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LIVE Updates: Follow the third day of the F1 Pre-season test in Bahrain

14 Mar 2021 07:59
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LIVE Updates: Follow the second day of the F1 Pre-season test in Bahrain

13 Mar 2021 07:54
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LIVE Updates: Follow the first day of the F1 Pre-season test in Bahrain

12 Mar 2021 08:02
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McLaren nominates di Resta as 70th Anniversary GP reserve driver
McLaren has confirmed that Paul di Resta will act as its reserve driver for this weekend's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone. Ahead of the 2020 campaign, McLaren c...

05 Aug 2020 17:59
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Mercedes denies DAS contributed to British GP punctures
Mercedes has denied that the Dual-Axis Steering system was a contributing factor in its punctures late on at the British Grand Prix. The Brackley-based squad was running in fir...

05 Aug 2020 13:56
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Kubica back in at Alfa Romeo for FP1 at 70th Anniversary GP
Alfa Romeo has confirmed that Robert Kubica will be back behind the wheel of the C39 this weekend for the opening practice session of the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. Kubica, w...

05 Aug 2020 12:13
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Murray Walker: Hamilton better than Schumacher and Senna
Veteran F1 commentator Murray Walker says Lewis Hamilton's “clean as a whistle” racecraft puts him ahead of Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna in head-to-head d...

05 Aug 2020 11:23
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Steiner encouraged by Haas’ British GP race pace
Guenther Steiner admits he was pleased with Haas' race pace at Silverstone despite a disappointing result for the American team at the British Grand Prix. Kevin Magnussen w...

05 Aug 2020 09:29
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Pirelli retains softer compounds for 70th Anniversary GP, uncovers cause of British GP punctures
Pirelli has confirmed that it will still bring softer tyres to this weekend's race at Silverstone, despite the punctures multiple cars suffered at last Sunday's event. ...

04 Aug 2020 15:30
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Gasly: British GP ‘one of my best races’
Pierre Gasly says he enjoyed one of his best races in F1 at Silverstone on Sunday, as he battled his way to seventh place at the British Grand Prix. The Frenchman failed to adv...

04 Aug 2020 14:07
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Imola’s F1 round to feature one 90-minute practice session
Imola's two-day event on this season's Formula 1 world championship calendar will feature just a single practice session ahead of qualifying. Last month, F1 announced t...

04 Aug 2020 12:03
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Ocon: Renault’s Silverstone race pace was a ‘nice surprise’
Esteban Ocon has hailed Renault's race pace at the British Grand Prix, stating it was a “nice surprise” to fight cars that the team believed would be quicker. O...

04 Aug 2020 11:04
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Nobody can stop Hamilton winning a seventh title, admit rivals
Nobody can halt Lewis Hamilton's charge to a seventh world drivers' title in 2020, believe two of his closest rivals. Hamilton extended his lead at the top of the ...

04 Aug 2020 09:52
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Brawn: ‘Exceptional’ Leclerc outdriving Ferrari’s 2020 F1 car
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn has lauded Charles Leclerc following his performance the British Grand Prix, insisting the Monegasque driver is outdriving his Ferrar...

03 Aug 2020 16:28
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Photos: The 2020 British Grand Prix
Late drama at the British Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton extend his lead in the drivers' championship with a race win, despite crossing the line with just three functioning t...

03 Aug 2020 15:41
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Vettel confused by British GP struggles: ‘Something doesn’t stack up’
Sebastian Vettel was left confused following the British Grand Prix, as he struggled to keep up with his rivals behind the wheel of the problematic SF1000 car. Ferrari has stru...

03 Aug 2020 15:26
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Norris: Current Pirelli tyres preventing drivers from pushing hard on lap one
Lando Norris has spoken about the difficulty of managing the current specification of Pirelli tyres, stating that drivers are unable to push as hard as they would like on the op...

03 Aug 2020 13:05
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Albon: Blame split 50/50 in Magnussen crash
Alexander Albon believes both he and Kevin Magnussen are equally to blame for their opening lap crash at the British Grand Prix. As the first lap of the race came to a close, M...

03 Aug 2020 11:40
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Hamilton hails F1’s ’organised’ anti-racism stance at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton says he was much more satisfied over how Formula 1's pre-race stance against racism played out ahead of the British Grand Prix on Sunday. While F1 gave drive...

03 Aug 2020 10:17
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Horner: No guarantee Verstappen would’ve avoided a puncture before pit stop

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says there was no guarantee that Max Verstappen would've made it to the end of the British Grand Prix without a puncture in the fina...

03 Aug 2020 09:42
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Failure to start British GP sums up ‘crazy’ weekend - Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg says his failure to start the British Grand Prix on Sunday sums up his “crazy” weekend at Silverstone. On Thursday, Hulkenberg was contacted by Raci...

02 Aug 2020 19:16
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Grosjean avoids penalty for defensive manoeuvre on Ricciardo
Romain Grosjean has escaped a penalty following multiple changes of direction while defending against Daniel Ricciardo during the British Grand Prix. Grosjean found himself ins...

02 Aug 2020 18:54
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Renault files third protest against Racing Point
Renault has lodged a third protest against the Racing Point car following the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Renault has questioned the legality of the Racing Point RP20, w...

02 Aug 2020 18:24
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Leclerc: Ferrari maximised everything to get unexpected podium
Charles Leclerc says things were maximised from his side of the Ferrari garage as he drove his way to his second podium finish of the year at Silverstone. After starting in fou...

02 Aug 2020 18:11
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Hamilton felt ‘really chilled’ despite late British GP puncture
Lewis Hamilton says that he felt ”really chilled” during the final lap of the British Grand Prix, in which he was forced to drive to the finish line with a punctured...

02 Aug 2020 17:37
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British GP: Hamilton wins at Silverstone despite last lap puncture
Lewis Hamilton has stretched his advantage at the top of the Formula 1's drivers' championship, as he took a dramatic race win at the British Grand Prix. Mercedes domin...

02 Aug 2020 16:45
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Starting grid for the 2020 British Grand Prix

02 Aug 2020 14:00
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'He looked like he never left' - Hulkenberg praised upon F1 return
Nico Hulkenberg has received acclaim for his performance upon his return to Formula 1, which came about unexpectedly at Silverstone. After Sergio Perez tested positive for coro...

02 Aug 2020 12:01
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Hamilton: No benefit in split race strategies at Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton believes there is no advantage for Mercedes in splitting strategies between its drivers on race days. Both Hamilton and teammate Valtteri Bottas will start Sunda...

02 Aug 2020 10:37
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Stroll not ruling out potential British GP podium
Lance Stroll has not ruled out the possibility of ending up on the podium at the British Grand Prix later this afternoon. The Canadian driver qualified in sixth place on Saturd...

02 Aug 2020 09:35
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How F1's united anti-racism message will be voiced on Sunday at Silverstone
The FIA has outlined how its pre-race stance against racism will take place on Sunday at Silverstone. The sport has received criticism in recent weeks for its brief and messy c...

01 Aug 2020 21:21
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Russell issued grid penalty for British GP
George Russell has been handed a five-place grid penalty for failing to respect yellow flags during qualifying for the British Grand Prix on Saturday. Yellow flags were deploye...

01 Aug 2020 19:17
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Hulkenberg: Hard to deliver 100% following late call-up
Nico Hulkenberg says he couldn't expect to deliver 100% from the RP20 car following his late call-up to drive for Racing Point this weekend at Silverstone. After Sergio Per...

01 Aug 2020 18:50
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Verstappen: P3 gives Red Bull a ‘fighting chance’ against Mercedes
Max Verstappen still believes he has a chance of fighting Mercedes during Sunday's British Grand Prix, despite a one-second gap after qualifying at Silverstone. While Merce...

01 Aug 2020 18:26
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Hamilton: One-second gap to rivals ‘doesn’t matter’ amid Bottas pressure
Lewis Hamilton has denied that he had an easy route to pole position for the British Grand Prix on Sunday, insisting teammate Valtteri Bottas was stiff competition for him. At ...

01 Aug 2020 17:16
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Leclerc ‘extremely happy’ to qualify fourth at Silverstone
Charles Leclerc expressed pleasure in qualifying in fourth place for the British Grand Prix, as Ferrari continues to search for an answer to its struggles in 2020. The Scu...

01 Aug 2020 16:46
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Qualifying: Hamilton edges Bottas to Silverstone pole
Lewis Hamilton has secured pole position for his home British Grand Prix, beating teammate Valtteri Bottas by just over three-tenths of a second. The six-time world champion su...

01 Aug 2020 16:08
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Horner: Perez's positive coronavirus test a 'stark reminder' for F1
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has highlighted that Sergio Perez's positive coronavirus test result is a “stark reminder” of why Formula 1 has imp...

01 Aug 2020 13:25
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F3: Feature Race: Lawson holds off Piastri to win at Silverstone
Liam Lawson has won the opening Formula 3 race of the first Silverstone weekend, holding off Oscar Piastri for the race win. Lawson came under big pressure from Piastri in the ...

01 Aug 2020 11:16
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Szafnauer: Racing Point never considered Russell as Perez's replacement
George Russell was never an option for Racing Point to replace Sergio Perez for the British Grand Prix, says its team principal Otmar Szafnauer. Ahead of the race weekend, the ...

01 Aug 2020 09:30
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Kvyat set for British GP grid penalty
Daniil Kvyat is set for a five-place grid penalty for Sunday's British Grand Prix after AlphaTauri replaced his gearbox on Friday at Silverstone. The change is in relation ...

31 Jul 2020 22:00
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Mercedes suffering from balance issues at Silverstone
Mercedes ended Friday practice from the Silverstone Circuit with work to do, despite staying consistently towards the front of the timesheets. Both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri ...

31 Jul 2020 19:44
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Perez the only positive coronavirus case following latest round of testing
The FIA has confirmed that Sergio Perez was the only individual to return a positive coronavirus test result during the latest round of testing. Ahead of the British Grand Prix...

31 Jul 2020 19:21
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Red Bull drivers upbeat over 'positive' improvements from RB16 F1 car
Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon spoke highly of the Red Bull RB16 after Friday practice at Silverstone, stating it was a step forward compared to Hungary. The Milton Keynes-...

31 Jul 2020 19:08
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F2: Qualifying: Drugovich beats Ilott to first F2 pole position
Felipe Drugovich has secured pole position for the Feature Race at Silverstone on Saturday, edging out championship contender Callum Ilott to the top spot. Drugovich, who ...

31 Jul 2020 18:40
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Hulkenberg has 'more time in the bag' after first day with Racing Point
Nico Hulkenberg asserts he has more time in hand to produce throughout the remainder of the British Grand Prix weekend. The German driver has been called up by Racing Point to ...

31 Jul 2020 18:11
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FP2: Stroll fastest as Albon crashes out
Lance Stroll has concluded Friday from the Silverstone Circuit on top of the time sheet, heading Red Bull's Alexander Albon by less than a tenth of a second. However, Albon...

31 Jul 2020 17:30
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F3: Qualifying: Sargeant edges Lawson for F3 pole at Silverstone
Logan Sargeant has taken his first career Formula 3 pole position, narrowly beating Red Bull junior driver Liam Lawson to the top spot. Less than half a tenth separated the pai...

31 Jul 2020 15:37
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Hamilton receives fresh MGU-K for British GP
Lewis Hamilton has received a fresh MGU-K ahead of the British Grand Prix, which was fitted to his car before the start of FP1 at Silverstone. It's the second MGU-K unit th...

31 Jul 2020 14:09
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FP1: Verstappen fastest, Vettel fails to set a lap
Max Verstappen has ended the first practice session from the British Grand Prix weekend on top of the timesheets, setting a 1:27.422. The session took place in abnormally warm ...

31 Jul 2020 13:31
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Hulkenberg makes F1 return, replaces Perez at Silverstone
Nico Hulkenberg will make his return to Formula 1 this weekend with Racing Point, standing in for the ill Sergio Perez at the British Grand Prix. On Thursday, Perez returned a ...

31 Jul 2020 11:54
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Perez mystified over how he contracted COVID-19
Sergio Perez has expressed confusion over how he tested positive for COVID-19 after following the safety protocols outlined by the FIA. The Mexican has been forced to sit out t...

31 Jul 2020 10:42
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Ferrari expecting 'difficult' British GP weekend
Both Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari are expecting to endure a tough weekend at Silverstone over the coming days. Ferrari has struggled since the start of the s...

31 Jul 2020 09:17
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Sergio Perez tests positive for coronavirus
Sergio Perez has tested positive for coronavirus and will sit out this weekend's British Grand Prix. Perez was forced to isolate after his original test ahead of the S...

30 Jul 2020 21:12
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Hamilton: I'll remain in F1 for the 'foreseeable future'
Lewis Hamilton says he has no plans to soon depart the Formula 1 grid amid rumours regarding his future in the sport. Hamilton is out of contract at the end of 2020, but is exp...

30 Jul 2020 20:12
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Perez in isolation following inconclusive COVID-19 test result
Sergio Perez has been placed into isolation after his latest coronavirus test returned an inconclusive result. Team members and all those travelling within the F1 bubble are te...

30 Jul 2020 16:05
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Norris unveils helmet designed by young fan for British GP
Lando Norris has unveiled a new helmet design that he will use for this weekend's British Grand Prix. A number of weeks ago, Norris opened a competition for fans to send in...

30 Jul 2020 15:04
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FIA to enforce track limits at Silverstone
The FIA has confirmed that it will be exercising track limits throughout the weekend at the British Grand Prix to stop drivers gaining an advantage from running off the track. ...

30 Jul 2020 13:16
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F3: Barnicoat makes single-seater return, replaces Ahmed at Carlin
Ben Barnicoat will make his debut in the FIA Formula 3 championship this weekend at Silverstone, as he steps in for compatriot Enaam Ahmed. Ahmed and his sponsors have pa...

30 Jul 2020 12:00
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Istanbul Park in talks for 2020 F1 calendar slot
The Istanbul Park in Turkey could make its return to Formula 1 this year after it revealed it is in talks to host a world championship round in 2020. Formula 1 is working...

29 Jul 2020 14:43
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Monza confirms Italian GP will take place behind closed doors
Monza has confirmed that this year's Italian Grand Prix will not have any attending fans due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. No races so far in 2020 have seen fans att...

29 Jul 2020 12:55
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FE: Mercedes to use all-black base livery in Formula E
The Mercedes Formula E team has unveiled the black livery that it will complete the season with, as the company continues to show its support for equality. Ahead of the start o...

29 Jul 2020 12:09
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F1 set to stage anti-racism protest at British GP
Formula 1 is set to organise an anti-racism protest before the start of the British Grand Prix to strengthen its push for equality. The sport has received criticism over the la...

29 Jul 2020 10:39
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F2: Sochi added to revised 2020 F2 schedule
Formula 2 has confirmed that it will race at the Sochi Autodrom in Russia later this year as it continues its season amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The junior cat...

29 Jul 2020 10:15
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Ferrari: Difficult start to 2020 F1 season ‘character building’
Ferrari's tough start to the 2020 Formula 1 season has been a character building experience for the Italian squad, according to its sporting director Laurent Mekies. ...

28 Jul 2020 15:26
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Jordan: Vettel a prize for Racing Point, but why destroy current ‘good rhythm’?
Former team owner Eddie Jordan has raised questions over why Racing Point would sign Sebastian Vettel and disrupt the current rhythm the team is going through. Vettel is out of...

28 Jul 2020 13:22
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Ferrari chairman Elkann adamant his F1 team won’t be competitive before 2022
Ferrari chairman John Elkann says he doesn't expect his team to be competitive until at least the 2022 Formula 1 season. The Scuderia outfit has endured a tough start to th...

28 Jul 2020 11:40
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McLaren reunites with Gulf in new multi-year partnership deal
McLaren has announced it has linked up once again with Gulf Oil, which will see the two collaborate over the next number of the years. The history between the two dates back to...

28 Jul 2020 10:45
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Alfa Romeo can 'score regularly' despite tough start to 2020 F1 season
Alfa Romeo can still score on a regular basis throughout the remainder of the 2020 season despite its difficult start to the 2020 campaign, believes its team principal Frederic ...

28 Jul 2020 09:19
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Hamilton denies he’s anti-vaccine following Instagram story controversy
Lewis Hamilton has denied that he is against the production and distribution of a coronavirus vaccine following criticism he received after an Instagram story post. The six-tim...

27 Jul 2020 15:50
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