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Leclerc: Taking every opportunity key to podium finish
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has exclaimed his delight at finishing second in the Austrian Grand Prix, despite not having the pace in the car to challenge upfront. Speaking af...

05 Jul 2020 19:56
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Bottas: No discussions to let Hamilton through after penalty
Valtteri Bottas says there were no discussions held within Mercedes to let Lewis Hamilton past and build a gap following his time penalty. The six-time world champion was hande...

05 Jul 2020 18:53
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Hamilton edging towards race ban after collision with Albon
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is now within five points of a race ban after his collision with the Red Bull of Alex Albon during this evening's Austrian Grand Prix, be...

05 Jul 2020 18:25
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Vettel 'happy to only spin once' during difficult Austrian GP
Sebastian Vettel endured a difficult season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, stating he was happy to have only spun around once during the race. The German-made contact with the Mc...

05 Jul 2020 18:04
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Albon feels denied of race win following Hamilton clash
Alexander Albon says he's confident he could have won the Austrian Grand Prix if not for his late-race crash with Lewis Hamilton at the Red Bull Ring. Following Max Verstap...

05 Jul 2020 17:41
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Norris 'speechless' after first F1 podium finish
Lando Norris says he's “speechless” after securing his first Formula 1 podium result at the Austrian Grand Prix. The Briton survived the race in Spielberg that ...

05 Jul 2020 17:15
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Austrian GP: Bottas wins race of attrition in Spielberg, Norris takes maiden podium
Valtteri Bottas has won the Austrian Grand Prix, which saw just 11 drivers take the chequered flag at the end of the race. Lewis Hamilton crossed the line second place, h...

05 Jul 2020 16:46
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Hamilton issued grid penalty following Red Bull appeal
Lewis Hamilton has lost his second-place starting position for the Austrian Grand Prix following an appeal from Red Bull. The six-time world champion will now start the race fr...

05 Jul 2020 14:27
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Red Bull request review of Hamilton's Q3 penalty avoidance
Red Bull has sent a request to the stewards to review Lewis Hamilton's clearance of wrongdoing in Q3 on Saturday during qualifying. Yesterday, Hamilton drove through the mi...

05 Jul 2020 13:51
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Starting grid for the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix

05 Jul 2020 13:30
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Leclerc won't 'take the knee' ahead of Austrian GP
Charles Leclerc says he will not be taking a knee ahead of the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix, but remains adamant on pushing for an end to racism. Throughout the weekend in Spielber...

05 Jul 2020 12:52
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How F1's new podium ceremony in Austria will take place
Formula 1 has revealed how the new podium procedure will take place this year in Austria amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In order for the sport to return in a safe manne...

05 Jul 2020 12:33
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Strategy preview: The 2020 Austrian Grand Prix
The 2020 Formula 1 season kicks off later this afternoon, with Mercedes occupying the front row for lights out at the Red Bull Ring. Valtteri Bottas will look to lead his...

05 Jul 2020 11:10
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Bottas had 'more time on the table' despite securing pole
Valtteri Bottas says he had more time on the table despite securing pole position for the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix. On Saturday, the Finn narrowly edged out his ...

05 Jul 2020 09:45
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Seidl congratulates McLaren after best qualifying 'for six years'
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has praised the team for what he has labelled their best qualifying performance “in six years”. Lando Norris impressed ma...

05 Jul 2020 09:22
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Photos: Saturday at the Austrian Grand Prix
Saturday saw Mercedes blitz the field in Austria, with Valtteri Bottas pipping teammate Lewis Hamilton to pole position in Spielberg. Below, you can take a look at the photos fr...

04 Jul 2020 21:16
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Hamilton avoids grid penalty, stays P2 after lap deletion
Lewis Hamilton has avoided a grid penalty after he was investigated by the stewards for failing to slow for a yellow flag during qualifying in Austria. However, the six-time wo...

04 Jul 2020 19:49
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Verstappen feeling confident starting Austrian GP on alternate tyre

Red Bull's Max Verstappen says he is happy after securing third on the grid for Sunay's Austrian Grand Prix, and is confident he can battle with...

04 Jul 2020 18:35
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Hamilton denies Bottas mistake cost him shot at pole position
Lewis Hamilton has denied that he was hampered by Valtteri Bottas' trip through the gravel during the final moments of Q3 in Austria. Bottas claimed pole position for the o...

04 Jul 2020 17:42
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Vettel surprised by Ferrari's pace, cites oversteer and 'costly' track temperature
Sebastian Vettel says he was sure Ferrari had more pace in hand to carry over from Friday after a difficult qualifying session in Austria. The four-time world champi...

04 Jul 2020 17:05
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Bottas: Impressive Mercedes 'in our own league'
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has affirmed his delight with the performance of the team after taking his third Austrian Grand Prix pole position this afternoon at the Red Bull...

04 Jul 2020 16:45
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Norris expects Sunday fight against Racing Point and Ferrari after shock qualifying result
Lando Norris admits he was surprised by McLaren's pace during qualifying in Austria, but is wary of the challenge it faces in the race against Racing Point and Ferrari....

04 Jul 2020 16:42
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Qualifying: Bottas on pole, Ferrari behind midfield teams
Valtteri Bottas has taken pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix while Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel was knocked out in Q2. Bottas took pole position after setting the...

04 Jul 2020 16:02
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F1 drivers set to display stance against racism on Sunday ahead of Austrian GP
Formula 1 drivers and their teams are set to support against racism on Sunday ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. Over the last handful of weeks, F1 has been vocal on the matter,...

04 Jul 2020 14:15
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Red Bull: Beating both Mercedes in qualifying a 'tall order'
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes it will be a tall order for Red Bull to beat both Mercedes drivers during qualifying in Austria. After final practice at the R...

04 Jul 2020 13:24
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FP3: Hamilton fastest ahead of Bottas, Verstappen 0.3s down
Lewis Hamilton has ended the third practice session in Austria on top, completing a sweep of the three sessions ahead of qualifying. The six-time world champion clocked a lap t...

04 Jul 2020 13:01
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Hamilton tells media to 'stop making sh*t up' over new contract
Lewis Hamilton has brushed off rumours surrounding his future with Mercedes, telling media outlets to “stop making shit up”. Hamilton is out of contract at the end ...

04 Jul 2020 10:50
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F1 confirms zero confirmed COVID-19 cases after first round of testing
Formula 1 has confirmed that no positive COVID-19 tests were returned from the first 4,000 samples that were taken ahead of the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix. With the F1 ...

04 Jul 2020 10:33
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Ferrari lacking 'grip and downforce' compared to rivals - Vettel
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari is lacking grip and downforce in contrast to its front-running rivals following the opening day of running in Austria. The Maranello-base squad ha...

04 Jul 2020 09:44
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Mercedes' DAS system declared legal following Red Bull protest
The Dual-Axis Steering system that Mercedes used in pre-season testing and on Friday in Austria has been cleared for use by the stewards following a protest from Red Bull. Red ...

04 Jul 2020 00:40
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Photos: Friday at the Austrian Grand Prix
The first official Formula 1 sessions since pre-season testing were held today, as the Austrian Grand Prix weekend kicked off. Mercedes look to be favourites once more, while th...

03 Jul 2020 20:31
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McLaren: Racing Point 'too far away' to fight
Carlos Sainz believes Racing Point is too far ahead for McLaren to mount a challenge this season following the opening day of practice in Austria. Earlier this year at pre-seas...

03 Jul 2020 20:14
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Red Bull initiates protest against Mercedes' DAS system
Red Bull has formally launched a protest against Mercedes' Dual-Axis Steering (DAS) system in Austria. Mercedes first introduced DAS at pre-season testing earlier thi...

03 Jul 2020 18:32
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Norris: Rediscovering F1 brakes was 'a shock to the system'
Lando Norris says having Formula 1-spec brakes slowing him down was a “shock to the system” during his first day back in an F1 car since February. Norris last drove...

03 Jul 2020 18:27
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Damaged front wing hid Red Bull's true pace - Verstappen
Max Verstappen asserts that there is still more pace to come from Red Bull as his front wing was damaged during his fastest lap. The Milton-Keynes based squad has consistently ...

03 Jul 2020 18:01
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Qualifying: Zhou storms to Feature Race pole ahead of Drugovich
Guanyu Zhou will start the opening race of the 2020 Formula 2 season from pole position after claiming the top spot at the Red Bull Ring for Uni Virtuosi. The Chinese driver, w...

03 Jul 2020 17:37
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FP2: Mercedes stays in front as Racing Point heads Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has finished the second practice session on the 2020 Formula 1 season at the top of the timesheets, posting a 1:04.304. Hamilton maintained his lead over his tea...

03 Jul 2020 16:26
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Binotto: Vettel was Ferrari's first choice before coronavirus pandemic
Ferrari planned to secure Sebastian Vettel's services for the 2021 season before complications arose amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Ferrari's team prin...

03 Jul 2020 15:25
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Red Bull has raised questions to the FIA over Mercedes' DAS system
Red Bull has spoken to the FIA regarding Mercedes' Dual-Axis Steering (DAS) system and has requested clarification of the controversial tool. Mercedes unveiled DAS at pre-s...

03 Jul 2020 13:35
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FP1: Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2 after first practice in Austria
Lewis Hamilton has ended the opening practice session of the 2020 Formula 1 season on top of the timesheets, posting a 1:04.816. The six-time world champion gave the ...

03 Jul 2020 12:31
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Norris: McLaren prepared for new season despite no F1 test
McLaren's Lando Norris is unconvinced that the team will suffer this weekend having not tested prior to the season opener at the Red Bull Ring. Norris, who actively compete...

03 Jul 2020 09:06
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Verstappen confident Red Bull is in 'a good position' ahead of Austrian GP
Max Verstappen is sure Red Bull is in a good position coming into this weekend's season opener in Austria after a number of upgrades were introduced to the RB16 ahead of thi...

03 Jul 2020 08:23
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Hamilton unveils new helmet design supporting BLM
Lewis Hamilton has unveiled his new helmet design for the 2020 season which features a 'Still We Rise' slogan as he continues to show his support for the Black Lives Mat...

02 Jul 2020 22:58
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Additional 2020 F1 races to be announced 'in the next few weeks'
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says additional races on the 2020 calendar will be announced in the coming weeks. The 2020 season gets underway this weekend in Austria at the Red Bul...

02 Jul 2020 19:57
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Vettel left surprised by Ferrari exit, says no new deal was offered
Sebastian Vettel admits he was surprised to learn he would not continue with Ferrari beyond the 2020 season, affirming he wasn't offered a new contract. Earlier this year, ...

02 Jul 2020 18:14
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Ocon would be 'very happy' to partner Alonso at Renault in 2021
Esteban Ocon says he would be more than happy to be teamed up with two-time world champion Fernando Alonso in 2021. A seat at Renault is currently vacant for next year followin...

02 Jul 2020 17:07
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Photos: Thursday at the Austrian Grand Prix
The 2020 Formula 1 season is just around the corner, as all teams and drivers are present in Spielberg for the Austrian Grand Prix. The situation in the paddock looks different ...

02 Jul 2020 16:52
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Perez hopeful Racing Point can challenge for podiums in 2020
Sergio Perez has reaffirmed his confidence in the Racing Point car for the 2020 season and is hopeful that it will allow him to challenge for podium results this year. Racing P...

02 Jul 2020 16:10
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Black Mercedes livery breaks cover in Austria pit lane
The new black Mercedes livery has been unveiled in the Austria pit lane following its online launch earlier this week. On Monday, the new colours were revealed as Mercede...

02 Jul 2020 14:12
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Mercedes to introduce engine upgrade in Austria
Mercedes will bring an upgraded engine to the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix this weekend. The reigning world champions have opted to introduce the upgrade in order to impr...

02 Jul 2020 13:09
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New '#WeRaceAsOne' safety car livery unveiled
A new safety car livery that features the #WeRaceAsOne logo has been revealed in the Austrian Formula 1 paddock. F1 launched the new initiative last month that aims to listen t...

02 Jul 2020 11:45
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Mercedes reveals black overalls for Hamilton and Bottas
Mercedes has unveiled the new black overalls both of its drivers will run throughout the 2020 Formula 1 season. Earlier this week, the German manufacturer revealed a brand new ...

02 Jul 2020 11:30
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Bernie Ecclestone becomes father for a fourth time
Bernie Ecclestone has become a father for a fourth time after his partner Fabiana Flosi gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday. Ecclestone, who is 89 years of age, last fat...

02 Jul 2020 08:43
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McLaren to use slightly revised livery in 2020 as part of #WeRaceAsOne initiative
McLaren has revealed a slightly tweaked livery for the 2020 season as part of the #WeRaceAsOne initiative from Formula 1. F1 announced the programme last month, which will work...

01 Jul 2020 14:04
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Preview: The 2020 Austrian Grand Prix
The Red Bull Ring hosts the opening round of the 2020 season this year, as the coronavirus pandemic has delayed the campaign to June. Having rejoined the calendar in 2014, the t...

01 Jul 2020 12:28
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Latifi felt more 'hype' ahead of debut in Australia compared to Austria
Nicholas Latifi admits he felt more “hype” on the build-up to the Australian Grand Prix earlier this year compared to Austria. The coronavirus pandemic saw the even...

01 Jul 2020 10:44
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McLaren confident regular upgrades possible despite financial woes
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl is confident the team can bring regular upgrades to the car over the course of this season, despite the financial blow incurred by the ...

01 Jul 2020 09:50
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Ferrari to run test-spec car in Austria, expects major upgrades for Hungary
Ferrari will start the 2020 Formula 1 season with the same spec car it used at pre-season earlier this year before introducing major upgrades at the third round of the year in H...

30 Jun 2020 17:21
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Red Bull and AlphaTauri to receive Honda engine upgrade in Austria
Honda will introduce a new power unit upgrade at the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix this weekend, which will be available for both Red Bull and AlphaTauri. 2020 marks the t...

30 Jun 2020 14:40
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Williams' initial focus on ensuring the FW43 is 'reliable and raceable'
Williams' primary focus at the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season is making sure its car is “reliable and raceable”, rather than focusing on its speed. The Grov...

30 Jun 2020 13:37
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Sirotkin retained as Renault F1 reserve driver in 2020
Sergey Sirotkin will continue in his role as Renault's reserve driver throughout the 2020 season, the Enstone-based team has confirmed. Sirotkin first took on the role with...

30 Jun 2020 12:04
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Horner: Red Bull in 'a very good place' to challenge Mercedes in 2020
Red Bull is confident it can start the 2020 Formula 1 season posing a serious threat to Mercedes who has dominated the sport since 2014. The energy drink squad enjoyed its firs...

30 Jun 2020 11:42
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Ricciardo 'raring to go' ahead of F1's return in Austria
Daniel Ricciardo says he is “raring to go” ahead of the 2020 Formula 1 season-opener in Austria this weekend. After a lengthy delay due to the coronavirus pandemic,...

30 Jun 2020 10:20
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Zanardi forced to undergo second neurological surgery
Alex Zanardi has undergone a second surgical procedure for injuries sustained earlier this month in a handbike crash. The former Formula 1 driver suffered major head trauma whi...

29 Jun 2020 19:53
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Unknown number of races in 2020 will make 'every point crucial' - Sainz
Carlos Sainz says the unknown number of races that will be held in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic means that every scored point will be crucial for the championship. ...

29 Jun 2020 16:58
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Magnussen was tired after 'ten laps of karting' amid long F1 break
Kevin Magnussen says he had to rebuild his stamina levels through karting during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown due to the length of time spent out of a Formula 1 car. The l...

29 Jun 2020 15:23
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Mercedes to run all-black base livery for 2020 season
Mercedes has announced it will run an all-black base livery for the 2020 Formula 1 season as a public pledge to improve the diversity of the team. Over the last handful o...

29 Jun 2020 12:04
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Grosjean: Haas won't be able to assess 2020 F1 car after Austria
Romain Grosjean says the Austria double-header will be too early for Haas to gauge an understanding of its 2020 Formula 1 car. This weekend, the 2020 F1 season gets underway at...

29 Jun 2020 12:03
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Column: The F2 prospects vying for a 2021 F1 promotion - Part 2
This year's FIA Formula 2 field is stacked with talent, and the condensed championship will make the challenge to impress even harder. Last week, the first part of this art...

29 Jun 2020 11:01
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Haas 'as ready as we can be' for 2020 F1 season
Haas is as “ready as we can be” for the return of Formula 1, with the 2020 season kicking off this weekend in Austria. The original race schedule was canc...

29 Jun 2020 09:27
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