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F3: Feature Race: Hughes denies Lawson and Sargeant for victory in Barcelona
HWA's Jake Hughes took victory this morning in Barcelona, ahead of Liam Lawson and Logan Sargeant. Sargeant lined up on pole position and led away from second-placed H...

15 Aug 2020 11:10
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Ricciardo confident of Renault long run pace after promising second practice
Daniel Ricciardo has opened up on his confidence in the car after Friday's second free practice session, after finishing fourth in the session. The Renault driver was happy...

15 Aug 2020 10:50
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FIA set to clamp down on teams 'reverse engineering' cars
The FIA has announced its intentions to clamp down on teams 'reverse engineering' future cars by preventing the use of photography and other techniques used by teams to ...

15 Aug 2020 08:45
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Vettel denies escalating tension at Ferrari despite recent struggles
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has denied rumours of growing tension between himself and the team in light of recent struggles and poor performances. Vettel has been struggling...

14 Aug 2020 17:35
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Verstappen believes Red Bull needs further improvement before proper title challenge

Red Bull's Max Verstappen believes his team needs further improvement before he could become realistic on launching a serious bid on the title. Verstappen, whose win last w...

14 Aug 2020 15:03
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Hamilton positive qualifying engine mode ban won't allow teams to catch Mercedes
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is positive the move to ban qualifying engine 'party modes' will not be enough to allow the teams to catch the team in qualifying. It was...

14 Aug 2020 12:33
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Vettel feels in a 'better place' with the car after Barcelona chassis change
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel reported being in a 'better place' with the SF1000 during the opening two practice sessions in Barcelona. Vettel ended the first practice...

14 Aug 2020 11:25
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FE: Venturi announces Massa departure for season seven
Rokit Venturi Racing has announced its driver Felipe Massa will depart the team, with yesterday's season finale in Berlin being his final race for the team. The announcemen...

14 Aug 2020 10:22
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Perez returns to Racing Point after negative COVID-19 test
Racing Point has confirmed Sergio Perez will return to the team after testing negative for COVID-19 ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Perez was replaced by former...

14 Aug 2020 08:01
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FE: Berlin Race 6: Vandoorne takes maiden Formula E win as Mercedes claim 1-2 finish
In the sixth and final round of Formula E season, six this afternoon in Berlin, Mercedes' Stoffel Vandoorne clinched victory ahead of teammate Nyck De Vries to take the firs...

13 Aug 2020 19:55
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Hulkenberg reveals consideration to join Alfa Romeo for 2021
Nico Hulkenberg has revealed he may consider racing for Alfa Romeo for 2021, under the right terms. Hulkenberg, speaking to the F1 Nation podcast, said that he would think abou...

13 Aug 2020 14:43
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Horner points finger at Mercedes in Racing Point RP20 controversy
Red Bull team principal has spoken out about Mercedes' involvement in the development of the controversial Racing Point RP20, claiming the German team could be found guilty ...

13 Aug 2020 12:45
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Ferrari confirm Vettel to have new chassis for Barcelona
Ferrari has confirmed Sebastian Vettel will have a new chassis for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, citing a small fault with the current chassis at Silverstone as th...

13 Aug 2020 10:12
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FE: Berlin Race 5: Rowland takes first win at Berlin
In the penultimate race of the Formula E season, it was Nissan's Oliver Rowland that scored his first victory in the series ahead of Virgin's Robin Frijns. Aud...

12 Aug 2020 19:55
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Nissany to make FP1 debut in Spain for Williams
It has been announced that Roy Nissany will make his FP1 debut this weekend in Barcelona with Williams, replacing George Russell for the session. The Israeli driver currently c...

12 Aug 2020 17:05
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Brawn names Hulkenberg as Mercedes' second choice had Hamilton not joined
F1 managing director and former team principal Ross Brawn has revealed Nico Hulkenberg was the second choice for Mercedes had Lewis Hamilton not joined the team in 2013. Brawn,...

12 Aug 2020 14:36
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Ferrari and Renault confirm Racing Point appeal, McLaren withdraw
Both Ferrari and Renault have confirmed their intention to continue with their appeal of the recent fine given to Racing Point over the legality of its RP20 and its brake ducts,...

12 Aug 2020 11:36
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Alonso suggests Indy 500 return will be impossible with Renault
Fernando Alonso has said he expects a return to Indianapolis for the famous Indy 500 will be impossible for the next two years when he returns to F1 with Renault next year. Alo...

12 Aug 2020 10:30
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Hulkenberg reveals reason behind late race pit stop
Racing Point's Nico Hulkenberg has explained the reason behind why he was forced to pit in the closing stages of Sunday's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, revealing an issue...

11 Aug 2020 16:55
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Carey confirms return of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive' series for third season
F1 has confirmed that the third season of famed Netflix series, 'Drive to Survive' is currently in production. The series, which first aired on the popular streaming pl...

11 Aug 2020 15:37
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Hamilton: 70th Anniversary Grand Prix struggles 'an unexpected challenge' for Mercedes
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has explained how the struggles the team faced during Sunday's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix were an 'unexpected challenge' Red Bull...

11 Aug 2020 12:02
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Ocon convinced Renault can do better than eighth
Renault's Esteban Ocon is confident the team can achieve higher than what the Frenchman was able to achieve, coming home in Sunday's race in eighth position. Ocon, on h...

11 Aug 2020 10:23
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Something with Leclerc's performances is there that I am missing - Vettel
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel is unsure whether himself and teammate Charles Leclerc has the same car after another disappointing result at Sunday's 70th Anniversary Grand...

10 Aug 2020 16:33
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Horner: Sunday's race pace 'far beyond what we expected'
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has applauded his team for the victory it achieved during Sunday's Grand Prix at Silverstone. With Mercedes struggling with tyre bl...

10 Aug 2020 14:03
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Leclerc holds Silverstone fourth place 'like a victory'
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was impressed with being able to take fourth during Sunday's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, hailing the position as like a victory given the curr...

10 Aug 2020 12:33
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Wolff disputes Bottas' claims of victory chance at Silverstone
Mercedes' team principal Toto Wolff was adamant that the win was not there for the team and it was its responsibility to secure second and third in yesterday's race. Wo...

10 Aug 2020 10:13
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Verstappen explains how he managed to defeat Mercedes at Silverstone
Red Bull's Max Verstappen has explained how he managed to get past both Mercedes at this evening's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix and take the victory at Silverstone. ...

09 Aug 2020 20:30
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FE: Berlin Race 4: Vergne takes the win, Da Costa and Techeetah wrap up titles
Techeetah's Jean-Eric Vergne took victory this afternoon in Berlin as Antonio Felix Da Costa finished in second, securing both the title for himself and the Techee...

09 Aug 2020 19:58
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Disappointed Bottas accuses Mercedes of 'sleeping' after losing victory
A disappointed Valtteri Bottas has said he believes his team were 'sleeping' this afternoon after the Finn lost out to Red Bull's Max Verstappen despite starting on ...

09 Aug 2020 18:24
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70th Anniversary GP: Verstappen denies Hamilton of victory at Silverstone
It was Red Bull and Max Verstappen that denied Lewis Hamilton the victory during this afternoon's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone, Valtteri Bottas would...

09 Aug 2020 15:37
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Bottas: Good feeling to get everything out of the car
Pole sitter Valtteri Bottas was delighted to take the top spot for today's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix after he edged out teammate Lewis Hamilton to pole. Bottas managed to...

09 Aug 2020 13:45
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Vettel 'always optimistic' for better results during race
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has revealed he is 'always optimistic' that his form can change in the race, after failing to make Q3 during qualifying for today's r...

09 Aug 2020 12:30
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F2: Sprint Race: Tsunoda takes advantage of Prema collision for first F2 victory
Carlin's Yuki Tsunoda took the win in Silverstone this after a late collision between the Premas of Mick Schumacher and Robert Shwartzman. Schumacher would eventually...

09 Aug 2020 11:53
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'Seventh place the best we could have hoped for' - Gasly
Alpha Tauri's Pierre Gasly was delighted to qualify in seventh for today's race, telling Sky F1 yesterday that it was the best result the team could have hoped for. The...

09 Aug 2020 10:40
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F3: Sprint Race: Viscaal edges Zandeli for first F3 victory
It was the MP Motorsport car of Bent Viscaal that took the victory this morning after a tense battle with Lirim Zandelli. ART's Theo Pourchaire rounding out t...

09 Aug 2020 10:35
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Hulkenberg: A bit surprised but very happy to qualify third
Racing Point reserve Nico Hulkenberg has admitted it came as a surprise to qualify in third for tomorrow's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix but said he was delighted with the res...

08 Aug 2020 20:25
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FE: Berlin Race 3: Guenther clings onto victory ahead of Frijns
As Formula E returned to its more traditional Berlin layout for races three and four, it was the BMW of Max Guenther that took the victory in the third of six races at Templehof...

08 Aug 2020 19:55
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Verstappen confident of a good start on hard tyre for tomorrow's race
Red Bull's Max Verstappen is confident he can have a good start on the hard tyre, despite being the only driver to do so within the top ten for tomorrow's 70th Anniversa...

08 Aug 2020 18:30
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F2: Feature Race: Ilott takes the victory and championship lead
Top honours were taken by the Uni-Virtuosi of Callum Ilott, who took the chequered flag this afternoon ahead of Christian Lundgaard. Campos' Jack Aitken rounded out the podi...

08 Aug 2020 17:44
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Qualifying: Bottas snatches pole as Hulkenberg qualifies third
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas will start tomorrow's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix on pole position after beating teammate Lewis Hamilton to pole by 0.063 of a second. Rac...

08 Aug 2020 16:05
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Free Practice 3: Hamilton fastest from Bottas by over a second
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton took his car to the top spot during the final free practice session this morning in Silverstone, with Valtteri Bottas second and Lando Norris in thi...

08 Aug 2020 13:05
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Ricciardo aiming for first Renault podium after 'genuine' P3 in FP2
Renault's Daniel Ricciardo expressed his hopes for a first podium with Renault at this weekend's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix after finishing P3 in FP2, a result he calle...

08 Aug 2020 12:34
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Szafnauer insists RP20 is 'completely legal' after FIA decision
Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer has insisted the team's car, the RP20, is 'completely legal', after being found in breach of regulations by the FIA. F1&...

08 Aug 2020 12:10
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F3: Feature Race: Sargeant takes a comfortable first F3 win at Silverstone
Prema's Logan Sargeant took the win this morning at Silverstone, ahead of Jake Hughes and Liam Lawson, who battled hard for second in the closing laps of the race. Sargeant...

08 Aug 2020 11:10
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Wolff not ready to sign new Concorde Agreement as Mercedes are 'hurt the most'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed Mercedes are not ready to sign the new Concorde Agreement as it is his team that stands to lose the most in the new agreement. T...

08 Aug 2020 10:34
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Williams hoping to capitalise on softer compounds at 70th Anniversary GP
Williams driver George Russell hopes the team can capitalise on the use of softer tyre compounds during this weekends 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. F1 tyre supplier Pirelli conf...

07 Aug 2020 16:30
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FIA to amend 2021 regulations to prevent copying, Racing Point deducted championship points
It has been revealed Renault's protest Racing Point's RP20 has been upheld, with the team being deducted 15 championship points and given a €400,000 fine as a resul...

07 Aug 2020 15:10
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Leclerc hails Hamilton as one of F1's best drivers
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has hailed Lewis Hamilton as one of F1's greatest drivers, saying there is no denying his accomplishments in the sport. This season, Hamilton ...

07 Aug 2020 14:23
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Raikkonen confident Alfa Romeo can reach top ten fight
Despite the team having a rather poor start to the season so far, Kimi Raikkonen is confident Alfa Romeo can reach the top ten and fight for points regularly. Out of the four r...

07 Aug 2020 13:45
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Hulkenberg reveals talks with F1 teams over 2021 role
Racing Point reserve Nico Hulkenberg has revealed his discussions with various teams over a future role in F1. Perez tested positive for COVID-19 before last weekend's Brit...

07 Aug 2020 11:23
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Kvyat crash prompts extra tyre barrier for 70th Anniversary GP
An extra tyre barrier has been added to the outside of Becketts corner ahead of the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone in response to Daniil Kvyat's crash last Sunda...

07 Aug 2020 09:30
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FE: Berlin Race 2: Dominant Da Costa wins in race two
In the second race on the reversed Berlin ePrix layout, Techeetah's Antonio Felix Da Costa a lights-to-flag victory once again this afternoon ahead of Sebastien Bu...

06 Aug 2020 18:59
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Changes made to Chapel curve kerb ahead of 70th Anniversary GP
It has been revealed that changes have been made to the Chapel curve at Silverstone ahead of this weekend's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, in response to the recent Pirelli ty...

06 Aug 2020 17:54
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Perez waiting on decision to race after completing quarantine
Racing Point's Sergio Perez is now waiting on a decision whether he can return to racing after completing his mandatory quarantine in the UK. Perez, who missed last weekend...

06 Aug 2020 15:50
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McLaren happy to partner Alonso for 2021 Indy 500 if allowed by Renault
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has said McLaren would be happy to partner once again with Fernando Alonso for next year's Indianapolis 500 if he is allowed by Renault. Alonso, who w...

06 Aug 2020 15:03
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Pringle: Silverstone finances 'rapidly descending a snake'
Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle has opened up on the negative financial implications being endured by the circuit thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreaking, r...

06 Aug 2020 13:43
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Mercedes confirm Bottas for next season
Mercedes have confirmed that driver Valtteri Bottas will stay with the team for next season, extending their partnership into a fifth season. Bottas joined Mercedes from Willia...

06 Aug 2020 13:30
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Ricciardo: 70th Anniversary Grand Prix will be 'interesting' on softer tyre compounds
Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo is expecting this weekend's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone to be 'interesting' after Pirelli confirmed it will bring...

06 Aug 2020 11:22
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Binotto convinced Ferrari not third fastest car despite British GP podium
Ferrari's Mattia Binotto is not convinced that Ferrari now has the third-fastest car on the grid despite the team taking its second podium of the season courtesy of Charles ...

06 Aug 2020 09:43
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FE: Berlin Race 1: Da Costa takes the victory in crazy Berlin opener
In the first of six scheduled races at Berlin's Templehof Airport to see out the 2019/2020 season, it was Techeetah's Antonio Felix Da Costa that took top honours this a...

05 Aug 2020 20:00
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F2: Sprint Race: Ticktum holds off Lundgaard to take home victory
It was victory this morning at Silverstone for DAMS and for Dan Ticktum, taking his first F2 win at his home circuit. Christian Lundgaard finished in second despite a late-race ...

02 Aug 2020 11:58
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F3: Sprint Race: Smolyar holds off Beckmann to take first F3 victory
ART's Alexander Smolyar took the win this morning in Silverstone ahead of David Beckmann, with Clement Novalak rounding out the podium positions in third. Smolyar...

02 Aug 2020 10:34
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Seidl hoping for regulations clampdown to prevent further copying
McLaren's Andreas Seidl is hoping for a clampdown on F1 regulations to prevent teams from copying each other, after the controversy generated by Racing Point and its 2020 ca...

30 Jul 2020 11:36
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Wolff: Mercedes' smoking engine not a reliability issue
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has assured that the recent smoking seen from the team's power unit is not a reliability issue, but admitted that the team have yet been u...

30 Jul 2020 09:23
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Binotto: F1 seat for Schumacher dependent on F2 progress
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has spoken on the possibility of an F1 seat for Mick Schumacher for next season, saying it will depend on his success this season in F2. S...

26 Jul 2020 10:02
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Ocon hoping to avoid a 'Vandoorne situation' with Alonso next season
With the news that he will be partnered by Fernando Alonso upon his return to Renault next season, Esteban Ocon is confident that he will not suffer the same fate as Alonso'...

25 Jul 2020 16:24
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Hill: Bottas needs to find out how to 'pile pressure' on Hamilton
1996 world champion Damon Hill has suggested Valtteri Bottas needs to figure out how to pile pressure on Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton if he is to beat him to the title this ...

25 Jul 2020 10:03
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'Vettel wants to prove no Ferrari contract extension was a mistake' - Berger
Former F1 race winner Gerhard Berger believes Sebastian Vettel is looking to make Ferrari regret not re-signing him for another season. The team announced that it would part wa...

24 Jul 2020 13:12
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DAS 'not a closed book' for 2021 despite ban - Mercedes
Mercedes has decided to continue working on its controversial Dual Axle Steering (DAS) system, despite being banned from next season onwards. The system was unveiled by the tea...

24 Jul 2020 09:06
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Niki would have taken his hat off for Red Bull mechanics - Wolff
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has commended Red Bull for being able to fix Max Verstappen's car on the grid prior to the Hungarian Grand Prix, a scenario where Wolff be...

21 Jul 2020 15:09
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