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Red Bull thank Ricciardo for his dedication
Red Bull has offered its thanks to Daniel Ricciardo after it was announced that the Australian would leave the team at the end of the season. The 29-year-old joined the ene...

03 Aug 2018 13:37
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Ricciardo to join Renault
Daniel Ricciardo will leave Red Bull at the end of the current Formula 1 season and will take up a seat at Renault for 2019. Ricciardo joined Red Bull in 2014 and has taken...

03 Aug 2018 12:26
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Mercedes could delay new engine upgrade
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has admitted that the team could delay introducing its new engine upgrade. The Austrian has expressed surprise over rivals Ferrari's turn in pace, a...

03 Aug 2018 11:47
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Raikkonen: Many factors behind Ferrari's 2018 pace
Kimi Raikkonen says that many factors are behind Ferrari's improved pace in 2018, not just one single element. The Maranello outfit is in the hunt for its first driver&...

03 Aug 2018 11:05
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Niki Lauda recovering after undergoing lung transplant operation
Three-time world champion Niki Lauda is recovering after undergoing a "successful" lung transplant operation. The Austrian has been absent from the paddock in the last...

03 Aug 2018 10:36
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Hamilton: I switch into a different mode on Sunday
Lewis Hamilton claims that he switches into a different mode on Sundays in order to claim Grand Prix victories. The 33-year-old took his fifth win of the season last weekend in ...

03 Aug 2018 10:02
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Mercedes and Williams in discussions over gearbox deal
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has confirmed that the German squad is in discussions with Williams over a potential gearbox deal. Traditioanlly, Williams has designed and built its ow...

02 Aug 2018 17:22
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Raikkonen: My future is in Ferrari's hands
Kimi Raikkonen says that his future lies solely in the hands of Ferrari, and that he still is unsure where he will be next season. The Finn rejoined the Scuderia in 2014, but is...

02 Aug 2018 16:22
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Giovinazzi hails dramatically improved Sauber
Antonio Giovinazzi was full of praise for Sauber's C37 after the in-season Hungary test. The Italian racked up 120 laps for the Swiss team on day two, after driving for Ferr...

02 Aug 2018 15:13
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Horner plays down Red Bull's 2019 expectations
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says that the team shouldn't expect too much success in 2019, as it will be an "interim" year. The energy drink squad...

02 Aug 2018 14:45
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Hakkinen: Vettel's style closer to Schumacher than Hamilton
Double world champion Mika Hakkinen says that Sebastian Vettel's driving style is similar to Michael Schumacher's, while Lewis Hamilton's style is more "extreme...

02 Aug 2018 14:00
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Mazepin happy with "meaningful" running despite disruptions
Nikita Mazepin says that he put in some meaningful running during the second day of in-season testing at the Hungaroring despite being hampered by two car failures. The Russian ...

02 Aug 2018 13:25
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Norris willing to be patient over F1 opportunity
Lando Norris says that he is willing to get some free practice sessions under his belt to gain some Formula 1 weekend experience before making his race debut. The 2017 European ...

02 Aug 2018 12:41
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Kubica happy with progress since 2017 resurgence
Robert Kubica admits that he is much more comfortable driving a Formula 1 car now than he was 12 months ago. The Pole took part in the in-season test at Hungary for Wiliams this...

02 Aug 2018 12:14
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Renault against Force India becoming Mercedes B-team
Renault's Cyril Abiteboul has admitted that he is aware of the possibility Force India could become a Mercedes B-team, and has clearly stated that he would be against such a...

02 Aug 2018 11:51
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Russell: Run on hypersoft tyre was an incredible experience
Mercedes junior driver George Russell was left with a big smile on his face after setting an unofficial track record at the Hungaroring on Wednesday. The Briton was testing...

02 Aug 2018 11:15
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Mercedes won't get in the way of Ocon/Renault deal
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that Esteban Ocon would be available to join Renault next season while still remaining part of the Silver Arrows' junior programme. The Frenchm...

02 Aug 2018 10:30
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Tost labels Gasly a "mature driver"
Following his successful weekend in Hungary, Toro Rosso team principal believes that Pierre Gasly is now a "mature driver". The Frenchman put in an admirable perf...

02 Aug 2018 10:02
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Wolff: 2018 season a "marvellous advertisement" for F1
Toto Wolff believes that the tightness of the 2018 world championship is a "marvellous advertisement" for the sport. The Mercedes boss is heading a championship defenc...

02 Aug 2018 09:30
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Rowland: Young talent makes F1 break difficult
Oliver Rowland says that the current pool of young talent in motorsport will make it more difficult to break into Formula 1. The Briton is Williams' official young driver fo...

01 Aug 2018 13:48
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Magnussen defends Haas' test absence
Kevin Magnussen has defended his team's decision to skip the in-season test at the Hungaroring, claiming it is "a waste of money". The American team is the on...

01 Aug 2018 12:08
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Renault admit surprise over Ferrari's engine gains
Renault technical director Nick Chester has admitted surprise over the improvements Ferrari has made in its power unit. At the start of the hybrid era, the Mercedes engine was c...

01 Aug 2018 11:39
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Ricciardo: New deal will be done before Spa
Daniel Ricciardo has stated that his new deal with Red Bull will be finalised and announced before the summer break ends in August. The Australian is out of contract for next ye...

01 Aug 2018 10:41
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F1 teams' 2018 prize money revealed
The amount of money that each team will receive as a result of the 2017 world championship has been revealed, with Ferrari raking in the most capital. The Maranello squad finish...

01 Aug 2018 09:58
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Yellow flags will no longer disable DRS
The drag reduction system will no longer be disabled during a yellow flag period throughout a race weekend after Formula 1 teams requested a change to the FIA. The alterat...

08 Jun 2018 18:42
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Bottas "sure" race wins will come
Valtteri Bottas is certain that race victories will come his way this season, claiming that he isn't stressed over not winning one so far in 2018. The Finn came agonisingly&...

08 Jun 2018 12:23
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Haas warn drivers against crashing due to lack of parts
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has warned his drivers to avoid the barriers during this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, as the team is short on spare parts. The America...

08 Jun 2018 11:09
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Alonso not sure about next racing step
Fernando Alonso says he is not finished with formula 1 - even though he admits he is not sure what will happen next. Next weekend, the Spaniard will race at Le Mans, amid ...

08 Jun 2018 10:27
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Grosjean receives grid penalty for Monaco
Romain Grosjean has received a three-place grid penalty for causing a collision on lap 1 of the Spanish Grand Prix. The French driver spun at Turn 3 and floored his accelerator,...

13 May 2018 19:01
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Ricciardo looking to Monaco after "tricky" Spanish GP
Daniel Ricciardo says that the Spanish Grand Prix was a tricky race, as he came home in fifth place for Red Bull. The Australian said that the tyres were particularly hard to de...

13 May 2018 18:31
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Verstappen hopes Red Bull can re-produce podium performace

Max Verstappen claimed his first podium finish of the season in Spain, coming home in third spot despite contact with Lance Stroll. The Dutchman inherited third after Ferra...

13 May 2018 18:25
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Hamilton: Great to see "true force" in the team
Lewis Hamilton says that Mercedes showed its true force in Barcelona, as he dominated to take victory in Spain. The Briton finished over 20 seconds ahead of teammate Valtteri Bo...

13 May 2018 17:45
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Tyre issues caused Ferrari to stop Vettel again
Sebastian Vettel has revealed that Ferrari was struggling with its tyres throughout the Spanish Grand Prix, which caused them to pit for a second time. Vettel made his firs...

13 May 2018 17:18
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Hulkenberg criticises Grosjean after lap 1 crash
Nico Hulkenberg has lashed out at Romain Grosjean following their collision on the opening lap of the Spanish Grand Prix. Grosjean lost control of his Haas through Turn 3&n...

13 May 2018 17:01
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Hamilton dominates to take victory in Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton has dominated the Spanish Grand Prix, taking his second consecutive victory of the 2018 season. The Briton controlled the race from lights out to the chequer...

13 May 2018 16:47
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Ricciardo expecting Horner to deliver "a word" before race
Daniel Ricciardo says that he is expecting his boss Christian Horner to speak to him and teammate Max Verstappen before the Spanish Grand Prix. Tensions rose between the two dri...

13 May 2018 13:36
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Mercedes and Hamilton have agreed contract terms
Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda has confirmed that all terms of Lewis Hamilton's contract have been agreed and the team is now just waiting for the four-time worl...

13 May 2018 12:56
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Lowe admits Williams will struggle to replace Martini
Paddy Lowe has admitted that Williams will struggle to replace departing sponsor Martini for 2019. Martini announced it would be parting ways with the British team at the end of...

13 May 2018 12:30
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Liberty refunds F1 TV money after opening weekend glitches
F1 fans are getting a refund after a shambolic debut for Liberty Media's new live streaming service. Following a delay, F1 TV was finally launched in Barcelona, but things d...

13 May 2018 12:10
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Vettel says slower cars in 2019 would be comical
Sebastian Vettel says that it would be "comical" if Formula 1 produces slower cars for the 2019 season. New aerodynamic regulations for next year will see simplified f...

13 May 2018 11:44
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New rule implemented at Turn 1
The FIA has enforced a new rule regarding cutting the first corner at the Circuit de Catalunya. Before the weekend got underway, a bollard was placed at the Turn 3, with dr...

13 May 2018 11:29
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Brown hopes Alonso will stay at McLaren for "a long time"
McLaren team boss Zak Brown admits that he hopes Fernando Alonso decides to stay at the team beyond 2018, but will not make a decision on its 2019 line-up until after the mid-se...

13 May 2018 11:20
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Force India hopeful of points finish after disappointing qualifying
Force India is aiming to come away from the Spanish Grand Prix with points after a disappointing result in qualifying. Both Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon failed to make it ...

13 May 2018 11:05
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Wolff predicts a difficult race for Mercedes
Toto Wolff believes that the Spanish Grand Prix will be a huge challenge for Mercedes, despite locking out the front row in qualifying. The Silver Arrows claimed the top two spo...

13 May 2018 10:56
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Starting grid for the 2018 Spanish Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton claimed his second pole position of the season on Saturday for the Spanish Grand Prix, beating teammate Valtteri Bottas and rival Sebastian Vettel to the top spot...

13 May 2018 10:40
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Alonso: Top six in another league
Fernando Alonso says that the top six drivers are in "another league" after qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. Alonso made it into Q3 for the first time this seaso...

12 May 2018 17:54
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Steiner defends 'bad boy' Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen's boss Guenther Steiner has once again defended the F1 'bad boy'. The Haas driver has been involved in a spate of recent run-ins with fellow drivers,...

12 May 2018 16:25
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Alonso plays down F1 quit rumours
Fernando Alonso has played down rumours he might quit at the end of the year. The Spaniard said on Thursday that he is no longer desperate to win Grands Prix. He also said winni...

12 May 2018 14:59
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Sauber aims to replace ousted Zander
Frederic Vasseur has admitted Sauber is aiming to replace ousted technical boss Jorg Zander as soon as possible. It is believed Zander was let go over a spate of personal-r...

12 May 2018 14:03
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McLaren supports 2019 wing change
McLaren supports the push to make F1 cars easier to overtake next year. In Barcelona, it emerged that Red Bull's Christian Horner is furious about the changes to the front w...

12 May 2018 13:47
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Vettel denies Ferrari sandbagging in Spain
Sebastian Vettel has denied that Ferrari is "hiding the game" in Barcelona. Ferrari has seemed the fastest car overall in 2018, but in practice for the Spanish Grand P...

12 May 2018 13:21
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Alonso confident that McLaren's upgrades are a step forward
Fernando Alonso has praised McLaren's Barcelona upgrades, stating that they are "a step forward". McLaren arrived in the Spanish paddock with a variety of upgrades...

12 May 2018 11:01
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Force India collected "critical data" during Friday practice
Force India's chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer says that the team collected critical data on Friday in Barcelona. The Silverstone-based squad arrived in Spa...

12 May 2018 10:35
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Kubica: I can make a comeback now
Robert Kubica believes that he can make a full comeback to Formula 1 after completing a practice session with Williams. The Pole took part in his first F1 weekend session since ...

12 May 2018 10:04
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Perez avoids grid penalty for unsafe release
Sergio Perez has not been handed a grid penalty for the Spanish Grand Prix after he was released from his pit box unsafely during the second free practice session. Perez dr...

11 May 2018 19:25
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Raikkonen doesn't know if engine parts are salvageable
Kimi Raikkonen admits that he doesn't know if any of his engine parts can be salvaged after a power unit problem in the second free practice session. The Finn's day ende...

11 May 2018 18:23
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Long run pace from FP2 in Barcelona
The battle at the front looks to be on this weekend in Barcelona, as the long run pace from the top three teams looks similar. After four rounds of the 2018 world championship, ...

11 May 2018 17:48
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Kubica felt "embarrassed" during Williams practice outing
Robert Kubica says that he felt embarrassed driving the Williams FW41 during the first practice session in Barcelona. The Pole made his first Formula 1 weekend appearance on Fri...

11 May 2018 16:54
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FP2: Hamilton quickest as Red Bull get closer
Lewis Hamilton has topped the second practice session from the Circuit de Catalunya, setting a fastest lap time of 1:18.259. The Briton was one of many drivers who struggled to ...

11 May 2018 16:30
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Magnussen reprimanded over FP1 Leclerc incident
Kevin Magnussen has received a reprimand by the stewards in Barcelona after an incident with Charles Leclerc in FP1. Magnussen was summoned to the stewards following the opening...

11 May 2018 14:09
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Horner hits out at "rushed" 2019 aero changes
Christian Horner has hit out at Formula 1's decision to change the aerodynamic regulations for 2019. Next season, there will be a number of aero changes with the aim of allo...

11 May 2018 13:52
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Abiteboul admits Renault "want to keep" Sainz
Cyril Abiteboul has said that Renault wishes to keep Carlos Sainz for future seasons. Sainz joined the French squad towards the end of 2017, departing from Red Bull's junior...

11 May 2018 13:30
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German GP boss in Spain to discuss 2019 race
Hockenheim boss Georg Seiler is in Barcelona this weekend to meet with Formula 1 bosses. Seiler and the F1 chiefs will be discussing the future of the German Grand Prix, which d...

11 May 2018 12:54
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FP1: Mercedes look strong as Bottas leads the field
Valtteri Bottas has ended the first free practice session from Barcelona on top of the timesheets, setting a time of 1:18.142. Track conditions were very tricky for the dri...

11 May 2018 12:31
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Kubica takes part in first Williams FP1 session
Robert Kubica has taken part in his first Formula 1 weekend session since his horrific rally accident in 2011. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2010 was the last time the Pole took p...

11 May 2018 11:34
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Magnussen texted second apology to Gasly after Baku
Kevin Magnussen says that he apologised to Pierre Gasly for a second time in text form after the two came together in Baku. At a late safety car restart in the Azerbaijan race, ...

11 May 2018 11:28
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Video: A.J Foyt's mix of youth and experience in 2018
In 2018, A.J Foyt enters the 2018 IndyCar campaign with two Brazilian drivers - veteran Tony Kanaan and rookie Matheus Leist. Mobil 1 The Grid got their thoughts on the tea...

11 May 2018 11:04
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Sainz not 100% confident with 2018 Renault
Carlos Sainz admits that he is not yet 100% confident with his 2018 car. So far, Sainz has been out-qualified by teammate Nico Hulkenberg at every event this season, but pu...

11 May 2018 10:33
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Hamilton: "At the moment I'm punching below my weight"
Lewis Hamilton says that so far in 2018, he has been punching below his weight. The four-time world champion won his first race of the year in Azerbaijan two weeks ago, and as a...

11 May 2018 10:07
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Alonso casts doubt over F1 future
Fernando Alonso has cast doubt over his future in Formula 1. The Spaniard spoke in the Thursday press conference to the media, admitting that he feels sad with the cur...

11 May 2018 09:31
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