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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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Brown: Some current F1 drivers have contacted me over future IndyCar drives
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed that some current Formula 1 drivers have been in contact with him regarding future outings in the NTT IndyCar series. In 2017, Brown was invo...

05 Jun 2020 10:18
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Sainz: I didn't sign at Ferrari to be number two driver
Carlos Sainz insists he has not signed with Ferrari to become a number two driver to Charles Leclerc, stating in the contract there was nothing about a possible status. Recentl...

05 Jun 2020 09:13
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Mercedes to conduct private test at Silverstone ahead of F1's return
Mercedes has announced that Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas will take part in a two-day test at Silverstone next week in preparation for the start of the 2020 season. The du...

04 Jun 2020 15:13
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F1 reportedly considering Sochi double-header
The Sochi Autodrom in Russia could host two Formula 1 races in 2020, according to a German report. The track, which made its F1 debut in 2014, has been dominated by Merced...

04 Jun 2020 14:05
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Horner: Vettel/Hamilton partnership would give Mercedes a headache
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Sebastian Vettel going up against Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes would give the Silver Arrows a “headache”. Vettel will le...

04 Jun 2020 13:47
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Supercars team owner: Potential Ricciardo/Norris entry not restricted to Bathurst
Ryan Walkinshaw, co-owner of the Walkinshaw Andretti United team, says a potential Supercars entry featuring Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris isn't restricted to Bathu...

04 Jun 2020 11:50
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Perez, Gasly sign up for Virtual GP round at Baku
Sergio Perez and Pierre Gasly will make their debuts in the Virtual Grand Prix series this weekend organised by Formula 1 amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The series...

04 Jun 2020 11:02
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Kovalainen reveals hints he gave Bottas on Hamilton partnership
Former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen has revealed how he gave fellow countryman Valtteri Bottas hints on how to work with Lewis Hamilton upon joining Mercedes in 2017. Kovalainen...

04 Jun 2020 10:52
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Wolff opens up on the possibility of signing Vettel
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has opened up on the possibility of signing Sebastian Vettel in 2021, saying that recent comments about him are more than just 'lip servic...

04 Jun 2020 09:07
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F1 to stream the 1999 Australian Grand Prix on Wednesday
Formula 1 will stream the 1999 Australian Grand Prix on Wednesday, for fans to enjoy amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The race, which was the season-opener for the 1999 s...

03 Jun 2020 15:35
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Mercedes wanted to introduce DAS in 2019
Mercedes technical director James Allison has revealed that Mercedes originally wanted to introduce the dual axis steering (DAS) system on its cars in 2019. However, when it pr...

03 Jun 2020 14:04
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2020 season 'not appropriate' for reverse grid races
Introducing reverse grid races during the 2020 season wouldn't be appropriate, believes managing director of Silverstone Stuart Pringle. Last month, during a meeting ...

03 Jun 2020 12:33
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Ralf Schumacher calls on Frank and Claire Williams to step aside
Former grand prix driver Ralf Schumacher believes Williams can return to success in the future, but only if Frank and Claire Williams withdraw themselves from the team. Having ...

03 Jun 2020 10:41
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Mexico targeting unchanged date for 2020 grand prix
Organisers of the Mexican Grand Prix have stated confidence over an unchanged date for its event in 2020. On the original F1 schedule this year, the race weekend was slott...

03 Jun 2020 10:01
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Positive coronavirus case in the F1 paddock won't cancel a race - Carey
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey states that any confirmed case of COVID-19 within the sport's paddock would not lead to a cancellation of a race. Almost four months ago at the Au...

03 Jun 2020 08:57
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Carey asserts F1 not after 'gimmicks' in talks over reverse grid races
Formula 1 is not interested in introducing “gimmicks” to the sport as it discusses a new race format to trial during the 2020 season. A reverse grid race was propos...

02 Jun 2020 19:33
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Hamilton 'overcome with rage' at 'disregard for life'
Lewis Hamilton has expressed his anger of the “blatant disregard for lives”, amid the large volume of protests that have sparked up all over the world. Followi...

02 Jun 2020 19:01
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F1 has no plans to show extra free-to-air races in 2020
Formula 1 has asserted that it will not be showing extra races on free-to-air television channels in 2020, despite fans not being able to attend grands prix. On Tuesday, the op...

02 Jun 2020 15:45
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Plans for reverse grid qualifying races suffer a setback
The prospect of reverse grid races being held this year have taken a setback and are unlikely to progress any further. Next month in Austria, two race weekends will take place,...

02 Jun 2020 15:12
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F1 outlines its safety plan to restart the 2020 season
On Tuesday, Formula 1 announced the eight races that would open the 2020 Formula 1 season, which has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. In just over one months' time...

02 Jun 2020 12:58
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Statue of Bruce McLaren unveiled at Woking
A new statue of McLaren founder Bruce McLaren has been revealed at the team's factory in Woking, 50 years on from his death. In 1963, the Kiwi established Bruce McLare...

02 Jun 2020 12:11
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F1 announces the opening eight races of 2020 season
The opening eight rounds of the 2020 Formula 1 season have been revealed, following the cancellation of the initial schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic. As expected,...

02 Jun 2020 11:04
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Monza to host Italian GP on September 6, agrees to contract extension
The Italian Grand Prix is set to take place on September 6 this year, and the circuit has received a one-year contract extension, according to Monza mayor Dario Allevi. Th...

02 Jun 2020 09:50
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Claire Williams: Sale of team should only be viewed as positive
Deputy team principal of the Williams Formula 1 team Claire Williams states the potential sale of her team should only be viewed as a positive move. Last week, the Grove-based ...

02 Jun 2020 09:28
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Horner: F1 at a 'perfect time' to trial new race format
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Formula 1 is at the “perfect time” to trial reverse grid races. The 2020 F1 season is set to get underway in Austria n...

01 Jun 2020 17:49
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Preparation to police budget cap in 2021 has been 'very intense' - FIA
Nikolas Tombazis, the FIA's head of single-seater and technical matters, says Formula 1's governing body has gone through a “very intense” process to make su...

01 Jun 2020 17:03
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Mercedes: We stand with Hamilton following racial injustice comments
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has announced that it stands alongside Lewis Hamilton following the Briton's comments on social media. On Sunday night, the six-time world champ...

01 Jun 2020 15:49
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Toyota F1 car and Ferrari overalls among items to be auctioned by FIA
A Toyota TF109 car and race-winning Ferrari overalls will be items up for bidding at an FIA auction later this month. The FIA has established an auction with RM Sotheby&rs...

01 Jun 2020 12:39
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De la Rosa: $145 million budget cap is too high
Former grand prix driver Pedro de la Rosa believes the introduction of a $145 million budget cap in 2021 is still too expensive for some Formula 1 teams. The budget cap was app...

01 Jun 2020 11:30
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Hakkinen tips Bottas for championship success in 2020
Mika Hakkinen believes Valtteri Bottas has what it takes to bring the challenge to teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2020 and become a world champion. Since joining Mercedes in 2017, ...

01 Jun 2020 10:17
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Ricciardo, Leclerc speak out on social media against racism

More Formula 1 drivers have spoken out against racism following Lewis Hamilton's public message on Sunday night, when he urged fellow F1 stars not to be silent “i...

01 Jun 2020 09:28
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