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F1 confirms the next classic race it will stream
Formula 1 has announced the next classic race that it will stream to entertain fans amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At 7 PM BST on YouTube, the F1 channel will show the ...

15 Apr 2020 12:56
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Watch LIVE: Verstappen competes in the Supercars ESeries

Max Verstappen's stream Watch live video from MaxVerstappen on www.twitch.tv ...

15 Apr 2020 10:09
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Chip Ganassi Racing fires Kyle Larson for using racial slur
Chip Ganassi Racing has announced that it has officially severed ties with Kyle Larson after the 27-year-old used a racial slur while competing on iRacing last week. The Califo...

14 Apr 2020 17:32
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Verstappen reveals livery for Supercars ESeries entry
Max Verstappen has unveiled the livery he will use for his inaugural race in the Supercars ESeries event on Wednesday. On Monday, the Australian Supercars series announced that...

14 Apr 2020 12:59
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Button lists the six best drivers he has raced against
Jenson Button has listed the six best drivers he competed against during his 17-year stint in Formula 1. The Briton made his debut in 2000 and walked away from a full-time seat...

14 Apr 2020 12:37
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Brundle wonders if Vettel deliberately sabotaged his 2014 season
Former grand prix driver Martin Brundle raised questions over Sebastian Vettel deliberately sabotaging his 2014 season in order to trigger a release clause from his Re...

14 Apr 2020 10:54
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French Grand Prix set to be called off following government restrictions
The 2020 French Grand Prix is set to be postponed after the government in France announced a ban on mass gatherings until mid-July. The opening nine races of the 2020 F1 season...

14 Apr 2020 09:21
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NASCAR suspends Larson following racial slur incident
NASCAR has announced that it has suspended Kyle Larson following his racial slur incident from Sunday night. The Californian-born racer, who was part of the Drive for Dive...

13 Apr 2020 17:34
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Verstappen joins Supercars Eseries grid as wildcard driver
Max Verstappen has joined the Supercars grid for the All-Star ESeries for this week's rounds at Silverstone and Barcelona. The opening two rounds of the championship were h...

13 Apr 2020 14:26
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NASCAR's Kyle Larson caught saying racial slur during livestream
NASCAR's Kyle Larson has come under fire for blurting out a racial slur during an online race with fellow professional racers on iRacing. The 27-year-old was competing in a...

13 Apr 2020 12:52
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Video: Latest shots of the Zandvoort Circuit
The 2020 Dutch Grand Prix has been postponed, however the Zandvoort circuit is still hopeful that it will host its first race in 35 years later this season. Latest shots from th...

13 Apr 2020 11:11
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Toto Wolff: Stirling Moss' driver type will never be seen again
Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff has paid tribute to Sir Stirling Moss following the Briton's death on Sunday. The 16-time F1 grand prix winner had close ties to ...

13 Apr 2020 09:44
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Tributes made to the deceased Sir Stirling Moss
Sir Stirling Moss died on April 12th, 2020 with his wife Lady Susie Moss by his bedside. During the morning of Easter Sunday, tributes have been pouring in on social media for t...

12 Apr 2020 12:45
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Sir Stirling Moss dies, aged 90
16-time Formula 1 grand prix winner Sir Stirling Moss has died at 90 years of age. The Briton competed in 66 F1 races and is often labelled as the greatest F1 driver to never w...

12 Apr 2020 12:15
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Video: A lap of the Hanoi Street Circuit in the Mercedes simulator
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11 Apr 2020 12:32
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F1 drivers form virtual championship for coronavirus charity
A new 'Race for the World' sim racing championship featuring six Formula 1 drivers has been formed, with the aim of raising $100,000 dollars for a COVID-19 charity. Ove...

11 Apr 2020 10:23
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Renault puts 'vast majority' of F1 staff on furlough
Renault has announced that it has placed a vast majority of its Formula 1 staff on furlough amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this week, it was confirmed that the ...

10 Apr 2020 19:09
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Zandvoort: 'Unthinkable' to host 2020 event behind closed doors
The return of the Dutch Grand Prix should be celebrated as a party and it is “unthinkable” for it to be held behind closed doors, affirms the race's sportin...

10 Apr 2020 11:22
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Todt: Coronavirus could see F1 lose teams
FIA president Jean Todt believes Formula 1 could see some of its teams drop off the grid due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 2020 season has been put on hold, as the opening n...

10 Apr 2020 09:57
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Lammers: Why not hold F1 races on Tuesday or Wednesday?
Racing director of the Dutch Grand Prix Jan Lammers has questioned why Formula 1 can't host races during weekdays. The sport has traditionally held the grand prix on a Sund...

09 Apr 2020 16:55
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FIA: Ferrari stopped release of engine investigation findings
Ferrari is stopping the FIA from releasing full details of its findings from the investigation into the Scuderia team's 2019 power unit, FIA president Jean Todt has rev...

09 Apr 2020 11:43
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19-race season possible with July start - Brawn
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn states that the 2020 season could feature 19 races even if the opening round was held in July. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a halt to th...

09 Apr 2020 09:21
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Video: Chaos during the Supercars ESeries at Monza
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08 Apr 2020 14:30
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Portimao receives FIA Grade 1 FIA licence
The Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal has received an FIA Grade 1 licence, meaning it is now eligible to host a Formula 1 race. Portugal has been present on t...

08 Apr 2020 13:37
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Canada joins list of postponed races in 2020
The Canadian Grand Prix has become the ninth race on the F1 calendar to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic following confirmation that the event has been postponed. The Circu...

07 Apr 2020 20:11
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F1 extends mandatory factory shutdowns
The FIA has confirmed that Formula 1 team's compulsory factory shutdowns have been extended from 21 days to 35 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Last month, it was anno...

07 Apr 2020 18:08
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F1 reveals the next classic race it will stream
Formula 1 has announced the next classic race that will be streamed on its social platforms for fans to enjoy. On Wednesday, April 8th, viewers will be able to tune into the 19...

07 Apr 2020 17:42
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Mercedes breathing aid device made freely available
Mercedes has confirmed that the breathing aid device that it has produced in partnership with the University College London have been made freely available. Just over a week ag...

07 Apr 2020 12:24
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Ferrari raises race winning flag at Maranello for Leclerc's virtual victory
Ferrari has practiced its usual race-winning tradition of raising a Ferrari flag at Maranello following Charles Leclerc's Virtual Vietnam Grand Prix triumph on Sunday. ...

07 Apr 2020 10:33
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F1 staff placed on furlough, Carey takes pay cut
Formula 1 has placed over 200 of its staff members on furlough during the coronavirus pandemic crisis, while CEO Chase Carey has taken a pay cut. The McLaren, Williams and Raci...

07 Apr 2020 10:07
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Williams puts staff members on furlough amid coronavirus crisis
Williams has become the second team to announce that it has put some of its staff members on furlough due to the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, it was confirmed that Carlos S...

06 Apr 2020 14:36
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Giovinazzi: F1 Esports a good way to 'keep sharp'
Antonio Giovinazzi believes competing in Formula 1 Esport races is a good method of keeping his driving skills sharp amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 has delayed...

06 Apr 2020 14:20
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Ron Dennis donates £1 million to feed UK health workers
Former McLaren CEO Ron Dennis has pledged £1 million to feed workers of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic....

06 Apr 2020 11:04
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'Fragile' F1 could lose up to four teams - Brown
Formula 1 is in a fragile state due to the coronavirus pandemic and risks losing up to four teams as a result, according to McLaren team principal Zak Brown. The start of the 2...

06 Apr 2020 09:44
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Leclerc dominates to win Virtual Vietnam Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc dominated the Formula 1 Vietnam Virtual Grand Prix to take the race win ahead of Renault junior Christian Lundgaard and George Russell. Lundgaard set the f...

05 Apr 2020 22:14
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Who's racing in the Virtual Vietnam Grand Prix?
The second Virtual Grand Prix takes places later today, around the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. The event is taking place as a means of entertainment on the same weekend t...

05 Apr 2020 13:56
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Video: Leclerc answers questions from fans
Recently, Sebastian Vettel took part in a fan Q&A session. Now, it's his teammate Charles Leclerc's turn! ...

04 Apr 2020 14:58
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Horner: Factory shutdown could be extended into May
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that it's likely that Formula 1's factory shutdown will be extended beyond the end of April. In light of the coronavir...

04 Apr 2020 09:34
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Button returns to McLaren for Melbourne's Virtual Grand Prix
Formula 1 has announced that Jenson Button will take part in this weekend's Virtual Grand Prix race at Albert Park, racing for McLaren. The 2009 world champion spent 17 sea...

03 Apr 2020 19:22
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Giovinazzi joins the grid for F1's upcoming Virtual GP
A sixth current Formula 1 driver has joined the grid for the upcoming Virtual Grand Prix at Albert Park, as Antonio Giovinazzi becomes the latest confirmation for the race. Gio...

03 Apr 2020 13:26
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Norris shaves head after raising racing money for charity
Lando Norris has shaven his head after promising to do so following a £10,000 fundraiser for charities fighting the coronavirus. The McLaren driver broadcasted the event ...

03 Apr 2020 10:11
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Stroll labels Aston Martin's F1 project 'the most exciting thing' in recent F1 memory
Aston Martin's full-time return to the pinnacle of motorsport is the most exciting thing that's happened in recent Formula 1 memory, says team owner Lawrence Stroll...

02 Apr 2020 13:40
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Hamilton: Humans have got 'out of control'
Lewis Hamilton believes the human race has “got out of control” and is hopeful that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic will help things change for the better. The COV...

02 Apr 2020 12:40
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Leclerc, Albon and Russell among five F1 drivers signed up for second Virtual GP
Five current Formula 1 drivers have signed up to take part in the second Virtual Grand Prix this weekend. Charles Leclerc will race along with Alexander Albon and George Russel...

02 Apr 2020 11:52
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Szafnauer sees no Aston Martin role for Wolff in 2021
Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer says he does not expect Toto Wolff to join Aston Martin in 2021. Wolff, who has overseen Mercedes' success throughout Formu...

02 Apr 2020 11:31
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Horner: Marko's 'Corona Camp' comment was never a serious suggestion
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner affirms that Dr Helmut Marko's controversial 'Corona Camp' comment was never taken as a serious suggestion within Red Bull. ...

01 Apr 2020 15:59
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Aston Martin's 2021 return to F1 made official
Aston Martin's return to Formula 1 in 2021 has officially been confirmed following approval of a £260 million investment from Racing Point team owner Lawrence Str...

01 Apr 2020 13:19
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Silverstone sets deadline to decide on 2020 British GP
With the Formula 1 calendar in doubt, Silverstone has outlined when it will make a decision regarding the British Grand Prix in 2020. The event is set to take place from July 1...

01 Apr 2020 12:24
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FIA announces F1 changes in response to coronavirus pandemic
The FIA has confirmed a number of changes that will be implemented amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. While it was previously announced that the 2021 technical regulations ...

31 Mar 2020 14:16
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Vettel reportedly offered new contract with pay cut
According to reports, Ferrari has offered Sebastian Vettel a new contract at the team involving a pay cut for the four-time world champion. Vettel's current contract with t...

31 Mar 2020 13:43
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Seven F1 teams to start production of ventilators this week
Seven Formula 1 teams will begin the production of ventilators this week, as they help medical officials deal with the task of assisting those struggling with the COVID-19 ...

31 Mar 2020 09:21
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Norris set to shave off hair after achieving donations milestone
Lando Norris has pledged to shave off his hair after achieving $12,000 in donations while streaming on Twitch. The McLaren driver was raising money to help the combat against t...

30 Mar 2020 12:49
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Marko: Red Bull considered deliberately infecting its drivers with coronavirus
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says the team considered infecting its four Formula 1 drivers with COVID-19 at a 'Corona Camp' in order to make them immune to the virus...

30 Mar 2020 10:49
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Mercedes F1 producing breathing aids for coronavirus patients
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has assisted in the production of a new breathing aid device aimed at keeping people out of intensive care amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Wi...

30 Mar 2020 09:35
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Coulthard: F1 races could soon start without spectators
David Coulthard believes that Formula 1 races could return in the near future amid the global coronavirus pandemic. The opening eight races of the 2020 F1 season have been affe...

29 Mar 2020 12:57
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Vettel could take on engineering role after driving career ends
Sebastian Vettel admits that he could take on an engineering role once his driving career comes to an end. Entering the final year of his Ferrari contract, Vettel's whereab...

28 Mar 2020 15:51
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Perez, Stroll set to compete in virtual F1 races
Racing Point drivers Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll are set to take part in the Formula 1 ESport races later this year. Last weekend, F1 held its first official Virtual Grand Pr...

28 Mar 2020 10:09
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F1 confirms the seven teams assisting with ventilator production for coronavirus patients
Formula 1 has confirmed the seven teams that are assisting in the production of ventilators amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The scheme, which has been labelled 'Proj...

27 Mar 2020 17:48
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Formula 1 to stream the 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday
Formula 1 has announced that it will stream the 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix this Saturday, free to watch. Often labelled as the 'Duel in the Desert', the race saw Lewis Ham...

27 Mar 2020 14:17
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Ocon: Australian GP cancellation was 'quite a shock'
Esteban Ocon admits that it was “quite a shock” to hear about the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix earlier this month, hours before the first free practice ...

27 Mar 2020 12:59
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Bottas: Best way to beat Hamilton is to focus on myself
Valtteri Bottas affirms the best way for him to beat teammate Lewis Hamilton and become a world champion is to focus on the job he himself is doing. 2020 is the fourth year tha...

27 Mar 2020 10:02
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Haas confirms Fittipaldi, Deletraz as 2020 test and reserve drivers
Haas has announced that Pietro Fittipaldi and Louis Deletraz will handle test and reserve driver duties for the 2020 season. Fittipaldi joined Haas as a test driver in 2019 and...

26 Mar 2020 13:59
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18 races in six months is 'crazy' - Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen says that hosting up to 18 races in the second half of 2020 would be a “crazy” objective for Formula 1 to carry out. The start of the current season...

26 Mar 2020 13:40
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Racing Point: 2021 rules delay doesn't mean teams can take it easy
Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer affirms that teams will not be able to “take it easy” in relation to the new regulations when factories re-open. The usu...

26 Mar 2020 12:21
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Ricciardo upset by Monaco cancellation: 'That one hurt me'
Daniel Ricciardo admits that he was hurt by the cancellation of the Monaco Grand Prix for the 2020 season. While most of the races so far impacted by the coronavirus have been ...

26 Mar 2020 11:57
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Sainz 'very much part' of McLaren's medium to long-term project
Carlos Sainz says he is “very much part” of McLaren's medium to long-term project, and he is not thinking about moves elsewhere. The Spaniard has been linked to...

26 Mar 2020 09:48
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Canadian GP organiser 'realistic' over 2020 event
The organisers of the Candian Grand Prix says he is realistic over the race being held in 2020. As it stands, the event is set to open the 2020 Formula 1 season, as the previou...

25 Mar 2020 14:53
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Brundle: “Tide is turning” in Hamilton/Verstappen supremacy fight
Ex-Formula 1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle believes the “tide is turning” for F1's most supreme driver. In the turbo-hybrid era, Lewis Hamilton has won fi...

24 Mar 2020 13:49
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Malaysia 2013: “Multi 21 Seb. Multi 21.”
In what was one of the more fiery intra-team relationship's in recent years, Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber's tense Red Bull partnership reached boiling point on this ...

24 Mar 2020 11:06
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Ocon: I didn't know about Mercedes' DAS system
Esteban Ocon claims that he was unaware of the Dual Axis Steering (DAS) system Mercedes introduced for the 2020 Formula 1 season. At pre-season testing, the Silver Arrows made ...

24 Mar 2020 10:29
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