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Vettel not expecting any 'bulls**t' from Leclerc at Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel says that he is expecting to have another smooth partnership at Ferrari when Charles Leclerc joins for the 2019 season. The Monegasque driver will replace ...

04 Dec 2018 16:17
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Gasly vows to give Verstappen his 'hardest time'

Pierre Gasly says that he will try to give his new teammate Max Verstappen "the hardest time" he can at Red Bull next year. The Frenchman will race at the energy drink...

04 Dec 2018 15:08
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IndyCar: McLaren to use Chevrolet power at 2019 Indy 500
McLaren has confirmed that it will use Chevrolet power at the 2019 Indianapolis 500. The Woking outfit announced last month that it would be returning to the Brickyard for the 1...

04 Dec 2018 13:07
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Silverstone won't pay 'any price' to keep British GP
Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle says that the venue would prefer to have Formula 1 on its roster going forward, but insists that it can survive without it. He ...

04 Dec 2018 10:51
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Riccairdo: Someone said no to Ferrari deal
Daniel Ricciardo says that someone "said no" to a potential Ferrari deal for 2019, and claims that he knows who it might be. The Australian was linked in the early sta...

04 Dec 2018 10:09
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Hamilton predicts Vettel will be his closest 2019 rival
Lewis Hamilton believes that Sebastian Vettel will once again pose the highest threat in the 2019 season. The pair have gone head-to-head for the last two years for the world ch...

04 Dec 2018 09:05
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Racing Point to have new name for 2019 season
Otmar Szafnauer has confirmed that Racing Point's current name is only a placeholder, and it will change for the 2019 season. Last weekend, the FIA released an entry li...

03 Dec 2018 16:59
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Latifi joins Williams as reserve driver
Williams has announced that Nicholas Latifi has joined as its reserve driver for the 2019 Formula 1 season. The Canadian driver worked as Force India/Racing Point's reserve ...

03 Dec 2018 15:35
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Sirotkin: Second F1 season 'look quite obvious'
Sergey Sirotkin believes that it "looked quite obvious" that he would be competing in his second Formula 1 season before Williams announced that Robert Kubica would be...

03 Dec 2018 13:19
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Norris has learned 'a lot' from Alonso
Lando Norris says that he has learned a lot from watching Fernando Alonso over the past couple of years. Norris joined the McLaren junior programme in 2017 and will make his Gra...

03 Dec 2018 12:34
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Gasly unsure if 2018 reflected Toro Rosso's potential
Pierre Gasly admits that he isn't sure if Toro Rosso's final finishing position of ninth in the constructor's standings reflects on its overall potential for the sea...

03 Dec 2018 11:16
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Ericcson: Sauber was in survival mode for two-and-a-half years
Out-going Sauber racer Marcus Ericsson says that the team was in survival mode for two-and-a-half years, struggling to stay afloat in Formula 1 for most of his stint with the te...

03 Dec 2018 10:16
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How the 2019 grid will line-up
The 2019 grid has finally been completed after Lance Stroll was officially announced at Racing Point. Although there was never any doubt over the deal, the confirmation mea...

01 Dec 2018 17:07
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Perez admits Ocon relationship was 'never great'
Sergio Perez says that his relationship with Esteban Ocon was "never great" throughout their two years together at Force India. Ocon joined the Silverstone outfit in 2...

01 Dec 2018 16:08
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Ricciardo waves goodbye to Red Bull at final factory visit
Daniel Ricciardo has bid farewell to the Red Bull team at his final visit to its factory in Milton Keynes. Ricciardo leaves the energy drink squad after joining the senior team ...

01 Dec 2018 15:10
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Kubica's willingness for reserve role was key to full-time seat
Williams' deputy team principal Claire Williams says that Robert Kubica's decision to settle for a reserve role in 2018 was the key factor in deciding to promote him to ...

01 Dec 2018 12:47
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Verstappen could work with race stewards as part of 'public service'
FIA president Jean Todt says that Max Verstappen's public service work could involve working with race stewards. Verstappen was ordered to do two days of work following...

01 Dec 2018 12:04
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'Force India' name dropped from 2019 entry list
'Force India' does not appear on the FIA official Formula 1 entry list for 2019, with the Silverstone team being referred to as 'Racing Point'. The team was...

01 Dec 2018 10:31
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Force India officially confirm Stroll for 2019
Force India has officially announced that Lance Stroll will join the team for the 2019 season alongside Sergio Perez. The Canadian has long been linked with the Silverstone squa...

30 Nov 2018 15:02
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Brawn believes Leclerc's arrival will boost Ferrari
Formula 1's sporting boss Ross Brawn says that Ferrari will receive a boost from Charles Leclerc's arrival for the 2019 season. He added that his teammate, Sebastian Vet...

30 Nov 2018 14:47
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Norris keen on Alonso's input at McLaren in 2019
Lando Norris says that Fernando Alonso's input and feedback at McLaren in 2019 would be very valuable for the Woking squad. Alonso has left the team as a racing driver,...

30 Nov 2018 11:57
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Albon almost quit racing after Red Bull axe
Toro Rosso's 2019 driver Alexander Albon has revealed that he almost hung up his helmet after losing support from Red Bull in 2012. The Thai-British driver was part of the p...

30 Nov 2018 11:13
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Toro Rosso send a 'thank you' message to Hartley
Toro Rosso has offered a 'thank you' message to Brendon Hartley following confirmation that he will not be returning to race with it in 2019. The Red Bull junior squad c...

30 Nov 2018 10:57
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Ocon eyeing tests with Force India, Williams
Esteban Ocon is hoping to test with Force India and Williams next season in conjunction with his role with Mercedes. The Frenchman will not be racing in F1 next year, but w...

30 Nov 2018 10:14
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Renault: Next step is the podium
Renault's outgoing racing president Jerome Stoll says that Renault will target a podium finish in the 2019 season after securing fourth in the constructor's championship...

30 Nov 2018 09:31
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Russell: Norris' promotion aided push for Williams signing
George Russell believes that Lando Norris' early confirmation at McLaren helped his own cause for a seat at Williams. The Grove outfit announced in October that Russell...

29 Nov 2018 17:56
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Sainz: McLaren outing was a 'dream come true'
Carlos Sainz has described his first outing with McLaren as a "dream come true". The Spaniard took part in the post-season Pirelli test in Abu Dhabi with the Woking sq...

29 Nov 2018 17:11
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Ricciardo: Mentally tough year will make me stronger
Daniel Ricciardo has vowed to bounce back even stronger from a season that has tested the Australian mentally. Despite taking two victories across the course of the 2018 ca...

29 Nov 2018 16:33
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Brawn: Bottas only flaw in Mercedes' 2018 campaign
Formula 1's sporting boss Ross Brawn says that Valtteri Bottas was the only flaw in Mercedes' season. The Silver Arrows wrapped up both championships once again for the ...

29 Nov 2018 11:35
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Russell: Albon has earned F1 chance
After racing against him throughout their junior careers, George Russell says that Alexander Albon deserves a shot in Formula 1. The British-Thai racer will make his debut for T...

29 Nov 2018 11:09
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F1 may have to accept more one-stop races in 2019
Despite Pirelli making changes to the tyres for the 2019 Formula 1 season, teams may still find that a one-stop strategy will be the fastest way to the end of the race. The Ita...

29 Nov 2018 10:41
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Williams secures sponsorship from Polish oil company
Williams has anonunced that PKN Orlen, a prominent Polish oil company, has joined as a sponsor in the wake of Robert Kubica's signing. The Grove squad anonunced last week th...

29 Nov 2018 10:25
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Kvyat felt comfortable 'straight away' on Toro Rosso return
Daniil Kvyat says that he felt comfortable straight away on his Toro Rosso return at the Yas Marina Circuit. The Russian drove the STR13 at the second day of testing, which was ...

29 Nov 2018 10:03
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Brown tips Vandoorne for F1 return
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that Stoffel Vandoorne can make it back to Formula 1 in the future. The Belgian will not be competing in the 2019 season after McLaren opted to re...

28 Nov 2018 16:33
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Leclerc tops final day of Abu Dhabi testing
Charles Leclerc has topped the second and final day of tyre testing at the Yas Marina Circuit. The Monegasque driver made his first outing for Ferrari since the Maranello s...

28 Nov 2018 15:52
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Hamilton was stronger after title win - Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that Lewis Hamilton was stronger following his title win in at the Mexican Grand Prix. At the following races in Brazil and Abu Dhabi, the Briton t...

28 Nov 2018 11:46
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Jos Verstappen: Max 'using his head' more
Max Verstappen is “using his head more” in Formula 1 races, but still needs to “take risks” to be competitive, his father Jos has said. Red Bull driver V...

28 Nov 2018 10:55
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Ocon disappointed with 'frustrating' end to the season
Esteban Ocon says =hat exiting the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to an oil leak was a frustrating way to end the season. The Frenchman failed to see the chequered flag, pulling his s...

28 Nov 2018 10:38
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Hartley has 'unfinished business' in F1
Brendon Hartley says that he has unfinished business in Formula 1 following his Toro Rosso exit. The Red Bull junior squad confirmed on Tuesday that Alexander Albon would partne...

28 Nov 2018 10:09
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Sainz makes first appearance for McLaren
Carlos Sainz has made his first appearance with the McLaren F1 team in Abu Dhabi, driving the MCL33 at the Yas Marina Circuit. Teams have stayed behind at the track to take...

28 Nov 2018 09:01
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Haas won't appeal Force India protest decision
The Haas F1 Team has opted not to appeal the Stewards' decision to dismiss its protest against Force India. Haas lodged its protest on the build-up to the Abu Dhabi Gra...

28 Nov 2018 08:11
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F2: Schumacher secures Prema seat
Mick Schumacher will race in the FIA Formula 2 championship with Prema next season, stepping closer to a seat in Formula 1. The German won the European Formula 3 Championship th...

27 Nov 2018 14:13
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Russell pleased with maiden Williams test
George Russell says that he is happy with how his first run with Williams went. The Briton took part in the post-season Pirelli test at the Yas Marina Circuit with the team he w...

27 Nov 2018 12:38
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Stroll: I can't say I've enjoyed my 2018 season
Lance Stroll can't say that he has enjoyed his 2018 season, as his dismal campaign comes to a close. Willaims struggled throughout the season with a car that was aerodynamic...

27 Nov 2018 11:45
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Verstappen won't 'look like an idiot' doing public service
Although he is yet to be told what his plans will be, Max Verstappen says that he will not "look like an idiot" when he takes part in the two days of public ...

27 Nov 2018 11:08
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F2: Mazepin graduates to Formula 2 with Arden
Nikita Mazepin will compete in the 2019 FIA Formula 2 championship with ART after a successful season in the final year of the GP3 Series. Mazepin ended the championship in seco...

27 Nov 2018 10:38
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Vettel needs time to himself after 'exhausting' year
Sebastian Vettel says that he needs some time to himself throughout the winter to regroup after a tough season. The German lost out in the world championship fight to Mercedes&#...

27 Nov 2018 10:13
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Raikkonen reunites with Sauber in Abu Dhabi
Kimi Raikkonen has officially made his return to the Sauber Formula 1 team, as he took the C37 around the Yas Marina Circuit on Tuesday as part of the post-season test in Abu Dh...

27 Nov 2018 09:33
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How the 2019 grid is shaping up
Following Toro Rosso's announcement that Alexander Albon will be making his Formula 1 debut next season, there is just one seat left to fill for the 2019 grid...

26 Nov 2018 18:07
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Albon confirmed at Toro Rosso for 2019
Toro Rosso has confirmed that Alexander Albon will partner Daniil Kvyat at the team in 2019. The Thai-British racer has been competing in the FIA Formula 2 championship thi...

26 Nov 2018 17:32
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Leclerc wanted more from Abu Dhabi result
Charles Leclerc says that he felt more was possible for Sauber at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. The Monegasque driver came home in seventh place after running as high as f...

26 Nov 2018 14:39
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F2: Matsushita returns for 2019 season with Carlin
Nobuharu Matsushita will return to the FIA Formula 2 championship in 2019 with Carlin. The Japanese driver last competed in the 2017 season, but also took part in the 2015 ...

26 Nov 2018 12:35
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Sainz: P6 result payback for France and Mexico
Carlos Sainz says that his sixth place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was redemption for losing out on high scoring finishes earlier in the season. The Spaniard claimed...

26 Nov 2018 11:49
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Bottas: Abu Dhabi race summed up my season
Valtteri Bottas says that the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix perfectly summed up his season after another disappointing result. The Finn was just beaten to pole position on Saturday by te...

25 Nov 2018 18:23
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Hulkenberg 'not sure' if halo blocked exit route
Nico Hulkenberg is not sure if the halo device blocked the way out of his Renault in a dramatic opening lap crash at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The German was flipped upside down...

25 Nov 2018 17:25
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Force India confirm Stroll will drive at post-season test
Force India has confirmed that Lance Stroll will drive the VJM11 at the post-season Pirelli test in Abu Dhabi. Stroll has not yet officially been confirmed as a full-time driver...

25 Nov 2018 17:06
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Alonso receives three penalty points for corner cutting
Fernando Alonso has been handed three penalty points on his super license for repeatedly cutting Turns 8 and 9 on three separate occasions. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marked Alons...

25 Nov 2018 16:48
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Vettel tried 'everything' to catch Hamilton
Sebastian Vettel says that he did all he could during the latter stages of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to close down rival Lewis Hamilton for the lead of the race. Vettel cro...

25 Nov 2018 16:35
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Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton triumphs at season finale
Lewis Hamilton has taken the victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing 2.5 seconds ahead of second placed Sebastian Vettel. The Briton converted his pole position from...

25 Nov 2018 15:53
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Jenson Button joins Sky Sports F1
Jenson Button will return to the Formula 1 grid in 2019 as a pundit for the Sky Sports F1 team. The Briton retired from the sport at the end of the 2016 season, before returning...

25 Nov 2018 13:03
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Starting grid for the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton took yet another pole position on Saturday at the Yas Marina Circuit, with his teammate Valtteri Bottas making it an all Mercedes front row for the start of ...

25 Nov 2018 12:49
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Leclerc expecting 'emotional' Ferrari test
Charles Leclerc says that he is expecting his post-season test with Ferrari in Abu Dhabi to be emotional. It will mark the first time the Monegasque driver will get behind the w...

25 Nov 2018 12:12
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Verstappen: A shame to have never raced Alonso
Max Verstappen admits that he regrets not racing Fernando Alonso more commonly in Formula 1. Alonso is entering his final planned F1 race on Sunday, and will not be around ...

25 Nov 2018 11:08
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Pirelli secure contract extension until 2023
Pirelli will remain as Formula 1's official tyre supplier until at least the end of the 2023 season, officials have confirmed. The Italian marque was contending against...

25 Nov 2018 10:47
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Leclerc aiming to thank Sauber in the 'best way possible'
Charles Leclerc is hoping to end his rookie Formula 1 season on a high by giving Sauber another handful of points. The Monegasque driver will be leaving the Hinwil squad at the ...

25 Nov 2018 10:30
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Gasly admits Grosjean apologised for practice shunt
Pierre Gasly has revealed that Romain Grosjean apologised to him following their collision during the final free practice session on Saturday afternoon in Abu Dhabi. The two cam...

25 Nov 2018 10:07
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Vettel relieved to not be starting on hyper soft tyre
Sebastian Vettel says that he is relieved to have avoided starting the race on the hyper soft tyre. He managed to get by it after setting a quick enough...

25 Nov 2018 09:29
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Ricciardo hoping to displace Ferraris for podium finish
Daniel Ricciardo has firmly set his sights on achieving a podium finish in his final race for Red Bull on Sunday. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will bring an end to the Australi...

25 Nov 2018 09:06
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Verstappen defends post qualifying radio comments
Max Verstappen says that the comments he made over the radio following qualifying in Abu Dhabi were a "natural reaction" to a disappointing result. Verstappen cla...

24 Nov 2018 17:57
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Vettel: Ferrari has lessons to learn from 2018
Sebastian Vettel believes that there are a number of things Ferrari has to work on before the 2019 season rolls around where it will once again try to dethrone Mercedes and halt...

24 Nov 2018 17:19
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