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Norris says McLaren focused on better on-track correlation for 2019
McLaren's 2019 rookie Lando Norris says that better on-track correlation is the focus for the team next year. McLaren struggled massively throughout most of the 2018 se...

07 Dec 2018 10:32
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Wolff: 2019 front wings won't reduce outwash
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff says that aerodynamicists have already discovered a new way to create 'outwash' despite the 2019 regulations aiming to heavily reduce the amo...

07 Dec 2018 09:40
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Brown: McLaren struggles due to 'lack of consistent leadership'
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that a lack of consistent leadership was the cause of the team's struggle throughout the 2018 season. The Woking outfit mostly endured a tough...

06 Dec 2018 16:11
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Formula 2, Formula 3 calendars confirmed by the FIA
The FIA has confirmed the calendars for the 2019 seasons of the FIA Formula 2 championship and the new FIA Formula 3 series, which will support Formula 1 on certain weekend...

06 Dec 2018 12:09
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Hartley: Early exit rumours were a 'big surprise'
Brendon Hartley says that he was left surprised following the early season rumours regarding his potential replacement at Toro Rosso. The Kiwi joined the Red Bull junior team to...

06 Dec 2018 11:34
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Ticktum to join Super Formula in 2019
Red Bull junior driver Dan Ticktum will race in Super Formula in 2019, following in the footsteps of Perre Gasly, who ventured to the Japanese series before making the move into...

06 Dec 2018 11:01
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F1 tweaks penalty rules to curb qualifying no-shows
The FIA has made changes to the way that penalties will be applied to Formula 1 grids next season, which will attempt to encourage drivers with penalties to take part in qu...

06 Dec 2018 10:39
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2019 Formula 1 calendar receives final FIA approval
The 2019 Formula 1 calendar has received final approval from the FIA, after a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council was held in St. Petersburg on Wednesday. This provisional ...

06 Dec 2018 10:09
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Bottas not worried about 2020 Mercedes drive
Valtteri Bottas states that he is not worried despite continuous rumours linking Esteban Ocon to a Mercedes seat in 2020. Ocon is without a seat in 2019, as Racing Point has bro...

05 Dec 2018 16:42
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Russell: My goal is to move Williams up the grid
George Russell says that his main goal next season is to move Williams back up the grid after a disastrous 2018 campaign. The Grove outfit finished bottom of the ...

05 Dec 2018 16:08
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Verstappen has 'plan B' if Honda project fails

Max Verstappen claims that he has a plan B if Red Bull's partnership with Honda doesn't produce a title challenge. Honda will become Red Bull's engine supp...

05 Dec 2018 12:09
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Ricciardo underestimated stress of Renault switch
Daniel Ricciardo admits that he underestimated the amount of stress moving to Renault would have on him. The Australian confirmed in August that he would be leaving Red Bull at ...

05 Dec 2018 11:36
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Di Montezemolo: Ferrari would have won with Hamilton
The former President of Ferrari, Luca Di Montezemolo believes that the Italian team would have won this year's championship if Hamilton had been driving for them. He wa...

05 Dec 2018 10:49
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Villeneuve predicts Mercedes will promote Ocon early
1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve predicts Mercedes will replace Hamilton’s teammate Valtteri Bottas with Esteban Ocon during the 2019 season. Bottas currently has a ...

05 Dec 2018 10:01
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Renault confirm slight name change for 2019
Renault Sport Formula One Team will become just Renault F1 Team for the 2019 season, the team has confirmed. The Enstone squad has included 'Sport' in its name since it ...

04 Dec 2018 19:04
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Red Bull extends its partnership with TAG Heuer
Red Bull has announced that it has extended its partnership with TAG Heuer, despite it losing the engine name deal. Red Bull has run with branded TAG Heuer engines since 2016 af...

04 Dec 2018 17:31
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Vettel not expecting any 'bulls**t' from Leclerc at Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel says that he is expecting to have another smooth partnership at Ferrari when Charles Leclerc joins for the 2019 season. The Monegasque driver will replace ...

04 Dec 2018 16:17
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Gasly vows to give Verstappen his 'hardest time'
Pierre Gasly says that he will try to give his new teammate Max Verstappen "the hardest time" he can at Red Bull next year. The Frenchman will race at the energy drink...

04 Dec 2018 15:08
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Silverstone won't pay 'any price' to keep British GP
Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle says that the venue would prefer to have Formula 1 on its roster going forward, but insists that it can survive without it. He ...

04 Dec 2018 10:51
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Riccairdo: Someone said no to Ferrari deal
Daniel Ricciardo says that someone "said no" to a potential Ferrari deal for 2019, and claims that he knows who it might be. The Australian was linked in the early sta...

04 Dec 2018 10:09
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Hamilton predicts Vettel will be his closest 2019 rival
Lewis Hamilton believes that Sebastian Vettel will once again pose the highest threat in the 2019 season. The pair have gone head-to-head for the last two years for the world ch...

04 Dec 2018 09:05
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Racing Point to have new name for 2019 season
Otmar Szafnauer has confirmed that Racing Point's current name is only a placeholder, and it will change for the 2019 season. Last weekend, the FIA released an entry li...

03 Dec 2018 16:59
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Latifi joins Williams as reserve driver
Williams has announced that Nicholas Latifi has joined as its reserve driver for the 2019 Formula 1 season. The Canadian driver worked as Force India/Racing Point's reserve ...

03 Dec 2018 15:35
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Sirotkin: Second F1 season 'look quite obvious'
Sergey Sirotkin believes that it "looked quite obvious" that he would be competing in his second Formula 1 season before Williams announced that Robert Kubica would be...

03 Dec 2018 13:19
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Norris has learned 'a lot' from Alonso
Lando Norris says that he has learned a lot from watching Fernando Alonso over the past couple of years. Norris joined the McLaren junior programme in 2017 and will make his Gra...

03 Dec 2018 12:34
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Gasly unsure if 2018 reflected Toro Rosso's potential
Pierre Gasly admits that he isn't sure if Toro Rosso's final finishing position of ninth in the constructor's standings reflects on its overall potential for the sea...

03 Dec 2018 11:16
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Ericcson: Sauber was in survival mode for two-and-a-half years
Out-going Sauber racer Marcus Ericsson says that the team was in survival mode for two-and-a-half years, struggling to stay afloat in Formula 1 for most of his stint with the te...

03 Dec 2018 10:16
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Tost says Toro Rosso willing be Red Bull's guinea pigs
Torro Rosso’s team boss Franz Tost has said that his team will help Red Bull Racing by being their guinea pigs if it helps them win the title. Scuderia Torro Rosso (STR) r...

03 Dec 2018 09:38
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How the 2019 grid will line-up
The 2019 grid has finally been completed after Lance Stroll was officially announced at Racing Point. Although there was never any doubt over the deal, the confirmation mea...

01 Dec 2018 17:07
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Perez admits Ocon relationship was 'never great'
Sergio Perez says that his relationship with Esteban Ocon was "never great" throughout their two years together at Force India. Ocon joined the Silverstone outfit in 2...

01 Dec 2018 16:08
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Ricciardo waves goodbye to Red Bull at final factory visit
Daniel Ricciardo has bid farewell to the Red Bull team at his final visit to its factory in Milton Keynes. Ricciardo leaves the energy drink squad after joining the senior team ...

01 Dec 2018 15:10
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Kubica's willingness for reserve role was key to full-time seat
Williams' deputy team principal Claire Williams says that Robert Kubica's decision to settle for a reserve role in 2018 was the key factor in deciding to promote him to ...

01 Dec 2018 12:47
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Verstappen could work with race stewards as part of 'public service'
FIA president Jean Todt says that Max Verstappen's public service work could involve working with race stewards. Verstappen was ordered to do two days of work following...

01 Dec 2018 12:04
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Pirelli boss claims positive feedback for 2019 tyres
Pirelli's motorsports boss, Mario Isola has reported that the Formula 1 teams have initially reacted to the 2019 tyre compounds with positive feedback. The teams and drivers...

01 Dec 2018 11:25
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'Force India' name dropped from 2019 entry list
'Force India' does not appear on the FIA official Formula 1 entry list for 2019, with the Silverstone team being referred to as 'Racing Point'. The team was...

01 Dec 2018 10:31
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Force India officially confirm Stroll for 2019
Force India has officially announced that Lance Stroll will join the team for the 2019 season alongside Sergio Perez. The Canadian has long been linked with the Silverstone squa...

30 Nov 2018 15:02
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Brawn believes Leclerc's arrival will boost Ferrari
Formula 1's sporting boss Ross Brawn says that Ferrari will receive a boost from Charles Leclerc's arrival for the 2019 season. He added that his teammate, Sebastian Vet...

30 Nov 2018 14:47
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Norris keen on Alonso's input at McLaren in 2019
Lando Norris says that Fernando Alonso's input and feedback at McLaren in 2019 would be very valuable for the Woking squad. Alonso has left the team as a racing driver,...

30 Nov 2018 11:57
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Albon almost quit racing after Red Bull axe
Toro Rosso's 2019 driver Alexander Albon has revealed that he almost hung up his helmet after losing support from Red Bull in 2012. The Thai-British driver was part of the p...

30 Nov 2018 11:13
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Toro Rosso send a 'thank you' message to Hartley
Toro Rosso has offered a 'thank you' message to Brendon Hartley following confirmation that he will not be returning to race with it in 2019. The Red Bull junior squad c...

30 Nov 2018 10:57
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Ocon eyeing tests with Force India, Williams
Esteban Ocon is hoping to test with Force India and Williams next season in conjunction with his role with Mercedes. The Frenchman will not be racing in F1 next year, but w...

30 Nov 2018 10:14
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Renault: Next step is the podium
Renault's outgoing racing president Jerome Stoll says that Renault will target a podium finish in the 2019 season after securing fourth in the constructor's championship...

30 Nov 2018 09:31
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Russell: Norris' promotion aided push for Williams signing
George Russell believes that Lando Norris' early confirmation at McLaren helped his own cause for a seat at Williams. The Grove outfit announced in October that Russell...

29 Nov 2018 17:56
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Sainz: McLaren outing was a 'dream come true'
Carlos Sainz has described his first outing with McLaren as a "dream come true". The Spaniard took part in the post-season Pirelli test in Abu Dhabi with the Woking sq...

29 Nov 2018 17:11
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Ricciardo: Mentally tough year will make me stronger
Daniel Ricciardo has vowed to bounce back even stronger from a season that has tested the Australian mentally. Despite taking two victories across the course of the 2018 ca...

29 Nov 2018 16:33
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Brawn: Bottas only flaw in Mercedes' 2018 campaign
Formula 1's sporting boss Ross Brawn says that Valtteri Bottas was the only flaw in Mercedes' season. The Silver Arrows wrapped up both championships once again for the ...

29 Nov 2018 11:35
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Russell: Albon has earned F1 chance
After racing against him throughout their junior careers, George Russell says that Alexander Albon deserves a shot in Formula 1. The British-Thai racer will make his debut for T...

29 Nov 2018 11:09
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F1 may have to accept more one-stop races in 2019
Despite Pirelli making changes to the tyres for the 2019 Formula 1 season, teams may still find that a one-stop strategy will be the fastest way to the end of the race. The Ita...

29 Nov 2018 10:41
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Williams secures sponsorship from Polish oil company
Williams has anonunced that PKN Orlen, a prominent Polish oil company, has joined as a sponsor in the wake of Robert Kubica's signing. The Grove squad anonunced last week th...

29 Nov 2018 10:25
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Kvyat felt comfortable 'straight away' on Toro Rosso return
Daniil Kvyat says that he felt comfortable straight away on his Toro Rosso return at the Yas Marina Circuit. The Russian drove the STR13 at the second day of testing, which was ...

29 Nov 2018 10:03
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'Emotional' Ferrari test felt different to past runs - Leclerc
Charles Leclerc has said that his Ferrari Formula 1 test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday felt different to his previous appearances for the team, saying that it was "emotional"...

28 Nov 2018 17:18
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Brown tips Vandoorne for F1 return
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that Stoffel Vandoorne can make it back to Formula 1 in the future. The Belgian will not be competing in the 2019 season after McLaren opted to re...

28 Nov 2018 16:33
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Leclerc tops final day of Abu Dhabi testing
Charles Leclerc has topped the second and final day of tyre testing at the Yas Marina Circuit. The Monegasque driver made his first outing for Ferrari since the Maranello s...

28 Nov 2018 15:52
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Hamilton was stronger after title win - Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that Lewis Hamilton was stronger following his title win in at the Mexican Grand Prix. At the following races in Brazil and Abu Dhabi, the Briton t...

28 Nov 2018 11:46
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Jos Verstappen: Max 'using his head' more
Max Verstappen is “using his head more” in Formula 1 races, but still needs to “take risks” to be competitive, his father Jos has said. Red Bull driver V...

28 Nov 2018 10:55
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Ocon disappointed with 'frustrating' end to the season
Esteban Ocon says =hat exiting the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to an oil leak was a frustrating way to end the season. The Frenchman failed to see the chequered flag, pulling his s...

28 Nov 2018 10:38
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Hartley has 'unfinished business' in F1
Brendon Hartley says that he has unfinished business in Formula 1 following his Toro Rosso exit. The Red Bull junior squad confirmed on Tuesday that Alexander Albon would partne...

28 Nov 2018 10:09
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Sainz makes first appearance for McLaren
Carlos Sainz has made his first appearance with the McLaren F1 team in Abu Dhabi, driving the MCL33 at the Yas Marina Circuit. Teams have stayed behind at the track to take...

28 Nov 2018 09:01
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Haas won't appeal Force India protest decision
The Haas F1 Team has opted not to appeal the Stewards' decision to dismiss its protest against Force India. Haas lodged its protest on the build-up to the Abu Dhabi Gra...

28 Nov 2018 08:11
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Russell pleased with maiden Williams test
George Russell says that he is happy with how his first run with Williams went. The Briton took part in the post-season Pirelli test at the Yas Marina Circuit with the team he w...

27 Nov 2018 12:38
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Stroll: I can't say I've enjoyed my 2018 season
Lance Stroll can't say that he has enjoyed his 2018 season, as his dismal campaign comes to a close. Willaims struggled throughout the season with a car that was aerodynamic...

27 Nov 2018 11:45
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Verstappen won't 'look like an idiot' doing public service
Although he is yet to be told what his plans will be, Max Verstappen says that he will not "look like an idiot" when he takes part in the two days of public ...

27 Nov 2018 11:08
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Vettel needs time to himself after 'exhausting' year
Sebastian Vettel says that he needs some time to himself throughout the winter to regroup after a tough season. The German lost out in the world championship fight to Mercedes&#...

27 Nov 2018 10:13
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Raikkonen reunites with Sauber in Abu Dhabi
Kimi Raikkonen has officially made his return to the Sauber Formula 1 team, as he took the C37 around the Yas Marina Circuit on Tuesday as part of the post-season test in Abu Dh...

27 Nov 2018 09:33
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How the 2019 grid is shaping up
Following Toro Rosso's announcement that Alexander Albon will be making his Formula 1 debut next season, there is just one seat left to fill for the 2019 grid...

26 Nov 2018 18:07
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Albon confirmed at Toro Rosso for 2019
Toro Rosso has confirmed that Alexander Albon will partner Daniil Kvyat at the team in 2019. The Thai-British racer has been competing in the FIA Formula 2 championship thi...

26 Nov 2018 17:32
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Leclerc wanted more from Abu Dhabi result
Charles Leclerc says that he felt more was possible for Sauber at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. The Monegasque driver came home in seventh place after running as high as f...

26 Nov 2018 14:39
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Sainz: P6 result payback for France and Mexico
Carlos Sainz says that his sixth place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was redemption for losing out on high scoring finishes earlier in the season. The Spaniard claimed...

26 Nov 2018 11:49
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Alonso thankful to Hamilton and Vettel for 'improvised' send-off
Fernando Alonso has said that he is "thankful" to Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel for the send off they gave him in Abu Dhabi. The title rivals drove side by side ...

26 Nov 2018 10:39
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Halo did not delay Hulkenberg extraction after roll - Whiting
F1 race director Charlie Whiting has said that the halo cockpit protection device did not slow Nico Hulkenberg's extraction after his first lap crash in Abu Dhabi. In ...

26 Nov 2018 10:14
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