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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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Button to make Super GT debut in August
Jenson Button will make his Super GT debut later this year as the Brit has signed a deal to race with Team Mugen. On August 27, Button will join regular drivers Hideki Muto...

02 Jun 2017 09:58
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Symonds: "Command centre on pit walls are out-dated"
The command centre on the pit wall is no longer needed, according to former Williams Chief Technical Officer Pat Symonds. On the pit wall, we see the top engineers and stra...

02 Jun 2017 09:43
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Red Bull RB6 to feature on F1 2017
Codemasters, the company who creates the official Formula 1 games, has announced that the Red Bull RB6 will be the next car that will be added to the selection of classic cars t...

02 Jun 2017 09:08
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Red Bull once again threaten to leave Formula 1
Red Bull has once again threatened to leave Formula 1 if the regulations on engines do not change. Dr Helmut Marko, who leads the driver development programme at the team says t...

01 Jun 2017 17:12
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Vettel not thinking about fifth world title
Sebastian Vettel says he can't waste time focusing on whether or not he will become a five-time world champion by the end of the year. The German currently leads the driver ...

01 Jun 2017 16:43
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The major motorsport events this month
Motorsport is a busy business and this month is jam packed with racing action. The third leg of the Triple Crown will occur, as Porsche and Toyota will battle for bragging right...

01 Jun 2017 15:47
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Video: Stroll previews the Canadian Grand Prix
Lance Stroll will take part in his first home race in just under two weeks, as the 18-year-old grew up only minutes from where the track is situated. He's the first Canadian...

01 Jun 2017 15:16
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Softest compounds on offer for Singapore
Pirelli has announced today what tyres they will be bringing to the Singapore Grand Prix, which takes place on September 15-17. As expected, the Italian manufacturer will bring ...

01 Jun 2017 14:27
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McLaren-Honda struggles are "tiring" for Alonso
Fernando Alonso has described the ongoing struggles at McLaren as "tiring" as the Spaniard prepares for the Candian Grand Prix weekend. Alonso joined McLaren back in 2...

01 Jun 2017 14:15
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Magnussen FP1 sacrifices "unfortunate"
Antonio Giiovinazzi was yesterday announced to be taking part in seven free practice sessions for Haas this year, filling in for Kevin Magnussen six times while jumping into Rom...

01 Jun 2017 12:50
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Lawrence Stroll: "Lance earned his place in Formula 1"
Lawrence Stroll, father of Williams driver Lance has denied that his son is faltering under the pressure being dished his way. Stroll's career has got off to a rocky start a...

01 Jun 2017 11:59
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Wolff defends Ferrari amid team orders controversy
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has defended Ferrari following the Monaco Grand Prix. The Maranello-based team has come under fire after Sebastian Vettel won the race despite Kimi Raik...

01 Jun 2017 11:52
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Wehrlein to race in Canada
Pascal Wehrlein has confirmed that there were no lasting injuries from his crash in Monaco and he is cleared to race in two weeks at Montreal. The German was tipped over onto hi...

01 Jun 2017 11:06
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Abiteboul: "2017 cars showing driver skill"
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul thinks that the new 2017 cars are allowing drivers to show their true skill and speed. The cars generate much more downforce this season and are muc...

01 Jun 2017 10:54
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Video: Renault celebrates 40th anniversary in F1
This year marks forty years since Renault entered Formula 1 as a constructor. The team debuted in 1977 with the RS01, driven by Jean-Pierre Jabouille. They competed right u...

01 Jun 2017 10:25
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Standings for DHL Fastest Pit Stop after six rounds
After six rounds of the 2017 Formula 1 championship, the current standings in the DHL Fastest Pit Stop look as so. In Monaco, Williams did not come out with the fastes...

01 Jun 2017 09:48
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New York and Las Vegas eligible for Grand Prix
The list of tracks that are eligible for a Formula 1 race in the US has been released and it contains two cities - New York and Las Vegas. Auto Motor und Sport reports...

31 May 2017 16:38
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McLaren keeping "all options open" for 2018
McLaren is considering all their options for 2018 as they attempt to jump to the front of the grid. The team has endured a torrid 2017 season so far, currently sitting lonely at...

31 May 2017 15:40
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Video: Anthony Davidson on the Toyota TS050 Hybrid
LMP1 racer Anthony Davidson talks us through his 2017 World Endurance Championship challenger, the Toyota TS050 Hybrid. After suffering heartbreak in the dying laps of...

31 May 2017 15:13
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Horner worried about upcoming races for Red Bull
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner admits that he is a little worried about the next three races, as they are not expected to play into the car's favour. With Canada, ...

31 May 2017 14:56
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Norris to test McLaren in Portugal
Lando Norris will test a McLaren F1 car in Portugal tomorrow and Friday, McLaren has confirmed. The young Brit joined the Junior Programme of the Woking-based team at the s...

31 May 2017 14:13
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Vettel "not bothered" about title advantage
Sebastian Vettel says that he is not really bothered about his championship lead which now sits at 25 points. The German won his third race of the season on Sunday, while r...

31 May 2017 13:41
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'Pirelli tyres don't favour Ferrari'
Pirelli has denied that the 2017 tyres are more in favour of Ferrari. At Monaco, Mercedes seemingly struggled to get their tyres up to temperature. It has also been reported pre...

31 May 2017 13:29
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Toto Wolff: "Ferrari is 16 weeks ahead"
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that Ferrari's early development on their 2017 car has allowed them to close the gap to Mercedes. Ferrari has struggled to produce a race w...

31 May 2017 12:49
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Alonso hoping for "more competitive" return to Formula 1
Fernando Alonso has said that he hopes his return to McLaren and Formula 1 will be more competitive, after three weeks away from the scene. Alonso departed for Indianapolis ...

31 May 2017 12:22
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Button eyeing other racing opportunities
Jenson Button has admitted that he is not planning a return to Formula 1 but says he is interested in lining up a couple of other opportunities. The Brit made his retu...

31 May 2017 11:32
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Alesi, Prost defend Ferrari amid team order accusations
Jean Alesi has spoken in defence of his former team, stating that Ferrari did not use team orders to aid Sebastian Vettel's race. Vettel was behind teammate Kimi Raikkonen f...

31 May 2017 10:50
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Williams approached Sainz in 2016
Carlos Sainz was approached by Williams last year for a 2017 drive but declined, according to Pat Symonds of Sky F1. Sainz attracted interest in 2016 after some consistentl...

31 May 2017 10:27
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Australia GP targeting mid-March date
Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix are targeting mid-March for next season's event, as to avoid a clash with the start of the AFL (Australian Football League). Australi...

31 May 2017 09:59
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Video: Verstappen and Ricciardo race with caravans
While Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo may be used to racing Formula 1 cars, that didn't stop them having some fun around the Red Bull Ring in Austria, r...

31 May 2017 09:34
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Giovinazzi to get Haas outing later this season
Antonio Giovinazzi will be back at the wheel of a Formula 1 car later this year, as the Italian continues to build up experience. Giovinazzi, who is the Ferrari reserve dri...

31 May 2017 09:05
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Sauber keen to forget "disappointing weekend"
Sauber was left disappointed following the Monaco GP weekend, an event they were previously hoping to take some points away from. Although Sauber possesses one of the weaker car...

30 May 2017 16:48
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Niki Lauda: "Vettel favourite for title"
Mercedes' Niki Lauda believes that Sebastian Vettel is well and truly the favourite for the 2017 title. The Austrian who joined Mercedes in 2012 thinks that after the first ...

30 May 2017 14:25
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Renault knew Hulkenberg's gearbox had problems after practice
Renault has admitted that they knew there was potential that Nico Hulkenberg's Monaco Grand Prix could end in retirement. The German was forced to pull trackside on lap 16 o...

30 May 2017 13:38
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Only closed door for Alonso is Red Bull
Fernando Alonso has revealed that the only door that is closed to him for next season is Red Bull. The Milton Keyes team only promotes from within their own programme and are se...

30 May 2017 12:33
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Tyre selections for Canadian Grand Prix
The tyre selections for the Canadian Grand Prix are out. The soft, super soft and ultra soft compounds are being used for the weekend, just like they were in Monaco. Below you c...

30 May 2017 12:09
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Horner understands Verstappen's outburst
Christian Horner has said that there are no lasting emotions with Max Verstappen following his mid-race outburst in Monaco. After the round of pit-stops, Verstappen was jumped b...

30 May 2017 11:55
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F1, FE and WEC bosses meet to avoid future clashes
A process has begun to ensure that the calendars of some of motorsport's highest classes do not clash in the future. Over the Monaco GP weekend, there was a meeting between ...

30 May 2017 10:44
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Cyril Abiteboul: "We need two drivers who are able to score points"
Renault chief Cyril Abiteboul has admitted that Jolyon Palmer's future at Renault is not secure as the Brit continues to struggle. Palmer joined Renault at the start of...

30 May 2017 10:34
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Malja given Sauber test drive
Formula 2 driver Gustav Malja has been handed a test drive later this year at the Hungaroring, following the Hungarian Grand Prix. Th 21-year-old currently drives for Racing Eng...

30 May 2017 10:05
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Ericsson blames brake issues for crash
Marcus Ericsson has blamed brake problems for his retirement from the Monaco Grand Prix. The Swede crashed out under a safety car period at turn 1 in the latter stages of the ra...

30 May 2017 09:38
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Video: Highlights of the 2017 Indy 500
Did you miss out on the 2017 Indianapolis 500? Have no fear as you can watch the highlights by clicking the video below! ...

29 May 2017 17:10
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Arrivabene praises Vettel and Raikkonen after one-two finish
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has hailed the performance of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen after Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix, praising both by calling ...

29 May 2017 16:19
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Ecclestone disagrees with social media progressions
Bernie Ecclestone has lashed out at Liberty Media, as the 86-year-old disagrees with a number of decisions that the new owners have made to the sport. Since their acquisition of...

29 May 2017 15:46
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Alain Prost: "Hulkenberg is perfect for Renault"
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost believes that Nico Hulkenberg is exactly right for the French team. Hulkenberg joined Renault at the start of 2017 after three con...

29 May 2017 14:52
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Pirelli not buying shares in F1
Pirelli has quenched suggestions that say the tyre manufacturer will actually buy into Formula 1. Liberty Media, who completed their takeover of Formula 1 in January, has invite...

29 May 2017 14:33
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Steiner pleased with double points finish
Haas F1's Gunther Steiner was happy with a Monaco Grand Prix that saw the American team score the first double points result in its short history, even though such a finish ...

29 May 2017 13:54
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Wolff relishing Mercedes "underdog" status
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff believes that Mercedes are underdogs for the 2017 Formula 1 championship, and have been since the start of the season. After six rounds of the champion...

29 May 2017 13:20
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Bottas admits it was "painful" to miss out on a podium finish
Valtteri Bottas has described missing out on the Monaco podium as "painful" after the Finn finished in P4. Bottas was running in third for the first portion of the rac...

29 May 2017 12:41
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Photos: Monaco Grand Prix 2017
The Monaco Grand Prix has always been a mighty spectacle and this year it was no different. The wider cars made for a fascinating viewing across the three days of running, ...

29 May 2017 12:15
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Alonso "not ready" to think about 2018 Indy 500
Fernando Alonso admits that he is not ready to think about taking part in the 2018 Indy 500, one day after tragically pulling trackside over at Indianapolis. Alonso was in the m...

29 May 2017 11:45
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Marchionne delighted with one-two finish
Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne says that yesterday's victory in Monaco will go down in the team's history. Sebastian Vettel crossed the line ahead of teammate Kimi Raikko...

29 May 2017 11:22
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Vandoorne disappointed after losing out on tenth
Stoffel Vandoorne was disappointed to come away from the Monaco Grand Prix without any points after looking set to take his first of the season. The Belgian was running in tenth...

29 May 2017 10:50
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Car issue ended Stroll's race early
Lance Stroll retired from another Grand Prix yesterday, this time only laps from the end of the race as the Canadian was seen pulling into the garage in the dying embe...

29 May 2017 09:34
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Wolff: Mercedes caught "off-guard" in Monaco
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said that Ferrari's Monaco speed caught the team and its car "off-guard" as the Scuderia's drivers sped to a 1-2 finish in the Pri...

28 May 2017 18:41
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Hamilton happy with salvage mission at Monaco
Lewis Hamilton comes away from Monaco a happy man after bringing away what he could from Monaco. The Brit started the race from an unorthodox P13 but managed to climb up to P7 a...

28 May 2017 17:51
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