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Renault issues Hulkenberg a 'thank you' message
Ahead of what is set to be his final grand prix with the Renault Formula 1 team, the Enstone squad has delivered a thank you message to Nico Hulkenberg. Hulkenberg will not rac...

01 Dec 2019 10:23
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Sette Camara 'couldn't be happier' to secure F1 super licence
Sergio Sette Camara states he "couldn't be happier" after he secured a Formula 1 super licence following his race win on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The victory meant ...

01 Dec 2019 09:33
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Alonso open to 2021 F1 return
Fernando Alonso admits that he is remaining open to the possibility of returning to Formula 1 for the 2021 season. The Spaniard left the sport at the end of the 2018 campaign f...

01 Dec 2019 09:02
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Photos: Saturday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

30 Nov 2019 20:11
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McLaren drivers play down significance of qualifying head-to head battle
Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris have both spoken out about their intra-team qualifying battle this year, which came to a conclusion on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. Norris got the...

30 Nov 2019 18:37
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Binotto: Ferrari took risks to seek an advantage
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto admits that the team took a risk in sending out its drivers late into the Q3 session in order to take advantage of the track improvement. ...

30 Nov 2019 16:31
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Leclerc vows to be aggressive at race start in Abu Dhabi
Charles Leclerc says that he will be aggressive at the start of the race in Abu Dhabi on Sunday in order to get ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen. The Monegasque is search...

30 Nov 2019 15:40
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Qualifying: Hamilton storms to pole in Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton has taken his first pole position since the German Grand Prix earlier this year in Abu Dhabi, beating his teammate Valtteri Bottas to the top spot. However, Bott...

30 Nov 2019 15:02
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Toro Rosso's name change to Alpha Tauri confirmed for 2020
Toro Rosso will be renamed to Alpha Tauri for the 2020 season, it has officially been confirmed. The FIA released a provisional entry list for the 2020 campaign which fea...

30 Nov 2019 14:45
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Hulkenberg avoids penalty for impeding Albon
Nico Hulkenberg has escaped a penalty for his final race at Renault after he impeded Alexander Albon during the third practice session in Abu Dhabi. Albon was on a hot lap when...

30 Nov 2019 13:03
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FP3: Verstappen narrowly edges Mercedes ahead of qualifying

Max Verstappen ended the final practice session of the 2019 season on top of the timesheets, beating Lewis Hamilton by less than a tenth of a second. Valtteri Bottas was also l...

30 Nov 2019 12:02
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Mercedes required to fit second new engine to Bottas' car
Valtteri Bottas has had a second power unit change in Abu Dhabi after Mercedes uncovered pneumatic leak on Friday. Ahead of the weekend, Bottas was fitted with a fourth interna...

30 Nov 2019 10:28
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Ferrari 'happy' Hamilton available for 2021 season
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto admits that he is "happy" that Lewis Hamilton is available following the end of the 2020 season. Many of the contracts that the ...

30 Nov 2019 10:05
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Nissany to take part in Abu Dhabi test with Williams
Williams has confirmed that Roy Nissany will take part in the post-season Abu Dhabi test next week. The Isreali driver will join George Russell and Nicholas Latifi, Williams...

30 Nov 2019 09:37
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Verstappen admits Mercedes will be difficult to beat in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen says Mercedes will be difficult to beat this weekend, but remains optimistic that Red Bull will showcase more speed. Valtteri Bottas topped both practice s...

29 Nov 2019 17:57
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Bottas reprimanded for Grosjean crash
The stewards have opted to hand Valtteri Bottas a reprimand for causing a collision during the second practice session in Abu Dhabi. Bottas made contact with Romain Grosjean to...

29 Nov 2019 16:49
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F2: Qualifying: Sette Camara beats Ilott in final 2019 qualifying
Sergio Sette Camara will start Saturday's Feature Race from Abu Dhabi from pole position as he edged Callum Ilott by less than a tenth of a second. The Brazilian takes his ...

29 Nov 2019 16:40
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Wolff: Bottas to blame for Grosjean collision
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the majority of the blame for the FP2 crash between Valtteri Bottas and Romain Grosjean needs to be taken by Bottas. The pair collided a...

29 Nov 2019 16:07
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FP2: Bottas fastest again but clashes with Grosjean
Valtteri Bottas has topped the final session of Friday practice in Abu Dhabi, posting a lap time that was three-tenths of a second faster than Lewis Hamilton. However, his sess...

29 Nov 2019 15:31
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Video: Watch Bottas and Grosjean collide during FP2!
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix doesn't start until Sunday - however that didn't stop Valtteri Bottas and Romain Grosjean going for a battle into Turn 11, which resulted in con...

29 Nov 2019 15:15
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F1 to release its own fragrance collection
Formula 1 has announced that it will launch its own brand of perfume, which will go on sale in March 2020. F1 has collaborated with Designer Parfums to produce to fragrance, wh...

29 Nov 2019 13:45
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Mick Schumacher: Second F2 term gives me head start on tyres before potential 2021 F1 seat
Mick Schumacher says a second season in Formula 2 was the "most intelligent" decision he could take for his 2020 campaign, as he will also gain experience with Pirelli...

29 Nov 2019 13:23
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McLaren announces enhanced partnership with BAT
McLaren has announced that British American Tobacco (BAT) will become a "principal partner" of the team in 2020. The sponsorship deal was met with some criticism...

29 Nov 2019 11:47
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FP1: Bottas 0.5s ahead, Vettel hits the wall
Valtteri Bottas has ended the opening practice session of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend on top of the timesheets, setting a 1:36.957. The session ended under a red flag as S...

29 Nov 2019 11:31
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Russell ill in Abu Dhabi, Williams assessing potential replacement
Williams is unsure if George Russell will be fit to race at this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and is believed to have Sergey Sirotkin on standby to step in if needed. Si...

29 Nov 2019 10:48
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Photos: Thursday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

28 Nov 2019 17:43
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F2: Alesi joins Markelov at HWA to complete line-up
HWA has confirmed that Giuliano Alesi will join the team for the 2020 Formula 2 season alongside Artem Markelov, who was confirmed earlier this week. Alesi debuted in the FIA F...

28 Nov 2019 12:22
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F2: Armstrong graduates to F2 with ART Grand Prix
Marcus Armstrong will make the move from Formula 3 to Formula 2 next year, joining ART Grand Prix. Armstrong becomes the first driver to be announced by the French team, and th...

28 Nov 2019 11:55
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F2: Ilott switches to Uni-Virtuosi for 2020
Callum Ilott will remain in the Formula 2 championship next year, making the move from Sauber Junior Team by Charouz to Uni-Virtuosi. Ilott originally made his debut in F2 back...

28 Nov 2019 11:30
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F2: Schumacher and Shwartzman to form Prema's 2020 line-up
Prema has confirmed that Mick Schumacher and Robert Shwartzman will race in Formula 2 next year with the team. Schumacher made his debut in the season this year, sco...

28 Nov 2019 10:53
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Who is Nicholas Latifi, 2020's only F1 rookie?
After Williams confirmed that Nicholas Latifi will race alongside George Russell in 2020, the grid for next year is now complete. Latifi will make his F1 debut in Australia nex...

28 Nov 2019 10:35
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Mercedes confirms back of the grid start for Bottas in Abu Dhabi
Valtteri Bottas will start the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the back of the grid this Sunday following a power unit change. Last time out in Brazil, Bottas retired...

28 Nov 2019 10:04
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Wolff: Mercedes has point to prove after disappointing Brazil result
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes his team has a point to prove at the season finale in Abu Dhabi following a tough outing in Brazil two weeks ago. While Lewis Hamilt...

28 Nov 2019 10:02
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Latifi confirmed at Williams for 2020
Williams has confirmed that Nicholas Latifi has joined the team as a full-time driver, replacing Robert Kubica for the 2020 season. Kubica announced earlier this year that he w...

28 Nov 2019 08:40
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F2: Calderon's future 'a little uncertain' beyond 2019 F2 season
Tatiana Calderon admits her future is "a little uncertain" following the conclusion of the 2019 Formula 2 season this weekend in Abu Dhabi. The Colombian joined the s...

28 Nov 2019 08:31
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Binotto: Second never good enough for Ferrari
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says that finishing second in the constructors' championship will never be good enough for the Scuderia team. Ferrari has endured a mo...

27 Nov 2019 14:18
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Honda commits to Red Bull and Toro Rosso for 2021
Honda has confirmed that it will continue to power Red Bull and Toro Rosso in the 2021 season. The Japanese manufacturer joined Toro Rosso in 2018 following its failed three-ye...

27 Nov 2019 10:05
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Hulkenberg 'at peace' with F1 achievements
Nico Hulkenberg denies that he feels regret over certain decisions he's made in Formula 1, and says he is "at peace" with his career. The German is set to b...

27 Nov 2019 08:12
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Racing Point still gunning for P6 in constructors' championship
Racing Point is still hoping to close off the season in sixth place despite the 16 point gap to Toro Rosso in front. At the Brazilian Grand Prix, Toro Rosso gained a number of ...

26 Nov 2019 15:44
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Frank Williams 'more supportive than ever' despite difficult 2019 season
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams says her father Frank is more supportive of his team than ever despite a "brutal" 2019 season. The Grove squad has been...

26 Nov 2019 13:08
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Verstappen: F1's future is not about just Leclerc and I
Max Verstappen says there is more high talent in Formula 1's young generation than just himself and Charles Leclerc. The two aforementioned drivers have picked up five wins...

26 Nov 2019 09:47
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Yas Marina Circuit becomes first 5G connected track in MENA region
The telecommunications company Etisalat has announced that the Yas Marina Circuit will have 5G connectivity at this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, making it the first ...

25 Nov 2019 09:42
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FE: Gunther loses podium following post-race penalty
Maximilian Gunther has been stripped of his podium result in Ad Diriyah after he received a 24-second time penalty post-race. The German, who crossed the line inside the top th...

23 Nov 2019 16:19
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IndyCar: Bourdais parts ways with Dale Coyne Racing
Sebastien Bourdais has left Dale Coyne Racing, the team has confirmed. Bourdais originally raced for the team in 2011, following his departure from Formula 1 and the Toro Rosso...

22 Nov 2019 20:20
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Rosberg: Sainz the third best driver in 2019
2016 Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg has labelled Carlos Sainz as the third-best F1 driver this season. Last time out in Brazil, Sainz secured his first-ever podium finis...

22 Nov 2019 15:30
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FE: Ad Diriyah Race 1: Bird wins as Mercedes and Porsche take debut podiums
Sam Bird has won the opening race of the 2019/20 Formula E season, battling with both Mercedes cars to take the chequered flag. The Briton started the race from fifth on the gr...

22 Nov 2019 13:52
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F2: Markelov to return to Formula 2 with HWA in 2020
Formula 2 newcomers HWA RACELAB has announced the signing of Artem Markelov for the 2020 season. HWA take over Arden's place on the grid for next season with Markelov ...

22 Nov 2019 12:25
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Kubica set for Racing Point test and reserve role
Robert Kubica is set to sign a contract to become a test and reserve driver at Racing Point, GPToday.net understands. Kubica announced earlier this year that he would be leavin...

22 Nov 2019 11:16
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FE: Qualifying: Sims beats Vandoorne to Race 1 pole
Alexander Sims has triumphed in the opening qualifying session of the year, beating Stoffel Vandoorne by almost three-tenths of a second in Super Pole in Saudi Arabia. Th...

22 Nov 2019 09:58
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Correa: My leg will likely never make a full recovery
Juan Manuel Correa says that his right leg is unlikely to ever make a full recovery following his crash at Spa-Francorchamps in August. However, the Ecuadorian racer is determi...

22 Nov 2019 08:07
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Video: Watch Red Bull perform a pit stop in zero gravity
At the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend, Red Bull managed to perform the fastest pit stop in F1 history, servicing Max Verstappen in 1.82. In a fresh challenge, the crew were made ...

21 Nov 2019 17:17
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Racing Point confirms line-up for Abu Dhabi test
Racing Point has announced its driver line-up for the post-season Abu Dhabi test next month. The two-day test will take place after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Pirelli will...

21 Nov 2019 15:44
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Overview: Penalty points collected per driver after the Brazilian Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel no longer leads the way in the penalty point chart, as he is joined at the top of the list by former teammate Daniel Ricciardo. In Brazil, Ricciardo picked up ...

21 Nov 2019 15:11
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Bottas could face Abu Dhabi GP grid drop
Valtteri Bottas could be forced to take a grid penalty for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in just over one week. Abu Dhabi hosts the final round of the season, as it has done since 2...

21 Nov 2019 13:48
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FE: Williams F1 sponsor ROKiT agrees title sponsorship deal with Venturi
Venturi has announced a three-year title sponsorship deal with ROKiT, the same telecommunications company that sponsors the Williams Formula 1 team. The deal was announced the ...

21 Nov 2019 11:49
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Ocon to take part in post-season Abu Dhabi test with Renault
Renault has confirmed that Esteban Ocon will officially join the team on December 2nd and take part in both post-season test days with the team. Ocon will replace Nico Hulkenbe...

20 Nov 2019 16:18
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F2: Renault junior Lundgaard receives Abu Dhabi Formula 2 call-up
Christian Lungaard will make his debut in the FIA Formula 2 championship next weekend in Abu Dhabi, competing with Trident. The Dane contested the full FIA Formula 3 season in ...

20 Nov 2019 15:25
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IndyCar: Rinus Veekay to race full season with Ed Carpenter Racing
Ed Carpenter Racing has announced that Rinus Veekay has signed a contract to race the entire 2020 IndyCar Series. Veekay ended the 2019 Indy Lights championship in second...

20 Nov 2019 13:28
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Brazilian Grand Prix driver ratings
Max Verstappen Despite making a big mistake in his first Q3 lap, Verstappen had enough to take pole position in Sao Paulo, and secured it with an even faster lap second time ar...

20 Nov 2019 13:17
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Video: Watch Red Bull set the new fastest ever F1 pit stop
Red Bull had further reason to celebrate in Brazil, as it not only took the race win, but performed the fastest ever pit stop in F1 history. The pit crew serviced Max Verstappe...

20 Nov 2019 11:04
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Bottas couldn't feel loss of power before retirement
Valtteri Bottas says he couldn't feel any loss of power before retiring from the Brazilian Grand on Sunday. While chasing the Red Bull of Alexander Albon, smoking sta...

20 Nov 2019 09:43
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F1 aiming to 'address community concerns' in Miami
Formula 1 says that it is looking to "address community concerns" amid local opposition to a world championship race in Miami. Carlos Gimenez, the mayor of Miam...

20 Nov 2019 08:14
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Top 10 pictures from the Brazilian GP weekend
10. Nico Hulkenberg stands at Turn 1 ahead of what could be his penultimate F1 race. 9. Alexander Albon hits the wall at t...

19 Nov 2019 16:10
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Grosjean 'very, very happy' to see Gasly's podium result
Romain Grosjean says he is "very, very happy" to see his compatriot Pierre Gasly claim his maiden podium finish on Sunday in Brazil. Gasly crossed the line in second ...

19 Nov 2019 15:17
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Mercedes didn't factor Gasly when making call for Hamilton's late pit stop
Mercedes has admitted that it never factored in Pierre Gasly when it made the decision to pit Lewis Hamilton towards the end of the Brazilian Grand Prix. Following a collision ...

19 Nov 2019 13:29
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Brawn: Vettel or Leclerc should learn from Hamilton
Formula 1's managing director Ross Brawn has suggested that Sebastian Vettel or Charles Leclerc should follow the example of Lewis Hamilton. Immediately after the race in B...

19 Nov 2019 10:55
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Pirelli confirms drivers' tyre choices for Abu Dhabi GP
Pirelli has announced the drivers' tyre choices for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in just under two weeks' time. The Yas Marina Circuit will host the final round of th...

19 Nov 2019 10:10
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Perez: Points a surprise due to lack of straight-line speed
Sergio Perez described his Brazilian Grand Prix as "disappointing", as he struggled to fight with other cars due to a lack of straight-line speed. The Mexican c...

19 Nov 2019 09:36
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Kubica 'can only apologise' after close call with Verstappen
Robert Kubica says he can only apologise after almost collecting Max Verstappen when exiting his pit box during the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen pitted from the l...

18 Nov 2019 13:51
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Photos: 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix
The 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix provided us with a thrilling race that saw Max Verstappen take the chequered flag ahead of Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz. Below, you can see all of...

18 Nov 2019 10:02
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