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Massa understands Ricciardo's Renault move
Felipe Massa says he can understand why Daniel Ricciardo decided to quit Red Bull. Ricciardo, one of F1's top drivers, is leaving the top three team at the end of the year ...

10 Aug 2018 12:25
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Perez has multiple options for 2019
Sergio Perez says he has "a number of options" to keep driving in formula one next year. The Mexican was recently among those who triggered Force India's administ...

10 Aug 2018 12:24
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New F1 rules coming in couple of weeks
F1 will announce more changes to the regulations "in the coming weeks". That is the news from Chase Carey, the sport's chief executive in the Liberty Media era. ...

10 Aug 2018 12:23
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De la Rosa warns against McLaren move for Sainz
Pedro de la Rosa is not sure an all-Spanish driver lineup at McLaren next year would be a "dream". Carlos Sainz is being linked with the seat alongside his friend and...

01 Aug 2018 08:41
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Renault hits back at Red Bull fury
Any niceties between Red Bull and Renault are now in the past. The two parties are splitting at the end of the year, with Red Bull moving to works Honda power. But tempers are...

01 Aug 2018 08:41
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Sirotkin 'calm' about F1 future
Sergey Sirotkin says he is not worried about his future. That is despite the fact that, in his rookie season, the Russian is dead last with the slowest car in the field. Sirot...

31 Jul 2018 08:30
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Three teams thwarting Force India sale
Three teams reportedly look set to make the sale and rescue of Force India more difficult. The Silverstone based team has been placed into administration, but there are several...

31 Jul 2018 08:30
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Vandoorne plays down Spa axe rumours
Stoffel Vandoorne says he is "very confident" he will still be a McLaren driver in four weeks' time. In Hungary, a rumour did the rounds that the British team wil...

31 Jul 2018 08:29
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Wolff looks ahead to Force India buyer
Toto Wolff says he is watching the situation at Force India very closely. With Mercedes, Sergio Perez and sponsor BWT all owed money, the Silverstone based team has been placed...

30 Jul 2018 10:47
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Verstappen slams 'sh-t' Renault engine

Max Verstappen has lashed out at Renault. In Hungary, the Dutchman was the latest to suffer due to a reliability problem with his Renault power unit. For 2019, Red Bull is swi...

30 Jul 2018 10:46
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Brown not sure when James Key will start work
Zak Brown says he does not know when James Key will start work as McLaren's new technical director. Toro Rosso owner Red Bull says it will not let the British engineer go, ...

30 Jul 2018 10:46
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Vandoorne axe within 2018 'unlikely' - Brown
The driver 'silly season' is racing on. In Hungary, rumours continued to gain strength that Carlos Sainz will be ousted by Renault, and replaced for 2019 by Esteban Oco...

30 Jul 2018 10:45
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Bottas plays down Wolff's 'wingman' comment
Valtteri Bottas his hit reverse gear after reacting angrily to the suggestion he is Lewis Hamilton's 'wingman'. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff used the 'wingman' ...

30 Jul 2018 10:45
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Winter testing in Bahrain not likely - Lowe
Plans to move winter testing for 2019 to Bahrain appear to have been derailed. We reported recently that, after the new track surface and freezing temperatures in Barcelona bad...

30 Jul 2018 10:44
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Ricciardo ready to announce Red Bull deal
Daniel Ricciardo and Red Bull are now ready to make an announcement about the future. Earlier, the Australian was flirting with a move to Ferrari or Mercedes, but it appears a ...

26 Jul 2018 11:37
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Williams to buy Mercedes gearbox in 2019
Williams will take a step towards becoming a Mercedes 'B team' in 2019. The once-great British team now has the slowest car on the grid, with its last champion Jacques ...

26 Jul 2018 11:37
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Alonso defends Vandoorne amid Sauber rumour
Fernando Alonso has leapt to the defence of his teammate Stoffel Vandoorne. It is believed McLaren is considering ousting the struggling Belgian in favour of young charger Land...

26 Jul 2018 11:36
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Ferrari move big risk for Leclerc - Vasseur
Frederic Vasseur says he is unsure how Charles Leclerc would adapt to life as a Ferrari driver. Monaco-born Leclerc is clearly one of the most highly rated F1 rookies in histor...

26 Jul 2018 11:36
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Red Bull not questioning Ferrari legality
Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull is not joining those who are pointing fingers of suspicion at Ferrari. For the first time in the 'power unit' era, Ferrari is now clearly ...

26 Jul 2018 11:35
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2019 to begin with testing in Bahrain
F1 will kick off the 2019 season with winter testing in Bahrain. That is the claim of Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, revealing that the risk of bad weather in Spain is the...

25 Jul 2018 10:09
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Ocon not yet guaranteed Renault seat
Carlos Sainz is not yet out of the running to keep his Renault seat for 2019. What is known is that Nico Hulkenberg is staying with the French works team. "I am still ple...

25 Jul 2018 10:08
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2019 German GP rescue talks underway
Germany could still have a formula one race next year. With no 2019 deal in place for Hockenheim, a wild rumour did the rounds last weekend that the Nurburgring has made a dari...

25 Jul 2018 10:07
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Zetsche worried about Marchionne exit
Mercedes CEO Dieter Zetsche is concerned about the change at the very top at Ferrari. With Sergio Marchionne reportedly gravely ill, Ferrari has appointed a new chairman as wel...

25 Jul 2018 10:07
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Magnussen backs Haas' Hungary test decision
Kevin Magnussen says he understands Haas' decision to skip the post-Hungary test. Ekstra Bladet newspaper reports that, as of the summer break, the American team's full...

25 Jul 2018 10:07
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Hamilton portrays himself as Jesus - Villeneuve
Lewis Hamilton should not be surprised when he is sometimes booed. That is the view of outspoken 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve. At Hockenheim last weekend, Mercedes...

25 Jul 2018 10:06
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Miami delay means Hockenheim talks back on
A delay in Miami could have reignited Hockenheim's chances of staying on the F1 calendar. It has now been confirmed that the 2019 schedule will not include an inaugural str...

24 Jul 2018 10:15
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Lawrence Stroll buys Force India - report
Lance Stroll looks set to switch from ailing Williams to Force India in 2019. Not just that, his billionaire father and financier Lawrence Stroll has reportedly bought the Silv...

24 Jul 2018 10:15
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Italy slams Vettel after 'devastating' crash
The Italian press has slammed Sebastian Vettel for throwing away the win at Hockenheim. The German driver was on the way to victory at his home circuit before sliding his Ferra...

24 Jul 2018 10:14
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Wolff denies 'team orders' now in play
Toto Wolff has denied that team orders will characterise the rest of Mercedes' 2018 season. At Hockenheim, as Lewis Hamilton executed a stunning recovery to win from far do...

23 Jul 2018 09:14
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Wolff not accusing Ferrari of 'illegal' engine
Toto Wolff has played down reports Ferrari's 2018 power unit could be 'illegal'. "We do not ask ourselves that," said the Mercedes boss. At Hockenheim, w...

23 Jul 2018 09:13
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Marchionne condition 'irreversible' - reports
Sergio Marchionne is in a coma in intensive care, according to reports from Italy. Ansa news agency reports that, after the Italian-Canadian had to step down from Ferrari and F...

23 Jul 2018 09:12
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Kubica denies 2019 Haas talks
Robert Kubica has denied reports he could be set to drive for Haas in 2019. Currently the Williams reserve, former BMW and Renault driver Kubica has also been linked with Force...

23 Jul 2018 09:12
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Red Bull-Honda aiming for 'very top' - Mateschitz
Dietrich Mateschitz thinks Red Bull can go to "the very top" with its new Honda engines for 2019. Notwithstanding the McLaren debacle, Honda developed a harmonious re...

23 Jul 2018 09:11
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Stroll not denying Force India rumours
Lance Stroll is being linked with a move to Force India. The Canadian has sounded frustrated with Williams' situation recently, and his billionaire father Lawrence has been...

20 Jul 2018 10:22
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F1 ponders next moves after Hamilton deal
The Hockenheim paddock is buzzing with the news that Lewis Hamilton's new two-year Mercedes contract has finally been announced. Some publications say the deal is in excess...

20 Jul 2018 10:21
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Red Bull's title chances dwindling - Verstappen
Max Verstappen admits Red Bull has taken a step backwards in its outside bid for the 2018 title. And he says the main reason is not the car, but the Renault engine. "The ...

20 Jul 2018 10:20
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Haas boss denies Kubica rumours
Gunther Steiner has rejected speculation Haas might sign up Robert Kubica for 2019. Pole Kubica is the reserve driver at Williams this year, but he makes no secret of his desir...

20 Jul 2018 10:20
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Still no green light for Miami GP
Confirmation that Miami will join the F1 calendar next year will have to wait even longer. It was reported that a meeting in the famous Florida city could mean a green-light by...

20 Jul 2018 10:19
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Drivers reject proposed points system change
More F1 drivers have come out in opposition to Liberty Media's plans to shake up the points system. It is believed a proposal to extend the points-paying positions from the...

20 Jul 2018 10:18
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McLaren, Williams, admit need for change
An anonymous engineer says struggling once-great F1 teams Williams and McLaren need to make sweeping changes. Both British teams have enjoyed the highs of the pinnacle of motor...

19 Jul 2018 09:01
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Salo admits F1 stewards controversy
F1 steward Mika Salo has acknowledged the controversy over penalties given to Ferrari drivers in recent races. After Sebastian got a 5 second penalty in France, his teammate Ki...

19 Jul 2018 09:00
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Horner sure Honda right move for Red Bull
Christian Horner remains confident Honda is the right move for Red Bull. The Red Bull boss said that at Silverstone recently, the team was reassured that deciding to split with...

19 Jul 2018 08:59
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F1 should be a dictatorship - Berger
Formula one needs to return to its days as a dictatorship. That is the view of Gerhard Berger, the F1 legend who is now in charge of the German touring car championship DTM. A...

19 Jul 2018 08:59
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F1 eyes 20-year deal for Miami GP
Yet another meeting could finally mean the green light for a grand prix in Miami. We have reported that Liberty Media is holding fire on publishing the 2019 calendar because of...

18 Jul 2018 08:34
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Red Bull encourages Honda to prepare for 2019
Red Bull is encouraging Toro Rosso and Honda to help the senior energy drink-owned team prepare for 2019. Honda already supplies engines to Toro Rosso, the sister Red Bull team...

17 Jul 2018 09:48
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F1 should be harder on 'crazy' drivers
Former F1 test driver Daniel Juncadella says F1 should use the stewards to control "crazy" and "aggressive" drivers. Many have complained about the inconsis...

17 Jul 2018 09:47
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Claire Williams contemplating 'difficult decisions'
Sergey Sirotkin has given more details about his biggest problem with Williams' 2018 car. While the car is obviously uncompetitive, both the Russian driver and his teammate...

17 Jul 2018 09:47
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No regrets about controversial Haas approach - boss
Gunther Steiner says he has no regrets about the path taken by controversial American team Haas. As Haas stepped up the grid in 2018 to sit behind the top three teams in outrig...

17 Jul 2018 09:46
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Newspaper links Raikkonen with Sauber return
The signs are growing ever stronger that Ferrari will have a new driver in 2019. Kimi Raikkonen admits that it is "up to the team" whether he stays next year. Strong ...

17 Jul 2018 09:46
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Mercedes still favourite for title - Briatore
Flavio Briatore thinks Mercedes is still the favourite for the 2018 world championship. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has taken an 8 point lead in the drivers' standings, ...

16 Jul 2018 12:09
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Father no longer Red Bull scout - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says his father Jos no longer works with young Red Bull drivers. Over a year ago, former F1 driver Jos Verstappen started working with the energy drink company t...

16 Jul 2018 12:08
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Tost defends Honda before Red Bull move
Franz Tost has defended Honda amid concerns the Japanese manufacturer is not up to the task of powering the senior Red Bull team from 2019. Tost is the team boss at Toro Rosso,...

16 Jul 2018 12:07
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2019 calendar waiting on Miami troubles
Liberty Media is waiting on progress in Miami before finalising the 2019 calendar. It has emerged that the opening seven races on next year's schedule - every race bet...

12 Jul 2018 09:55
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Renault engine 'really a problem' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says Red Bull's title chances have taken a dive. Although the Dutchman won in Austria, he says at the most recent races, Renault's power deficit has beco...

12 Jul 2018 09:54
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FIA says no to F1 test for Dan Ticktum
Red Bull has hit an obstacle as it tries to promote its next young F1 hotshot. The energy drink company has been looking for a potential replacement for struggling Toro Rosso d...

12 Jul 2018 09:53
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Alonso no fan of proposed new points system
Fernando Alonso says he is not sure changing the points system is a good move for F1. Over the British grand prix weekend, it emerged that at the latest strategy group meeting,...

11 Jul 2018 08:50
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Ricciardo admits Red Bull deal 'likely'
Daniel Ricciardo now says it is "likely" he will stay at Red Bull in 2019. Earlier, the Red Bull driver was toying with a move to Ferrari, Mercedes or even McLaren. ...

11 Jul 2018 08:49
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Gutierrez pushing for F1 return
Esteban Gutierrez says he is trying to get back onto the F1 grid. The Mexican lost his Haas seat after the 2016 season, and since then has made appearances in Formula E and Ind...

11 Jul 2018 08:49
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Liberty working on Silverstone deal - Brawn
Ross Brawn says Liberty Media is working on securing the future of the British grand prix. Silverstone owner the BRDC has actually triggered a break clause in the contract, mea...

11 Jul 2018 08:48
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Grosjean form 'unacceptable' - Steiner
Gunther Steiner says a "critical moment" could come amid his patience with struggling Haas driver Romain Grosjean. Frenchman Grosjean has had a mainly poor season wit...

10 Jul 2018 09:54
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Ferrari engine better than Mercedes - Rosberg
Nico Rosberg says the engine is what is making the difference at Ferrari this year. The 2016 world champion says he thinks his old teammate Lewis Hamilton is having a tough tim...

10 Jul 2018 09:54
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Renault felt like Formula 2 engine - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says he feels as though he has been relegated to Formula 2. In the Honda era, Fernando Alonso at one point called his Honda power unit a "GP2 engine". ...

10 Jul 2018 09:53
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Arrivabene slams Mercedes after accusations
Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene has hit back with fury at Mercedes, after an accusation of deliberate foul play at Silverstone. There had already been Ferrari vs Mercedes trou...

09 Jul 2018 09:54
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Alonso needs Indy for 'motivation' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen suspects Fernando Alonso is looking outside of F1 because the Spaniard's motivation has gone. Many have hailed Alonso for not only continuing to focus on for...

09 Jul 2018 09:53
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No one-year Renault contract for Alonso - Abiteboul
Renault has not outright denied a rumour suggesting Fernando Alonso could drive for the team in 2019. The French team currently runs Nico Hulkenberg and Carlos Sainz, but the l...

09 Jul 2018 09:53
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Sainz set to stay at Renault
Carlos Sainz looks set to stay at Renault next year. The Spaniard's place at the French works team was in doubt after Red Bull elected to drop customer Renault power for 20...

06 Jul 2018 10:32
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Mercedes tried to sign Verstappen - Lauda
Niki Lauda has revealed that Mercedes tried to sign Max Verstappen last year. Ultimately, Verstappen was retained by Red Bull, with Mercedes team chairman Lauda saying that onl...

06 Jul 2018 10:31
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Mercedes 'fixed' reliability problems - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas says he is not worried about car reliability ahead of the British grand prix. That is despite the fact that the reigning champions had an awful Austrian grand p...

06 Jul 2018 10:31
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Vettel questions new DRS zone at Silverstone
Sebastian Vettel has questioned the FIA's decision to include fast corners in the new DRS zone at Silverstone. Normally, a DRS zone is a straight line simply to improve cha...

06 Jul 2018 10:31
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Williams braced for Silverstone struggle
Claire Williams has admitted the once-great British team will struggle at Silverstone. Driver Lance Stroll has already called the 2018 car "slow", and deputy boss Wil...

06 Jul 2018 10:30
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