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Steiner: Upgrading Haas' F1 car throughout 2020 will be 'very difficult'
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says it will be 'very difficult' to upgrade Haas' VF-20 car this year due to the unknowns of the 2020 Formula 1 calendar. The o...

17 Jun 2020 11:32
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Hamilton won't face action if he 'takes a knee' in Austria
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton will not face any disciplinary action if he decides to 'take a knee' during the F1 season opener in Austria next month. After being vocal o...

17 Jun 2020 09:11
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Ricciardo ends first day of Renault testing at Red Bull Ring
Renault has completed its first day of on-track action since pre-season testing as it prepares for the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season. The Enstone-based squad is currently ...

16 Jun 2020 18:13
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Schumacher racing suit among items up for bid at FIA auction
The race-worn Ferrari suit used by Michael Schumacher at the 1998 Spanish Grand Prix is among the F1 memorabilia that is being put up for the FIA's #RaceAgainstCovid auction...

16 Jun 2020 15:58
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Szafnauer: Decision to extend opening of new factory by one year 'only made sense'
Racing Point had little choice but to delay the opening of its brand new factory by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, says team principal Otmar Szafnauer. The Silve...

16 Jun 2020 14:25
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Chadwick aiming to achieve F1 seat 'by 2023 or 2024'
Jamie Chadwick says she hopes to graduate to Formula 1 in the coming years after securing significant financial backing to fund her junior career. Chadwick, who won the in...

16 Jun 2020 11:10
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F1 still keen on 'innovative ideas' after reverse grid race rejection - Todt
FIA president Jean Todt says Formula 1 is still hoping to introduce “innovative ideas” going forward following the rejection of reverse grid race this year. It...

16 Jun 2020 10:42
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Norris: Shortened season may require more aggressive approach
McLaren driver Lando Norris believes that drivers will take a more aggressive approach this season due to fewer races as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic. The season, ...

16 Jun 2020 09:16
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Andy Cowell steps down as Mercedes HPP managing director
Mercedes has announced the managing director of its High Performance Powertrains (HPP) division Andy Cowell will leave his role. His responsibilities will be distributed a...

15 Jun 2020 16:34
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Video: First look at F1 2020 'My Team' game mode
With the F1 2020 game from Codemasters coming out next month, a sneak peek of the new 'My Team' game mode has been released. In the new mode, the player will crea...

15 Jun 2020 15:33
F1 proposes double-header event in China
Shanghai Sports Bureau boss Xu Bin has confirmed that Formula 1 has asked if it could host two world championship races this year. However, no decision has yet been made as F1 ...

15 Jun 2020 14:38
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Ricciardo: Hamilton's consistent success in F1 'warrants respect'
Lewis Hamilton's ability to consistently fight for world championships in Formula 1 demands respect, says Daniel Ricciardo. In 2019, Hamilton won his sixth world drivers...

15 Jun 2020 11:11
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All driver ratings from F1 2020 game revealed
With the F1 2020 video game release now under a month away, all of the driver ratings, which are new for this year, have been revealed. The ratings will feature in the new...

15 Jun 2020 09:40
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Norris: Intense calendar will be tough for drivers
Lando Norris says the intense Formula 1 calendar in 2020 will push the drivers to the limit due to the vast number of back-to-back races. He believes that under normal ci...

15 Jun 2020 08:45
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Russell dominates final Virtual GP race
George Russell has won the final race in the Virtual Grand Prix series from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, dominating from start to finish. The victory marks four wins in a row...

14 Jun 2020 20:15
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'Impatient' Ricciardo craving more victories in F1
Renault's Daniel Ricciardo has said that he is very impatient and hungry for more grand prix success in Formula 1, having won his last race almost two years ago. Since repl...

14 Jun 2020 12:23
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Who's racing in the final Virtual Grand Prix?
The final Virtual Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, as F1 rounds out the championship due to the fast-approaching real season. For the race on Sunday, five current F1 drivers w...

14 Jun 2020 10:05
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Szafnauer hasn't talked to Vettel regarding Aston Martin seat
Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer says no conversations have been held between himself and Sebastian Vettel regarding a 2021 Aston Martin seat. Aston Martin will retu...

13 Jun 2020 15:45
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Portugal in talks for double-header slot on 2020 calendar - report
Formula 1 could return to Portugal later this year for two races around the Portimao Circuit, according to a report. F1 is currently working to produce a race calendar that wil...

13 Jun 2020 13:15
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Alesi: Vettel's Ferrari departure the right decision
Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi has stated that the decision for Sebastian Vettel to leave the team at the end of the year was the right choice to make, citing the German&...

13 Jun 2020 11:03
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F1 to stream the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix on Saturday
Formula 1 will stream the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix on Saturday, showcasing one of the most famous races of the modern era. Heading into the race, which was the seventh round of...

13 Jun 2020 09:19
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Podium ceremonies set to take place on the grid in 2020
Podium ceremonies will be altered in 2020 as Formula 1 maintains social distancing and strong hygiene regulations throughout race weekends amid the coronavirus pandemic. Before...

12 Jun 2020 17:54
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Renault to test at Red Bull Ring with 2018 F1 car
Renault will return to a race track in a Formula 1 car next week, as its boosts its preparations for the 2020 season at a two-day test in Austria. The Enstone-based squad will ...

12 Jun 2020 16:12
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Imola 'in a position' to host F1 race after Grade 1 licence renewed
Imola could return as a Formula 1 race venue this year after the circuit confirmed that its FIA Grade 1 licence has been renewed. Eight races are currently penned down in Europ...

12 Jun 2020 14:13
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Canada seeking to host 2020 F1 race 'in the fall'
Race promoters of the Canadian Grand Prix are still seeking to host a world championship event in Autumn amid uncertainties surrounding COVID-19. Earlier this year i...

12 Jun 2020 12:50
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Bottas has been driving 'every week' since Melbourne
Valtteri Bottas says he has been driving every week since the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix in March earlier this year. The coronavirus pandemic forced Formula 1 in...

12 Jun 2020 11:40
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Singapore, Azerbaijan, and Japan 2020 F1 races cancelled
The grands prix in Singapore, Azerbaijan and Japan have cancelled their events this year due to fears surrounding the coronavirus. It brings the total number of cancelled races...

12 Jun 2020 10:03
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F1 could add more European races to 2020 calendar
There may be more European races added to the 2020 calendar, expanding on the current eight confirmed events, according to Formula 1's managing director Ross Brawn. E...

12 Jun 2020 09:16
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Bahrain 'almost oval' layout being considered for 2020 race
Formula 1 could run two races at Bahrain this year, with one weekend being held on an 'almost oval' configuration, according to F1 managing director Ross Brawn. Bahrain...

11 Jun 2020 20:46
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Giovinazzi still sees Ferrari seat as future opportunity
Antonio Giovinazzi is not giving up hope of one day driving for Ferrari, despite not receiving the seat left vacant by Sebastian Vettel. Last month, Ferrari announced that it w...

11 Jun 2020 17:35
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Pirelli confirms two different tyre selections for Silverstone weekends
Pirelli has announced the tyre compounds that it will bring to the opening eight races of the 2020 Formula 1 season. The championship will begin next month at the Austrian Gran...

11 Jun 2020 17:05
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Driver ratings added to new F1 2020 game
Formula 1 has announced the addition of driver ratings to the F1 2020 video game, which will be released on July 10 on PC, PS4 and Xbox. The feature will be available in during...

11 Jun 2020 16:01
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Chandhok: Williams made a mistake not switching to Honda
Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok says he believes Williams would be more competitive now had it signed with Honda for 2018. Williams, along with Sauber, was one o...

11 Jun 2020 14:03
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Poll: What should Mercedes' driver pairing in 2021 be?
With major movements occurring in the driver market last month, silly season rumours have ramped up and currently, the most two desired seats in Formula 1 are open. Lewis Hamil...

11 Jun 2020 12:24
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Ferrari launches new project which aims to add female racers to driver academy
Ferrari is hoping to soon add a female racer to its driver academy following the launch of the 'FIA Girls on Track - Rising Stars' project in association with the FIA. ...

11 Jun 2020 11:43
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Five F1 drivers sign up for final Virtual GP
Five current Formula 1 drivers will take part in this weekend's Virtual Canadian Grand Prix, which is the final round in the Virtual GP series. The online championship has ...

11 Jun 2020 11:12
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Racing Point to shake down RP20 at Silverstone
Racing Point will take to the Silverstone Circuit next week to run the RP20 during a filming day before the start of the 2020 season. All teams are permitted to two filming day...

11 Jun 2020 10:07
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Bottas: Vettel not a Mercedes option for 2021
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas has said that the team has told him that they are not considering signing Sebastian Vettel for 2021. Vettel, who will leave Ferrari at the end of ...

11 Jun 2020 08:49
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Hamilton concludes two-day Silverstone test for Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has concluded the two-day test conducted by Mercedes at Silverstone ahead of the start of the 2020 season. On Tuesday, Valtteri Bottas got behind the wheel of th...

10 Jun 2020 16:40
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F1 to stream the 2005 Japanese Grand Prix on Wednesday
Formula 1 has announced that it will stream the 2005 Japanese Grand Prix on Wednesday for fans to enjoy. The race was the penultimate round of the 2005 world championship. At t...

10 Jun 2020 11:47
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Plans for new MIM-backed F1 team 'still alive'
Plans for a new Spanish Formula 1 team to join the gird in the future are “still alive” despite the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In October o...

10 Jun 2020 11:10
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Hamilton: World has opened its eyes to the realities of racism
Lewis Hamilton says the world has opened its eyes to the realities of racism over the last number of weeks amid the increased attention it is receiving. Following the death of ...

10 Jun 2020 10:23
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Binotto not expecting 'hard moments' between Leclerc and Sainz at Ferrari
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says he does not expect any “hard moments” to arise between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz at Ferrari next year. Sainz will ...

10 Jun 2020 09:58
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Ricciardo respects 'very honest and genuine' Vettel
Daniel Ricciardo has praised former teammate Sebastian Vettel for being a “very honest and genuine” person while also commending his sportsmanship. Vettel's fut...

10 Jun 2020 09:09
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Mercedes showcases 'new normal' at Silverstone test
Mercedes has provided a glimpse at the 'new normal' that Formula 1 will go through when the sport returns in just over three weeks' time. The original 2020 race cal...

09 Jun 2020 14:46
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Webber: Vettel unlikely to sign for midfield team in 2021
Mark Webber says he doesn't see Sebastian Vettel opting to switch to a midfield team in 2021 after he leaves Ferrari. Last month, the Italian squad announced that it would ...

09 Jun 2020 12:58
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Hulkenberg not ruling out potential Renault return
Nico Hulkenberg affirms that he is open to returning to Formula 1 next year, and is not ruling out a potential return to the Renault team. At the end of the 2019 season, Hulken...

09 Jun 2020 12:11
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Ricciardo: Reverse grid races not a priority change for F1
Daniel Ricciardo says introducing reverse grid races is not on top of Formula 1's priority list of items to change. In recent weeks, the possibility of reverse grid races b...

09 Jun 2020 11:07
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Wolff expects reliability to play a 'key part' in shortened F1 season
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says he expects reliability to be a major factor in the world championship fight in 2020 due to the shortened race calendar. So far, only eight Eu...

09 Jun 2020 10:32
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Brundle: Hamilton has 'earned the right' to lash out against racism
Former grand prix driver Martin Brundle says Lewis Hamilton has earned the right to use his social media platform to speak out against racism. The six-time F1 world champion ha...

09 Jun 2020 09:47
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Ricciardo: Coronavirus lockdown may have given me more years in F1
Daniel Ricciardo says the lockdown period implemented around the world due to the coronavirus pandemic could give him more years in Formula 1. Ricciardo made his debut in the s...

08 Jun 2020 18:21
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Brawn: F1 supports Hamilton's stance against racism
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn affirms the series supports Lewis Hamilton following the world champion's comments against racism. The Briton has been active on soci...

08 Jun 2020 16:25
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Hamilton 'appalled' by UK government's handling of COVID-19
Lewis Hamilton states he is “appaled” by the United Kingdom government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 287,000 cases of the coronavirus have been...

08 Jun 2020 13:43
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Photos: Genesys 300 at the Texas Motor Speedway
Click below to see photos from the Genesys 300 at the Texas Motor Speedway.

08 Jun 2020 12:34
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F1 announces sponsorship deal with Liqui Moly
Formula 1 has announced Liqui Moly as a new official sponsor of the sport, upgrading from its original deal as a regional sponsor in 2019. The German oil and lubricants company...

08 Jun 2020 11:18
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Binotto would be 'very happy' to see Vettel switch to Mercedes
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto states he would be pleased to see Sebastian Vettel take up a seat at Mercedes in 2021. The four-time world champion will leave Ferrari at ...

08 Jun 2020 10:45
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Rosberg: Virtual racers will have advantage when F1 season resumes
Nico Rosberg believes the drivers who have been spending their time during the coronavirus lockdown period racing virtually will hold an advantage when the Formula 1 season...

08 Jun 2020 09:43
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Russell cruises to Azerbaijan Virtual Grand Prix victory
George Russell has won the Azerbaijan Virtual Grand Prix, dominating the race from start to finish to take his third consecutive Virtual win. The Williams driver led the field ...

07 Jun 2020 20:21
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Who's racing in the Azerbaijan Virtual Grand Prix?
With the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season confirmed for July, the VIrtual Grand Prix series will begin to wind down as focus shifts to real-life action. However, this weekend...

07 Jun 2020 12:14
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Wolff: Political games 'have no place' in F1
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has stated he feels that whatever political games that may arise from the new regulations within teams will have no place in F1. The new...

07 Jun 2020 10:23
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Genesys 300: Scott Dixon takes the win in season opener
Scott Dixon has made the best possible start to his 2020 IndyCar season, taking the win in the season-opening Genesys 300 at the Texas Motor Speedway. The five-time series cham...

07 Jun 2020 03:58
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Chinese Grand Prix considered for F1 double-header
The Chinese Grand Prix is the next event that will be considered to hold a double-header race weekend, according to a report. It is noted by The Race that the race at the Shang...

06 Jun 2020 15:20
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F1 to stream the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday
The next classic race for Formula 1 fans to enjoy during the coronavirus lockdown is the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which was the sport's second trip to Baku. The race was...

06 Jun 2020 11:54
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Ferrari set for private test ahead of Austrian GP
It is understood that Ferrari is set to hold a private test in order to prepare for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix on July 5 Ferrari looks to be second team to conduct a test...

06 Jun 2020 11:04
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Hamilton: Current fight against racism has brought back 'painful childhood memories'
Lewis Hamilton says the ongoing protests around the world speaking out against racism have brought up “painful memories” from his childhood. In the last week, the s...

06 Jun 2020 09:05
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Spa extends contract to remain Belgian GP host until 2022
A new contract extension will see Spa-Francorchamps remain the home of the Belgian Grand Prix until at least 2022. In 2018, the circuit signed a new deal that tied it down to&n...

05 Jun 2020 19:06
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Hungarian GP secures contract extension until 2027
The Hungarian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2027 after signing a one-year extension. The race near Budapest has been present on the F1 schedul...

05 Jun 2020 17:52
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Allison: 18-inch tyres will slow down F1 cars by up to two seconds
Mercedes technical director James Allision believes the new 18-inch tyres that Formula 1 will introduce in 2022 will make the cars up to two seconds a lap slower. The tyres wer...

05 Jun 2020 14:45
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Ecclestone 'looking around' to find investors for Williams
Bernie Ecclestone says that he is searching for potential investors for Williams, whose future in Formula 1 in doubt. Last week, the Grove-based squad announced that it has&nbs...

05 Jun 2020 12:40
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Aston Martin not seeking headline driver for 2021

Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer says the team's primary focus for 2021 is on the transition to Aston Martin rather than bringing in a headline driver. Sebastian...

05 Jun 2020 11:32
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