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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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Column: Baku served up a storm that will stay windy
The 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was so immensely unique in the fact that we came out of the weekend with so many talking points. From championship rivals to intra-team rival...

27 Jun 2017 15:44
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Marko backs Vettel after Baku incident
Helmut Marko, head of the Red Bull driver programme and long time mentor and ally of Sebastian Vettel, has come out in defence of his former driver. Marko has claimed extraordin...

27 Jun 2017 15:01
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Grosjean feared for his safety in Baku as he states his brake problems are dangerous
Romain Grosjean has been left baffled by the consistent brake problems that he is suffering at Haas. Since the mid-stages of last season, Grosjean has had a distasteful&nbs...

27 Jun 2017 14:13
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Renault admit interest in Sainz for 2018
Renault has admitted that they are still keen on signing Carlos Sainz for the 2018 season. Sainz was approached by the French team last year, but Red Bull blocked the move in a ...

27 Jun 2017 13:58
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Rio keen on hosting Brazil GP
Brazilian Grand Prix promoter Tamas Rohonyi has revealed that Rio de Janeiro is interested in hosting the event in the future. The city is home to the track Autódromo Int...

27 Jun 2017 13:08
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Honda to bring 'Spec 3' power unit to Austria
Honda has confirmed that they will bring a 'Spec 3' power unit to the Austrian Grand Prix, after testing in Baku was deemed successful. The power unit so far has caused ...

27 Jun 2017 12:46
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Wolff calls for an end to the Hamilton/Vettel Baku incident
Toto Wolff has stated that the controversial incident between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel in Baku on Sunday should now be forgotten. The two drivers made headlines when ...

27 Jun 2017 12:37
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Verstappen explains media absence in Baku

After the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Max Verstappen chose not to face the media after more engine troubles ended his race. The Dutchman was in a battle for a podium before an engine...

27 Jun 2017 12:04
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'Force India to change to Force 1 in 2018'
Force India is on course to change its name for the 2018 season in an attempt to appear more internationally appealing, according to Auto Motor und Sport. The team is this ...

27 Jun 2017 11:02
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Hamilton fears kids will take a bad example from Baku collision
Lewis Hamilton has fears that younger drivers will take a bad example of Vettel's driving in Baku, where the two men hit each other twice. Vettel accused Hamilton of br...

27 Jun 2017 10:53
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Points for McLaren brings relief rather than joy
McLaren-Honda's long haul of no finishes in the points came to an end on Sunday, as Fernando Alonso crossed the line in ninth place in Azerbaijan. The Spaniard kept out of t...

27 Jun 2017 10:02
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Overview of the various strategies in Azerbaijan
After a chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the race didn't play in the expected one-stop strategy. There were three safety cars, a red flag and many collisions which all altered...

27 Jun 2017 09:29
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Palmer disappointed after a trouble filled weekend
Renault's weekend in Baku was one to forget, as the French manufacturer failed to fly away from the event with a single point. Jolyon Palmer's side of the gara...

27 Jun 2017 09:08
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Stewart believes Hamilton should take some blame in Vettel collision
Formula 1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart has suggested that Lewis Hamilton should take part of the blame for the incident in Azerbaijan that saw the Brit and title rival Sebastian Ve...

26 Jun 2017 17:18
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Sainz calls for safety car restart changes
Carlos Sainz has called upon the FIA to look into changing the regulations surrounding the race restart after a safety car period in Baku. The Spaniard labelled yesterday's ...

26 Jun 2017 16:34
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Fastest laps from the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The 2017 Azerbaijan served up a treat as Daniel Ricciardo unexpectedly won the Grand Prix, followed by a determined Valtteri Bottas and a maturing Lance Stroll. Late in the race...

26 Jun 2017 15:57
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Alonso: "McLaren should have won in Baku"
McLaren-Honda driver, Fernando Alonso has claimed that the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is the sort of race that he and the the team should be winning. This is a somewhat extraordinary...

26 Jun 2017 15:52
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Wehrlein happy to bring home a point for Sauber
Pascal Wehrlein says that he was delighted to cross the line in tenth place for Sauber in Baku. The result marks the second time this season that Wehrlein has finished inside th...

26 Jun 2017 14:39
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Verstappen receives fine after media silence
Max Verstappen received a hefty fine following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, after the Dutchman was vacant from the press pin post race. Angered by his lack of reliability, Verstap...

26 Jun 2017 13:49
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Boullier: "McLaren and Honda could take a break"
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has not ruled out the possibility of McLaren taking a break from Honda and then reuniting when they gert up to speed in Formula 1. The...

26 Jun 2017 13:23
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Photos: 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw one of the most hectic races in years gone by, with the two hours filled with thrills and spills. Daniel Ricciardo came out as the unlikely vi...

26 Jun 2017 12:31
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Arrivabene states Ferrari will bounce back from Baku woes
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene feels that Ferrari was hard done by in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. After starting third and fourth on the grid, Kimi Raikkonen and Seba...

26 Jun 2017 11:25
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Lawrence Stroll: "Private COTA test didn't aid Stroll's podium charge"
Lance Stroll's father Lawrence doesn't believe that a private test in the US last week was a factor in determining the outcome of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. 18-year-old ...

26 Jun 2017 11:07
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix driver ratings
Daniel Ricciardo: (started 10th, finished 1st) After qualifying all went wrong, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was looking difficult and another podium result was looking unlikely f...

26 Jun 2017 10:34
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Win was possible for Force India before contact, says Perez
Force India's Sergio Perez as left disappointed after his race in Baku, as he retired from his first race of the season. The Mexican was running in a strong fourth position ...

26 Jun 2017 09:46
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Lewis Hamilton: "I don't fancy seeing Vettel"
Lewis Hamilton does not want to see Sebastian Vettel following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, after the two came to blows under a safety car period. Vettel hit the rear o...

26 Jun 2017 08:58
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Wolff proclaims that the gloves are off in championship fight
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff believes that the gloves are now off between title contenders Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton. During the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the two made conta...

25 Jun 2017 20:58
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Magnussen happy with seventh place finish
Kevin Magnussen claimed his best career finish since the 2016 Russian Grand Prix today in Baku, as the Dane crossed the line in seventh place. The Haas driver was legitimately r...

25 Jun 2017 20:20
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Ricciardo was "giggling like a schoolboy" after winning in Baku
Red Bul's Daniel Ricciardo took his and the team's first win of the season in Baku today, crossing the line ahead of Valtteri Bottas and Lance Stroll. Ricciardo wins his...

25 Jun 2017 19:58
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Stroll "lost for words" after Baku podium
Lance Stroll has made his amazement known after finishing a chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix in third place and clinching the first F1 podium of his short career. The Canadian had...

25 Jun 2017 19:36
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Sebastian Vettel: "Hamilton should have got a penalty"
Sebastian Vettel has claimed that championship rival Lewis Hamilton should also have received a penalty for the part he played in the incident behind the safety car. Vettel was ...

25 Jun 2017 18:47
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Hamilton states that Vettel "disgraced himself" with his driving in Baku
Lewis Hamilton has hit out at Sebastian Vettel following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after the German made contact with the Mercedes driver twice. On lap 20, as the safety car pre...

25 Jun 2017 18:08
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Ricciardo wins in Baku, Bottas and Stroll complete podium
Daniel Ricciardo has won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a hectic race saw title contenders Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton make unscheduled trips to the pits during th...

25 Jun 2017 16:56
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Alonso management in talks with Mercedes and Renault
McLaren-Honda driver, Fernando Alonso, has had members of his management team speaking with prospective teams in the paddock this weekend. It is a well-known fact that Alonso is...

25 Jun 2017 14:29
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Paddy Lowe: "Stroll had private test after the Canadian Grand Prix"
Williams technical director Paddy Lowe has revealed that Lance Stroll had a private test in the US following the Canadian Grand Prix in a bid to aid his performances. After...

25 Jun 2017 13:45
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Starting grid for 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

25 Jun 2017 13:09
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Mercedes need to know if McLaren want an engine "after the summer break"
Amid the current struggles between McLaren and Honda, Mercedes has been rumoured to be in contention with supplying McLaren with engines for 2018. Mercedes provided the Woking t...

25 Jun 2017 12:54
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Grosjean fed up with radio comments being broadcast to TV
Romain Grosjean says that he is fed up with his radio messages being broadcast to live TV, saying that they are getting some unfair attention. Grosjean is consistently heard com...

25 Jun 2017 12:22
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Pirelli to introduce mega-soft tyre?
There are suggestions that Pirelli could be introducing a new tyre for the 2018 season, after its newly designed 2017 tyres have been much more durable and long-lasting. The Ita...

25 Jun 2017 11:42
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Alonso tips Sainz for future McLaren drive
Fernando Alonso has suggested that compatriot Carlos Sainz should join McLaren someday if the opportunity ever arose. Sainz has been already linked to the seat, with the team it...

25 Jun 2017 11:14
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Vettel feeds speculation surrounding his future
Sebastian Vettel could be on the verge of signing a new contract with Ferrari after stating that he is happy at the team. Vettel joined Ferrari in 2015 after a lengthy stin...

25 Jun 2017 10:56
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Wolff advises Eddie Jordan to stop spreading fake news
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has warned Eddie Jordan over remarks he made yesterday in the Azerbaijan paddock. Jordan, who has a knack for making predictions in Formula 1, suggested...

25 Jun 2017 10:25
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Alonso: "We are not competitive and the reliability is not strong enough"
In a question and answer session with Formula.com after qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso admitted that McLaren is set to struggle for the remainder of t...

25 Jun 2017 10:00
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Sainz "an option" for McLaren in 2018 says Boullier
McLaren is not ruling out making a move for impressive young Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz. The Spaniard has been linked with a move away from Toro Rosso as he is said to be fr...

25 Jun 2017 09:29
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Brawn wants 13 teams on the grid
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn has said he would like to increase the number of teams on the grid, as he believes more teams would be better for the sport. Only on...

25 Jun 2017 09:05
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Ocon looking ahead after his "best qualifying session"
Esteban Ocon has continued his strong form and challenged his Force India team mate in qualifying today.The young Frenchman to showed his promising pace and how much he has alre...

24 Jun 2017 19:49
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Verstappen: "Technical issues cost me P3"
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen reckoned that with a clean run he could have beaten both Ferraris and achieved what would have been his best qualifying result of the season up to...

24 Jun 2017 19:22
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Raikkonen couldn't push hard in qualifying due to tyre warming problems
Kimi Raikkonen has concurred with teammate Sebastian Vettel who stated that Mercedes was too far out of reach today. Raikkonen, who qualified third, was over a second behind Lew...

24 Jun 2017 18:36
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Old set-up key factor in Stroll's rapid lap
Lance Stroll says that reverting a set-up that was used at the start of the season allowed him to stick in a rapid lap which saw him outqualify teammate Felipe Massa for the fir...

24 Jun 2017 18:04
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Hamilton pumped after "one of the most exciting laps" of the year
Lewis Hamilton claimed his 66th career pole position in Baku after setting a monstrous lap time of 1:40.539. The Brit's time was four and a half tenths faster than teammate ...

24 Jun 2017 17:43
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Vettel thinks Mercedes' were out of reach
Sebastian Vettel has refused to blame anyone or anything but himself after qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The German looked to be struggling throughout the whole sess...

24 Jun 2017 16:56
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Hamilton stars to take pole position in Baku
Lewis Hamilton has claimed pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a lap time of 1:40.593. The Brit was able to beat his teammate after a red flag was brought out near ...

24 Jun 2017 16:12
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Performance gain rumours resurface in Baku
The arrival of the F1 circus in Baku has been greeted with resurfacing rumours that a team may be gaining performance by adding oil to its fuel.The suspicion had receded prior t...

24 Jun 2017 14:56
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Trulli doubts Hamilton will retire after 2017
Former F1 driver Jarno Trulli has entered the debate surrounding Lewis Hamilton's potential retirement at the end of the season, stating that he does not believe the specula...

24 Jun 2017 14:26
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Grosjean plays down spotter reports in Baku
Haas driver Romain Grosjean has played down the importance of the reports that the Haas team are using spotters to help the drivers at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix...

24 Jun 2017 13:55
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Red Bull move impossible for Alonso
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has clarified that there will be no seat available for Fernando Alonso at the Milton Keynes team should he choose to leave McLaren when his curren...

24 Jun 2017 13:31
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Bottas ends FP3 on top as Mercedes bounce back
Valtteri Bottas ended the final practice on top, ending Red Bull's Friday streak. The energy drink team struggled in today's session, with Max Verstappen clambering out ...

24 Jun 2017 12:49
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Russell to test the Mercedes W08 in Hungary
Mercedes has confirmed that George Russell will be testing the W08 during the in-season test this August in Hungary. Teams are required to run half of the in-season test da...

24 Jun 2017 12:31
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Renault play down Kubica return rumours
Renault has played down the swirling rumours that Robert Kubica could return to the wheel of a Formula 1 car this year at the Italian Grand Prix, replacing Jolyon Palmer in the ...

24 Jun 2017 12:04
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Perez and Ocon: "Everything is fine at Force India"
Force India's Sergio Perez has denied that there is any kind of tense atmosphere within the team - or that his relationship with team-mate Esteban Ocon has become strained -...

24 Jun 2017 11:42
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Vandoorne still feeling confident at McLaren
Stoffel Vandoorne says that he has trust in McLaren despite his far from ideal start to 2017. Vandoorne is driving an underperforming McLaren and is being consistently outshone ...

24 Jun 2017 10:51
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Boullier has "contracts to negotiate"
Eric Boullier admits that he has contracts to negotiate with Honda. McLaren and Honda's relationship has deteriorated in 2017 as the Japanese manufacturer has failed to deli...

24 Jun 2017 10:42
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Williams FW18 in F1 2017 game
As the release date of Codemasters F1 2017 game gets ever closer, the game developers have revealed the next classic car to feature in the game. With Williams already featuring ...

24 Jun 2017 10:15
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Sauber hoping to announce new team principal soon
Sauber is hoping that it can announce a new team principal soon, following the unexpected departure of Monisha Kaltenborn. It was announced on Wednesday morning that Kaltenborn ...

24 Jun 2017 09:45
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Renault willing to help Palmer through tough period
Renault is seemingly willing to help Jolyon Palmer through his current disappointing form, and attempt to improve him as a driver, according to Renault Sport Racing Managing Dir...

24 Jun 2017 09:10
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Verstappen confident for a strong qualifying result
Max Verstappen says that he is feeling very confident inside the cockpit of the RB13 despite crashing out at the end of the second practice session. The Dutchman topped both Fri...

23 Jun 2017 19:25
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Stroll feeling confident after strong Friday showing
Lance Stroll had a strong showing during Friday practice in Baku, keeping his run clean and ending the second session in sixth place. Stroll comes to Azerbaijan on the back of s...

23 Jun 2017 18:30
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Hamilton plays down retirement rumours
Lewis Hamilton has played down rumours that he could retire from Formula 1 at the end of 2017. Earlier in the week, when speaking to the FIA magazine, Auto, Hamilton said ...

23 Jun 2017 18:18
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Wolff: "Three or four teams are pretty competitive"
Toto Wolff believes that there are three or four teams that will be competitive in Baku this weekend after seeing the proceedings of the first two practice sessions. Red Bull em...

23 Jun 2017 17:43
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