season at Monza. Team and drivers will be on-track on the 24th and 25th of October at ...

19 Oct 2012 16:00
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Ferrari defends decision to keep Massa for 2013
Ferrari has defended its decision to keep Felipe Massa at the famous team beyond 2012. Earlier this year, it seemed certain the Maranello outfit would replace the struggling Bra...

19 Oct 2012 15:00
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India 2012 preview quotes: HRT F1 Team
After two consecutive races in Japan and South Korea, the calendar offers a bit of respite and an opportunity to recharge batteries before another two weeks of continuous racing...

19 Oct 2012 13:53
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First Grand Prix in New Jersey delayed until 2014
Next year's inaugural New York grand prix is definitely off, the Jersey Journal reports. Bernie Ecclestone has said consistently of late that the New Jersey race, scheduled to t...

19 Oct 2012 12:51
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GP2: Stefano Coletti signs at Team Rapax for 2013
Team Rapax is proud to announce the agreement reached with Stefano Coletti for the 2013 GP2 Series. The 23-year-old Monaco-based driver will return after driving for the Italian...

19 Oct 2012 12:21
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Bacheta completes test for Williams as reward for F2 title
Yesterday saw the recently crowned Formula 2 Champion Luciano Bachetta get his first taste of Formula One when he drove the Williams FW33 around the famous Silverstone circuit. ...

19 Oct 2012 11:08
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Lotus at Austin kick-off with Mario Andretti and Patrick Dempsey
Lotus F1 Team is honoured to be the first team to take to the new Circuit of the Americas track ahead of the United States Grand Prix at Austin, Texas next month. American racin...

19 Oct 2012 09:56
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DTM: David Coulthard retires from racing
David Coulthard has called time on his premier motor racing career. The former McLaren and Red Bull driver, now 41, switched to the top German touring car category DTM after his...

19 Oct 2012 08:28
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Arrest warrant against Vijay Mallya withdrawn
The arrest warrant against Force India boss Vijay Mallya has been withdrawn. With the sport now set to travel to the billionaire's native country for the Indian grand prix, it e...

18 Oct 2012 16:32
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Rosberg not worried about Hamilton as new teammate
Nico Rosberg insists he is not afraid of being beaten by Lewis Hamilton in 2013. Once teammates in their karting days, the pair will be reunited next season as Mercedes teammate...

18 Oct 2012 15:22
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Ferrari working on Red Bull-style exhaust and double DRS
Ferrari raced an all-new Red Bull-style exhaust on only Felipe Massa's car in Korea last weekend, according to the Spanish newspaper 20 Minutos. The news would explain the Brazi...

18 Oct 2012 13:53
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Sauber to test with Frijns and Gutierrez in Abu Dhabi
The Sauber F1 Team will be sending Esteban Gutiérrez and Robin Frijns out onto the track at the Young Driver Days in Abu Dhabi to be held from 6th to 8th November 2012. Fri...

18 Oct 2012 12:14
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Austin still working to finish Circuit of the Americas
Organisers of the first US grand prix since 2007 say the brand new Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, is now almost ready to host a formula one race. The Hermann Tilke-de...

18 Oct 2012 11:45
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Clos, Hua, Alguersuari, Van der Garde on HRT shortlist
Pedro de la Rosa is definitely staying at HRT in 2013, the Spanish team's boss Luis Perez-Sala has announced. "Pedro de la Rosa will drive for us in 2013," he is quoted by the G...

18 Oct 2012 10:41
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Ferrari would welcome Porsche back into F1
Luca di Montezemolo has admitted he would welcome Porsche to formula one. The VW-brand has played down the latest rumours about a V6-powered grand prix foray on the back of its ...

18 Oct 2012 09:48
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Susie Wolff excited after first taste of F1 testing
Susie Wolff has played down expectations her next step in formula one is a spot on the grid. Admitting it was an emotional moment in the wake of the injuries sustained earlier i...

18 Oct 2012 09:09
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Formula 1 engine maker Cosworth for sale
Cosworth is for sale. Having lost its best F1 customers Williams and Caterham, in recent months it has been discussed as an open secret in the grand prix paddocks that the indep...

17 Oct 2012 16:06
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Porsche denies preparing for Formula 1
Porsche has denied rumours it is preparing to enter Formula One. Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reported this week that while the VW brand is open about its Le Mans return plans...

17 Oct 2012 14:19
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Kimi Raikkonen signs new contract but not with Lotus
A lot of people expected an official announcement today from Lotus and Kimi Raikkonen about a new contract next year. Raikkonen has signed a new contract today but not with Lotu...

17 Oct 2012 12:56
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Helmut Marko puzzled by Felipe Massa tactics
Dr Helmut Marko has admitted he cannot understand Ferrari's tactics during the Korean Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso finished behind both Red Bulls at the Yeongam track, therefore ...

17 Oct 2012 12:56
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Ecclestone: "Government not willing to pay for London GP"
A London grand prix is unlikely because the government is not willing to support it. That is the admission of Bernie Ecclestone, who told F1 business journalist Christian Sylt t...

17 Oct 2012 10:30
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Ferrari confirms Massa staying in 2013
Ferrari announced late on Tuesday that Felipe Massa is staying with the team in 2013. Although the one-year contract ties in with rumours Sebastian Vettel could replace him in 2...

17 Oct 2012 09:51
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Senna hoping to stay at Williams
Bruno Senna is hoping to stay at Williams in 2013. Most paddock experts are expecting the British team to keep the PDVSA-backed Pastor Maldonado on board, but pair him with Finn...

17 Oct 2012 09:22
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Pirelli announces compounds for Abu Dhabi, USA and Brazil
Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli has announced the tyre nominations for the final three grands prix of the year. In Abu Dhabi, the teams will use the P Zero White medium tyre a...

16 Oct 2012 16:31
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Force India plays down Vijay Mallya's problems
Bob Fernley has played down his boss Vijay Mallya's latest problems. Already grappling with his ailing airline Kingfisher, Force India chief Mallya now faces arrest in his nativ...

16 Oct 2012 14:32
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DTM: Joint future for DTM and Super GT from 2014
From 2014, DTM will be heading in a new direction. Thanks to a cooperation deal signed this Tuesday in Tokyo, the most popular international touring-car series is not only open ...

16 Oct 2012 13:46
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Michael Schumacher rules out motorbike racing return
Michael Schumacher has ruled out falling back on two wheels as he prepares once again for F1 retirement. The great German raced in the German superbike series at times during hi...

16 Oct 2012 12:12
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Alonso cannot win title with this Ferrari car - Briatore
Flavio Briatore is ever more pessimistic about Fernando Alonso's chances of winning the 2012 championship. Some days ago, the Spaniard's former Renault boss said Alonso only has...

16 Oct 2012 10:09
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McLaren members deny Lewis Hamilton rift
Jenson Button has hit out at those suggesting McLaren is falling out with departing driver Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton is heading to Mercedes next year, and since the news broke, r...

16 Oct 2012 09:38
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Ferrari to decide Massa future on Tuesday
Luca di Montezemolo has hinted Felipe Massa's future will be decided on Tuesday. As F1 left Korea on Sunday, speculation was rife that the Brazilian had done enough to secure a ...

16 Oct 2012 08:27
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Rumours grow as Porsche signs F1 engineers
There are rumours in the paddock that Porsche is considering a formula one foray, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport. The VW-brand Porsche is returning to Le Mans, but ...

15 Oct 2012 16:57
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Red Bull and Ferrari rubbish latest Vettel rumours
Ferrari and Red Bull on Monday separately denied reports Sebastian Vettel is destined for the great Italian team in 2014. With Felipe Massa set to be re-signed for next year, th...

15 Oct 2012 15:43
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Sebastien Buemi hopes to announce 2013 return 'soon'
Sebastien Buemi has revealed he is confident he will return to the grid in 2013. Like the now Pirelli tester Jaime Alguersuari, Swiss Buemi was ousted by Toro Rosso at the end o...

15 Oct 2012 15:14
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Less 'respect' for small teams Timo Glock
Timo Glock has lamented an apparent lack of respect for F1's smallest teams. According to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, engine supplier Renault has said it is 'not interested'...

15 Oct 2012 14:53
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Vergne: "Korea was my best race in F1 so far"
Toro Rosso's Jean-Eric Vergne has branded his eighth-place finish in the Korean Grand Prix as his best performance in Formula One so far. To get eighth and ninth, with Daniel al...

15 Oct 2012 12:13
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McLaren chose Button over Hamilton's farewell party
McLaren mechanics chose a run with Jenson Button over Lewis Hamilton's farewell party in Japan recently, according to British newspapers. The reports have revealed that Hamilton...

15 Oct 2012 11:48
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Red Bull Racing not imposing team orders on Webber yet
Red Bull is still not willing to slot Mark Webber into a supporting role after Sunday's Korean grand prix. With the Australian on pole but 60 points behind Fernando Alonso's cha...

15 Oct 2012 11:01
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Alonso loses championship lead to rival Vettel
A visibly disappointed Fernando Alonso has in Korea finally lost his long-standing championship lead, as his title rival Sebastian Vettel won a third consecutive grand prix on S...

15 Oct 2012 09:58
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Announcement Massa staying put at Ferrari imminently
Felipe Massa has done enough to secure a new Ferrari contract for 2013. The Brazilian was at times even faster in Korea than his championship-challenging teammate Fernando Alons...

15 Oct 2012 09:04
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Hamilton talked with Ferrari about seat of Massa
Lewis Hamilton has admitted his manager had talks with Ferrari. After six years with McLaren, the 2008 world champion went on the driver market for 2013 and has ultimately joine...

14 Oct 2012 14:17
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Steward warns Grosjean to avoid multiple race bans
A formula one steward serving at this weekend's Korean grand prix has warned Romain Grosjean not to crash at the first corner on Sunday. Frenchman Grosjean was banned at Monza f...

13 Oct 2012 20:30
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Webber beats Vettel to pole position in Korea
While practice times had Sebastian Vettel favourite to take pole position in Korea, it was team-mate Mark Webber who finished qualifying in P1. It's a great place to start the r...

13 Oct 2012 16:34
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Force India boss faces arrest in India
Two weeks before he is due to sit on the pitwall in his native India, Force India chief Vijay Mallya is facing arrest. A non-bailable arrest warrant was issued by a Hyderabad co...

13 Oct 2012 16:29
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Brazil TV says Massa signs 2013 deal
Ferrari has denied claims in Brazil Felipe Massa has signed a new contract for the 2013 season. The news was reported from Korea by the Brazilian broadcaster Globo, but the famo...

13 Oct 2012 15:51
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Schumacher: "Hamilton the right choice for Mercedes"
Michael Schumacher has backed Mercedes' decision to replace him for 2013 and beyond with Lewis Hamilton. The seven time world champion told SID news agency the perception that h...

13 Oct 2012 14:58
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Vettel angry with Red Bull Racing engineer
Championship lead-chaser Sebastian Vettel hit out at his engineer 'Rocky' on Saturday after missing pole in Korea. It was his Red Bull teammate Mark Webber trumping qualifying i...

13 Oct 2012 14:26
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Korea 2012 Friday quotes: Lotus F1 Team
Kimi Raikkonen: "The circuit is okay; it's surprisingly bumpy in some parts but it's quite different from other places we race. It's difficult for me to say about the exhaust un...

12 Oct 2012 15:03
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Two pit stops likely at warmest-ever Korean Grand Prix
Pirelli's P Zero Yellow soft and P Zero Red supersoft tyres took to the track in Korea for the first time this season, during the two free practice sessions at the 5.615-kilomet...

12 Oct 2012 14:42
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Korea 2012 Friday quotes: Marussia F1 Team
The opening sessions of the 2012 Korean Grand Prix got underway at the Korea International Circuit at Yeongam today, where the day proved a little challenging for the Marussia F...

12 Oct 2012 14:16
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Alguersuari prepares for 'new challenge' in 2013
Jaime Alguersuari is preparing to announce his plans for 2013, having wrapped up his on-track duties as Pirelli test driver. "New challenges, new goals. Follow me very soon," th...

12 Oct 2012 13:54
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Korea 2012 Friday quotes: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Jean-Eric Vergne: "Today was a sort of anniversary for me, as it was in Korea that I started driving the Friday morning sessions for Toro Rosso and today, that went much better ...

12 Oct 2012 12:12
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Sauber confirms Hulkenberg and Gutierrez on shortlist
Peter Sauber has essentially confirmed reports Esteban Gutierrez and Nico Hulkenberg are in the running to drive for the Swiss team in 2013. With Sergio Perez heading to McLaren...

12 Oct 2012 11:56
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Korea 2012 Friday quotes: Caterham F1 Team
Giedo van der Garde: "Another very useful session for me and the more time I spend in the car the more confident I'm getting. This morning we were running a similar program to H...

12 Oct 2012 11:25
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Felipe Massa thinks 2013 extension 'will not be long'
Felipe Massa has hinted an announcement about his 2013 contract extension at Ferrari may be imminent. "I think it will not be long," the Brazilian told Totalrace, amid reports t...

12 Oct 2012 11:05
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Vitaly Petrov says F1 career not definitely over
Vitaly Petrov has hit back at reports he will definitely slide out of formula one at the end of the season. Previously boosted by his Russian supporters, Petrov's manager Oksana...

12 Oct 2012 10:17
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FP2: Red Bull Racing take command in Korea
Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber pushed Red Bull to the top of the timesheets in the second free practice session at Yeongam on Friday afternoon. Just 0.032s separated the battl...

12 Oct 2012 09:47
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FP1: Hamilton leads the way on dusty Korea International Circuit
McLarens Lewis Hamilton set the two fastest laps in Fridays opening practice session for the Korean round. First he recorded 1m 39.280s to depose long-time pacesetter Fernan...

12 Oct 2012 06:39
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Montezemolo urges 'huge effort' from Ferrari for title battle
With the title battle now essentially a head-to-head between Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso, Ferrari has acknowledged that its F2012 was outclassed by Red Bull's improved ...

11 Oct 2012 17:45
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Korea among least-popular races on F1 calendar
Korea, among F1's new breed of grands prix, is far from the most popular stop on the sport's annual calendar. Well-known British F1 photographer Darren Heath tweeted from the me...

11 Oct 2012 17:01
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Whincup and Doohan team up for Race of Champions
Team Australia will have a star-studded pairing for the 2012 Race Of Champions as triple V8 Supercar champion Jamie Whincup lines up alongside motorcycling legend Mick Doohan at...

11 Oct 2012 16:01
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Lauda makes a move to poach Newey and Vettel - Marko
Niki Lauda has already made a move on Adrian Newey. Austrian great Lauda, having negotiated Mercedes' new Concorde Agreement and wooed Lewis Hamilton to the German squad, has al...

11 Oct 2012 14:42
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Kamui Kobayashi could lose F1 seat over sponsorship
Kamui Kobayashi has admitted he could lose his formula one seat due to a lack of sponsorship. Sauber is yet to name its 2013 driver lineup, but Japanese Kobayashi was considered...

11 Oct 2012 13:32
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Korea 2012 preview quotes: Williams
Mark Gillan, Chief Operations Engineer: "After a disappointing qualifying in Suzuka both drivers demonstrated very good pace in the race, with Pastor securing a solid 8th place....

11 Oct 2012 12:15
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Sergio Perez a 'rough diamond', not crazy - Whitmarsh
Martin Whitmarsh has defended McLaren's 2013 signing, Sergio Perez. After their on-track battle at Suzuka, in which Perez spun his Sauber into retirement, departing McLaren prot...

11 Oct 2012 11:26
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Mercedes denies Michael Schumacher was sacked

Mercedes chiefs Niki Lauda and Norbert Haug have scotched claims the German squad sacked Michael Schumacher. Mere days after Mercedes signed Lewis Hamilton to be Nico Rosberg's ...

11 Oct 2012 10:20
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