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Williams: Nissany will 'have to put the work in' to secure future F1 race seat
A future race seat in Formula 1 will only come along to Roy Nissany at Williams if he 'puts the work in' as the team's development driver this year, says the Grove s...

20 Jan 2020 15:55
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Bratches to step down as F1 commercial chief
Formula 1 has confirmed that Sean Bratches will step down from his role as the sport's managing director of commercial operations at the end of January. The future of the A...

20 Jan 2020 12:54
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Latifi reveals his F1 race number
Nicholas Latifi has announced the number he will race with throughout his Formula 1 career, which kicks off this year. The Canadian has chosen number '6', which was las...

20 Jan 2020 11:02
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Marko rules out Vergne's return: 'He would be a newcomer to F1'
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has closed the door on an F1 return in the Red Bull family for Jean-Eric Vergne. The Frenchman contested three seasons with Toro Rosso, Red Bul...

20 Jan 2020 10:11
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Circuit constructor Zaffelli believes remodelled Zandvoort will reward brave drivers
Circuit constructor Jarno Zafrelli believes that the remodelled Zandvoort circuit set to hold the 2020 Dutch Grand Prix will reward brave drivers on the circuit thanks to the sl...

20 Jan 2020 08:36
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Williams praises Ticktum after positive feedback from simulator runs
Team principal Claire Williams has praised Dan Ticktum, one of Williams' newest recruits, after good feedback from his time using the team's simulator. Despite bac...

19 Jan 2020 13:35
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Tost believed Albon could be 'surprise of the year' during 2019 Barcelona testing
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost has revealed that he saw the potential of Alex Albon during the 2019 winter testing in Barcelona, going to say that Albon could be the surpr...

19 Jan 2020 10:03
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Hamilton warns rivals he will 'be a machine' in 2020
Current world champion Lewis Hamilton has issued a warning to fellow competitors ahead of the coming season as he plans to "be a machine" and on "a...

18 Jan 2020 14:32
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Saudi Arabia confirms plans to host F1 grand prix
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that it is looking into the possibility of staging a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the near future. Earlier this week, it was reported that the middl...

18 Jan 2020 11:31
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W Series champion to receive 15 points towards F1 super license
The champion of the W Series in 2020 will be rewarded with 15 points towards a Formula 1 race super licence. Formula 1 drivers require a super licence in order to take on...

18 Jan 2020 09:58
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Marko: Red Bull should win more than five races in 2020
Red Bull should win more than five races in 2020 as it enters its second year in partnership with power unit supplier Honda, says Dr Helmut. Marko, who acts as an advisor ...

17 Jan 2020 17:20
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F1 and marketing partner Tata Communications part ways
Formula 1 has parted ways with its marketing partner Tata Communications, bringing an end to the eight-year partnership. Tata Communications, an Indian company, joined forces w...

17 Jan 2020 16:04
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Video: Bottas spins out during Arctic Lapland Rally shakedown
Watch Valtteri Bottas spin out his Citroen DS3 during a shakedown ahead of the Arctic Lapland Rally. Watch the full clip below. ...

17 Jan 2020 13:45
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Charles Leclerc's brother Arthur joins the Ferrari Driver Academy
Ferrari has announced that Arthur Leclerc, the younger brother of its full-time F1 racer Charles Leclerc, has joined its driver academy. Ferrari has also added Swede ...

17 Jan 2020 12:27
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Floersch critical of Ferrari's plan to add a female to its junior academy
Sophia Floersch has opposed the plans of Ferrari to link up with a female racer by adding her to the Ferrari Drivers' Academy. Recently, Ferrari team principal Mattia Binot...

17 Jan 2020 12:17
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Mercedes confirms launch date for 2020 car
Mercedes has announced the date that it will launch its 2020 car, which will involve a shakedown at Silverstone. The Silver Arrows will unveil its new challenger on February 14...

17 Jan 2020 11:32
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Leclerc and Verstappen weigh in on 2020 season predictions

Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen have weighed in their opinions and hopes for what is to come this season. After a difficult season throughout 2019 for the Ferrari team, Lecl...

17 Jan 2020 10:50
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Ocon 'listening to the team' for early setup advice
2020 Renault F1 driver Esteban Ocon has explained how his recent testing with the team shows how drivers tend to prefer their own unique setups with the cars. Ocon was tes...

17 Jan 2020 09:23
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Warwick: F1 risks not seeing the 'next Lewis Hamilton' due to motorsport expenses
Formula 1 risks missing out on the "next Lewis Hamilton" due to the high costs of competing full-time in motorsport, according to Derek Warwick. Warwick, a former gra...

16 Jan 2020 17:51
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The Hanoi Street Circuit presents its completed pit building
The pit building at the Hanoi Street Circuit has been completed ahead of the inaugural Vietnam Grand Prix this year. The building is 300 metres long, and will house the c...

16 Jan 2020 14:09
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Alonso will decide on potential F1 return 'in the next few months'
Fernando Alonso says he will on decide whether or not he will return to Formula 1 in the coming years "in the next few months". Alonso walked away from the sport at t...

16 Jan 2020 10:09
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W Series to support US and Mexico F1 weekends
Formula 1 has announced that the W Series will be on the weekend bill of two grand prix weekends in the 2020 season. The all-female series will support the US and Mexico City G...

16 Jan 2020 08:55
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Berger 'doesn't dare' predict outcome of 2020 Vettel/Leclerc battle
Former Grand Prix driver Gerhard Berger says he "doesn't dare" predict how the intra-team battle at Ferrari between Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc will play ...

16 Jan 2020 08:15
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Hamilton, Mercedes nominated for 2020 Laureus Awards
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have once again been named as nominations in the Laureus Awards. Hamilton is up for the achievement of Sportsman of the Year, with this year...

15 Jan 2020 14:06
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Renault announces launch date of 2020 car
Renault has announced the date that it will launch its new car that will take part in the 2020 Formula 1 season. The Enstone based squad will unveil the challenger on February ...

15 Jan 2020 12:33
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Haas 'on schedule' after passing FIA crash tests
Haas is on schedule with its 2020 Formula 1 programme after successfully completing the mandatory FIA crash tests. All teams are required to pass the tests ahead of every...

15 Jan 2020 12:25
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Nissany joins Williams as official test driver
Williams has announced the signing of Roy Nissany, who will hold the role as the team's test driver in 2019. The 25-year-old tested with the Grove-based squad at the end of...

15 Jan 2020 10:15
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Is Saudi Arabia set for spot on the 2021 F1 calendar?
Saudi Arabia could be set to join the Formula 1 grid in 2021, according to reports. The middle-east nation currently plays host to a Formula E championship event, having ...

15 Jan 2020 10:02
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Video: Hamilton trains for 'first movie role'
Lewis Hamilton has shared videos of himself on social media of him at a firing range, showcasing his shooting skills. The six-time world champion has hinted at a potentia...

15 Jan 2020 08:18
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Ferrari 'got a little angry' at Leclerc following skydive
Charles Leclerc has revealed that Ferrari "got a little angry" with him after he opted to take part in a skydive without the Scuderia team's permission. Leclerc j...

14 Jan 2020 17:10
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Gasly was confident of being competitive at Toro Rosso following mid-season demotion
Pierre Gasly admits he had confidence in his own abilities to perform well at Toro Rosso after he lost his seat at Red Bull midway through the 2019 season. The Frenchman was pr...

14 Jan 2020 14:03
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Stroll: Second season at Racing Point will see more personal growth
Lance Stroll says he is hoping to start the 2020 season on a stronger note compared to 2019, which was his first year at Racing Point. The Canadian made the switch to the Silve...

14 Jan 2020 12:23
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Leclerc: Vettel and I mature enough to deal with tension
Charles Leclerc believes that he and his teammate Sebastian Vettel are mature enough to handle any tensions that arise between them at Ferrari. The two linked up for the first ...

14 Jan 2020 11:20
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Bottas promises his performance 'hasn't peaked yet'
Valtteri Bottas says he hasn't reached peak performance in his Formula 1 career following on from the 2019 campaign. The Finn picked up four race wins throughout the ...

14 Jan 2020 08:55
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McLaren sets date for MCL35 car launch
McLaren has confirmed when it will launch its 2020 Formula 1 car on an online stream hosted by Lando Norris. The car, which will be named the MCL35, will break cover on Februar...

13 Jan 2020 15:54
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Hulkenberg: F1 break 'not as difficult as I expected'
Nico Hulkenberg says the first number of weeks in his break from Formula 1 is not as bad as he was expecting. The German left Renault at the end of the 2019 season, as the Enst...

13 Jan 2020 15:18
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2020 and 2021 will be a 'difficult time' for small teams - Racing Point
Racing Point technical director Andrew Green admits he is "very nervous" about the next two seasons of Formula 1. The Briton believes that it is a difficult time for ...

13 Jan 2020 13:45
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Kubica could receive five FP1 outings with Alfa Romeo in 2020
Robert Kubica could take part in a handful of free practice sessions in 2020 as part of his new role with the Alfa Romeo F1 team. Earlier this month, Alfa Romeo announced that ...

13 Jan 2020 12:10
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Ferrari's 2020 car passes FIA crash tests
Ferrari's 2020 season is on schedule after it reportedly passed its crash tests at the FIA's test facility in Bollate, over a month before the start of pre-season t...

13 Jan 2020 10:55
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F1 considering switch to two-stroke eco-fuelled engines for 2025
Formula 1 is considering a switch to two-stroke engines for 2025, according to the sport's chief technical officer, Pat Symonds. Two-stroke engines are best known for ...

13 Jan 2020 08:17
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Video: Ocon has his seat fitting at Renault
Esteban Ocon has joined the Renault Formula 1 team after spending the 2019 season on the sidelines with Mercedes. The Frenchman will compete full-time in the 2020 season ...

12 Jan 2020 12:03
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Grosjean hails Fittipaldi and Deletraz's 'painful' simulator duties
Romain Grosjean says Pietro Fittipaldi and Louis Deletraz's duties as Haas' simulator drivers in 2019 is a "painful" job. The two drivers worked with the Haas...

12 Jan 2020 10:18
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Ex-Red Bull driver Doornbos 'surprised' by long-term Verstappen deal
Robert Doornbos has admitted surprise over the length of Max Verstappen's contract with Red Bull Racing. The energy drink squad announced earlier this week that it had secu...

11 Jan 2020 14:12
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Mick Schumacher 'grateful' after driving three Ferrari F1 cars in 2019
Mick Schumacher affirms that he is grateful to have been given the opportunity to drive three Ferrari Formula 1 cars in 2019. The son of seven-time F1 world champion Michael te...

11 Jan 2020 09:26
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Kubica delivers first public message as Alfa Romeo reserve driver
Robert Kubica has spoken to the public for the first time since being appointed as Alfa Romeo's reserve driver for the 2020 season. Last week, Alfa Romeo announced tha...

10 Jan 2020 18:55
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F1 confirms race start times for 2020 world championship rounds
Formula 1 has announced the start times for all of the sessions throughout the 2020 season, which kicks off in March at Albert Park, Melbourne. Two new events have been added t...

10 Jan 2020 16:11
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McLaren announces technical partnership with Unilever
McLaren has announced it has formed a technical partnership with Unilever following the British-Dutch company's split Williams. Williams lost its sponsorship fro...

10 Jan 2020 11:57
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Smedley launches new e-kart series to 'answer Hamilton's call' for easy access motorsport
Former Formula 1 engineer Rob Smedley has launched a brand new electric karting series. The series is being started up to combat the expensive nature of grassroots motors...

10 Jan 2020 10:58
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Pirelli calms suggestions F1 will fall to the same pace as F2 in 2021
Formula 1 will not be reduced to the same pace as Formula 2 as a result of the new 2021 regulations, states Pirelli's head of F1 Mario Isola. In 2019, Racing Point spoke ou...

10 Jan 2020 10:04
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Jos Verstappen: Max is 'at home' with Red Bull
Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull is looking "very exciting" due to the Dutchman's comfortableness within the team, according to his father Jos. On Tuesday,...

10 Jan 2020 08:38
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Lewis Hamilton donates $500,000 to help combat Australian bushfires
Lewis Hamilton will donate half a million dollars to help support those affected by the Australian bushfires that are ravaging the country. It is believed that millions of anim...

09 Jan 2020 18:28
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Steiner: Gene Haas needs to convince himself that F1 is a good investment
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that there is nothing he can say to convince team owner Gene Haas whether or not to stay in Formula 1 for 2021 and beyond.&nbs...

09 Jan 2020 16:07
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Albon: Hamilton Brazil incident 'one of those things' in racing
Red Bull driver Alex Albon has explained what he would do differently now in such a situation after colliding with Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton during November's Brazilian...

09 Jan 2020 12:10
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Magnussen: Haas struggles allowed drivers to become stronger throughout 2019
Haas F1 driver Kevin Magnussen explained how he managed to become a stronger driver thanks to the struggles the team faced throughout the 2019 season. Magnussen spoke of how be...

09 Jan 2020 10:43
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Ricciardo: Nice to be named in Ferrari rumours
Daniel Ricciardo admits that it is nice to be named in the list of potential future drivers at Ferrari. The Australian is out of contract at the end of the 2020 season, w...

09 Jan 2020 08:40
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F1 monitoring Australian bushfires ahead of Australian GP
Formula 1 is monitoring the bushfires that are ravaging Australia ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in March. The bushfires have claimed the lives of 24 pe...

08 Jan 2020 17:20
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Marko was worried about losing Verstappen to Mercedes
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko admits that he was worried about losing Max Verstappen to Mercedes in 2021. On Wednesday, the energy drink squad announced that Verstappe...

08 Jan 2020 15:03
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Russell: Getting Pirelli's F1 tyres to work is like solving a Rubik's Cube
George Russell has made the comparison of trying to solve a Rubick's Cube to getting Pirelli's Formula 1 tyres to work. In recent years, the operating window of the tyr...

08 Jan 2020 13:32
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Hamilton: Engineer switch helped Bottas in 2019
Lewis Hamilton believes losing one of his key engineers to teammate Valtteri Bottas in 2019 helped the Finn throughout the season. Mercedes promoted Ricciardo Musconi, Ham...

08 Jan 2020 12:08
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Wolff: Placing Ocon alongside Hamilton in 2020 would've 'risked Ocon's career'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes it would have been to large a risk for Esteban Ocon's career to place him alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2020. Ocon, wh...

08 Jan 2020 10:24
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Grosjean: Races were my strong area in 2019
Romain Grosjean believes his form in races was his strongest aspect as a driver during the 2019 season. Grosjean endured a difficult year during his fourth year with Haas...

08 Jan 2020 08:40
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Column: What Verstappen's Red Bull contract extension means for the driver market
Red Bull and Max Verstappen announced on Wednesday that they had extended their partnership together until the end of the 2023 season. The timing of the announcement speaks vol...

07 Jan 2020 15:09
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Red and white Alfa Romeo colours 'good recognition' for Orlen and Poland
New co-title sponsor of the Alfa Romeo F1 team, Orlen, says the red and white colours of Alfa Romeo is good recognition for Orlen and Poland. Last week, Alfa Romeo c...

07 Jan 2020 13:45
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Verstappen extends Red Bull contract to the end of 2023
Max Verstappen has announced that he has extended his Red Bull Racing contract until the end of the 2023 season. Verstappen joined Red Bull in 2016 following a year at To...

07 Jan 2020 11:32
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Williams retains Chadwick as development driver for 2020
Williams has confirmed that Jamie Chadwick will continue in her role as the team's development driver for the 2020 season. The reigning W Series champion joined Willi...

07 Jan 2020 10:33
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Sirotkin not expecting a return to F1 racing
Sergey Sirotkin admits he is not expecting to return to Formula 1 racing in the future, labelling his chance as "very unlikely". In 2018, the Russian took on a race s...

07 Jan 2020 10:04
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Ricciardo to raffle race suit to help charities fighting Australian bushfires
Daniel Ricciardo will raffle off a race-worn driver suit in order to raise money for charities supporting the fight against the Australian bushfires. Australia has been devasta...

07 Jan 2020 08:12
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Long-serving race commentator Bob Varsha battling cancer
Legendary motorsport race commentator Bob Varsha is battling a rare form of prostate cancer, it has emerged. For decades, Varsha has worked in motorsport and has provided...

06 Jan 2020 16:12
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Russell confident Williams will 'definitely' be stronger in 2020
Williams will 'definitely' be stronger in 2020 following a miserable 2019 campaign, states George Russell. The Grove-based squad was stuck at the back of the field thro...

06 Jan 2020 15:16
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Former F1 driver and Le Mans winner Mark Blundell retires from racing
Mark Blundell has announced his immediate retirement from racing following a difficult first season in the British Touring Car Championship. The Briton joined the BTCC grid in ...

06 Jan 2020 12:30
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