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Raikkonen says it's "pointless" to think about what might have been
Kimi Raikkonen claims there is no point dwelling over what result Ferrari may have achieved in Malaysia if not for reliability issues. The Finn was due to start the race from se...

01 Oct 2017 13:33
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Alonso lashes out at Magnussen's racecraft
Fernando Alonso has slammed Kevin Magnussen's racecraft, claiming that drivers are unanimous in believing he lacks an ability to race fairly. Alonso was left disgruntled aft...

01 Oct 2017 13:11
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Verstappen took an extra risk overtaking Hamilton

Max Verstappen has admitted that he took an extra risk when overtaking Lewis Hamilton for the lead of the Malaysian Grand Prix. The Dutchman swooped past Hamilton on lap 4, send...

01 Oct 2017 12:56
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Wolff "very down" after Malaysia performance
Mercedes team principal has said he is "very down," after his drivers came home in second and fifth in the Malaysian Grand Prix. On the surface it did not look a bad r...

01 Oct 2017 12:35
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Hamilton not happy after P2 finish at Sepang
Lewis Hamilton thinks that his result from the Malaysian Grand Prix isn't anything to be proud of. The three-time world champion started the race from pole position and...

01 Oct 2017 12:12
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No further action after Vettel and Stroll's post-race collision
The stewards have decided to take no further action against Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll following their post-race collision at the Malaysian Grand Prix. As both drivers ro...

01 Oct 2017 11:24
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Verstappen dominates to win in Malaysia
Verstappen has taken the second victory of his career after crossing the line to win the Malaysian Grand Prix. The Dutchman overtook Lewis Hamilton in the very early stages of t...

01 Oct 2017 10:33
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Perez had IV treatment after qualifying
Sergio Perez has revealed that he received IV treatment after qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix. The Mexican will line-up ninth on the grid, after being out-qualified...

01 Oct 2017 08:31
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Gasly would give up Super Formula title for Austin
Pierre Gasly has admitted that he would give up the chance of winning the Super Formula title if it meant he could complete the season with Toro Rosso. Gasly makes his Formula 1...

01 Oct 2017 08:12
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Pirelli predict a one-stop strategy for the Malaysian GP
Pirelli has predicted that a one-stop strategy will be the best option for teams during the Malaysian Grand Prix. Providing the race doesn't take place in the wet, the Itali...

01 Oct 2017 07:50
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Mercedes admit concern over Bottas' current form
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has admitted that he is worried about Valtteri Bottas' form as the 2017 season enters the final sprint. Bottas, who was considered by some to be a r...

01 Oct 2017 07:12
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Ferrari confirm Vettel takes fresh power unit
Ferrari has confirmed that Sebastian Vettel has taken new elements to his power unit ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix. The German will start the race from last place after he s...

01 Oct 2017 06:45
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Starting grid for 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix

01 Oct 2017 06:23
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Video: Hamilton surprises super fan in Malaysia
A super fan of Lewis Hamilton managed to meet the driver himself in Kuala Lumpur earlier this week. The woman, who has been following Formula 1 from a very young age, was being ...

01 Oct 2017 05:59
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Ocon: "Best laps of the season gave me P6"
Esteban Ocon has called his laps from the Malaysian Grand Prix qualifying session the best set of laps he has had this season, as he delivered his second best qualifying positio...

01 Oct 2017 05:27
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Vettel says not to count him out of Malaysian GP just yet
Sebastian Vettel has told F1 fans to not count him out of the Malaysian Grand Prix so soon. The German will start the Grand Prix from the back of the field after suffering from ...

01 Oct 2017 05:01
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Gasly: "First ever F1 qualifying was a special moment"
Pierre Gasly has hailed his first ever F1 qualifying as a special moment, as he qualified his Toro Rosso in 15th place on the grid. The Frenchman especially shone in Q1, putting...

01 Oct 2017 04:31
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Grosjean pleased with Malaysia progress
Romain Grosjean has said he is pleased with the progress the team has made after his crash late in Friday practice. Grosjean's tyre exploded after he ran over a loose drain ...

01 Oct 2017 04:02
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Perez happy with qualifying despite feeling unwell
Sergio Perez was happy with the way he performed during qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix, despite not feeling very well. The Mexican will line-up in ninth place for tomor...

30 Sep 2017 15:24
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Ricciardo jokes he gave Verstappen half a tenth for his birthday
Daniel Ricciardo has joked that he gave teammate Max Verstappen half a tenth of a second during qualifying as a birthday gift. Verstappen out-qualified his Australian teammate f...

30 Sep 2017 14:56
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Vandoorne: "Fighting for seventh was a pleasant surprise"
Stoffel Vandoorne has said he was pleasantly surprised by the pace he showed in today's qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix. The Belgian driver outqualifying teammate Fe...

30 Sep 2017 14:28
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Wolff praises Hamilton after "blistering lap" in qualifying
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff was in full praise of Lewis Hamilton following qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix. The British driver produced a strong lap to claim the 70th pole ...

30 Sep 2017 13:58
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Raikkonen disappointed to miss out on pole by close margins
Kimi Raikkonen admits that he was disappointed to miss out on pole position by such a narrow margin. The Finnish driver came agonisingly close to taking his second pole position...

30 Sep 2017 13:23
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Vettel's title hopes diminish after "a pretty bad day"
Sebastian Vettel's title hopes took another setback in Malaysia after an engine problem halted him from qualifying for Sunday's Grand Prix. While on an out lap in Q1, th...

30 Sep 2017 12:49
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Hamilton on pole for Malaysian GP, Vettel to start last
Lewis Hamilton has claimed his 70th career pole position around the Sepang International Circuit. The Brit's fastest time was a 1:30.076. Sebastian Vettel, whose champi...

30 Sep 2017 11:02
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Leclerc admits eyeing 2019 Ferrari seat
Charles Leclerc has admitted that he is looking to step into a top seat in Formula 1 as soon as possible. The Formula 2 championship leader is part of Ferrari's junior ...

30 Sep 2017 10:58
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Wolff suggests Hamilton should rethink his political expressions
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has suggested that Lewis Hamilton should rethink the way he expresses his political views. The three-time world champion has strongly voiced his op...

30 Sep 2017 10:26
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Gasly release for Super Formula finale undecided
Red Bull has not yet decided whether it will allow Pierre Gasly to leave the team over the US Grand Prix weekend to fight for the Sper Formula title. The Frenchman has been comp...

30 Sep 2017 09:56
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Vettel changes engine before qualifying
Ferrari has confirmed that it will change Sebastian Vettel's engine before qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix. The German reported over the radio during the final pract...

30 Sep 2017 09:50
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Boullier confirms Alonso's contract is being drafted
McLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier has revealed that the team is in the process of drawing up a contract for Fernando Alonso. The Spaniard's current deal with the Woking ...

30 Sep 2017 09:26
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Raikkonen ends final practice on top as Mercedes continue to struggle
Kimi Raikkonen has ended the final practice session at the Sepang Circuit on top of the timesheets. The Ferrari driver was quicker than his teammate Sebastian Vettel, whose...

30 Sep 2017 09:02
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Lauda labels Hamilton as the "the greatest driver ever"
Niki Lauda has given his decision on who he thinks is the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time. The debate has been rambling on for centuries, with many having different opinio...

30 Sep 2017 07:22
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Video: Hamilton pushes Mercedes road car around Sepang
Lewis Hamilton is best known for pushing a car to its limits, and its no exception when he gets his hands on a road car. Take a look at the video below where Hamilton flies arou...

30 Sep 2017 06:29
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Williams confirm interest in 2018 Kubica drive
Williams has confirmed that Robert Kubica is one of the drivers it has shortlisted for a 2018 drive. The Grove-based squad has not yet confirmed its complete line-up for ne...

30 Sep 2017 06:01
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Tost confident Honda will sort out engine issues
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost is confident that Honda will soon transform its dismal form and performance into strong results. Next season, Toro Rosso will take up Honda ...

30 Sep 2017 05:31
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Horner condemns Budkowski's potential move to Renault
Christian Horner has lashed out at the rumours regarding Marcin Budkowski, as the FIA chief is reportedly set to join Renault's aerodynamics department. Budkowski has w...

30 Sep 2017 05:03
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Gasly hails emotional first outing as an F1 driver
Pierre Gasly was extremely positive after his first outing as a full-time Formula 1 driver. The Frenchman makes his F1 debut for Toro Rosso this weekend at Malaysia, replacing D...

30 Sep 2017 04:47
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Carlos Sainz to 'finish season with Toro Rosso'
Carlos Sainz says he is staying in his Toro Rosso seat for the rest of 2018. In the weeks before Malaysia, there were rumours the Spaniard would make his move to Renault before ...

29 Sep 2017 11:26
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Vettel quickest in shortened FP2 session
Championship contender Sebastian Vettel was quickest, as a huge crash from Romain Grosjean caused by a loose drain cover, ended the session prematurely as the damage to the trac...

29 Sep 2017 10:55
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Fernando Alonso eyes new McLaren deal before Austin
Fernando Alonso says he will turn his attention towards a new contract for 2018 after the forthcoming F1 double-header in Malaysia and Japan. The Spaniard actually left Singapor...

29 Sep 2017 10:06
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Bottas: "My driving style doesn't fit the Mercedes"
Valtteri Bottas has identified his driving style as the reason for his recent struggle. In recent races, although the Finn has secured a new Mercedes contract for 2018, he has s...

29 Sep 2017 09:26
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China secured on F1 calendar with new three-year deal
The Chinese Grand Prix has been secured on the Formula 1 calendar for the next three years, as the organisers reached an agreement to pen a new three-year deal. The Shangha...

29 Sep 2017 09:19
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Massa claims most of Williams want him to stay for 2018
Felipe Massa believes that a majority of the personnel within the Williams Formula 1 team want the Brazilian to stay for next season. Massa was brought out of a very short retir...

29 Sep 2017 08:41
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Wehrlein: "I'm assuming I'll be in Formula 1 next year"
Pascal Wehrlein has revealed that he is more optimistic about his future in Formula 1. The German's future in the sport is uncertain after Ferrari announced it would be powe...

29 Sep 2017 08:12
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Hamilton hoping to enter negotiations with Mercedes soon
Lewis Hamilton hopes to start discussions over a new contract with Mercedes soon. The 31-year-old signed a three-year deal with the Silver Arrows in 2015, and will therefore see...

29 Sep 2017 07:45
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Palmer interested in one series on a 'long term contract'
Jolyon Palmer has admitted that he is not sure where he will be racing in 2018, but wants to be set on a long term deal. The British driver has been forced out of Renault for 20...

29 Sep 2017 07:15
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Red Bull top rain affected FP1 at Malaysia
The two Red Bull's of Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo ended the first practice session at Malaysia top of the timesheets. The first timed lap only came one hour after th...

29 Sep 2017 06:32
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Kubica admits comeback chances have dwindled
Robert Kubica believes that it is now less likely he will make a full-time comeback in 2018. The Polish driver was in contention for a Renault seat next season, before the Frenc...

29 Sep 2017 04:58
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Ericsson states he needs to prove himself worthy of a 2018 seat
Marcus Ericsson claims that he will have to prove to Sauber that he is worthy of a race seat in 2018. The 27-year-old joined the Swiss squad in 2015, and has not yet been secure...

29 Sep 2017 04:21
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Haas not giving up on seventh place
Haas team principal, Gunther Steiner, has reiterated his desire for his team to take back seventh place in the constructors table from Renault after losing it last time out in S...

29 Sep 2017 03:36
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Gasly: "I feel sorry for Kvyat"
Pierre Gasly has said he feels sorry for Kvyat after taking his seat for the next two races at the very least. Kvyat has been in the Red Bull F1 system since 2014 and has been t...

29 Sep 2017 02:57
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Sirotkin, Gelael, Giovinazzi and Leclerc to drive in FP1
Sergey Sirotkin will make his fourth first free practice session appearance of the year in Malaysia, as the Russian receives an another outing for Renault. The former GP2 driver...

29 Sep 2017 02:09
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Gasly aiming for a clean debut weekend at Malaysia
Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly is hoping for a trouble-free F1 debut this weekend at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Earlier in the week, Toro Rosso confirmed that Gasly would be raci...

28 Sep 2017 16:21
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Boullier: "Body language shows Alonso wants to stay"
Little doubt remains that Fernando Alonso is staying in F1 with McLaren next year. The Spaniard reportedly pushed for the British team to swap its Honda engines for a Renault de...

28 Sep 2017 16:12
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Vettel: "There are enough races left to catch up"
Sebastian Vettel does not think his championship hopes ended in Singapore. The German was widely criticised for causing the first lap crash that ultimately left him 28 points be...

28 Sep 2017 14:51
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Honda to slow engine improvements for McLaren
Honda looks set to slow down the improvements to its engine made available to McLaren for the remaining races of 2017. It was confirmed in Singapore two weeks ago that the Japan...

28 Sep 2017 13:06
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Ross Brawn: "World championship is not decided yet"
Ross Brawn has backed Sebastian Vettel's view that the Ferrari driver is still in the title hunt. Vettel's hopes took a big hit in Singapore, with the German widely blam...

28 Sep 2017 11:59
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Video: A lap around Sepang onboard with Hamilton
Sepang International Circuit hosts the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend. As a preview a video of a lap with Lewis Hamilton onboard around that track. ...

28 Sep 2017 10:39
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Alonso: "McLaren's true pace to show in 2018"
Fernando Alonso believes that the motorsport world will see the true pace and potential of McLaren in 2018. The Woking team will be powered by French manufacturer Renault next y...

28 Sep 2017 10:16
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Max Verstappen says he's faster than Daniel Ricciardo
Max Verstappen thinks he is driving better than his teammate Daniel Ricciardo this year. That is despite the fact the young Dutchman has not scored even half the amount of point...

28 Sep 2017 10:03
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McLaren expecting another tough outing at Malaysia
McLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier is expecting a tough weekend ahead for McLaren, as the track is set to not favour the Honda power unit in the back of the MCL32. The Sepang...

28 Sep 2017 09:00
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Toro Rosso sponsor says Kvyat out for 'two races only'
A Toro Rosso sponsor says Daniil Kvyat could be back in the car in a month. The junior Red Bull team has announced that Kvyat has been sidelined for "the next grands prix&q...

27 Sep 2017 13:02
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Mandatory 'Halo' device to cost up to EUR 24,000
F1 teams are surprised about the high cost of the controversial 'Halo' safety devices that are mandatory for 2018. Although unpopular among many drivers, fans and inside...

27 Sep 2017 11:58
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Felipe Nasr admits that a F1 return is unlikely
Former Sauber driver Felipe Nasr says he wants to get back to racing next year. The Brazilian contested two seasons with the Swiss team until the end of last year, when his back...

27 Sep 2017 11:06
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Video: Daniel Ricciardo reflects on the momentum he has had this season
Daniel Ricciardo has been reflecting on his season so far in an interview with Mobil 1. The Australian so far has had a very good season compared to his teammate and people arou...

27 Sep 2017 10:34
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Gasly chooses number 10 as permanent race number
Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly has choosen the number 10 to adorn his car permanently as he is confirmed as replacing Daniil Kvyat for the coming races, starting in Malaysia. Ga...

27 Sep 2017 09:57
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Lewis Hamilton: "F1 losing toughest race on calendar"
Lewis Hamilton on Tuesday said F1's "toughest race" will be missing on next year's calendar. He is referring to Malaysia, where after almost 20 years in formul...

26 Sep 2017 15:12
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Robert Kubica not denying Williams rumours
Robert Kubica has not denied speculation he is now in the running for the Williams race seat for 2018. Earlier, the former BMW and Renault driver was eyeing a return to F1 next ...

26 Sep 2017 14:25
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Official: Gasly replaces Kvyat at Toro Rosso for Malaysia
For the next Grands Prix, Pierre Gasly will be driving for Scuderia Toro Rosso, standing in for Daniil Kvyat, alongside Carlos Sainz. Gasly, one of the Red Bull Junior Programme...

26 Sep 2017 12:27
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Improved financial results for Williams in first half of 2017
Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC today announced the Group's interim results for the six months to 30 June 2017. WGPH is the holding company of the Williams group of compani...

26 Sep 2017 11:48
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