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FP3: Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2
Lewis Hamilton topped the final practice session in Sochi, as Mercedes still appears to be well clear of rivals Ferrar. Hamilton's fast lap was a 1:33.067, which stands as a...

29 Sep 2018 12:00
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Gasly optimistic over Toro Rosso's pace
Pierre Gasly has told the media at the Russian GP that he has much higher hopes for this weekend in comparison to Singapore two weeks ago. Toro Rosso were well off the pace in F...

29 Sep 2018 10:30
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Hamilton surprised to be ahead at "weakest" circuit
Lewis Hamilton has expressed his surprise at being ahead at what he has described as his 'weakest' circuit. This comment comes after he ran the hyper softs in FP2, and s...

29 Sep 2018 09:47
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Kvyat returns to Toro Rosso for 2019
Daniil Kvyat will return to Toro Rosso for the 2019 Formula 1 season, the team has confirmed. The Russian driver first raced for the Red Bull junior squad in 2014, after winning...

29 Sep 2018 09:09
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Ocon could be handed Force India's reserve driver role
Force India team principal Otmar Szafnauer says that Esteban Ocon could be the team's reserve and simulator driver in 2019. The Frenchman is set to leave the Silverstone squ...

29 Sep 2018 08:45
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Long run pace from FP2 in Sochi
Mercedes shot itself well clear of Ferrari during the qualifying simulation runs in Sochi, finishing over half a second ahead of the Maranello squad. And things appear even bett...

28 Sep 2018 19:25
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Giovinazzi calmer since 2019 seat confirmation
Antonio Giovinazzi says that he is feeling calmer since he was confirmed as a Sauber driver for the 2019 season, allowing him to now treat free practice one sessions differently...

28 Sep 2018 17:58
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Ricciardo surprised by Red Bull's Friday pace
Daniel Ricciardo was pleasantly surprised by Red Bull's pace around the Sochi Autodrom on Friday, as he ended the second practice session in fourth place ahead of the two Fe...

28 Sep 2018 16:59
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Sirotkin "didn't expect" level of support in Sochi
Sergey Sirotkin admits that he didn't expect to receive so much support this weekend from fans, as he takes part in his first home Grand Prix. The Russian rookie has ha...

28 Sep 2018 16:36
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Vettel admits Ferrari is on the back foot
Sebastian Vettel says that Ferrari has a lot of work to do overnight in order to catch up to Mercedes, who streaked ahead of the Maranello outfit in free practice. After to...

28 Sep 2018 16:02
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FP2: Hamilton fastest, Mercedes pull clear from Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton ended the second practice session on top of the timesheets as Mercedes streaked well clear of rivals Ferrari. Hamilton's fastest time read a 1:33.385, which w...

28 Sep 2018 15:30
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Abiteboul hits back at Verstappen's engine comments

Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul has responded to Max Verstappen's claims that the 'spec C' Renault engine is unable to perform at high altitudes. Red ...

28 Sep 2018 13:20
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Horner: Ticktum has more learning to do before F1
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says that Dan Ticktum has plenty of development to do before he makes it to Formula 1. The Briton is the next in line within the Re...

28 Sep 2018 12:23
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Alonso joins list of penalised drivers
Fernando Alonso has become the fifth driver to receive a grid penalty for the Russian Grand Prix this weekend after taking on new power unit components. The Spaniard will join b...

28 Sep 2018 11:49
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FP1: Vettel heads opening session in Sochi
Sebastian Vettel has topped the first practice session in Russia, setting a best lap time of 1:34.488 The German will be hoping to take the spoils this weekend as he looks into ...

28 Sep 2018 11:30
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Grosjean "honoured" to continue with Haas
Romain Grosjean says that he is honoured to compete in another season of Formula 1 with the Haas F1 team. The American squad confirmed on Friday morning that Grosjean would stay...

28 Sep 2018 09:47
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Hamilton denies having one hand on the title
Lewis Hamilton says that he does not believe he has one hand on the 2019 title, despite holding a sizeable advantage in the driver's championship. With just six races left t...

28 Sep 2018 09:15
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Haas retains Grosjean and Magnussen for 2019
Haas has confirmed that it will continue with its line-up of Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen for a third consecutive season. Grosjean has raced with the team since 2016...

28 Sep 2018 09:04
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Vandoorne excited by non-F1 options
Stoffel Vandoorne says that he is excited to explore opportunities outside of Formula 1 next year, admitting that chances of races in the series in 2019 are "minimal"....

28 Sep 2018 08:43
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Force India administrator expects swift action against Uralkali
Force India's administrator, FRP Advisory, has responded to Uralkali's stance to take legal action by stating its bid would not have saved the Silverstone squad fro...

27 Sep 2018 19:37
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Ericsson will "look at" potential IndyCar entry
Marcus Ericsson says that he will look into the possibility of racing in IndyCar next year following his departure from Formula 1. Sauber confirmed on Tuesday that the Swede wou...

27 Sep 2018 16:57
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Updated list for power unit components used
The FIA has released an updated list on the power unit component usage for each driver. Drivers can use up to three elements of any part of the power unit before penalties start...

27 Sep 2018 16:34
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Toro Rosso to receive grid penalties for Russian GP
Toro Rosso has confirmed that it will fit Honda's 'Spec 3' engine to its car at the Russian Grand Prix, which will result in a grid drop for both drivers. Honda has ...

27 Sep 2018 16:03
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Sepang pays Haas settlement for Grosjean's 2017 crash
The Sepang International Circuit has compensated for Romain Grosjean's high-speed crash at the venue last season, Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has confirmed. Grosje...

27 Sep 2018 15:32
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Haas set to confirm 2019 line-up before Japanese GP
Haas says that it is on course to announce its 2019 line-up before the Japanese Grand Prix next weekend. The American team currently has no contracted drivers for next season as...

27 Sep 2018 13:53
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Force India administrators sued by Mazepin company
Force India's sale to a consortium led by Canadian businessman Lawrence Stroll over the summer break has been challenged by failed bidder Uralkali in the London Hi...

27 Sep 2018 12:05
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Vettel denies he needs a mental sports coach
Four-time world champion, Sebastian Vettel says he does not think that he would benefit from working with a sports psychologist. This comes after questions about the title-conte...

27 Sep 2018 11:28
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Brown says F1 should consider one-off liveries
McLaren CEO Zak Brown thinks that Formula 1 should look at the possibility of allowing one-off liveries in the future. Under the current regulations, teams must run the same liv...

27 Sep 2018 10:05
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How to watch the Russian GP this weekend
Formula 1 travels from the hot streets of Singapore to the former Winter Olympics venue of Sochi this weekend for the Russian Grand Prix. The pinnacle series brings th...

27 Sep 2018 09:43
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Renault admit it was "surprised" by Ricciardo's haste
Renault has admitted that it was surprised by how quickly it convinced Daniel Ricciardo to join the team. Ricciardo announced during the summer break that he would be leaving Re...

26 Sep 2018 16:37
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First DRS zone in Sochi extended
The first Drag Reduction System zone around the Sochi Autodrom as been extended by 100 metres ahead of the Russian Grand Prix this weekend. The former Winter Olympics ...

26 Sep 2018 15:40
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Ricciardo labels 2018 as his "weirdest season" in racing
Daniel Ricciardo has described his 2018 season as the weirdest year he's ever had in racing. The Australian drove a masterful race in China at the start of the season to tak...

26 Sep 2018 14:57
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Ocon negotiating with Williams over 2019 drive
Esteban Ocon has admitted that he is negotiating with Williams over a 2019 race seat, but admits that he isn't sure if the deal will come off. The Frenchman is set to leave ...

26 Sep 2018 13:28
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Perez hoping upgrades will unlock more potential in Sochi
Sergio Perez is hoping to unlock more pace from his Force India this weekend in Sochi as the team continues its push up the table. The Silverstone-based squad had a poor outing ...

26 Sep 2018 12:35
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Mercedes finding no comfort in championship advantage
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that Mercedes' current advantage in the world championship is no comfort to the team. The Silver Arrows currently lead rivals Ferrari by 37 poi...

26 Sep 2018 11:48
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Ericsson: I would have loved to continue
Marcus Ericsson stated that he understands Sauber's decision to replace him for the 2019 season, while admitting that he wanted to stay on as one of its drivers next year.&n...

26 Sep 2018 10:45
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Deck stacked against any driver 'not named Schumacher' - Ticktum
British European Formula 3 driver and championship contender Dan Ticktum has said that he has been robbed of the title because his last name is not 'Schumacher'...

26 Sep 2018 10:01
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Tyre selections for 2018 Japanese Grand Prix
Pirelli has announced the tyre selections each driver has made for the Japanese Grand Prix in two weeks. The Italian tyre supplier selected the medium, soft and super soft ...

25 Sep 2018 15:19
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Ericsson becomes Sauber's third driver
Sauber has confirmed that Marcus Ericsson will continue to be a part of the team in 2019, holding the role of its third driver. The Hinwil squad confirmed on Tuesday that A...

25 Sep 2018 14:33
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Sauber confirm Giovinazzi to partner Raikkonen in 2019
Sauber has confirmed that it has signed Antonio Giovinazzi to partner Kimi Raikkonen for the 2019 season. The Italian driver takes the place of Marcus Ericsson at the team,...

25 Sep 2018 14:13
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McLaren optimistic heading to Sochi
McLaren's Fernando Alonso appeared optimistic as he previewed the upcoming Russian Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend. The Spaniard scored a seventh-place finish las...

25 Sep 2018 11:17
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Sirotkin anticipating an intense home race
Sergey Sorokin says that he expects his home Grand Prix this weekend to be "intense". The Russian driver, who is competing in his rookie season with Williams, has stru...

25 Sep 2018 10:32
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Gasly not aiming to "destroy" Verstappen at Red Bull
Pierre Gasly says that he is not intending to "destroy" Max Verstappen at Red Bull next year, stating that he will simply try to do his best. Red Bull confirmed that G...

25 Sep 2018 10:12
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Press conference schedule for 2018 Russian Grand Prix
The FIA has announced the names of who will be speaking in the usual Thursday and Friday press conferences in Belgium. Drivers face the press on Thursday, while team bosses, tec...

25 Sep 2018 09:27
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McLaren confirm Norris will take part in Sochi practice
Lando Norris will take part in the first practice session of the Russian Grand Prix weekend ahead of his full-time drive in 2019. The Briton was confirmed as McLaren's secon...

24 Sep 2018 18:18
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Red Bull set to take penalties for Russian GP
Red Bull is bracing for a rough weekend in Sochi as it is set to take grid penalties for Sunday's race. The energy drink squad opted to fit Renault's 'C spec' en...

24 Sep 2018 17:46
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Stroll: A lot more pace to come
Lance Stroll says that he is still yet far from reaching his potential in Formula 1. The Canadian has struggled during his sophomore year as his Williams languishes at the back ...

24 Sep 2018 17:02
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Verstappen hoping for memorable birthday present
Max Verstappen says he is hoping to make his birthday on Sunday a good one and come away from Russia with a memorable present. The Dutchman will be racing on the same day he tur...

24 Sep 2018 15:50
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Giovinazzi handed FP1 drive in Sochi
Antonio Giovinazzi will drive the Sauber C37 this weekend at the Russian Grand Prix during the first practice session. The ninety-minute run will be Giovinazzi's third FP1 o...

24 Sep 2018 15:13
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Horner encouraged by Honda progress
Red Bull boss Christian Horner says that he's encouraged by what he has seen from Honda this season. The Japanese manufacturer will become Red Bull's engine supplier for...

24 Sep 2018 12:55
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Grosjean may aim for Q2 exit in Russia
Romain Grosjean admits that he may look to exit qualifying early this weekend in Sochi if it means starting on a more suitable tyre. Drivers who fail to make it into the final s...

24 Sep 2018 10:51
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Markelov expecting to feel "a lot" of pressure in Sochi
Artem Markelov admits that he's expecting to feel a lot of pressure during the first free practice session in Russia, in which he will drive the Renault R.S. 18. Renault con...

24 Sep 2018 09:15
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Renault looking to make gains with floor "evolution"
Renault is hoping to continue making gains on its floor, as it brings another upgrade to the Russian Grand Prix next weekend. The Enstone squad brought a new floor to Spa at the...

23 Sep 2018 13:44
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Sainz hoping to stay close to Alonso
Carlos Sainz says he hopes to keep up his close relationship with Fernando Alonso after Alonso departs the sport at the end of the season. The double-world champion confirmed la...

23 Sep 2018 12:59
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F1 could introduce four-part qualifying format in 2019
Formula 1's qualifying format could be changed for the 2019 season, according to Auto Motor und Sport. The new regulations may see an additional session added to the current...

23 Sep 2018 12:08
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Vettel used to be very good under pressure - Horner
Christian Horner has said that ex-Red Bull drive and now Ferrari championship contender Sebastian Vettel will have to reproduce the end of season form that he showed during...

23 Sep 2018 11:07
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Steiner against three car teams idea
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner does not back the idea of having three car teams in Formula 1, believing that it would only "distort" the series. Mercedes boss To...

22 Sep 2018 15:02
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Hankook confirmed as Pirelli's 2020 tyre rival
The FIA has confirmed two bidders for a 2020 Formula 1 tyre contract, with Hankook set to rival current suppliers Pirelli. Pirelli has been F1's tyre supplier since 2011, an...

22 Sep 2018 12:39
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Vandoorne offered IndyCar drive for 2019
Dale Coyne Racing has approached Stoffel Vandoorne over an IndyCar drive for next season, according to team boss Dale Coyne. The F1 future of the former GP2 champion looks bleak...

22 Sep 2018 11:48
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Red Bull never wanted Alonso for 2019, says Verstappen
Max Verstappen claims that Red Bull was never interested in signing Fernando Alonso for the 2019 season. During the summer break, Daniel Ricciardo announced that he would be lea...

20 Sep 2018 13:13
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Ocon has no regrets despite likely F1 exit
Esteban Ocon says that he has no regrets as his Formula 1 career is set to come to halt after the 2018 season. The Frenchman will likely leave Force India to be replaced by Lanc...

20 Sep 2018 12:15
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Sainz: Gasly the safe option for Red Bull
Carlos Sainz says that Pierre Gasly was chosen as Daniel Ricciardo's replacement as he was the safe option. After Ricciardo announced his shock decision to leave Red Bull at...

20 Sep 2018 11:25
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'Ferrari had to look to the future'
Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene has said that Ferrari had to the future when deciding on their 2019 driver line-up, caused by the recent surge in the number of young ...

20 Sep 2018 10:37
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Brawn: Verstappen has hallmarks of future champion
Formula 1's sporting director Ross Brawn admits he's been left impressed by Max Verstappen's recent performances, stating that the Dutchman put in an "impeccabl...

20 Sep 2018 10:12
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Williams not only option for future - Kubica
Robert Kubica says he is not fixated on Williams as his only option for returning full-time to the F1 grid. Currently the British team's reserve driver, the Pole has been na...

19 Sep 2018 12:55
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Vettel: Ferrari shouldn't fear upcoming tracks
Sebastian Vettel believes that Ferrari has no reason to fear the final six circuits that Formula 1 will visit during the 2018 season. The last handful of races will kick off in ...

19 Sep 2018 11:10
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Latifi handed Sochi FP1 drive with Force India
Force India has confirmed that Nicolas Latifi will drive the VJM11 in two weeks during the first free practice session in Russia. The Canadian will step into Sergio Perez's ...

19 Sep 2018 11:06
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Renault confident Liberty will prevent rivals exploting 'B teams'
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul says he expects Formula 1's owners Liberty Media to take steps to stop major outfits using 'B' teams in order to gain an advantage in th...

19 Sep 2018 10:30
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Tyre selections for 2018 Russian Grand Prix
Pirelli has announced the tyre selections each driver has made for the Russian Grand Prix in two weeks. The Italian tyre supplier selected the soft, ultra soft and hyper so...

19 Sep 2018 10:02
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Vassuer: Raikkonen return a step forward for Sauber
Sauber team principal Frederic Vasseur says that Kimi Raikkonen's return to the Hinwil team is a big step forward. Raikkonen confirmed last week that he would be leaving Fer...

18 Sep 2018 16:24
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