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Daniel Ricciardo didn’t feel he could push his car 100%
Daniel Ricciardo had to settle for sixth on the grid for the Belgian Grand Prix and felt there was little he could have done to improve his time. The Red Bull Racing driver...

27 Aug 2017 13:02
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Kimi Raikkonen says messy qualifying is not a disaster
Kimi Raikkonen believed his qualifying session at Spa on Saturday was particularly messy, with tyre vibrations coming and going throughout each qualifying session. The Finn feel...

27 Aug 2017 12:36
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Max Verstappen felt fifth was the maximum in qualifying

Max Verstappen managed to qualify ahead of his team-mate Daniel Ricciardo for the Belgian Grand Prix, pulling out a lap that was just over half a second quicker than the Au...

27 Aug 2017 12:31
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Massa states that Williams is ‘going backwards’ in 2017 development race
Following a very disappointing weekend so far in Belgium, Felipe Massa has revealed that he believes that Williams is beginning to go backwards in this season's development ...

27 Aug 2017 11:41
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Ocon disappointed with Belgium qualifying performance but confident for the race
Esteban Ocon has admitted that he was confused as to why he went slower in in the top ten shootout for the Belgian Grand Prix, with his best lap time in qualifying being set in ...

27 Aug 2017 10:58
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Palmer happy with tenth even after misfortune
Jolyon Palmer has said that he is happy with his tenth place qualifying result in Belgium, even though a gearbox problem forced him to stop his car in Q3 - which he could have e...

26 Aug 2017 21:50
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Alonso considering multiple offers for 2018
Fernando Alonso has confirmed that he has received several offers to leave McLaren for 2018, although he has not yet decided what his next step will be. This follows a number of...

26 Aug 2017 19:39
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Vettel thanks Raikkonen for qualifying help
Sebastian Vettel has extended his thanks to the "friend" who he says helped him seal a front row spot in qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix; his Ferrari team-mate Ki...

26 Aug 2017 16:10
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Bottas puzzled by qualifying gap to Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas has said that he has been left "slightly confused" by his half-second gap to team-mate Lewis Hamilton after qualifying third for Sunday's Belgian G...

26 Aug 2017 15:57
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Hamilton on pole for Belgian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton stormed to pole position for Mercedes during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, with a best time of 1:42.553. His title rival Sebastian Vettel took second spo...

26 Aug 2017 14:58
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Vettel extends Ferrari contract by three years
It has been confirmed that Sebastian Vettel has extended his current contract with Ferrari by three years, signing the deal during this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. This fo...

26 Aug 2017 13:38
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Massa explains FP1 crash
Following a crash during first practice for the Belgian Grand Prix, Williams' Felipe Massa has admitted that Friday at Spa was "day to forget". The Brazilian ...

26 Aug 2017 11:14
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Raikkonen tops FP3 at Spa
Kimi Raikkonen ended the third practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix at the top of the timesheets, with his Ferrari posting a best lap time of 1:43.916. His team-mate Sebas...

26 Aug 2017 11:00
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Honda fails to introduce "Spec 4" update in Belgium
Honda has confirmed that it was aiming to introduce its latest "Spec 4" power unit update at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, but has admitted that it faile...

26 Aug 2017 10:27
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Renault confirm McLaren engine talks
Renault has confirmed that it has held talks with McLaren to supply engines to the team for 2018, although Cyril Abiteboul has admitted that a deal going ahead between...

26 Aug 2017 09:16
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Williams slapped with fine for breach in tyre use
Williams Racing has been handed a fine for the sum of €10,000 after breaching tyre rules during practice for the Belgian Grand Prix. After the first 40 minutes of...

25 Aug 2017 19:12
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Sainz happy with James Key re-signing
Carlos Sainz Jr has said that the re-signing of James Key at Toro Rosso is good news for the Italian team. It was confirmed that Key extended his contract with the team earlier ...

25 Aug 2017 16:48
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FP2: Lewis Hamilton fastest before the rain sets in
Lewis Hamilton has set the fastest time in the second free practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. He was the only driver to go under 1:45, a 1:44.753. Twenty ...

25 Aug 2017 15:37
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Magnussen: "Negative comments from other drivers very rare"
Kevin Magnussen has said that to receive negative comments from the other drivers in the paddock is very rare, after the "suck my balls" incident with Nico Hulkenberg ...

25 Aug 2017 14:26
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Hamilton rubbishes speculated Vettel move to Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has laughed off a recent rumour that suggests that Sebastian Vettel may leave Ferrari at the end of 2017 to become his team mate at Mercedes. This follows a state...

25 Aug 2017 13:58
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Vettel: "No announcement before Monza"
Sebastian Vettel has said that he does not expect an announcement regarding his future - with or without Ferrari - before the team's home race in Italy next weeken...

25 Aug 2017 13:24
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Chester admits timing of Halo introduction "a little bit painful"
Renault's technical director Nick Chester says that the FIA's timing to introduce the Halo device for 2018 is a little painful. Most teams are in the final stages of dev...

25 Aug 2017 12:47
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"Not much" has changed for Ocon one year on from debut
Esteban Ocon marks his one year anniversary in Formula 1 this weekend, as the Frenchman debuted last season in Belgium. The 20-year-old who was competing in DTM was drafted...

25 Aug 2017 12:18
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F1 penalty points - who has how many?
A total of fourteen drivers are on the penalty points list. Over a period of twelve months, if driver collects more than twelve points, he will receive a race ban. While nobody ...

25 Aug 2017 11:56
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Raikkonen quickest in FP1, as Mercedes look strong
It was Kimi Raikkonen who set the pace in the first practice session, for the Belgian Grand Prix but it was clear that as many expected it is Mercedes who have the car to beat a...

25 Aug 2017 11:39
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Ricciardo: Verstappen's errors will "iron out"
Daniel Ricciardo had said that he is "satisfied" with the apology that he received from Max Verstappen following their first lap collision at the Hungarian Grand Prix,...

25 Aug 2017 09:45
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Hamilton to run Halo in FP1 at Spa
Lewis Hamilton will run the Halo in the first practice session at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps today. Also running the device will be Stoffel Vandoorne of McLaren, who is en...

25 Aug 2017 09:15
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Vandoorne to wear special helmet for home Grand Prix
Stoffel Vandoorne will wear a special helmet this weekend for the Belgian Grand Prix. The 25-year-old has the luxury of racing in front of his home fans, something not many driv...

25 Aug 2017 09:04
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Raikkonen hopes Vettel sticks with Ferrari beyond 2017
Kimi Raikkonen is hopeful that Sebastian Vettel will stay with Ferrari beyond 2017. The German's deal with the Scuderia outfit expires at the end of the year, but it is expe...

24 Aug 2017 15:53
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Button wants to race full-time in 2018
Jenson Button is targeting a full-time racing seat in 2018, admitting that he is missing the thrill of wheel to wheel action. The Brit took a step back from F1 at the end of 201...

24 Aug 2017 15:05
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Horner states Vettel will get stronger as title fight heats up
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner firmly believes that Sebastian Vettel will only improve as the season wears on and as the fight for the title ramps up. For the first ti...

24 Aug 2017 14:43
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Updated list for power unit components used
The FIA has released an updated list on the power unit component usage for each driver. Drivers can use up to four elements of any part of the power unit before penalties start ...

24 Aug 2017 14:15
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Perez hoping to solve future before 'flyaway' events
Sergio Perez admits that he would like to have his future solved before Formula 1 starts its 'flyaway' stage of the season. After the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, F1...

24 Aug 2017 13:23
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Alesi tips Vettel to sign next Ferrari contract
Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi has tipped Sebastian Vettel to sign a Ferrari contract in the coming weeks. The German's deal with the Scuderia outfit expires at the end of...

24 Aug 2017 12:15
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Vandoorne had no surprise over 2018 announcement
Stoffel Vandoorne has admitted that he was not left surprised after McLaren announced it would be retaining him for the 2018 season. The Belgian was formally announced on Wednes...

24 Aug 2017 11:45
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A look back at Belgium: 2000
Ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps, F1Today is looking back at the country's most memorable races. In this article, we revisit...

24 Aug 2017 11:30
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Rosberg admits he is surprised with Alonso's motivation
2016 world champion Nico Rosberg has admitted that he is surprised with the amount of motivation being shown by Fernando Alonso. Alonso, who drives for McLaren-Honda, has been l...

24 Aug 2017 11:15
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Verstappen hails Norris as a star of the future
Max Verstappen has offered his praise to Lando Norris, who has attracted the attention of motorsport fans around the world in the last 12 months. The young Brit is currently com...

24 Aug 2017 10:42
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Haas once again alters its livery
Haas has once again changed the livery on the V.F 17. Earlier this year at the Monaco Grand Prix, the American team got rid of the colour red on the front nose, replacing it wit...

24 Aug 2017 10:13
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Vandoorne receives 35 place grid penalty for home GP
Stoffel Vandoorne will get to experience his first ever home Grand Prix this weekend as Formula 1 travels to Spa-Francorchamps, home of the Belgian Grand Prix. However, before t...

24 Aug 2017 09:32
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Renault believes it can extract strong result from Belgian GP
Renault is confident that it can make a return to the points in Belgium. The French manufacturer has had an up and down season so far, with 26 points leaving them eighth in the ...

23 Aug 2017 16:50
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McLaren want to achieve championship success with Vandoorne
Following the announcement that McLaren has retained Stoffel Vandoorne for next season, the team leaders have said that they are hoping to achieve huge success with the Belgian ...

23 Aug 2017 15:51
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A look back at Belgium: 2004
Heading into this week's Belgian Grand Prix we are looking at classic races and moments from the event's history. this time we are looking at the 2004 race, it was Ferra...

23 Aug 2017 15:21
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Jenson Button's autobiography coming in October
Jenson Button will release his autobiography this October, the Brit has confirmed. The title of the former Grand Prix driver's book is 'Life to the Limit', and it wi...

23 Aug 2017 15:05
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Sauber bring new floor to Spa in search of pace boost
Sauber will be bringing a new floor to Belgium this weekend in a bid to close in on the cars in front. Sauber started the season in touch with some of the midfield pack, bagging...

23 Aug 2017 14:03
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Salo expects Vettel announcement from Ferrari soon
Former Grand Prix driver Mika Salo believes that Ferrari will soon announce Sebastian Vettel, after the Maranello squad confirmed Kimi Raikkonen. On Tuesday, it was made officia...

23 Aug 2017 13:03
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McLaren officially confirm Vandoorne for 2018
McLaren has officially confirmed that Stoffel Vandoorne will race for the team in 2018. Vandoorne is competing in his first full season in Formula 1, partnering Fernando Alonso ...

23 Aug 2017 12:17
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Press conference schedule for 2017 Belgian Grand Prix
The FIA has announced the names of who will be speaking in the usual Thursday and Friday press conferences. Drivers face the press on Thursday, while team bosses, technical dire...

23 Aug 2017 11:45
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Vandoorne excited for first home Grand Prix
Stoffel Vandoorne will get to experience his first home Grand Prix this weekend, as Formula 1 returns from its summer break and heads to Belgium. The 25-year-old McLaren-Honda d...

23 Aug 2017 11:27
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Bratches claims F1 close to new China GP deal
Formula 1's new commercial boss Sean Bratches says that China is close to signing a deal which will see it secured on the calendar for the coming years. Earlier in 2017, a p...

23 Aug 2017 11:01
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Raikkonen knew about one-year extension "for some time"
Kimi Raikkonen says that he knew he would be sticking with Ferrari "for some time" after the Maranello squad announced yesterday that the Finn would stay on for 2018. ...

23 Aug 2017 10:34
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Norris confirms that Formula 2 is a "more likely option" for 2018
Future star Lando Norris thinks that a move to Formula 2 is a "more likely option" for 2018 as opposed to Super Formula, although he has insisted that his main focus i...

23 Aug 2017 09:43
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Honda changes engine development process to increase efficiency
Honda has changed its development and evaluation approach after experiencing correlation issues between its dyno and track evaluations. In 2017, Honda has once again struggled w...

23 Aug 2017 09:05
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James Key extends contract at Toro Rosso
Toro Rosso has confirmed that technical director James Key has signed a deal that sees his contract extended. Key joined the Red Bull junior team in 2012 and is a highly respect...

22 Aug 2017 17:33
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Honda expecting a challenge from Spa circuit
Honda is expecting a tough time at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, as the Japanese manufacturer continues to struggle with power output compared to its rivals. While the ex...

22 Aug 2017 17:16
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Column: Why has Ferrari stuck with Raikkonen for another year?
Ferrari announced today that it would be retaining Kimi Raikkonen for the 2017 season. The deal didn't come as a surprise but the official announcement made it very real. Ra...

22 Aug 2017 16:51
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Wolff says its dangerous to predict Mercedes as Spa favourites
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that people shouldn't be so quick and jump to say the Silver Arrows will be favourites to come out on top this weekend in Belgium. The Circ...

22 Aug 2017 16:25
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Hembery wants F1 to regionalise its calendar
Pirelli's motorsport coordinator Paul Hembery believes that Formula 1 should have a regionalised calendar if it is to expand the number of races. Since Liberty Media took ov...

22 Aug 2017 15:37
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Scheckter-like Verstappen says that 2018 is the key to his Red Bull future
Max Verstappen believes that 2018 will be a key season for Red Bull Racing and his own future in Formula 1. In 2017, Verstappen has suffered from a dreadful year, retiring from ...

22 Aug 2017 15:00
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Wolff admits Mercedes approach gives title advantage to Vettel
Toto Wolff has admitted that Mercedes' approach to the 2017 season hands the title advantage to Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel. Ferrari clearly favours one driver while...

22 Aug 2017 13:48
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A look back at Belgium: 1995
Ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps, F1Today looks back at the most memorable races of Belgium's past. In this article, we revi...

22 Aug 2017 13:38
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Boutsen urges Vandoorne to be patient amid struggling start
Former F1 driver Thierry Boutsen has advised fellow Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne to be patient while McLaren-Honda works its way back to success. Currently, the McLaren-Honda ...

22 Aug 2017 13:24
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Ferrari confirm Raikkonen for 2018
Ferrari has confirmed that Kimi Raikkonen will remain with the team for the 2018 season. The Finn's contract was set to expire at the end of the season, as he is currently h...

22 Aug 2017 12:36
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Engineers worried about late introduction of the Halo
A couple of Formula 1 engineers have admitted that they are a little concerned about the late introduction of the Halo, and how it might affect development on their 2018 cars. A...

22 Aug 2017 11:18
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Tyre selections for 2017 Italian Grand Prix
Pirelli has announced the tyre selections each driver has made for the Italian Grand Prix this year. Drivers had to choose from the medium, soft and super soft tyre for th...

22 Aug 2017 10:57
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Perez hoping to make up lost points in second half of the season
Sergio Perez is ready to get back into the action this weekend in Belgium as the long summer break concludes. The Mexican arrives in Belgium in high spirits after enjoying a str...

22 Aug 2017 10:47
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Kvyat: "Every corner at Spa is special"
Daniil Kvyat believes that every corner that's packed into the 4.3 mile Spa-Francorchamps circuit is special and unique in its own way. This weekend, the paddock travels to ...

22 Aug 2017 10:30
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Alonso vows to get "everything" he can from Belgian GP
Fernando Alonso has stated that he intends to extract "everything" from the car in Belgium this weekend, as Formula 1 returns from its annual summer break. The Spaniar...

22 Aug 2017 10:10
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Steiner believes "anything can happen" at Spa
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner is ready to get back to action this weekend, as Formula 1 returns from its annual summer break. The team ended the first stage of the season...

21 Aug 2017 17:15
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Pirelli's Isola predicts two-stop strategy for Belgian GP
Pirelli's Mario Isola predicts that the fastest strategy for the Belgian Grand Prix will be a two-stop. The Italian tyre manufacturer is bringing the ultra-soft compound to ...

21 Aug 2017 16:49
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