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Hartley's father shuts down Ferrari role rumours
The father of axed Formula 1 driver Brendon Hartley says that the Kiwi is not in talks with Ferrari over a potential simulator role. Hartley is currently in search of a new driv...

08 Jan 2019 09:49
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Norris suggests big changes to McLaren's 2019 development approach
Formula 1 rookie Lando Norris has spoke of big changes he can see in how the McLaren team has approached the development of this season's car as opposed to other years. Norr...

08 Jan 2019 09:07
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Hamilton: Mercedes may have weak spot this year
Lewis Hamilton has expressed concerns that the rule changes for this year may have left Mercedes with a weak spot within the new aerodynamic regulations. He believes this weak s...

08 Jan 2019 08:35
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F2: Aitken switches to Campos for 2019 season
Renault junior Jack Aitken will compete in his second season of Formula 2 with Campos after a lacklustre year with ART in 2018. The British driver failed to match teammate ...

07 Jan 2019 17:53
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Hamilton: Impossible to grasp the magnitude of my success
Lewis Hamilton says that it is "impossible" to grasp the magnitude of his success in Formula 1. The Briton was crowned a five-time world champion in 2018, beating Seba...

07 Jan 2019 17:33
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Binotto set to replace Arrivabene at Ferrari
Maurizio Arrivabene is set to leave his position as the team boss at Ferrari to be replaced by Mattia Binotto. Binotto previously worked as the Scuderia's chief technic...

07 Jan 2019 16:44
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Lauda back in intensive care
Ex-Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has suffered a setback to his ongoing recovery for a lung transplant he underwent last year, and has been re-admitted to hospital after co...

07 Jan 2019 12:23
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Perez dismisses favouritism concerns over new teammate Stroll
Sergio Perez has dismissed concerns that his new 2019 teammate Lance Stroll will be more favoured upon thanks the new ownership role his father Lawrence Stroll now holds at the ...

07 Jan 2019 11:33
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Brawn 'impatient' to make changes for 2021
Ross Brawn, Liberty Media's Managing Director of Motorsport and Technical Director has said that he is impatient to revamp Formula 1 but that the considered approach of cons...

07 Jan 2019 10:50
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Haas 'on schedule' but wary of rival progress
Guenther Steiner is positive regarding Haas' 2019 challenger but is cautious about gains for its rivals. Haas made a substantial leap from 2017 to 2018, battling Renault for...

04 Jan 2019 16:29
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Wolff: Bottas must perform at Hamilton's level going forward
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that Valtteri Bottas must compete at the same level as Lewis Hamilton in 2019 to secure his seat at the Silver Arrows in 2020. The Finn was he...

04 Jan 2019 14:44
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Pirelli believes it has solved blistering issues for 2019
Pirelli says it is confident that it has eliminated issues surrounding blistering tyres for the 2019 season. Pirelli has changed its compound structure once again in 2019, with ...

04 Jan 2019 13:47
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Kubica: Not easy to say no to 'interesting' 2019 opportunity
Robert Kubica says that it wasn't easy to say no to a 'very interesting' opportunity in 2019. The Pole will make a full-time return to Formula 1, having been out of ...

04 Jan 2019 13:12
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Hamilton hoping to avoid repeat of Sochi team orders
Lewis Hamilton wants to avoid a repeat of the team orders controversy that overshadowed the Russian Grand Prix last September. Valtteri Bottas was leading the race after securin...

04 Jan 2019 12:22
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Key won't be replaced at Toro Rosso
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that James Key will not be replaced at the team when he leaves to join McLaren. The technical director penned a deal with the Woki...

04 Jan 2019 12:12
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History: Michael Schumacher Special: Part 6: Retirement, a possible comeback and the Mercedes-years
Retirement as active Formula 1 driver for Ferrari During the podium ceremony after winning the 2006 Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari announced that Michael would retire at...

03 Jan 2019 19:00
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McLaren set launch date for 2019 challenger
McLaren has announced that it will launch its 2019 car on the 14th February, four days before pre-season action kicks off in Barcelona. The car will be unveiled two days af...

03 Jan 2019 13:27
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Sirotkin to test with Mahindra at Marrakech
Axed Formula 1 driver Sergey Sirotkin will receive a test outing for Mahindra at the Formula E rookie test later this month. The test will take place at Marrakech, which hosts t...

03 Jan 2019 12:55
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Indy 500 to aid McLaren's promotion in US
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that entering the Indianapolis 500 in 2019 will help promote the brand in the United States. The Woking outfit confirmed last year that it would b...

03 Jan 2019 12:36
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Schumacher a ‘founding father’ of Mercedes’ success
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has described Michael Schumacher as one of the fathers of the team’s success in F1. Schumacher returned to F1 from retirement in 2010, spending th...

03 Jan 2019 11:30
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Calderon ‘crossing fingers’ for chance against F1 regulars
Sauber test driver Tatiana Calderon says that she is "crossing her fingers" and would relish the chance to put herself up against Formula 1's regular drivers ...

03 Jan 2019 10:45
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Verstappen: Ricciardo will miss what he had at Red Bull

Max Verstappen says he believes Daniel Ricciardo will come to miss what he had at Red Bull, after the Australian decided to switch from Red Bull to Renault for the 201...

03 Jan 2019 10:18
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Paddy Lowe: Teams attempted to ensure all 2019 loopholes were closed
Williams technical chief Paddy Lowe claims the Formula 1 teams have made a real effort to ensure there are no loopholes in the new 2019 aerodynamic rules that could be exploited...

02 Jan 2019 20:12
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History: Michael Schumacher Special: Part 5 - The dominant Ferrari years
Michael Schumacher will turn 50 on Thursday, 3rd January 2019 which is reason for F1Today to look back through of the man who leads many of Formula 1's drivers'...

02 Jan 2019 19:00
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McLaren to give Norris time to develop
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says that McLaren will allow time for Lando Norris to adapt to Formula 1. The Briton will make his debut in the series next year, after clinching second p[...

02 Jan 2019 16:46
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Vergne would like Formula E and Formula 1 to merge in the future
Reigning Formula E champion Jean-Eric Vergne says he would be keen for Formula E and Formula 1 to merge together in the future. Formula E, which is the leading electric car...

02 Jan 2019 15:32
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Magnussen: No doubt Grosjean is faster than Button
Kevin Magnussen believes that current teammate Romain Grosjean is faster over one lap than Jenson Button. Magnussen was paired with Button for a single season at McLaren in 2014...

02 Jan 2019 13:38
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Ricciardo hoping to take Renault to the 'next level'
Daniel Ricciardo says he is aiming to bring Renault to "the next level" in Formula 1. The Australian announced in August last year that he would be joining the Enstone...

02 Jan 2019 12:29
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Schumacher family release statement ahead of his 50th birthday
Michael Schumacher's family have released a statement ahead of the German's 50th birthday. The seven-time world champion will turn 50 on Thursday, January 3rd, but ...

02 Jan 2019 11:30
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Horner questions new front wing introduction
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner doesn't believe that forcing through new front wing regulations was the right thing to do for 2019. The new front wings will have fe...

02 Jan 2019 09:58
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Howell steps down as head of F1 communications
In a surprising development, Norman Howell, the head of communications for Formula 1, had stepped down from his role. Howell is a thirty-year veteran of PR and communication st...

01 Jan 2019 11:12
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Happy New Year from F1Today.net!
From all the editorial staff at F1Today.net, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year. 2018 was a very exciting year for us, and we have lots more ideas and plans in store for...

01 Jan 2019 08:45
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History: Michael Schumacher Special: Part 4 - The second world title and a nightmare in Jerez
Michael Schumacher will turn 50 on Thursday, 3rd January 2019 which is reason for F1Today to look back through of the man who leads many of Formula 1's drivers'...

31 Dec 2018 19:53
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Raikkonen backs Arrivabene's leadership at Ferrari
Kimi Raikkonen believes that Maurizio Arivabene is the right person to lead Ferrari back to title success. Arrivabene became team principal of the Scuderia outfit in 2014 after ...

31 Dec 2018 16:20
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Crash damages cost Toro Rosso €2.3m in 2018
Toro Rosso was forced to fish out over €2million during 2018 to cover the cost of damages. The Red Bull junior squad was involved in a number of on-track incidents, some of...

31 Dec 2018 14:34
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Horner: Communication key for Red Bull-Honda
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says communication with Honda will be the key to a successful partnership next year. After a season in which Honda supplied power units ...

31 Dec 2018 13:33
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Lowe labels Sirotkin departure 'a shame'
Williams chief technical officer says it is a shame teams can't have more than two drivers in light of Sergey Sirotkin's departure. The Russian has been ousted in favour...

31 Dec 2018 12:31
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Ricciardo felt driver market games 'wore a little thin'
Daniel Ricciardo says all the uncertainty and unknowns in the 2019 driver market "wore a little thin" as the season dragged on. Ricciardo eventually settled his future...

31 Dec 2018 11:40
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Imposing team orders in Russia broke my heart - Wolff
Mercedes F1 team boss Toto Wolff has admitted during an end of season review that imposing team orders during the Russian Grand Prix was a decision that "broke my heart&quo...

31 Dec 2018 10:05
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History: Michael Schumacher Special: Part 3 - The early Benetton years and controversy
Michael Schumacher will turn 50 on Thursday, 3rd January 2019 which is reason for F1Today to look back through of the man who leads many of Formula 1's drivers'...

30 Dec 2018 19:18
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Alonso names toughest F1 rival
Fernando Alonso has named the driver he seen as his biggest rival throughout his career, citing Michael Schumacher. Alonso put an end to Ferrari's and Schumacher's domin...

30 Dec 2018 17:31
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Leclerc: Sauber development allowed for personal gains
Charles Leclerc believes that Sauber's strong development throughout the 2018 season assisted him in progressing as a driver. Leclerc enjoyed a successful rookie campai...

30 Dec 2018 13:02
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Ferrari has to find 'habit to win' mentality
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrrivabene says that his team must find a "habit to win" mentality in 2019 if it wants to dethrone Mercedes. The Silver Arrows have wo...

30 Dec 2018 12:02
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F1 asks fans about alternative penalties
Formula One Management has asked fans in a new F1 Fan Voice Survey to rank their new suggestions for alternatives to their controversial current system ...

30 Dec 2018 10:50
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History: Michael Schumacher Special: Part 2 - The spectacular debut and his opening period at Benetton
His debut for Jordan Many think Michael made his debut at Spa on Friday morning during the first free practice session, but this is not true. On Tuesday, August 20th, Mich...

29 Dec 2018 19:00
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McLaren sets five-year plan to return to the front
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has outlined a five-year plan to bring the Woking squad back to race and championship wins. The Woking outfit is enduring a difficult period that stretches...

29 Dec 2018 15:22
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Red Bull 'tried everything' to keep Ricciardo
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says his team did everything to could to stop Daniel Ricciardo from leaving the team. Ricciardo was expected to sign an extension d...

29 Dec 2018 12:39
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Bottas backs Williams to recover from 2018 slump
Valtteri Bottas believes that Williams' fresh driver line-up for 2019 will help it bounce back towards the front of the field. The Grove squad endured a miserable 2018 seaso...

29 Dec 2018 11:45
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History: Michael Schumacher Special: Part 1 - The birth of a great champion
Michael Schumacher will turn 50 on Thursday, 3rd January 2019 which is reason for F1Today to look back through of the man who leads many of Formula 1's drivers'...

28 Dec 2018 19:00
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Sainz: McLaren should 'fear everyone' in 2019
Carlos Sainz believes that McLaren should fear every other team in 2019 following the tightness of the midfield battle last season. McLaren ended the year in sixth place, d...

28 Dec 2018 15:44
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Ocon 'happy' with qualifying gains
Esteban Ocon has been left pleased with his qualifying gains in 2018, indicating that Mercedes wanted to see an improvement in that area from him. The Frenchman got the better o...

28 Dec 2018 14:17
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Mercedes play down Binotto rumours
Mercedes has denied that it has offered a contract to Ferrari's current chief technical officer, Mattia Binotto. Italian media reported last month that several teams, includ...

28 Dec 2018 12:45
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Vettel calls on Ferrari to produce quicker 2019 car
Sebastian Vettel believes that the key to Ferrari's 2019 title challenge is to produce a stronger package than 2018. The Maranello outfit competed against Mercedes for the c...

28 Dec 2018 10:52
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McLaren aiming to extend sponsor portfolio
McLaren CEO Zak Brown is aiming to bring in a number of new sponsors throughout the 2019 season, and mirror the success of its partnerships in 2018. After a turbulent few season...

28 Dec 2018 10:02
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Steiner predicts bigger gap to top three in 2019
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that the new aerodynamic regulations in 2019 will only increase the gap between the top three and the rest of the field. The n...

27 Dec 2018 17:11
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Rivals called Toro Rosso ‘crazy’ after Honda deal
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says rival teams told him that he was “crazy” for signing a deal with Honda for the 2018 season. The Japanese manufacture became...

27 Dec 2018 15:12
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Wolff: Lauda will 'definitely' return in 2019
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has no doubts over Niki Lauda's return to the team in 2019. Towards the end of the 2018 season, the Brackley squad's non-executive chairman...

27 Dec 2018 11:48
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Sainz to ask Alonso for McLaren advice
Carlos Sainz has revealed that he will seek out compatriot Fernando Alonso for advice on his upcoming switch to McLaren. The Spaniard will leave Renault after joining it towards...

27 Dec 2018 10:53
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F1Today.net wishes you a Merry Christmas!
From all the editorial staff at F1Today.net, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas. We hope you have enjoyed our coverage throughout the 2018 season - long may it continue...

24 Dec 2018 18:33
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Russell 'wanted a teammate like Kubica' for rookie season
George Russell says he is excited about the prospect of going up against Robert Kubica at Williams next year. The Briton will compete in his maiden Formula 1 season, signing for...

24 Dec 2018 16:59
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Stroll: Not fair to compare my two seasons
Lance Stroll believes it is unfair to compare his two seasons of Formula 1. In 2017, the Canadian competed in his rookie season with Williams after winning the FIA Formula 3 Eur...

24 Dec 2018 15:12
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Webber 'concerned' by Ricciardo's Renault switch
Former Grand Prix driver Mark Webber admits that he is concerned for Daniel Ricciardo's future following his decision to join Renault. Ricciardo opted to leave Red Bull...

24 Dec 2018 12:58
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European F3: Fenestraz loses Renault backing
Sacha Fenestraz will no longer be part of the Renault Sport Academy in 2019. After winning the Formula Renault Eurocup championship in 2017, the Frenchman graduated to the FIA F...

24 Dec 2018 12:31
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McLaren in conversations with Coca-Cola over future deal
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has confirmed that he is in talks with Coca-Cola regarding a long-term sponsorship deal following the success of the three-race deal contract tha...

23 Dec 2018 16:47
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Perez: Ocon quicker in qualifying, but not in races
Sergio Perez admits that Esteban Ocon was the quicker driver in qualifying throughout the 2018 season, but declares himself as the better of the pair during the race. Out ...

23 Dec 2018 15:09
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Verstappen: Mercedes responsible for Hamilton glory
Max Verstappen says that an array of other drivers on the F1 grid would have the same success if they were driving for Mercedes. The Silver Arrows has dominated F1 in the t...

23 Dec 2018 14:27
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Bottas 'cried like a baby' after Baku loss
Valtteri Bottas says that he broke down and cried like a baby following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where a race victory was snatched away from him in the final laps of the race....

23 Dec 2018 13:55
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Horner: RB14 was arguably the strongest chassis in 2018
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that Red Bull had arguably the strongest chassis in the field during the 2018 season. The energy drink-backed outfit ...

22 Dec 2018 15:36
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Hamilton heads F1 drivers' top ten of 2018 list
Lewis Hamilton has been named as the best driver of the year by his fellow Formula 1 colleagues. In a recent poll, the 20 F1 drivers were asked to rank their top ten competitors...

22 Dec 2018 12:56
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Giovinazzi expecting a tough start at Sauber
Antonio Giovinazzi admits that he is not expecting an easy start to the 2019 season at Sauber. The Italian secured a full-time seat at the Hinwil squad in September, replacing M...

22 Dec 2018 12:17
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