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Hamilton responds to Rosberg age comment
Lewis Hamilton has responded to Nico Rosberg's comments after the 2016 F1 world champion stated that a driver's ability decreases with age. Rosberg believes that a driv...

09 Aug 2019 17:39
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Isola believes Verstappen could have lasted on hard tyre

Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola believes that Max Verstappen could have lasted to the end of the Hungarian Grand Prix on his hard. The Dutchman pitted for a second time a...

09 Aug 2019 15:16
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Winter testing set to stay in Barcelona for 2020
Pre-season testing for the 2020 championship is set to remain in Barcelona next year, and is likely to be shortened by two days, GPToday.net understands. The tests will still t...

09 Aug 2019 12:32
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Pirelli confirms drivers' tyre choices for Belgian GP
Pirelli has confirmed the tyres that each driver will bring to the Belgian Grand Prix at the end of the month. The Italian marque is bringing the most conservative range a...

09 Aug 2019 11:26
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Magnussen: Haas VF-19 'most incosistent' of all Haas cars so far
Haas F1 Team's Kevin Magnussen has branded the team's 2019 challenger, the VF-19, as the most inconsistent of all the cars built by the team so far. Magnussen suffered ...

09 Aug 2019 09:22
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Mexico confirms new three-year deal to remain on F1 calendar
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez will stay on the F1 calendar in 2020, it has been confirmed. On Wednesday the Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum revealed that "...

08 Aug 2019 18:06
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Racing Point pleased with 'good combination' of drivers
Racing Point is set to retain its current line-up for the 2020 season, with team principal Otmar Szafnauer confirming it has no intention to alter it. Sergio Perez has been par...

08 Aug 2019 16:11
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Hamilton explains his love for music
Lewis Hamilton has opened up on his love of music, stating that it has been a big part of his life since he was a child. Hamilton is well-known for his love of music, and...

08 Aug 2019 13:45
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Albon: Toro Rosso, not Red Bull, the aim for 2020
Alexander Albon says he is not thinking about a potential seat at Red Bull for 2020, insisting that he is focused on securing a spot at Toro Rosso. Albon is currently competing...

08 Aug 2019 12:21
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Interlagos pit complex under construction
The Interlagos circuit, which hosts the Brazilian Grand Prix, is having its pit complex renovated in time for the race later this year. The Brazilian round of the world champio...

08 Aug 2019 11:02
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Raikkonen: Alfa Romeo doing well with limited resources
Kimi Raikkonen believes Alfa Romeo is doing well with the limited resources it has compared to the top teams. Alfa currently sits seventh in the constructors' standings, wi...

08 Aug 2019 10:24
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Mercedes worked 'tirelessly' to asses Hamilton's strategy
Mercedes says it worked "tirelessly" behind the scenes during the Hungarian Grand Prix, to see if a two-stop strategy was feasible. The team ultimately opted to pit t...

08 Aug 2019 09:06
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Hungary showed 'deep chasm' in F1 grid - Brawn
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn believes the Hungarian Grand Prix displayed the "deep chasm" Formula 1 finds itself in relating to the gap between teams. Despi...

07 Aug 2019 18:26
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Norris 'happy' with Hungary result despite pitstop blunder
McLaren's Lando Norris has insisted that he is happy with his ninth place finish in last Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix, despite a pitstop error costing him time and drop...

07 Aug 2019 16:01
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Mexico set to sign new contract on Thursday
The Mexican Grand Prix is set to stay on the 2020 Formula 1 calendar, with organizers stating that a deal will be signed on Thursday. The future of the event in Mexico City has...

07 Aug 2019 15:44
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Rear tyres singled out as main struggle for Leclerc in Hungary
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has said that his main trouble during last Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix was the rear tyres and the Monegasque driver struggled throughout the ...

07 Aug 2019 14:44
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Vettel rates his 2019 season so far 5 out of 10
Sebastian Vettel has rated his opening half of the season a five out of ten, in what has been a tough season so far for the German and Ferrari. The Italian squad has failed to ...

07 Aug 2019 13:33
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Verstappen 'doesn't care' if his race wins are exciting or boring
Max Verstappen insists he 'doesn't care' if his race wins are exciting or if they come from steady, controlled races. The Dutchman's first victory this year cam...

07 Aug 2019 11:54
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Brown: Carey's replacement must have 'no baggage'
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says that Chase Carey's eventual replacement as the CEO of Formula One Management must not bring any baggage with them. Carey has been rumoured to be ...

07 Aug 2019 10:19
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Williams 'hoping' no changes are made to 2021 financial regulations
Deputy team principal at Williams Claire Williams states that the team is hoping that no changes are made to the financial regulations for 2021. With the technical regulations ...

07 Aug 2019 09:36
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F1 in talks with Saudi Arabia over Grand Prix event
Formula 1 is having discussions with Saudi Arabia over a potential world championship Grand Prix event, according to reports. Liberty Media is believed to be looking to expand ...

06 Aug 2019 17:19
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Bottas 'not nervous' over Mercedes future
Valtteri Bottas insists he is not feeling nervous when it comes to his future at the Mercedes Formula 1 team. The Finn is not yet signed up for the 2020 season and faces compet...

06 Aug 2019 15:25
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Verstappen: Hamilton's charge shows Mercedes still dominant
Max Verstappen says Lewis Hamilton's late-race charge to victory at the Hungaroring on Sunday shows how dominant the Mercedes team remains. Hamilton followed Verstapp...

06 Aug 2019 13:58
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Top 10 pictures from the Hungarian GP weekend
10. Leclerc gets ready in the Ferrari garage ahead of Friday practice. 9. Kvyat a...

06 Aug 2019 13:18
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Brawn: Ferrari 'badly' needs a victory to ease pressure
Formula 1 managing director says Ferrari "badly" needs to secure a victory in order to ease the pressure that has built up over the 2019 season. The Italian outfit is...

06 Aug 2019 12:31
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Ferrari targeting first win of 2019 at Spa
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says the team will prepare as best as it can for the Belgian Grand Prix, where it looks to win its first race of the season. The Italian s...

06 Aug 2019 10:14
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Hamilton: No better feeling than racing 'great driver' Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton says that there is no better feeling than fighting Max Verstappen for the lead of the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. The pair went head to head for much of the ...

06 Aug 2019 09:20
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Seidl: McLaren expected to be weak at the Hungaroring
McLaren expected the Hungaroring to be one of its weakest circuits in 2019, according to team principal Andreas Seidl. The Woking squad headed the midfield pack in qualifying w...

05 Aug 2019 16:47
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Hungarian Grand Prix driver ratings
Lewis Hamilton Hamilton once again found himself being out-qualified by teammate Bottas, but was at his very best in the race. After failing to pass Verstappen early on, the fi...

05 Aug 2019 15:30
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Masi: Onboard pictures give 'distorted' shots of Leclerc/Bottas contact
Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has explained why there was no investigation necessary for the contact between Charles Leclerc and Valtteri Bottas on lap one of the Hungari...

05 Aug 2019 14:48
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Ricciardo 'not impressed' with Magnussen's braking zone moves
Daniel Ricciardo has taken issue with Kevin Magnussen's defensive tactics at the Hungarian Grand Prix, as the Dane moved under braking in an attempt to keep his position. R...

05 Aug 2019 13:15
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Vettel: Ferrari's Hungary pace not eye-opening
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari's lack of pace throughout the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend was not "eye-opening". The Italian squad was almost half a second d...

05 Aug 2019 11:37
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Bottas: Leclerc move 'completely unnecessary'
Valtteri Bottas has called Charles Leclerc's move on the opening lap of the Hungarian Grand Prix as "completely unnecessary". The pair made contact on the run-up ...

05 Aug 2019 10:01
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Gasly aiming to come back stronger in second half of the season
Pierre Gasly has set his aim on coming back from the summer break as a stronger driver, following another disappointing result in Hungary. The Frenchman crossed the line in six...

05 Aug 2019 09:19
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Photos: The 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix
The 2019 Grand Prix saw a titanic battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, with the former coming out on top. Take a look at all the pictures from the weekend below! ...

04 Aug 2019 21:35
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Russell: Williams still far away from midfield pack
George Russell believes Williams is still far away from the rest of the field despite enjoying his "best weekend of the year". On Saturday, the Briton qualified in 16...

04 Aug 2019 20:18
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Wolff: Mercedes thought two-stop strategy was not competitive
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has hailed the strategists of the Silver Arrows following Lewis Hamilton's win at the Hungarian Grand Prix, after it all but ruled out a two-st...

04 Aug 2019 19:08
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Horner defends decision not to pit Verstappen amid Hamilton battle
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has defended the team's decision not to pit Max Verstappen for fresh drivers while ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton pitted for fre...

04 Aug 2019 18:24
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Kvyat rues early pit stop for late-race issues
Daniil Kvyat says an early pit-stop saw him lose a lot of time in the later stages of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Kvyat made his one and only pit stop of the race on lap 21...

04 Aug 2019 17:55
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Verstappen hails 'good weekend' despite race defeat
Max Verstappen says that he and Red Bull enjoyed a strong weekend despite missing out on the race victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Fresh from his win in Germany last ...

04 Aug 2019 17:17
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Hungarian GP: Late charge sees Hamilton beat Verstappen
A late-charging Lewis Hamilton has won the Hungarian Grand Prix, as he overtook Max Verstappen for the lead of the race with four laps left to run. Verstappen was out in front ...

04 Aug 2019 16:48
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Starting grid for the 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix

04 Aug 2019 14:30
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Wolff: Ocon must be driving in F1 next year
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff is adamant that Esteban Ocon must be driving in Formula 1 next season. The French driver has been watching on the sidelines in 2019 after losing h...

04 Aug 2019 13:55
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Ricciardo to start from the back with engine penalties
Daniel Ricciardo will start the Hungarian Grand Prix from the back of the field after taking on a new power unit for the race. A disappointing qualifying session on Saturday sa...

04 Aug 2019 12:52
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Leclerc: Lack of overall grip will likely mean a difficult race
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari could be in for a difficult race at the Hungaroring due to its lack of overall grip around the sector. The Italian squad has been consistently ...

04 Aug 2019 12:20
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Ricciardo 'wasn't aware' of slow cars forming in Q1
Daniel Ricciardo insists that he wasn't aware of the queue of cars that were slowing in sector 3 at the end of Q1. Ricciardo formed onto the back of the queue as a handful ...

04 Aug 2019 11:07
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Strategy options for the 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix
Pirelli has outlined the strategy options for the 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix, with a one-stop being the fastest way to complete the race. The Italian marque states that those st...

04 Aug 2019 10:02
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Kubica happy with car balance despite 1.3s gap to Russell
Robert Kubica says he was happy with the balance of his car despite the 1.3 second gap he had to Williams teammate George Russell at the end of qualifying. Kubica has not yet o...

04 Aug 2019 08:49
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Photos: Saturday at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen narrowly beat Valtteri Bottas to pole position at the Hungaroring on Saturday, the first of his career. Below, you can check out photos from the day, as well as p...

03 Aug 2019 20:15
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Williams car 'came alive' during qualifying - Russell
George Russell says his Williams FW42 "came alive" during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, as the Briton stormed to P16 at the end of the session. Although Ru...

03 Aug 2019 19:11
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Vettel: Hungary qualifying the same picture for Ferrari in 2019
Sebastian Vettel says that qualifying in Hungary drew the same picture for Ferrari that it has seen over the course of the year so far. The Italian squad was consistently the q...

03 Aug 2019 18:37
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Giovinazzi receives three-place grid penalty for impeding Stroll
Antonio Giovinazzi has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the Hungarian Grand Prix after impeding Lance Stroll during qualifying. Stroll failed to make it past the firs...

03 Aug 2019 17:30
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Bottas: Missing pole by 0.018s a 'shame'
Valtteri Bottas says it's a shame to miss out on his fifth pole position of the season by such a small margin, as he was pipped by Max Verstappen by just 0.018s. The F...

03 Aug 2019 17:12
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Horner: Verstappen pole came down to final two or three corners
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hailed Max Verstappen's first-ever F1 pole position, stating that the close battle came down to perfecting the final corners. V...

03 Aug 2019 16:32
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Qualifying: Verstappen takes maiden pole in Hungary
Max Verstappen has stormed to pole position for the 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix, his first in Formula 1. Fresh from his win at Hockenheim two weeks ago, Verstappen becomes the 10...

03 Aug 2019 16:02
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Hamilton: Harder to read track conditions from inside the car
Lewis Hamilton says it is much more difficult to read track conditions when it is raining from inside the car than it is from the television or being trackside. The second...

03 Aug 2019 13:46
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FP3: Hamilton heads Verstappen after shortened final practice
Lewis Hamilton has topped the final practice session ahead of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly edging out Max Verstappen for the top spot. The final pract...

03 Aug 2019 13:03
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Stroll and Perez confident of positive performances in Hungary
Racing Point drivers Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez are confident that they can continue the team's improved form from Germany this weekend in Austria, despite the limited ru...

03 Aug 2019 12:18
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Russell enjoyed 'productive' Friday despite rain
Williams Racing's George Russell believes that despite their limited running during Friday's practice sessions in Hungary, it was a productive day for the team. R...

03 Aug 2019 10:15
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Albon: Silly driver error caused FP2 accident
Toro Rosso's Alex Albon has taken the blame for his accident during Friday's second free practice session at the Hungaroring, calling the incident a 'silly' erro...

03 Aug 2019 08:49
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Photos: Friday at the Hungarian Grand Prix
The first day of on-track action took place today at the Hungaroring, as drivers took to the circuit for the opening two practice sessions. With mixed conditions hitting the cir...

02 Aug 2019 21:05
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Gasly: Red Bull strong in both dry and wet conditions
Pierre Gasly says that the RB15 does not seem to favour one set of track conditions from another, following a dry-to-wet day at the Hungaroring. Gasly topped the second practic...

02 Aug 2019 20:26
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Ricciardo: Renault hunting for redemption after Germany
Daniel Ricciardo says Renault is looking for redemption this weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix after its disappointment five days ago in Germany. The Enstone squad suffered a...

02 Aug 2019 19:45
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Norris 'wouldn't mind' wet qualifying despite 'frustrating' lack of Friday running
Lando Norris endured a tough day at the Hungaroring, as he missed out on most of the second practice session with a hydraulic leak. The FP2 session was interrupted by rain, how...

02 Aug 2019 18:36
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Verstappen cautiously optimistic after Friday practice
Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull can be competitive at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, but thinks that Mercedes is still ahead. Verstappen ended both Friday practic...

02 Aug 2019 17:48
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FP2: Gasly tops second rain-affected practice session
Pierre Gasly has topped the final Friday practice session from the Hungaroring as the rain hampered running throughout the 90 minutes. Gasly's fastest time was set on...

02 Aug 2019 16:31
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Alfa Romeo appeal to be heard in September
Alfa Romeo has confirmed that its appeal against the penalties it received at the German Grand Prix will be heard on September 24th. Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi were ...

02 Aug 2019 15:20
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Haas expects Rich Energy situation to be resolved before Spa
Haas is expecting its current situation with Rich Energy to be resolved by the end of the summer break. The energy drink company remains Haas' title sponsor, despite the va...

02 Aug 2019 12:57
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FP1: Hamilton fastest, engine problems for Bottas
Lewis Hamilton has topped the opening practice session of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, while teammate Valtteri Bottas failed to set a lap time during the session. Bottas h...

02 Aug 2019 12:31
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Leclerc had 'no idea' of dangerous situation when Hamilton went wide
Charles Leclerc says he had no idea Lewis Hamilton was so close to him when he went wide at the final corner, one lap after Leclerc hit the wall after Turn 15. The no-grip drag...

02 Aug 2019 09:58
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