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Arrivabene: "We cannot be satisfied with this result"
Despite having a difficult home race, Ferrari's Maurizio Arrivabene praised the Tifosi for their consistent support at Monza. The Scuderia's difficulties began on Saturd...

05 Sep 2017 09:02
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Alonso criticises Monza asphalt following rain drenched qualifying session
Following drainage problems during qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix, McLaren's Fernando Alonso believes that the new asphalt on Monza's start/finish straight is ina...

03 Sep 2017 10:06
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Force India committed to retaining Perez and Ocon for 2018
Bob Fernley has stated that Force India is entirely committed to retaining both Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon for 2018, despite the pair already coming to blows this year and fa...

02 Sep 2017 10:16
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McLaren confirms it has a backup if Alonso departs
In the event of Fernando Alonso leaving McLaren as the Spaniard decides where his future lies for 2018, Zak Brown has confirmed that the Woking-based team has backup plans. Alon...

02 Sep 2017 09:37
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Verstappen hopes that Monza grid penalty will be last of season

After a difficult race in Belgium last weekend, Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen is prepared for a tough race at Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. The Dutchman has been hit ...

01 Sep 2017 19:23
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McLaren hold talks with Renault but make no decision on Honda split
It appears that McLaren is getting closer to signing an engine deal with Renault, although the team has denied that a decision regarding its power unit supplier for 2018 has not...

01 Sep 2017 18:54
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Alonso to decide F1 future after talks with Honda
Fernando Alonso has said that he might travel to Japan to meet with Honda before he decides where his future lies this month. Last weekend marked another difficult and frus...

01 Sep 2017 14:16
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Brawn aiming to get rid of DRS for 2021
Ross Brawn has admitted that he does not want the Drag Reduction System (DRS) to be part of the next generation of Formula 1 cars, and hopes that a solution will be found that c...

01 Sep 2017 09:04
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Hulkenberg looking forward to "special atmosphere" of Monza
After recovering from a slow start at last weekend's Belgian Grand Prix to finish in sixth place, Renault's Nico Hulkenberg is looking forward to returning to Monza for ...

31 Aug 2017 11:07
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Rosberg: Bottas is "a bit more consistent than Hamilton"
Nico Rosberg believes that it would be wrong for Valtteri Bottas to be ruled out of the equation for this year's championship fight. Bottas was appointed as Rosberg's su...

31 Aug 2017 10:33
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Red Bull find little to shout about ahead of Italian Grand Prix
Following a weekend with mixed results in Belgium which marked a podium for Daniel Ricciardo and yet another retirement for Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing heads to another high...

30 Aug 2017 13:47
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Lowe remains coy on rumoured Alonso Williams contract
Williams' Paddy Lowe has confirmed that the team is aiming to secure the best driver lineup that it possibly can for 2018, although he has remained coy about the rumour...

30 Aug 2017 09:00
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Mateschitz: "Verstappen has nowhere to go despite fury at Red Bull"
Despite Max Verstappen being angry and frustrated at Red Bull Racing in 2017, the team's owner, Dietrich Mateschitz, is adamant that the Austrian outfit will not lose i...

29 Aug 2017 16:08
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Alonso: "The car was too slow and it was impossible to have any battles"
Fernando Alonso had a race of two halves at Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, having a strong start to move his under powered McLaren from tenth on the grid to seventh on the tra...

29 Aug 2017 10:21
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Vandoorne: "We got to the flag and that’s probably the only positive"
Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix marked Stoffel Vandoorne's first home race in Formula 1. Prior to the race, the rookie was hit with a 65 place grid penalty, which guaranteed...

29 Aug 2017 09:16
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F1 under investigation from Serious Fraud Office over bribery allegations
Formula 1 has confirmed that a pre-investigation has been launched by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) following a tip-off from a member of parliament. The MP in question is ...

28 Aug 2017 11:29
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Raikkonen admits P4 result could have been worse
Kimi Raikkonen has admitted that Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix could have been worse for him after he received a ten-second stop-go penalty for ignoring yellow flags. This pen...

28 Aug 2017 11:06
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Massa states that Williams is ‘going backwards’ in 2017 development race
Following a very disappointing weekend so far in Belgium, Felipe Massa has revealed that he believes that Williams is beginning to go backwards in this season's development ...

27 Aug 2017 11:41
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Ocon disappointed with Belgium qualifying performance but confident for the race
Esteban Ocon has admitted that he was confused as to why he went slower in in the top ten shootout for the Belgian Grand Prix, with his best lap time in qualifying being set in ...

27 Aug 2017 10:58
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Alonso considering multiple offers for 2018
Fernando Alonso has confirmed that he has received several offers to leave McLaren for 2018, although he has not yet decided what his next step will be. This follows a number of...

26 Aug 2017 19:39
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Vettel extends Ferrari contract by three years
It has been confirmed that Sebastian Vettel has extended his current contract with Ferrari by three years, signing the deal during this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. This fo...

26 Aug 2017 13:38
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Massa explains FP1 crash
Following a crash during first practice for the Belgian Grand Prix, Williams' Felipe Massa has admitted that Friday at Spa was "day to forget". The Brazilian ...

26 Aug 2017 11:14
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Honda fails to introduce "Spec 4" update in Belgium
Honda has confirmed that it was aiming to introduce its latest "Spec 4" power unit update at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, but has admitted that it faile...

26 Aug 2017 10:27
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Renault confirm McLaren engine talks
Renault has confirmed that it has held talks with McLaren to supply engines to the team for 2018, although Cyril Abiteboul has admitted that a deal going ahead between...

26 Aug 2017 09:16
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Williams slapped with fine for breach in tyre use
Williams Racing has been handed a fine for the sum of €10,000 after breaching tyre rules during practice for the Belgian Grand Prix. After the first 40 minutes of...

25 Aug 2017 19:12
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Sainz happy with James Key re-signing
Carlos Sainz Jr has said that the re-signing of James Key at Toro Rosso is good news for the Italian team. It was confirmed that Key extended his contract with the team earlier ...

25 Aug 2017 16:48
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Hamilton rubbishes speculated Vettel move to Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has laughed off a recent rumour that suggests that Sebastian Vettel may leave Ferrari at the end of 2017 to become his team mate at Mercedes. This follows a state...

25 Aug 2017 13:58
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Ricciardo: Verstappen's errors will "iron out"
Daniel Ricciardo had said that he is "satisfied" with the apology that he received from Max Verstappen following their first lap collision at the Hungarian Grand Prix,...

25 Aug 2017 09:45
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Norris confirms that Formula 2 is a "more likely option" for 2018
Future star Lando Norris thinks that a move to Formula 2 is a "more likely option" for 2018 as opposed to Super Formula, although he has insisted that his main focus i...

23 Aug 2017 09:43
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Honda changes engine development process to increase efficiency
Honda has changed its development and evaluation approach after experiencing correlation issues between its dyno and track evaluations. In 2017, Honda has once again struggled w...

23 Aug 2017 09:05
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Scheckter-like Verstappen says that 2018 is the key to his Red Bull future
Max Verstappen believes that 2018 will be a key season for Red Bull Racing and his own future in Formula 1. In 2017, Verstappen has suffered from a dreadful year, retiring from ...

22 Aug 2017 15:00
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Grosjean: "First lap of Spa makes you feel sick"
Next weekend Formula 1 will return for the Belgian Grand Prix after having four weeks off. The Spa-Francorchamps circuit is one of the fastest, iconic and most loved tracks...

21 Aug 2017 09:43
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On-track battles with Alonso are allowing Sainz to develop as a driver
Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz Jr has always had connections to Fernando Alonso, crediting his Spanish compatriot as his mentor and as someone who helped him to step up to Formul...

21 Aug 2017 09:05
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Grosjean praises "grown up" Haas F1
Romain Grosjean has praised Haas F1's first half of the 2017 season, with the American outfit already matching its points tally from last season before the summer break. The...

18 Aug 2017 13:56
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Alonso may "look outside F1" if he cannot drive race winning machinery
With F1's summer break nearing a close, it is getting closer and closer to deadline day for Fernando Alonso as he decides where his future lies for 2018. When the doubl...

18 Aug 2017 09:35
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FE: Faraday Future could leave Formula E due to financial difficulties
Amidst financial difficulties, Faraday Future may be pulling out of Formula E in order to save money and balance out the major losses it has suffered from in recent months. This...

17 Aug 2017 10:47
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Tim Bampton named as McLaren's Communications Director
Tim Bampton has been appointed as the Communications Director for McLaren Racing and McLaren Applied Technologies where he will lead the strategic, corporate and brand communica...

16 Aug 2017 14:33
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McLaren creates "plan" for home race in Woking
Most teams on the grid have a home race - some of which are more notable that others - however, McLaren has gone one step further to draft up and design its own track direc...

16 Aug 2017 10:01
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Honda planning extended update plan for remainder of 2017
Honda's Yusuke Hasegawa has confirmed that this year's 2017 engine will continue to undergo development this season, and that the development of the power unit will beco...

16 Aug 2017 09:11
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Grosjean admits that emotional control could earn him a top drive
Romain Grosjean has revealed that he believes that he has to control his emotions more behind the wheel if he wants to secure a place at a top team in the future. Grosjean joine...

14 Aug 2017 10:26
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Bottas worried that grid penalties could influence the championship
Mercedes' Valtterri Bottas has admitted that reliability issues could play a key role in the championship in 2017 as he is beginning to prove himself as a threat to riv...

14 Aug 2017 09:43
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Ferrucci found 2017 F1 cars "a bit scary at times"
Haas F1's development driver Santino Ferrucci has revealed that he finds 2017 Formula 1 machinery as "a bit scary at times". This follows his first time behin...

11 Aug 2017 15:02
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Vasseur sees no need to "transform" Sauber
Sauber's Frederic Vasseur has said that he does not see a need for the Swiss team to "transform" as it attempts to move further forward on the F1 grid and away fro...

11 Aug 2017 09:05
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Ocon: "I am not here to stay behind Perez"
Racking up an impressive ten points finishes in the first 11 races of the 2017 season, Esteban Ocon has had an astonishing start to his first full year in Formula 1, with o...

10 Aug 2017 08:05
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Bottas: "I'm fully settled in at Mercedes"
Valtteri Bottas has said that he feels "fully settled in" at Mercedes and that he cannot pin a lack of performance to his inexperience and short time at the team....

09 Aug 2017 14:39
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Ocon feels he's taken a "massive step" in 2017
Force India's Esteban Ocon feels that he has made a "massive step" in the first half of the 2017 season after joining the F1 grid last year at the Belgian Grand Pr...

08 Aug 2017 15:49
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Lowe: Williams is "very disappointed" with first half of 2017
Williams Racing is "very disappointed" with its performances in the first half of the 2017 season. These are the word's of the team's technical chief Paddy Low...

07 Aug 2017 09:53
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Norris targeting Formula 2 or Super Formula seat in 2018
McLaren's Lando Norris has set his eyes on a switch from the European Formula 3 series to either Formula 2 or Japanese Super Formula in 2018. In F3, Norris currently lies in...

07 Aug 2017 09:00
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Vasseur: "We have no ambition to beat Mercedes and Ferrari in the short term"
Sauber's new team principal, Frederic Vasseur, has revealed that the Swiss team is targeting a return to F1's midfield, and more specifically, the front of the midfield....

04 Aug 2017 15:10
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Marko not denying Toro Rosso-Honda switch rumours
As Formula 1 enters the summer break, rumour surrounds Red Bull Racing's sister team, Toro Rosso, with regard to its engine supplier for 2018. Currently the Italian team use...

04 Aug 2017 13:22
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Sainz: "It is my only target to be a Red Bull driver"
Entering the summer break with 35 points to his name and in the top half of the Drivers' Championship, Carlos Sainz Jr has had an impressive start to 2017 driving for Toro R...

04 Aug 2017 09:40
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Williams considering Di Resta for 2018 drive
Williams' Paddy Lowe has revealed that the team is considering Paul di Resta for a drive at the team for next season. This follows an impressive performance from the Scotsma...

02 Aug 2017 16:32
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Prost hoping for Kubica F1 return
Renualt's Alain Prost is hoping that Robert Kubica can make a full-time return to Formula 1 after the Polish driver has done everything that he possibly can to make a comeba...

02 Aug 2017 14:50
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Toro Rosso linked with KFC paint scheme switch
Toro Rosso could be set for another livery change for 2018, as the Red Bull sister team has been linked to sponsorship from KFC. This speculation is a result of Formula 2&...

02 Aug 2017 13:53
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Leclerc confident that he is ready for Formula 1
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has insisted that he is ready to step up to Formula 1 after completing every step that he can in junior racing series to progress to the crown jewe...

02 Aug 2017 10:13
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Raikkonen backed by Italian press for 2018 contract
The Ferrari affiliated Italian press has supported reports that the team looks set to to retain Kimi Raikkonen for 2018. It is expected that Ferrari's driver line...

01 Aug 2017 13:37
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Mercedes denies Wolff's anger at Hamilon-Bottas switch in Hungary
Mercedes has denied that its team principal, Toto Wolff, was furious at last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix when Lewis Hamilton sacrificed a podium finish to his team mate, ...

01 Aug 2017 12:49
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Horner refuses to comment on Toro Rosso-Honda link
Red Bull Racing's Christian Horner has refused to comment on reports that Toro Rosso will be using Honda power for 2018. He is not the only senior figure of Red Bull to decl...

31 Jul 2017 15:35
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Red Bull eyeing up independent engine supplier
Red Bull Racing's Dr Helmut Marko has played down early connections between the Austrian team and VW-associated brands that are interested in joining the Formula 1 grid...

30 Jul 2017 13:23
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A look back at Hungary: 2006
At F1Today, we continue to look at memorable moments from the Hungaroring ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix. Today, we look at the 2006 race which was not only ev...

27 Jul 2017 12:47
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Hungary brings back good memories for Stroll
Heading to the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, Williams' Lance Stroll is looking forward to the 11th race of the 2017 Season. The Hungaroring will mark the third circuit ...

26 Jul 2017 13:43
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Wolff: "Hamilton is building a legacy"
Lewis Hamilton is "building a legacy as one of Formula 1's greatest drivers." These are the words Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, as Hamilton is getting close...

25 Jul 2017 09:30
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Vettel denies emerging Ferrari crisis
Sebastian Vettel has denied that Ferrari may be entering a "crisis" as suggested by Italian media recently. This follows the British Grand Prix which marked a very dis...

24 Jul 2017 14:53
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A look back at Hungary: 1986
At F1Today, we continue to look at memorable races ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring. Today, we look at the 1986 event which was the firs...

24 Jul 2017 13:12
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British Grand Prix driver ratings
Lewis Hamilton: (qualified 1st, finished 1st) As perfect as a home Grand Prix as the Brit could wish for. He was utterly dominant in qualifying, pulling out the largest g...

17 Jul 2017 15:45
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Toro Rosso now linked with Honda switch
Toro Rosso has become the latest team to be linked to a switch to Honda power in 2018. This is the most recent twist in a story that has dominated headlines in recent weeks rega...

16 Jul 2017 18:53
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Force India in legal trouble over sponsor deal
Force India is reportedly in legal trouble with its sponsorship deal with BWT, which has resulted in the team running a pink livery for the 2017 Season. Despite the team being h...

16 Jul 2017 17:58
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Sainz set to replace Palmer at Renault in Hungary as Red Bull sever ties - report
Red Bull Racing has reportedly severed ties with its driver, Carlos Sainz Jr, and the Spaniard is no longer involved in the future of the Austrian team. This is according German...

15 Jul 2017 22:11
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McLaren admits to customer engine talks for 2018
A McLaren-Honda break could again be back on the cards as a switch to Mercedes power is looking more and more likely. Following the implementation of a "Spec 3" engine...

15 Jul 2017 13:49
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Giovinazzi hoping for 2018 race seat
Antonio Giovinazzi is hoping to secure a seat on the F1 grid for the 2018 Season, and Haas may be the key to his future in the sport. So far in 2017, Giovinazzi has contented in...

15 Jul 2017 13:15
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