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'Vettel the logical 2017 title favourite'
Alex Zanardi has claimed that it is fairly obvious that Sebastian Vettel is the favourite for the 2017 world championship. The German sits top of the driver standings with a mar...

08 Jun 2017 13:10
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Surer: "You can't accuse Ferrari of absolutely anything"
Former Grand Prix driver Marc Surer has defended Ferrari, claiming it's impossible to accuse them of team orders and not consider what Mercedes has done. Some fans were outr...

08 Jun 2017 12:46
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Mansell doesn't buy into Mercedes' underdog claim
Nigel Mansell has spoken out against Toto Wolff's claim that Mercedes are now underdogs in the fight for the 2017 title. Currently, Ferrari leads the way in both driver and ...

08 Jun 2017 12:17
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Toto Wolff: "Mercedes slump not due to Lowe departure"
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has denied that their lack of dominance in 2017 is due to the departure of Paddy Lowe. Lowe joined Mercedes in 2013 and stayed for just three and a half...

08 Jun 2017 11:56
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Zanardi thinks Kubica return possible
Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi thinks that a return to F1 for Robert Kubica is not impossible. Kubica drove an F1 car for the first time in six years this week after the P...

08 Jun 2017 11:13
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Bottas says give Stroll "time and patience"
Valtteri Bottas has jumped to the defence of Lance Stroll, the man who everyone thought would be the Finn's 2017 teammate. Stroll was announced as a Williams driver in 2016,...

08 Jun 2017 10:51
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McLaren has decisions to make with Honda
McLaren boss Zak Brown has said that the Woking squad has now begun a potentially pivotal period of decision-making with engine partner Honda - one which could see the two parti...

08 Jun 2017 10:27
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Video: Hulkenberg drives two old Renault cars
Nico Hulkenberg appears to be settling nicely into the Renault family as they recently gave him a run around two of their older cars - the RS01 and the RE40. The RS01 was a rath...

08 Jun 2017 10:03
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Mercedes deny that they will quit F1
Mercedes has denied that they are set to pull the plug on their Formula 1 journey after the 2018 season. Recently, former team owner Eddie Jordan predicted that the Silver Arrow...

08 Jun 2017 09:36
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Hamilton number 10 on Forbes' list of highest paid athletes
Forbes has released the list which states the highest paid athletes in the world. Formula 1's Lewis Hamilton comes in at number ten on the list, sitting just behind Jam...

08 Jun 2017 09:09
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Statistics: 2017 Canadian Grand Prix
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will play host to the seventh round of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship. Sebastian Vettel heads into the race on top of the standings and will...

07 Jun 2017 16:11
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Jean Alesi: "Championship possible for Ferrari"
Jean Alesi believes that Ferrari is fully capable of winning the 2017 world championship, something they haven't done since 2008. Alesi raced for the Maranello based team fr...

07 Jun 2017 15:29
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A look back at Canada: 1999
At F1Today, we continue our look back at some of the most memorable races from Canada. Today it's the Grand Prix of 1999, where the infamous turn 13 received its name as the...

07 Jun 2017 14:10
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Grosjean not surprised by Stroll's struggles
Romain Grosjean says that he is not surprised to see Williams driver Lance Stroll struggle in Formula 1's new generation of cars. Stroll is yet to score a point and has been...

07 Jun 2017 13:53
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Kubica appreciates "emotional" test with Renault
Robert Kubica admits that his return to the cockpit of a Formula 1 car was emotional, as the Pole took the Lotus E20 around Valencia yesterday. The 32-year-old set 115 laps and ...

07 Jun 2017 13:31
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Binotto predicts Vettel stay in 2018
Ferrari's technical boss Mattia Binotto believes that Sebastian Vettel will not be tempted by another team and leave Ferrari at the end of 2017. Currently, Vettel's...

07 Jun 2017 13:05
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Gallagher: "Red Bull should design its own engine"
Mark Gallagher believes that Red Bull should look into designing its own engine to rid themselves of Renault who are struggling. Renault's power units have been off the...

07 Jun 2017 12:42
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Jordan predicts Mercedes will quit F1 post 2018
Eddie Jordan has predicted that Mercedes will leave Formula 1 after 2018. The former team owner states that the team has won all they need to as a manufacturer and will return t...

07 Jun 2017 12:05
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'Renault upgrade expected at Baku'
Renault will bring their long awaited engine upgrade to Baku, according to reports. The Azerbaijani Grand Prix will take place two weeks after the Canadian Grand Prix, whic...

07 Jun 2017 11:32
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Paul Ricard set to make mid-season appearance
2018 will feature the French Grand Prix for the first time since 2008. Circuit Paul Ricard will host the race for the first time since 1990, as 1991 to 2008 was held by Magny-Co...

07 Jun 2017 10:58
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Ocon to lap Montreal for the first time
Two weeks on from taking on the streets of Monte Carlos for the very first time, Esteban Ocon will once again have to learn a track from scratch. The 2015 GP3 champion has never...

07 Jun 2017 10:45
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Ericsson previews "demanding" Montreal circuit
Marcus Ericsson is eagerly awaiting Formula 1's return to Montreal. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will play host to round 7 of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship. So far ...

07 Jun 2017 09:49
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Stewart urges fans not to judge Stroll so quickly
Lance Stroll has endured a tough rookie season so far with Williams. The Canadian has had 4 DNF’s so far, with his highest finishing position eleventh. However, three...

07 Jun 2017 09:06
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Kubica completes 115 laps in a Formula 1 car
Robert Kubica completed 115 laps in Valencia in a private test today, sparking suggestions that he could be on for a full-time return. The test marks the first time since his 20...

06 Jun 2017 18:27
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Wehrlein claims Montreal circuit suits him well
Pascal Wehrlein is looking forward to the Canadian Grand Prix weekend and will be hoping to bounce back from a disappointing race in Monaco. The German's race ended sideways...

06 Jun 2017 17:50
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Video: Neel Jani reflects on memorable 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans will always be remembered for Toyota's final lap heartbreak. The Japanese team ground to halt right at the very end of the race, gifting victory...

06 Jun 2017 16:34
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Vandoorne states "high concentration is essential" for Montreal success
Stoffel Vandoorne has endured a tough first full season so far in Formula 1, as McLaren-Honda's struggles continue. The Belgian has finished just two races so far this seaso...

06 Jun 2017 16:08
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Isola plays down Ferrari/Pirelli conspiracy
Pirelli chief Mario Isola has played down the theories that are suggesting Pirelli are helping Ferrari due to both being Italian manufacturers. Ferrari has evidently been a...

06 Jun 2017 15:28
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Perez feeling "confident" for Force India heading to Montreal
Sergio Perez is ready to bounce back in Canada after a disappointing race in Monaco. The Mexican crossed the line in thirteenth position, marking his first non-points ...

06 Jun 2017 14:58
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A look back at Canada: 2007
With this weekend marking the 34th running of the Canadian Grand Prix around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, F1Today will be looking back at some of the most memorable races arou...

06 Jun 2017 14:28
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Video: Graham Rahal equipped with visor cam
The speed and difficulty of driving of a racing car can often get lost through the TV cameras, which is why IndyCar has provided us with an onboard camera from a driver's pe...

06 Jun 2017 12:38
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Ecclestone hits out again at Liberty Media
Bernie Ecclestone has once again hit out at Liberty Media and their policies to changing the sport. Liberty took over Formula 1 in January and immediately rid Ecclestone of his ...

06 Jun 2017 12:02
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Sebastian Vettel "understood" how to work the tyres before Mercedes
Toto Wolff believes that Sebastian Vettel's hard work ethic is the reasoning behind Ferrari's new found speed. There were recent theories suggesting that Pirelli and Fer...

06 Jun 2017 11:42
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McLaren claim to have "one of the best cars" in the field
McLaren claims that they have one of the very best cars in the field, and are simply being let down by power supplier Honda. Honda has been struggling with speed and reliab...

06 Jun 2017 11:30
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Salo: "No worthy replacement for Raikkonen"
Former Formula 1 driver Mika Salo doesn't think there is a suitable replacement around for Kimi Raikkonen. The 2007 world champion is on a year-by-year contract with Ferrari...

06 Jun 2017 11:00
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Webber: "Red Bull already looking at 2018"
Mark Webber believes that Red Bull already has one eye focused on 2018 after their 2017 campaign hasn't started the way they were hoping. With the enforcement of the ne...

06 Jun 2017 10:45
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Renault announce online security partnership with Babcock
The Renault Formula 1 team has announced a new partnership. They have linked up with Babcock Managed Security Services, also known as Babcock MSS. The company specialises i...

06 Jun 2017 10:07
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Stroll looking at "bigger picture" in Canada
Lance Stroll says that he is excited to be racing on home turf next weekend but has not set any goals, stating that he is looking at the bigger picture. The Canadain Grand Prix ...

06 Jun 2017 09:37
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Hasegawa bracing for Honda struggles in Montreal
Honda chief Yusuke Hasegawa is preparing for a tough Canadian Grand Prix. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is heavily favoured towards cars that can thrust out a lot of power. 2017...

05 Jun 2017 17:40
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Times and weather for the 2017 Canadian Grand Prix
The Canadian Grand Prix takes place this weekend, and something that is always a factor in Montreal is the weather. In 2011, we saw horrendous rain that led to the most unlikely...

05 Jun 2017 16:19
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A look back at Canada: 1978
As we enter race week, F1Today will be looking back at some of the most memorable Grand Prix that have been held in Canada. Today, we look at the famous race from 1978. 1978 Ca...

05 Jun 2017 15:42
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Video: Bottas and Ross play ping-pong
While Formula 1 drivers are used to the fast pace on track, another sport that requires fast reactions in table tennis. Watch the video below of Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas ...

05 Jun 2017 15:14
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Robert Kubica scheduled to test the Lotus E20
Following a recent report from Polish publication Sportowe Fakty, former Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica, is set to return to F1 behind the wheel of the Lotus E20. The Lotus E20...

05 Jun 2017 14:46
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Red Bull and Liberty Media meet in "secret"
Red Bull has recently had a "secret" meeting with John Malone, owner of Liberty Media. Liberty took over the sport in January and set out goals of improving the sport ...

05 Jun 2017 14:11
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Stewart tips Vettel to take 2017 title
Three-time world champion Jackie Stewart has tipped Sebastian Vettel to claim his fifth world title this season. Vettel currently leads the driver standings after six rounds of ...

05 Jun 2017 12:44
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Ecclestone: "Ferrari now has the better car"
Former CEO of Formula 1 Bernie Ecclestone believes that Ferrari has designed a better car than Mercedes in 2017. Since 2014, Mercedes has dominated the sport, comfortably winnin...

05 Jun 2017 12:00
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Magnussen sitting out sessions due to contract
Last week, it was announced that Antonio Giovinazzi would be getting seven outings for Haas F1 in the first free practice sessions later this season. Kevin Magnussen will be for...

05 Jun 2017 11:17
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Russia request Autumn race for 2018
Russia has requested that they host their 2018 event on a later date. In 2014 and 2015, the race was held in the later stage of the season but was moved to the front of the cale...

05 Jun 2017 10:50
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Monaco to build new F1 pits for 2018
In 2018, Monaco will feature brand new pit-lane facilities, replacing the current tight and packed areas the teams have to work with. Monaco is notorious for the lack ...

05 Jun 2017 10:16
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Haas eye overtaking Toro Rosso for fifth place
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that they will be able to catch up and overtake Toro Rosso in the constructor standings. The Red Bull Junior team currently sit fif...

05 Jun 2017 09:36
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Abiteboul believes fifth is still possible
Renault chief Cyril Abiteboul believes Renault’s luck can change in Canada. The team have endured a difficult season so far, currently sitting 7th in the championship...

05 Jun 2017 09:09
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Hulkenberg labels Montreal week as "one of the best of the year"
Nico Hulkenberg is very much looking forward to next weekend's event in Canada as Formula 1 travels to North America for round seven of the 2017 world championship. Cir...

04 Jun 2017 13:29
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Winning a third F1 title is Alonso's priority
Fernando Alonso has admitted that winning a third Formula 1 title remains his priority despite suggestions that he could be set to leave the sport for a new challenge. Alonso co...

04 Jun 2017 12:26
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Hill believes Verstappen should watch his words over the radio

Damon Hill has spoken out against Max Verstappen and his actions during the Monaco Grand Prix. The Dutchman was jumped by his teammate after the round of pit stops and was clear...

04 Jun 2017 11:43
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Liberty Media planning more than 21 races a season
It was announced just over a week ago that 2017 would feature a 21 race calendar. While Malaysia would be departing, Germany and France would be making a return to equal Formula...

03 Jun 2017 15:41
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Williams celebrate 40 years at Silverstone
To celebrate their 40th anniversary in Formula 1, Williams Martini Racing held an event at Silverstone Circuit yesterday in order to commemorate their heritage and history in th...

03 Jun 2017 13:14
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Fernando Alonso: "There's still a lot of difference between teams"
Fernando Alonso says there is not a lot of room for surprise in Formula 1. Since 2014, only three constructors has won a race, with Mercedes winning 54 of the 65 Grand Prix sinc...

03 Jun 2017 11:47
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Williams tells Stroll's critics to cut him slack
Claire Williams has told critics of 18-year-old Lance Stroll to cut him some slack as he comes up to speed with the FW40. The Canadain competes for the first in Formula 1 this y...

03 Jun 2017 10:16
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Verstappen: "2017 will be successful if we close the gap"
Max Verstappen thinks that the 2017 season could be considered successful for Red Bull if they manage to get in reach of Mercedes and Ferrari and fight for victories by the...

03 Jun 2017 09:30
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Column: Palmer fighting for his F1 future
After staying with Renault for a second consecutive season in 2017, Jolyon Palmer is a man who is coming under a more and more pressure to deliver in Formula 1. So far in 2017, ...

02 Jun 2017 17:01
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Marko: "No new Verstappen in Red Bull academy"
Since Max Vertsappen's arrival in Formula 1 in 2015, he has made the headlines all over the world for his speed. The Red Bull driver academy has produced some great talent i...

02 Jun 2017 15:56
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Magnussen loving "no pressure" life at Haas
Kevin Magnussen says that in his three years of racing in Formula 1, he feels the most comfortable at Haas. The Dane joined Haas at the start of 2017 after previously driving fo...

02 Jun 2017 15:29
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Video: Behind the scenes of the Red Bull caravan race
Red Bull was promoting Formula 1 this week in Austria, with one of the main attractions being Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen racing each other with caravans attached to the...

02 Jun 2017 14:54
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Stroll rejects idea of recruiting a new driver coach
After a tough start to his career in Formula 1, Lance Stroll has shot down any suggestions that he requires a new driver coach to assist him and help him improve. Stroll ha...

02 Jun 2017 13:39
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Max Verstappen: "There's always a big crowd at Montreal"
Max Verstappen is looking forward to next weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, as the Dutchman continues through Red Bull's tough season. The Milton Keynes outfit has struggle...

02 Jun 2017 12:58
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Honda still searching for root of MGU-H issue
Honda is still struggling to find the source of their consistent reliability problems, as the MGU-H has suffered a number of problems this year. The component converts heat from...

02 Jun 2017 12:25
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Ricciardo relishing Montreal return
Daniel Ricciardo is very much looking forward to Formula 1's visit to Canada next weekend, as Montreal will play host to round seven of the Formula 1 2017 championship. Ricc...

02 Jun 2017 11:54
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Raikkonen is "basically" a number 2 at Ferrari
Former Formula 1 driver Mika Salo has said that compatriot Kimi Raikkonen is "basically" a number 2 driver at Ferrari. His comments come following the Monaco controver...

02 Jun 2017 11:30
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Andretti: "Alonso wasting his time at McLaren"
Racing legend Mario Andretti has said that Fernando Alonso is wasting his time at McLaren and should consider a move elsewhere. Alonso, who races for McLaren-Honda, has vocally ...

02 Jun 2017 11:08
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Sauber 'open' to taking Honda-linked driver
Sauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn admits that Sauber could recruit someone from Honda's Academy for 2018, as the team will run the Japanese manufacturer's po...

02 Jun 2017 10:23
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