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Wolff not happy after disappointing qualifying for Mercedes
Toto Wolff was left disgruntled following qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix after Mercedes failed to get a car on the front row of the grid. Valtteri Bottas and Lewis...

29 Jul 2017 15:34
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Vettel puts Ferrari on pole position for Hungarian GP
Sebastian Vettel has secured pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix after setting a lap time of 1:16.276. The German dominated the final session and ended up just ...

29 Jul 2017 15:05
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Williams has no expectations over di Resta return
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams says that she has no expectations of Paul di Resta, as he prepares to compete in a Formula 1 weekend for the first time since 2013...

29 Jul 2017 13:32
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Vasseur says Sauber-Ferrari deal does not involve drivers
New Sauber team principal Frederic Vasseur says that Sauber's newly formed deal with Ferrari does not involve drivers for the 2018 season. Earlier this week, the Swiss ...

29 Jul 2017 12:49
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Di Resta replaces Massa for Hungarian GP
Paul Di Resta is set to race for Williams this weekend, after Felipe Massa was taken ill this morning, despite being cleared to race earlier in the day. Massa spun twice yester...

29 Jul 2017 12:31
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Alonso not ruling out 2018 IndyCar switch
Fernando Alonso says that he is not ruling out the possibility of a full-time switch to IndyCar in 2018. The Spaniard competed in his first race in the series in May, contesting...

29 Jul 2017 12:18
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Vettel smashes lap record to go fastest in FP3
Sebastian Vettel ended the final practice in Budapest on top, obliterating the lap record set by Rubens Barrichello in 2004. The German set a lap time of 1:17.017 to go much fas...

29 Jul 2017 11:02
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Hulkenberg set for five place grid drop
Renault’s Nico Hulkenberg is set to take a five place grid drop for this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix after the team had to change his gearbox out of sequence. Un...

29 Jul 2017 10:20
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Di Resta on standby for Williams after Massa falls ill
Paul di Resta has been placed on standby for Williams after Felipe Massa was taken to the hospital last night. Di Resta is Williams' reserve driver, racing in F1 from 2...

29 Jul 2017 10:16
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Steiner: "Haas' Friday its worst in F1"
Haas' Team Principal Guenther Steiner has expressed his disappointment at the American squad's Friday running in Hungary, describing the two practice sessions as its mos...

29 Jul 2017 09:59
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Video: Verstappen gives a tour of his driver room

Max Verstappen likes to chill out when he can during a race weekend. But where exactly does he do it? Take a look at his quick tour around his driver room in the Red Bull energy...

29 Jul 2017 09:29
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Wehrlein cleared after hefty FP2 accident
Sauber's Pascal Wehrlein has insisted that he is "feeling OK" following a large accident on Friday afternoon at the Hungaroring. The crash took place as the German...

29 Jul 2017 09:13
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Photos: Friday at the Hungarian Grand Prix
The action for the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix got underway today, with the first two practice sessions giving us a slight insight into what we have in store for the rest of ...

28 Jul 2017 19:22
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Williams reflect on tricky Friday at the Hungaroring
Williams knew entering the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend that it was set to struggle on a track that doesn't quite suit the FW40. If Friday practice was anything to go by, it...

28 Jul 2017 18:16
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A look back at Hungary: 2003
With the Hungarian Grand prix coming up this weekend, we have been looking at classic races from the events past. This time it’s the 2003 edition of the race, where Fernan...

28 Jul 2017 17:53
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Palmer blames "massive" kerb for FP1 damage
Jolyon Palmer endured another luckless day in Hungary, causing two red flags throughout the two practice sessions. The Brit arrived in Hungary with the hope of starting afresh o...

28 Jul 2017 17:31
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Ricciardo optimistic on pole position challenge
Daniel Ricciardo says that a positive Friday is leading him to believe that Red Bull could challenge for pole position tomorrow. The Australian impressively topped both pra...

28 Jul 2017 16:24
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Honda confirm that it is talking to potential customers
Honda has confirmed that it is talking to a number of potential customers over a deal to supply engines. Speculation is mounting that the Japanese manufacturer could link up wit...

28 Jul 2017 15:35
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Ricciardo stays ahead of the field after FP2
Daniel Ricciardo kept his Red Bull top of the timesheets in the second practice session by setting a lap time of 1:18.455 on the super soft tyre, only three-tenths of a second f...

28 Jul 2017 15:30
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Giovinazzi keen to understand FP1 crash
Antonio Giovinazzi says that he is eager to learn why he crashed heavily into the barriers during the first practice session in Hungary which ended his session prematurely. The ...

28 Jul 2017 13:49
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Kvyat says his future will be announced very soon
Daniil Kvyat says that his future will be rectified very soon, as the Russian looks set to be retained by the Red Bull programme. Kvyat races for Toro Rosso, the Red Bull junior...

28 Jul 2017 13:15
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Massa worried about future of DTM and LMP1
Felipe Massa says that time may be running out for DTM and LMP1 after recent announcements. Earlier this week, Mercedes dropped a huge bombshell on the motorsport community...

28 Jul 2017 12:47
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Stroll confirms Williams working on 2018 project
Lance Stroll has confirmed that Williams is working on its 2018 project as it targets to move back up the order. So far, 2017 has been a mediocre year for the Grove-based squad,...

28 Jul 2017 12:30
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Gasly and Verstappen to test with Red Bull next week
Pierre Gasly and Max Verstappen will test the RB13 next week at the second in-season test of the year. Following the Hungarian Grand Prix, teams will be sticking around for the ...

28 Jul 2017 11:55
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Ricciardo ends FP1 top of the timesheets
Daniel Ricciardo got Red Bull's weekend off to a positive start by setting the fastest lap of the first practice session, crossing the line to get a time of 1:18.486 on...

28 Jul 2017 11:31
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Sauber announce multi-year deal to run with Ferrari power
Sauber has officially announced that it will run with Ferrari power for the next number of years in Formula 1. On Thursday, the company announced that it was cancellin...

28 Jul 2017 10:02
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Hamilton: "Mercedes showing we are the best team"
Lewis Hamilton has said that his Mercedes team is clearly showing that it is the stronger team in its fight against Ferrari, now that the German squad has a 55-point advant...

28 Jul 2017 09:49
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Video: Codemasters reveal F1 2017 game trailer
The highly anticipated F1 2017 game is just under a month away from release. This year, there are many new features which a lot of gaming fans are excited about. Not only w...

28 Jul 2017 09:31
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Vettel calm over new Ferrari deal, confident of 2018 stay
Sebastian Vettel says that there is no rush to sign an extension with Ferrari. The German's deal with the Scuderia runs out at the end of this season, with no visible signs ...

28 Jul 2017 09:01
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Liberty introducing new franchise model says Wolff
According to Mercedes team boss, Toto Wolff, new owners of F1, Liberty Media are looking to bring in a new franchise model to replace the current concorde agreement. The Concor...

27 Jul 2017 18:21
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Whiting sure developed Halo will improve car aesthetics
Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting is confident that the Halo's aesthetics will improve for the 2018 season. The announcement that the Halo would feature on the 2018 ca...

27 Jul 2017 17:55
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Vettel believes it's "ignorant and stupid" to ignore Halo
Sebastian Vettel has come out in support of the Halo device that the FIA has said must be introduced next year. Vettel is the only driver to have tested the Halo and the shield...

27 Jul 2017 17:18
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Sauber cancel engine deal with Honda
The deal between Sauber and Honda appear to be off. Earlier this year, it was announced that Sauber would ditch Ferrari and take up a deal with Honda in order to run with c...

27 Jul 2017 16:06
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FIA reveals the strength of the Halo
On the build-up to the Hungarian Grand Prix, the FIA has given more insight into the controversial Halo that will feature on the 2018 cars. The decision to introduce it was...

27 Jul 2017 15:24
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Horner: Verstappen must have winning car
Christian Horner has said that it is crucial for Max Verstappen to receive a winning car next year after the struggles that have robbed him of several points finishes in 2017. ...

27 Jul 2017 14:35
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Video: Bottas surprises young F1 fan
At the British Grand Prix, a young fan turned up in full support of his favourite driver, Valtteri Bottas. The images of the boy supporting the Finn made its rounds on social me...

27 Jul 2017 14:16
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Mika Salo believes Mercedes are not favourites in Hungary
Ex-F1 driver Mika Salo is confident that Mercedes can't be considered favourites this weekend in Hungary. The Finn believes that Ferrari will be strong around the Hungarorin...

27 Jul 2017 13:37
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A look back at Hungary: 2006
At F1Today, we continue to look at memorable moments from the Hungaroring ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix. Today, we look at the 2006 race which was not only ev...

27 Jul 2017 12:47
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Prost: "Don't judge Stroll until 2018"
Formula 1 legend Alain Prost has asked people not to judge Lance Stroll until next season when the Canadian has completed a whole year in F1. During the first half of the2017 se...

27 Jul 2017 12:23
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2018 cars set to be 5kg heavier
The minimum weight limit for the 2018 Formula 1 cars will rise by five kilogrammes, in light of the introduction of the 'halo'. Last week, the FIA announced that it woul...

27 Jul 2017 11:36
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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 ...

27 Jul 2017 11:14
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Verstappen not ruling out future Ferrari, Mercedes switch
Max Verstappen has not ruled out that he could move to Ferrari or Mercedes in the future. The Dutchman has been disappointed by his 2017 season with Red Bull, as not only is the...

27 Jul 2017 10:53
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Statistics: The 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix
The Hungaroring hosts the eleventh round of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship this weekend. It is also the last race before the summer break and is a fan favourite due to th...

27 Jul 2017 09:40
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Raikkonen's tyre failure caused by external damage
Pirelli has concluded the tests surrounding Kimi Raikkonen's tyre failure at the British Grand Prix, claiming that "no issues have emerged connected with the tyre itsel...

27 Jul 2017 09:08
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Norris to test with McLaren at Hungary
McLaren has confirmed that Lando Norris will test the McLaren MCL32 next week in Hungary as part of the second in-season test of the year. The test will mark the first time the ...

26 Jul 2017 18:03
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A look back at Hungary: 1997
With the Hungarian Grand Prix coming up this weekend, we have been looking at classic races from the events past. This time it's the 1997 edition where Damon Hill hit traged...

26 Jul 2017 17:53
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Haas still working on brake issues
Haas admit that it is still working on the brake issues that have been hampering its season. Romain Grosjean has consistently been heard complaining of problems when he hit...

26 Jul 2017 17:03
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Schedule for the press conferences in Hungary
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...

26 Jul 2017 15:58
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Ilmor keen on 2021 entry if a partner is found
Ilmor chief Mario Illien is interested in producing an engine for Formula 1 in 2021, but will only consider the option if costs are reduced and the company can find a partner to...

26 Jul 2017 15:05
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Designer creates his own 'halo' concepts
Last week, the FIA announced that the 2018 Formula 1 cars will feature the 'halo' cockpit protection system. The news was taken very negatively by the F1 community, main...

26 Jul 2017 14:23
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Hungary brings back good memories for Stroll
Heading to the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, Williams' Lance Stroll is looking forward to the 11th race of the 2017 Season. The Hungaroring will mark the third circuit ...

26 Jul 2017 13:43
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Bottas: "Mercedes can't become too confident"
Valtteri Bottas believes that Mercedes can't afford to be too sure that it has become superior to rivals Ferrari in the last number of races. Mercedes has appeared to have c...

26 Jul 2017 13:01
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Perez believes Force India can be quick in Hungary
Force India's Sergio Perez believes that the team can be quick this weekend around the Hungaroring. The Silverstone squad has enjoyed a successful first half of the season, ...

26 Jul 2017 12:26
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Oliver Rowland to drive for Renault at Assen
Oliver Rowland will get another taste of a Formula 1 car next month when he drives the Lotus E20 at Assen for the Gamma Racing Days event. It will not be the first time the...

26 Jul 2017 11:40
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Sauber hoping new upgrades will boost performance
Sauber will be bringing a number of upgrades to the Hungarian Grand Prix before Formula 1 takes its usual summer break. The Swiss outfit has been struggling in recent races, and...

26 Jul 2017 11:28
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Kvyat: "I have very cool memories from Hungary"
Daniil Kvyat is looking forward to returning to the Hungaroring, the scene of his first ever podium in Formula 1. In 2015, his maiden year racing for Red Bull, Kvyat claimed his...

26 Jul 2017 10:39
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Jos Verstappen admits son Max is disappointed in 2017
Jos Verstappen has proclaimed that his son Max Verstappen is disappointed after a so far unsuccessful 2017 season. Entering the year, Red Bull was expected to rise to the challe...

26 Jul 2017 09:41
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Minardi: "Haas driver announcement a missed opportunity for Ferrari"
Former Formula 1 chief Giancarlo Minardi believes that Haas' announcement to keep its current set of drivers into 2018 is a major blow to Ferrari. Waiting in the wings ...

26 Jul 2017 09:22
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Abiteboul applies pressure to Palmer ahead of Hungary
Renault's managing director Cyril Abiteboul has piled pressure on the shoulders of Jolyon Palmer ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, stating that a double points fini...

25 Jul 2017 17:47
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Aston Martin hoping for clearer image in September over F1 future
Aston Martin hopes to have a clearer indication of how much it will be involved in F1 beyond 2021 by September. Speaking to Speed Week, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer spoke about ...

25 Jul 2017 16:31
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A look back at Hungary: 2014
As the Hungarian Grand Prix looms this weekend, F1Today is looking back at some classic Hungaroring showdowns of the past. Today, we revisit the 2014 race, which saw Daniel Ricc...

25 Jul 2017 16:21
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Alonso took Silverstone penalty for Hungary preparation
Fernando Alonso has admitted that he was thinking of the Hungarian GP weekend two weeks ago, before the British GP weekend got underway. Alonso took a 30-place grid penalty for ...

25 Jul 2017 15:29
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360° lap around the Hungaroring with Carlos Sainz
The Hungaroring is one of the more technical tracks on the calendar, with many labelling it 'Monaco without the barriers.' This weekend, it plays host the eleventh round...

25 Jul 2017 14:38
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Hulkenberg: "Hungary the perfect place to test Kubica"
Renault's Nico Hulkenberg believes that the Hungaroring is the best track for Kubica to be tested at. After the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, Kubica will get a taste of...

25 Jul 2017 13:50
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Grosjean claims Hungarian GP is "not an easy race"
Romain Grosjean claims that despite the Hungarian Grand Prix being at a relatively low speed, it is not an easy race. This weekend, the Hungaroring hosts round eleven of the 201...

25 Jul 2017 12:56
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Liberty Media block teams from buying shares
Liberty Media has now blocked teams from buying into the sport. In January, when Liberty completed its takeover of Formula 1, the company's president Greg Maffei said $...

25 Jul 2017 12:12
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Ghiotto to get test outing with Williams
Formula 2 racer Luca Ghiotto will make his test debut next week with Williams, as the Italian will be bringing out the FW40 at the second in-season test in Hungary. Ghiotto will...

25 Jul 2017 11:17
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FIA gives green light for Kubica return
The FIA has ushered the green light for Robert Kubica amid his rumoured return to the sport. The Pole will test for Renault next week, driving a 2017 F1 car for the first time. ...

25 Jul 2017 10:26
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Ocon: Hungaroring is “favourite track of the year”
Esteban Ocon is looking forward to the Hungarian Grand prix, after saying that the Hungaroring is his favourite track on the calendar. Ocon has had a good season so far, puttin...

25 Jul 2017 10:01
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Vandoorne looking for competitive Hungarian Grand Prix
Stoffel Vandoorne is looking to score his first points of the season this weekend in Hungary, at a track he says he enjoys. Vandoorne has had a troubled season so far, affected...

25 Jul 2017 09:35
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