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F2: Deletraz, Piquet sign with Charouz for 2020
Charouz Racing System has confirmed that Louis Deletraz and Pedro Piquet will form its driver line-up for the 2020 Formula 2 season. 2020 will mark Deletraz's fourth campai...

18 Dec 2019 14:11
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GPToday.net's 2019 F1 driver rankings - #6 - Valtteri Bottas
After a disappointing 2018 campaign that saw him emerge from the season without a single race win, Valtteri Bottas was out with a point to prove in 2019 to boost his reputation....

18 Dec 2019 13:30
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Red Bull stint almost cost me my career - Gasly
Pierre Gasly believes the six months that he spent at Red Bull almost cost him his career. The Frenchman replaced Daniel Ricciardo at the energy drink after for 2019 spen...

18 Dec 2019 11:24
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Wolff: Running Mercedes is less fun without Lauda
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists he is still motivated to continue in Formula 1, but admits running the Silver Arrows without Niki Lauda is less fun. Lauda passed awa...

18 Dec 2019 08:14
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Valentino Rossi targeting car races after MotoGP career
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi admits that he would like to take part in a handful of car races every year after he finishes his biking career. The Italian recently took part in...

17 Dec 2019 15:12
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F3: Sargeant joins title defenders Prema for 2020 season
Prema has confirmed the signing of Logan Sargeant for the 2020 FIA Formula 3 season. Sargeant made his debut in the Formula 1 support category in 2019, racing for Carlin ...

17 Dec 2019 14:10
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Ex-Red Bull junior Ticktum signs as a Williams development driver
Williams has announced that it has signed Dan Ticktum as a development driver for the 2020 season. Ticktum was previously part of the Red Bull junior programme for a handful of...

17 Dec 2019 11:34
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Honda finding it harder to uncover big gains
Honda's technical director Toyoharu Tanabe admits that finding big gains on its power unit is becoming harder to do. In 2019, the Japanese manufacturer scored ten podi...

17 Dec 2019 08:13
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F1 drivers pick their top ten drivers of 2019
The 2019 Formula 1 drivers have elected their top ten drivers of the 2019 season, with Lewis Hamilton coming out on top. Last week, the top ten list of drivers selected by the ...

16 Dec 2019 17:44
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GPToday.net's 2019 F1 driver rankings - #8 - Sergio Perez
The 2019 season was always going to be a strange one for Perez, due to a combining number of factors. Firstly, it was the maiden year of the team officially known as Racing Poi...

16 Dec 2019 13:30
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Vettel admits experiment with vegan diet
Sebastian Vettel has confirmed that he experimented with a vegan diet for six weeks as an exercise to change up his eating routine. Vettel's colleague Lewis Hamilton has re...

16 Dec 2019 11:47
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Norris: Downforce one of the biggest gains McLaren made in 2019
McLaren driver Lando Norris has admitted that downforce was one of the team's weaknesses in 2019, but one that the team were able to improve on throughout the year. No...

14 Dec 2019 18:56
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GPToday.net's 2019 F1 driver rankings - #10 - George Russell
Having impressed many with his consistent performances in GP3 and Formula 2, there were high expectations for George Russell heading into his rookie year in Formula 1. The Brit...

14 Dec 2019 12:30
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Aston Martin confirms investor talks amid Racing Point links
Aston Martin has confirmed that it has held talks with potential investors amid reports that Lawrence Stroll is interested in the British manufacture. GPToday.net reveale...

13 Dec 2019 18:47
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Team principals choose their top ten drivers of the 2019 season
The 2019 Formula 1 team bosses were asked to rank their top ten drivers of the 2019 season, with Lewis Hamilton emerging as the top pick. Nine team participated in the voting, ...

13 Dec 2019 14:16
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WEC: Monza, Kyalami join schedule on provisional 2020/21 calendar
The provisional calendar for the 2020/21 World Endurance Championship has been released, with rounds featuring at Monza and Kyalami. It will mark the WEC's first-ever ventu...

13 Dec 2019 10:04
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Hamilton and Rossi's ride swap in pictures

13 Dec 2019 08:19
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Verstappen: No intentions to leave Red Bull

Max Verstappen says he has no intentions of leaving Red Bull soon, amid rumours that he could be in line for a seat at Mercedes in the future. Verstappen joined the energy drin...

12 Dec 2019 17:04
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Video: Hamilton and Rossi swap rides
Lewis Hamilton and Valentino Rossi got the opportunity to swap rides on Wednesday. Take a look at what they got up to below. ...

12 Dec 2019 15:45
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GPToday.net's 2019 F1 driver rankings - #12 - Nico Hulkenberg
Heading into the 2019 season, a mighty challenge awaited Hulkenberg, as he was greeted by arguably his toughest teammate yet – Daniel Ricciardo. Many were fascinated by h...

12 Dec 2019 13:30
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Ferrari announces launch date of 2020 car
Ferrari has announced that it will launch its 2020 car on Tuesday, February 11th next year. The Scuderia outfit is the first team to announce the launch date for their ne...

12 Dec 2019 12:19
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Sirotkin: Williams must focus on 2021 regulations
Former Williams grand prix driver Sergey Sirotkin believes that Williams must primarily focus on the 2021 regulations if it wishes to turn around its form. The Grove squad...

12 Dec 2019 11:44
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SF: Haas F1 test driver Pietro Fittipaldi to compete in 2020 Super Formula season
Haas' Formula 1 test and development driver Pietro Fittipaldi will contest the 2020 Super Formula season, competing with the B-MAX Racing with Motopark team. The Brazi...

12 Dec 2019 10:10
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Video: Watch F1's 2019 rookies argue their case for rookie of the year
Alexander Albon won the rookie of the year award at the FIA prize-giving gala last week - who do the three rookies themselves think deserves the crown? Take a look at the h...

12 Dec 2019 09:19
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F2: Formula 2 introduces the Anthoine Hubert Award for rookie of the season
Formula 2 has announced the introduction of the Anthoine Hubert Award, which will be given to the rookie of the season in the F2 category each year. The first recipient of the ...

11 Dec 2019 23:15
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Extra corner added to Vietnam circuit ahead of 2020 grand prix
An updated layout of the Hanoi Street Circuit has been revealed, as Vietnam prepares for its first race in Formula 1 next year. Vietnam is the newest country to feature on the ...

11 Dec 2019 14:16
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Formula 2 not an option for Fittipaldi in 2020
Pietro Fittipaldi insists that Formula 2 is not an option for him in 2020 as he ponders his plans for the new season. Fittipaldi is hoping to continue his role with the Haas F1...

11 Dec 2019 09:55
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Zandvoort pit exit to skip Turn 1 for 2020 F1 return
The renovations at the Circuit Zandvoort are still in full swing and one of the most striking changes is the exit of the pit lane. Circuit Zandvoort is going through a maj...

11 Dec 2019 08:13
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Pirelli announces tyre compounds for first four races of 2020
Pirelli has announced the tyre compounds that it will bring to the opening four Grands Prix of 2020, which includes the first-ever Vietnam Grand Prix All four races will see th...

10 Dec 2019 17:59
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Teams unanimously reject 2020 Pirelli tyres
Formula 1 will continue to use 2019 Pirelli tyres in 2020 following unanimous agreement between all ten F1 teams. The prototype tyres were tested towards the end of the 20...

10 Dec 2019 14:15
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GPToday.net's 2019 F1 driver rankings - #14 - Kimi Raikkonen
When Kimi Raikkonen announced that he would remain in Formula 1 with Sauber (yet to be renamed to Alfa Romeo at the time), it caught quite a few people by surprise. The veteran...

10 Dec 2019 13:30
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Russian GP confident it will not be impacted by WADA ban
Officials of the Russian Grand Prix are confident that its event will not come under threat amid the country's ban from all major sporting events for the next four year...

10 Dec 2019 10:33
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IndyCar: Daly completes Ed Carpenter Racing's 2020 line-up
Ed Carpenter Racing has announced that Conor Daly will occupy the #20 car for the 2020 season, racing at the road and street courses. Daly will also take part in the Indianapol...

09 Dec 2019 16:31
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Russell completes 18-inch tyre testing in Abu Dhabi for Pirelli
George Russell brought the first of two days of 18-inch Formula 1 tyre testing to a close in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The 18-inch compounds will be used in the sport from 2021...

08 Dec 2019 15:55
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W Series announces multi-year sponsorship with Williams F1 partner ROKiT
W Series has announced that it has formed a partnership with the title sponsor of the Williams Formula 1 team ROKiT. ROKiT became a partner of the Williams team ahead of the 20...

08 Dec 2019 13:35
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GPToday.net's 2019 F1 driver rankings - #16 - Lance Stroll
After a difficult 2018 campaign at Williams, Stroll’s transfer to Racing Point came as a boost to the young Canadian, who was looking to stamp down his position of being w...

08 Dec 2019 11:30
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Video: Watch Bottas drive a rally car at Circuit Paul Ricard
Watch Valtteri Bottas tackle a Citroen DS3 WRC at Paul Ricard on Saturday, as he ended the first day of the Rallycircuit Côte d'Azur 2019 on top of the times...

08 Dec 2019 10:03
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Albon crowned Rookie of the Year at FIA gala
Alexander Albon has been named as the FIA's Rookie of the Year at the prize-giving gala in Paris on Friday. Albon completed his maiden season in Formula 1 in 2019, racing f...

07 Dec 2019 12:21
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Webber: Vettel is not a great listener
Former grand prix driver Mark Webber says a big weakness of Sebastian Vettel is that he is not a great listener. Webber partnered Vettel at Red Bull for five years before...

06 Dec 2019 17:14
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Renault announces departure of technical director Chester
Renault has announced that its technical director Nick Chester has left the team following the conclusion of the 2019 season. The change comes as part of a "major restruct...

06 Dec 2019 14:36
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GPToday.net's 2019 F1 driver rankings - #18 - Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly’s 2019 season can be described simply as a rollercoaster, as he was shifted through the Red Bull hierarchy on the Formula 1 grid. Ahead of the season, Gasly ...

06 Dec 2019 13:30
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Hanoi Circuit set to be completed by 'early January'
The Hanoi Circuit that will host the first-ever Vietnam Grand Prix in 2020 is set to be completed by early January of next year. Work is being undertaken in the city to prepare...

06 Dec 2019 11:55
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DTM: Kubica to drive for BMW at DTM rookie test
Robert Kubica will get behind the wheel of a BMW DTM car at the upcoming rookie test in Jerez. As reported by GPToday.net last month, BMW showed inter...

05 Dec 2019 17:19
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Gazprom could become primary sponsor of Renault or Alpha Tauri
Gazprom appears to be planning to enter Formula 1 as a title sponsor. Sources reported to GPToday.net that the Russian state oil and gas company is in talks with Toro Rosso (who...

05 Dec 2019 12:52
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Abu Dhabi DRS glitch cost Bottas potential podium - Wolff
The drag reduction system glitch that was disabled for the opening sequence of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last weekend cost Valtteri Bottas a potential podium finish, says Mercede...

05 Dec 2019 11:07
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Horner: 2019 was 'beyond Red Bull's expectations'
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the 2019 Formula 1 season exceeded the energy drink squad's expectations. The team picked up three race wins and six...

05 Dec 2019 08:21
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F1 reverts to traditional chequered flag to signal race conclusion
Formula 1 will revert to using the traditional chequered flag to signal the end of a grand prix rather than an electronic board in 2020. A light panel board has been used in 20...

05 Dec 2019 01:42
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Russell leads final day of Abu Dhabi testing
George Russell ended the second and final day of post-season testing in Abu Dhabi on top of the timesheets, posting a 1:37.204. The Briton was behind the wheel of the Mercedes ...

04 Dec 2019 15:25
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Leclerc didn't expect to outscore Vettel in maiden Ferrari year
Charles Leclerc admits he wasn't expecting to beat Sebastian Vettel over the course of the 2019 season, which was his first with Ferrari. Leclerc joined Ferrari ahead of th...

04 Dec 2019 15:02
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F2: Ticktum and Gelael form DAMS' 2020 F2 line-up
DAMS has announced its 2020 Formula 2 line-up, confirming Dan Ticktum and Sean Gelael as its two drivers. Nicholas Latifi parted ways with the French squad at the end of the 20...

04 Dec 2019 13:35
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GPToday.net's 2019 F1 driver rankings - #20 - Robert Kubica
Robert Kubica’s comeback journey absolutely ranks in one of the best stories that Formula 1 has produced over its stretch of almost 70 years. It is unfortunate that...

04 Dec 2019 13:30
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Nissany: I spent four laps getting comfortable inside the Williams FW42
Roy Nissany claims it took him just four laps to get comfortable in the Williams FW42 car in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The Isreali driver drove the car for the first time during th...

04 Dec 2019 08:09
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Video: Watch Vettel and Perez clash during post-season testing!
Sebastian Vettel and Sergio Perez didn't endure the smoothest day in Abu Dhabi for the first day of post-season testing, as they came together at Turn 11! Take a look at the...

03 Dec 2019 17:00
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Bottas tops opening day of Abu Dhabi testing, Ocon makes Renault debut
Valtteri Bottas has ended the opening day of post-season testing in Abu Dhabi on top of the timesheets, completing 138 laps for Mercedes. Bottas posted a 1:37.124, which put hi...

03 Dec 2019 15:45
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Top 10 pictures from the Abu Dhabi GP weekend
10. Gasly, Perez and Stroll clash at the opening corner of the race. 9. Lewis Hamilton sporting the number 1 on his car on Friday...

03 Dec 2019 14:22
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FE: Formula E secures world championship status from 2020/21
The ABB Formula E world championship will be officially recognised as an FIA world championship series from the 2020/21 season. It will be the seventh campaign of the all-elect...

03 Dec 2019 12:30
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Photos: Renovations at Circuit Zandvoort

03 Dec 2019 12:12
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Brawn: Verstappen now ready to challenge Hamilton
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn believes that Max Verstappen is in his "most clinical form" to date and is now ready to challenge Lewis Hamilton. At the Abu Dh...

03 Dec 2019 10:18
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Zandvoort expects to re-open in Februrary
The Circuit Zandvoort is set to open once again in February next year following months of renovations. The track has been going under major work in preparation for the 2020 Dut...

03 Dec 2019 08:13
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Verstappen: Red Bull facing challenges in closing down Mercedes
Max Verstappen admits that Red Bull is facing a tough challenge throughout the winter break in order to find pace that will see it match Mercedes in 2019. The last handful of s...

02 Dec 2019 17:44
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WEC: COTA replaces Interlagos on 2019/20 schedule
The World Endurance Championship will not race at the Interlagos Circuit next year, it has been confirmed. Interlagos failed to meet contractual obligations, meaning the F...

02 Dec 2019 16:17
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Gelael handed half a day of Abu Dhabi testing with Toro Rosso
Sean Gelael will take part in half a day of post-season testing in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, driving the Toro Rosso STR14. The Indonesian driver has five FP1 sessions under his bel...

02 Dec 2019 14:08
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix driver ratings
Lewis Hamilton Hamilton ended the year in the perfect way with pole, the fastest lap and the race win. The Brit edged teammate Valtteri Bottas in qualifying and did not pu...

02 Dec 2019 13:42
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Photos: 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

02 Dec 2019 11:23
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Leclerc keeps podium finish after fuel investigation
Charles Leclerc has kept his podium finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, while Ferrari has been fined €50,000 following a stewards investigation relating to fuel declaration...

01 Dec 2019 19:14
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Hulkenberg 'relieved' his 'tense and strange' 2019 season is over
Nico Hulkenberg admits that he's 'relieved' that his season is over following months of inquiries about his future. The German will not race on the Formula 1 grid n...

01 Dec 2019 17:51
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Vettel affirms he 'must do better' in 2020
Sebastian Vettel states that he is aware that he "must" perform stronger in 2020 in order to mount a consistent challenge at the front of the field. The 2019 campaign...

01 Dec 2019 16:38
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Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton dominates to take victory at season finale
Lewis Hamilton has won the final race of the 2019 season in Abu Dhabi, dominating the 55 laps to take his 11th race win of the year. Hamilton crossed the line over 16 seco...

01 Dec 2019 15:48
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Starting grid for the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

01 Dec 2019 13:12
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Kubica: 2019 gave me belief I can race at a high level
Robert Kubica says the last 12 months have injected him with belief that he can still race at a high level, despite the difficult 2019 campaign he has endured. The Pole returne...

01 Dec 2019 11:52
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