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Hamilton labels Spa qualifying as "one of the hardest"
Lewis Hamilton says that his pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix was one of the most difficult that he has had to fight for. The Briton claimed his 5th pole at the Spa-Fran...

25 Aug 2018 17:39
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Ocon aiming for "great result" following qualifying masterclass
Esteban Ocon is aiming to give Racing Point Force India its first haul of points at Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix following his impressive display during qualifying. The team ...

25 Aug 2018 17:05
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Stroll set for Force India seat fitting
Lance Stroll is set to join Force India before the Italian Grand Prix next weekend, after scheduling a seat fitting with the Silverstone-based outfit for Tuesday. Stroll has bee...

25 Aug 2018 16:32
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Hamilton takes pole at dramatic Spa qualifying
Lewis Hamilton has taken his 78th career pole position at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, edging out rival Sebastian Vettel in a dramatic final session. Hamilton bet Vettel by se...

25 Aug 2018 16:00
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Bottas reprimanded for Vandoorne incident
Valtteri Bottas has received a reprimand for the incident involving himself and Stoffel Vandoorne during the third free practice session. The Finn was on a slow down lap and was...

25 Aug 2018 14:47
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Gasly thought Marko was "taking the piss" with Ricciardo exit news
Pierre Gasly thought that Dr Helmut Marko was "taking the piss" when he called to tell him the news regarding Daniel Ricciardo's Red Bull exit. The energ...

25 Aug 2018 14:39
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F1 scraps two-day weekend format plan
Formula 1 has ditched plans to introduce a new two-day weekend format, which was drafted up to help the workload of teams. Liberty Media, F1's new owners, has been looking a...

25 Aug 2018 13:19
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FP3: Vettel tops close final practice session
Sebastian Vettel has headed the final practice session at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, with Mercedes lurking close behind. Vettel's fastest lap time was a 1:42.661, which ...

25 Aug 2018 13:00
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Szafnauer: Force India was "days or weeks" away from closing
Otmar Szafnauer has revealed how close Force India was to closing its doors before it was saved over the summer break. A Lawrence Stroll-led consortium of investors removed the ...

25 Aug 2018 11:28
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Renault wasn't Ricciardo's highest bidder
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul claims that his team was not the highest bidding outfit for Daniel Ricciardo. In the week following the Hungarian Grand Prix, Ricciardo announc...

25 Aug 2018 10:41
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Force India considering an entire new name for 2019
Force India is considering a fresh name for the 2019 season following its new ownership. The team was saved from administration during the summer break by a consortium of i...

25 Aug 2018 10:06
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Perez "very happy" after best Friday of the season
Sergio Perez has hailed Force India's Friday running at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, stating that it was his best Friday of the season. The Mexican ended the second practi...

25 Aug 2018 09:37
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Ericsson confident Sauber can stay competitive
Marcus Ericsson believes that Sauber can stay competitive throughout the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. The Swiss outfit performed well on the opening day at the Spa-Fran...

25 Aug 2018 09:03
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Vettel says his Ferrari "didn't click" on short runs
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has claimed his Ferrari "didn't click" for him in Friday's qualifying simulation runs but still remained hopeful he can challeng...

24 Aug 2018 21:08
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Pirelli confirms tyre naming system for 2019
Pirelli has confirmed that Formula 1 will just use the names hard, medium and soft when it comes to identifying next years tyres. This year, each of the seven dry compounds has ...

24 Aug 2018 20:07
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Proposed engine overhaul planned for 2021 might be delayed until 2023
According to some leading figures in Formula 1, the engine overhaul that was originally planned for 2021 might be delayed until 2023. The changes that were proposed in 201...

24 Aug 2018 19:55
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Renault pleased with "positive" new upgrades
Renault is happy with the performance of its car following a number of upgrades it brought to the Belgian Grand Prix. The fresh upgrades hit the track for the first time this mo...

24 Aug 2018 19:18
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Mercedes unhappy with medium tyre pace
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that it was a mixed day of running for the Silver Arrows, who failed to top either Friday practice sessions. The first practice session saw Lewis H...

24 Aug 2018 18:31
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Verstappen admits doubt over Red Bull's qualifying chances

Max Verstappen doesn't believe Red Bull has what it takes to beat Mercedes and Ferrari in qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps. The circuit, which is a power dependent track, isn...

24 Aug 2018 17:43
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Stroll aims to take rebranded Force India to "the next level"
Lawrence Stroll says he plans to take the rebranded Force India squad to the next level in Formula 1 following his takeover. The Canadian led a consortium of investors over...

24 Aug 2018 17:13
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FP2: Raikkonen heads both Mercedes
Kimi Raikkonen has topped the second practice session of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. The veteran Finnish driver set a 1:43.355, which was one second faster than Sebastian Ve...

24 Aug 2018 16:30
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Abiteboul: Ricciardo didn't buy Red Bull's Honda praise
Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul has said his future driver, Daniel Ricciardo, didn't buy into the praise that Red Bull has heaped onto its future engine partner Honda...

24 Aug 2018 14:46
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Rivals allow Force India to keep prize money
Force India will be allowed to keep its prize money following a unanimous decision from its fellow competitors. The team was recently rescued from administration by a consortium...

24 Aug 2018 13:51
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Alonso seeking apology from Horner
Fernando Alonso says that he wants an apology from Red Bull team principal Christian Horner following the Briton's recent comments criticising the Spaniard, stating tha...

24 Aug 2018 13:20
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Haas close to confirming 2019 line-up
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has revealed that Haas is close to making its final decision regarding its 2019 driver line-up. The American team has two open seats for nex...

24 Aug 2018 12:51
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FP1: Vettel tops opening session at Spa
Sebastian Vettel has topped the timesheets at the first practice session of the Belgian Grand Prix. The German's fastest lap time was a 1:44.358, set on the yellow-walled so...

24 Aug 2018 12:30
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Video: Ricciardo and Verstappen preview Belgian and Italian GPs
Formula 1 returns this weekend, as the Belgian Grand Prix plays host to the 13th round of the 2018. Next week, we will have the Italian Grand Prix, and in this feature video, Re...

24 Aug 2018 12:05
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Verstappen doubts Ricciardo made the right choice moving to Renault
Max Verstappen has admitted that he isn't sure if Daniel Ricciardo has made the right decision moving to Renault. The Australian announced over the summer break that he woul...

24 Aug 2018 11:08
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Hamilton: Pouhon may be taken flat-out
Lewis Hamilton admits that he is excited by the prospect of taken Pouhon flat-out this weekend. Formula 1 returns from its annual summer break this morning, as the Spa-Francorch...

24 Aug 2018 10:24
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Stroll: No guarantees over finishing season with Williams
Lance Stroll admits that there is a possibility he could leave Williams before the end of the 2018 season. The Canadian is set to join Force India following the consortium that ...

24 Aug 2018 09:57
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Alonso treating final nine races as a "goodbye"
Despite being open to a return to Formula 1 in the future, Fernando Alonso says that he is treating the final nine races of the 2018 season as a goodbye. Two weeks ago, the...

24 Aug 2018 09:31
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Force India F1 team change name to Racing Point Force India
The Force India Formula 1 team will race under the name Racing Point Force India for the Belgian Grand Prix. The team was unsure whether it would compete at this weekend's r...

23 Aug 2018 18:37
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Alonso rejected 2019 Red Bull move
Fernando Alonso has revealed that he rejected an offer from Red Bull to join them for the 2019 season. The Spaniard will leave Formula 1 at the end of the year, stating tha...

23 Aug 2018 16:30
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Ricciardo had sleepless nights while pondering future
Daniel Ricciardo admits that he went without sleep on some nights while he decided what he would do for the 2019 season. The Australian was expected to stay with Red Bull for an...

23 Aug 2018 15:59
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Ocon "not worried" over F1 future
Esteban Ocon says that he is not worried about his future in Formula 1, despite losing out on a seat at Renault. Ocon was poised to join the French squad for the 2019 season, be...

23 Aug 2018 14:30
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Perez focused on driving amid Force India issues
Sergio Perez says he is solely focused on driving this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, despite the current situation Force India finds itself in. The team has turned up at Be...

23 Aug 2018 13:49
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Bottas, Hulkenberg set for heavy grid drops at Spa
Valtteri Bottas and Nico Hulkenberg are both set to start the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend from the back of the field, according to Auto Motor und Sport. The duo will each ta...

23 Aug 2018 13:00
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Ferrucci to remain on Haas F1 programme
Santino Ferrucci will remain a part of the Haas F1 team despite his recent controversy in Formula 2. After he purposely crashed into teammate Arjun Maini, the American received ...

23 Aug 2018 12:21
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Fernley leaves Force India, Szafnauer to lead team
Robert Fernley has left the Force India F1 team following its takeover by a Lawrence Stroll led consortium. The Briton held the role of deputy team principal since he join...

23 Aug 2018 11:57
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F1 could delay 2021 engine rule changes
Formula 1's managing director Ross Brawn has revealed that the new engine regulations that are set to come into force in 2021 could be delayed. The decision may come as a me...

23 Aug 2018 11:30
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Pirelli announces tyre compounds for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Pirelli has announced which tyre compounds it will bring to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this year, which will host the final race of the season. The Italian marque has opted to bri...

23 Aug 2018 10:48
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Brawn reveals "soft" budget cap for 2019
Formula 1 will introduce a "soft" budget cap for the 2019 season, F1's managing director Ross Brawn has revealed. The cap will see a minor change to how much the t...

23 Aug 2018 09:44
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Force India in danger of not racing at Spa
The Force India Formula 1 team could miss out at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix unless the team's legal status is clarified. The company went into administration befo...

22 Aug 2018 18:03
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Lowe: 2019 aero changes most significant since 2009
Williams' chief technical officer Paddy Lowe believes that the incoming aerodynamic regulations for the 2019 season are the most significant changes since 2009.&nb...

22 Aug 2018 17:14
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Perez: Force India the best option outside top three
Sergio Perez firmly believes that Force India is the best place for a driver to be if they are not racing for a top three team. Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull are in a leag...

22 Aug 2018 16:21
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Stroll admits he's not a "huge fan" of Spa circuit
Lance Stroll has admitted that he is not a huge fan of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, which will host the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend. The Canadian has plenty of experience ...

22 Aug 2018 13:47
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Button: Sainz success will take years
Jenson Button believes that success for Carlos Sainz in Formula 1 will take years. Sainz will leave Renault and the Red Bull junior programme at the end of the season to join Mc...

22 Aug 2018 13:12
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Red Bull aim to decide on Gasly replacement "by Monza"
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has revealed that the team hopes to decide on Pierre Gasly's replacement before the Italian Grand Prix in just over a week. Gasly will leave...

22 Aug 2018 12:00
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Brown: McLaren brought in more sponsors than any other team in 2018
Zak Brown says that McLaren has met its targets for increasing income from new sponsors. For the 2018 season, Brown previously said that he would rather bring in lots of brand n...

22 Aug 2018 11:53
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Vandoorne aiming to bounce back after Hungary DNF
Stoffel Vandoorne is hoping to bounce back at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix following his heartbreak at the Hungarian race last month. The 26-year-old was running inside...

22 Aug 2018 11:16
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Russian company linked to Mazepin questions Force India rescue deal
One of the bidders for Force India, a Russian chemical company which has close associations with the father of GP3 and Force India test driver, Nikita Mazepin, has made a statem...

22 Aug 2018 10:42
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Hockenheim "optimistic" over 2019 race
Hockenheim is optimistic that it will feature on the 2019 calendar, which is set to be confirmed as soon as this week. The German Grand Prix contract expires this year, and the ...

22 Aug 2018 10:15
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Press conference schedule for 2018 Belgian 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...

22 Aug 2018 09:42
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Ericsson: Sauber must target points at Spa and Monza
Marcus Ericsson says that Sauber must capitalise on the efficiency of the Ferrari engine and aim for points in the next two rounds. The Swiss team has racked up 18 points s...

21 Aug 2018 16:31
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Monza has new fears over GP future
The future of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza has been placed in further doubt after a drop in ticket sales. The current contract with the venue is set to expire after the 2019 ...

21 Aug 2018 14:11
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Williams must endure more pain before resurgence - Lowe
Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says that the team must face more pain before it starts to make inroads on the teams ahead. Williams has had a torrid 2018 seaso...

21 Aug 2018 13:04
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Bratches: Alonso right to call F1 predictable
Formula 1's commercial director Sean Bratches believes that Fernando Alonso is right to label the sport "predictable". Last week, the Spaniard announced that he wo...

21 Aug 2018 12:38
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Sainz denies Verstappen vetoed Red Bull move
Carlos Sainz has dismissed suggestions that Max Verstappen vetoed a potential switch to Red Bull. A seat at the energy drink team opened up at the beginning of August when Danie...

21 Aug 2018 11:35
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Marko "can't understand" Ricciardo's Renault move
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says he can't understand Daniel Ricciardo's decision to leave the energy drink team for Renault. The Australian revealed at the start of...

21 Aug 2018 11:01
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Alonso expecting challenging weekend at Spa
Fernando Alonso admits that McLaren is in for a challenging three days at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend. The Woking squad has struggled throughout the 2018 season, and has...

21 Aug 2018 10:24
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Gasly: Verstappen partnership positive for Red Bull
Pierre Gasly says that partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull next season is a positive thing for the team. The Milton Keynes outfit confirmed on Tuesday evening that Gasly would...

21 Aug 2018 10:09
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Gasly to replace Ricciardo at Red Bull
Pierre Gasly will join Red Bull Racing for the 2019 season, replacing the outgoing Daniel Ricciardo. Gasly will partner Max Verstappen at the team, and gets the senior team call...

20 Aug 2018 20:56
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Norris to make FP1 debut at Spa
Lando Norris will make his Formula 1 weekend debut at Spa-Francorchamps on Friday, as McLaren has confirmed the Briton will drive the MCL33 during the first free practice sessio...

20 Aug 2018 18:32
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Wolff: Very difficult to predict Spa pecking order
Toto Wolff believes that there is no clear favourite to take victory at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. Formula 1 returns after its usual summer break on Friday, wit...

20 Aug 2018 15:38
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Haas aiming to keep up strong form
Haas is hoping to keep its strong run of form going as Formula 1 enters the second half of the 2018 season. The American team has scored points in the last five races, including...

20 Aug 2018 14:51
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Perez has no regrets over rejecting Renault
Sergio Perez says that he has no regrets over rejecting Renault when the French squad approached him. The Mexican was heavily linked to a Renault move for the 2017 season, befor...

20 Aug 2018 13:53
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Alonso backs Sainz's switch to McLaren
Fernando Alonso has backed Carlos Sainz's move to McLaren, claiming that his compatriot has "everything he needs to lead" the team. Sainz will move to the Woking b...

20 Aug 2018 11:40
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McLaren have a plan for James Key arrival
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says that the team has a plan when it comes to bringing in James Key. The Woking outfit previously announced that the current Toro Rosso technica...

20 Aug 2018 11:15
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Button "sure" Alonso would return to competitive F1
Jenson Button thinks that Fernando Alonso did the right thing by leaving F1, but holding onto the option that he could return in the future. Alonso will not race in the sport ne...

20 Aug 2018 10:32
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Sauber as "best of the rest" not unrealistic for 2019 - Ericsson
Marcus Ericsson believes that there is nothing wrong with Sauber aiming to be the best of the rest team for the 2019 season. Last week, Sauber's chairman Pascal Pi...

20 Aug 2018 10:16
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