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Gasly receives three-place penalty for blocking Grosjean
Pierre Gasly has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the Monaco Grand Prix after he was deemed guilty of impending Romain Grosjean during qualifying. The penalty also se...

25 May 2019 18:34
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Giovinazzi handed three-place grid penalty for impeding Hulkenberg
Antonio Giovinazzi has been handed a three-place grid penalty by the Stewards for impeding Nico Hulkenberg during qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. Hulkenberg was on a fast...

25 May 2019 17:38
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Hamilton dedicates Monaco pole to Niki Lauda
Lewis Hamilton has dedicated his most recent pole position to Niki Lauda, who passed away earlier this week prior to the Monaco Grand Prix. Hamilton got the better of teammate ...

25 May 2019 16:45
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Leclerc: I need an explanation for Q1 exit
Charles Leclerc insists he needs an explanation from his Ferrari team as to why he dropped out of Q1 during qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. The local favourite failed to ...

25 May 2019 16:08
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Qualifying: Hamilton on pole, Leclerc out in Q1
Lewis Hamilton has taken pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix, laying down a new track record of a 1:10.166. The five-time world champion beat his teammate Valtteri Bottas o...

25 May 2019 16:01
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Leclerc reprimanded for VSC infringement
Charles Leclerc has avoided a grid penalty for the Monaco Grand Prix, and has been issued a reprimand by the Stewards. Following the end of the final practice session on Saturd...

25 May 2019 13:59
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FP3: Leclerc leads Mercedes, Vettel crashes
Charles Leclerc has topped the final practice session at Monaco, setting a 1:11.265 to just finish ahead of Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas. However, Leclerc is under investigati...

25 May 2019 13:00
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De Vries carrying out simulator duties for Mercedes
Nyck de Vries is working with Mercedes in a simulator role this year, Mercedes has confirmed to GPToday.net. De Vries, who worked with McLaren for a number of years, was d...

25 May 2019 11:08
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Racing Point planning a 'big' car upgrade for German GP
Racing Point says it is planning to introduce a major car upgrade at the German Grand Prix later this year. The upgrade will transform the RP19 into an "almost new car&quo...

25 May 2019 10:17
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F1 scraps plan for standard gearboxes in 2021
The FIA has confirmed that it will not appoint a sole supplier for Formula 1 gearboxes for the 2021 season. As part of the rule changes that are set to be enforced in just...

24 May 2019 20:04
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F1 will honour Lauda with a red cap tribute at Monaco
F1 will be honouring three-times world champion Niki Lauda at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix with separate tributes from the teams and drivers as well as the fans. Lauda ...

24 May 2019 19:01
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Mercedes to run red halo to honour Lauda
Mercedes will use a red halo for the remainder of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend in honour of Niki Lauda. Lauda passed away on Monday evening at 70 years of age. Tributes have b...

24 May 2019 15:56
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Norris expecting small margins between Q1 exit and Q3 safety
Lando Norris believes that there will not be much in between failing to progress past Q1 and qualifying for Q3 on Saturday afternoon in Monaco. Norris ended the second practice...

24 May 2019 15:27
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Ferrari evaluating potential Resta return
Ferrari is currently considering bringing back Simone Resta from Alfa Romeo as the Maranello squad looks to bolster its technical team. Simone held the role of Ferrari's&nb...

24 May 2019 13:59
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Hamilton surprised by the gap to rivals
Lewis Hamilton admits that he's surprised by the large gap Mercedes boasts over its rivals after the opening day of running in Monaco. Hamilton, who topped the timesheets a...

24 May 2019 12:06
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Gasly: Red Bull has more pace to extract
Pierre Gasly believes he and Red Bull still have performance to extract from the RB15 after the opening day of practice in Monaco. The Frenchman ended the second practice ...

24 May 2019 10:27
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Russell: 2019 not a write-off for Williams
George Russell says the 2019 season is far from a write-off for the Williams team, despite its lack of pace so far this year. The Grove squad has been unable to compete with an...

24 May 2019 09:21
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Photos: Thursday at the Monaco Grand Prix
The on-track action kicked off at Monaco on Thursday, as cars took to the circuit for the first time this weekend. Take a look at our gallery below of our photos of the day, inc...

23 May 2019 19:40
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Ferrari lacking a 'bit of everything' - Vettel
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari is missing out on "a bit of everything" in Monaco following the first day of practice. In both practice sessions that were run on Thursd...

23 May 2019 19:07
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Ricciardo: Renault failed to build on FP1 pace
Daniel Ricciardo says Renault failed to maintain the strong pace it showed in the morning session at Monaco during free practice two. Ricciardo ended FP1 just outside the top t...

23 May 2019 18:35
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Brown: McLaren/Alonso relationship has never been stronger
McLaren CEO Zak Brown claims the relationship between the Woking squad and Fernando Alonso has never been stronger, despite the failure to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. Alo...

23 May 2019 18:02
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Verstappen concedes Mercedes is 'too quick'

Max Verstappen says he is unlikely to challenge for the win at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend after seeing Mercedes' pace in the second practice session. The Silver Arr...

23 May 2019 17:20
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FP2: Hamilton stays on top as Mercedes pulls clear
Lewis Hamilton stayed ahead of the pack after the second practice session at Monaco, as Mercedes stretched its gap over the rest of the field. Hamilton's fastest time read ...

23 May 2019 16:31
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Pirelli announces tyre compounds for German GP
Pirelli has confirmed the tyre compounds that it will bring to the German Grand Prix later this year. The Italian marque has opted to select the C2 as the hardest compound, whi...

23 May 2019 14:22
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Wolff feels 'like a zombie' after Lauda's death
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff says he feels "like a zombie" following the death of Niki Lauda. Lauda was working as a non-executive chairman at Mercedes before he left ...

23 May 2019 13:17
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FP1: Hamilton narrowly leads Verstappen and Bottas
Lewis Hamilton has topped the opening practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, setting a lap time of 1:12.106. The world championship leader was only marginally ahead...

23 May 2019 12:32
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Albon looking to gain confidence from Monaco qualifying
Alexander Albon is hoping to gain confidence from the qualifying session at Monaco on Saturday, as he continues his rookie season in Formula 1. Albon has two top ten finishes s...

23 May 2019 09:28
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Haas and Alfa Romeo to use upgraded Ferrari power unit in Monaco
Both Ferrari customer teams Haas and Alfa Romeo will run the upgraded Ferrari power unit in Monaco. Ferrari introduced the upgraded power unit in Barcelona two weeks ago, while...

23 May 2019 08:50
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Video: Monaco: Brembo hardest breaking point
From May 23 to 26, the Circuit de Monaco will host the 6th race of the 2019 World Formula 1 Championship. The track that winds through the streets of the principality of Monaco ...

22 May 2019 21:54
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Vettel: Ferrari working to fix struggles with small tyre window
Sebastian Vettel acknowledges that Ferrari is struggling with Pirelli's small tyre window this year more than its rivals. The Scuderia outfit has watched Mercedes take five...

22 May 2019 17:58
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Photos: Wednesday at the Monaco Grand Prix
While Thursday is the traditional media day in the Formula 1 paddock, the case is different for Monaco, as practice takes place on a Thursday. Below you can see the photos from ...

22 May 2019 16:52
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How to watch the Monaco GP this weekend
The sixth round of the 2019 Formula 1 world championship takes place this weekend at Monaco. The most famous race on the F1 calendar will see Mercedes in the hunt for a sixth c...

22 May 2019 16:04
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Haas drivers remain free to race each other
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner insists Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean are free to race after their tension in Barcelona. Following the safety car restart toward...

22 May 2019 14:08
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Perez admits 2020 Mexican GP is 'not likely'
Sergio Perez acknowledges that a 2020 Mexican Grand Prix is not looking likely, as the circuit continues to negotiate for a spot on the calendar. In February of this year, it w...

22 May 2019 13:20
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Ferrari 'evaluating new concepts' for 2019 car
After a poor opening five races to the 2019 season for Ferrari, team principal Mattia Binotto says the Maranello squad is working to overthrow its disappointing form. Ferrari&#...

22 May 2019 11:51
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Ricciardo not discouraged by Renault's poor start
Daniel Ricciardo says he is not feeling downbeat about Renault's poor start to the 2019 season. The Enstone squad has failed to consistently emulate the results it was pick...

22 May 2019 10:31
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Hamilton: Lauda was 'a bright light in my life'
Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Niki Lauda following the news that the 70-year-old died on Monday evening in Vienna. Lauda had a series of health-related problems over ...

22 May 2019 08:48
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Grand Prixview: Monaco 2019
The fifth round of the world championship takes place this weekend at Monaco, often cited as the crown jewel of the Formula 1 calendar. It will be the 77th the race has taken pl...

21 May 2019 15:46
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Williams confident it has improved the FW42
Williams senior race engineer Dave Robson is convinced that the Grove outfit managed to improve the performance of the FW42 last time out in Barcelona. The FW42 has been partic...

21 May 2019 12:12
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Wolff: Lauda's death leaves a void in Formula 1
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says the passing of his colleague Niki Lauda has left a void in the sport. Lauda died on Monday evening at the age of 70, following months of...

21 May 2019 10:36
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Tributes flow in for deceased F1 champion Niki Lauda
Members of the motorsport community around the world have paid tribute to Niki Lauda this morning, who sadly passed away aged 70. Friends and well-wishers took to social media ...

21 May 2019 10:21
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Button predicts Monaco will 'mix the championship up'
Former Grand Prix driver Jenson Button thinks the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix will mix up the world championship fight. So far this year, Mercedes has bagged five consecut...

21 May 2019 09:23
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Niki Lauda dies, aged 70
Three-time Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70. Lauda had been suffering from health issues in recent months, undergoing a lung transplant in August of 2018...

21 May 2019 07:13
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Pirelli doesn't understand complaints over 2019 tyres
Pirelli has dismissed claims that its tyres are harder to work with in 2019 following allegations from some Formula 1 teams. Haas in particular have been having issue...

20 May 2019 19:14
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Steiner: Monaco, Canada 'won't be easy' for Haas
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says the upcoming two races won't be simple for the American squad, as it looks to put its tyre issues behind it. Haas has been sufferi...

20 May 2019 13:47
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Column: Why McLaren and Alonso should stick together after Indy adversity
The Indianapolis 500 delivered the biggest shock of its 2019 event so far on Sunday, as the second day of qualifying saw Fernando Alonso bumped from the field and out of a start...

20 May 2019 12:18
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Chadwick joins Williams as development driver
Jamie Chadwick has joined the Williams Formula 1 team as a development driver for the 2019 season. Chadwick is competing in the all-female W Series this year, and currently lea...

20 May 2019 11:05
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Verstappen aiming to turn around Monaco misfortunes
Max Verstappen is hopeful that he can turn around his Monaco misfortunes this weekend and have a strong weekend for Red Bull. The Dutchman has made contact with the barrie...

20 May 2019 10:29
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Williams concedes Baku compensation will take a long time
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams admits that repayment for damages suffered at Baku will not come about quickly. During the opening practice session of the Azerba...

20 May 2019 09:10
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F1 'must' come to Germany if Mick Schumacher gets seat
Hockenheim officials say a German Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar is a must if Mick Schumacher gets a full-time seat in the series. Germany currently doesn't have a co...

19 May 2019 17:16
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Albon hails 'very supportive' Toro Rosso
Alexander Albon says he is receiving boosts of confidence from the Toro Rosso team as he continues to adjust to Formula 1. Albon was set to compete in the 2018/19 Formula E wit...

19 May 2019 14:54
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21 wins is not Mercedes' target - Wolff
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has insisted that the team are not targeting a perfect 21 wins from 21 races this season after their record-breaking start to this season...

19 May 2019 14:10
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Brazillian government orders Petrobras to end McLaren deal
Brazillian oil giant Petrobras is looking to end their contract with McLaren at the request of the new president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro. Petrobras is 64% state-owned, and th...

19 May 2019 12:36
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Yelloly surprised by accuracy of simulator
Nick Yelloly admits he was surprised by high number of similarities between a simulator and a real F1 car. Yelloly received a test outing for Racing Point last week at the Circ...

19 May 2019 10:14
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Sette Camara: McLaren run a bonus assessment
After making his testing debut for McLaren on Wednesday, McLaren development driver Sergio Sette Camara says his time in the MCL34 is a "kind of bonus assessment" that...

18 May 2019 16:45
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Bottas: Beating Hamilton at every single opportunity will be key
Valtteri Bottas says that if he wants to beat his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton over the course of the season then every single opportunity is going to be key. Until Ba...

18 May 2019 12:35
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Seidl: McLaren has positive momentum
New McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl believes McLaren has gathered some positive momentum after its start to the 2019 season. The Woking squad currently sits fourth i...

18 May 2019 10:07
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Horner: Barcelona should remain as F1 test venue
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is hopeful that Barcelona remains as Formula 1's go to pre-season test venue. The Circuit de Catalunya is not set to feature o...

17 May 2019 17:34
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Steiner: Relationship with Grosjean is 'pretty strong'
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says that he has a "pretty good" relationship with Romain Grosjean. In the Drive to Survive Netflix documentary that was launched...

17 May 2019 14:14
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Sao Paulo push through vote seeking to keep Brazil GP at Interlagos
The Sao Paulo council has shown its support in keeping the Brazilian Grand Prix at its current venue at Interlagos. In recent weeks, Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro ...

17 May 2019 11:44
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F1 in talks with Morocco, South Africa over Grand Prix event
Formula 1's commercial managing director Sean Bratches has confirmed that the sport is exploring the option of bringing world championship events to Morocco and South Africa...

17 May 2019 10:19
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Hamilton says W10 the best car Mercedes has made
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton reckons that the team's 2019 challenger, the W10, is "the best car" that they have ever made in Formula 1. The comment comes in ...

17 May 2019 09:35
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Pirelli confirms tyre compounds for British GP
Pirelli has confirmed the tyres it will bring to the British Grand Prix in July later this year. The Italian marque has chosen to bring the hardest allocation of tyres to ...

16 May 2019 17:31
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Racing Point denies Montoya working as a mental coach for Stroll
Racing Point has denied that former Grand Prix driver Juan Pablo Montoya is working with Lance Stroll as a mental coach. Several media outlets reported that the Colombian has b...

16 May 2019 15:14
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Mazepin happy after 'incredible' Mercedes test
Nikita Mazepin says it was a dream come through to test the Mercedes W10 at Barcelona on Wednesday. After full-time driver Valtteri Bottas handled driving duties on Tuesda...

16 May 2019 14:38
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Technical Analysis: Ferrari develop but Mercedes win
As is tradition, all teams consider Barcelona as the first race in which not only is it easier to introduce substantial developments to the cars given the logistical advant...

16 May 2019 13:09
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Latifi to drive FP1 for Williams at Canada
Nicholas Latifi will make his first free practice one appearance of the season at the Canadian Grand Prix later this year for Williams. Latifi joined the Grove squad at t...

16 May 2019 11:46
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Raikkonen: Barcelona test will help Alfa Romeo at all tracks
Kimi Raikkonen believes that a strong test at Barcelona will help it understand the car at many different tracks going forward. The Finn completed 110 laps during the day on We...

16 May 2019 10:35
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Pirelli confirms drivers' tyre choices for Monaco GP
Pirelli has confirmed the tyres that each driver will bring to the Monaco Grand Prix in two weeks' time. The Italian marque is bringing the softest allocation available to ...

16 May 2019 09:49
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Test day 2: Mazepin also gets Mercedes on top in Barcelona
The second and last day of the in-season test in Barcelona was the fastest day for Nikita Mazepin. Nyck de Vries' teammate in Formula 2 drove a 1:15.775 in the Mercedes, whi...

15 May 2019 18:22
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