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'Billionaire Carlos Slim to buy Force India team'
Sergio Perez is staying with Force India, amid rumours in Mexico that his backers may even buy the Silverstone based team. It is now considered an open secret that, despite flir...

08 Sep 2016 12:05
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Charlie Whiting denies job talks with F1 teams
Charlie Whiting has slammed reports suggesting he is looking for another job in F1. Germany's Auto Bild claimed last week that the sport's long-serving race director and...

08 Sep 2016 11:33
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Capelli: "Ecclestone wanted 7-year Monza deal"
Bernie Ecclestone wanted Monza's new deal to be for a full seven years, according to race consultant Ivan Capelli. The F1 supremo and Italian grand prix officials finally an...

08 Sep 2016 10:55
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Takeover means Teams can Invest
Any Formula One team will now have the opportunity to buy into the sport, under a new structure proposed by the new owners Liberty Media. It is early days, but&n...

08 Sep 2016 09:04
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BREAKING NEWS: Formula One has been Sold for £6bn
Breaking News is that Formula One has officially been sold to US Firm Liberty Media, in £6bn buyout of CVC's Stake. CVC bought a 35.5% share in the sport b...

08 Sep 2016 00:52
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Renault target 2017 Monza Podium
Renault's Managing Director Cyril Abiteboul has high hopes of a Renault Powered Team finishing on the Monza Podium for 2017. It has been three years since Sebastian Vettel&...

08 Sep 2016 00:03
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Markelov not ruling out Williams development role
Artem Markelov, a Russian GP2 driver, claims he is in talks with "a number of teams" about entering formula one. The 21-year-old, who is linked to the ownership of the...

07 Sep 2016 12:54
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Massa rules out continuing his career in Brazil
Felipe Massa has ruled out continuing his racing career next year in Brazil's domestic stock car series. The 15-year F1 veteran announced at Monza that he will retire from t...

07 Sep 2016 12:10
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Sainz plays down latest Renault transfer rumours
Carlos Sainz has played down any lingering speculation that he might still be in the running to change teams for 2017. Earlier, there were suggestions Red Bull might agree to re...

07 Sep 2016 11:49
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Bernie Ecclestone not committing to post-sale F1
Bernie Ecclestone is not committing to his current role in charge of F1 if the sale to US media tycoon John Malone's Liberty Group goes through. The first instalment in the ...

07 Sep 2016 11:05
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Ferrari wants to secure second in championship
The race could be on for victory in next weekend's Singapore grand prix. The inter-team fight for the title, however, is all but over, with Ferrari having already ceded defe...

06 Sep 2016 13:31
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Selected tyre sets per driver for Singapore 2016
The FIA has communicated to Pirelli each team's tyre choices for the forthcoming Singapore Grand Prix. Driver Sets soft Sets supersoft Sets ultras...

06 Sep 2016 11:44
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Verstappen tells Lauda to go to psychiatrist too

Max Verstappen has told his critics to "get used to" his on-track style. The 18-year-old was the hot topic of conversation in the Monza paddock, a week after riling K...

06 Sep 2016 11:30
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Palmer's father interested in buying Silverstone
Jolyon Palmer's father has emerged as a potential saviour for the British grand prix. F1 business journalist Christian Sylt has reported that the future of the historic rac...

06 Sep 2016 11:27
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Nyck De Vries eyeing McLaren test driver role
GP3 driver Nyck De Vries is hoping that McLaren promote him to test driver for the 2017 season. De Vries was signed into the McLaren youth programme in 2010 and has since won a...

06 Sep 2016 11:18
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Toto Wolff dismisses Ecclestone successor reports
Toto Wolff has played down suggestions he would make an ideal successor to Bernie Ecclestone. As speculation swirls about new majority owners for F1's commercial rights, it ...

06 Sep 2016 11:14
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Max Verstappen no fan of 'Halo' system
Max Verstappen has admitted he is no fan of the 'Halo'. The 18-year-old became the latest driver to try the controversial cockpit protection system at Monza, as the gove...

06 Sep 2016 10:23
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Rumours swirl about Bernie Ecclestone's future
As big rumours swirl about the sale of F1's commercial rights, Bernie Ecclestone has named a potential successor as chief executive. At Monza, speculation swirled in the pad...

05 Sep 2016 15:37
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Stoffel Vandoorne relishing Alonso challenge
Stoffel Vandoorne is looking forward to being pitched against two time world champion Fernando Alonso next season. McLaren revealed on Saturday that Vandoorne would race f...

05 Sep 2016 14:49
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Helmut Marko denies Kvyat exit rumours
Dr Helmut Marko has hit back at rumours Red Bull junior Pierre Gasly is set to take over Daniil Kvyat's Toro Rosso seat with immediate effect. At Monza on Sunday, French GP...

05 Sep 2016 13:50
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Rob Smedley feels Williams obtained the best possible result
Head of Performance Engineering at Williams Rob Smedley believes that the teams result at the Italian Grand Prix was the best that they could of hoped for. Valtteri Bottas...

05 Sep 2016 13:24
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Nico Hulkenberg blames start for poor result
Nico Hulkenberg was thrown on the back foot from lights out at the Italian Grand Prix. Hulkenberg who started normally was forced to take avoiding action when the Red Bull of M...

05 Sep 2016 13:12
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Renault to bring engine upgrade to Singapore or Malaysia
Renault have revealed that they will bring an upgrade to one of the next two Grands Prix. The last update Renault made to an engine was at Monaco and despite saying they ...

05 Sep 2016 13:06
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Niki Lauda: "Old Ferrari problems still exist"
Sebastian Vettel is currently "struggling" in his role as Ferrari's lead driver. That is the view of Ferrari legend and current Mercedes team chairman Niki Lauda, ...

05 Sep 2016 13:03
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Kimi Raikkonen expected Mercedes to be "even stronger"
The Ferrari of Kimi Raikkonen crossed the line in the Italian Grand Prix in fourth position on Sunday claiming twelve points in the drivers standings. Ferrari knew that t...

05 Sep 2016 12:50
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'Williams to replace Massa with Lance Stroll'
Williams looks set to replace the retiring Felipe Massa with Canadian rookie Lance Stroll for 2017. Earlier, Jenson Button was a leading candidate to replace Massa next year, bu...

05 Sep 2016 12:12
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Renault: "Magnussen, Palmer in running for 2017"
Renault's existing drivers are still in the running for the race seats in 2017. That is the claim of the French works team's boss Frederic Vasseur, after the 'silly ...

05 Sep 2016 11:19
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Toto Wolff: "Lewis admitted the start was his mistake"
Lewis Hamilton started the Italian Grand Prix on pole position after an obliterating qualifying lap but it all counted for nothing after a horrible getaway dropped him to sixth ...

04 Sep 2016 16:40
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Jolyon Palmer blames Felipe Nasr for retirement
Jolyon Palmer and Felipe Nasr were forced to retire from the Italian Grand Prix after a lap two collision at the first chicane. Nasr appeared to try and squeeze Palmer off-trac...

04 Sep 2016 16:26
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2017 pre-season test dates emerge
The 2017 calendar is really starting to take shape, as the dates for the pre-season test schedule now emerge in the Monza paddock. Earlier, it was suggested Pirelli wanted some...

04 Sep 2016 16:12
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Massa could race elsewhere in 2017 - father
Felipe Massa's father says it is possible the retiring F1 driver will switch to another category in 2017. Brazilian Massa, 35, announced at Monza that he will not be extend...

04 Sep 2016 16:11
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Nico Rosberg wins in Italy
Nico Rosberg has won the Italian Grand Prix by a comfortable margin over his team-mate. Rosberg drove a composed race to claim his 21st race win and 50th podium finish. Hamilto...

04 Sep 2016 15:10
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Ferrari 'in right hands' after Allison exit - Marchionne
Sergio Marchionne has backed Mattia Binotto as the right man to lead Ferrari back to winning. Appearing at Monza, the Ferrari president commented on the recent departure fr...

04 Sep 2016 12:24
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Sale of F1 by CVC definitely done - reports
The deal is definitely done on the sale of F1's majority stake by current owners CVC, according to multiple authoritative publications. Auto Motor und Sport (Germany), La G...

04 Sep 2016 12:20
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Sergio Perez not confirming Force India stay rumours
Sergio Perez says his plans for the 2017 season are not quite ready to be revealed. On Saturday, British television announced at Monza that the Mexican will definitely be stayin...

04 Sep 2016 12:09
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Manager backs Verstappen after Villeneuve row
Max Verstappen's manager has moved to put a lid on a war of words between the 18-year-old driver and 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve. After Villeneuve suggested that...

04 Sep 2016 12:07
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Who's in contention for a 2017 Williams seat?
With Felipe Massa announcing his retirement from Formula One and Jenson Button confirming he'll be taking a sabbatical we look at the drivers who have an opportunity to...

04 Sep 2016 12:03
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Hamilton's Flat Spot not a Problem
Italian Grand Prix's Pole Sitter Lewis Hamilton has revealed that his flat spotted tyres which he will start the race on, will not cause him any issues. During Saturda...

04 Sep 2016 09:36
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Jenson Button not racing in 2017 but could return in 2018
McLaren have confirmed that Jenson Button will not be racing with the team in 2017 but could return in 2018 after he agreed a new two-year deal. The agreement means that Stoffe...

03 Sep 2016 17:29
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Sebastian Vettel: "I'm happy to lock out the second row"
Sebsatian Vettel claimed third position in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix but despite being happy to qualify ahead of the Red Bull's, he is disappointed to be so far ...

03 Sep 2016 15:44
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Nico Rosberg: "I just wasn't quick enough"
Nico Rosberg was bested to pole position by his team-mate Lewis Hamilton for the Italian Grand Prix by almost half a second. A very sullen Rosberg gave an incredibly brief yet ...

03 Sep 2016 15:38
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Lewis Hamilton: "I came into my 'A' game today"
Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the Italian Grand Prix today by a hefty margin over his team-mate. His pole also matches the record of Ayrton Senna and Juan Manuel Fangio ...

03 Sep 2016 15:21
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Fantasy F1 Gran Premio d'Italia (RtAD): 1st prize of 2,500 Euro!
Why play Fantasy Formula 1? Your engagement with the F1 will further increase. It is not about one driver, but six drivers need to perform for you! It only costs 2.50 euro a...

03 Sep 2016 15:14
Lewis Hamilton takes pole for the Italian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has claimed pole position for the 2016 Italian Grand Prix after setting a 1 minute 21.135. Hamilton was almost half a second ahead of his team-mate Nico Rosberg. ...

03 Sep 2016 14:58
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Pirelli admits new tyre debut in doubt
Pirelli has admitted it might not be able to introduce a new construction of tyre this year. The Italian marque is seeking the agreement of all the teams to bring in a safer con...

03 Sep 2016 12:11
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Hamilton leads after final practice session
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton finished on top after the final free practice session at Monza after setting a 1 minute 22.008. Hamilton was almost four tenths of a second ahead...

03 Sep 2016 11:58
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F1 teams fear Zika virus at Singapore
F1 teams are reportedly concerned about the risk of staff contracting the mosquito-borne Zika virus in Singapore later this month. The Sun newspaper reports that 150 cases have...

03 Sep 2016 11:51
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Sauber signs another top engineer
Sauber is hitting the throttle after being acquired by investors. Earlier in 2016, the Swiss team was struggling for mere survival, but the mood has changed completely and Saube...

03 Sep 2016 11:45
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Fernando Alonso: "F1 will survive in troubling years"
Fernando Alonso says F1 will survive, even if the sport does not dramatically improve the spectacle in the coming years. The Spaniard has warned that, unless the 2017 rules mak...

03 Sep 2016 11:43
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Kevin Magnussen doubts Halo will make F1 debut
Kevin Magnussen is not sure the controversial Halo device will ever be introduced in F1. More trials of the cockpit protection have taken place in Monza practice, and Force Indi...

03 Sep 2016 11:41
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Lewis Hamilton leads the pack after FP2 at Monza
Lewis Hamilton was quickest after free practice two at Monza as he set a 1 minute 22.801. Hamilton was faster than his team-mate Nico Rosberg by two tenths of a second. Se...

02 Sep 2016 15:32
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Stoffel Vandoorne expecting McLaren decision soon
McLaren reserve driver Stoffel Vadoorne is expecting a decision on his future to be announced soon. Many are expecting the Belgian to replace Jenson Button for 2017, however Van...

02 Sep 2016 13:56
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Massa: "I didn't talk with any teams about 2017"
Felipe Massa says he had no negotiations with F1 teams prior to announcing his decision to retire at Monza. The emotional Brazilian said he wanted to let the news slip at Monza,...

02 Sep 2016 13:05
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Hamilton, Alonso and Hülkenberg support Verstappen
Not every driver is overly critical of Max Verstappen's aggressive driving at Spa. It has emerged that Ferrari's two drivers have sought out Charlie Whiting for talks. B...

02 Sep 2016 12:07
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No Hockenheim deal in place yet
Hockenheim chief Georg Seiler says no deal has been done to guarantee the future of the German Grand Prix in 2017. A draft calender for 2017 is now doing it's rounds in the...

02 Sep 2016 11:49
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Nico Rosberg fastest in FP1 in Monza
Mercedes' Nico Rosberg was fastest in the first free practice session at Monza after setting a 1 minute 22.959. Rosberg's team-mate Lewis Hamilton was second, und...

02 Sep 2016 11:31
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Jenson Button may have missed Williams opportunity
A seat may only have officially opened at Williams, but Jenson Button may of missed the boat to join the team. The 36 year old and McLaren supremo Ron Dennis have said the...

02 Sep 2016 11:27
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Charlie Whiting could quit role for team job
Charlie Whiting may quit his role as Race Director for Formula One in pursuit of a job at a team. F1's long-serving top FIA race director and starter is in talks with a cou...

02 Sep 2016 11:18
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Romain Grosjean hints at longer stay at Haas F1
Romain Grosjean has hinted strongly that he is staying at Haas for 2017. The Frenchman moved from Lotus to the new, Ferrari-linked American team for 2016, but is yet to be offic...

02 Sep 2016 10:52
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Felipe Massa announces Formula One retirement
Williams driver Felipe Massa has announced that he will retire from Formula One at the end of 2016. The Brazilain made his F1 debut in 2002 for Sauber. He took his first win in...

01 Sep 2016 13:45
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F1 Teams could reject stronger new Pirelli tyre
Pirelli's plans to introduce a new construction for its tyres in 2016 could be rejected by the teams. The new construction, tested with the 'soft' compound in practi...

01 Sep 2016 13:30
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Force India not rushing Sergio Perez talks
One of the biggest talking points from the drivers market this year has been the plans for Sergio Perez for 2017. Perez has been shown major interest by teams such as Renault a...

01 Sep 2016 12:54
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Massa could turn to Brazil's stock car for 2017
Felipe Massa could find himself out of F1 and in Brazil's national stock car series in 2017. That is the view of Brazilian journalist Flavio Gomes, who thinks 2016 has so fa...

01 Sep 2016 12:43
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Sebastian Vettel looking forward to Monza
Racing in-front of the tifosi is always a daunting task, but even more daunting when you're sitting in an underperforming Ferrari and expected to win at the very least. Seb...

01 Sep 2016 12:41
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Pizzonia's top speed record could tumble in Monza
A 12-year F1 record might finally tumble at Monza this weekend. In 2004, it was Antonio Pizzonia who set the sport's current top-speed record in a BMW-Williams, as he blaste...

01 Sep 2016 12:01
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Honda looking at TJI technology as option for 2017
Honda has indicated it could follow the technological lead of F1's other 'power unit' makers. McLaren's Japanese works partner has made great strides in 2016, bu...

01 Sep 2016 11:25
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RTL interested in new F1 deal for German TV
German free-to-air broadcaster RTL is considering extending its F1 television deal yet again. Last year, after a period of uncertainty, German fans breathed a sigh of relief whe...

01 Sep 2016 10:37
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Max Verstappen keeps his orange helmet design
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen will use the orange helmet design he launched prior to the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps for the remainder of the 2016 season, so...

01 Sep 2016 09:57
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Video: A lap of Monza onboard with Hamilton
Monza hosts the Grand Prix of Italy this weekend. As a preview a video of a lap onboard with Lewis Hamilton around that track. ...

01 Sep 2016 09:52
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Monza press conference line-up
The driver line-up for Thursdays press conference has been announced with the conference set to start at 3p.m. local time. Most notably, both Ferrari drivers of Sebastian ...

31 Aug 2016 16:27
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