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Bottas: Abu Dhabi race summed up my season
Valtteri Bottas says that the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix perfectly summed up his season after another disappointing result. The Finn was just beaten to pole position on Saturday by te...

25 Nov 2018 18:23
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Hulkenberg 'not sure' if halo blocked exit route
Nico Hulkenberg is not sure if the halo device blocked the way out of his Renault in a dramatic opening lap crash at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The German was flipped upside down...

25 Nov 2018 17:25
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Force India confirm Stroll will drive at post-season test
Force India has confirmed that Lance Stroll will drive the VJM11 at the post-season Pirelli test in Abu Dhabi. Stroll has not yet officially been confirmed as a full-time driver...

25 Nov 2018 17:06
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Alonso receives three penalty points for corner cutting
Fernando Alonso has been handed three penalty points on his super license for repeatedly cutting Turns 8 and 9 on three separate occasions. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marked Alons...

25 Nov 2018 16:48
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Vettel tried 'everything' to catch Hamilton
Sebastian Vettel says that he did all he could during the latter stages of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to close down rival Lewis Hamilton for the lead of the race. Vettel cro...

25 Nov 2018 16:35
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Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton triumphs at season finale
Lewis Hamilton has taken the victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing 2.5 seconds ahead of second placed Sebastian Vettel. The Briton converted his pole position from...

25 Nov 2018 15:53
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Jenson Button joins Sky Sports F1
Jenson Button will return to the Formula 1 grid in 2019 as a pundit for the Sky Sports F1 team. The Briton retired from the sport at the end of the 2016 season, before returning...

25 Nov 2018 13:03
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Starting grid for the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton took yet another pole position on Saturday at the Yas Marina Circuit, with his teammate Valtteri Bottas making it an all Mercedes front row for the start of ...

25 Nov 2018 12:49
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Leclerc expecting 'emotional' Ferrari test
Charles Leclerc says that he is expecting his post-season test with Ferrari in Abu Dhabi to be emotional. It will mark the first time the Monegasque driver will get behind the w...

25 Nov 2018 12:12
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Verstappen: A shame to have never raced Alonso

Max Verstappen admits that he regrets not racing Fernando Alonso more commonly in Formula 1. Alonso is entering his final planned F1 race on Sunday, and will not be around ...

25 Nov 2018 11:08
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Pirelli secure contract extension until 2023
Pirelli will remain as Formula 1's official tyre supplier until at least the end of the 2023 season, officials have confirmed. The Italian marque was contending against...

25 Nov 2018 10:47
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Leclerc aiming to thank Sauber in the 'best way possible'
Charles Leclerc is hoping to end his rookie Formula 1 season on a high by giving Sauber another handful of points. The Monegasque driver will be leaving the Hinwil squad at the ...

25 Nov 2018 10:30
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Gasly admits Grosjean apologised for practice shunt
Pierre Gasly has revealed that Romain Grosjean apologised to him following their collision during the final free practice session on Saturday afternoon in Abu Dhabi. The two cam...

25 Nov 2018 10:07
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Vettel relieved to not be starting on hyper soft tyre
Sebastian Vettel says that he is relieved to have avoided starting the race on the hyper soft tyre. He managed to get by it after setting a quick enough...

25 Nov 2018 09:29
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Ricciardo hoping to displace Ferraris for podium finish
Daniel Ricciardo has firmly set his sights on achieving a podium finish in his final race for Red Bull on Sunday. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will bring an end to the Australi...

25 Nov 2018 09:06
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Grosjean pleased with qualifying performance
Romain Grosjean believes his first lap in Q3 was one of his “best laps” in his entire career which earned him a P7 start for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Haas drive...

25 Nov 2018 08:45
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Verstappen defends post qualifying radio comments
Max Verstappen says that the comments he made over the radio following qualifying in Abu Dhabi were a "natural reaction" to a disappointing result. Verstappen cla...

24 Nov 2018 17:57
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Vettel: Ferrari has lessons to learn from 2018
Sebastian Vettel believes that there are a number of things Ferrari has to work on before the 2019 season rolls around where it will once again try to dethrone Mercedes and halt...

24 Nov 2018 17:19
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Alonso targeting 'dream' points in final race
Fernando Alonso says that it would be a dream for him to finish inside the points at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, in what is expected to be the last race of his Formula 1...

24 Nov 2018 16:56
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Gasly 'disappointed' after untimely power loss
Pierre Gasly was left "disappointed" following qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, after a loss in power on the run-up to the line prevented him from making it in...

24 Nov 2018 16:24
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Hamilton emotional after final quali lap in W09
Lewis Hamilton says that it was an "emotional" qualifying session in Abu Dhabi, as set his final hot laps in the Mercedes W09. The Briton took pole position for Sunday...

24 Nov 2018 15:56
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Grosjean, Gasly evade penalty after collision
Romain Grosjean and Pierre Gasly have both escaped penalties following their coming together during the third free practice session in Abu Dhabi. The two Frenchmen made contact ...

24 Nov 2018 15:28
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Qualifying: Hamilton beats Bottas to pole
Lewis Hamilton has taken pole position for the final Grand Prix of the season in Abu Dhabi. The five-time world champion beat teammate Valtteri Bottas to the top spot, who ended...

24 Nov 2018 15:00
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Raikkonen handed reprimand after pit entry blunder
Kimi Raikkonen has been handed his first reprimand of the year following his pitlane mishap during the final free practice session in Abu Dhabi. The Finn was called to...

24 Nov 2018 13:49
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Haas files notice of intent to appeal Stewards' Force India decision
The Haas F1 team has filed its notice to appeal the Stewards' decision to dismiss Haas' protest against Force India. On Saturday, the Stewards released a lengthy documen...

24 Nov 2018 13:14
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Alonso set for McLaren pit wall role in 2019
Fernando Alonso could remain very much a part of the McLaren Formula 1 outfit in 2019, saying that he is talking with the team CEO Zak Brown, who is eager for him to remain as a...

24 Nov 2018 12:54
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Harder tyres will make for a difficult Q2 - Pirelli
During the practice sessions on Friday, Pirelli has said there was a surprising gap between the slower ultra soft tyre and the faster hyper soft ty...

24 Nov 2018 12:26
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FP3: Hamilton tops final practice session
Lewis Hamilton has ended the final practice session of the season on top, beating Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen by almost three-tenths of a second. It marks the first time the Br...

24 Nov 2018 12:00
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Stewards dismiss Haas' Force India protest
Stewards in Abu Dhabi have officially dismissed Haas' protest against Force India. The American squad arrived at the Yas Marina Circuit unhappy with Force India and the priz...

24 Nov 2018 10:29
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Perez: Stroll 'definitely' has talent
Sergio Perez admits that he doesn't quite know much about Lance Stroll as a driver, but firmly believes that he possesses talent. The two are set to be teammates at Force In...

24 Nov 2018 10:18
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Pirelli to use numbers to identify tyres in 2019
Pirelli has confirmed that it will use numbers to identify how hard or soft each compound is in 2019. The Italian marque confirmed earlier this year that for next season, the ra...

24 Nov 2018 09:41
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Bottas aiming for second Abu Dhabi win
Valtteri Bottas is aiming to pick up his first victory of the season in Abu Dhabi after enjoying a "really good" Friday. The Finn ended the second practice session on ...

24 Nov 2018 09:15
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Revisions made to Turn 20 kerb after driver complaints
The FIA has made alterations to the kerb that sits on the exit of Turn 20 at the Yas Marina Circuit following a number of complaints from drivers on Friday. For the weekend'...

24 Nov 2018 08:49
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Mercedes hopeful Hamilton will avoid engine change
After the opening day of running in Abu Dhabi, Mercedes is confident that it won't be forced to change Lewis Hamilton's power unit. Two weeks ago in Brazil, it was repor...

24 Nov 2018 08:15
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Alonso: McLaren has to be realistic about 'tough' weekend
Fernando Alonso believes that McLaren is in for another tough weekend after the opening day of running at the Yas Marina Circuit. Alonso ended the second practice session in P13...

23 Nov 2018 18:19
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Hamilton hit with reprimand after pitlane entry mishap
Lewis Hamilton has received his second reprimand of the 2018 season after he crossed the white line at the entry to the pitlane in Abu Dhabi. The Briton was attempting to return...

23 Nov 2018 17:53
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Vettel: Tyres will decide Abu Dhabi outcome
Sebastian Vettel believes that whoever can get on top of the Pirelli tyres on Sunday will take the spoils away from Abu Dhabi. Ferrari struggled throughout the day, with fifth b...

23 Nov 2018 17:24
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Brown insists Key will be at McLaren in 2019
McLaren CEO Zak Brown is adamant that James Key will be working at McLaren in 2019. The Woking squad announced in July that it had signed Key from Toro Rosso, where he was worki...

23 Nov 2018 16:33
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Ericsson labels Abu Dhabi a 'special weekend'
Marcus Ericsson is looking forward to what could be his final ever race in Formula 1. The 28-year-old will leave his full-time Sauber driver role on Sunday after 97 Grands Prix ...

23 Nov 2018 15:52
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FP2: Bottas pips Verstappen by 0.044s
Valtteri Bottas has topped the second practice session from the Yas Marina Circuit, marginally beating Red Bull's Max Verstappen to the top spot. Verstappen, who ended the o...

23 Nov 2018 15:30
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Decision on Haas' Force India protest expected on Saturday
The stewards at Abu Dhabi say that a decision regarding Haas' protest against Force India will be delivered at a time "any earlier than just prior to Free Practice...

23 Nov 2018 14:20
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2018 'my worst season' so far - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas has told the press in Abu Dhabi that he believes 2018 has been the "worst" season in his Formula 1 career. The Finnish driver has not been able to...

23 Nov 2018 13:29
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Raikkonen to drive Sauber C37 at Abu Dhabi test
Ahead of his full-time return to Sauber in 2019, Kimi Raikkonen will drive for the Swiss squad at the post-season test in Abu Dhabi next week. The two-day test, which is conduct...

23 Nov 2018 12:57
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Mercedes confirm Ocon will hold reserve role in 2019
Esteban Ocon will become Mercedes' third and reserve driver for the 2019 season as he is set for a season on the sidelines. The Frenchman is expected to leave Force India fo...

23 Nov 2018 12:32
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Sirotkin 'can't believe' swift F1 exit
Sergey Sirotkin admits that he "still can't believe" that he will be without a Formula 1 drive in 2019. Williams confirmed on Thursday that Robert Kubica would fil...

23 Nov 2018 12:28
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Vasseur hails Ericsson's role in Sauber's resurgence
Sauber team principal Frederic Vasseur says that Marcus Ericsson's efforts at the team cannot be underestimated ahead of his final race. Ericsson will step down from a race ...

23 Nov 2018 11:53
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FP1: Verstappen heads Red Bull 1-2
Max Verstappen has topped the first practice session from the Yas Marina Circuit, storming clear at the front. The Dutchman set a 1:38.491, which was just under half a second qu...

23 Nov 2018 11:30
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Mercedes to evaluate Hamilton's engine after Friday running
Mercedes has confirmed the cause of Lewis Hamilton's power unit issue in Brazil and will look into whether or not it can run the rest of the weekend in Abu Dhabi after the s...

23 Nov 2018 10:34
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Ricciardo: Abu Dhabi podium would be one of my best results
Daniel Ricciardo believes that if he were to score a podium in Abu Dhabi this weekend, it would be one of his best results of his career. The season finale is also Ricciardo'...

23 Nov 2018 09:38
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Stroll set for post season Force India test
Lance Stroll is set to debut in a Force India next week at the post-season test at Abu Dhabi. Pirelli conducts a two day event following each season to test prototype tyres for ...

23 Nov 2018 09:05
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Vandoorne to work in Mercedes F1 simulator
Stoffel Vandoorne has confirmed that he will tighten his partnership with Mercedes next year, as he will working in its simulator throughout the season. The Belgian will race in...

23 Nov 2018 08:33
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Haas lodge protest against Force India cars
The Haas F1 team has officially lodged a protest against its rivals Force India, the FIA has confirmed. Both teams have been summed to the stewards at 11:00 AM local time at the...

23 Nov 2018 08:01
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Isola curious to see how hyper soft tyre performs
Pirelli's Motorsport Racing Manager Mario Isola has said that he will be interested to see how well the hypersoft tyre performs in race conditions at the Abu Dhabi Grand Pri...

22 Nov 2018 14:56
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Kubica: Comeback shows that 'nothing is impossible'
Robert Kubica believes that his comeback story shows that nothing is impossible after Williams confirmed on Thursday that the Pole will race in 2019, partnering Mercedes ju...

22 Nov 2018 14:20
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SMP Racing were 'unpleasantly surprised' by Williams' pace
SMP Racing founder Boris Rotenberg says that it was "unpleasantly surprised" by Williams' pace in 2018 and therefore decided not to continue with the Grove squad. ...

22 Nov 2018 13:24
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How to watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend
The 2018 Formula 1 season comes to a conclusion this weekend in Abu Dhabi, as the 21-race calendar heads to the finale in the desert. The circuit has been dominated by Mercedes ...

22 Nov 2018 12:13
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McLaren: Alonso first on speed-dial list
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says that Fernando Alonso will be the first driver he will call should the Woking squad require and emergency backup driver. This weekend, the Spaniar...

22 Nov 2018 11:32
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Gasly 'surprised' Sauber haven't done better
Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly believes Sauber should be further ahead than they are in the constructor’s championship. The Swiss team are nine points ahead of Toro Rosso ...

22 Nov 2018 10:38
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How the 2019 grid is shaping up
Following Williams' announcement that Robert Kubica will be making a remarkable comeback to Formula 1 next season, there are just two seats seats left to fill out for t...

22 Nov 2018 10:10
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Kubica confirmed as 2019 Williams driver
Robert Kubica will make his full-time Formula 1 return next year after signing a deal with Williams to partner Mercedes junior George Russell. The Pole has been workin...

22 Nov 2018 10:03
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Sainz to test with McLaren in Abu Dhabi
Carlos Sainz will get behind the wheel of a McLaren for the first time at the post-season Abu Dhabi test, the team has confirmed. Sainz will make the full-time switch to McLaren...

22 Nov 2018 09:11
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Mercedes expecting tough 2019 fight
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that the Silver Arrows will find its fight in 2019 to be its toughest yet. The German manufacturer picked up its fifth consecutive constructor...

21 Nov 2018 16:10
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Alonso to run special livery for final race
Fernando Alonso will run with a special livery on his MCL33 this weekend at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Spaniard will leave the sport following the race, ending his 17-year st...

21 Nov 2018 14:10
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Deletraz: Haas see potential in me
Louis Deltraz believes that he is a serious option for the Haas Formula 1 team going forward. The American outfit confirmed earlier this month that the Swiss driver would get in...

21 Nov 2018 12:41
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Perez grateful after 'most complicated' season in F1
Sergio Perez has described 2018 as the "most complicated" season of his career due to what has occurred both on and off the track. Force India started the ye...

21 Nov 2018 11:47
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Mercedes to 'go for broke' at season finale
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has vowed that the Silver Arrows will "go for broke" this weekend at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Last time out in Brazil, the German manufacture...

21 Nov 2018 11:19
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Vandoorne: Right time to leave McLaren
Outgoing McLaren driver Stoffel Vandoorne had said that he believes he is leaving McLaren at the ”right time”. This comes as the Belgian is enter...

21 Nov 2018 10:39
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Mick Schumacher to partner Vettel at Race of Champions
Mick Schumacher has confirmed that he will be attending the Race of Champions in Mexico in 2019. The 2018 Formula 3 European champion will be a part of Team Germany and will hav...

20 Nov 2018 15:19
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Press conference schedule for 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The FIA has announced the names of who will be speaking in the usual Thursday and Friday press conferences in Abu Dhabi. Drivers face the press on Thursday, while team bosses, t...

20 Nov 2018 14:33
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Sirotkin wants "clarity" from Williams
Sergey Sirotkin says he would like “clarity” from Williams regarding its future plans. Reports suggest that Williams will announce Robert Kubica’s signing...

20 Nov 2018 14:19
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