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Williams hasn't opened talks with Hulkenberg
Williams hasn't yet opened talks with Nico Hulkenberg over a potential 2020 drive, says deputy team principal Claire Williams. Hulkenberg will leave Renault at the end of t...

21 Sep 2019 09:28
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Teams against adding ballast to penalise drivers
Team principals have been left unimpressed by proposals to replace the current grid penalty system with ballast penalties. It has been recently suggested that adding ball...

21 Sep 2019 08:48
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F2: Correa out of induced coma, family states
The family of Juan Manuel Correa has stated that the Ecuadorian born racer is out of his induced coma and has been placed off the ECMO machine. Correa was involved in a major c...

20 Sep 2019 23:22
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Photos: Friday at the Singapore Grand Prix
The Singapore Grand Prix saw the cars hit the Marina Bay Circuit for the first time as Red Bull and Mercedes topped both sessions respectively. Take a look at all the photos fro...

20 Sep 2019 21:44
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Perez reprimanded after Magnussen contact
Serio Perez has received a reprimand after he made contact with Kevin Magnussen during second practice in Singapore. Magnussen was following Perez in the final sector as they b...

20 Sep 2019 17:24
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FP2: Hamilton on top ahead of Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton has topped the second practice session of the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, ending the session just under two-tenths ahead of Max Verstappen. Verstappen was a se...

20 Sep 2019 16:01
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F1 opens proposal to replace engine penalties with ballast
Formula 1 is exploring the possibility of adding ballast to cars instead of sending drivers to the rear of the grid for exceeding the quota for power unit components. The demot...

20 Sep 2019 13:50
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Video: Bottas crashes out of FP1 in Singapore
Valtteri Bottas' weekend didn't get off to the best of starts in Singapore, as he found himself in the barriers during the opening practice session of the weekend. ...

20 Sep 2019 12:57
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Williams: Kubica exit came out of the blue
Williams team principal Claire Williams says Robert Kubica's decision to leave the Grove squad at the end of the season came "out of the blue". Kubica announced o...

20 Sep 2019 12:33
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FE: Jakarta to feature on season six calendar
Formula E will race in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta in June of next year, as part of the sixth season of the all-electric series. The race addition is set to see a couple ...

20 Sep 2019 12:22
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FP1: Verstappen fastest in Singapore, Bottas crashes
Max Verstappen has ended the opening practice session of the Singapore Grand Prix weekend on top of the timesheets, ahead of the Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel. Despite the fact t...

20 Sep 2019 12:01
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Photos: Thursday at the Singapore Grand Prix
Before the on-track action kicks off in Singapore on Friday, drivers talked to the media and explored the circuit on Thursday. Below you can take a look at all of our photos fro...

19 Sep 2019 19:00
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F3: Leong joins Jenzer for final round at Sochi
Hon Chio 'Charles' Leong has joined the Jenzer team for the final round of the FIA Formula 3 season in Sochi next weekend. Leong's deal sees him become the sixth dr...

19 Sep 2019 18:25
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Ferrari brings new nose design to Singapore
Ferrari has unveiled a brand new nose design in Singapore ahead of this weekend's Grand Prix event. After excelling at the previous two races at Spa Monza which favour stro...

19 Sep 2019 17:57
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Hulkenberg not desperate to remain in F1 past 2019
Nico Hulkenberg says he is not desperately searching for a vacant seat in Formula 1 for 2020, assuring that any deal would need to suit him. After Renault announced that Esteba...

19 Sep 2019 17:28
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Kubica aiming to stay in F1 after Williams exit
Robert Kubica says his new goal is to remain in Formula 1 next season following the announcement that he will leave Williams. The Pole rejoined the sport as a full-time racer t...

19 Sep 2019 15:25
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Kubica confirms he will leave Williams after 2019
Robert Kubica will leave Williams at the end of the 2019 season, it has been confirmed. Kubica joined the Grove-based squad as a full-time driver this year, after spendin...

19 Sep 2019 14:34
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How to watch the Singapore GP this weekend
The Singapore Grand Prix takes place this weekend, as Mercedes look to get back on top after seeing Ferrari win two races on the bounce. For viewers in the UK and Ireland...

19 Sep 2019 12:42
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F2: Isaakyan joins Sauber Junior Team for Sochi and Abu Dhabi
Matevos Isaakyan will complete Sauber Junior Team by Charouz's driver line-up for the final two rounds of the season, it has been confirmed. Isaakyan is stepping in for Jua...

19 Sep 2019 11:09
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What seats are still open for 2020?
Following the confirmation that Romain Grosjean has been retained by Haas for the 2020 season, the grid for next year is starting to fill up. The driver that is now looking mor...

19 Sep 2019 10:37
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Haas retains Grosjean alongside Magnussen for 2020 season
The Haas Formula 1 team has confirmed that it has retained Romain Grosjean for the 2020 season alongside Kevin Magnussen. Grosjean joined Haas in 2016, when the team ente...

19 Sep 2019 09:02
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Press conference schedule for 2019 Singapore Grand Prix
The FIA has confirmed the drivers and team members that will take part in the press conferences for the 2019 Singapore Grand Prix. On Thursday, one day before the action kicks ...

18 Sep 2019 14:49
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FE: Muller completes Dragon 2019/20 line-up
GEOX Dragon has confirmed that Nico Muller has joined the team for the sixth season of Formula E. Muller will race alongside ex-Formula 1 driver Brendon Hartley, who was confir...

18 Sep 2019 11:01
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Third DRS zone added to Singapore circuit
A third DRS zone has been added to the Marina Bay Circuit in Singapore ahead of this weekend's Grand Prix event. The zone has been added in an attempt to boost overtaking o...

18 Sep 2019 10:24
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Grosjean: Vegan diet 'negative' for endurance athletes
Haas driver Romain Grosjean says a vegan diet has a negative effect on endurance athletes. Lewis Hamilton has been open in recent years talking about his veganism, a...

18 Sep 2019 10:04
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F2: Correa's lungs recovery gradual, remains on ECMO machine
A new statement regarding the condition of Juan Manuel Correa has been issued, expressing that his lungs have gradually improved. However, Correa remains on an Extracorporeal M...

17 Sep 2019 22:07
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FE: Antonio Felix da Costa joins Vergne at Techeetah
DS Techeetah has confirmed its line-up for the 2019/20 Formula E season, placing Antonio Felix da Costa alongside reigning series champion Jean-Eric Vergne. Da Costa, who ...

17 Sep 2019 15:15
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Racing Point hoping for performance step with Singapore upgrades
Racing Point is expecting another boost in performance this weekend in Singapore as it confirms new upgrades to enhance its aerodynamic performance. The 2019 campaign has...

17 Sep 2019 13:59
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F3: Formula 3 reveals 2020 race schedule
The FIA Formula 3 championship will have nine rounds in 2020, after the provisional calendar was published on Tuesday. Like Formula 2, the F3 series will race at Zandvoort, whi...

17 Sep 2019 12:28
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F2: 2020 Formula 2 calendar revealed, Zandvoort listed
The 2020 Formula 2 calendar has been revealed, with the series set to race at 12 locations next year, including Zandvoort. Zandvoort secured its place on the Formula 1 ca...

17 Sep 2019 12:18
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Channel 4 announces new multi-year deal to show highlights, live British GP
British television outlet Channel 4 has signed a multi-year agreement with Sky to keep Formula 1 on free-to-air television. Channel 4 will continue to show highlights of every ...

17 Sep 2019 11:52
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Pirelli confirms drivers' tyre choices for Russian GP
Pirelli has confirmed the tyres it will bring to the Singapore Grand Prix later this month. The Italian marque is bringing the middle allocation of tyres for the weekend, which...

17 Sep 2019 11:05
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Verstappen expects Singapore to be a 'good' Red Bull track
Max Verstappen is expecting the Marina Bay Circuit, which hosts the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend, to be a strong circuit for Red Bull. The energy drink squad has two wins ...

17 Sep 2019 09:14
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Vettel: F1 must keep historic races like Germany
Sebastian Vettel has called on Formula 1 to realise it can't lose historic races such as Germany going forward. The home race for the Ferrari driver will not feature in 202...

16 Sep 2019 17:44
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Hamilton prefers 'chasing' over race domination
Lewis Hamilton says he enjoys the thrill of a close fight rather than dominating races from start to finish. Last time out at the Italian Grand Prix, the five-time world champi...

16 Sep 2019 15:31
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F3: Peroni was knocked out in horror F3 crash
Alex Peroni says he doesn't remember his massive Formula 3 crash at Monza over a week ago after he was knocked out in the accident. Peroni walked away from the crash and re...

16 Sep 2019 14:07
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FE: Jamie Reigle appointed new Formula E CEO
Jamie Reigle has been selected as the new Chief Executive Officer of Formula E, taking the place of Alejandro Agag who moves to the role of Chairman. Reigle's previous...

16 Sep 2019 12:24
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Pirelli satisfied after collecting 'preliminary data' on 18-inch tyres
Pirelli says that it is happy with the "preliminary data' it collected on its 18-inch tyres at a two-day test at the Circuit Paul Ricard. Sergey Sirotkin got behind t...

16 Sep 2019 11:50
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Haas to use revised black and gold livery for remainder of 2019
The Haas Formula 1 team will continue to use the black and gold livery it adopted this season, despite parting ways with title sponsor Rich Energy. Rich Energy has been i...

16 Sep 2019 10:05
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IndyCar: Rossi: Title contenders must be 'inch perfect' in Laguna Seca qualifying
2019 NTT IndyCar championship hopeful Alexander Rossi says an inch perfect performance in qualifying at Laguna Seca will be key in the battle for the title. The California circ...

16 Sep 2019 09:43
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Albon wary of 'less margin for error' at Singapore
Alex Albon says he is looking forward to his first-ever Singapore Grand Prix to "see what it’s all about". The race around the Marina Bay Circuit is known to be...

16 Sep 2019 09:10
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Raikkonen: Race in Finland possible with financial backing
Kimi Raikkonen believes that a Formula 1 Grand Prix event in Finland in the coming years is possible if a venue can secure financial backing. The Kymiring was recently finished...

15 Sep 2019 10:02
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Alonso rolls Toyota Hilux at rally debut
Fernando Alonso failed to classify in the final results of the Lichtenberg 400 after he rolled his Toyota Hilux on his rally debut in South Africa. Alonso and co-driver M...

14 Sep 2019 18:06
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F2: Parents of Correa provide update on health condition
Juan Manuel Correa's parents have issued an update on the condition of their son following his horrific crash with Anthoine Hubert at Spa-Francorchamps. Correa was tra...

14 Sep 2019 16:02
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Sainz: Seidl a 'big step forward' for McLaren
Carlos Sainz believes the arrival of Andreas Seidl at McLaren has been a big step forward for the team in 2019. Seidl started working at the Woking outfit earlier this year as ...

14 Sep 2019 15:15
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Vettel hopeful Hulkenberg will find 2020 F1 seat
Sebastian Vettel is hopeful that his compatriot Nico Hulkenberg will find a race seat in Formula 1 for the 2020 season. Hulkenberg lost his drive at Renault after the Enstone s...

14 Sep 2019 11:10
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Steiner warns against harming F1's DNA with standard parts
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Formula 1 risks losing its DNA by introducing standardised parts in 2021. As part of plans to reduce cost and bring the competitio...

13 Sep 2019 17:44
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Norris denies young drivers are naive about danger
Lando Norris insists that young drivers are not blind to the dangers in motorsport, responding to comments made by Jacques Villeneuve regarding the safety of simulators. Follow...

13 Sep 2019 16:27
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F1 could host two or three qualifying races in 2020
Formula 1 could switch up its qualifying format at a handful of races next season to experiment with new ideas, GPToday.net understands. Qualifying races are being e...

13 Sep 2019 14:56
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Bottas 'performs better' when his future is secured
Valtteri Bottas believes he is able to perform at a higher level when he doesn't have to worry about his future in Formula 1. Prior to the Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes anno...

13 Sep 2019 13:10
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Williams extends engine deal with Mercedes
Williams has confirmed that it has signed a new contract with Mercedes, and will continue to use its power units until the end of the 2025 season. Williams switched to Mercedes...

13 Sep 2019 12:01
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Watching Verstappen, Leclerc success from sidelines 'mentally tough' - Ocon
Esteban Ocon admits it has been tough both mentally and emotionally watching Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc find success in 2019 while he has watched from the sidelines. Th...

13 Sep 2019 11:12
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Mercedes originally considered Heidfeld, di Resta over Hamilton for 2013 seat
Mercedes was originally not in favour of bringing onboard Lewis Hamilton for the 2013 season, former Mercedes CEO Nick Fry has revealed. In his upcoming book, 'Surviv...

13 Sep 2019 09:53
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Albon: Important to understand each team's vocabulary
Alexander Albon says every team has a different vocabulary, as he adapts to life at Red Bull following his promotion. The Thai-British driver has two races with Red Bull under ...

13 Sep 2019 09:09
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Sirotkin ends opening day of 18-inch tyre testing at Paul Ricard
Sergey Sirotkin has concluded the opening day of testing on Pirelli's 18-inch tyres that will be used in 2021. Sirotkin drove a modified Renault R.S 18 at the Circuit Paul ...

12 Sep 2019 18:49
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Frank Williams' presence a boost for the team at GP weekends - Williams
Claire Williams says that having Frank Williams present at the British and Belgian Grands Prix was a boost for the team amid a difficult season. The Grove-based squad has ...

12 Sep 2019 16:38
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Kvyat 'can't get greedy' over potential Red Bull return
Daniil Kvyat insists he can't become greedy when it comes to his whereabouts in 2019, as he pulls himself into contention for a seat at Red Bull. During the summer break, R...

12 Sep 2019 15:53
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McLaren keen to avoid compromising 2020 car amid fight for fourth
McLaren is hopeful that it will produce a strong 2020 car while also staying at the head of the midfield group at the end of the current season, according to team principal Andr...

12 Sep 2019 14:40
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Hulkenberg: Something had to give at Renault
Nico Hulkenberg believes that something had to change at Renault amid a difficult 2019 season for the Enstone squad. Prior to the Belgian Grand Prix last month, Renault announc...

12 Sep 2019 13:10
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Video: Pirelli begins testing of 18-inch tyres
Pirelli has provided a glimpse of what the new 18-inch tyres will look like when they become mandatory on Formula 1 cars in 2021. Testing of the new design began at the Circuit...

12 Sep 2019 10:47
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F3: Peroni discharged from hospital after horror crash
Alex Peroni has been discharged from hospital after a horrific crash in the Italian Formula 3 round left him with a concussion and fractured vertebrae. Peroni's car hit a k...

12 Sep 2019 10:35
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FE: De Vries: Formula E the best step for my career
Nyck de Vries believes that racing in the upcoming season of the FIA Formula E championship is the best move for his career. Mercedes confirmed on Wednesday that the Dutchman w...

12 Sep 2019 10:22
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Alesi: Leclerc, not Verstappen, is self-critical
Former Grand Prix driver Jean Alesi has highlighted the main differences between Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, insisting the former is self-critical. Leclerc won th...

12 Sep 2019 09:13
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Norris: Number of lost 2019 points for McLaren a 'disappointing' figure
McLaren has missed out on a "disappointing" number of strong points finishes this year due to car problems, says Lando Norris. McLaren currently sits fourth in ...

11 Sep 2019 18:19
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FE: Mercedes launches car, announces driver line-up
The Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team has launched the car that it will compete with in the 2019/20 FE season, its first in the all-electric series. The German manufacturer has a...

11 Sep 2019 16:30
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Hamilton was using 'maximum' engine modes in Leclerc battle
Lewis Hamilton had the maximum performance engine modes available to him when battling Charles Leclerc during the Italian Grand Prix, but they weren't enough to trump Ferrar...

11 Sep 2019 13:52
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F2: Tsunoda set for Formula 2 promotion in 2020
Red Bull junior driver Yuki Tsunoda is set to be promoted to the FIA Formula 2 championship next season, according to the team's advisor Dr Helmut Marko. Tsunoda, who ...

11 Sep 2019 12:31
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Binotto: Fitting Leclerc with hard tyres was a 'brave' decision
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has hailed the team's "brave" decision to fit Charles Leclerc with the hard compound at his one and only pit stop during the ...

11 Sep 2019 11:55
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Italian Grand Prix driver ratings
Charles Leclerc It was a dream come through for Leclerc on Sunday, who found himself winning Ferrari's home race, and taking his second. The 21-year-old is starting to shin...

11 Sep 2019 11:11
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Imola, Mugello eyeing up Grand Prix bids
The circuits of Imola and Mugello are eyeing up potential bids to join the Formula 1 calendar in the coming years. Imola last hosted an F1 race in 2006, while Mugello has never...

11 Sep 2019 10:01
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