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A look back at Austria: 1970
At F1Today we continue to look at memorable and historic races ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. Today, we look at the 1970 race which m...

08 Jul 2017 10:54
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Sirotkin could "feel the improvements" Renault has made
Sergey Sirotkin was happy to have made a trouble-free outing for Renault in Austria, as the Russian took over the seat of Nico Hulkenberg in the first practice session. He ...

08 Jul 2017 10:28
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FIA make changes to kerbs at the Red Bull Ring
The FIA has made some changes to the controversial kerbs at the Red Bull Ring. In yesterday's practice sessions, some drivers suffered damage after running wide over the ker...

08 Jul 2017 10:01
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Vettel not worried about nearing penalty points limit
Sebastian Vettel admits that he is not proud of his current record of nine penalty points on his super license, but stated that it does not worry him heading into the Austrian G...

08 Jul 2017 09:48
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McLaren encouraged by Honda's Friday performance
McLaren's racing director Eric Boullier had some pleasant comments for engine supplier Honda after yesterday's practice sessions. The Japanese manufacturer has brought a...

08 Jul 2017 09:28
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Hamilton set for 5-place grid penalty
Lewis Hamilton has been hit with a five-place grid penalty for the Austrian Grand Prix, following an unauthorised gearbox change. Cars are required to run six races with a ...

07 Jul 2017 19:43
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Stroll reprimanded for crossing the pit lane entry line
Lance Stroll has been reprimanded in Austria after the rookie Canadian was found to have crossed the white line entering the pitlane. Drivers are required to stay inside the pai...

07 Jul 2017 18:26
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Hamilton: "The car feels fantastically fast"
Lewis Hamilton ended Friday practice as arguably the happiest man. The Brit topped the timesheets in both practice sessions today. While his advantage is FP2 was slashed heavily...

07 Jul 2017 17:41
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Vettel reckons Mercedes is the team to beat in Austria
Sebastian Vettel believes that Mercedes are the favourites this weekend in Austria after the first two practice sessions. Lewis Hamilton topped the time sheets in both outings, ...

07 Jul 2017 16:56
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Video: Renault R26 in the Codemasters F1 2017 game
Codemasters has revealed the next classic car to feature in the F1 2017 game, with the Renault R26 available to drive. The car, driven by Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichell...

07 Jul 2017 16:31
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Mercedes, McLaren and Honda to sit together at press conference
There has been a change in the listings for this afternoon's press conference which is held for team principals, engineers and other important team personnel. Ferrari team b...

07 Jul 2017 16:05
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Massa hoping Kubica is "strong enough" for F1 return
Felipe Massa agrees that it would be a fantastic story for Formula 1 if Robert Kubica returned to the sport. Kubica is rumoured to be in contention for the Renault seat in 2018 ...

07 Jul 2017 15:59
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Hamilton stays ahead after FP2 in Austria
Lewis Hamilton kept his place at the top of the timesheets after the second practice session in Austria, setting a time of 1:05.483. The lap was half a second quicker than the t...

07 Jul 2017 15:31
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Horner denies Sainz will leave Toro Rosso after 2017 season
Chrisitan Horner is adamant that Carlos Sainz will be racing for Toro Rosso in 2018 after the Spaniard declared it was unlikely he would be sticking around for a fourth sea...

07 Jul 2017 14:57
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Hamilton: Todt has questions to answer over Vettel
Lewis Hamilton believes that the president of the FIA, Jean Todt, has questions to answer for regarding Sebastian Vettel, who escaped further punishment on Monday during his hea...

07 Jul 2017 14:36
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Stroll's private tests defended by Williams
Williams has defended their decision to orgainse private tests for their driver, Lance Stroll. This follows criticism from Jacques Villeneuve after the 1997 World Champion calle...

07 Jul 2017 13:51
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Vandoorne: New Honda engine provides "no big" difference
McLaren's Stoffel Vandoorne has revealed that the he believes that the new "spec 3" Honda engine that the team is running this weekend will provide no major i...

07 Jul 2017 13:11
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Wehrlein: "Sauber atmosphere different after Kaltenborn departure"
Pascal Wehrlein has admitted that the atmosphere at Sauber has somewhat changed since Monisha Kaltenborn left the team. In the build up to the race in Baku two weeks ago, the te...

07 Jul 2017 12:56
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Alonso dismisses Vettel, Hamilton comments
Fernando Alonso has brushed aside comments made by Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel in yesterday's press conference. Both men were asked about the possibility of having A...

07 Jul 2017 12:31
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Williams admit Massa could stay for the 2018 season
Felipe Massa could be set to stay at Williams for the 2018 season, as the team is very happy with his performances so far this year. The Brazilian announced his retirement last ...

07 Jul 2017 12:03
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Hamilton ends FP1 top of the timesheets
Lewis Hamilton has started his weekend off in Austria in fine form, setting a lap time of 1:05.975. The Brit's lap was set on the soft compound, the hardest of the three bro...

07 Jul 2017 11:10
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Photos:Thursday at the Red Bull Ring
Yesterday, drivers faced the media in Speilberg one day before the track action begins. Even though there are no beautiful cars to see just yet, we have a nice selection of phot...

07 Jul 2017 10:16
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A look back at Austria: 2002
The 2002 season was a particularly dominant one for Ferrari as Michael Schumacher took his fifth title six races early, with fifteen wins across the year in total between S...

07 Jul 2017 10:03
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Brown wants more races in Asia on the calendar
Zak Brown says that he feels there is more room for Formula 1 in Asia as F1 looks to grow its market. We already have iconic and fan favourite races in places such as Japan and ...

07 Jul 2017 09:27
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Ocon will not change his attitude to driving and teammate Perez
Esteban Ocon has stated he has no intention of change his attitude despite coming under fire from Force India teammate Sergio Perez following their incident in Baku, with the Fr...

07 Jul 2017 09:03
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Sainz says fourth year at Toro Rosso is "unlikely"
Carlos Sainz admits that another year at Toro Rosso is unlikely for him as he targets bigger and better things for 2018. Sainz joined the Red Bull junior team in 2015 alongside ...

06 Jul 2017 17:12
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Kubica to test for Renault to judge if F1 return is possible
Renault has confirmed that Robert Kubica will once again have another test for the team in order to gauge whether the Polish driver will be ready to make a full-time return...

06 Jul 2017 16:39
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Hamilton retains "utmost repsect" for title rival Vettel
Lewis Hamilton has not lost any respect for rival Sebastian Vettel despite the controversial clash at Baku. Vettel drove up alongside the Mercedes driver and bumped into hi...

06 Jul 2017 15:59
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Sirotkin to get FP1 outing in Austria for Renault
Sergey Sirotkin will return to the track in Austria this weekend, as he gets his third FP1 outing of the season. The Russian will be in the seat of Nico Hulkenberg for the first...

06 Jul 2017 15:57
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Alonso not optimistic over new Honda upgrade
With Honda introducing a new upgrade this weekend in Austria, Fernando Alonso is not staying as optimistic. Honda has struggled this season in terms of power and reliability, an...

06 Jul 2017 15:43
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Pirelli choose softest compounds for US GP
Pirelli has announced the tyre compounds that they will be bringing to the Italian Grand Prix this September. The marque will ship its soft, super soft and ultra soft ...

06 Jul 2017 15:12
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FIA would have to take action if Vettel drove dangerously again
The governing body of Formula 1, the FIA, would have to take action against Sebastian Vettel if the four time champion drove dangerously again in the future in the eyes of forme...

06 Jul 2017 14:06
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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 ...

06 Jul 2017 13:47
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Ricciardo urges Verstappen to "keep his chin up" through tough period

Daniel Ricciardo has urged teammate Max Verstappen to keep his chin up amid the struggle the Dutchman is going through. Verstappen has had a poor run of luck in 2017, having ret...

06 Jul 2017 13:17
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Whiting retirement rumours re-surface
Fresh rumours that Formula 1's Race Director Charlie Whiting is set to retire have once again come to light. Whiting has been Race Director and Safety Delegate of ...

06 Jul 2017 12:43
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Cosworth present at recent F1 engine meeting
Talk of Formula 1's new engine rules is starting to come to light, as a meeting was held this week to discuss the next set of regulations. Attending the meeting was a large ...

06 Jul 2017 12:16
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Carey denies targeting 25-race F1 calendar
Chase Carey has denied that Liberty Media is targeting 25 race calendars for the future. When Liberty took over the sport at the start of the year, it was suggested they wanted ...

06 Jul 2017 11:41
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Alonso ruing lack of competitiveness over the last few years
Fernando Alonso admits that the last number of years in his Formula 1 career have been very tough, as the talented Spaniard has languished near the back of the grid. A move in 2...

06 Jul 2017 11:16
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A look back at Austria: 1987
At F1Today, we continue to look back at memorable races at the Austrian Grand Prix ahead of this weekend's race at the Red Bull Ring. Today, we look at the 1987 race, which ...

06 Jul 2017 10:20
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Trailer for Williams documentary
This summer, the Williams Formula 1 team will release a documentary reflecting on the story so far for the privateer team. Frank Williams founded the squad forty years ago and h...

06 Jul 2017 10:02
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Schedule for press conference in Austria
The FIA has finally released the names of the drivers that will face the press later today. Usually, Formula 1's governing body release the names on Wednesday, however, this...

06 Jul 2017 09:37
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Red Bull Ring goes from 9 corners to 10
The FIA has announced that there will be a change is the number of corners around the Red Bull Ring for 2017. F1 viewers have known the track that returned in 2014 to possess ni...

05 Jul 2017 17:58
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Webber calls for an end to engine grid penalties
Ex-F1 driver Mark Webber would like to see a halt to drivers being handed grid penalties when engine parts fail. The Australian doesn't agree with the fact a driver has to s...

05 Jul 2017 17:12
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Barrichello admits it was "difficult to adjust" after F1 exit
Rubens Barrichello found it difficult to adjust his life after ending his lengthy period of racing in Formula 1 at the end of 2011. The veteran lost his seat at Williams to...

05 Jul 2017 16:40
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Villeneuve claims Stroll's private testing is "not fair"
Jacques Villeneuve has once again hit out at Lance Stroll, this time stating that the private testing that the Williams driver is doing is "unfair". Prior to the Azerb...

05 Jul 2017 15:54
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Video: Felipe Massa on his eventful career
Starting out as a rookie in 2002, Felipe Massa has become one of the most iconic names in motorsport, with a Formula 1 career spanning over 15 years. Coming out of retirem...

05 Jul 2017 15:11
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Chase Carey: "A little drama on the track can not hurt"
Liberty Media does not mind the incident between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton in Baku and think such a huge fuss shouldn't have been caused. After Vettel received no ...

05 Jul 2017 14:44
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F1 promotion boosts future of Chinese Grand Prix
The future of the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit seems to have been given a boost following a partnership that was signed between Formula 1 and La...

05 Jul 2017 13:56
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Villeneuve doesn't regret harsh Stroll comments
Jacques Villeneuve is not sorry for the comments he made surrounding Lance Stroll at the start of the season. The 1997 F1 world champion was highly critical of the abilities of ...

05 Jul 2017 12:47
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Hakkinen: "F1 talks too early for Mick Schumacher"
Double world champion Mika Hakkinen says that it is too early for Mick Schumacher to enter talks over a Formula 1 deal. Hakkinen was one of many rivals of the legendary Mic...

05 Jul 2017 12:10
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Paul Ricard bids for 2018 winter test
The Circuit Paul Ricard will return to the calendar next season, hosting the first French Grand Prix since 2008. The Paul Ricard circuit hasn't held a Grand Prix since 1990 ...

05 Jul 2017 11:45
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Mercedes hitting the sweet spot more often, warns Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has stated that the team is starting to hit the sweet spot more often now, sending a warning shot to Ferrari. Mercedes has struggled with consistency&nb...

05 Jul 2017 11:16
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Stroll happy to return to familiar Red Bull Ring
Lance Stroll will, for the first time this season, turn up at a track he has raced at before in Austria. Stroll competed at the Red Bull Ring in the FIA European Formula 3 ...

05 Jul 2017 10:48
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A look back at Austria: 1975
In the build-up to this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix we are looking back at some classic races from the event’s history. This time looking at the 1975 Grand Prix, i...

05 Jul 2017 10:23
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Robert Kubica gives himself "80 to 90 percent" chance of returning
Robert Kubica could be on the verge of a new Formula 1 deal, as he states he has 80 to 90 percent chance of making a full-time return to the pinnacle of motorsport. The Pole dri...

05 Jul 2017 10:01
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Video: How Takuma Sato and Andretti Autosport won the Indy500
The Indy 500 was a memorable race, with a lot of focus on Fernando Alonso. Despite his race-day not going to plan, Andretti Autosport still celebrated when the chequered flag wa...

05 Jul 2017 09:34
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Wolff: "Hamilton/Vettel collision a closed chapter"
The Baku collision between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel has prompted a wide variety of reactions from across the F1 fraternity and beyond - but Mercedes boss Toto Wolff i...

05 Jul 2017 09:00
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Esteban Ocon moving on after Perez bust ups
Esteban Ocon will not linger on the recent tensions between himself and teammate Sergio Perez. The two have made headlines over the last two races in Azerbaijan and Canada. At t...

04 Jul 2017 17:38
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Force India eyeing up strong finish in Austria
Force India are eyeing up a strong finish at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. In the race, the team are hoping for a large haul of point...

04 Jul 2017 16:03
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Kvyat not letting poor Austria record hold him back
Daniil Kvyat is not one for statistics but still doesn't take pleasure in the fact that he has never scored a point around the Red Bull Ring. Having raced in Austria, three ...

04 Jul 2017 15:22
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Kubica to test with Renault again
Robert Kubica will once again step in behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car as Renault has granted the Pole another opportunity to test. Kubica drove an F1 car for the first time ...

04 Jul 2017 14:46
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McLaren predicting improved performance in Austria through "Spec 3" engine
Yusuke Hasegawa is expecting improved competitiveness from McLaren at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix when Honda introduce its third specification power unit of the seaso...

04 Jul 2017 13:58
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Wolff comments won't silent informative Jordan
Eddie Jordan will not put a stop to his predictions despite criticism from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. Wolff had stern words for Jordan after the Irishman made the suggestion that...

04 Jul 2017 12:58
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Abiteboul: "No victories until 2019"
Cyril Abiteboul has played down suggestions that Renault will spring a surprise with its 2018 package and leap up the pecking order, The French team is in its second year as a m...

04 Jul 2017 12:40
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Video: On board at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed held its annual event last weekend, bringing together plenty of motorsport fans. On show were some of the most iconic Formula 1 cars from the...

04 Jul 2017 12:15
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A look back at Austria: 1984
The Austrian Grand Prix has a history dating back to 1964, and in that time it has seen a variety of different winners - but only one local driver has ever taken victory on home...

04 Jul 2017 12:00
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F1 targets lighter engines for 2021
With talk beginning to form about engine rules for 2021, weight has emerged as an important factor when forming the new regulations. Today, the engine working group will hold ta...

04 Jul 2017 11:34
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Tyre selections for British Grand Prix
Pirelli has announced the tyre selections each driver has made for the British Grand Prix this year. The race will take place the weekend immediately following the Austrian Gran...

04 Jul 2017 11:08
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Alesi confirmed as Ambassador of Circuit Paul Ricard
Jean Alesi has been confirmed as the Ambassador and Advisor by the Circuit Paul Ricard, which will host the French Grand Prix next season. Formula 1 will have a race in France f...

04 Jul 2017 10:53
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Vettel: "I overreacted and offer my apologies to Lewis"
Sebastian Vettel has officially apologised for the incident in Baku, where he received a 10 second stop/go penalty. Vettel swiped into Hamilton under the safety car, prompt...

04 Jul 2017 10:04
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