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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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Vettel expects close margins at Austria season-opener
Sebastian Vettel expects the upcoming back-to-back races in Austria will be decided by very slim margins and has noted the importance of his Ferrari team executing the right str...

28 Jun 2020 12:03
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Brown: Ricciardo and Norris will make most exciting F1 pair in 2021
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that the team's 2021 pairing of Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo will be the 'most exciting' on the grid. Back in May, it was ...

28 Jun 2020 10:05
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Hamilton: Ecclestone's comments on racism 'ignorant and uneducated'
Lewis Hamilton took to social media on Friday night to label Bernie Ecclestone's comments on racism “ignorant and uneducated”. Earlier this week, CNN&...

27 Jun 2020 13:36
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F1 to stream the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday
With the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season just around the corner, F1 has announced it will stream last year's Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday. Heading into the race...

27 Jun 2020 12:31
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Abiteboul adamant there will be no driver preference at Renault in 2020
Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul has assured that there will be no driver preference between Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon when the new season gets underway. Ricciard...

27 Jun 2020 11:23
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Norris: Compact 2020 season will be 'good fun'
McLaren driver Lando Norris has exclaimed his excitement of returning to racing in Austria next weekend as the drivers get ready to take part in a more compact season. The seas...

27 Jun 2020 09:25
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F1 hits back at Ecclestone following his comments on racism and equality
Formula 1 has responded to comments made by former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone this week. The 89-year-old said in an interview with CNN that he believes “in lots of...

26 Jun 2020 19:27
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Renault set to bring 'triple upgrade' to F1 car in Austria
Renault is set to bring a “triple upgrade” to the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix next weekend. Team principal Cyril Abiteboul has promised that the car will loo...

26 Jun 2020 17:14
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How Mercedes will handle the logistics challenge of F1 during the coronavirus pandemic
One of the biggest operations that is carried out behind the scenes that allows Formula 1 to operate the way it does is the successful logistics of transporting equipment around...

26 Jun 2020 15:47
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Albon: Getting used to garage COVID-19 protocols 'seamless'
Alexander Albon says the process of getting used to new protocols inside team garages amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has been “seamless”. Formula 1 will retu...

26 Jun 2020 13:44
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Gasly hopes AlphaTauri can fight for points amid strong competition
Pierre Gasly is hoping that AlphaTauri will be in a position to fight for points this season amid strong competition from rival teams. The Faenza-based squad, who changed its n...

26 Jun 2020 12:40
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Brundle confirms no pre-race grid walks for the 'foreseeable future'
Martin Brundle has confirmed that he will not be taking part in any grid walks prior to the start of a grand prix for the “foreseeable future” amid the coronavirus p...

26 Jun 2020 10:42
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Williams unveils revised FW43 livery for 2020 F1 season
Williams has launched the livery it will use throughout the 2020 season following developments that occurred during the coronavirus pandemic. Last month, it was announced that ...

26 Jun 2020 09:59
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Who would be the drivers' champion if every F1 season had 10 races?
Earlier this week, Daniel Ricciardo stated that the world championship in 2020 would be “legit” if there were 10 or more races. With eight races pinned down, t...

26 Jun 2020 09:04
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Hamilton: F1 facing its most difficult season in 2020
Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 is facing its most difficult season to date as the sport is set to resume amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Red Bull Ring in Austria will...

25 Jun 2020 18:25
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Photos: Red Bull RB16 filming day at Silverstone
Red Bull was the latest team to conduct on-track activity ahead of the 2020 Formula 1 season, which will begin next weekend. Alexander Albon was behind the wheel of the RB16 as...

25 Jun 2020 17:58
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F1 sets up foundation to fund under-represented groups in motorsport
Formula 1 has established a new foundation that will provide funding to under-represented groups in motorsport in order to boost diversity within the sport. Last week, F1 annou...

25 Jun 2020 14:04
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Column: The F2 prospects vying for a 2021 F1 promotion - Part 1
Formula 2 has long been viewed as the last stepping stone for a driver before they progress to Formula 1. Although there are some exceptions, most recently Brendon Hartley who m...

25 Jun 2020 13:15
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Red Bull uses 2020 F1 car at Silverstone filming day
Red Bull has become the latest team to take to the track ahead of Formula 1's return, taking part in a filming day at Silverstone. The 2020 season will get underway in Aust...

25 Jun 2020 12:57
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Williams set to unveil new 2020 F1 livery on Friday
Williams will unveil its new livery for the 2020 season on Friday, one week before the season-opening race in Austria. Earlier this year, Williams launched the car before pre-s...

25 Jun 2020 12:14
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Grosjean: Return to Renault would be 'a nice story'
Romain Grosjean says returning to Renault in 2021 would make for a “nice story” but affirms he has not had any talks regarding his future in Formula 1. Grosjean, wh...

25 Jun 2020 11:49
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Imola boss urges F1 to consider Italy triple-header in 2020
Imola’s circuit boss Uberto Selvatico Estense has urged Formula 1 to consider his track on the 2020 F1 calendar as part of an Italian triple-header. In April, F1 ann...

25 Jun 2020 10:29
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AlphaTauri concludes two-car F1 test at Imola
Scuderia AlphaTauri has become the latest team to conduct a private test ahead of the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, opting to use two cars over the single day. Both Daniil Kvya...

24 Jun 2020 19:50
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Green: Teams must be careful with new homologated parts system
Racing Point technical director Andrew Green has warned teams over the use of the new homologated parts system in F1, believing severe penalties may await any team who mistakenl...

24 Jun 2020 16:15
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F1 to virtually show fans around the circuit in Austria
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the first eight races of the 2020 Formula 1 calendar will be behind closed doors, meaning there will be no fans in the grandstands. However, st...

24 Jun 2020 15:18
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No more updates on Alex Zanardi's condition from hospital unless condition changes
No further updates will be provided on Alex Zanardi's conditions unless his health condition changes. The Santa Maria alle Scotte hospital in Siena has been providing ...

24 Jun 2020 14:33
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Vettel: 'Spectacular' Mugello deserves F1 grand prix
After completing a day of testing at Mugello, Sebastian Vettel says that the Italian track deserves to host a Formula 1 grand prix. Vettel took part in a private test in the 20...

24 Jun 2020 13:47
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Webber: No Vettel in 2021 but could return the following year
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel may not be looking to compete in F1 in 2021, according to former Red Bull teammate Mark Webber. Webber suggests, however, that it may not b...

24 Jun 2020 11:23
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Russell thanks sim racing for Williams simulator improvements
Williams driver George Russell has praised the world of esports and his involvement during the coronavirus outbreak, saying that it has helped him improve and become faster...

24 Jun 2020 09:09
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Pirelli announces set tyre compound allocation for Austrian GP
F1 tyre supplier Pirelli has announced the tyre compound allocations for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. The race is set to open the delayed 2020 season on July 5 with a doub...

23 Jun 2020 18:51
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Abiteboul: 'Fantastic options' available to replace Ricciardo
Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul says there are many “fantastic options” available to replace Daniel Ricciardo, and that the team may not look for a ...

23 Jun 2020 17:33
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Montoya: Brawn wanted me to join Ferrari
Juan Pablo Montoya has revealed that he was was informed by Ross Brawn that his services would be welcome at Ferrari in Formula 1. Montoya made his F1 debut in 2001 follow...

23 Jun 2020 14:47
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Ferrari returns to F1 action at Mugello test
Ferrari has got their post-lockdown 2020 season preparations underway with a test at the Mugello Circuit in Italy. The Scuderia outfit is the latest team to take part in a test...

23 Jun 2020 13:45
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Kubica reveals regret over missing 2008 title shot with BMW
Robert Kubica has revealed he still holds regret over missing out on a title chance with BMW Sauber in 2008. Kubica was a surprise contender with the team for the world champio...

23 Jun 2020 13:12
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F1 to introduce new TV graphics for 2020 season
New TV graphics will be introduced to the Formula 1 broadcast this year, providing fans with more information while watching at home. F1, working with Amazon Web Services, is i...

23 Jun 2020 11:30
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Coronavirus has shown how much I love F1 - Ricciardo
Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo wants to stay in F1 and be successful in the coming years after the extended break showed the Australian driver how much he missed the sport. Sp...

23 Jun 2020 11:05
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Hugh Jackman set to play Enzo Ferrari in upcoming movie
Hugh Jackman could be set to play Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari in an upcoming movie about the Italian's life. The film, which is titled 'Enzo Ferrari', is expected ...

23 Jun 2020 09:57
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McLaren takes legal action to secure urgent funding
The McLaren Group has taken legal action in a bid to secure the urgent funding they need to survive the coronavirus pandemic. The company has blamed the pandemic for an 'im...

23 Jun 2020 08:57
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Four free-to-air races to be shown in Germany following new exclusive Sky deal
Formula 1 has announced a new exclusive pay-TV deal with Sky Deutschland, which will show all F1 sessions from 2021 onward. Last week, RTL announced that is free-to-air coverag...

22 Jun 2020 16:34
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Zanardi's condition remains 'serious' as hospital evaluates treatment options
Alex Zanardi's condition remains serious in hospital following a handbike accident last week in Italy. The former F1 driver was hit by a road car after his handbike slipped...

22 Jun 2020 13:50
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Ferrari to use 2018 F1 car at Mugello test this week
Ferrari has announced that they will test the SF71H car at the Mugello Circuit on Tuesday as it prepares for Formula 1's comeback in Austria. A number of teams and drivers ...

22 Jun 2020 12:22
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F1 launches new #WeRaceAsOne initiative with diversity 'Task Force'
Formula 1 has announced the establishment of the #WeRaceAsOne initiative, aimed at fighting the challenges of COVID-19 and inequality around the world. As part of the initiativ...

22 Jun 2020 11:07
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Ricciardo: Signing with McLaren before racing in 2020 was 'pretty difficult'
Daniel Ricciardo admits it was a “pretty difficult” decision to sign with McLaren for the 2021 season before any races took place in 2020. The season was delayed by...

22 Jun 2020 10:45
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Noose found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage stall
An investigation has been launched after a noose was found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at the Talladega Superspeedway last weekend. Wallace, who is currently the only b...

22 Jun 2020 09:47
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Webber: Verstappen the only driver who can beat Hamilton in 2020

Former grand prix driver Mark Webber believes Max Verstappen is the only driver who can beat Lewis Hamilton in 2020 and end his run of successive world titles. Mercedes has won...

22 Jun 2020 09:23
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Hamilton joins Black Lives Matter protest in London
Lewis Hamilton has taken to the streets of London to take part in a Black Lives Matter protest, continuing his support for the movement. Over the last couple of weeks, the six-...

21 Jun 2020 18:07
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German broadcaster RTL to end F1 deal after 2020
German broadcaster RTL has announced that it will end its free-to-air airing of Formula 1 at the end of the 2020 season. RTL has shown F1 in Germany since 1991, the year that M...

21 Jun 2020 13:51
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Haas not worried about lack of pre-Austria track time
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says that his team will not be at a disadvantage due to not having a test prior to Austria. A number of teams have taken to a race tra...

21 Jun 2020 13:35
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Hamilton launches ‘The Hamilton Commission’ to promote diversity in motorsport
Lewis Hamilton has announced a new comission that he has formed to help increase the diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). In a column wri...

21 Jun 2020 10:20
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