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Pirelli relieved to finally ink FIA deal
Pirelli has admitted to relief that, after a long delay, its presence in F1 beyond 2016 has finally been confirmed. The Italian marque actually secured a new deal with Bernie Ec...

18 Jun 2016 12:50
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Red Bull advises Renault to sign Sebastien Buemi
Sebastien Buemi would make an ideal new race driver for the works Renault team. That is the view of Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, just as the Swiss newspaper Blick claims...

18 Jun 2016 12:17
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Fantasy F1 Grand Prix of Europe: At least 200 euro in prizes!
The formula 1 field settles in Baku this weekend where the 8th Grand Prix of 2016 will be held. In Canada we saw Lewis Hamilton for a 2nd consecutive win by beating Sebastian Ve...

18 Jun 2016 11:00
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Toto Wolff plays down significance of Rosberg's FP2 stoppage
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has played down the significance of Nico Rosberg's apparent failure in free practice two for the European Grand Prix, calling the inciden...

17 Jun 2016 21:34
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Claire Williams: "This hopefully will be a good race for us"
Claire Williams is confident that the high-speed Baku City Circuit will play to her team's strengths as the team looks to carry the momentum of their podium perfomance in Ca...

17 Jun 2016 21:25
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Vasseur backs drivers amidst tough recent races for Renault
Renault Sport Formula One Team's racing director Frédéric Vasseur has backed drivers Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer after a difficult recent run that has se...

17 Jun 2016 21:20
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Gene Haas pleased with his team's progress in début season
Gene Haas says he is very comfortable with the progress his team is making in their maiden Formula One campaign, despite failing to score points in the last three races. The Am...

17 Jun 2016 21:13
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Boullier: "We have to mix both of them"
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has echoed Fernando Alonso's remarks from earlier this week, saying that the team should aim to focus on next year's car while cont...

17 Jun 2016 21:07
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Verstappen: "It was all in all not the best start"

The first two practice sessions of the European Grand Prix brought mixed feelings for Red Bull Racing with both drivers failing to complete first practice after Max Vertappen su...

17 Jun 2016 20:57
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Pirelli to continue F1 tyre supply until 2019
Pirelli have finally been confirmed as the Formula One tyre supplier from next year until 2019. The Italian manufacturer had long held an agreement with the sport's commerc...

17 Jun 2016 20:51
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Ricciardo pleased that contract is settled
Daniel Ricciardo is pleased that news of his future has been revealed, with the Australian set to remain with Red Bull racing until at least 2018. The three-time race winner ha...

17 Jun 2016 20:44
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Lewis Hamilton remains on top in second practice
Lewis Hamilton remained on top in second practice for the European Grand Prix in Azerbaijan as Mercedes-powered competitors dominated the session. Hamilton's time of one mi...

17 Jun 2016 16:41
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Button: "Baku a step backwards in terms of safety"
Formula One has made a step backwards with regard to the safety of the sport in Baku. That is the view of McLaren driver Jenson Button, who has criticised a number of dangerous ...

17 Jun 2016 16:27
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Nico Rosberg stops in second practice
Nico Rosberg has stopped on track with 22 minutes remaining of second practice for the European Grand Prix in Baku. The German slowed, before radioing his team who advised him ...

17 Jun 2016 16:10
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Haas to get new Ferrari turbo at Silverstone
Ferrari customers Haas will receive the Italian outfit's latest turbo upgrade at next month's British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Scuderia Ferrari ran the update for the...

17 Jun 2016 16:02
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Helmut Marko: "Max is Max"
Red Bull motorsport advisor has dismissed comparisons between former Red Bull star Sebastian Vettel and the energy drink brand's latest prospect Max Verstappen. The Austria...

17 Jun 2016 15:37
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Lewis Hamilton not a fan of simulators or track walks
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he does not spend a lot of time in Mercedes' simulator, saying that he could learn just as much from a PlayStation. In a time when teams ar...

17 Jun 2016 14:50
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Sauber to replace Marcus Ericsson's engine
Sauber have taken the decision to replace the engine of Marcus Ericsson before the second free practice. The move comes after the Swede struggled with turbo problems in the fir...

17 Jun 2016 14:45
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Verstappen positive despite lack of running in FP1
Max Verstappen was surprisingly upbeat following first practice for the European Grand Prix in Baku, despite completing very little running due to a mechanical issue. Verstappe...

17 Jun 2016 13:56
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Photos: European Grand Prix in Baku
Formula One visits Azerbaijan for the first time this weekend as capital city Baku hosts the European Grand Prix. The circuit, which features some of the tightest, and fastest ...

17 Jun 2016 13:35
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Lewis Hamilton tops opening session in Baku
Lewis Hamilton was the fastest driver in first practice for the European Grand Prix in Azerbaijan as Mercedes once again showed their strong pace early on. The Mercedes driver ...

17 Jun 2016 12:33
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Ricciardo crashes out of first practice
Daniel Ricciardo became the first victim of the tight streets of Baku by crashing out of first practice for the European Grand Prix. The Australian ran wide at turn 15, hitting...

17 Jun 2016 12:07
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Red Bull door "a bit closed" for Sainz
Carlos Sainz has admitted that his chances of joining Red Bull have slimmed since former team mate Max Verstappen was promoted earlier this season. The Spaniard, who currently ...

17 Jun 2016 11:28
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Jos Verstappen to skip European Grand Prix
Jos Verstappen will not be present at the European Grand Prix in Azerbaijan this weekend, marking the first time in his son Max's Formula One career when he has not attended...

17 Jun 2016 11:16
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Heineken to link up with Red Bull
Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf has claimed that new Formula One sponsor Heineken could be set for a sponsorship deal with Red Bull Racing. Despite making it clear that it's l...

17 Jun 2016 11:10
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Brazil axe "quite possible" - Massa
Felipe Massa has warned that Bernie Ecclestone's threat to drop the Brazilian Grand Prix could be a real one. The Brazilian spoke of the possible threat in the build up to ...

17 Jun 2016 11:01
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Imola "ready" to host 2017 Italian GP
Imola has signed a conditional contract to host the Italian Grand Prix next year. The former San Marino Grand Prix host is set to take over from Monza after politics threatened...

17 Jun 2016 10:41
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Sainz: "Hopefully we can still fight"
Carlos Sainz has said that his Toro Rosso team will have to work hard to find a compromise this weekend with their year-old Ferrari power units set to hamper them on the high-sp...

16 Jun 2016 19:02
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Vettel: "I see a team full of winning people"
Sebastian Vettel has dismissed claims that Ferrari's winless start to 2016 is down to the fact that the team no longer dominates the sport as it did over a decade ago. Spea...

16 Jun 2016 18:52
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No safety concerns for drivers ahead of European Grand Prix
World champions Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso say there are no safety concerns from the drivers ahead of the inaugural European Grand Prix in Azerbaijan. Before a single...

16 Jun 2016 18:25
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Drivers relishing challenge of flat out Baku
Formula One drivers have praised the Baku City Circuit's tight and fast section ahead of turning their first laps of the track tomorrow. Drivers will be expected to navigat...

16 Jun 2016 16:58
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Hulkenberg confident Force India can continue scoring run
Nico Hulkenberg is confident that Force India can contiunue their points scoring run that has seen the team take points from the last four races. Both Hulkenberg and team mate ...

16 Jun 2016 16:43
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Renault without spare chassis in Baku
Renault could be forced to race with just one car this weekend if one of their drivers crashes in either practice or qualifying. That is because the Anglo-French team has arriv...

16 Jun 2016 16:23
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Bottas positive after breaking podium duck in Canada
Valtteri Bottas has said that his, and his team's first podium of the season has given them the confidence to build upon the result going forward. The British team has fall...

16 Jun 2016 16:05
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Hulkenberg says no Le Mans for now
Force India driver Nico Hulkenberg has said that he doesn't think he will be able to return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans any time soon. The German won the round-the-clock Fre...

16 Jun 2016 12:04
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Journalists deny Brazilian GP is under threat
Leading Brazilian journalists have dismissed talk of this year's race in Sao Paulo will be the last, insisting that the race has a contract in place for a number of years. ...

16 Jun 2016 11:55
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Tilke denies Baku danger claims
Formula One track designer Herman Tilke has been forced to deny claims that the Baku City Circuit which will host this weekend's European Grand Prix is dangerous. With tigh...

16 Jun 2016 11:45
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Marchionne wrong to predict wins - Berger
Gerhard Berger thinks that Ferrari boss Sergio Marchionne was wrong to predict that his team would instantly win races and the world title this season. The Italian team hasn...

16 Jun 2016 11:34
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Ricciardo happy with Verstappen as team mate
Daniel Ricciardo has said he is happy to race alongside youngster Max Verstappen until his contract expires in 2018. Praising Formula One's youngest ever race winner, Ricci...

16 Jun 2016 11:24
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Teams back Heineken deal
Formula One teams have dismissed criticism of the series' new sponsorship deal with Heineken. The sport's deal with the Dutch brewer has caused controversy, with public...

16 Jun 2016 11:11
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Red Bull will continue to develop until the end of the season - Marko
Red Bull's motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko has played down suggestions that 2017's big rule changes will lead to his team abandoning development of their current car ...

16 Jun 2016 11:03
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Wolff: Mercedes must work "very hard" to stay in front
Mercedes head of motorsport Toto Wolff has said that his team must work "very hard" if they are to remain in front of Red Bull and Ferrari. The championship leaders&#...

16 Jun 2016 10:44
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Wehrlein thinks Baku will suit Manor
Pascal Wehrlein thinks that Baku's high speed layout will play into Manor's hands as the team looks to close the gap to Sauber. Wehrlein finished ahead of Sauber's ...

16 Jun 2016 10:26
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Rosberg: "Ferrari and Red Bull are very close"
Nico Rosberg says that his Mercedes team must find anything they can this weekend in order to stay ahead of Ferrari and Red Bull. The German, who saw his championship lead shri...

16 Jun 2016 09:46
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VW title push may delay Capito's move to McLaren
Volkswagen's ambitions for a fourth consecutive World Rally Championship may delay Jost Capito's move to McLaren. The German was announced as McLaren's new Formula ...

15 Jun 2016 19:04
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Brands better than winning titles says Stewart
Three-time Formula One world champion Sir Jackie Stewart has said that bringing in new sponsors to the sport can be just as satisfying as winning races. His comments come after...

15 Jun 2016 18:56
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Grosjean hoping for Haas wing fix
Romain Grosjean hope that a fix can soon be found to Haas' front wing problems which have blighted his season so far. The Frenchman has endured a number of wing failures th...

15 Jun 2016 10:44
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Magnussen hoping to extend Renault stay
Kevin Magnussen is hoping to remain with Renault beyond the 2016 season. The Dane replaced Pastor Maldonado at the Anglo-French team at the start of the year after being deemed...

15 Jun 2016 10:40
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Nasr hopeful of Sauber stay
Felipe Nasr has said that he would like to remain with Sauber next season, although he admits he does have more than one offer on the table. Nasr, who has driven for Sauber sin...

15 Jun 2016 10:32
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Unchanged driver lineup for Red Bull in 2017 and 2018
Red Bull Racing have confirmed that they will continue with their race-winning driver lineup of Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen for the next two seasons. The confirmation c...

15 Jun 2016 10:26
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Drivers mixed on Baku circuit
Drivers have given mixed first impressions of the Baku City Circuit, which will host its first Formula One race this weekend. The long straights and wide parts of the track dre...

15 Jun 2016 10:18
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Ecclestone dismisses Las Vegas speculation
Bernie Ecclestone has played down recent reports of plans for a Grand Prix in Las Vegas. The Nevada city has previously held grands prix in 1981 and 1982 but Formula One boss E...

15 Jun 2016 10:10
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Mallya declared proclaimed offender
Force India boss Vijay Mallya has been declared a proclaimed offender by an Indian court. The airline magnate and former member of Indian parliament is wanted in connection wit...

15 Jun 2016 09:54
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Sainz looking forward to Macau-esque Baku
Carlos Sainz has said he is looking forward to Formula One's first ever race in Azerbaijan, and has drawn parallels between F1's newest track and the iconic Guia Circuit...

14 Jun 2016 18:54
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Honda, Renault engines expected to struggle in Baku
Honda and Renault engined teams can expect to struggle against their Ferrari and Mercedes equipped rivals this weekend. That is the belief of both Jenson Button and Helmut Mark...

14 Jun 2016 18:36
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Alonso: "We will try to do both things"
Fernando Alonso believes that McLaren don't need to give up on this year's car yet in order to produce a competitive package for 2017. The two-time world champion has s...

14 Jun 2016 17:10
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Warm weather and wind set for Baku
Temperatures in excess of 30 degrees are expected for the inaugural race in Baku this weekend according to UBIMET, the meteorological service provider to the FIA. 30 degree tem...

14 Jun 2016 17:02
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Sainz aiming for Red Bull title
Carlos Sainz has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to Ferrari by saying he wants to win the world championship with Red Bull. Sainz, who has outscored team mate Dan...

14 Jun 2016 16:53
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Horner: "Latest engine 'another world' for Red Bull"
Christian Horner says Montreal was proof that Red Bull is right back on track. After a resurgent showing for the former world champions in Barcelona and Monaco, Daniel Ricciardo...

14 Jun 2016 12:58
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Press says Ferrari victory 'no longer a dream'
Sebastian Vettel's wish for an easier time from the Italian press after Canada was only partly delivered. As the Maranello team bounced back with a redesigned turbo and othe...

14 Jun 2016 11:43
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Baku set for 10 year stay on F1 calendar
Formula One's newest race in Baku could be set for a ten year stay on the calendar according to Azerbaijan's sports minister Azad Rahimov. The country has inked a deal ...

14 Jun 2016 10:51
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Lauda: "It was just a very normal racing incident"
Mercedes Non-Executive Chairman Niki Lauda has leapt to the defence of Lewis Hamilton after the Brit once again collided with team mate Nico Rosberg in Canada. The pair came to...

14 Jun 2016 10:44
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Mercedes plan upgrades amidst Ferrari and Red Bull improvements
Mercedes head of motorsport Toto Wolff has revealed that the team is planning an aero upgrade for the British Grand Prix in an attempt to stave off ever-increasing pressure from...

14 Jun 2016 10:36
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Wolff: "We are having these discussions after every race"
Toto Wolff has admitted that incidents between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg are becoming frequent after the pair once again collided at the Canadian Grand Prix. The Mercedes...

14 Jun 2016 10:27
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Heineken deal leads to fresh pleas to end alcohol sponsorship
Heineken's recently announced sponsorship deal with Formula One had led to fresh calls for alcohol sponsorship to be banned. European Alcohol Policy Alliance - Eurocare cal...

14 Jun 2016 10:17
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Former F1 test driver Ma to make WRC début
Former Formula One test driver Ma Qing Hua will make his World Rally Championship début later this year when the series returns to China after an absence of 17 years. Th...

14 Jun 2016 10:00
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Fuel consumption hampered Honda
Honda have revealed that High fuel consumption was the reason why Fernando Alonso was unable to score points at the Canadian Grand Prix. Despite qualifying in the top 10, the S...

14 Jun 2016 09:44
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Arrivabene says Allison rumours are disrespectful
Maurizio Arrivabene has slammed as a sign of "disrespect" rumours Ferrari technical boss James Allison could soon leave the team. Reports have suggested that after the...

13 Jun 2016 15:04
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Montreal working to secure F1 race for the future
Montreal mayor Denis Coderre says the city will move to secure the future of the Canadian grand prix. At the weekend, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone cast doubt on the future of th...

13 Jun 2016 14:37
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Wolff: "We should leave rules alone for 2017"
Toto Wolff has indicated he thinks F1 is changing the rules for 2017 at precisely the wrong moment. After two easy title wins and almost unprecedented dominance for Mercedes in ...

13 Jun 2016 13:50
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