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Williams holding out hope for positive China performance
Williams' driver's Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin are hoping that they can be more competitive this weekend in China compared to Bahrain last weekend. The Grove-outfit...

13 Apr 2018 05:54
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FP1: Hamilton leads the field in Shanghai
Lewis Hamilton topped the first practice session from China, setting a best time of 1:33.999. The Briton enters the weekend in search of his first win of the season, having seen...

13 Apr 2018 05:30
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Hamilton: It will be closer than you think
Lewis Hamilton says that the fight between Mercedes and Ferrari will be very tight in China. Shanghai hosts the third round of the 2018 Formula 1 world championship, with Ferrar...

13 Apr 2018 03:33
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Hartley expecting more positive results from Toro Rosso
Brendon Hartley says that he does not expect Toro Rosso's performance in Bahrain to be a one-off. The Red Bull junior outfit stunned the competition in the Sakhir desert whe...

13 Apr 2018 03:33
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Ricciardo: Verstappen was "too greedy" with Hamilton overtake

Daniel Ricciardo has said that Max Verstappen was simply "too greedy" when overtaking Lewis Hamilton at the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend. Verstappen attempted a mov...

13 Apr 2018 03:05
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Alonso says only judge McLaren on facts
Fernando Alonso says that people should judge McLaren on facts rather than dreams, defending the team's start to the 2017 season. Despite being one of only two teams to have...

13 Apr 2018 02:17
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Vettel brushes off early season title talk
Sebastian Vettel has said that it's far too early in the 2018 season to be thinking about the world championship. The German has taken victory at the opening two races of th...

12 Apr 2018 13:46
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Updated list for power unit components used
The FIA has released an updated list on the power unit component usage for each driver. Drivers can use up to three elements of any part of the power unit before penalties start...

12 Apr 2018 12:49
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Gasly admits he didn't expect top five finish
Pierre Gasly says that he never expected to finish inside the top five at the Bahrain Grand Prix, after claiming P4. The young Frenchman displayed a dazzling performance fo...

08 Apr 2018 19:57
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Verstappen pins blame on Hamilton for race-ending crash
Max Verstappen has blamed Lewis Hamilton for the contact that occurred between the pair on lap 2 of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The duo battled into Turn 1, with Verstappen attempti...

08 Apr 2018 19:27
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Vettel converts pole into victory in Bahrain
Sebastian Vettel has taken victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, holding off Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas. Vettel led the race from the very first lap, and altered his strategy to...

08 Apr 2018 18:45
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Ricciardo hoping to bring a fight to Ferrari
Daniel Ricciardo believes that fighting Ferrari in the Bahrain Grand Prix is not impossible. The Australian will line-up in fourth place for the start of the race, alongside Val...

08 Apr 2018 14:53
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Pirelli: Two-stop race the fastest strategy around Bahrain
Pirelli has stated that a two-stop strategy is the fastest way to complete the Bahrain Grand Prix. Following the calm one-stop strategies in Melbourne two weeks ago, it was expe...

08 Apr 2018 14:16
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Mercedes says Ferrari is simply faster in Bahrain
Toto Wolff says Ferrari's pace in Bahrain vindicates his pre-season claim that Mercedes will struggle to win another title in 2018. Prior to Melbourne, where Mercedes' n...

08 Apr 2018 14:02
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Honda boost could mean engine deal for Red Bull
McLaren figures have been left red-faced after being outperformed by their old Honda engines in Bahrain. Newly Honda-powered Toro Rosso's Pierre Gasly will start the race fr...

08 Apr 2018 13:28
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Only Williams voted to tweak cars for overtaking
An emergency meeting in Bahrain to improve the overtaking situation in Formula 1 broke on Saturday without a solution being agreed. Technical directors got together at the Sakhi...

08 Apr 2018 12:13
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Starting grid for the 2018 Bahrain Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel took pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday, beating his teammate Kimi Raikkonen to the top spot. The Ferrari pair will lead the field off the lin...

08 Apr 2018 12:08
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Monaco GP boss hits out at F1's Halo
The Monaco Grand Prix boss Michel Boeri has lashed out at F1's new safety concept. Already in the past days, Boeri said he will buck the new 'grid girl' ban and feat...

08 Apr 2018 11:45
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Hartley encouraged by Toro Rosso's aero upgrade
Brendon Hartley claims that the upgrades Toro Rosso has brought to Bahrain are working better than expected. The Red Bull junior team stunned the paddock on Saturday when Hartle...

08 Apr 2018 11:07
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Verstappen explains reason for qualifying crash
Max Verstappen has explained that a software glitch caused his crash during qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Dutchman says that a 150bhp power surge was the reason for...

07 Apr 2018 19:23
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Hamilton admits race comeback won't be easy
Lewis Hamilton says that he is facing a big challenge for the Bahrain Grand Prix, as he will attempt to make a comeback to the front. The Briton will start the race from ninth p...

07 Apr 2018 18:59
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McLaren astonished with lack of pace
McLaren admits that it is astonished after qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, as both cars exited ones again in Q2. The two papaya cars will line-up fourteenth and fifteenth...

07 Apr 2018 18:36
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Vettel leads Ferrari one-two in Bahrain qualifying
Sebastian Vettel has taken pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, Ferrari's first in the Sakhir desert since 2007. The German's fastest lap was a 1:27.958, which was ...

07 Apr 2018 18:07
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Wolff: Mercedes doesn't look Jesus-like
Toto Wolff admits that Mercedes look to be in a bit of trouble heading into qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Silver Arrows have struggled so far this weekend in Bahrai...

07 Apr 2018 16:27
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FP3: Raikkonen ends final practice on top
Kimi Raikkonen has ended the final practice session from Bahrain on top, getting the better of both Mercedes' and Red Bulls. The Finn's best lap time was a 1:29.868.&nbs...

07 Apr 2018 15:01
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McLaren set out Q3 target for qualifying
McLaren's Fernando Alonso says the team is aiming to finish inside the top ten during qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Two weeks ago, the Woking-based squad failed to ...

07 Apr 2018 13:47
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Ferrari not commenting on budget cap
Ferrari was silent after Liberty Media announced in Bahrain that it is pressing ahead with new engine rules and a budget cap for 2021. Earlier, president Sergio Marchionne - who...

07 Apr 2018 12:25
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Sainz admits surprise at Toro Rosso's Melbourne pace
Carlos Sainz says that he was very surprised with the lack of pace his former team Toro Rosso showed in Melbourne a fortnight ago. The Red Bull junior squad looked to have posit...

07 Apr 2018 11:55
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Mercedes tweaks tyres after Mercedes request
Pirelli looks set to modify the design of its 2018 tyres, following a proposal by world champions Mercedes. Auto Motor und Sport reports that Mercedes' request followed Barc...

07 Apr 2018 11:42
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Hamilton hit with five-place grid penalty
Lewis Hamilton is set to receive a five-place grid penalty at the Bahrain Grand Prix as Mercedes will change his gearbox. On Friday evening, the FIA revealed that the Brito...

06 Apr 2018 21:42
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Ricciardo doesn't want a penalty for Bottas despite impeding
Daniel Ricciardo says that he doesn't want Valtteri Bottas to receive a penalty for impeding. The Finn interrupted Ricciardo's fast lap during the second practice sessio...

06 Apr 2018 20:26
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Vettel happier with car following Bahrain practice
Sebastian Vettel reported that he was happier with his Ferrari following the opening day of running in Bahrain. In Australia two weeks ago, it was revealed that the four-time wo...

06 Apr 2018 19:56
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No grid penalty for Raikkonen following unsafe release
Kimi Raikkonen has avoided a grid penalty for the Bahrain Grand Prix after he was released unsafely during the second practice session. Ferrari was practising a pit-stop towards...

06 Apr 2018 19:31
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Wolff: Ferrari practice pace isn't too worrying
Toto Wolff says that despite Kimi Raikkonen fast lap in free practice two being "good", he has played down the speed difference between Ferrari and Mercedes. Ferrari t...

06 Apr 2018 18:49
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FP2: Raikkonen leads Ferrari one-two
Kimi Raikkonen ended the second practice session from Bahrain on top, leading his teammate Sebastian Vettel for a Ferrari one-two. The Scuderia duo were separated by just eleven...

06 Apr 2018 18:30
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Horner urges Liberty to be "ambitious" with timeframe
Christian Horner has urged Liberty Media to be ambitious with its timeframe for laying out the exact details of the new regulations for 2021. On Friday morning in Bahrain, teams...

06 Apr 2018 16:22
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Ericsson encouraged by Sauber's straight-line speed
Marcus Ericsson says that he is pleased with Sauber's straight-line speed in 2018, saying it is a big difference from last year. During the 2017 season, the Swiss team ran w...

06 Apr 2018 15:48
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Aston Martin reacts positively to Liberty's plans
Aston Martin has reacted positively to Liberty Media's plans for Formula 1's future, with CEO Andy Palmer stating that the British manufacturer is "extremely please...

06 Apr 2018 15:02
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FP1: Ricciardo heads the field in Bahrain
Daniel Ricciardo has topped the first practice session from Bahrain, setting a lap time of 1:31.060. The Australian was over three-tenths of a second ahead of the rest of the fi...

06 Apr 2018 14:30
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Liberty Media holds meeting in Bahrain to present F1 future
Liberty Media held a meeting in Bahrain on Friday to present to the teams how the future of Formula 1 will look. Liberty was expected to showcase the finalised engine rules for ...

06 Apr 2018 10:58
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Haas alter pit crew following Melbourne blunders
Haas F1 team has changed up the roles of its pit crew for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, following the heartbreak it suffered two weeks ago at Melbourne. Haas was on for...

05 Apr 2018 13:26
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Start-finish straight DRS zone lengthened in Bahrain
The DRS zone on the start-finish straight in Bahrain has been lengthened for this weekend's Grand Prix in order to boost overtaking. At the season-opening Australi...

04 Apr 2018 13:49
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Sauber appoint new Head of Aerodynamics
Sauber has confirmed that Jan Monchaux has joined the team, taking on the role of its Head of Aerodynamics. Monchaux has previous experience working with Toyota and Fe...

03 Apr 2018 14:19
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Whiting brushes away 'illegal' Haas car claims
Charlie Whiting has dismissed claims from teams who have suggested that Haas' 2018 car is illegal. The American team is in close contact with Ferrari, and have been buying a...

02 Apr 2018 15:31
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Hamilton: Ferrari yet to showcase true performance
Four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton believes that Ferrari has not yet shown its true pace. At the season-opening Australian Grand Prix just over a week ago, Sebastian Vettel...

02 Apr 2018 15:06
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Steiner: Haas lacked pit stop practice in Melbourne
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says that the team was behind in pit stop practice for the Australian Grand Prix, which was the cause for its double retirement. The America...

30 Mar 2018 14:07
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Leclerc stunned by number of buttons in F1
Charles Leclerc says that Formula 1 is a big step up to what he's used to, expressing surprise at the number of buttons on an F1 steering wheel. The 20-year-old made hi...

30 Mar 2018 12:34
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Mercedes finalising new contract with Hamilton
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that the team is close to securing Lewis Hamilton's future, as it settles "the last topics". Hamilton's current deal that he sign...

30 Mar 2018 11:58
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Gasly not thinking about Red Bull future
Pierre Gasly says that he is solely focusing on his tasks at Toro Rosso, and is not thinking about any possible future with Red Bull. The Frenchman is competing in his first ful...

29 Mar 2018 17:42
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Vergne: Red Bull's call to Hartley "makes me laugh"
Ex-Formula 1 driver Jean-Eric Vergne says that Red Bull's decision to bring back Brendon Hartley to the squad "makes me laugh". Hartley made his debut at the US Gr...

29 Mar 2018 14:21
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Hypersoft tyre to debut at Monaco
Pirelli has confirmed that the new hypersoft tyre will debut at Monaco later this year. For the 2018 season, Formula 1's tyre supplier introduced two new compounds - the sup...

29 Mar 2018 13:38
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Ferrucci retains role as Haas development driver
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has confirmed that Santino Ferrucci will retain his role as Haas' development driver for the 2018 season. When the American team joined ...

28 Mar 2018 16:28
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F1 looking to add additional DRS zones at circuits
F1's race director Charlie Whiting says that upcoming circuits on the calendar could feature additional DRS zones in a boost to aid overtaking. At the Australian Grand Prix ...

27 Mar 2018 18:32
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Opinion: Haas humiliated but are destined to get the last laugh
The main headline at Albert Park was Sebastian Vettel getting ‘lucky’ to win the first race of the new Formula 1 season by leapfrogging, expected championship rival,...

27 Mar 2018 16:11
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Horner calls for restrictions on qualifying engine modes
Red Bull's team principal Christian Horner has suggested that qualifying engine modes should be a part of parc ferme regulations. After the cars leave the garages at the sta...

27 Mar 2018 15:15
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Brawn: Overtaking problem to be solved in 2021
Formula 1's managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn says that the sport's current overtaking problem can't be solved until 2021. At the Australian Grand Pri...

27 Mar 2018 13:52
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Photos: 2018 Australian Grand Prix
The 2018 Formula 1 season got underway on Sunday, with Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari taking the first win of the season. There was heartbreak for Haas, who missed out on big poin...

26 Mar 2018 17:18
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Ricciardo believes Red Bull can fight with Ferrari
Daniel Ricciardo believes that Red Bull can now fight fair and square with Ferrari after showcasing its pace at the Australian Grand Prix. Ricciardo was involved in a battle wit...

25 Mar 2018 13:15
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Villeneuve states 2018 could be Raikkonen's year
1997 Formula 1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve believes that 2018 has the potential to be Kimi Raikkonen's year in Formula 1. Raikkonen has played second fiddle at Ferrari...

25 Mar 2018 12:50
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Alonso: McLaren will set its sights on Red Bull
Fernando Alonso says that after an encouraging result at the Australian Grand Prix, McLaren must now focus on catching Red Bull. Alonso crossed the line at Albert Park in fifth ...

25 Mar 2018 11:46
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Haas left to reflect on crucial errors
Haas driver Kevin Magnussen has been left to reflect on a "heartbreaking" result at the Australian Grand Prix. Before the pit-stop phase of the race, Magnussen and tea...

25 Mar 2018 11:05
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Sirotkin "quite disappointed" after retiring on debut
Sergey Sirotkin was left disappointed following his debut in Formula 1. The Russian failed to see the chequered flag after a rear brake issue forced him to retire early on ...

25 Mar 2018 10:50
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Sainz "nearly started vomiting" during Australian GP
Carlos Sainz has explained the reasoning behind his radio messages to his team, when he was heard saying that he was feeling nauseous. The Spaniard suffered from a water pump is...

25 Mar 2018 10:25
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Vettel: We got lucky but we will take it
Sebastian Vettel admits that he got lucky at the Australian Grand Prix, which delivered a win for the German. Vettel started the race from third after qualifying over six tenths...

25 Mar 2018 09:52
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Hamilton in "disbelief" over loss to Vettel
Lewis Hamilton says that he is in disbelief over his loss of the Australian Grand Prix. The four-time world champion was leading comfortably for the first half of the race,...

25 Mar 2018 09:38
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Vettel takes victory at season opening Australian GP
Sebastian Vettel took the chequered flag at first race of the 2018 season in Melbourne, holding off rival Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton led the Grand Prix until a virtual safety...

25 Mar 2018 08:42
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Precautionary changes made to Bottas' Mercedes
Mercedes has confirmed that it has installed a new energy store and control electronics into Valtteri Bottas' car as a precaution. The Finn exited qualifying on Saturday in ...

25 Mar 2018 05:44
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Force India now aiming for 2019 name change
Otmar Szafnauer has confirmed that Force India will keep its name throughout the 2018 season. Earlier, it was expected the team would drop the word 'India' from its name...

25 Mar 2018 04:36
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Marko suggests Red Bull is three or four tenths behind
Heads are scratching as to the true pecking order in 2018. Mercedes went into the Melbourne season opener as the favourite, with most thinking Red Bull and then Ferrari trailed ...

25 Mar 2018 03:56
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Starting grid for the 2018 Australian Grand Prix
The 2018 Formula 1 season kicks off later today, and it was Lewis Hamilton who stormed his way to pole position on Saturday. The Briton set a stellar lap in the final part of qu...

25 Mar 2018 03:18
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