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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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Alonso staying optimistic for Austrian GP
Fernando Alonso admits he is feeling optimistic ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend. The Spaniard travels to Spielberg in somewhat high spirits after securing his firs...

04 Jul 2017 09:32
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The circuit for New York ePrix
New York will play host to a double header next month as Formula E heads to the Big Apple for the penultimate round of the 2016/17 season. While Formula 1 has bee dreaming for y...

04 Jul 2017 09:02
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Sebastian Vettel to face no further action
The FIA has announced that Sebastian Vettel will not face any more action over the incident with Lewis Hamilton in Baku. Today in Paris, the governing body discussed whether the...

03 Jul 2017 20:16
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Renault aiming for fifth in the constructor standings
Renault is targeting a move up to fifth place in the constructor standings by the end of the season, despite currently sitting eighth, 19 points away from its target. Williams o...

03 Jul 2017 17:24
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Berger confirms Force India test for Auer
Austrian DTM racer Lucas Auer is set to make his Formula 1 debut for Force India later this year at the Hungaroring in an in-season test following the Hungarian Grand Prix. This...

03 Jul 2017 17:02
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Grand Prix in London for 2020?
With doubt now cast over the future of the British Grand Prix, London could take over as host if Silverstone organisers decide to pull out of its contract. Over the weekend, the...

03 Jul 2017 16:21
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Kubica ready to pounce on next F1 chance
Robert Kubica says that he is hoping that more test sessions in a Formula 1 car will arise soon so he can get the chance to prove himself. At the start of June, the Pole set 115...

03 Jul 2017 15:34
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Red Bull says loss of oil 'trick' hurt Ferrari
Speculation is mounting that a technical controversy is behind Ferrari's recent slump against rivals Mercedes. Ferrari started the season on a high, winning two out of the f...

03 Jul 2017 15:08
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Force India drivers cleared to race following collision
Force India has announced that Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez will be free to race for the rest of the season, despite disagreements coming at the last two events. In Canada, Oco...

03 Jul 2017 14:41
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Abiteboul imposing no ultimatum on Palmer
Renault’s Cyril Abiteboul has revealed that he isn’t imposing an ultimatum on Jolyon Palmer. Having failed to make an impression so far in 2017, being beaten by Nico...

03 Jul 2017 14:02
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Alonso admits Vandoorne start has been "difficult"
Fernando Alonso has admitted that his teammate has endured a "difficult" start to his Formula 1 career. Despite making his debut last season in Bahrain, Stoffel Vandoo...

03 Jul 2017 12:52
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Berger, Marko usher F1 to move on from Baku incident
Ex-Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger believes that Sebastian Vettel should face no further action following his incident with Lewis Hamilton at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. During t...

03 Jul 2017 11:55
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'Alonso targeting Mercedes or Ferrari for 2018'
Flavio Briatore has stated that Fernando Alonso is targeting a move to either Mercedes or Ferrari for 2018, as the Spaniard looks to get back behind the wheel of a championship ...

03 Jul 2017 11:45
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Jos Verstappen states his son is happy at Red Bull

Max Verstappen's father, Jos, states that his son is happy at Red Bull and his management is not searching for a way out of his contract. Verstappen has had a tough 2017 sea...

03 Jul 2017 11:16
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A look back at Austria: 1999
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, we're looking at the 1999 A...

03 Jul 2017 10:24
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Video: Christian Horner previews Red Bull's home Grand Prix
With the Austrian Grand Prix playing host to Red Bull's home Grand Prix, the team will be hoping for a strong result to back up the unexpected win at Azerbaijan. Red Bull...

03 Jul 2017 10:19
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Timetable for the 2017 Austrian Grand Prix
This week, the Austrian Grand Prix hits our screens as the battle for the championship hots up. The paddock travels to the Red Bull Ring, which will host round nine of the 2017&...

03 Jul 2017 09:48
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Verstappen highly anticipating the Austrian GP weekend
Max Verstappen says that he is looking back to the 2016 Austrian Grand Prix as inspiration for this weekend's event. The Dutchman finished second around the 2.6-mile tr...

03 Jul 2017 09:15
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Bernie Ecclestone: "Liberty Media will do a better job"
Despite his recent comments questioning the tactics of Liberty Media, Bernie Ecclestone now appears to be full of praise of Formula 1's new owners. He also admitted that he ...

02 Jul 2017 13:59
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Alonso explains why he thinks Kubica is "the best"
Fernando Alonso has been a long time fan of Robert Kubica. In 2011, the Spaniard labelled Kubica as the best racing driver in the world after the Pole was forced to pull out of ...

02 Jul 2017 13:29
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Silverstone set to end its contract to host the British Grand Prix
With doubt being cast over the future of the Britsh Grand Prix at Silverstone, it now seems that the track is inching ever closer to activating a break clause in its contract th...

02 Jul 2017 12:08
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Follow LIVE the Goodwood Festival of Speed
This weekend, the Goodwood Festival of Speed hosts its annual event. A variety of cars will be on display, making their way up the narrow hill course. There will be a number of ...

02 Jul 2017 11:43
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The major motorsport events this month
The month of July has arrived and with it plenty of exciting racing events. For motorsport's pinnacle, it will be a busy month for Formula 1 as it squeezes three Grands Prix...

02 Jul 2017 10:55
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Button completes two day Super GT test in Suzuka
Jenson Button has completed his first extensive Super GT test session at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan in preparation for his race debut which will take place next month in August...

02 Jul 2017 10:22
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Renault experienced "magic breakthrough" with Baku upgrade
Renault’s better reliability has given the team the ability to push the car harder and take a step forward in its performance. The French manufacturer had a troubled pre-s...

01 Jul 2017 11:21
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Yas Marina goes pink for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will have a slightly different look. The organisers have decided to paint the run-off areas pink for the race in the oil state that will host the f...

01 Jul 2017 10:42
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Steiner: "Brake approaches down to character"
Haas F1 boss Guenther Steiner has said that the differing ways in which Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen are facing the team's brake issues are simply due to their charac...

01 Jul 2017 10:14
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Lucas Auer talking to a number of F1 teams
DTM driver Lucas Auer has revealed that he is in talks with a number of Formula 1 teams over a test outing later this year. Following the Hungarian Grand Prix, there will be an ...

30 Jun 2017 16:55
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Boullier: "Vandoorne hasn't lived up to expectations"
McLaren's racing director Eric Boullier has admitted that Stoffel Vandoorne hasn't performed the way he expected so far this season. Vandoorne is competing in his first ...

30 Jun 2017 16:03
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Williams movie to be released this summer
Williams has announced that they will release a movie this year, telling the true story of one of Formula 1's most successful teams. It will be directed by BAFTA-winnin...

30 Jun 2017 15:27
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Sergio Perez to become a father
Sergio Perez has never been one to speak about his personal life, but he has deemed the announcement that he is expecting a child with his girlfriend too important to keep secre...

30 Jun 2017 14:49
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Jos Verstappen doesn't agree with Christian Horner's comments
Tensions are growing between the Verstappen camp and Red Bull, as Max Verstappen is very unhappy with how his season is going so far. The Dutchman as claimed just one podium in ...

30 Jun 2017 14:16
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Lauda further denies McLaren-Mercedes rumour
Niki Lauda has denied that any discussions have taken place between McLaren and Mercedes regarding an engine deal for 2018. McLaren look to be on the verge of splitting fro...

30 Jun 2017 13:06
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F1 steward admits that Vettel could have received "race ban"
A Formula 1 steward at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has revealed that Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel could have received a harsher penalty for his collision with Lewis Hamilton a...

30 Jun 2017 12:37
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Hamilton: "British GP the most important of the year"
Lewis Hamilton says that it would be unacceptable if the British Grand Prix dropped off the calendar, as it is, in his opinion, the most important race of the season. The future...

30 Jun 2017 12:16
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Denmark looking at future Grand Prix entry
The nation of Denmark is the latest to show interest in hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Since Liberty Media's acquisition of F1 in January, there have been reports of m...

30 Jun 2017 11:41
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Stroll hits back at "negative" Villeneuve
Lance Stroll has hit back at Jacques Villeneuve, who had some harsh words for his compatriot following the Canadian Grand Prix. Stroll claimed his first points of his career in ...

30 Jun 2017 11:07
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Williams confirm Dave Redding as Team Manager
Dave Redding has been confirmed at Williams as Team Manager and will take office on July 17th - one day after the British Grand Prix. Redding has much experience in Formula 1, w...

30 Jun 2017 10:24
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Watch LIVE the Goodwood Festival of Speed
This weekend, the Goodwood Festival of Speed hosts its annual event. A variety of cars will be on display, making their way up the narrow hill course. There will be a number of ...

30 Jun 2017 10:01
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Ron Dennis to sell his McLaren shares
Former McLaren CEO Ron Dennis is set to sever all ties with McLaren, a team he's had an association with from the early 80's. Dennis was placed on gardening le...

30 Jun 2017 09:18
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Brawn admires passion shown by Vettel
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn has disagreed with Sebastian Vettel's on-track antics at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix but admires the German's passion. Vettel was hi...

29 Jun 2017 17:26
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Massa willing to carry on at Williams into 2018
Felipe Massa feels fine to carry on into 2018 in Formula 1, after coming out of one of the shortest retirements in F1 history. Massa believed he had raced his final Grand Prix a...

29 Jun 2017 16:35
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Buemi testing for Pirelli in 2017-spec car
Pirelli has confirmed that Sebastian Buemi is taking part in a two-day test in France, providing the Italian outfit a look into its 2018 tyres. Buemi will be driving Red Bu...

29 Jun 2017 16:11
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Pirelli announce compounds for Italian Grand Prix
Pirelli has announced the tyre compounds that they will be bringing to the Italian Grand Prix this September. The marque will ship its medium, soft and super soft comp...

29 Jun 2017 15:36
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Pierre Gasly representing Red Bull at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Red Bull reserve driver Pierre Gasly will be present at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year, getting behind the wheel of the RB7. The RB7 won 12 races in the 2011 season fo...

29 Jun 2017 15:00
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Palmer not worried about future despite current struggles
Jolyon Palmer has revealed that he isn't worried about his future despite his form in the 2017 season. Palmer is yet to score a point this year, having not finished inside t...

29 Jun 2017 14:37
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Marko: "Red Bull is ready to start winning races"
Dr Helmut Marko, head of the Red Bull Young Driver programme, has revealed that he believes that the Milton Keynes-based team is ready to start winning again on its own merit as...

29 Jun 2017 13:55
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Button thinks F1 should move on from Baku incident
Formula 1 veteran Jenson Button believes that Formula 1 should not linger on the controversial incident between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel. Vettel was found to be guilt...

29 Jun 2017 13:14
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Mercedes take full blame for Hamilton's loose headrest
Mercedes has taken full blame for the incident regarding Lewis Hamilton's headrest during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. On lap 29 of the race, it was noticed that the headrest ...

29 Jun 2017 12:23
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FIA correct to probe Vettel says Lauda
Mercedes' non-executive chairman Niki Lauda has supported the FIA in its decision to launch an investigation into the incident involving Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton ...

29 Jun 2017 11:35
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Yusuke Hasegawa: "Honda will be stronger in 2018"
Honda chief Yusuke Hasegawa has said that Honda will be much stronger in 2018 after its 2017 season has not been going according to plan. Before the season started, Honda announ...

29 Jun 2017 11:02
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Video: Review of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 24 Hours of Le Mans was another exciting fare this season. With Toyota suffering more misfortunate during the world's most famous endurance race, it was Toyota who ...

29 Jun 2017 10:27
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Ricciardo would prefer to halt the 'shoey' celebration
Daniel Ricciardo has revealed that his famous celebration, the 'shoey' may well be scrapped for the future. The Aussie, to the disgust of the fellow podium finisher...

29 Jun 2017 09:55
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Hamilton pushing for Mercedes contract extension
Lewis Hamilton is reportedly working on signing a new contract with Mercedes despite the recent rumours that the Brit could quit Formula 1 at the end of this season or next. The...

29 Jun 2017 09:26
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Webber: "Potential of Verstappen is frightening"
Mark Webber has described the potential of Red Bull's Max Verstappen as "frightening". Verstappen, currently 19, took his first Formula 1 victory at the age of 18 ...

29 Jun 2017 09:10
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Alonso should look at Ferrari return says Ecclestone and Briatore
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone and former Renault team boss have both said Fernando Alonso shouldn't rule out a return to Ferrari. The Spaniard left the team in 2014 so...

28 Jun 2017 16:58
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Azerbaijan GP contained 137 overtakes
The 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was a crazy affair with plenty of talking points. While the first race held in Baku last year didn't receive much praise, the second will be t...

28 Jun 2017 16:11
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Ferrari set for engine upgrade at British GP
Ferrari will bring an engine upgrade to the British Grand Prix later this year according to respected journalist James Allen. The Scuderia is hoping to bag major points at the r...

28 Jun 2017 14:24
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Alfonso Celis Jr to get FP1 outings in Austria and Hungary
Force India has confirmed that junior driver Alfonso Celis Jr will receive two Formula 1 practice session outings this season, coming in two of the next three races. In Austria,...

28 Jun 2017 12:59
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Ericsson: "Tenth place was difficult to give up"
Marcus Ericsson admits that it was painful to let teammate Pascal Wehrlein through into the points paying position last Sunday at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Ericsson was instruc...

28 Jun 2017 12:42
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Paul Ricard could remove Mistral chicane for F1
With the French Grand Prix making a return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2018, the Circuit Paul Ricard could make some changes to the track characteristics to accommodate th...

28 Jun 2017 11:37
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F1 planning group launch event for 2018
Liberty Media is planning to launch all the 2018 cars at once at a major event in February of next year. The cars would all be in the same spot for fans to see, and it is n...

28 Jun 2017 11:17
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Force India register 'Force One' name
Force India has played the first step to re-naming the squad. Earlier this week, we reported that the team would be requesting a name change to Force One, and it now seems that ...

28 Jun 2017 10:46
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Vettel could face further action over Baku incident
The story between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel and the incident in Baku may not be over yet, as FIA president Jean Todt is not happy with how the stewards dealt with...

28 Jun 2017 10:20
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'Second Chinese party making plans for Formula 1'
The Chinese Grand Prix has been on the calendar since 2004 but never has there been such interest until now to set up a Formula 1 team from the country. Recently, one group show...

28 Jun 2017 09:25
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Tyre selections for Austria 2017
Pirelli has announced the tyres that each driver will be bringing to the Austrian Grand Prix in just under two weeks time. The soft, super soft and ultra soft compounds are avai...

28 Jun 2017 09:02
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Bottas not concerned about Mercedes future
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has said he is not concerned with the fact he has not yet signed a contract to drive for the team next year. The Finn was initially signed on to&...

27 Jun 2017 17:01
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Force India to tell drivers that Baku events were "unacceptable"
Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon are set to be told that the events of Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix were "unacceptable" according to Force India’s Chief Ope...

27 Jun 2017 16:18
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