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Wolff: "Hamilton is building a legacy"
Lewis Hamilton is "building a legacy as one of Formula 1's greatest drivers." These are the words Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, as Hamilton is getting close...

25 Jul 2017 09:30
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Video: Danish drivers talk about fantastic Le Mans support
The Danish fans come out in hordes to support their drivers at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Drivers such as Jan Magnussen, Marco Sorensen, Christina Nielsen, Michael Christense...

25 Jul 2017 09:09
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Mercedes pull out of DTM to focus on Formula E
Mercedes has announced that it will pull out of the DTM series following the 2018 season to focus on Formula E. The German manufacturer will enter the all-electric series in 201...

24 Jul 2017 20:47
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Isola keen to see tyres on year-old Hungary asphalt
Pirelli chief Mario Isola is looking forward to this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix and is particularly keen to see how the tyres react on the somewhat fresh asphalt. Before...

24 Jul 2017 16:54
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Button almost joined Williams for the 2017 season
Jenson Button has revealed that he very nearly joined Williams for the 2017 season before deciding to take a year out of racing. The Brit remains under contract with McLaren-Hon...

24 Jul 2017 16:06
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Timetable for the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix
The Hungarian Grand Prix will take place this weekend, hosting the eleventh round of the 2017 world championship. The Hungaroring has served up a number of fantastic races in th...

24 Jul 2017 15:27
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Vettel denies emerging Ferrari crisis
Sebastian Vettel has denied that Ferrari may be entering a "crisis" as suggested by Italian media recently. This follows the British Grand Prix which marked a very dis...

24 Jul 2017 14:53
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Hot weather expected for Hungary GP weekend
This weekend, the Hungaroring hosts round eleven of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship. The race has been a favourite of some, with recent Grands Prix such as 2014 and 2015 t...

24 Jul 2017 14:13
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Verstappen's patience could run out at Red Bull

Max Verstappen's manager has admitted that the Dutchman's patience could run out at Red Bull if the team does not produce a race winning car. Verstappen joined Toro Ross...

24 Jul 2017 13:29
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A look back at Hungary: 1986
At F1Today, we continue to look at memorable races ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring. Today, we look at the 1986 event which was the firs...

24 Jul 2017 13:12
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Villeneuve confirms rift with former team Williams
Jacques Villeneuve has confirmed that he has fallen out with Williams. Earlier this month, we reported that the Canadian had been banned from the Williams motor home after he ma...

24 Jul 2017 12:35
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Lucas Auer plays down F1 chances
Lucas Auer has played down his chances of claiming a seat in Formula 1 next season, as he admits he is fully focused on the DTM championship. The 22-year-old will take part in F...

24 Jul 2017 11:55
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Sauber confirm Matsushita for Hungary test
Nobuharu Matsushita will take part in his first official Formula 1 test, driving the Sauber C36 on the second day of running at Hungary next week. The Honda backed racer current...

24 Jul 2017 11:38
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Hulkenberg: "Good flow and harmony needed for Hungary success"
The Formula 1 train next stops at the Hungaroring which has thrown up a number of spicy races in recent years. Despite Mercedes' dominance in the hybrid era, it has only won...

24 Jul 2017 11:06
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Kubica to drive for Renault at Hungary in-season test
Renault F1 team has confirmed that Robert Kubica will test for them at the second in-season test of the year at the Hungaroring, following the Hungarian Grand Prix next weekend....

24 Jul 2017 10:24
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Steiner praises "fast and professional" Giovinazzi
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has offered his praise to Antonio Giovinazzi who is adding to his Formula 1 experience this year. At the start of the season, the Italian st...

24 Jul 2017 10:01
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Video: Onboard with Sebastien Ogier in the RB7
Recently, four-time world rally champion Sebastien Ogier got a drive for Red Bull Racing, taking out the championship winning RB7 around the Red Bull Ring. While the Frenchman c...

24 Jul 2017 09:40
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Wolff would love to see Kubica back on the grid
Toto Wolff has spoken of his desire to have old friend, Robert Kubica, back on the F1 grid as soon as possible. The polish driver has been out of F1 since suffering an horrific...

24 Jul 2017 09:00
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Palmer: “I’ve burnt my unlucky underpants”
Jolyon Palmer is wishing for his run of bad luck to come to an end ahead of this week’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Palmer has perhaps been the unluckiest driver on the grid th...

23 Jul 2017 19:18
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Honda wants an answer from Sauber
Honda's F1 boss Yusuke Hasegawa has said that he wants Sauber to confirm its engine plans for 2018 as soon as possible, amid significant speculation that a deal between the ...

23 Jul 2017 14:01
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Williams not rushing into 2018 driver decision
Williams is fully focused on its 2017 season and therefore will not hurry into deciding who will drive its cars next year, according to Deputy Team Principal Claire Williams. B...

23 Jul 2017 13:47
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Hulkenberg praises Renault step forward ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix
Nico Hulkenberg has been in buoyant mood ahead of this week’s Hungarian Grand Prix after an impressive performance at the British Grand Prix last time out. Hulkenberg pra...

22 Jul 2017 19:40
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Ricciardo eyes chances of winning in Hungary
Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo has said he is looking to his 2014 victory for inspiration for another good weekend in Hungary In 2014 he scored his second ever F1 victory in ...

22 Jul 2017 19:17
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No rush to change Force India's name
It is already well-known that Force India is considering a number of possible new names to adopt as early as next season, but although this process seems to be in full swing, th...

22 Jul 2017 13:24
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Verstappen looking forward to Budapest return
Max Verstappen has said that he is excited to return to the Hungaroring - a circuit where he has a 100% scoring record - for the Hungarian Grand Prix next weekend, even if he is...

22 Jul 2017 12:50
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Vettel's tyre failure caused by slow puncture
Pirelli has confirmed that it has got to the root of the issue that made Sebastian Vettel's tyre fail at the British Grand Prix. In the closing laps of the race, both Ferrar...

21 Jul 2017 17:47
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Russell admits role with Mercedes in 2017 is "secondary"
George Russell says that his position with Mercedes this year is secondary as the Brit focuses on winning the GP3 championship. Russell joined Mercedes at the start of the year ...

21 Jul 2017 17:01
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Haas confirm Grosjean and Magnussen for 2018
Haas team owner Gene Haas has confirmed that Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen will be racing for the team in 2018. Speaking to the official Formula 1 website, Haas delivered ...

21 Jul 2017 16:41
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Kvyat wants quick clarity from Red Bull over future
Daniil Kvyat has called on Red Bull to make a decision regarding his future soon. The Russian joined Toro Rosso, Red Bull's junior team in 2014, spending one season there be...

21 Jul 2017 15:43
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Verstappen: "Hungaroring is a great track"
Next weekend, the Formula 1 paddock will travel to Hungary to compete in the final race of the season before the summer break. Coming into the race, Red Bull will very much be h...

21 Jul 2017 13:49
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Video: The chemistry between Verstappen and Ricciardo
The friendship between Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo is very apparent and clear, as the two are commonly seen joking with each other. In this video, the two talk about the...

21 Jul 2017 13:09
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Lowe: "No black or white moment on when to move to 2018 car"
Williams' chief technical officer Paddy Lowe has said that there is not a clear moment when the team should shift its focus onto fully developing its 2018 car. So far, the t...

21 Jul 2017 11:57
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Force India open talks with Perez over new contract
Force India has initiated talks with driver Sergio Perez over a new deal that will see the Mexican remain at the team next season. Last year, Perez was heavily linked to a Renau...

21 Jul 2017 11:19
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Lauda fears F1 will regret Halo decision
Niki Lauda has said that F1 will regret the implementation of the Halo device from next season. On wednesday the FIA announce that it will be the Halo device used on all cars f...

21 Jul 2017 10:45
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Wehrlein expects big performance boost in Hungary
Pascal Wehrlein is expecting Sauber to deliver a lot more in performance next weekend in Hungary, as the team will be bringing a major update to the weekend. The team has strugg...

21 Jul 2017 10:21
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Column: Charles Leclerc: The real deal
Every so often we get a talent that sweeps through the junior categories, picking up eyes and fans as they go along. They get the experts talking and excitement starts to brim o...

21 Jul 2017 09:57
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Abiteboul apologises to Palmer after Silverstone woes
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has apologised to Jolyon Palmer after the struggling Briton failed to start his home Grand Prix at Silverstone due to a hydraulic leak. Palmer had ...

21 Jul 2017 09:25
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No revamp for 2018 Honda engine
The McLaren-Honda partnership is enduring another miserable season in 2017 thanks to the continued chronic lack of reliability and power offered by its engine, but despite the c...

21 Jul 2017 09:04
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Berger compares Verstappen to Ayrton Senna
Former Grand Prix driver Gerhard Berger has likened Max Verstappen to Ayrton Senna, who is considered one of the greatest in the sport's history. Berger partnered Senna at M...

20 Jul 2017 16:54
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F1 2017 to feature four classic McLaren cars
Codemasters has released the next batch of classic cars that will feature in the F1 2017 game. So far, there have been a number of cars from throughout Formula 1 history f...

20 Jul 2017 16:00
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Mallya: "Perez should leave for Ferrari only"
Force India owner Dr Vijay Mallya has indicated that he is more than satisfied with the team's 2017 driver lineup, adding that its Mexican star Sergio Perez should only cons...

20 Jul 2017 14:57
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Giovinazzi: "It's important to learn from my mistakes"
Antonio Giovinazzi says that it is important for him to learn from his past mistakes. The Italian made his debut in Formula 1 back in Australia, replacing Pascal Wehrlein who wa...

20 Jul 2017 14:45
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Hamilton says he has "five or six years" left in racing
Lewis Hamilton says that he has five or six years left in racing, amid rumours that he could retire sooner rather than later. The Brit made headlines after winning the Brit...

20 Jul 2017 13:13
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GPDA respect FIA's decision over the 'halo' introduction
The Grand Prix Drivers Association respect the decision of the FIA, who have chosen to introduce the 'halo' for the 2018 season. Formula 1's governing body was adama...

20 Jul 2017 12:11
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Wehrlein hoping for a top drive "soon"
Pascal Wehrlein is hoping that he will be able to move into one of the top teams in the next number of years and compete for world championships. The German made his debut ...

20 Jul 2017 11:53
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'Ferrari offer Vettel $138m, three-year deal'
Sebastian Vettel's future has been pondered for some time now, as the German's deal with Ferrari is set to run out at the end of the season. Vettel joined Ferrari for th...

20 Jul 2017 11:23
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Kubica confident he can drive 2017 car
Robert Kubica is confident that he can drive a 2017 car as he attempts to return full-time to Formula 1. The Pole is rumoured to be set for a test in a 2017 car, following the H...

20 Jul 2017 10:49
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Chase Carey "would like to have more German teams"
Chase Carey admits that he would like to see more German teams in Formula 1. Currently, only one German team runs in F1 - world champions Mercedes. However, Carey would like to ...

20 Jul 2017 09:58
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Video: Sebastian Ogier drives the Red Bull RB7
Sebastian Ogier is no stranger to adrenaline rushes, as the Frenchman is a four-time World Rally Champion. However, as he is used to life on the dirt, it was a whole new thrill ...

20 Jul 2017 09:40
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Nielsen appointed Formula 1 sporting director
Steve Nielsen has been appointed the role of Formula 1 sporting director and will report directly to Ross Brawn. Nielsen will officially take up his position on August 1st, work...

20 Jul 2017 09:14
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The 'halo' head protection concept will be introduced in 2018
The FIA has confirmed that the controversial 'halo' head protection system will be introduced for Formula 1 in 2018. Cockpit protection has been a heavy topic of de...

19 Jul 2017 21:14
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Kubica to test 2017 car at Hungary?
Robert Kubica is set to take part in the in-season test at Hungarian, following the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Pole is targeting a miraculous F1 comeback after a major rally cras...

19 Jul 2017 18:45
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Steiner: "Haas in control over driver future"
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner insists that he is still in control of who will drive for the team in 2018, despite a rumour suggesting Ferrari will have more of an influen...

19 Jul 2017 17:25
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Video: Mercedes strategy analysis for British Grand Pix
Mercedes claimed another one-two finish at the British Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton taking his fifth home win. Below, you can see a video from Mercedes who discuss its strate...

19 Jul 2017 16:00
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Cosworth planning F1 comeback for 2021 season
Cosworth is seriously considering re-entering Formula 1 in 2021 when the next set of engine regulations are set to be put in place. Hal Reisiger, who is the CEO of the company, ...

19 Jul 2017 14:32
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Silverstone to discuss contract after 2017 season
Silverstone will discuss its future with Liberty Media following the end of the 2017 season. In the week building up to the British Grand Prix, the British Racing Drivers&#...

19 Jul 2017 14:12
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Former prime minister hoping for Dutch GP return
Former Dutch prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende says that he hopes the power and influence of Max Verstappen will get the Dutch Grand Prix back on the Formula 1 calendar. ...

19 Jul 2017 12:48
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Hamilton has no plans to make Ferrari switch
Lewis Hamilton has no plans to leave Mercedes in the near future and join Ferrari, despite being a "big fan". Hamilton joined the Silver Arrows in 2013 and has since t...

19 Jul 2017 12:26
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Brown: "Alonso wants to be in F1 next year"
Executive director of McLaren Zak Brown has stated that Fernando Alonso has made it clear that he wishes to remain in Formula 1 for the 2018 season. The future of Alonso has bee...

19 Jul 2017 11:41
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Williams allegedly bans Villeneuve from race weekend motorhome
Williams has reportedly banned 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve from its motorhome after the Canadian has been very vocal about compatriot Lance Stroll. Stroll, who had a ...

19 Jul 2017 11:13
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Horner feels shield is "immature" for 2018 introduction
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner does not feel the time is right for Formula 1 to introduce the 'shield' cockpit protection system for 2018. At the British Grand...

19 Jul 2017 10:58
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Super soft compound favoured for Hungary GP
Pirelli has announced what tyres each driver will be bringing to the Hungarian Grand Prix in just over a weeks time. The Italian manufacturer nominated the medium, soft and...

19 Jul 2017 09:48
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Video: Hamilton celebrating the British Grand Prix victory
Lewis Hamilton took his fifth British Grand Prix victory on Sunday, bringing his total tally up to 57. The Brit dominated both qualifying and the race, leading every lap and set...

19 Jul 2017 08:32
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McLaren claim Mercedes and Ferrari are not interested in 2018 engine deal
Zak Brown has given the biggest indication yet that McLaren is set to remain with current engine suppliers Honda for the 2018 season. Since the start of the season, tensions hav...

19 Jul 2017 08:05
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2018 in-season testing to be hosted at Barcelona and Hungary
The locations of in-season testing for 2018 has been agreed by the teams, with Barcelona and Hungary being the selected venues. This year, the first in-season test came in ...

18 Jul 2017 15:56
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Ferrari starting to feel pressure from Italy
Ferrari has started to come under fire from Italy, as Italian media reports that the team has fallen behind Mercedes in recent races. The Maranello outfit has not won a race sin...

18 Jul 2017 15:44
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Fastest laps from the 2017 British Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap at the British Grand Prix on his way to his fifth race victory at his home event. He now closes in on Sebastian Vettel in the championship, an...

18 Jul 2017 15:09
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Strategy Group to meet on Wednesday to discuss F1 future
The Strategy Group will meet in Geneva on Wednesday, 18th July to discuss the future of Formula 1. The big name teams, the FIA and the commercial rights holder will be present. ...

18 Jul 2017 13:54
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Grosjean calls for Haas to investigate race defecit
Romain Grosjean has called for Haas to look into why the team couldn't match its promising qualifying pace in the race at the British Grand Prix. The Frenchman qualified in ...

18 Jul 2017 13:44
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Sainz now playing down Renault switch
Carlos Sainz has now joined those playing down a switch to Renault for the Hungarian Grand Prix. It had been widely reported that Sainz was switching to Renault for the next ra...

18 Jul 2017 12:35
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