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Force India takes up interest free loan with Liberty
Christian Horner says he supports F1's new owners Liberty Media. Top teams Ferrari and Mercedes are publicly unhappy with the new era, decrying a drop in revenue and threate...

30 Nov 2017 11:54
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Williams not discussing Robert Kubica's pace
Williams is keeping the F1 world in suspense over whether Robert Kubica will return to the grid next year. With minor car modifications to accommodate his permanently injured ri...

30 Nov 2017 10:27
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Red Bull Technology already working with Honda
Red Bull is already working with Honda, amid rumours they will go racing together in 2019. Already next year, given the Japanese marque's breakup with McLaren, Honda will su...

30 Nov 2017 09:56
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Hyper soft tyre "about a second per lap faster" than ultra soft
Pirelli has said that initial testing suggests that the pink-walled hyper soft tyre that will be introduced next season is about a second per lap faster than the ultra...

30 Nov 2017 09:31
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Santander confirms leaving Ferrari and F1
Santander has announced it is quitting not only Ferrari, but F1 altogether. It was rumoured that while the Spanish bank might withdraw its $40 million per year sponsorship deal ...

30 Nov 2017 08:11
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Kimi Raikkonen 'not worried' about Kubica return
Kimi Raikkonen insists he is "not worried" he might be sharing a grid with Robert Kubica next year. After a seven year absence, Pole Kubica looks set to return to F1 n...

29 Nov 2017 12:59
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Honda: "Toro Rosso partnership to be more equal"
Honda thinks it will have a "more equal partnership" with Toro Rosso in 2018 after three ill-fated years with McLaren. The Japanese marque's Yusuke Hasegawa admitt...

29 Nov 2017 12:12
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Nico Rosberg not ruling out full-time TV role
Nico Rosberg is not ruling out replacing F1 legend Niki Lauda as a full-time television pundit on German television. During the broadcast of the 2017 finale in Abu Dhabi last Su...

29 Nov 2017 11:39
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Official: Alfa Romeo returns to F1 as Sauber title sponsor
Sauber is delighted to announce that it has reached a multi-year technical and commercial partnership agreement with Alfa Romeo. The Italian car manufacturer, which is part of F...

29 Nov 2017 11:01
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Mercedes quitting F1 a 'conceivable scenario'
Mercedes is now joining Ferrari in threatening to quit formula one after 2020. Earlier, Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne said that if Liberty Media proceeds with its plans fo...

29 Nov 2017 10:01
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Sauber to make key announcements on Wednesday
Sauber is preparing to make some key announcements on Wednesday. Blick newspaper reports that the Swiss team will confirm that its Ferrari engines will be rebranded as Alfa Rome...

29 Nov 2017 09:40
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Alonso says testing crash was just "a small kiss"
Fernando Alonso says that the crash he was involved in at the post-season test in Abu Dhabi was just a small kiss. Pirelli hosted its usual after season running, this time fitti...

29 Nov 2017 08:34
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Ocon proud of 2017 achievements
Esteban Ocon admits that he is proud of himself after his first full year in Formula 1. The Frenchman debuted midway through 2016, after being handed a drive at Manor Racin...

28 Nov 2017 16:55
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Hasegawa: "Honda was not ready for top team"
Despite the McLaren split, Honda thinks it has finally found the right direction in F1. Although the Japanese marque was effectively dumped by the top British team, Honda's ...

28 Nov 2017 15:55
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Kubica clocks in 100 laps in Abu Dhabi
As he hopes to arrive back in Formula 1 on a full-time contract, Robert Kubica lapped the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi 100 times on Tuesday. The Pole was taken part in a post...

28 Nov 2017 15:01
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Pirelli: "Some races were not particularly exciting"
Pirelli chief Marco Tronchetti Provera says he hopes the top three teams are closer together in 2018. From the point of view of the tyres, the Italian said he is happy with the ...

28 Nov 2017 14:36
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Daimler chief happy with Bottas at Mercedes
Daimler chief Dieter Zetsche says Mercedes is happy with its F1 driver pairing. Earlier in 2017, the German marque may have been in talks about snapping up Max Verstappen or Seb...

28 Nov 2017 14:11
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Italian press worried about flagging Ferrari form
The Italian press is heading into the winter break concerned about Ferrari's late-season performance. Mercedes finished its 2017 campaign with both the drivers' and cons...

28 Nov 2017 12:55
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Mercedes predicts bright future for Max Verstappen

The top men at Mercedes are predicting a bright future for Max Verstappen. Although earlier linked with a move to silver, 20-year-old Verstappen recently extended his stay at Re...

28 Nov 2017 12:16
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Lowe: "Lance Stroll understands need to improve"
Paddy Lowe has admitted he hopes Lance Stroll learns from his difficulties in 2017. 19-year-old Stroll, backed by his billionaire father Lawrence, has struggled at times during ...

28 Nov 2017 11:32
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Nico Rosberg thinks Hamilton could quit F1
Nico Rosberg says there are signs his former Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton will soon retire from formula one. At the end of last year, German Rosberg retired within days of b...

28 Nov 2017 10:02
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Ferrari to lose major sponsor Santander
Ferrari looks set to lose major sponsor Santander. The El Confidencial publication reports that the Spanish bank's chief Ana Botin has decided against extending the EUR 40 m...

28 Nov 2017 09:17
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Bottas felt no need to panic on course to victory
Valtteri Bottas said that he kept cool and calm inside the cockpit of his W08 during Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which helped him go on to take his third career victory. ...

27 Nov 2017 17:39
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Photos: 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix hosted the final round of the world championship. While it wasn't the most exciting of races, the night time spectacle always provides some bea...

27 Nov 2017 17:15
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Renault praise Hulkenberg after securing sixth
Renault has thrown praise at its driver Nico Hulkenberg after the German driver secured sixth in the constructor's standings for the French team. Hulkenberg put in an impres...

27 Nov 2017 16:48
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F1 drivers not keen on new Formula 1 logo
Top F1 drivers have reacted coolly to the unveiling of the sport's new logo. Although the full F1 rebranding won't be launched until the start of next season, the world ...

27 Nov 2017 14:53
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Hermann Tilke defends Abu Dhabi layout after dull finale
Hermann Tilke has defended the Abu Dhabi layout after a processional 2017 finale. Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko said after Sunday's race: "It was one of the worst race...

27 Nov 2017 14:09
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FIA not to be swayed by Ferrari's threats to leave F1
Jean Todt says the FIA cannot be swayed by Ferrari's threats about quitting formula one. Amid Liberty Media's plans for new engine rules and a budget cap for the future,...

27 Nov 2017 13:35
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McLaren has signed two new sponsors for 2018
McLaren looks set to secure a significant new sponsor for 2018. Earlier this year, we reported that with Petrobras leaving Williams, the Brazilian oil multinational could switch...

27 Nov 2017 13:10
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Niki Lauda quits as German TV pundit
Niki Lauda announced on Sunday that he will no longer work as a F1 pundit for German broadcaster RTL. The F1 legend and Mercedes team chairman shocked host Florian Konig and fel...

27 Nov 2017 10:04
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Massa thanks fans and bows out of Formula 1
Felipe Massa took part in his final ever Formula 1 race on Sunday, coming home in tenth place for Williams. The veteran Brazilian originally retired 12 months ago, but returned ...

26 Nov 2017 18:16
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Hamilton disappointed with lack of overtaking opportunities
Lewis Hamilton took his thirteenth podium of the year in Abu Dhabi, after crossing the line in second place. The Briton was on the tail of his Mercedes teammate for much of the ...

26 Nov 2017 17:44
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Szafnauer left furious after Hulkenberg penalty
Force India's chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer has called Nico Hulkenberg's penalty at today's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix "a mockery of the sport," after ...

26 Nov 2017 17:32
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Vettel reflects on lonely drive to the podium
Sebastian Vettel admits that he had a very lonely Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as Mercedes dominated proceedings in the desert. In qualifying, it was clear Mercedes had a pace advantag...

26 Nov 2017 16:38
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Bottas states he "needed" to win after difficult second half of the year
Valtteri Bottas says that his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix victory was very important for him after a tough second half of the season. The Finn took home his third Grand Prix victory on...

26 Nov 2017 16:18
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F1 reveals its new official logo
Formula 1 has officially revealed its new logo. In the last number of weeks, it emerged that Liberty Media was pushing for a new logo to be introduced, and this week s...

26 Nov 2017 16:01
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Bottas beats Hamilton as Mercedes dominate in Abu Dhabi
Valtteri Bottas converted his pole position to victory in Abu Dhabi, as he held off teammate Lewis Hamilton for the entirety of the race. The pair were separated by no more...

26 Nov 2017 15:37
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Alonso and McLaren in disagreement over full WEC campaign
Fernando Alonso and McLaren are in a disagreement over Alonso's desire to compete in the full season of the World Endurance Championship. The Spaniard is likely to compete i...

26 Nov 2017 13:11
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Brown: "Never say never to McLaren-Honda reunion"
McLaren executive director Zak Brown has admitted that a future reunion between McLaren and Honda is not out of the question. Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be the last ...

26 Nov 2017 12:47
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Verstappen unsure over podium finish chances
Max Verstappen has doubts over his chances of finishing on the podium in Abu Dhabi. The Dutchman has had a so far frustrating weekend, as he has been unable to find the pace tha...

26 Nov 2017 12:26
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Turvey handed post Abu Dhabi test outing
Oliver Turvey will jump back into the seat of the MCL32 next week, testing for McLaren in the post season Pirelli test. Turvey is the fourth driver to be added to McLaren's ...

26 Nov 2017 12:04
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Ricciardo in no rush to pen new Red bull deal
Daniel Ricciardo says that there is no need to sign a new contract with Red Bull. The Australian's current deal with the team expires at the end of the 2018 season, with som...

26 Nov 2017 11:38
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Todt: "Kubica must pass medical checks for F1 license"
Medical specialists will examine Robert Kubica before he is granted an FIA super license. That is the news from Abu Dhabi, the 2017 season finale that is being attended by FIA p...

26 Nov 2017 11:16
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Starting grid for 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

26 Nov 2017 10:43
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Vandoorne admits he felt self-doubt throughout 2017
Stoffel Vandoorne has admitted that he felt self-doubt in the first couple of months of the 2017 season. The Belgian has endured a relatively tough first full season in F1,...

26 Nov 2017 10:30
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Ocon annoyed at his qualifying result
Esteban Ocon admits that he was not satisfied following qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Frenchman once again managed to get into the final session of qualifyin...

26 Nov 2017 10:11
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Magussen to give it everything in "nothing to lose" race
Kevin Magnussen has pledged to "give it everything" at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The race marks the end of an exciting season of Formula 1 racing, w...

26 Nov 2017 09:53
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McLaren stands firm on shark fin veto
McLaren is standing firm on its 'veto' about F1's shark fin-style engine covers for 2018. Originally, the FIA banned the aesthetically-questionable appendages for ne...

26 Nov 2017 09:25
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Hartley not happy after "scrappy" qualifying
Brendon Hartley was left disappointed with his qualifying effort for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as he struggled massively with the balance of his car. The 28-year-old went i...

26 Nov 2017 09:06
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Vettel confident Ferrari can challenge Mercedes on race pace
Sebastian Vettel believes that Ferrari can come back stronger on Sunday after being dominated by Mercedes during qualifying. Vettel, who will line-up in third behind an all...

25 Nov 2017 17:10
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Bottas sets clear target of converting pole to victory
Valtteri Bottas has set his target of winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, after claiming his second consecutive pole position. The Finn beat teammate Lewis Hamilton...

25 Nov 2017 16:48
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Verstappen says sixth was the best possible result
Max Verstappen's difficult weekend in Abu Dhabi continued in qualifying on Saturday after he had to settle for sixth place. The Dutchman has been struggling with his Red Bul...

25 Nov 2017 16:15
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Massa wants to bow out by having fun in final race
Felipe Massa wants to enjoy his final race in Formula 1, and hopes to end his career by having a fun race. The Brazilian managed to get into the final stage of qualifying on Sat...

25 Nov 2017 15:52
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Hamilton congratulates Bottas on "incredible" qualifying effort
Lewis Hamilton had to settle for second place in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The 2017 world champion was pipped to the top spot by teammate Valtteri Bottas aft...

25 Nov 2017 15:30
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Bottas beats Hamilton to pole in Abu Dhabi
Valtteri Bottas has claimed his 4th career pole position in Abu Dhabi, as he beat teammate Lewis Hamilton to the spoils. The Finn went head-to-head with Hamilton in the fin...

25 Nov 2017 15:06
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F1 tests new microphone to improve engine sound
F1 is working to turn up the engine volume for the sport's television viewers. After earlier efforts to amplify the actual engine note for the trackside spectators failed, L...

25 Nov 2017 13:55
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Grosjean happy with Magnussen as teammate
Romain Grosjean has backed the Haas team's current driver lineup. There have been rumours the American squad is under pressure from technical partner Ferrari to accommo...

25 Nov 2017 13:43
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Wolff: "Tiny possibility for Wehrlein/Williams deal if Kubica fails"
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes it is very unlikely that Pascal Wehrlein will be snapped up by Williams for 2018 as it is prioritising a return for Robert Kubica. Wehrlein is ...

25 Nov 2017 13:29
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Sainz is hoping Kvyat rescues his F1 career
Carlos Sainz admits that he hopes to see Daniil Kvyat back in Formula 1 in the future. Kvyat was dropped twice by Toro Rosso the season, first in Malaysia for Pierre Gasly and t...

25 Nov 2017 13:02
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Alonso denies he has lost F1 focus
Fernando Alonso has denied that he has lost love for Formula 1 after dipping in his feet into other categories. After enduring a number of tough years within the McLaren-Honda p...

25 Nov 2017 12:33
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FP3: Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2
Lewis Hamilton has topped the final Formula 1 practice session of the season with a lap time of 1:37.627. The Briton had his Mercedes teammate right behind him in second pl...

25 Nov 2017 12:01
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Rosberg doesn't think Hamilton stepped up a level in 2017
Nico Rosberg does not think Lewis Hamilton upped his game in 2017. One year ago, Rosberg beat his then Mercedes teammate Hamilton to the 2016 world championship and promptly ret...

25 Nov 2017 11:16
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Photos: Friday at 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The final round of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship got underway yesterday in Abu Dhabi. It looks to be another close fight between Mercedes and Ferrari. Take a look at the...

25 Nov 2017 10:50
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Steiner reflects on mixed Friday running for Haas
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says that it was a mixed day of Friday running in Abu Dhabi. The desert venue hosts the final round of the 2017 world championship...

25 Nov 2017 10:48
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F1 set to introduce new official logo
F1 owners are reportedly ready to showcase the sport's new logo in Abu Dhabi. Over the past week, it emerged that Liberty Media was proposing to change F1's official log...

25 Nov 2017 10:15
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Alonso: "Making Q3 and scoring points still the target"
Fernando Alonso is still holding out hope of making it into the final session of qualifying and Saturday, and hopes to add to that achievement by racking up some points on Sunda...

25 Nov 2017 09:45
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Verstappen expecting to be faster on Saturday
Max Verstappen says that he should be must faster on Saturday in Abu Dhabi after a series of changes overnight. The Dutchman ended the first practice session in third place, onl...

25 Nov 2017 09:13
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Shark bins banned from F1 in 2018
After a final ruling was made this week, shark fins will not feature on the 2018 Formula 1 cars. The engine cover design was brought back by all teams this season after a d...

24 Nov 2017 19:31
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Hamilton expecting more pace from Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton believes that Ferrari will show more pace over the course of the weekend. The Briton topped the second practice session at the Yas Marina Circuit on Friday, a ten...

24 Nov 2017 18:43
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Hartley receives another grid penalty ahead of Abu Dhabi GP
Brendon Hartley will drop 10 places on Sunday's grid after mechanics fitted a ninth MGU-H to his car. The Kiwi has not yet contested a Formula 1 weekend penalty-free, with t...

24 Nov 2017 17:16
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