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FIA confirm 2018 calendar, also announce change in grid penalties
The FIA has officially released the schedule for the 2018 Formula 1 season. The championship will, as revealed on the provisional calendar, kick off in Australia on March 2...

07 Dec 2017 09:35
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F1 bosses propose fresh security measures for Brazil GP
The bosses of Formula 1 have proposed new security measures ahead of next year's Brazilian Grand Prix. For much of the race weekend in 2017, the top story was the safet...

07 Dec 2017 09:05
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Brawn fears Mercedes will dominate in 2018
Formula 1's managing director of motorsport Ross Brawn thinks that there is a strong chance Mercedes will jump ahead of the rest of the field next season. The Silver Arrows ...

06 Dec 2017 09:09
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Horner says Red Bull will "continue to invest in young talent"
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said that the team will continue to invest in young drivers for the future. Red Bull's young talent programme has produced the l...

05 Dec 2017 17:36
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Sauber introduce 3D-metal printing machine at Hinwil base
Sauber has announced that it has set up a 3D-metal printing machine in its factory at Hinwil. The Swiss team struggled throughout the 2017 campaign, finishing last out of the 10...

05 Dec 2017 17:00
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Hulkenberg admits Renault still has work to do
Despite a successful first year at Renault, Nico Hulkenberg says that the team has much more work to do if it wants to challenge the front-runners. 2017 was Renault's second...

05 Dec 2017 15:55
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Overtaking down by 47% in 2017, according to Pirelli
According to data published by F1's tyre manufacturer Pirelli, overtaking fell by 47% in 2017. Before the season got underway, fans and drivers feared that overtaking would ...

05 Dec 2017 14:42
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FIA celebrate the launch of the Hall of Fame
The FIA, the governing body of Formula 1, gathered in Paris on Monday evening to celebrate the inauguration of the FIA Hall of Fame. Nine F1 world champions attended, with repre...

05 Dec 2017 13:53
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Charles Leclerc to use number 16 in Formula 1
Charles Leclerc has confirmed that he will run with the number 16 in his Formula 1 career. The Monegasque driver was announced by Sauber on Saturday at the launch of their title...

05 Dec 2017 13:07
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Vasseur convinced Sauber posses strong line-up
Sauber team principal Frederic Vasseur believes that its two drivers for 2018 will complement each other on the track. On Saturday, the Swiss team announced that it had retained...

04 Dec 2017 13:58
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Ericsson optimistic over making a big step in 2018
Marcus Ericsson says that Sauber can make a big step in 2018, after struggling for the last number of seasons. Ericsson was confirmed as a Sauber driver for next year on Saturda...

04 Dec 2017 11:52
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Gelael happy with great chemistry with Toro Rosso
Sean Gelael has expressed happiness over his "great chemistry" with the Toro Rosso Formula 1 team. The Indonesian driver took part in four first practice sessions this...

04 Dec 2017 09:04
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Bratches says mixed reaction to logo "good for the sport"
Formula 1 commercial chief Sean Bratches says that the mixed reaction to the new official logo is good for the sport. At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last weekend, F1 unveiled its n...

03 Dec 2017 15:11
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FE: Hong Kong weekend round-up
The first two rounds of the 2017/18 Formula E championship took place this weekend with drama unfolding throughout the two days of action. On the first day of running on Sa...

03 Dec 2017 14:37
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Marchionne reiterates "serious" Ferrari quit threats
Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne has once again stated that Ferrari could leave the sport over the future engine regulations. When manufacturers were presented with the proposed ne...

03 Dec 2017 14:12
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Button confirms full-time Super GT programme for 2018
Jenson Button has confirmed that he will be racing full-time once again in 2018, taking part in the Super GT series. The 2009 Formula 1 world champion raced in the Suzuka 1000km...

03 Dec 2017 12:59
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Leclerc "very happy" after securing 2018 Sauber deal
Charles Leclerc has expressed his delight at securing a 2018 deal with Sauber. The Monegasque driver was linked to the seat for many months before he was officially pr...

03 Dec 2017 12:32
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Giovinazzi handed six FP1 outings in 2018
Antonio Giovinazzi is set to take part in six FP1 sessions in 2018 with Alfa Romeo Sauber. The Italian was announced as its third driver on Saturday, as it was confirmed that Ch...

03 Dec 2017 11:00
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Rosberg admits interest in potential Formula E future
2016 Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg has not ruled out the possibility of taking up a role in motorsport's most prestigious electric series. The German has always expr...

03 Dec 2017 09:46
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Video: Hamilton speaks about finding the edge and challenges of his career
In 2017, Lewis Hamilton became Britain's most successful driver after securing his fourth world title. He also surpassed Michael Schumacher's pole position record. ...

02 Dec 2017 14:24
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Kubica won't return to "make up the numbers"
Robert Kubica says that he doesn't want to return to Formula 1 just because of the good story. The Pole wants to prove his worth as one of the fastest in the sport if he is ...

02 Dec 2017 13:24
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Horner states Hamilton is foolish to discard Ricciardo
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says that Lewis Hamilton is wrong to underestimate Daniel Ricciardo as a 2018 title contender. Hamilton recently outlined who he fe...

02 Dec 2017 11:35
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Pirelli say two-stop races more likely in 2018
Pirelli says that two-stop races will be more likely in 2018. The Italian marque has redesigned the tyres for next season, with the aim of adding more elements of strategy. For ...

02 Dec 2017 10:47
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Steiner wants cost cap decision to be made by mid-2018
Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner hopes that Liberty Media will present its ideas for cost capping by the midpoint of the 2018 season. Liberty has already spoken about int...

01 Dec 2017 17:34
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Red Bull to drop Verschoor from junior programme
Richard Verschoor has confirmed that he will be dropped by the Red Bull junior programme at the end of the year. The 16-year-old competed in the 2017 Eurocup Formula Renault&nbs...

01 Dec 2017 17:02
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Horner says Alfa Romeo's return shows value of F1
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says that Alfa Romeo's return to Formula 1 shows the value of the sport. Earlier this week, the Italian manufacturer announced that ...

01 Dec 2017 16:20
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Budkowski's Renault arrival delayed until April
Renault has confirmed that the arrival of its new executive director Marcin Budkowski has been delayed until next April. Renault caused controversy earlier this year when i...

01 Dec 2017 14:39
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Sauber full of expectations heading into 2018
Sauber team principal Frederic Vasseur says that Sauber personnel are full of expectations heading to 2018. The Swiss team struggled throughout the 2017 campaign, only finishing...

01 Dec 2017 13:34
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Video: Verstappen on his fans and potential of Dutch Grand Prix

Since making his debut in 2015, Max Verstappen has lit up the world of Formula 1 and has since gathered a large following of fans. In recent months, there have been talks of a r...

01 Dec 2017 13:09
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Hyper soft tyre "about a second per lap faster" than ultra soft
Pirelli has said that initial testing suggests that the pink-walled hyper soft tyre that will be introduced next season is about a second per lap faster than the ultra...

30 Nov 2017 09:31
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Alonso says testing crash was just "a small kiss"
Fernando Alonso says that the crash he was involved in at the post-season test in Abu Dhabi was just a small kiss. Pirelli hosted its usual after season running, this time fitti...

29 Nov 2017 08:34
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Ocon proud of 2017 achievements
Esteban Ocon admits that he is proud of himself after his first full year in Formula 1. The Frenchman debuted midway through 2016, after being handed a drive at Manor Racin...

28 Nov 2017 16:55
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Kubica clocks in 100 laps in Abu Dhabi
As he hopes to arrive back in Formula 1 on a full-time contract, Robert Kubica lapped the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi 100 times on Tuesday. The Pole was taken part in a post...

28 Nov 2017 15:01
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Bottas felt no need to panic on course to victory
Valtteri Bottas said that he kept cool and calm inside the cockpit of his W08 during Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which helped him go on to take his third career victory. ...

27 Nov 2017 17:39
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Photos: 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix hosted the final round of the world championship. While it wasn't the most exciting of races, the night time spectacle always provides some bea...

27 Nov 2017 17:15
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Renault praise Hulkenberg after securing sixth
Renault has thrown praise at its driver Nico Hulkenberg after the German driver secured sixth in the constructor's standings for the French team. Hulkenberg put in an impres...

27 Nov 2017 16:48
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Massa thanks fans and bows out of Formula 1
Felipe Massa took part in his final ever Formula 1 race on Sunday, coming home in tenth place for Williams. The veteran Brazilian originally retired 12 months ago, but returned ...

26 Nov 2017 18:16
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Hamilton disappointed with lack of overtaking opportunities
Lewis Hamilton took his thirteenth podium of the year in Abu Dhabi, after crossing the line in second place. The Briton was on the tail of his Mercedes teammate for much of the ...

26 Nov 2017 17:44
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Vettel reflects on lonely drive to the podium
Sebastian Vettel admits that he had a very lonely Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as Mercedes dominated proceedings in the desert. In qualifying, it was clear Mercedes had a pace advantag...

26 Nov 2017 16:38
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Bottas states he "needed" to win after difficult second half of the year
Valtteri Bottas says that his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix victory was very important for him after a tough second half of the season. The Finn took home his third Grand Prix victory on...

26 Nov 2017 16:18
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F1 reveals its new official logo
Formula 1 has officially revealed its new logo. In the last number of weeks, it emerged that Liberty Media was pushing for a new logo to be introduced, and this week s...

26 Nov 2017 16:01
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Bottas beats Hamilton as Mercedes dominate in Abu Dhabi
Valtteri Bottas converted his pole position to victory in Abu Dhabi, as he held off teammate Lewis Hamilton for the entirety of the race. The pair were separated by no more...

26 Nov 2017 15:37
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Alonso and McLaren in disagreement over full WEC campaign
Fernando Alonso and McLaren are in a disagreement over Alonso's desire to compete in the full season of the World Endurance Championship. The Spaniard is likely to compete i...

26 Nov 2017 13:11
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Brown: "Never say never to McLaren-Honda reunion"
McLaren executive director Zak Brown has admitted that a future reunion between McLaren and Honda is not out of the question. Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be the last ...

26 Nov 2017 12:47
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Verstappen unsure over podium finish chances
Max Verstappen has doubts over his chances of finishing on the podium in Abu Dhabi. The Dutchman has had a so far frustrating weekend, as he has been unable to find the pace tha...

26 Nov 2017 12:26
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Turvey handed post Abu Dhabi test outing
Oliver Turvey will jump back into the seat of the MCL32 next week, testing for McLaren in the post season Pirelli test. Turvey is the fourth driver to be added to McLaren's ...

26 Nov 2017 12:04
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Ricciardo in no rush to pen new Red bull deal
Daniel Ricciardo says that there is no need to sign a new contract with Red Bull. The Australian's current deal with the team expires at the end of the 2018 season, with som...

26 Nov 2017 11:38
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Todt: "Kubica must pass medical checks for F1 license"
Medical specialists will examine Robert Kubica before he is granted an FIA super license. That is the news from Abu Dhabi, the 2017 season finale that is being attended by FIA p...

26 Nov 2017 11:16
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Starting grid for 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

26 Nov 2017 10:43
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Vandoorne admits he felt self-doubt throughout 2017
Stoffel Vandoorne has admitted that he felt self-doubt in the first couple of months of the 2017 season. The Belgian has endured a relatively tough first full season in F1,...

26 Nov 2017 10:30
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Ocon annoyed at his qualifying result
Esteban Ocon admits that he was not satisfied following qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Frenchman once again managed to get into the final session of qualifyin...

26 Nov 2017 10:11
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Magussen to give it everything in "nothing to lose" race
Kevin Magnussen has pledged to "give it everything" at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The race marks the end of an exciting season of Formula 1 racing, w...

26 Nov 2017 09:53
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McLaren stands firm on shark fin veto
McLaren is standing firm on its 'veto' about F1's shark fin-style engine covers for 2018. Originally, the FIA banned the aesthetically-questionable appendages for ne...

26 Nov 2017 09:25
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Hartley not happy after "scrappy" qualifying
Brendon Hartley was left disappointed with his qualifying effort for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as he struggled massively with the balance of his car. The 28-year-old went i...

26 Nov 2017 09:06
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Vettel confident Ferrari can challenge Mercedes on race pace
Sebastian Vettel believes that Ferrari can come back stronger on Sunday after being dominated by Mercedes during qualifying. Vettel, who will line-up in third behind an all...

25 Nov 2017 17:10
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Bottas sets clear target of converting pole to victory
Valtteri Bottas has set his target of winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, after claiming his second consecutive pole position. The Finn beat teammate Lewis Hamilton...

25 Nov 2017 16:48
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Verstappen says sixth was the best possible result
Max Verstappen's difficult weekend in Abu Dhabi continued in qualifying on Saturday after he had to settle for sixth place. The Dutchman has been struggling with his Red Bul...

25 Nov 2017 16:15
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Massa wants to bow out by having fun in final race
Felipe Massa wants to enjoy his final race in Formula 1, and hopes to end his career by having a fun race. The Brazilian managed to get into the final stage of qualifying on Sat...

25 Nov 2017 15:52
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Hamilton congratulates Bottas on "incredible" qualifying effort
Lewis Hamilton had to settle for second place in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The 2017 world champion was pipped to the top spot by teammate Valtteri Bottas aft...

25 Nov 2017 15:30
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Bottas beats Hamilton to pole in Abu Dhabi
Valtteri Bottas has claimed his 4th career pole position in Abu Dhabi, as he beat teammate Lewis Hamilton to the spoils. The Finn went head-to-head with Hamilton in the fin...

25 Nov 2017 15:06
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F1 tests new microphone to improve engine sound
F1 is working to turn up the engine volume for the sport's television viewers. After earlier efforts to amplify the actual engine note for the trackside spectators failed, L...

25 Nov 2017 13:55
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Grosjean happy with Magnussen as teammate
Romain Grosjean has backed the Haas team's current driver lineup. There have been rumours the American squad is under pressure from technical partner Ferrari to accommo...

25 Nov 2017 13:43
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Wolff: "Tiny possibility for Wehrlein/Williams deal if Kubica fails"
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes it is very unlikely that Pascal Wehrlein will be snapped up by Williams for 2018 as it is prioritising a return for Robert Kubica. Wehrlein is ...

25 Nov 2017 13:29
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Sainz is hoping Kvyat rescues his F1 career
Carlos Sainz admits that he hopes to see Daniil Kvyat back in Formula 1 in the future. Kvyat was dropped twice by Toro Rosso the season, first in Malaysia for Pierre Gasly and t...

25 Nov 2017 13:02
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Alonso denies he has lost F1 focus
Fernando Alonso has denied that he has lost love for Formula 1 after dipping in his feet into other categories. After enduring a number of tough years within the McLaren-Honda p...

25 Nov 2017 12:33
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FP3: Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2
Lewis Hamilton has topped the final Formula 1 practice session of the season with a lap time of 1:37.627. The Briton had his Mercedes teammate right behind him in second pl...

25 Nov 2017 12:01
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Rosberg doesn't think Hamilton stepped up a level in 2017
Nico Rosberg does not think Lewis Hamilton upped his game in 2017. One year ago, Rosberg beat his then Mercedes teammate Hamilton to the 2016 world championship and promptly ret...

25 Nov 2017 11:16
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Photos: Friday at 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The final round of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship got underway yesterday in Abu Dhabi. It looks to be another close fight between Mercedes and Ferrari. Take a look at the...

25 Nov 2017 10:50
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Steiner reflects on mixed Friday running for Haas
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says that it was a mixed day of Friday running in Abu Dhabi. The desert venue hosts the final round of the 2017 world championship...

25 Nov 2017 10:48
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F1 set to introduce new official logo
F1 owners are reportedly ready to showcase the sport's new logo in Abu Dhabi. Over the past week, it emerged that Liberty Media was proposing to change F1's official log...

25 Nov 2017 10:15
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