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Hamilton set for 5-place grid penalty
Lewis Hamilton has been hit with a five-place grid penalty for the Austrian Grand Prix, following an unauthorised gearbox change. Cars are required to run six races with a ...

07 Jul 2017 19:43
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Stroll reprimanded for crossing the pit lane entry line
Lance Stroll has been reprimanded in Austria after the rookie Canadian was found to have crossed the white line entering the pitlane. Drivers are required to stay inside the pai...

07 Jul 2017 18:26
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Hamilton: "The car feels fantastically fast"
Lewis Hamilton ended Friday practice as arguably the happiest man. The Brit topped the timesheets in both practice sessions today. While his advantage is FP2 was slashed heavily...

07 Jul 2017 17:41
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Vettel reckons Mercedes is the team to beat in Austria
Sebastian Vettel believes that Mercedes are the favourites this weekend in Austria after the first two practice sessions. Lewis Hamilton topped the time sheets in both outings, ...

07 Jul 2017 16:56
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Video: Renault R26 in the Codemasters F1 2017 game
Codemasters has revealed the next classic car to feature in the F1 2017 game, with the Renault R26 available to drive. The car, driven by Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichell...

07 Jul 2017 16:31
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Mercedes, McLaren and Honda to sit together at press conference
There has been a change in the listings for this afternoon's press conference which is held for team principals, engineers and other important team personnel. Ferrari team b...

07 Jul 2017 16:05
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Massa hoping Kubica is "strong enough" for F1 return
Felipe Massa agrees that it would be a fantastic story for Formula 1 if Robert Kubica returned to the sport. Kubica is rumoured to be in contention for the Renault seat in 2018 ...

07 Jul 2017 15:59
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Hamilton stays ahead after FP2 in Austria
Lewis Hamilton kept his place at the top of the timesheets after the second practice session in Austria, setting a time of 1:05.483. The lap was half a second quicker than the t...

07 Jul 2017 15:31
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Horner denies Sainz will leave Toro Rosso after 2017 season
Chrisitan Horner is adamant that Carlos Sainz will be racing for Toro Rosso in 2018 after the Spaniard declared it was unlikely he would be sticking around for a fourth sea...

07 Jul 2017 14:57
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Wehrlein: "Sauber atmosphere different after Kaltenborn departure"
Pascal Wehrlein has admitted that the atmosphere at Sauber has somewhat changed since Monisha Kaltenborn left the team. In the build up to the race in Baku two weeks ago, the te...

07 Jul 2017 12:56
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Alonso dismisses Vettel, Hamilton comments
Fernando Alonso has brushed aside comments made by Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel in yesterday's press conference. Both men were asked about the possibility of having A...

07 Jul 2017 12:31
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Williams admit Massa could stay for the 2018 season
Felipe Massa could be set to stay at Williams for the 2018 season, as the team is very happy with his performances so far this year. The Brazilian announced his retirement last ...

07 Jul 2017 12:03
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Hamilton ends FP1 top of the timesheets
Lewis Hamilton has started his weekend off in Austria in fine form, setting a lap time of 1:05.975. The Brit's lap was set on the soft compound, the hardest of the three bro...

07 Jul 2017 11:10
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Photos:Thursday at the Red Bull Ring
Yesterday, drivers faced the media in Speilberg one day before the track action begins. Even though there are no beautiful cars to see just yet, we have a nice selection of phot...

07 Jul 2017 10:16
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Brown wants more races in Asia on the calendar
Zak Brown says that he feels there is more room for Formula 1 in Asia as F1 looks to grow its market. We already have iconic and fan favourite races in places such as Japan and ...

07 Jul 2017 09:27
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Sainz says fourth year at Toro Rosso is "unlikely"
Carlos Sainz admits that another year at Toro Rosso is unlikely for him as he targets bigger and better things for 2018. Sainz joined the Red Bull junior team in 2015 alongside ...

06 Jul 2017 17:12
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Hamilton retains "utmost repsect" for title rival Vettel
Lewis Hamilton has not lost any respect for rival Sebastian Vettel despite the controversial clash at Baku. Vettel drove up alongside the Mercedes driver and bumped into hi...

06 Jul 2017 15:59
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Sirotkin to get FP1 outing in Austria for Renault
Sergey Sirotkin will return to the track in Austria this weekend, as he gets his third FP1 outing of the season. The Russian will be in the seat of Nico Hulkenberg for the first...

06 Jul 2017 15:57
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Alonso not optimistic over new Honda upgrade
With Honda introducing a new upgrade this weekend in Austria, Fernando Alonso is not staying as optimistic. Honda has struggled this season in terms of power and reliability, an...

06 Jul 2017 15:43
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Pirelli choose softest compounds for US GP
Pirelli has announced the tyre compounds that they will be bringing to the Italian Grand Prix this September. The marque will ship its soft, super soft and ultra soft ...

06 Jul 2017 15:12
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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 four elements of any part of the power unit before penalties start ...

06 Jul 2017 13:47
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Ricciardo urges Verstappen to "keep his chin up" through tough period

Daniel Ricciardo has urged teammate Max Verstappen to keep his chin up amid the struggle the Dutchman is going through. Verstappen has had a poor run of luck in 2017, having ret...

06 Jul 2017 13:17
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Whiting retirement rumours re-surface
Fresh rumours that Formula 1's Race Director Charlie Whiting is set to retire have once again come to light. Whiting has been Race Director and Safety Delegate of ...

06 Jul 2017 12:43
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Cosworth present at recent F1 engine meeting
Talk of Formula 1's new engine rules is starting to come to light, as a meeting was held this week to discuss the next set of regulations. Attending the meeting was a large ...

06 Jul 2017 12:16
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Carey denies targeting 25-race F1 calendar
Chase Carey has denied that Liberty Media is targeting 25 race calendars for the future. When Liberty took over the sport at the start of the year, it was suggested they wanted ...

06 Jul 2017 11:41
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Alonso ruing lack of competitiveness over the last few years
Fernando Alonso admits that the last number of years in his Formula 1 career have been very tough, as the talented Spaniard has languished near the back of the grid. A move in 2...

06 Jul 2017 11:16
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F2: Marciello moves to Trident, Canamasas to Rapax
Raffaele Marciello will make a return to Formula 2 this weekend in Austria, as the Italian has secured an outing for Trident. He will be taking the seat of Sergio Canamasas who ...

06 Jul 2017 10:41
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Trailer for Williams documentary
This summer, the Williams Formula 1 team will release a documentary reflecting on the story so far for the privateer team. Frank Williams founded the squad forty years ago and h...

06 Jul 2017 10:02
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Schedule for press conference in Austria
The FIA has finally released the names of the drivers that will face the press later today. Usually, Formula 1's governing body release the names on Wednesday, however, this...

06 Jul 2017 09:37
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Red Bull Ring goes from 9 corners to 10
The FIA has announced that there will be a change is the number of corners around the Red Bull Ring for 2017. F1 viewers have known the track that returned in 2014 to possess ni...

05 Jul 2017 17:58
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Webber calls for an end to engine grid penalties
Ex-F1 driver Mark Webber would like to see a halt to drivers being handed grid penalties when engine parts fail. The Australian doesn't agree with the fact a driver has to s...

05 Jul 2017 17:12
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Barrichello admits it was "difficult to adjust" after F1 exit
Rubens Barrichello found it difficult to adjust his life after ending his lengthy period of racing in Formula 1 at the end of 2011. The veteran lost his seat at Williams to...

05 Jul 2017 16:40
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Villeneuve claims Stroll's private testing is "not fair"
Jacques Villeneuve has once again hit out at Lance Stroll, this time stating that the private testing that the Williams driver is doing is "unfair". Prior to the Azerb...

05 Jul 2017 15:54
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Video: Felipe Massa on his eventful career
Starting out as a rookie in 2002, Felipe Massa has become one of the most iconic names in motorsport, with a Formula 1 career spanning over 15 years. Coming out of retirem...

05 Jul 2017 15:11
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Chase Carey: "A little drama on the track can not hurt"
Liberty Media does not mind the incident between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton in Baku and think such a huge fuss shouldn't have been caused. After Vettel received no ...

05 Jul 2017 14:44
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Villeneuve doesn't regret harsh Stroll comments
Jacques Villeneuve is not sorry for the comments he made surrounding Lance Stroll at the start of the season. The 1997 F1 world champion was highly critical of the abilities of ...

05 Jul 2017 12:47
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Hakkinen: "F1 talks too early for Mick Schumacher"
Double world champion Mika Hakkinen says that it is too early for Mick Schumacher to enter talks over a Formula 1 deal. Hakkinen was one of many rivals of the legendary Mic...

05 Jul 2017 12:10
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Paul Ricard bids for 2018 winter test
The Circuit Paul Ricard will return to the calendar next season, hosting the first French Grand Prix since 2008. The Paul Ricard circuit hasn't held a Grand Prix since 1990 ...

05 Jul 2017 11:45
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Mercedes hitting the sweet spot more often, warns Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has stated that the team is starting to hit the sweet spot more often now, sending a warning shot to Ferrari. Mercedes has struggled with consistency&nb...

05 Jul 2017 11:16
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Stroll happy to return to familiar Red Bull Ring
Lance Stroll will, for the first time this season, turn up at a track he has raced at before in Austria. Stroll competed at the Red Bull Ring in the FIA European Formula 3 ...

05 Jul 2017 10:48
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A look back at Austria: 1975
In the build-up to this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix we are looking back at some classic races from the event’s history. This time looking at the 1975 Grand Prix, i...

05 Jul 2017 10:23
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Robert Kubica gives himself "80 to 90 percent" chance of returning
Robert Kubica could be on the verge of a new Formula 1 deal, as he states he has 80 to 90 percent chance of making a full-time return to the pinnacle of motorsport. The Pole dri...

05 Jul 2017 10:01
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Video: How Takuma Sato and Andretti Autosport won the Indy500
The Indy 500 was a memorable race, with a lot of focus on Fernando Alonso. Despite his race-day not going to plan, Andretti Autosport still celebrated when the chequered flag wa...

05 Jul 2017 09:34
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Esteban Ocon moving on after Perez bust ups
Esteban Ocon will not linger on the recent tensions between himself and teammate Sergio Perez. The two have made headlines over the last two races in Azerbaijan and Canada. At t...

04 Jul 2017 17:38
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F3: Makino out for 2 months with a broken wrist
Hitech racer Tadasuke Makino has confirmed that he has been forced to the sidelines after breaking his wrist and finger at the Norisring last weekend. The Honda protege made con...

04 Jul 2017 16:31
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Kvyat not letting poor Austria record hold him back
Daniil Kvyat is not one for statistics but still doesn't take pleasure in the fact that he has never scored a point around the Red Bull Ring. Having raced in Austria, three ...

04 Jul 2017 15:22
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Kubica to test with Renault again
Robert Kubica will once again step in behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car as Renault has granted the Pole another opportunity to test. Kubica drove an F1 car for the first time ...

04 Jul 2017 14:46
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Wolff comments won't silent informative Jordan
Eddie Jordan will not put a stop to his predictions despite criticism from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. Wolff had stern words for Jordan after the Irishman made the suggestion that...

04 Jul 2017 12:58
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Abiteboul: "No victories until 2019"
Cyril Abiteboul has played down suggestions that Renault will spring a surprise with its 2018 package and leap up the pecking order, The French team is in its second year as a m...

04 Jul 2017 12:40
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Video: On board at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed held its annual event last weekend, bringing together plenty of motorsport fans. On show were some of the most iconic Formula 1 cars from the...

04 Jul 2017 12:15
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F1 targets lighter engines for 2021
With talk beginning to form about engine rules for 2021, weight has emerged as an important factor when forming the new regulations. Today, the engine working group will hold ta...

04 Jul 2017 11:34
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Tyre selections for British Grand Prix
Pirelli has announced the tyre selections each driver has made for the British Grand Prix this year. The race will take place the weekend immediately following the Austrian Gran...

04 Jul 2017 11:08
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Alesi confirmed as Ambassador of Circuit Paul Ricard
Jean Alesi has been confirmed as the Ambassador and Advisor by the Circuit Paul Ricard, which will host the French Grand Prix next season. Formula 1 will have a race in France f...

04 Jul 2017 10:53
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Vettel: "I overreacted and offer my apologies to Lewis"
Sebastian Vettel has officially apologised for the incident in Baku, where he received a 10 second stop/go penalty. Vettel swiped into Hamilton under the safety car, prompt...

04 Jul 2017 10:04
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Alonso staying optimistic for Austrian GP
Fernando Alonso admits he is feeling optimistic ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend. The Spaniard travels to Spielberg in somewhat high spirits after securing his firs...

04 Jul 2017 09:32
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The circuit for New York ePrix
New York will play host to a double header next month as Formula E heads to the Big Apple for the penultimate round of the 2016/17 season. While Formula 1 has bee dreaming for y...

04 Jul 2017 09:02
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Sebastian Vettel to face no further action
The FIA has announced that Sebastian Vettel will not face any more action over the incident with Lewis Hamilton in Baku. Today in Paris, the governing body discussed whether the...

03 Jul 2017 20:16
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Renault aiming for fifth in the constructor standings
Renault is targeting a move up to fifth place in the constructor standings by the end of the season, despite currently sitting eighth, 19 points away from its target. Williams o...

03 Jul 2017 17:24
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Grand Prix in London for 2020?
With doubt now cast over the future of the British Grand Prix, London could take over as host if Silverstone organisers decide to pull out of its contract. Over the weekend, the...

03 Jul 2017 16:21
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Kubica ready to pounce on next F1 chance
Robert Kubica says that he is hoping that more test sessions in a Formula 1 car will arise soon so he can get the chance to prove himself. At the start of June, the Pole set 115...

03 Jul 2017 15:34
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Red Bull says loss of oil 'trick' hurt Ferrari
Speculation is mounting that a technical controversy is behind Ferrari's recent slump against rivals Mercedes. Ferrari started the season on a high, winning two out of the f...

03 Jul 2017 15:08
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Force India drivers cleared to race following collision
Force India has announced that Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez will be free to race for the rest of the season, despite disagreements coming at the last two events. In Canada, Oco...

03 Jul 2017 14:41
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Abiteboul imposing no ultimatum on Palmer
Renault’s Cyril Abiteboul has revealed that he isn’t imposing an ultimatum on Jolyon Palmer. Having failed to make an impression so far in 2017, being beaten by Nico...

03 Jul 2017 14:02
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Alonso admits Vandoorne start has been "difficult"
Fernando Alonso has admitted that his teammate has endured a "difficult" start to his Formula 1 career. Despite making his debut last season in Bahrain, Stoffel Vandoo...

03 Jul 2017 12:52
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Berger, Marko usher F1 to move on from Baku incident
Ex-Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger believes that Sebastian Vettel should face no further action following his incident with Lewis Hamilton at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. During t...

03 Jul 2017 11:55
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'Alonso targeting Mercedes or Ferrari for 2018'
Flavio Briatore has stated that Fernando Alonso is targeting a move to either Mercedes or Ferrari for 2018, as the Spaniard looks to get back behind the wheel of a championship ...

03 Jul 2017 11:45
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Jos Verstappen states his son is happy at Red Bull
Max Verstappen's father, Jos, states that his son is happy at Red Bull and his management is not searching for a way out of his contract. Verstappen has had a tough 2017 sea...

03 Jul 2017 11:16
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A look back at Austria: 1999
In the build-up to this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, we are looking back at some classic races from the event’s history. This time, we're looking at the 1999 A...

03 Jul 2017 10:24
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Video: Christian Horner previews Red Bull's home Grand Prix
With the Austrian Grand Prix playing host to Red Bull's home Grand Prix, the team will be hoping for a strong result to back up the unexpected win at Azerbaijan. Red Bull...

03 Jul 2017 10:19
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Timetable for the 2017 Austrian Grand Prix
This week, the Austrian Grand Prix hits our screens as the battle for the championship hots up. The paddock travels to the Red Bull Ring, which will host round nine of the 2017&...

03 Jul 2017 09:48
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