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Valterri Bottas: "I have no doubts in myself"
Valterri Bottas has said that he has no doubts about his racing ability and is ready to win races. In an interview with Autosport before Nico Rosberg dropped his shock retireme...

21 Dec 2016 16:04
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GP3: Charles Leclerc does testing for 2017 GP3 cars
2016 GP3 champion Charles Leclerc tested a 2017 GP3 car at the Yas Marina Circuit and also the Bahrain International Circuit following the post season testing. The aim of the t...

21 Dec 2016 15:13
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WEC: Bruno Senna joins Rebellion Racing for LMP2 switch
Bruno Senna has confirmed he will be competing with Rebellion Racing in the 2017 World Endurance Championship. Rebellion are making the switch from LMP1 to LMP2 and h...

21 Dec 2016 14:56
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Force India signs deal with Johnnie Walker
Force India have signed a multi-year contract with whiskey company Johnnie Walker. Johnnie Walker, owned by Diageo, first entered the sport in 2005, working as a part...

21 Dec 2016 14:44
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Dave Ryan defends Pascal Wehrlein
Manor Formula One team racing director Dave Ryan believes that many people have the wrong impression of Pascal Wehrlein. Wehrlein looks as though he will miss out on the opport...

21 Dec 2016 14:29
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Daniel Ricciardo rules out Mercedes link
Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed that he will be staying at Red Bull, and there is no chance of him switching to Mercedes. The Australian was one of many drivers linked with a se...

21 Dec 2016 14:23
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Ericsson: "Sauber takeover was very important"
Sauber Formula One driver Marcus Ericsson has said the investment by Longbow Finance was a crucial part of the team's season. Sauber struggled in field for the whole season...

21 Dec 2016 13:50
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Claire Williams: "This year has been a wake-up call"
Deputy team principal of Williams Claire Williams has admitted that 2016 was a wake up call for them. The team were locked in a year long battle with Force India for fourth in ...

18 Dec 2016 15:36
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Liberty Media planning budget cap
Liberty Media, the new owner of Formula One, is considering the introduction of a budget cap for the sport. Since the introduction of the hybrid engines in 2014, some teams hav...

18 Dec 2016 15:23
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Lewis Hamilton feels "disrespected" by Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has said that he feels 'disrespected' after the radio messages at Abu Dhabi. Towards the end of the Grand Prix, Hamilton intentionally backed Rosberg int...

18 Dec 2016 13:53
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Christian Horner thinks 2017 will be a development race
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes 2017 will be a development race. New regulations shift there way once again into Formula One next year, with a major aerodynam...

18 Dec 2016 13:46
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Nico Hulkenberg not ruing podiums misses
Nico Hulkenberg has said that he is not upset over the missed podium chances that have befallen his career. In comparison to his former team mate, Sergio Perez has claimed four...

18 Dec 2016 11:27
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Lewis Hamilton reveals his greatest F1 race
Lewis Hamilton has revealed what race he believes is his greatest in his career so far. The Briton made his eruptive debut back in 2007, and came extremely close to winning the...

18 Dec 2016 09:00
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Daniel Ricciardo admits potential for inter-team tension
Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that there could be some tension between himself and Max Verstappen if they are battling over wins. In what has been called by some as the be...

17 Dec 2016 15:10
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IndyCar: Scott Dixon looking at sports cars for the future
Four time Indycar champion Scott Dixon will target sports cars when he is finished racing in Indycar. Dixon made his Le Mans 24 Hours debut with Ford Chip Ganassi Racing this y...

17 Dec 2016 15:01
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What would happen if Bottas went to Mercedes?
With Mercedes openly interested in signing Valterri Bottas, what would happen if this deal was to go ahead? Here at F1Today, we look at all the likely possibilities. Felipe Mas...

17 Dec 2016 14:27
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Guenther Steiner unsure of 2017 competitiveness
Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner remains cautious on the team's prospects for 2017. The team started their maiden season in stunning fashion by claiming sixth at Aus...

17 Dec 2016 13:49
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Michael Schumacher's family announce "Keep Fighting Initiative"
The family of Michael Schumacher have announced they are launching "Keep Fighting Initiative". The idea behind it is to encourage the motive to never give u...

17 Dec 2016 13:32
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Fernando Alonso proclaims 2012 as his best season in F1
Fernando Alonso says that he considers 2012 his best ever season in Formula One. Alonso came close to winning the title that year but ultimately lost out to Sebastian Vettel in...

17 Dec 2016 12:14
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Alex Wurz: "Rosberg is a real racer and a worthy world champion."
Former Formula One driver Alex Wurz has said that Nico Rosberg is a real racer and is fully deserved of the world championship. Wurz, who is now chairman of the GPDA (Gran...

17 Dec 2016 11:35
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No Felipe Massa decision until "early 2017" - Manager
Felipe Massa's manager has spoken out about his client's future, stating that nothing will be decided until early 2017. Felipe Massa could be coming out of immediate re...

17 Dec 2016 11:25
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Daniil Kvyat feels he matched Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull
Daniil Kvyat feels that he matched Australian Daniel Ricciardo during their spell together at Red Bull. Kvyat was promoted to Red Bull for the start of the 2015 season and stay...

17 Dec 2016 11:15
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Frederic Vasseur: "Our driver line up for 2017 shows our intent"
Team principal at Renault Frederic Vasseur believes that the team's driver line up for next season shows thier intent. Nico Hulkenberg will leave Force India after thr...

17 Dec 2016 10:15
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Juan Pablo Montoya squashes sabotage rumours
Former Formula One driver Juan Pablo Montoya has squashed rumours suggesting that unreliability is linked to conspiracy. Suggestions came after the Malaysian Grand Prix t...

11 Dec 2016 14:14
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Johnny Herbert compares Max Verstappen to Michael Schumacher

Former Formula 1 driver and SkySports reporter Johnny Herbert thinks that Max Verstappen possesses many similarities to seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. "Max ...

11 Dec 2016 14:03
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Renault looking to produce best 2018 engine
Compared to 2015, Renault made a huge step forward this year in engine development. The reliability of the engines was much better and also allowed the Frenc...

11 Dec 2016 13:42
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Toto Wolff blames Schumacher, Vettel for German GP ruination
Toto Wolff has blamed Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel for the recent collapse of the German Grand Prix. The German Grand Prix has been a grey area for a number of years...

11 Dec 2016 13:35
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Claire Williams states Nico Rosberg was always "champion material"
Deputy team principal of Williams Claire Williams says that Nico Rosberg was always champion material. Rosberg raced for Williams from 2006-2010 where he claimed two podiums, b...

11 Dec 2016 13:21
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Jolyon Palmer looking for a more competitive 2017 season
Jolyon Palmer feels that he is ready to fight further up the field next season, after a disappointing year in 2016. Renault bought Lotus at the end of last season and were expe...

11 Dec 2016 12:17
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James Key wants to share data with Red Bull
Toro Rosso technical director James Key believes that they could be working close to or on par with sister team Red Bull in 2018. With the new regulations coming into play...

11 Dec 2016 11:54
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Felipe Nasr feels he's earned his place at Sauber
Felipe Nasr has stated that he feels Sauber should keep him on for a third successive season. The Brazilian's future remains in doubt, after Marcus Ericsson was confirmed a...

10 Dec 2016 17:26
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F3: Ralf Aron switches to Hitech
Formula Three race winner Ralf Aron will switch to Hitech for the 2017 season, leaving Prema Powerteam. Aron competed in his first season of the series in 2016, winnig a r...

10 Dec 2016 15:36
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GP3: Charles Leclerc: "Now I know I can handle the pressure"
GP3 champion Charles Leclerc admits that he felt a lot of pressure this year, the first time he's ever felt any in his racing career. The junior Ferrari driver was locked h...

10 Dec 2016 15:28
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IndyCar: Tony Stewart says Indy 500 entry "not as it used to be"
Tony Stewart has expressed that accessibility to compete in the famous Indy 500 race is not what it used to be. Speaking to Racer.com, the NASCAR legend says that he think...

10 Dec 2016 15:11
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Marcus Ericsson wants a "strong" team mate for 2017
Marcus Ericsson says that he backs Sauber to find a strong team mate for him next season. The Swede was confirmed to stay at the team for the third year in a row, however ...

10 Dec 2016 13:12
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Christian Horner backs Max Verstappen for 2017
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has backed Max Verstappen for further success in 2017. After being promoted to Red Bull early in the 2016 season, Verstappen went on to...

10 Dec 2016 12:44
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McLaren denies Paddy Lowe returning to Woking
McLaren has rubbished reports Mercedes' technical boss Paddy Lowe is set to leave the reigning world champions and return to Woking. As his current contract nears an end, B...

10 Dec 2016 11:34
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Force India eyeing third for 2017
Team boss at Force India Bob Fernley believes that Force India can finish third next year in the constructor standings, if they build the right car. The team pulled off their b...

10 Dec 2016 11:23
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Daniil Kvyat wants drivers to vote on the halo
Daniil Kvyat has called for a vote on the introduction of the 'halo' head protection system. The controversial device was scrapped for 2017 as the teams voted against i...

07 Dec 2016 15:50
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Toto Wolff wants midfield team for Pascal Wehrlein
Toto Wolff says it would be better if Pascal Wehrlein got another "year or two" to develop at a midfield team before stepping up at Mercedes. The German camp is curre...

07 Dec 2016 13:46
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Felipe Nasr to wait on Sauber
Felipe Nasr has indicated he has the patience to wait for clarity regarding his future in F1. Until mere days ago, the Brazilian looked set to lose his place at Sauber fo...

07 Dec 2016 13:44
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Toto Wolff not ready to move on from Abu Dhabi
Mercedes is yet to close the chapter on Lewis Hamilton's controversial driving in the closing stages of the Abu Dhabi title finale. With boss Toto Wolff said to be consider...

07 Dec 2016 13:42
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Gerhard Berger imagines Nico Rosberg will get "bored"
Former Formula One driver Gerhard Berger believes newly retired Nico Rosberg could make a comeback into the sport. Earlier this year, Austrian Berger negotiated a new two-year ...

07 Dec 2016 13:39
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Stewards look to end subjective corner cutting penalties
Formula One could end it's subjective views on corner cutting by modifying track layouts that would naturally punish a driver if he goes off-track. The issue was brou...

04 Dec 2016 17:49
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Dave Ryan: "We still have big strides to make"
Racing Director of Manor Dave Ryan says that the team needs to make big strides in 2017 if they are to move up the grid. Manor finished bottom of the points table this sea...

04 Dec 2016 16:15
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Toto Wolff not willing to chase top drivers
Toto Wolff has admitted that he is unwilling to chase after top drivers such as Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel as Mercedes search for a replacement for Nico Rosb...

04 Dec 2016 15:14
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Dr Helmut Marko: "We are convinced that we will fight for both titles in 2017"
Head of driver development at Red Bull Racing Dr Helmut Marko has said that he thinks Red Bull will challenge Mercedes for both driver and constructor titles next year. 2017 se...

04 Dec 2016 13:53
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Max Verstappen: "Winning awards is great recognition"
Max Verstappen has said that winning two awards at the FIA prize giving gala in Vienna is great recognition for him. Verstappen scooped up the Personality of the Year and Actio...

04 Dec 2016 13:37
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Lewis Hamilton: "New team-mate must be able to withstand pressure"
After four seasons having driven alongside Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton will enter next year with a new teammate. New world champion Nico Rosberg made the announcement la...

04 Dec 2016 13:22
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WEC: Porsche confirm 2017 line up
Porsche Team LMP1 have confirmed that André Lotterer, Nick Tandy and Earl Bamber will all drive for them in the 2017 World Endurance Championship. Neel Jani, Nick T...

04 Dec 2016 13:08
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Lewis Hamilton avoids penalty for defying team orders
Lewis Hamilton has avoided being sanctioned by his team after he refused to follow team orders. At last weekend's season finale at Abu Dhabi, Hamilton was told multiple tim...

04 Dec 2016 12:55
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Daniel Riccirardo: "Nico has given someone an amazing Christmas present"
Daniel Ricciardo has said that Nico Rosberg's retirement has gifted someone an unbelievable Christmas present. Rosberg announced at the FIA awards gala that he would be ret...

04 Dec 2016 09:00
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Jean Alesi surprised by "perfect" Rosberg
Former Formula One driver Jean Alesi admits that he is one of many that was shocked by Nico Rosberg's retirement. The ex-Ferrari pilot labels Rosberg as "perfect...

04 Dec 2016 08:30
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Lewis Hamilton: "I drove with more heart"
Lewis Hamilton believes he drove the 2016 with more heart compared to his team-mate, despite losing the championship. Hamilton endured an up and down season in which he had rel...

03 Dec 2016 15:19
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Niki Lauda took Rosberg's retirement "badly"
Non-executive chairman of Mercedes said that he took the news of Nico Rosberg's retirement badly and did not expect it at all. Rosberg announced on Friday that he is walkin...

03 Dec 2016 14:49
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IndyCar: Marco Andretti delighted with Takuma Sato deal
Michael Andretti is confident that the addition of Takuma Sato will be massively beneficial for both the team and Sato. Andretti Autosport announced on Friday that the former F...

03 Dec 2016 13:44
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Biggest names line up for Rosberg's seat
Multiple candidates are lining up after new world champion Nico Rosberg shocked the sporting world with the announcement of his retirement. "Not a lot surprises me, b...

03 Dec 2016 13:14
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Jenson Button: "Hamilton and Alonso the toughest"
Jenson Button has stated that his two toughest team-mates in F1 were Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. Button was paired with Hamilton from 2010-2012 and Alonso from 2015-201...

03 Dec 2016 13:05
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Nico Rosberg's career to date
Nico Rosberg announced yesterday that he is retiring from Formula One, only days after winning the championship. The news was a shock to all and here at F1Today, we look back o...

03 Dec 2016 10:56
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Daniel Ricciardo looking forward to training
Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that he is looking forward to training for the 2017 season, as it will be high intensity. Next season will see wider and faster cars introduced, w...

03 Dec 2016 10:48
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Daniel Ricciardo "raised his game" when Verstappen was promoted - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says that Daniel Ricciardo raised his game after Max Verstappen was promoted to Red Bull. Verstappen took the step up after this year's Russian Grand Prix, ...

03 Dec 2016 09:30
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Nico Rosberg recieves worldwide support
Drivers and teams from all around the world have paid their respects to the retiring Nico Rosberg. After the shock announcement came earlier today, messages flooded in from all...

02 Dec 2016 17:30
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Fourth "an amazing result" for Force India
Force India sporting director Andy Stevenson spoke about Force India securing fourth in the constructor standings. The Silverstone-based team enjoyed their most successful seas...

27 Nov 2016 17:06
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Jenson Button: "I'm the happiest man on the planet"
Despite retiring from his final Formula One race, Jenson Button says that he is the happiest man on the planet. Button clipped a kerb at turn nine on lap 12 of the Abu Dhabi Gr...

27 Nov 2016 16:49
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GP2: Pierre Gasly crowned GP2 champion
Pierre Gasly has been crowned the 2016 GP2 champion, defeating rookie Antonio Giovinazzi who went into this weekend with the points lead. Alex Lynn won the final race of the se...

27 Nov 2016 11:56
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GP3: Jake Hughes rounds off 2016 season with victory
Jake Hughes has won the final race of the 2016 GP3 championship in Abu Dhabi. Hughes started the race from second on the grid and took the lead going into turn one, pushing Kon...

27 Nov 2016 11:05
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GP2: Pierre Gasly wins to bring title fight to the wire
Pierre Gasly won the GP2 feature race at Abu Dhabi to bring the title fight to the last race of the season. Gasly led from the start but had to cut through traffic after stoppi...

26 Nov 2016 16:47
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GP3: Charles Leclerc: "It feels so good"
Charles Leclerc was crowned GP3 champion today after a long season of fighting. Despite claiming the championship, Leclerc retired from the first race this weekend after contac...

26 Nov 2016 12:49
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GP3: Charles Leclerc crowned 2016 GP3 champion
Charles Leclerc has clinched the 2016 GP3 championship after the first race of the weekend at Abu Dhabi. Leclerc took the title, despite retiring from the race after suffering ...

26 Nov 2016 10:05
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GP2: Pierre Gasly claims pole position for race one in Abu Dhabi
Pierre Gasly claimed pole position for the first GP2 race of the weekend in Abu Dhabi The Frenchman's time of one minute 47.476 seconds crucially took a vit...

25 Nov 2016 16:40
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