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WEC: Sirotkin to race with SMP Racing
Former Williams driver Sergey Sirotkin has found a drive for the 2019 season and will compete in the remainder of the 2019/20 World Endurance Championship superseason with SMP R...

29 Jan 2019 15:29
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Mazepin to test privately with Mercedes
Nikita Mazepin will drive the Mercedes W08 in a series of private tests throughout 2019 alongside his Formula 2 campaign. The Russian, who missed out on the GP3 title last year,...

29 Jan 2019 12:59
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Rosberg and Button predict big year ahead for Vettel
Former F1 world champions Nico Rosberg and Jenson Button have predicted a big year ahead in 2019 for Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel. Both believe that it could be a close season...

29 Jan 2019 10:20
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Liberty Media criticised by 16 F1 race promoters
Formula 1's commercial rights holder Liberty Media has come under fire from 16 of last year's races. The Formula One Promoters Association (FOPA) held a m...

29 Jan 2019 09:35
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Circuit Gilles Villeneuve undergoing paddock upgrades
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is currently working through the planned changes to its paddock. The circuit announced late in 2017 that the refurbishments would cost $48 mil...

29 Jan 2019 09:17
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All female W Series announce finalists
The W Series has announced the 28 finalists that have been whittled down from the original 54 applicants. In 2019, the W Series will run its maiden season, which is an all-...

28 Jan 2019 17:15
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'Some worries' over pre-season testing weather
Pirelli chief Mario Isola admits that there are some concerns over the potential poor weather at this year's pre-season tests. The eight-day test will occur over t...

28 Jan 2019 16:19
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Top teams will be Sauber's 'trigger' in 2019
Sauber team principal Frederic Vasseur says that the team will judge itself against the top Formula 1 teams next season after a strong 2018 campaign. The Hinwil outfit finished ...

28 Jan 2019 15:19
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Perez: People are too used to my level
Sergio Perez says that onlookers have become too accustomed to his results, which has left him to believe he is underrated in F1. The Mexican ended the 2018 season in eighth pla...

28 Jan 2019 11:11
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Renault optimistic over winter engine gains
Renault is optimistic over the gains it has made in the engine department ahead of the 2019 season. The French manufacturer has struggled in the hybrid era, failing to produce a...

28 Jan 2019 10:11
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Pirelli aims for 18-inch tyre tests in 2019
Pirelli is hoping to take their 18-inch tyres that will be used from 2021 onwards out onto the circuit for the first time sometime this year. The tyres are being introduced...

28 Jan 2019 09:46
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Hulkenberg would win 'straight away' at top F1 team - Sainz
Nico Hulkenberg would be a race winner 'straight away' if he were to get a drive in a top team, says his former Renault teammate Carlos Sainz. Hulkenberg joined Renault...

28 Jan 2019 09:07
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Raikkonen approached Sauber for 2019 seat
Kimi Raikkonen approached Sauber to see if there was a drive for 2019 after Ferrari had told him that he would be released from his contract. The vacancy appeared at the Swiss t...

26 Jan 2019 18:47
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Lowe sees benefits in Russell's Mercedes exposure
Technical Chief of Williams Racing Paddy Lowe believes the exposure that new driver Geroge Russell is recieving from Mercedes is a good thing for the 2019 driver. Russell, ...

26 Jan 2019 18:00
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Kubica return a 'great human story' - Chandhok
Former Grand Prix driver Karun Chandhok says that Robert Kubica's return to Formula 1 is a "great human story". Kubica will make his full-time return after seven y...

26 Jan 2019 14:33
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IndyCar: Vasser-Sullivan extend Dale Coyne and Bourdais deal
Dayle Coyne Racing has reached a multi-year agreement with Jimmy Vasser and James Sullivan to extend their deal in the IndyCar series, securing the future of Sebastien Bourdais....

26 Jan 2019 14:01
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Renault: 2019 regulations may change F1 pecking order
Renault F1 executive director Marcin Budkowski is optimistic that the 2019 regulations that are being enforced this year could shake-up the current pecking order. Renault curren...

25 Jan 2019 18:52
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Grosjean: Haas getting 'better and better' each year
Romain Grosjean says that Haas is improving year after year it continues to fit itself into Formula 1. 2018 marked the American squad's third season in the sport, having mad...

25 Jan 2019 18:09
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Leclerc found first F1 races 'very long'
Charles Leclerc admits that he found his maiden Formula 1 races to be very long after growing accustomed to the feature and sprint race formats of GP3 and Formula 2. Leclerc jo...

25 Jan 2019 11:09
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Toro Rosso set date for STR14 launch
Toro Rosso has confirmed that it will launch its car on Monday, February 11th through an online presentation. The Red Bull junior team is stepping away from a pit-lane display t...

25 Jan 2019 10:44
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F3: Fewtrell spurred on by thought of future Renault F1 drive
Renault junior driver Max Fewtrell believes the thought of a possible future Formula 1 drive with the French team is spurring him on to continue succeeding in 2019. The reigning...

25 Jan 2019 10:29
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Rosberg predicts an electric future for F1
Former Williams and Mercedes F1 driver Nico Rosberg has predicted a switch to electric cars for Formula 1 sometime in the future, thanks to rivalry in single seater series Formu...

25 Jan 2019 10:02
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F3: Fewtrell joins fellow Renault junior Lundgaard at ART
ART Grand Prix is the first team to confirm its full line-up for the inaugural FIA Formula 3 championship, as Max Fewtrell will join David Beckmann and fellow Renault junior Chr...

24 Jan 2019 17:18
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Renault confirms new chairman, CEO
Renault has appointed Michelin Chief Executive Officer Jean-Dominique Senard as the chairman of Renault Groupe, while also announcing that Thierry Bollore will take over th...

24 Jan 2019 14:37
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Lowe: Kubica's injuries are no concern to Williams
Williams' chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says he has no concerns that Robert Kubica's injuries will hamper his efforts upon his return to Formula 1. Kubica was&...

24 Jan 2019 14:05
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F1 hoping to secure second Grand Prix in China
Formula 1's global commercial boss says it would love to have China host a second world championship race. The country has hosted a Grand Prix every year since 2004 at the S...

24 Jan 2019 12:52
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Ghosn steps down as Renault CEO
Carlos Ghosn has stepped down from his role as Renault's chairman and chief executive, according to French finance minister Bruno Le Maire. Le Maire revealed the announ...

24 Jan 2019 11:38
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Tilke: It is ambitious to build Vietnam circuit in time
Hermann Tilke has said that it is an ambitious plan to build the Vietnam Formula 1 street circuit in time. However, he is confident that he will be able to complete it...

24 Jan 2019 11:05
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Ecclestone made new Russian GP deal more 'efficient'
The promoter of the Russian Grand Prix has credited Bernie Ecclestone for helping to extend the race's contract until 2025. The race, which takes place in the streets aroun...

24 Jan 2019 10:33
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F2: GP3 champion Hubert joins Arden
Current GP3 champion Anthoine Hubert will race for Arden and it's recently announced Formula 2 partner HWA in 2019. He has also been given full backing by the Renault F1 tea...

24 Jan 2019 10:09
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F3: Renault junior Lundgaard signs with ART
Renault F1 junior driver Christian Lundgaard will compete in the inaugural FIA Formula 3 championship this year after penning a deal with ART. The 17-year-old Dane w...

23 Jan 2019 12:27
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Bottas completes first test ahead of Arctic Lapland Rally
Valtteri Bottas has successfully completed his first test for the Arctic Lapland Rally which will kick off this weekend. Bottas announced that he would be racing in the com...

23 Jan 2019 11:59
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IndyCar: Chilton to run a second full season with Carlin
Max Chilton will remain at Carlin for the 2019 IndyCar season, which will mark his fourth year in the series. Carlin made its IndyCar debut last year, bringing in...

23 Jan 2019 11:19
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Ricciardo: Honda switch could benefit Red Bull
2019 Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo has spoken out about how the possible potential of the new partnership between former team Red Bull and power unit suppliers Honda was a cle...

23 Jan 2019 10:41
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Magnussen: Haas' biggest strength is its lack of blame culture
Kevin Magnussen has said that one of Haas' biggest strengths is that it has not succumbed to a blame culture. He claims the team's positive atmosphere hel...

23 Jan 2019 10:00
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IndyCar: Ericsson: Race wins races 'achievable' in 2019
IndyCar rookie Marcus Ericsson says that winning races is his goal for the 2019 season. After being ousted as a full-time driver at Alfa Romeo Sauber in Formula 1, the Swede sig...

22 Jan 2019 17:08
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Norris: Beating Sainz 'very unlikely' in 2019
Lando Norris says that beating teammate Carlos Sainz in 2019 is an unrealistic expectation for his maiden season in Formula 1. The Briton will make his debut in just under two m...

22 Jan 2019 15:58
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Renault: Ricciardo wasn't bought on 'stupid money'
Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says that the Enstone squad didn't waste money bringing Daniel Ricciardo to the team. Ricciardo took the surprise decision to leave...

22 Jan 2019 15:12
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Changes made to Paul Ricard pit entry
Changes have been made to the Paul Ricard circuit in anticipation for the French Grand Prix later this year. The European race returned to the calendar in 2018 after a 10-year ...

22 Jan 2019 10:37
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Zhou joins Renault Sport Academy
Renault has confirmed that Guanyu Zhou has joined its driver academy and will work in a development role for the 2019 season. Zhou was previously a member of the Ferrari academy...

22 Jan 2019 10:01
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Lowe: Mercedes will be 'difficult to beat' in 2019
Williams' chief technical officer Paddy Lowe believes that Mercedes will be a tough team to crack in 2019 following its run of success in the turbo hybrid era. The Silv...

22 Jan 2019 09:55
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Marko denies Gasly will be number two at Red Bull
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says that Pierre Gasly will not act as a number two driver to Max Verstappen. The Frenchman was promoted following an unexpected decision f...

22 Jan 2019 09:15
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Sauber confirm launch date for 2019 challenger
Sauber has confirmed that it will unveil its new car on the morning of the first pre-season testing date in Barcelona. The Hinwil squad will take the wraps off its car at 8:20 A...

21 Jan 2019 18:29
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F2: HWA to partner Arden for 2019 campaign
HWA continues to spread its motorsport footprint as it confirmed on Monday that it will partner Arden for the 2019 Formula 2 season. The relationship will involve an e...

21 Jan 2019 15:36
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Ocon hoping two years in F1 will present 2020 opportunities
Esteban Ocon is hoping that the two years he spent in Formula 1 will be enough to secure him a seat on the 2020 grid. The Frenchman will sit out the 2019 season, after being ous...

21 Jan 2019 13:52
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Sky Sports F1 to broadcast 20 hours of pre-season testing
Sky Sports F1 has confirmed that it will broadcast 20 hours of pre-season testing that kicks off next month at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. For UK and Ireland viewers, th...

21 Jan 2019 13:11
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Alonso has 'no regrets' from F1 career
Fernando Alonso says that he has no regrets from his Formula 1 career, despite not having a competitive car for the last five years of his stay. The Spaniard opt...

21 Jan 2019 11:24
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Ferrari 'has the ingredients' to succeed again
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel believes that the team has what it takes to end its championship drought in 2019. The Scuderia outfit has battled Mercedes for the championsh...

21 Jan 2019 10:44
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Binotto: Enrolling Mick Schumacher has special emotional meaning
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto described the signing of the 19-year-old son of F1 great Michael Schumacher as having "special emotional meaning". Michael won f...

21 Jan 2019 10:00
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Planning for new Finnish Grand Prix gains momentum
It is understood that AKK Motorsport, Finland's motorsport governing body, is to undergo a feasibility study in the interest of possibly posting a Finnish Grand Prix. T...

20 Jan 2019 15:23
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Marc Priestley: ‘Many didn’t know who Hamilton was’
Former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley says that very few people knew who Lewis Hamilton was when he came into Formula 1 with the British team in 2007. In his rookie ...

20 Jan 2019 12:02
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Mick Schumacher joins the Ferrari driver academy
Mick Schumacher, the 19-year-old son of seven-time world champion Michael, has joined the Ferrari driver academy. For 2019 he will be competing his first season in Formula ...

19 Jan 2019 15:22
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Formula 1 succeed in growing TV and digital audiences in 2018
Formula 1 has announced a successful increase in their digital and television platforms in 2018. The rise comes after a content and presentation revamp by new owners Libert...

19 Jan 2019 13:18
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Red Bull against Formula E because they are 'racing purists'
Dr Helmut Marko has said that Red Bull will not enter into Formula E, as he believes they are 'racing purists'. On the current grid, only Nissan e.dams can be lin...

19 Jan 2019 12:21
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New Renault F1 boss quits before starting work
Thierry Koskas who was appointed president of Renault Sport in November has parted with the French company before he started his new position. The company made the announce...

19 Jan 2019 11:56
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Honda aiming to start 2019 as the third best manufacturer
Honda says that it wants to start the 2019 Formula 1 season with the third best power unit in the field. Since rejoining the grid in 2015, it has struggled against its rivals in...

18 Jan 2019 14:16
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Ricciardo considered McLaren before Renault switch
Daniel Ricciardo says that he was left with three options for a 2019 drive, including McLaren. The Australian opted to leave Red Bull after five years and join Renault on a...

18 Jan 2019 12:21
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Albon: No time to waste getting up to speed
Toro Rosso rookie Alexander Albon says he is targeting getting up to speed in Formula 1 straight away. The Thai-British driver will make his debut at the Australian Gr...

18 Jan 2019 11:24
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Kubica expecting to be 'like a rookie' throughout 2019 season
Robert Kubica says that he is expecting to be more like a rookie rather than a Grand Prix winner and a contester of five Formula 1 seasons this year. The Pole makes his full-ti...

18 Jan 2019 10:47
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Chandhok: Matured Verstappen ready to be world champion

Former Grand Prix driver Karun Chandhok believes that Max Verstappen has matured enough to become a Formula 1 world champion. Verstappen enjoyed a strong second half to the 2018...

18 Jan 2019 10:12
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Vandoorne happy to return to 'basics' following F1 exit
Stoffel Vandoorne says that he is enjoying life outside of Formula 1, following his exit from the pinnacle series. Vandoorne raced two seasons with McLaren before being dropped ...

18 Jan 2019 09:32
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Mercedes, Hamilton nominated for Laureus Awards
Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton have both been nominated for a Laureus World Sports Awards on February 19th 2019. Lewis Hamilton won his fifth F1 world drivers' title last ...

17 Jan 2019 16:37
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Ricciardo: Statistics masking Hulkenberg's strength
Daniel Ricciardo is expecting a tough challenge from new teammate Nico Hulkenberg, stating that his F1 record doesn't properly display his skill level. Ricciardo opted ...

17 Jan 2019 15:59
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Perez suspects year out of F1 could hurt Ocon
Sergio Perez says that Esteban Ocon's 2019 season on the sidelines could hurt his future prospects. The Mercedes junior failed to find a seat for the upcoming campaign after...

17 Jan 2019 14:08
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IndyCar: Brown confident Alonso can win 2019 Indy 500
Zak Brown believes that McLaren's work to put together a "very experienced team" will give Fernando Alonso a good chance at winning the 2019 Indianapolis 500....

17 Jan 2019 13:27
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Alonso will miss 'very special' F1 cars
Fernando Alonso admits that the thrill of driving a Formula 1 car is what he will miss most from the sport. The Spaniard will not compete in the 2019 season, having spent 1...

17 Jan 2019 12:05
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Gasly not at Red Bull 'to be the number two driver'
Pierre Gasly admits that he will not be able to contend with new teammate Max Verstappen immediately, but states he will not be playing second fiddle to the Dutchman in the long...

17 Jan 2019 11:12
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Chester predicts 'small difference' from 2019 regulations
Renault's Nick Chester believes that there will only be a small difference between the 2018 and 2019 F1 cars, despite revised aerodynamic regulations. For the upcoming seaso...

17 Jan 2019 10:28
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Switch to Formula E from F1 'not easy' - Massa
Formula 1 veteran Felipe Massa has commented that his recent switch to the all-electric Formula E series from F1 has been not easy for him. Massa joined the Venturi Formula E te...

17 Jan 2019 09:34
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Lauda leaves hospital after influenza treatement
Niki Lauda has been released from the hospital in Austria following treatment for influenza. Lauda underwent a lung transplant operation in August, and was believed to be recove...

17 Jan 2019 09:11
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