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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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Toro Rosso "craving" major upgrades - Hartley
Brendon Hartley says that Toro Rosso is craving major upgrades as he feels the team has fallen away from the midfield battle. The Red Bull junior squad sits eighth in the standi...

18 Sep 2018 14:58
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FIA clears legality of camera-blocking fan
The FIA has cleared Ferrari to keep using an airbox fan that was seen in Singapore. The Italian team was previously told to stop using a cooling bag that covered the onboard cam...

18 Sep 2018 14:07
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Hamilton "takes pride" in not making errors
Lewis Hamilton admits that he takes pride in not making on-track mistakes like title rival Sebastian Vettel. Vettel has made a number of costly errors this season, including cra...

18 Sep 2018 12:28
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Wolff not confident over support for three-car teams
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff doesn't believe that his calls for three-car teams will win support with other manufacturers in Formula 1. The Austrian brought up the idea followin...

18 Sep 2018 11:32
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Vettel feeling pressure of championship battle - Newey
Adrian Newey says that Sebastian Vettel's mistakes during 2018 are signs that he's feeling the pressure of the championship battle. Vettel currently sits 40 points behin...

18 Sep 2018 10:35
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Force India confirm it will use team orders going forward
Force India has confirmed that its drivers Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon will not be allowed to race each other during the coming races. The pair collided on the opening lap of ...

18 Sep 2018 10:02
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Leclerc admits Singapore weekend was "close to perfect"
Charles Leclerc says that he had an almost perfect weekend in Singapore as he returned to the points for the first time since the Austrian Grand Prix in July. The Monegasque&nbs...

17 Sep 2018 16:30
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Grosjean: Sirotkin was go-kart driving
Romain Grosjean has accused Sergey Sirotkin of "go-kart driving" during the Singapore Grand Prix. The two were involved in a tight scrap when Lewis Hamilton and Max Ve...

17 Sep 2018 15:08
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Raikkonen needed "10 more laps" to pass Bottas
Kimi Raikkonen says he needed at least another ten laps to pass compatriot Valtteri Bottas during the Singapore Grand Prix. Raikkonen tailed the Mercedes driver for much of...

17 Sep 2018 14:02
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Sirotkin "gave it everything" in Singapore
Sergey Sirotkin says that he fought every moment during the Singapore Grand Prix. The Russian driver was involved in a number of on-track battles, most notably against the Force...

17 Sep 2018 12:15
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Engine penalty likely for Verstappen in Sochi
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has confirmed that Max Verstappen is likely to take a grid penalty for the Russian Grand Prix in two weeks' time. The Dutchman suffe...

17 Sep 2018 11:47
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Vettel aiming to win remaining six races
After falling further behind championship rival Lewis Hamilton in the driver's standings following the Singapore Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel says that he must now aim to wi...

17 Sep 2018 11:24
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Perez, Sirotkin say penalties recieved in Singapore GP were fair
Sergio Perez and Sergey Sirotkin have both accepted the penalties that they received in the Singapore GP. The pair were involved in a scuffle that ended in disaster, when P...

17 Sep 2018 10:52
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Whiting: Grosjean's blue flag incident "one of the worst I've seen"
Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting has described Romain Grosjean's failure to get out of the way of race leader Lewis Hamilton during the Singapore Grand Prix was ...

17 Sep 2018 10:09
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Alonso labels seventh place as a "small win"
Fernando Alonso has described his seventh place finish at the Singapore Grand Prix as a "small win" for McLaren. After qualifying, the Spaniard was hoping to make the ...

16 Sep 2018 18:13
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Hamilton: Singapore "the longest race of my career"
Lewis Hamilton has described the Singapore Grand Prix as the "longest race of my career". The Briton extended his lead in the championship to 40 points after taking vi...

16 Sep 2018 17:19
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Vettel upset by Ferrari's aggressive strategy
Sebastian Vettel has admitted his displeasure with Ferrari's strategy at the Singapore Grand Prix. The German was forced to settle for third place, despite overtaking R...

16 Sep 2018 17:16
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Force India may bring back team orders after lap 1 collision
Force India may reimpose team orders following a lap 1 collision between its drivers in Singapore. Esteban Ocon was sent into the wall after pulling up alongside teammate Sergio...

16 Sep 2018 17:04
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Hamilton beats Verstappen to victory in Singapore
Lewis Hamilton has won the Singapore Grand Prix, beating Red Bull's Max Verstappen to the top spot. Hamilton now extends his lead in the championship to 40 points as Sebasti...

16 Sep 2018 16:03
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Starting grid for the 2018 Singapore Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton stormed to pole position on Saturday, taking the top spot by over three-tenths of a second ahead of Max Verstappen. Hamilton's championship rival Sebastian Ve...

16 Sep 2018 12:31
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Force India dismisses "gentlemen's agreement" surrounding Haas disqualification
Force India technical director Andrew Green has rubbished comments made by Haas team principal Guenther Steiner following Romain Grosjean's disqualification from the Italian...

16 Sep 2018 11:56
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Ricciardo not expecting Renault podiums until 2020
Daniel Ricciardo has conceded that he is unlikely to score any podiums with Renault until 2020. The Australian shockingly announced that he would be joining the French squa...

16 Sep 2018 11:19
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Stroll admits race likely to be a misery
Lance Stroll believes that the Singapore Grand Prix will be "a misery" following a disappointing qualifying result. The Canadian driver qualified in P20, behind h...

16 Sep 2018 10:46
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Vandoorne hit the wall four times during Q1 lap
Stoffel Vandoorne once again failed to make it out of the first part of qualifying in Singapore. This time, he has accepted responsibility for this failure, saying that he hit t...

16 Sep 2018 10:40
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Pirelli say strategies will vary in Singapore
Pirelli has outlined the different strategies for the Singapore Grand Prix, believing that it will be a mix of a one and two stop race. The Italian marque brought the hyper soft...

16 Sep 2018 10:21
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Horner praises Verstappen's "unbelievable" qualifying lap
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has commended his driver Max Verstappen over his efforts in qualifying on Saturday. The Dutchman snatched a front row start, and wi...

16 Sep 2018 09:51
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Perez hails Force India improvements in Singapore
Sergio Perez has hailed the improvements made by his Force India team that saw him qualify seventh, and fastest of the midfield runners for Sunday's Singapore Grand Pri...

16 Sep 2018 09:20
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Vettel believes Hamilton pole lap was not unbeatable
Sebastian Vettel has said that Lewis Hamilton's pole lap was not unbeatable and that if Ferrari aced qualifying it could have beaten the time despite ultimately ending ...

15 Sep 2018 19:05
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Alonso hoping strategy will bring McLaren points
Fernando Alonso is hoping that his P11 qualifying position will benefit his strategy during the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday. Alonso will be able to decide which tyre compound...

15 Sep 2018 18:28
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Ricciardo confused over lack of qualifying pace
Daniel Ricciardo was left confused following qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, after setting the sixth fastest time. Ricciardo appeared to be in the fight during the firs...

15 Sep 2018 17:49
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Hamilton doesn't know where "magic" lap came from
Lewis Hamilton can't explain how he produced a "magic" lap in qualifying which secured his 79th career pole position. The Briton blitzed the competition in Singapo...

15 Sep 2018 16:56
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Verstappen: P2 feels like a victory
Max Verstappen has likened his second place finish in qualifying on Saturday to a victory following a so far difficult weekend. The Dutchman will start the Singapore Grand Prix ...

15 Sep 2018 16:25
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Hamilton takes pole for Singapore GP
Lewis Hamilton has taken pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix 1:36.015, which is his seventh of the year. The Briton produced his fastest time on his first run in Q3,...

15 Sep 2018 16:00
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Bottas concedes to Hamilton support role
Valtteri Bottas says he will do whatever he can to help teammate Lewis Hamilton win his fifth world championship this year. Hamilton currently leads the championship while ...

15 Sep 2018 13:49
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Vasseur: Sauber will decide on second 2019 driver soon
Frederic Vasseur says that Sauber will decide who it will place alongside Kimi Raikkonen for the 2019 season "soon". The Hinwil outfit announced that Raikkon...

15 Sep 2018 13:24
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FP3: Vettel tops final practice in Singapore
Sebastian Vettel has topped the final practice session at Singapore, setting an impressive lap time of 1:38.054. The German headed his teammate Kimi Raikkonen to make it a ...

15 Sep 2018 13:00
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