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Perez: Obvious who would leave Racing Point for Vettel
Racing Point's Sergio Perez has stated that it is clear who would leave the team should Sebastian Vettel sign for next season. Rumours appeared in recent weeks that the fou...

21 Jul 2020 09:19
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Stroll disappointed at losing podium chance despite strong fourth place finish
Racing Point's Lance Stroll believes that a podium for the team was definitely possible, feeling disappointed after losing third place to Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas. Str...

19 Jul 2020 18:17
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Hamilton: Leading the race from first lap 'different kind of challenge'
Lewis Hamilton has credited the Mercedes team after taking his eighth victory at the Hungaroring earlier this afternoon in a race which he led every lap, calling it a 'diffe...

19 Jul 2020 18:15
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Vettel: Not possible to finish further than fifth or sixth
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel believes that the team were only capable of a sixth-place finish during this afternoon's Hungarian Grand Prix, which he managed to finish afte...

19 Jul 2020 17:58
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F2: Sprint Race: Ghiotto edges to victory as leaders suffer with tyre wear
It was the Hitech of Luca Ghiotto that took the win in this morning's race in Hungary after deciding not to pit as drivers suffered from tyre wear, ahead of a fast-charging ...

19 Jul 2020 12:03
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F3: Sprint Race: Beckmann takes the win as penalties deny Viscaal
Trident's David Beckmann took the win this morning at the Hungaroring ahead of Oscar Piastri after penalties denied Bent Viscaal of his first victory in F3. H...

19 Jul 2020 10:36
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Hamilton: Achievement of 90th pole position 'just doesn't register'
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton has explained how he is beyond belief after securing his 90th F1 pole position this afternoon in Hungary, saying that it 'just doesn't regis...

18 Jul 2020 18:10
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Perez reveals not feeling '100% physically' during qualifying
Racing Point's Sergio Perez has revealed he did not feel “100% physically” during Saturday's qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Perez and teammat...

18 Jul 2020 17:41
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F3: Feature Race: Pourchaire takes second straight victory after first corner chaos
It was a convincing victory for ART's Theo Pourchaire this morning at the Hungaroring, in front of second-placed Oscar Piastri by over ten seconds after a dramatic firs...

18 Jul 2020 11:35
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Albon cites balance issues as reason behind lack of pace in Austria
Red Bull's Alex Albon has addressed the reasons behind his lack of pace during last Sunday's Styrian Grand Prix, as he looks to pull closer to teammate Max Verstappen fo...

17 Jul 2020 12:51
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Racing Point drivers react to Renault protest, confident RP20 is legal
Racing Point drivers Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll have broken their silence over Renault's protest at the team's RP20, with both drivers confident that the car is legal...

17 Jul 2020 09:33
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Renault talked to Vettel and Bottas before re-signing Alonso - Prost
Former F1 champion Alain Prost has confessed Renault was in discussions with Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas before finally resigning Fernando Alonso for a third time. Pro...

16 Jul 2020 13:43
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Grosjean reveals regret over not winning 2013 Hungarian GP
Haas driver Romain Grosjean has opened up on his regret of not being able to win the 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix after a range of penalties put him out of contention. Grosjean, w...

16 Jul 2020 11:03
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Wolff '100%' confident Red Bull will be a threat in Hungary
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is convinced that rivals Red Bull will be a major threat to the team during this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix. The Hungaroring has favo...

16 Jul 2020 09:25
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FE: Virgin announces Nick Cassidy to replace Sam Bird for 2021
Envision Virgin Racing has announced it's signing of Nick Cassidy for the 2021 Formula E season, replacing the outgoing Sam Bird. The team announced on Wednesday that reign...

15 Jul 2020 21:55
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Vasseur confident Alfa Romeo are going in the 'right direction'
Alfa Romeo team principal Frederic Vasseur is convinced that the team is move in the right direction towards constant points finishes this season, despite struggling to crack th...

15 Jul 2020 13:03
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Ricciardo believes position swap with Ocon would have happened
Renault's Daniel Ricciardo is sure the team would have made the call to switch positions with teammate Esteban Ocon had he not made his own move during last Sunday's Sty...

15 Jul 2020 11:24
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Steiner hoping for improved form for Haas in Hungary
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner insists that the team can improve throughout the season and can hope for a better race in Hungary this weekend, despite not scoring any poin...

15 Jul 2020 09:36
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Vettel reportedly considering switch to Aston Martin for 2021
It is understood that Sebastian Vettel could be considering a move to the newly-branded Aston Martin F1 team for 2021, after being offered a contract by team owner Lawrence Stro...

14 Jul 2020 23:05
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Bottas: Second place was about 'damage limitation' after qualifying
Valtteri Bottas has explained how his second place during Sunday's Styrian Grand Prix was all about 'damage limitation', after qualifying fourth on Saturday in ...

13 Jul 2020 09:35
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Norris pleased with 'very enjoyable' final few laps at Styrian GP
McLaren's Lando Norris has said he is pleased with a 'very enjoyable' final couple of laps after finishing this evening's Styrian Grand Prix in fifth place. Nor...

12 Jul 2020 19:30
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F2: Sprint Race: Lundgaard dominates to victory ahead of Ticktum
ART's Christian Lundgaard took the win at the Red Bull Ring this morning ahead of Dan Ticktum in second and Marcus Armstrong rounding out the podium positions...

12 Jul 2020 11:52
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F3: Sprint Race: Pourchaire wins after Lawson and Hughes clash
It was victory for ART's Theo Pourchaire this morning in Austria, after a dramatic late-race clash between leaders Liam Lawson and Jake Hughes. The incident promo...

12 Jul 2020 10:31
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IndyCar: Road America Race 1: Dixon makes it three in a row as Palou takes first podium
Chip Ganassi's Scott Dixon continued his winning streak as took the victory this afternoon during the first of two scheduled races this weekend at Road America, with Wi...

12 Jul 2020 01:13
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IndyCar: Qualifying: Newgarden takes pole at Road America ahead of Harvey
It was Penske's Josef Newgarden that took pole position this afternoon at Road America for the first race of the REV Group Grand Prix later this evening ahead of J...

11 Jul 2020 21:02
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Hamilton delighted with pole despite 'incredibly difficult' qualifying
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton expressed his delight with taken pole position for Sunday's Styrian Grand Prix, despite the session being inflicted with rain. Hamilton, who ha...

11 Jul 2020 20:12
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F3: Feature Race: Vesti takes victory for Prema as rain ends race early
Prema's Fredrik Vest took the win this morning in Austria ahead of Lirim Zandelli. David Beckmann rounded out the podium positions in third place in a race th...

11 Jul 2020 11:06
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Norris wary of Ferrari comeback despite podium finish
McLaren's Lando Norris remains wary of Ferrari's possible improvement and fight back into the top three over the course of the season despite finishing on the podiu...

10 Jul 2020 09:22
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Column: Will an Alonso and Abiteboul partnership really work at Renault?
With the news being confirmed today that Fernando Alonso is set to return to F1 with Renault in 2021, it has to be expected that he is coming looking for glory and victorie...

08 Jul 2020 13:47
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Norris was 'dreading' race start after anti-stall issues
McLaren's Lando Norris has revealed that issues with his practice starts for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix made him dread the race start, fearing he would encounter anoth...

07 Jul 2020 14:28
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Perez has confidence in Racing Point's 'competitive package'
Racing Point's Sergio Perez was happy with the result of Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix, claiming that the race showed the team have a competitive package with t...

07 Jul 2020 13:02
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Leclerc: Taking every opportunity key to podium finish
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has exclaimed his delight at finishing second in the Austrian Grand Prix, despite not having the pace in the car to challenge upfront. Speaking af...

05 Jul 2020 19:56
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Hamilton edging towards race ban after collision with Albon
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is now within five points of a race ban after his collision with the Red Bull of Alex Albon during this evening's Austrian Grand Prix, be...

05 Jul 2020 18:25
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F2: Sprint Race: Drugovich takes lights-to-flag victory ahead of Deletraz
Felipe Drugovich was the first across the line to take this maiden F2 win this morning in Austria ahead of Louis Deletraz. Dan Ticktum rounded the podium in third. Drugovi...

05 Jul 2020 11:56
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IndyCar: GMR Indy Grand Prix: Dixon takes convincing win at Indy ahead of Rahal
Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon took the chequered flag this afternoon at Indianapolis to win the GMR Grand Prix ahead of Graham Rahal and Simon Pagenaud in a hi...

04 Jul 2020 19:54
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Verstappen feeling confident starting Austrian GP on alternate tyre

Red Bull's Max Verstappen says he is happy after securing third on the grid for Sunay's Austrian Grand Prix, and is confident he can battle with...

04 Jul 2020 18:35
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Bottas: Impressive Mercedes 'in our own league'
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has affirmed his delight with the performance of the team after taking his third Austrian Grand Prix pole position this afternoon at the Red Bull...

04 Jul 2020 16:45
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F3: Feature Race: Piastri wins on debut ahead of Prema teammate Sargeant
The Prema of Oscar Piastri took the victory in the first race of the season this morning in Austria, ahead of teammate Logan Sargeant. Campos' Alex Peroni rounded out t...

04 Jul 2020 11:05
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IndyCar: Qualifying: Power edges Harvey to take fourth pole at Indianapolis
Team Penske's Will Power will start in pole position for tomorrow's GMR Grand Prix at Indianapolis after beating Jack Harvey to the top spot by 0.187 of a second. Colton...

03 Jul 2020 23:35
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Norris: McLaren prepared for new season despite no F1 test
McLaren's Lando Norris is unconvinced that the team will suffer this weekend having not tested prior to the season opener at the Red Bull Ring. Norris, who actively compete...

03 Jul 2020 09:06
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Verstappen confident Red Bull is in 'a good position' ahead of Austrian GP
Max Verstappen is sure Red Bull is in a good position coming into this weekend's season opener in Austria after a number of upgrades were introduced to the RB16 ahead of thi...

03 Jul 2020 08:23
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McLaren confident regular upgrades possible despite financial woes
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl is confident the team can bring regular upgrades to the car over the course of this season, despite the financial blow incurred by the ...

01 Jul 2020 09:50
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IndyCar: McLaren reveals Alonso's livery for 2020 Indy 500
The Arrow McLaren SP team has revealed the livery Fernando Alonso will use to contest the 2020 Indianapolis 500. The event, which was initially delayed from its usual slot in M...

01 Jul 2020 08:35
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Abiteboul adamant there will be no driver preference at Renault in 2020
Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul has assured that there will be no driver preference between Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon when the new season gets underway. Ricciard...

27 Jun 2020 11:23
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Norris: Compact 2020 season will be 'good fun'
McLaren driver Lando Norris has exclaimed his excitement of returning to racing in Austria next weekend as the drivers get ready to take part in a more compact season. The seas...

27 Jun 2020 09:25
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AlphaTauri concludes two-car F1 test at Imola
Scuderia AlphaTauri has become the latest team to conduct a private test ahead of the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, opting to use two cars over the single day. Both Daniil Kvya...

24 Jun 2020 19:50
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Green: Teams must be careful with new homologated parts system
Racing Point technical director Andrew Green has warned teams over the use of the new homologated parts system in F1, believing severe penalties may await any team who mistakenl...

24 Jun 2020 16:15
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Webber: No Vettel in 2021 but could return the following year
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel may not be looking to compete in F1 in 2021, according to former Red Bull teammate Mark Webber. Webber suggests, however, that it may not b...

24 Jun 2020 11:23
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Russell thanks sim racing for Williams simulator improvements
Williams driver George Russell has praised the world of esports and his involvement during the coronavirus outbreak, saying that it has helped him improve and become faster...

24 Jun 2020 09:09
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Pirelli announces set tyre compound allocation for Austrian GP
F1 tyre supplier Pirelli has announced the tyre compound allocations for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. The race is set to open the delayed 2020 season on July 5 with a doub...

23 Jun 2020 18:51
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Kubica reveals regret over missing 2008 title shot with BMW
Robert Kubica has revealed he still holds regret over missing out on a title chance with BMW Sauber in 2008. Kubica was a surprise contender with the team for the world champio...

23 Jun 2020 13:12
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Coronavirus has shown how much I love F1 - Ricciardo
Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo wants to stay in F1 and be successful in the coming years after the extended break showed the Australian driver how much he missed the sport. Sp...

23 Jun 2020 11:05
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Brawn confident Austria double-header will be exciting
F1 managing director Ross Brawn says he believes that the Austrian Grand Prix double-header will still be exciting despite not using a reversed grid. The double-header at the R...

20 Jun 2020 11:42
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Webber sees little reason for Alonso to make Renault return
Former F1 driver Mark Webber has said he sees no point for Fernando Alonso to make a return to F1 with Renault given the Spanish driver's hopes to join a race-winn...

20 Jun 2020 09:35
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McLaren considering sale of minority stake in F1 team
It has been revealed that McLaren is considering selling a minority stake of its team in order to be able to get through the financial burden of the COVID-19 crisis. The crisis...

18 Jun 2020 09:10
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Hamilton won't face action if he 'takes a knee' in Austria
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton will not face any disciplinary action if he decides to 'take a knee' during the F1 season opener in Austria next month. After being vocal o...

17 Jun 2020 09:11
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Norris: Shortened season may require more aggressive approach
McLaren driver Lando Norris believes that drivers will take a more aggressive approach this season due to fewer races as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic. The season, ...

16 Jun 2020 09:16
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'Impatient' Ricciardo craving more victories in F1
Renault's Daniel Ricciardo has said that he is very impatient and hungry for more grand prix success in Formula 1, having won his last race almost two years ago. Since repl...

14 Jun 2020 12:23
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Alesi: Vettel's Ferrari departure the right decision
Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi has stated that the decision for Sebastian Vettel to leave the team at the end of the year was the right choice to make, citing the German&...

13 Jun 2020 11:03
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Chandhok: Williams made a mistake not switching to Honda
Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok says he believes Williams would be more competitive now had it signed with Honda for 2018. Williams, along with Sauber, was one o...

11 Jun 2020 14:03
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Bottas: Vettel not a Mercedes option for 2021
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas has said that the team has told him that they are not considering signing Sebastian Vettel for 2021. Vettel, who will leave Ferrari at the end of ...

11 Jun 2020 08:49
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Wolff: Political games 'have no place' in F1
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has stated he feels that whatever political games that may arise from the new regulations within teams will have no place in F1. The new...

07 Jun 2020 10:23
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IndyCar: Texas Qualifying: Newgarden takes pole ahead of Dixon
It will be Josef Newgarden that will start tonight's Genesys 300 in pole position ahead of Scott Dixon and Simon Pagenaud. Chip Ganassi's Marcus Ericsson was ...

06 Jun 2020 23:59
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IndyCar: Texas Practice: Dixon edges Herta to claim fastest time
Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon has topped the practice session this afternoon for the Genesys 300 at the Texas Motor Speedway, setting a time of 24.000, just 0.169 of a s...

06 Jun 2020 20:05
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Chinese Grand Prix considered for F1 double-header
The Chinese Grand Prix is the next event that will be considered to hold a double-header race weekend, according to a report. It is noted by The Race that the race at the Shang...

06 Jun 2020 15:20
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Ferrari set for private test ahead of Austrian GP
It is understood that Ferrari is set to hold a private test in order to prepare for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix on July 5 Ferrari looks to be second team to conduct a test...

06 Jun 2020 11:04
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Sainz: I didn't sign at Ferrari to be number two driver
Carlos Sainz insists he has not signed with Ferrari to become a number two driver to Charles Leclerc, stating in the contract there was nothing about a possible status. Recentl...

05 Jun 2020 09:13
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Kovalainen reveals hints he gave Bottas on Hamilton partnership
Former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen has revealed how he gave fellow countryman Valtteri Bottas hints on how to work with Lewis Hamilton upon joining Mercedes in 2017. Kovalainen...

04 Jun 2020 10:52
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Wolff opens up on the possibility of signing Vettel
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has opened up on the possibility of signing Sebastian Vettel in 2021, saying that recent comments about him are more than just 'lip servic...

04 Jun 2020 09:07
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Masi praises Austrian GP organisers for 'can-do' attitude
FIA race director Michael Masi has praised the circuit organisers at the Red Bull Ring for their commitment for working towards the race on July 5. With F1 hoping to return to ...

31 May 2020 09:33
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