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Pirelli not worried about tyre degradation in Brazil
Pirelli chief Mario Isola says that another high degradation race is not expected on Sunday in Brazil. Last time out at the Mexican Grand Prix, drivers went to extreme meas...

10 Nov 2018 16:26
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FP3: Vettel storms clear out in front
Sebastian Vettel has topped the final practice session at Interlagos after setting a 1:07.948. It marks the first time Ferrari has finished in front of the competition this week...

10 Nov 2018 16:00
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Gasly has 'raised his game' ahead of Red Bull switch - Eddolls
Toro Rosso's chief race engineer Johnathon Eddolls says that Pierre Gasly has raised his game in key areas ahead of his move to Red Bull next year. The energy drink-bac...

10 Nov 2018 14:03
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Hamilton: More races not good for F1
Lewis Hamilton says that more races being added to the Formula 1 calendar will not be good for the sport. His comments come after Liberty Media confirmed on Wednesday that Vietn...

10 Nov 2018 13:13
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Verstappen: Red Bull not lying about Honda potential

Max Verstappen says that Red Bull is not lying when it comes to its 2019 predictions with Honda. The energy drink squad believes that its upcoming engine partnership w...

10 Nov 2018 12:11
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Red Bulls not confident on pole chances
The two Red Bulls of Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen have ruled out a pole position challenge on Saturday after seeing the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari throughout Friday ...

10 Nov 2018 11:20
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Hamilton cautious over 'improved' Mercedes car
Lewis Hamilton has said that his Mercedes W09 "feels better than in Mexico", a race in which he won the drivers’ championship but was far off the pace of either ...

10 Nov 2018 10:47
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Clear to have 'strong influence' on Leclerc in 2019
Jock Clear says that he isn't quite sure what his exact role will be with Ferrari in 2019, however he has confirmed that he will have a"strong influence" on Charle...

10 Nov 2018 10:10
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Ocon set for 5-place grid penalty due to new gearbox
Esteban Ocon is set to be the second driver to be handed a five-place grid penalty for the Brazilian Grand Prix, as the FIA has confirmed that the French driver's car has fi...

09 Nov 2018 22:26
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F1 extends partnership with Champagne Carbon
Formula 1 has extended its contract with Champagne Carbon who will remain as the sport's official champagne provider until 2021. The French company become the official ...

09 Nov 2018 22:01
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Hulkenberg was 'a passenger' during FP2 crash
Nico Hulkenberg says that he was simply a passenger during his crash in the second free practice session in Brazil. The German ran wide onto the grass on the exit of the fi...

09 Nov 2018 21:32
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Vettel: Ferrari 'in the ballpark' at Interlagos
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel believes that the Scuderia outfit is in the competitive ballpark at Interlagos. Vettel failed to top either of the Friday practice sessions, ...

09 Nov 2018 20:45
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Ricciardo's penalty a result of a Mexican marshal's actions
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo's five-place grid penalty for the Brazilian Grand Prix had to be served after a marshal in Mexic...

09 Nov 2018 19:51
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FP2: Bottas heads Mercedes 1-2
Valtteri Bottas has topped the second practice session in Brazil, pipping teammate Lewis Hamilton by the smallest of margins. Bottas' best lap time was a 1:08.846, which was...

09 Nov 2018 19:30
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Wolff: Hamilton-Bottas pairing like 'Alice in Wonderland' compared to Hamilton-Rosberg rivalry
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that the mood in the Mercedes camp is much more harmonious with Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas as teammates compared to what it was like&n...

09 Nov 2018 16:48
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Haas confirm Fittipaldi as 2019 test driver
Haas F1 team has confirmed that Pietro Fittipaldi will be its official test and development driver for the 2019 season. Fittipaldi has been in talks with Haas for a number of mo...

09 Nov 2018 15:50
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Ricciardo hit with penalty for Brazil GP
Daniel Ricciardo will be demoted five places on the grid for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix, the FIA has confirmed. Ricciardo has had a new turbo fitted to his car for the we...

09 Nov 2018 15:44
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FP1: Verstappen leads tight opening session
Max Verstappen has topped the first practice session in Brazil, fresh from his victory two weeks ago in Mexico. The Dutchman set a lap time of 1:09.011 to go just faster than th...

09 Nov 2018 15:30
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Vettel: 2009 defeat felt worse than 2018
Sebastian Vettel claims his championship defeat in 2009 was worse than losing to Lewis Hamilton this season. The 2018 title was mathematically confirmed two weeks ago in Mexico ...

09 Nov 2018 13:41
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Magnussen: Haas 2018 car too good for inexperienced team
Kevin Magnussen believes that Haas hasn't been able to utilise the full potential from its 2018 car due to the inexperience of the team. The American squad has been fig...

09 Nov 2018 13:10
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Ricciardo 'didn't mean' Mexico post-race comments
Daniel Ricciardo says that he "never really meant" the comments he made after a frustrating Mexican Grand Prix. The Australian was in contention for his first pod...

09 Nov 2018 12:00
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Honda revert to 'spec 3' engine at Interlagos
Honda has confirmed that Toro Rosso will run with the Japanese manufacturer's 'spec 3' engine this weekend in Brazil. The decision to use the newer engine comes...

09 Nov 2018 11:31
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Drivers to discuss tyres in Brazil
The GPDA, Formula 1 drivers body, will host a meeting in Brazil to discuss the recent problems with tyres. Throughout the season, the tyres have been blistering badly, especiall...

09 Nov 2018 11:02
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Hamilton won't give race win to Bottas
Lewis Hamilton says he won't hand over victory to Valtteri Bottas should he get the chance to do so on Sunday. Bottas has played an important role in making his teammate cha...

09 Nov 2018 10:38
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Kvyat to test with Toro Rosso in Abu Dhabi
Daniil Kvyat will get back behind the wheel of a Toro Rosso at the post-season Abu Dhabi test later this month. The test is held every year by Pirelli, who test prototype tyres ...

09 Nov 2018 10:03
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Alonso: McLaren will be better next year
Fernando Alonso believes McLaren will be in a “better position” next season as the team now understand the issues with the current car. Alonso will leave McLaren aft...

08 Nov 2018 19:21
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Vettel says Ferrari is once again 'comfortable' with its car
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel believes that Ferrari is now comfortable with its car following a series of off weekends for the Scuderia outfit. The second half of the season sa...

08 Nov 2018 18:16
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Ocon turned down full-time 2019 drive outside F1
Esteban Ocon wants to keep his focus firmly on Formula 1, revealing that he turned down the chance to drive full-time next year in another series. Ocon is set to be without...

08 Nov 2018 17:39
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Stroll: No developments at Williams since Australia
Lance Stroll claims Williams "haven't really developed" the FW41 throughout the 2018 season. The Grove squad has had a tough year, scoring points on very rare occa...

08 Nov 2018 15:35
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Hamilton welcoming young competition
Lewis Hamilton has welcomed the young competition that he will be up against in 2019. Ferrari and Red Bull will promote Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly respectively for next se...

08 Nov 2018 14:04
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F1 may move away from Silverstone
Sean Bratches, the commercial managing director of Formula 1 has hinted at a possible move away from Silverstone, This comes after Silverstone triggered their break clause in th...

08 Nov 2018 11:37
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Vietnam track won't produce another 'processional' race
Formula One Management (FOM) is confident that the track layout for the Vietnamese Grand Prix in 2020 will not lead to more 'processional' races. It is sure th...

08 Nov 2018 11:02
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How to watch the Brazilian GP this weekend
The 2018 Formula 1 season is almost complete with just two rounds remaining in the 2018 season. This weekend, Brazil hosts its Grand Prix at Interlagos, which has ran the B...

08 Nov 2018 10:54
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Claire Williams proud to have avoided 2018 'implosion'
Deputy team principal of Williams Claire Williams says that she is proud to have avoided an 'implosion' in 2018. This comes as the team have fallen to the back of t...

08 Nov 2018 10:10
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Interlagos pit straight DRS zone extended by 100m
Interlagos hosts the penultimate round of the 2018 Formula 1 world championship this weekend, and the FIA has confirmed that alterations regarding the Drag Reduction System (DRS...

07 Nov 2018 17:44
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Press conference schedule for 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix
The FIA has announced the names of who will be speaking in the usual Thursday and Friday press conferences in the US. Drivers face the press on Thursday, while team bosses, tech...

07 Nov 2018 15:20
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Gasly says Ocon rivalry is not good 'for either' driver
Pierre Gasly believes that following a close incident with Esteban Ocon at the Mexican Grand Prix, their rivalry is proving to have a negative impact on them both. The Fren...

07 Nov 2018 14:36
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Force India still aiming to top McLaren
Force India is still aiming to reclaim sixth place in the constructor's standings before the end of the season. The Silverstone squad occupied that position prior to th...

07 Nov 2018 12:42
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Hartley in a 'positive frame of mind' for final two races
Amid doubt over his future in Formula 1, Brendon Hartley says that he is entering the final two races of the season in a good frame of mind. The Kiwi has not yet signe...

07 Nov 2018 11:41
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Bottas has 'always understood' why Hamilton's been quicker
Valtteri Bottas says that there is no secret as to why Lewis Hamilton has out-performed him throughout the 2018 season. The Finn has been beaten by Hamilton on 13 occasions so f...

07 Nov 2018 10:09
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Vietnam to host Grand Prix in 2020
A new race will feature on the calendar from 2020 onwards, as Vietnam has confirmed that it will host its first ever Grand Prix in 2020. The venue for the race is a 5.6-kilometr...

07 Nov 2018 08:55
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Verstappen not expecting glory in Brazil
Max Verstappen is not expecting to repeat the performance he displayed two weeks ago in Mexico this weekend at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Dutchman crossed the line in fi...

06 Nov 2018 16:15
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Force India aiming for top three finish in 2019
Force India is targeting a top-three finish for the 2019 season. The Silverstone squad is currently seventh in the standings after resetting during the summer break following th...

06 Nov 2018 14:28
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Steiner: Haas' 2019 car development 'coming along nicely'
With just two rounds remaining in the 2018 season, teams have shifted their main focus onto the development of their 2019 cars. And Haas team principal Guenther Steiner is pleas...

06 Nov 2018 13:57
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F1 must keep Pirelli tyres - Arrivabene
Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene insists Formula 1 should extend its partnership with Pirelli. He claims it would be "wrong" to lose the experience Pirelli have gained...

06 Nov 2018 13:09
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F1 budget cap will 'eventually make sense' says Ferrari
Louis Camilleri, the new CEO of Ferrari following the tragic death of Sergio Marchionne, has said that he believes a budget cap in Formula 1 would "eventually make sense&qu...

06 Nov 2018 12:22
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Sette Camara joins McLaren as test and development driver
Former Red Bull junior Sergio Sette Camara has joined McLaren's junior driver programme, holding the role as its official test and reserve driver. The Brazilian has been rac...

06 Nov 2018 12:08
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Force India planning extra security at Interlagos
Force India says that it is planning to bring in more staff security for the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend, despite promotors promising that there will be a "much bigge...

06 Nov 2018 11:45
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Pirelli: High degradation tyres 'probably not right'
Pirelli's F1 chief Mario Isola says that high degradation tyres are probably not the best option for Formula 1. The Italian manufacturer has been given the task of producing...

06 Nov 2018 11:18
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Arrivabene: Ferrari afraid of winning
Maurizio Arrivabene believes his team must overcome a fear of winning in order to start beating championship rivals Mercedes. The Scuderia is still in the 2018 constructor's...

06 Nov 2018 10:14
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Tost: Honda has 'exceeded expectations' in 2018
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says that Honda has exceeded all expectations during the 2018 season. After a tough stint with McLaren, Honda partnered up with Toro Rosso i...

05 Nov 2018 16:43
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Vandoorne hoping to avoid 2017 Brazil repeat
Stoffel Vandoorne is hoping that he doesn't experience a repeat of last season's DNF in Brazil this weekend. The Belgian crashed in the opening stages of the Grand Prix ...

05 Nov 2018 15:42
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Hamilton aiming for Mercedes double at final rounds
After clinching his fifth world driver's championship just under two weeks ago, Lewis Hamilton is hoping to round off another successful season for the Mercedes team by beat...

05 Nov 2018 13:05
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Smedley to leave Williams after 2018 season
Williams performance director Rob Smedley has confirmed that he will leave the Grove squad at the end of the 2018 season. Smedley joined the team in 2014, taking on the rol...

05 Nov 2018 11:12
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Webber fears Ricciardo will 'fall out of love' with F1
Mark Webber admits that he has concerns over the future of Daniel Ricciardo, who will leave Red Bull at the end of the year to join Renault. The seven-time Grand Prix winne...

05 Nov 2018 10:55
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Grosjean accepts blame for 'some' penalty points
Romain Grosjean says that he accepts the blame for some of the incidents that have landed him penalty points over the last twelve months, but not all. The Frenchman current...

05 Nov 2018 09:48
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Arrivabene lables Binotto exit rumours 'fake news'
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has insisted that the Scuderia's technical director Mattia Binotto is not leaving the team. Some media have reported in recen...

05 Nov 2018 09:10
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Hamilton aiming to get 'close' to Schumacher's records
Lewis Hamilton says that he wants to get close to Michael Schumacher's records in Formula 1 before he calls it a day on his career. The Briton wrapped up his fifth worl...

04 Nov 2018 14:10
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Grosjean vouches to 'make up ground' in midfield battle
Romain Grosjean sayst he will give everything that he has got in the final two races of the season, as Haas remain hopeful of beating Renault to fourth place in the constructor&...

04 Nov 2018 12:03
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Coulthard: McLaren, Williams need to reinvent
David Coulthard says the sudden drop in form from McLaren and Williams demonstrates the sport doesn't respect history or reputation. He believes both teams must "reinve...

04 Nov 2018 11:25
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Red Bull not expecting Gasly to immediately challenge Verstappen
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is not expecting Pierre Gasly to take the fight to Max Verstappen straight away next year. Gasly will join the energy drink squad in pla...

03 Nov 2018 16:20
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Coulthard: Hamilton should be more celebrated
David Coulthard believes that Lewis Hamilton should receive more praise after the Briton wrapped up his fifth world title last weekend. Hamilton crossed the line in fo...

03 Nov 2018 15:14
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Vettel highlights 'key' to work well with Leclerc
Sebastian Vettel says that it is very important that he and Charles Leclerc work well together at Ferrari next season. Leclerc will join the Scuderia outfit despite 2019 being o...

03 Nov 2018 13:58
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Russell: Williams hungry to improve in 2019
George Russell says that Williams is hungry to improve next year after a dismal 2018 season. The Grove squad is bottom of the constructor's standings and has racked up 7 poi...

03 Nov 2018 12:55
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Alonso to swap cars with NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson in Bahrain
Fernando Alonso and Jimmie Johnson will come together at the Bahrain International Circuit later this year and swap cars. The pair have been teasing an announcement on social me...

02 Nov 2018 17:02
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De Vries plays down investment rumours
Nyck de Vries has calmed rumours that Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo was set to invest in his career in order to increase his chances of a seat in Formula 1. The Formula 2 r...

02 Nov 2018 16:37
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Sainz on the same level as Verstappen - de la Rosa
Former Grand Prix driver Pedro de la Rosa believes that compatriot Carlos Sainz is on the same level as Max Verstappen. Sainz and Verstappen were teammates at Toro Rosso before ...

02 Nov 2018 14:23
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Prost: Impossible to beat Hamilton in 2018
Four-time world champion Alain Prost believes that Lewis Hamilton's consistency throughout the 2018 season made him impossible to beat. The Briton secured his fifth-word tit...

02 Nov 2018 12:07
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Ricciardo backtracks on post-Mexico comments
Daniel Ricciardo has backtracked on comments he made after a frustrating Mexican Grand Prix last weekend. The Australian was hit with his eighth retirement of the year after his...

02 Nov 2018 11:04
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Grosjean's Monza disqualification upheld
Haas has failed to overturn Romain Grosjean's disqualification from the Italian Grand Prix in September. Grosjean crossed the line in sixth place to take eight points home f...

02 Nov 2018 10:27
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