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Perez: USA and Mexico 'the most important races'
Sergio Perez says that this weekend's US Grand Prix and the following race in his home country of Mexico are his most important races of the year. The Force India driver say...

15 Oct 2018 09:08
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F1 to use rear wing endplate lights in 2019
Formula 1 will use rear wing endplate rain lights in 2019 as an added safety feature. The lights will enhance visibility to drivers behind during rain-affected session...

13 Oct 2018 13:40
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Another race in the USA would benefit F1 - Steiner
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has said that he believes a second race in the US would benefit Formula 1. It would also help to promote the current US GP, and strengthen t...

13 Oct 2018 13:15
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Williams: Ocon a contender for second seat
Williams has confirmed that Esteban Ocon is in the frame for the second racing seat at the team. The Grove squad announced on Friday that Mercedes junior George Russell would be...

13 Oct 2018 12:15
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Formula 1 2019 calendar made official
The 2019 Formula 1 calendar has been made official by the FIA following a meeting in Paris between the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) on Friday. The schedule was official...

13 Oct 2018 10:53
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Mercedes: Bottas will make 'another step' following mental setback
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff is expecting Valtteri Bottas to be a strong competitor in 2019 after his "mental setback" this season. The Finn has slipped into a s...

12 Oct 2018 13:24
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How the 2019 grid is shaping up
Following Williams' announcement that George Russell will be making his Formula 1 debut with the team next season, there are just four seats left to fill out for the 20...

12 Oct 2018 12:14
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Williams sign Russell for 2019 season
Williams has confirmed that Formula 2 championship leader George Russell will join the team for the 2019 season. Russell, who is a Mercedes junior driver, has been heavily linke...

12 Oct 2018 11:29
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Steiner believes Renault is getting desperate against Haas
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says that Renault is getting desperate in its attempts to keep Renault behind in the constructor's standings. Renault currently leads Ha...

12 Oct 2018 11:16
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F1 drops plans to introduce new points system
Formula 1 race director Charlies Whiting has confirmed that no changes will be made to the points system in 2019. A new way in which points are distributed was on the 2019 rule ...

12 Oct 2018 10:58
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Red Bull deny Verstappen 'dangerous' MotoGP test

Red Bull has forbid Max Verstappen from trying out a MotoGP bike on the grounds of it being "too dangerous". The Dutchman is a keen fan of motorbikes and has prev...

12 Oct 2018 10:17
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Toro Rosso expecting 'competitive' Kvyat to return
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says he expects a competitive Daniil Kvyat to return to Formula 1 next year. The Russian will fill one of Toro Rosso's race seats for 20...

11 Oct 2018 17:30
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Grosjean 'never worried' about losing seat
Romain Grosjean says he never worried about losing his 2019 seat after rumours he would be replaced at Haas. The Frenchman had a tough start to the season, failing to score in t...

11 Oct 2018 12:43
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Coulthard calls on 'fundamental change' in motorsport to boost women
Former Grand Prix driver David Coulthard says that a fundamental change is needed in motorsport in order to boost the careers of women. On Wednesday, the 'W Series'...

11 Oct 2018 11:23
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Stroll hoping for Schumacher F3 success
Lance Stroll is hoping that Mick Schumacher can successfully see out the European Formula 3 championship, where he currently leads the standings ahead of Red Bull junior Dan Tic...

11 Oct 2018 10:59
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Williams' 2019 plans look 'a big step forward' - Sirotkin
Sergey Sirotkin says that Willaims' plans for 2019 already look like a big step forward, and he is confident that the Grove squad can avoid a repeat of its disastrous 2...

11 Oct 2018 10:22
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Ferrari to 'challenge the impossible' during final four races
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has vowed that his team will "challenge the impossible" during the remaining races of the season. Just four races are l...

10 Oct 2018 16:21
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Wehrlein turned down HWA drive to focus on F1 return
HWA AG boss Ulrich Fritz has revealed that Pascal Wehrlein turned down a long-term contract with the team to race in Formula E. HWA, which is a part of the Mercedes company, wil...

10 Oct 2018 15:18
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Gasly: Toro Rosso has same car that started 2018 season
Toro Rosso's Pierre Gasly says that Toro Rosso is effectively running with the same car it has used since the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. The Red Bull junior squad...

10 Oct 2018 14:08
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'Years' before Renault reaches title success - Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg says that it will be a matter of "years" before Renault grows enough to compete for titles in Formula 1. The Enstone squad currently heads the best of ...

10 Oct 2018 13:08
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Alonso: Topping midfield means nothing to me
Fernando Alonso says that finishing in seventh and topping the midfield battle this season would mean absolutely nothing to him. The Spaniard will walk away from Formula 1 at th...

10 Oct 2018 11:47
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Perez targeting 'theoretical fourth' for Force India
Sergio Perez says that he is still targeting 'theoretical fourth' for Force India by the end of the season. The Silverstone squad currently sits in seventh place in...

10 Oct 2018 11:22
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Women-only 'W Series' to launch in 2019
A brand new racing series will be launched in 2019, with all of the seats going to female racers. The aim of the series is to find a female talent worthy of progressing towards ...

10 Oct 2018 10:39
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Tyre selections for 2018 US Grand Prix
Pirelli has announced the tyre selections each driver has made for the US Grand Prix in two weeks. The Italian tyre supplier selected the soft, super soft and ultra soft&nb...

09 Oct 2018 16:22
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Vettel taking inspiration from Ferrari spirit
Sebastian Vettel says that he is taking inspiration from his Ferrari team and will carry it through the remaining races in the 2018 season. The German is looking unlikely t...

09 Oct 2018 14:13
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Sainz suffered from brake issues during Japanese GP
Carlos Sainz has revealed that he had to overcome brake issues during the Japanese Grand Prix, where he came home to finish in tenth place. The Spaniard scored a point for ...

09 Oct 2018 13:07
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Ericsson: Leclerc hit was 'a scary moment'
Marcus Ericsson has described the contact he made with teammate Charles Leclerc during the Japanese Grand Prix as "a scary moment". A safety car period was called earl...

09 Oct 2018 11:35
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Hamilton calls for more respect for Vettel
Lewis Hamilton wants the media to show more respect to Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, who is on the verge of missing out on the 2018 driver's championship. Vettel has had a...

09 Oct 2018 10:59
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Honda not allowed to tweak its engine upgrade in Japan
Before the start of the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, Honda were forced to revert back to their previous engine settings, even though their request to make a change was approve...

09 Oct 2018 10:36
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Sauber boss Vasseur labels Magnussen as 'f***ing dangerous'
Sauber team boss Fred Vasseur has labelled Kevin Magnussen as 'f***ing dangerous" after he collided with Charles Leclerc in the Japanese Grand Prix. The Dane ...

09 Oct 2018 10:05
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Vettel: Ferrari has made title race 'too easy' for Mercedes
Sebastian Vettel believes that Ferrari has made the title race too easy for Mercedes over the last number of races. Mercedes has streaked away from Ferrari, who has had a handfu...

08 Oct 2018 16:38
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Perez pleased with result after poor qualifying
Sergio Perez has praised his Force India team following a strong race result in Japan that takes them closer to McLaren in the constructor's standings. Perez suffered on Sat...

08 Oct 2018 15:12
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Aitken, Markelov set for tyre testing with Renault
Renault's two test drivers Jack Aitken and Artem Markelov are set to jump into the cockpit of the R.S. 18 this week as they will test tyres for Formula 1's official supp...

08 Oct 2018 13:25
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McLaren hasn't upgraded car since Spain
McLaren's Fernando Alonso has confirmed that the British squad hasn't run with any upgrades since the Spanish Grand Prix earlier this year. The Woking outfit is having a...

08 Oct 2018 11:29
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Vietnam track design 'in the advanced stages'
Vietnam could be set to join the Formula 1 calendar as soon as 2020 after F1 race director Charlie Whiting confirmed that the track's design layout is in its advanced stages...

08 Oct 2018 10:45
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Sainz's point finish has 'great value' for Renault
Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul has commended Carlos Sainz for securing a valuable result for the French squad in Japan. The team didn't seem to be on the pace throug...

08 Oct 2018 10:10
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Leclerc unhappy with 'stupid' Magnussen
Charles Leclerc has expressed his unhappiness after he sustained damage to his car following an incident with Kevin Magnussen. The pair were racing during the opening two laps b...

07 Oct 2018 12:03
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Hamilton surprised by Ferrari's continuing lack of pace
Lewis Hamilton has admitted surprise over Ferrari's lack of pace over the last number for races. Mercedes dominated proceedings this weekend Japan, taking a one-two finish a...

07 Oct 2018 11:18
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Toro Rosso: Losing point positions a shame
Toro Rosso says that it is a shame it missed out on scoring points in Japan after an impressive qualifying display on Saturday. The Red Bull junior squad started the race f...

07 Oct 2018 10:55
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Ricciardo pleased with 'fun' recovery
Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that he was surprised he was able to cut his way through the field and recover to fourth place in Japan. The Australian started the race from P15 a...

07 Oct 2018 10:33
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Vettel denies he was 'desperate' to overtake Verstappen
Sebastian Vettel has denied that he was desperate to overtake Max Verstappen for third place during the Japanese Grand Prix. The German attempted to pass the Red Bull driver int...

07 Oct 2018 09:54
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Verstappen, Stroll, Alonso handed penalty points
Max Verstappen, Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso have all received penalty points on their licenses following incidents during the Japanese Grand Prix. Verstappen wa...

07 Oct 2018 09:33
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Japanese GP: Hamilton wins as Vettel clashes with Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton has won the Japanese Prix and has extended his championship lead to 67 points as his championship rival Sebastian Vettel was in the wars with Red Bull's Max V...

07 Oct 2018 08:41
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Starting grid for the 2018 Japanese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday while Ferrari suffered a tough showing. The Silver Arrows locked out the front row as they did last wee...

07 Oct 2018 06:28
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Pirelli outlines strategy options for Japan
Pirelli says that the fastest way to complete Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix is by running a one-stop race, which will be made easier by starting on the yellow-walled soft com...

07 Oct 2018 06:13
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Perez believes he 'should have' been higher than P10
Sergio Perez admits he was left disappointed following his qualifying effort at Suzuka on Saturday. The Mexican got himself inside the top ten after Q2, making it through t...

07 Oct 2018 05:44
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Ericsson receives new gearbox, energy store
Marcus Ericsson has had a new gearbox and energy store fitted to his Sauber following his crash during qualifying on Saturday. The Swede ran wide going through the Dunlop curve ...

07 Oct 2018 05:20
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Ricciardo 'frustrated and fed up' with bad luck
Daniel Ricciardo has said that he is 'frustrated and fed up' with the bad luck he is having this season, after he experienced another mechanical issue in qualifying...

07 Oct 2018 04:45
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Mercedes managed qualifying pressure in 'safe environment' - Toto Wolff
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says that he believes his team has learned how to deal with the pressure of tough sessions by having built what he described as a 'safe en...

07 Oct 2018 04:13
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Vettel defends Ferrari tyre strategy
Sebastian Vettel has refused to blame his Ferrari team for his low starting position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix after it the intermediate tyre to his car at the s...

07 Oct 2018 03:34
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Leclerc eyeing points after grid slot promotion
Charles Leclerc is hoping he can have a strong race in Japan and collect more points for himself and Sauber. The Monegasque driver dropped out of qualifying after Q2, admitting ...

07 Oct 2018 03:12
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Grosjean 'loved' high pressure Q3 session
Romain Grosjean says that he thrived during the final qualifying session in Japan where the weather was unpredictable. Rain fell at the end of Q2, but stopped before the ac...

06 Oct 2018 14:39
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Alonso was convinced of Q2 safety
Fernando Alonso says he was sure he was safely into the second stage of qualifying following one of the "best laps" he has produced in qualifying. The Spaniard dropped...

06 Oct 2018 12:59
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Ricciardo failure caused by throttle actuator issue
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo's issues during qualifying at Suzuka were related to the throttle, and not the Renault engine. ...

06 Oct 2018 12:13
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Ferrari deny that FIA sensor is to blame for performance slump
Ferrari has denied that the new battery sensor that the FIA fitted is hindering its performance, as in recent races they have appeared to lose the pace advantage over Mercedes t...

06 Oct 2018 12:02
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Hartley feeling 'emotional' after best qualifying result
Brendon Hartley admitted that he was feeling emotional as he made his way back to the pitlane following his stand out performance during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix. ...

06 Oct 2018 11:24
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Ocon handed three-place grid penalty for red flag infringement
Esteban Ocon has received a three-place grid penalty for the Japanese Grand Prix. The Frenchman was called to the stewards following qualifying on Saturday in relation to an inc...

06 Oct 2018 10:52
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Hamilton 'can't believe' milestone 80th pole
Lewis Hamilton says that he "can't believe" his pole tally has reached 80. The Briton beat teammate Valtteri Bottas to the top spot in Japan while his championship...

06 Oct 2018 10:10
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Vettel holds hands up over costly mistake
Sebastian Vettel has conceded that he made a mistake on his first run during the final session in qualifying. The German first came out onto the circuit with the green-walled in...

06 Oct 2018 09:39
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Qualifying: Hamilton bags pole, Vettel ninth
Lewis Hamilton has taken pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix in an intense qualifying session that saw mixed weather conditions. Sebastian Vettel was caught out by rain la...

06 Oct 2018 09:05
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Ricciardo still receiving equal treatment, says Horner
Daniel Ricciardo is still receiving equal treatment at Red Bull despite his impending departure, insists team boss Christian Horner. Ricciardo shocked the paddock in August when...

06 Oct 2018 06:25
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FP3: Hamilton tops final session as rain arrives
Lewis Hamilton has topped the final practice session in Japan after setting a 1:29.599. The session started in dry conditions before the rain began to fall. However, it cea...

06 Oct 2018 06:00
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Renault 'on the back foot'- Sainz
Renault's Carlos Sainz admits that the team is on the back foot after the opening day of running in Japan. After the second practice session, both cars failed to get inside ...

06 Oct 2018 04:52
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Ricciardo admits 2018 quali form has been 'bleak'
Daniel Ricciardo admits that his qualifying performance against teammate Max Verstappen has been bleak in 2018, and is hoping to rediscover his form soon. The Australian has onl...

06 Oct 2018 04:04
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Toro Rosso setting sights on Q3 with engine upgrade
Toro Rosso is hoping to make it into the final stage of qualifying on Saturday following a positive opening day in Japan. Brendon Hartley placed his car inside the top ten after...

06 Oct 2018 03:33
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Horner warns against extending calendar beyond 21 races
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says that the current Formula 1 calendar is at "saturation point". F1's owners Liberty Media have often spoken about exten...

06 Oct 2018 03:02
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Long run pace from FP2 in Japan
Mercedes pulled clear of Ferrari during the qualifying simulation programmes in Japan, with Lewis Hamilton finishing over eight-tenths of a second ahead of Sebastian Vettel...

05 Oct 2018 15:51
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Hamilton urges Pirelli to go 'three steps softer'
Lewis Hamilton has called on Formula 1's tyre manufacturer Pirelli to put an end to one-stop strategies during Formula 1 Grands Prix. In 2017, the Italian marque re-designed...

05 Oct 2018 15:04
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Verstappen confident Red Bull can challenge Ferrari
Max Verstappen is hopeful that Red Bull can challenge Ferrari during the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. However, the Dutchman has conceded that Mercedes seem to be too far out o...

05 Oct 2018 14:15
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Bottas: Hard to say where the competition lies
Valtteri Bottas says that it is difficult to know where Mercedes are relative to the competition in Japan after Friday running. The Silver Arrows finished one and two in bo...

05 Oct 2018 13:44
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