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More trouble for Toro Rosso after Friday running
Toro Rosso suffered another tough day on Friday, as its running during the first free practice session was limited. Brendon Hartley managed just two laps before his car ground t...

11 Nov 2017 10:46
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Russell happy after "huge step" in Brazil
George Russell says that his racing career took a "huge step" after completing 29 laps around Interlagos during the first free practice session on Friday. The Briton d...

11 Nov 2017 10:16
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Vettel acknowledges Mercedes will be hard to beat
Sebastian Vettel has admitted that it will be a tough task to get the better of Mercedes during Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix. His comments come following the pace of the Si...

10 Nov 2017 19:44
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Force India "very impressed" by Russell's outing
Force India's chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer has admitted that the team is immensely impressed following George Russell's F1 weekend debut. The current GP3...

10 Nov 2017 19:01
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FP2: Hamilton stays on top as Red Bull close in
After setting the fastest time in the first practice session, Lewis Hamilton ended FP2 once again as the quickest man. The Briton's fastest lap time was a 1:09.515. However,...

10 Nov 2017 18:31
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Alonso not denying Le Mans test reports
Fernando Alonso is not denying speculation he is on a fast track to next year's Le Mans. Reports this week suggested the continuing McLaren driver visited Le Mans team Toyot...

10 Nov 2017 16:31
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Massa hoping to continue racing in 2018
Felipe Massa says that he hopes to continue racing in 2018 after he retires from Formula 1. After the Mexican Grand Prix, the Brazilian veteran announced that he would be walkin...

10 Nov 2017 10:10
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Renault admit catching Williams for fifth is a "tall order"
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has conceded that overtaking Williams in the final two rounds of the 2017 World Championship is a "tall order". Before the season got unde...

10 Nov 2017 09:36
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Ocon feeling more comfortable in second half of the season
Force India's Esteban Ocon admits that he is feeling much more comfortable in the second half of the season as he is racing on tracks he is familiar with. The Frenchman debu...

10 Nov 2017 09:04
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Horner reveals Alonso almost joined Red Bull in 2009
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner claims that Fernando Alonso came very close to joining Red Bull for the 2009 Formula 1 season. That year, Alonso raced for Renault after...

08 Nov 2017 17:39
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Ericsson optimistic Sauber will make further improvements in Brazil
Marcus Ericsson is hoping that he and Sauber can make further improvements in Brazil after a promising showing last time out in Mexico. The Swede was running inside the points f...

08 Nov 2017 16:29
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Video: Verstappen on his sizzling 2016 Brazilian GP drive

The 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix was remembered by many for Max Verstappen's rapid drive through torrential conditions. Having almost crashed at one stage, the Dutchman battled...

08 Nov 2017 14:44
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Hartley believes more luck will turn into points
Toro Rosso's Brendon Hartley reckons that with a little bit more luck, he can finish inside the top ten before the season ends. This weekend, the Kiwi will partake in his th...

08 Nov 2017 13:40
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Mallya: "We have freedom to take a new approach in the remaining races"
Force India team principal Vijay Mallya says that the team can approach the final two races of 2017 differently after the Silverstone-based squad wrapped up fourth place in the ...

08 Nov 2017 11:31
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Russell to drive FP1 with Force India in Brazil
Mercedes junior George Russell will make his first Grand Prix weekend appearance this Friday in Brazil. The GP3 champion will be driving Force India's VJM10 for the first pr...

07 Nov 2017 16:44
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Ilmor and Cosworth back F1 2021 engine regulations
Engine companies Ilmor and Cosworth have both backed the new rules regarding Formula 1 engines which are set to be introduced in 2021. Last week, teams were officially told how ...

07 Nov 2017 10:21
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Alonso takes aim at another points finish
Fernando Alonso believes that his McLaren-Honda is capable of securing points at this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. At the power dependent Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in ...

07 Nov 2017 10:01
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Gasly excited for first Sao Paulo appearance
Pierre Gasly says that he is very excited for the upcoming weekend in Brazil, in what will be his first time at the iconic Interlagos Circuit. It will be Gasly's fourth Gran...

07 Nov 2017 09:32
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Motor racing tributes Massa after retirement announcement
Felipe Massa last weekend announced his retirement from Formula 1 at the end of the 2017 season, a declaration that was expected by many. The upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix will ...

07 Nov 2017 09:03
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Verstappen hoping for rain next weekend in Brazil
Max Verstappen admits that he is hoping for rain at next weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. Last year, the Dutchman produced a sensational drive in appalling conditions, coming...

04 Nov 2017 15:25
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Force India switch focus to 2018 after meeting targets
After securing fourth place in the constructor's standings at the Mexican Grand Prix last weekend, Force India will now fully focus on its 2018 challenger. The team has cons...

04 Nov 2017 14:54
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Renault building a "completely new car" for 2018
Renault Technical Director Nick Chester has revealed that the Enstone-based squad are building a completely new car for the 2018 season. The French team returned as a const...

04 Nov 2017 14:20
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Leclerc to partake in two day test with Sauber
Charles Leclerc has confirmed that he will once again be behind the wheel of the Sauber C36 this week. The 2017 Formula 2 champion, who is a strong contender for a race seat wit...

30 Oct 2017 16:53
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Ocon happy despite missed podium opportunity
Esteban Ocon admits that he was very happy for himself and Force India after the Mexican Grand Prix. The Frenchman finished the race in fifth place but was holding third in the ...

30 Oct 2017 13:24
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Renault frustrated after double DNF in Mexico
Race day at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez was a disappointing affair for Renault, as the team suffered a double retirement. At the end of the first lap, Nico Hulkenberg and C...

30 Oct 2017 12:51
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Ricciardo claims Renault has a fundamental problem with its engine
Daniel Ricciardo was forced to retire from his second race in two weeks after an engine problem saw him enter the pitlane and pushed back into the garage early at the Mexican Gr...

30 Oct 2017 12:23
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Photos: 2017 Mexican Grand Prix
The Mexican Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton clinch his fourth world title in dramatic fashion, after a first lap collision with Sebastian Vettel dropped him to the back of the fie...

30 Oct 2017 11:52
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Stroll: "A great result and a great birthday present"
Lance Stroll recorded a sixth-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming his second best finish of the season. The Canadian, who turned 19 today, was happy to re...

29 Oct 2017 23:29
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Vettel disappointed to miss out on championship
Sebastian Vettel admits that it is disappointing to have missed out on this year's world championship. The German saw rival Lewis Hamilton clinch his fourth world title at t...

29 Oct 2017 22:59
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Verstappen entranced after "perfect" race in Mexico
Max Verstappen picked up his third Formula 1 victory in Mexico, overtaking pole-sitter Sebastian Vettel at the start of the race. The Dutchman pulled off an impressive move arou...

29 Oct 2017 22:26
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Hamilton: "Fourth world title doesn't seem real"
Lewis Hamilton secured his fourth Formula 1 world championship on Sunday, despite only crossing the line in ninth place at the Mexican Grand Prix. The Briton was involved in a f...

29 Oct 2017 21:52
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Tost, Sainz tip Kvyat to rebuild F1 career
Franz Tost and Carlos Sainz have tipped Daniil Kvyat to bounce back from his axe from the Red Bull programme. The young Russian quickly scaled the peak of the energy drink compa...

29 Oct 2017 18:14
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Force India would release Ocon to Mercedes
Force India has acknowledged it may lose Esteban Ocon after 2018. The impressive young Frenchman is staying alongside Sergio Perez next year, but he also remains part of the Mer...

29 Oct 2017 17:20
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Carey labels Hamilton as "best possible ambassador" for F1
Chase Carey says he is delighted with the likely outcome of Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix. Although Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel could win from pole, it is Mercedes' Ham...

29 Oct 2017 16:35
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Ricciardo to take engine penalty for Mexican GP
Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed that he will take a grid penalty for the Mexican Grand Prix, due to Red Bull changing his engine. The Australian qualified in seventh place, almos...

29 Oct 2017 16:06
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Ericsson satisfied after strong qualifying performance
Marcus Ericsson was left feeling very positive on Saturday after he qualified in an impressive sixteenth position, matching his performance last weekend in Austin. The Swede got...

29 Oct 2017 15:43
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Grosjean hoping for turnaround on a "tough weekend"
Romain Grosjean says that he is holding out hope for a bit more success at Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix after a so far miserable weekend. The Frenchman qualified nineteenth, ...

29 Oct 2017 15:21
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Bottas thought he could fight for pole position
Valtteri Bottas admits that he is disappointed following qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix. The Finn will line up in fourth place, sharing the second row with teammate Lewis...

29 Oct 2017 14:48
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Wolff says Ecclestone collusion claims 'nonsense'
Toto Wolff has described as "nonsense" claims that Bernie Ecclestone, the FIA and Mercedes have helped Ferrari to be more competitive. The claims were made this week b...

29 Oct 2017 14:05
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Vettel reveals he nearly lost the car on pole lap
Sebastian Vettel has admitted that he very nearly lost his car on his lap that secured him pole position. The German pipped Max Verstappen in the final moments of the session to...

28 Oct 2017 23:12
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Ricciardo "super frustrated" after qualifying in seventh place
Daniel Ricciardo admits that he is feeling very frustrated following qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix. The Australian will line-up in seventh position after a very difficul...

28 Oct 2017 22:23
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Hamilton still not thinking about title after Mexico qualifying
Lewis Hamilton says that he is still not thinking about winning his fourth world championship, something he could do at tomorrow's Mexican Grand Prix. If the Briton man...

28 Oct 2017 21:40
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Ricciardo in no rush to decide future
Daniel Ricciardo says he is calm despite the fact F1's top three teams appear to have set their direction in terms of drivers for the future. In Austin, the Australian was s...

28 Oct 2017 19:31
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Four candidates in the running to replace Massa for 2018
Including an increasingly impatient Felipe Massa, there are now five serious candidates to be Lance Stroll's 2018 teammate at Williams. It is believed team co-owner Pa...

28 Oct 2017 18:56
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Verstappen not worried about Red Bull engine future
Max Verstappen insists he is "not worried" about Red Bull's current engine situation. As it stands, Renault is standing by its 2018 commitment to the energy drink ...

28 Oct 2017 18:26
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Tost admits "high possibility" for Gasly-Hartley line-up in 2018
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost admits that there is a high possibility that Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley will line up for Toro Rosso in 2017. Gasly made his debut...

28 Oct 2017 17:04
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Magnussen gets the all clear by FIA doctor
Kevin Magnussen has received the all-clear from the FIA doctor following a fitness test. The Dane reported after the first two practice sessions that he was feeling unwell and h...

28 Oct 2017 16:27
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Ecclestone claims FIA helped Ferrari to win
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he, the FIA and rival teams would often "help" Ferrari to be more successful in Formula 1: "F1 is Ferrari, and Fe...

28 Oct 2017 15:06
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Magnussen to undergo checks before Saturday running
Kevin Magnussen will face a fitness test at the Mexican Grand Prix on Saturday before he is deemed fit to partake in the rest of the weekend. The Dane missed the drivers' br...

28 Oct 2017 14:28
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Red Bull defend decision to split from Kvyat
Red Bull has defended its decision to sever all ties with Daniil Kvyat. The energy drink team confirmed on the build-up to the Mexican Grand Prix that the Russian would not agai...

28 Oct 2017 14:14
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Sauber not ready to name 2018 drivers
Boss Frederic Vasseur is refusing to say who will drive for Sauber in 2018. According to some, the Swiss team could do a clean sweep and oust both Pascal Wehrlein and Marcus Eri...

28 Oct 2017 13:37
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Hartley: "The pressure only gets bigger"
Brendon Hartley says that the pressure is mounting now that he has emerged as a clear contender for a full-time drive with Toro Rosso for 2018. The Kiwi joined the Red Bull juni...

28 Oct 2017 13:03
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Ricciardo expecting close fight in Mexico
Following the first two practice sessions in Mexico, Daniel Ricciardo says that he is expecting a close fight between the top three teams. After the afternoon session on Friday,...

28 Oct 2017 12:36
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Horner labels Kvyat as a "good candidate" for Williams drive
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that Daniil Kvyat is a "good candidate" for Williams. Kvyat was dropped by Toro Rosso earlier this week, with Red Bul...

28 Oct 2017 12:09
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Alonso and Vandoorne receive grid penalties for Mexican GP
Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne will start this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix from the back of the grid. The pair have once again been handed a fistful of grid penaltie...

27 Oct 2017 19:57
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Sainz denies improving image after Renault switch
Carlos Sainz has denied he has had to change his personal image after switching from Toro Rosso to Renault. When driving for the Red Bull-owned team, the young Spaniard was main...

27 Oct 2017 19:23
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Alonso "expecting" to receive grid penalty for Mexican GP
Fernando Alonso says that he is braced to receive another grid penalty for this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix. Alonso suffered from an engine failure at the race at Aust...

25 Oct 2017 10:03
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Celis Jr to drive FP1 at Mexico for Force India
Force India will field an all Mexican line-up during the first free practice session at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez this weekend. Alfonso Celis Jr will step in for Esteban ...

25 Oct 2017 09:35
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Alonso to race at Rolex 24 with United Autosports
Fernando Alonso will contest in the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2018 with United Autosports. The race is a preparation for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which Alonso has already stated hi...

24 Oct 2017 15:01
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Lauda labels Verstappen penalty as the worst he's seen
Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda has said that the stewards' decision to penalise Max Verstappen at the US Grand Prix is the worst decision he's ever seen in F...

23 Oct 2017 09:36
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Bottas rues tyre wear which cost a podium finish
Valtteri Bottas says that tyre struggles at the back end of the United States Grand Prix cost him a spot on the podium. The Finn was running in third place before being caught b...

23 Oct 2017 01:34
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Kvyat hails his "best race of the season"
Daniil Kvyat claims that the United States Grand Prix was his best race of the 2017 season. The Russian returned to the sport as a replacement for Carlos Sainz who made his debu...

23 Oct 2017 01:12
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Raikkonen had no idea why Verstappen received post-race penalty
Kimi Raikkonen has revealed that he didn't know why Max Verstappen was penalised following the US Grand Prix. Verstappen overtook Raikkonen on the final lap but was deemed t...

23 Oct 2017 00:36
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Vettel: "No real secret that Mercedes was faster"
Sebastian Vettel says that it was no real secret that Mercedes was faster than Ferrari at the United States Grand Prix. Vettel took the lead of the race off the line but found h...

22 Oct 2017 23:53
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Verstappen slams "idiot steward" after US GP penalty
Max Verstappen has lashed out at an "idiot steward" who penalised him for his overtake on Kimi Raikkonen on the final lap of the US Grand Prix. Verstappen was found gu...

22 Oct 2017 23:46
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Wolff "so happy" after securing fourth championship in Austin
Mercedes boss Toto Wolf says that he is delighted following the United States Grand Prix, where the Silver Arrows picked up its fourth consecutive constructor's championship...

22 Oct 2017 23:35
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Hamilton wins in Austin, Mercedes crowned constructor's champions
Lewis Hamilton has won his sixth United States Grand Prix and his fifth at the Circuit of the Americas. The Briton didn't wrap up the driver's standings as title rival S...

22 Oct 2017 22:39
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Vandoorne to start last after MGU-H change
Stoffel Vandoorne is set to start the United States Grand Prix from the back of the grid after another penalty was handed his way. Following a last minute power unit change by H...

22 Oct 2017 19:30
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Horner warns Ricciardo over "number 2" role at Mercedes or Ferrari
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has warned Daniel Ricciardo that he will only be a number 2 driver if he joins Mercedes or Ferrari in 2019. After Max Verstappen extended his...

22 Oct 2017 17:35
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How Lewis Hamilton can win the championship in Austin
Lewis Hamilton can officially win the 2017 world championship on Sunday and claim his fourth world title. The Briton holds a 59-point gap to rival Sebastian Vettel in the champi...

22 Oct 2017 17:10
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