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Amid F1 quit rumours, Alonso 'not happy' - Sainz snr
The signs are growing ever stronger that Fernando Alonso's F1 career is coming to an end. This week, a McLaren delegation including Zak Brown, Gil de Ferran and Alonso'...

31 May 2018 09:13
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Red Bull suspects Ferrari DRS illegal
Yet another aspect of Ferrari's 2018 car may now come under the microscope. After the Maranello team had to remove 'Halo winglets' after Barcelona, and amid concern...

31 May 2018 09:12
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Mercedes, Ferrari wrong move for Ricciardo - Marko
Red Bull has made clear yet again that it wants Daniel Ricciardo to stay at the team. While Max Verstappen struggles, Australian Ricciardo is in top form but out of contract at...

30 May 2018 10:32
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Alonso's manager to attend Indycar race
A full-time move to Indycar is looking like a real possibility for Fernando Alonso. After doing the 2017 Indy 500 with Alonso, it is already rumoured that McLaren is now consid...

30 May 2018 10:31
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Raikkonen alleges blackmail after sexual assault claims
Kimi Raikkonen has filed a police complaint in Montreal, alleging a local woman is harassing and blackmailing him. According to La Presse newspaper, the woman in her 20s claims...

30 May 2018 10:31
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Brawn says Monaco GP critics 'naive'
Ross Brawn says criticism of last weekend's Monaco grand prix is "naive". F1 fans but also drivers lashed out after last Sunday's race in the Principality -- ...

30 May 2018 10:30
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Williams should have solved 'comfort' problem - Kubica
Robert Kubica has admitted Williams' drivers are suffering from more than just a lack of pace in 2018. In Barcelona, Sergey Sirotkin admitted he struggled throughout the we...

30 May 2018 10:30
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New York not ready for F1 race
New York does not look ready to join Miami as another US destination on the F1 calendar. It is now almost certain that Miami will become the second US-based grand prix next yea...

29 May 2018 12:43
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Red Bull delays engine decision for another month
Red Bull will make Renault wait even longer to find out if it intends to use the French manufacturer's F1 power unit in 2019. Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul is frustrated tha...

29 May 2018 12:42
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FIA 'threw Mercedes under a bus' - Whiting
Toto Wolff has accused the FIA's Charlie Whiting of throwing Mercedes "under a bus". Doubts about the legality of Ferrari's 2018 car have subsided after compr...

29 May 2018 10:53
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Raikkonen hits back at rally switch rumours
Kimi Raikkonen has hit back at reports that suggest he will quit formula one and return to world rally in 2019. Toyota Gazoo Racing bosses Tommi Makinen and Mia Miettinen were ...

29 May 2018 10:52
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Verstappen says no Toro Rosso demotion

Max Verstappen has denied claims his error-strewn 2018 season could result in his demotion to Toro Rosso. The speculation hit a high point in the wake of the Monaco grand prix,...

29 May 2018 10:52
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Vandoorne 'not worried' about losing seat
Stoffel Vandoorne says he is not worried about his future at McLaren. The Belgian entered F1 as a highly rated and successful rookie, but some say he has failed to make an impa...

29 May 2018 10:51
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Monaco should change F1 circuit - Hamilton
World champion Lewis Hamilton thinks Monaco should think about tweaking its iconic F1 street circuit. Many drivers agreed after Sunday's race in the Principality that the r...

28 May 2018 14:38
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Red Bull 'a good place' for Ricciardo - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton thinks Monaco winner Daniel Ricciardo should consider staying at Red Bull. Just as his current contract is set to run out, Australian Ricciardo is riding high an...

28 May 2018 14:37
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Ocon hints at Mercedes 'team orders'
Esteban Ocon has hinted team orders may be in place between Force India and Mercedes. After the Monaco grand prix, a reporter for Sky Italia asked Force India driver Ocon if he...

28 May 2018 14:37
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Verstappen takes 'hard lesson' from Monaco
Max Verstappen says he will take the "hard lessons" on board from Monaco and other races so far in 2018. The young Dutchman had a horror Monaco, missing qualifying af...

28 May 2018 10:07
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Alonso watched Indy 500 with 'numb' F1 fans
Fernando Alonso says one of the best things about Monaco GP race day was watching the Indy 500 afterwards. The Spaniard therefore joined the ranks of people critical of the que...

28 May 2018 10:06
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FIA to keep checking Ferrari legality in Canada
A legality saga involving Ferrari's 2018 car looks set to run and run. After monitoring hardware and software was installed following a round of speculation about the car&#...

28 May 2018 10:04
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FIA monitoring Ferrari over cheat rumours
The legality of Ferrari's 2018 car remains under the spotlight. There are suspicions not only about the amount of oil consumed by the turbocharger, but also whether Ferrari...

25 May 2018 14:42
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Raikkonen hints he wants 2019 deal
Kimi Raikkonen has hinted he wants a new deal at Ferrari for 2019. Charles Leclerc and Daniel Ricciardo are linked with the Finn's seat, but Sebastian Vettel has made clear...

25 May 2018 14:41
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Bottas wants two-year Mercedes deal
Valtteri Bottas has admitted he would like a two-year deal if Mercedes extends his stay beyond 2018. So far, the Finn has been on single-year contracts after he was signed at t...

25 May 2018 11:48
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Rosberg still resisting F1 comeback
Nico Rosberg says even driving a formula one car on the streets of Monaco didn't whet his appetite for a comeback. Ahead of the Monaco GP, the 2016 world champion joined hi...

25 May 2018 11:47
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Alonso to Ferrari rumour swirls in Monaco
Fernando Alonso could be plotting a potential return to Ferrari for 2019. While the Spaniard seems happy at McLaren, he has not won a race since leaving Ferrari at the end of 2...

25 May 2018 11:46
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Force India buyout deal 'is done' - source
A takeover of the Force India team is still in the works. Earlier, the Silverstone based team considered a name change for 2018, amid rumours a consortium led by British energy...

25 May 2018 10:23
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Pirelli considers name changes for F1 tyres
Pirelli has admitted it could change the way its F1 tyres are named. Currently, the Italian company supplies three out of six available compounds at each grand prix - 'hard...

25 May 2018 10:22
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Baku boss says Miami won't replace race
Baku race chief Arif Rahimov has denied rumours it might lose its spot on the 2019 calendar to make way for Miami. There have also been rumours Azerbaijan might consider gettin...

25 May 2018 10:21
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FIA clears up Ferrari oil consumption rumour
F1's governing body has clarified how oil may be consumed by F1 cars. Earlier, Mercedes team chairman Niki Lauda had said the FIA needed to urgently clarify "grey area...

24 May 2018 12:46
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Magnussen would accept top team move
Kevin Magnussen says he will look around to see if a move to a top team might be on the cards. Although unpopular among many of his rivals, the Dane has impressed at Haas this ...

24 May 2018 12:45
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Hypersoft to make Monaco 'spectacular' - Ocon
F1 drivers are looking forward to a fun weekend on the streets of Monaco. The Principality is always a challenge, but this year Pirelli has brought its new 'hypersoft' ...

24 May 2018 12:45
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De Ferran becomes McLaren consultant
Gil de Ferran has returned to formula one. Over a decade ago, the two-time Indycar champion and former Indy 500 winner was the sporting boss at BAR-Honda, but the role was shor...

24 May 2018 12:44
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Hartley 'surprised' by Toro Rosso axe rumours
rendon Hartley says rumours of his impending F1 demise "surprised" him. After Barcelona, rumours started doing the rounds that Toro Rosso owner Red Bull was consideri...

24 May 2018 12:43
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Williams wants progress in July - Stroll
Williams is hoping to make a mid-season recovery, according to team driver Lance Stroll. The British team's deputy Claire Williams has refuted rumours that the performance ...

24 May 2018 12:42
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Vettel wants Raikkonen to stay at Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel has made clear he wants Kimi Raikkonen to stay as his teammate at Ferrari in 2019. It is rumoured the Maranello team is considering replacing the Finn with eit...

24 May 2018 12:42
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Steiner rejects Grosjean axe rumours
Haas boss Gunther Steiner has rejected rumours that say struggling driver Romain Grosjean will be dumped. The Frenchman is having a dire 2018 season and is out of contract at t...

24 May 2018 12:41
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FIA must clarify Ferrari car legality - Lauda
Niki Lauda says the FIA must clear up the uncertainty about Ferrari's 2018 car. Ferrari, Mercedes' key championship rival, heads into Monaco amid suggestions it is usin...

23 May 2018 08:58
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Red Bull heads to Monaco as favourite
Red Bull has been left standing as the likely favourite heading into this weekend's Monaco grand prix. Ferrari had the fastest overall package in the early part of the seas...

23 May 2018 08:56
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McLaren denies link to Nicholas Latifi
McLaren has denied any link between its new shareholder and the career of a young Formula 2 driver. Michael Latifi, the father of Force India reserve Nicholas Latifi, has bough...

23 May 2018 08:55
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Struggling Grosjean 'happy to stay' at Haas
Romain Grosjean says he is "happy to stay" at Haas beyond the end of his contract this year. But negotiations may be looming at the worst possible time for the French...

23 May 2018 08:53
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FP3: Hamilton creates a gap ahead of home crowd
Lewis Hamilton has finished fastest in the third free practice ahead of the British Grand Prix. The local star edged teammate Nico Rosberg and Kimi Raikkonen. Sebastian Vettel ...

04 Jul 2015 12:32
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Horner says no to Ferrari 'customer' engine
Red Bull Racing has ruled out switching to customer Ferrari power. As the former champions' troubled relationship with Renault continues to crumble, the speculation has bee...

21 Jun 2015 11:02
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Sauber waiting until Spa for new Ferrari
Sauber has denied claims it cannot afford to run the latest version of Ferrari's power unit. When Ferrari's token-upgraded new specification made its bow in Canada, Fel...

21 Jun 2015 11:01
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Le Mans bow for big F1 names unlikely - Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg does not think a flood of F1 rivals will now follow him to Le Mans. Perhaps powered by his Porsche triumph last weekend, the German on Saturday defied all...

21 Jun 2015 11:00
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No Red Bull test for Verstappen
Max Verstappen has denied rumours he is on the cusp of stepping up a notch in his already meteoric formula one career. Already the youngest racer and points scorer in the sport...

21 Jun 2015 10:59
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French power for Red Bull in 2016 too - Renault
Renault says it is sure it will continue to power Red Bull's cars next year. The news comes amid swirling rumours about the future in F1 of the energy drink company, with o...

21 Jun 2015 10:59
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Wolff expects fast Ferrari on Sunday
"Very good, but strange," said Niki Lauda, after Mercedes locked out the front row of the grid for Sunday's Austrian grand prix. He was referring to the way...

21 Jun 2015 10:56
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Austrian F1 fans killed in horror incident
Three were killed and dozens injured on Saturday at a F1-themed event coinciding with the Austrian grand prix. In Graz, an hour's drive from the Red Bull Ring, a car plough...

21 Jun 2015 10:54
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Ecclestone denies saying F1 'crap'
As the hybrid power units whirred, Bernie Ecclestone's "crap" comment echoed around the paddock of the Red Bull Ring. "That's a good sales strategy,"...

21 Jun 2015 10:54
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FP3: Vettel fastest in rainy third session
Sebastian Vettel has driven the fastest time in the final free practice session ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. The German drove his time when the track was still dry, and the...

20 Jun 2015 12:19
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Hamilton 'dominating' Rosberg - Ecclestone
Lewis Hamilton is psychologically dominating his teammate Nico Rosberg. That is the view of F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. German Rosberg managed to break Hamilton's run of...

23 May 2015 12:54
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Vettel finds loophole for Monaco helmet change
Sebastian Vettel has found a way around F1's new helmet livery change ban. For 2015, to help spectators more easily identify the drivers from one race to another, the sport...

23 May 2015 12:54
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Monza still in doubt after Ecclestone meeting
Efforts to put the future of the Italian grand prix back on track appear to have faltered. With Bernie Ecclestone warning that his axe is hanging above historic Monza, Italian ...

23 May 2015 12:52
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Kaltenborn slams 'customer car' proposal
Monisha Kaltenborn has slammed the change of direction announced by F1's Strategy Group. After the top team-dominated group said it had agreed to spice up the sport with a ...

23 May 2015 12:52
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Kvyat plays down Marko criticism
Daniil Kvyat has distanced himself from growing speculation about his future. As Red Bull officials hail the early progress of juniors Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz, yo...

23 May 2015 12:51
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Social media 'bad for F1' - Prost
Alain Prost has wondered aloud if social media is actually a good thing for formula one. 2015 so far has been a period of intense introspection for the F1 world, as it consider...

23 May 2015 12:50
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Symonds urges Bottas to consider staying
Pat Symonds has urged Valtteri Bottas to consider pledging his future to Williams. Symonds, the team's highly-experienced technical boss who has worked alongside champions ...

23 May 2015 12:49
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Renault, Red Bull exit still 'possible' - Prost
Speculation about Renault's future in formula one continues to swirl around the paddock. Earlier in 2015, at the height of partner Red Bull's criticism and its performa...

23 May 2015 12:48
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Manager says Schumacher 'improving'
Michael Schumacher's manager says the F1 legend is improving. The seven time world champion has not been seen publicly since striking his head on a rock whilst skiing almos...

23 May 2015 12:47
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Ecclestone pushing ahead with 'customer cars'
Bernie Ecclestone's push for 'customer cars' in formula one has taken another step forward. The issue reportedly got the green light at the recent Strategy Group me...

23 May 2015 12:46
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Hamilton denies letting F1 focus slip
Lewis Hamilton has hit back at Damon Hill, after the 1996 world champion questioned his off-track lifestyle. After Nico Rosberg broke the world champion's run of poles and ...

23 May 2015 12:44
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No sign of 'dark and moody' Alonso - Boullier
Eric Boullier has laughed off claims he breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday. It was on that day that Lewis Hamilton signed his new Mercedes deal. Asked if he is relieved th...

23 May 2015 12:43
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Rosberg must win in Monaco, Montreal - Prost
Monaco is a crucial race for Nico Rosberg. That is the claim of F1 legend Alain Prost, as he considered whether the German can take on Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton for the ...

23 May 2015 12:42
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Title not target for 2015 - Arrivabene
Maurizio Arrivabene says heading the fabled F1 team Ferrari is the toughest challenge of his life. The Italian, who arrived at Maranello from sponsor Marlboro early this year t...

23 May 2015 12:41
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Pirelli vs Michelin 'tyre war' already heating up
The battle to be F1's sole official tyre supplier in 2017 and beyond is already heating up. On Friday, on behalf of Pirelli, former F1 driver turned broadcaster Martin Brun...

23 May 2015 12:40
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FP3: Vettel fastest in third free practice in Monaco
Sebastian Vettel emerged fastest in the third free practice ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver beat fellow German Nico Rosberg and defending world champion Lewis...

23 May 2015 12:19
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FP3: Rosberg beats Vettel and Hamilton
Nico Rosberg has driven the fastest time in the final free practice ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. Rosberg beat fellow German Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton. The reignin...

09 May 2015 12:21
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Manor 'not worthy of F1' - Villeneuve
Jacques Villeneuve has joined Bernie Ecclestone in admitting his opposition to the Manor team. In Bahrain last week, when asked if he is happy the former Marussia team resurr...

25 Apr 2015 12:06
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Honda move may have blown Alonso's career - Villeneuve
Fernando Alonso might have blown his chance of ever winning a third title by switching to McLaren-Honda this year. That is the claim of 1997 world champion, who said Spaniard...

25 Apr 2015 12:05
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Hamilton wins Bahrain Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has won the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Brit triumphed ahead of Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen and Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg. Sebastian Vettel ended fifth after a...

19 Apr 2015 19:23
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Baku good 'replacement' for Monza - Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone on Sunday confirmed F1's newest host nation is Azerbaijan. It was already known that the sport's chief executive had inked a deal for a street race in Baku,...

19 Apr 2015 15:34
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