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Force India feared same fate as Manor and Caterham
Force India chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer admits that he feared the team would not recover after entering administration, leading it to meet the same fate as...

08 Aug 2018 10:09
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Force India to exit administration
Force India will exit administration after a group of investors, led by Lawerence Stroll, have secured the future of the team. Force India went into administration over the Hung...

07 Aug 2018 19:46
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Germany hopeful over 2019 race
Germany could still feature on the 2019 calendar after the success of this year's Grand Prix. Hockenheim and the Nurburgring have held a contract to rotate the German Grand ...

07 Aug 2018 15:21
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Sainz: Being Alonso's teammate is F1's biggest ask
Carlos Sainz believes that being teammates with Fernando Alonso would be the biggest ask in Formula 1 today. The 23-year-old will be leaving Renault at the end of the year, and ...

07 Aug 2018 13:58
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Alonso sees a "clearer and brighter" future for McLaren
Fernando Alonso says that he sees a "clearer and brighter" future for McLaren after admitting that plenty of data collection this season is going towards the design of...

07 Aug 2018 12:48
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Video: Mick Schumacher on maiden F3 win at Spa
Mick Schumacher took his first victory in the European Formula 3 Championship at Spa-Francorchamps recently. The Belgian circuit was where his legendary father Michael claimed h...

07 Aug 2018 12:18
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Vettel: Ferrari still has potential to unleash
Sebastian Vettel says that Ferrari still has lots of potential to unleash from its car. The Scuderia outfit has entered the 2018 season with a car that has challenged Mercedes, ...

07 Aug 2018 11:48
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Ericsson feels like he's "driving at his best"
Marcus Ericsson claims that he is driving better than he ever has before in the 2018 season. The Swede has secured five points so far this season, with a best finish of ninth at...

07 Aug 2018 11:05
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Carey feeling good about F1's momenutm
Formula 1's CEO Chase Carey is satisfied with the sport's momentum in recent events, expressing his satisfaction with the crowds that have turned up to the races. Carey ...

07 Aug 2018 10:35
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McLaren open to bringing in Key earlier
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says that he is open to opportunities that will allow its new technical director James Key to join the team as soon as possible. McLaren recently anno...

07 Aug 2018 10:05
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Gasly believes Honda pace is promising
Pierre Gasly has been left satisfied by Honda's recent performances after proving it can fight for points. The Japanese manufacturer, who powers Toro Rosso, has endured a nu...

06 Aug 2018 16:25
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Hulkenberg sees "only positives" with Ricciardo switch
Nico Hulkenberg says that there are only positives surrounding Daniel Ricciardo's switch to Renault. Ricciardo shocked the paddock when he announced last Friday that he woul...

06 Aug 2018 15:20
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Tyre selections for Spa and Monza
Pirelli has announced the tyre selections each driver has made for the Belgian and Italian Grand Prix. The Italian tyre supplier selected the medium, soft and super soft co...

06 Aug 2018 14:13
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Hamilton: We've got to catch Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton says that Mercedes has work to do to catch Ferrari - despite leading them in the driver's and constructor's championships. Hamilton has taken five vi...

06 Aug 2018 13:33
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Brown: Alonso hasn't decided on future yet
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says that Fernando Alonso has not yet decided on his future. It is uncertain where the Spaniard will end up in 2019, with some speculating that the double-...

06 Aug 2018 12:36
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Haas to evaluate driver situation "after summer break"
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says that the team will take a look at its driver options for 2019 following the summer break. F1 is currently on a three-week break in whic...

06 Aug 2018 12:19
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Ricciardo to pocket an estimated $35m per year with Renault
Daniel Ricciardo will reportedly take home an estimated $35 million per year as part of his new deal with Renault. On Friday, the shock announcement was made that Ricciardo woul...

06 Aug 2018 11:57
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Hartley in a good place despite rumours
Brendon Hartley says that he is in a good place despite recent rumours suggesting he will be replaced at Toro Rosso. The Kiwi has struggled to match teammate Pierre Gasly, who h...

06 Aug 2018 11:37
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Mick Schumacher in F1 would be "special"
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey admits that having Michael Schumacher's son Mick racing in motorsport's pinnacle would be "special". The 19-year-old currently compet...

06 Aug 2018 11:07
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F1 planning 2011-style tyre degradation
The FIA is aiming to bring back tyre degradation that was previously seen during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. Potential tyre suppliers for the 2020 season have received a not...

06 Aug 2018 10:58
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Column: Why Ricciardo's Renault move is make or break
Daniel Ricciardo sent shockwaves through the F1 market on Friday when he decided to leave Red Bull behind and join Renault at the end of the 2018 season. Few predicted that the ...

04 Aug 2018 13:08
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Officials play down Malaysia night race rumours
Suggestions that Malaysia could return to the F1 calendar with a night race in the future have been played down by officials. Earlier this week, the Sepang International Circuit...

04 Aug 2018 12:22
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Renault switch a "backwards move" for Ricciardo
Former Grand Prix driver Jolyon Palmer has described Daniel Ricciardo's decision to jump ship at Red Bull and join Renault a "backwards move". The Australian shock...

04 Aug 2018 11:55
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Mercedes wish Lauda a "safe and speedy recovery"
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has wished Niki Lauda a safe and speedy recovery after the three-time world champion underwent a lung transplant. Lauda, who works as a non-executi...

04 Aug 2018 11:08
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McLaren was "pretty close" to signing Ricciardo
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed that he was "pretty close" to signing Daniel Ricciardo for the 2019 season. On Friday, Renault announced that the Australian wo...

03 Aug 2018 17:34
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Ricciardo: Red Bull departure one of the most difficult decisions to take
Daniel Ricciardo has described the decision to leave Red Bull for Renault next season as one of the most difficult choices in his career. Renault confirmed on Friday that the Au...

03 Aug 2018 14:02
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Red Bull thank Ricciardo for his dedication
Red Bull has offered its thanks to Daniel Ricciardo after it was announced that the Australian would leave the team at the end of the season. The 29-year-old joined the ene...

03 Aug 2018 13:37
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Ricciardo to join Renault
Daniel Ricciardo will leave Red Bull at the end of the current Formula 1 season and will take up a seat at Renault for 2019. Ricciardo joined Red Bull in 2014 and has taken...

03 Aug 2018 12:26
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Mercedes could delay new engine upgrade
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has admitted that the team could delay introducing its new engine upgrade. The Austrian has expressed surprise over rivals Ferrari's turn in pace, a...

03 Aug 2018 11:47
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Raikkonen: Many factors behind Ferrari's 2018 pace
Kimi Raikkonen says that many factors are behind Ferrari's improved pace in 2018, not just one single element. The Maranello outfit is in the hunt for its first driver&...

03 Aug 2018 11:05
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Niki Lauda recovering after undergoing lung transplant operation
Three-time world champion Niki Lauda is recovering after undergoing a "successful" lung transplant operation. The Austrian has been absent from the paddock in the last...

03 Aug 2018 10:36
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Hamilton: I switch into a different mode on Sunday
Lewis Hamilton claims that he switches into a different mode on Sundays in order to claim Grand Prix victories. The 33-year-old took his fifth win of the season last weekend in ...

03 Aug 2018 10:02
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Mercedes and Williams in discussions over gearbox deal
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has confirmed that the German squad is in discussions with Williams over a potential gearbox deal. Traditioanlly, Williams has designed and built its ow...

02 Aug 2018 17:22
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Raikkonen: My future is in Ferrari's hands
Kimi Raikkonen says that his future lies solely in the hands of Ferrari, and that he still is unsure where he will be next season. The Finn rejoined the Scuderia in 2014, but is...

02 Aug 2018 16:22
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Giovinazzi hails dramatically improved Sauber
Antonio Giovinazzi was full of praise for Sauber's C37 after the in-season Hungary test. The Italian racked up 120 laps for the Swiss team on day two, after driving for Ferr...

02 Aug 2018 15:13
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Horner plays down Red Bull's 2019 expectations
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says that the team shouldn't expect too much success in 2019, as it will be an "interim" year. The energy drink squad...

02 Aug 2018 14:45
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Hakkinen: Vettel's style closer to Schumacher than Hamilton
Double world champion Mika Hakkinen says that Sebastian Vettel's driving style is similar to Michael Schumacher's, while Lewis Hamilton's style is more "extreme...

02 Aug 2018 14:00
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Mazepin happy with "meaningful" running despite disruptions
Nikita Mazepin says that he put in some meaningful running during the second day of in-season testing at the Hungaroring despite being hampered by two car failures. The Russian ...

02 Aug 2018 13:25
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Norris willing to be patient over F1 opportunity
Lando Norris says that he is willing to get some free practice sessions under his belt to gain some Formula 1 weekend experience before making his race debut. The 2017 European ...

02 Aug 2018 12:41
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Kubica happy with progress since 2017 resurgence
Robert Kubica admits that he is much more comfortable driving a Formula 1 car now than he was 12 months ago. The Pole took part in the in-season test at Hungary for Wiliams this...

02 Aug 2018 12:14
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Renault against Force India becoming Mercedes B-team
Renault's Cyril Abiteboul has admitted that he is aware of the possibility Force India could become a Mercedes B-team, and has clearly stated that he would be against such a...

02 Aug 2018 11:51
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Russell: Run on hypersoft tyre was an incredible experience
Mercedes junior driver George Russell was left with a big smile on his face after setting an unofficial track record at the Hungaroring on Wednesday. The Briton was testing...

02 Aug 2018 11:15
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Mercedes won't get in the way of Ocon/Renault deal
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that Esteban Ocon would be available to join Renault next season while still remaining part of the Silver Arrows' junior programme. The Frenchm...

02 Aug 2018 10:30
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Tost labels Gasly a "mature driver"
Following his successful weekend in Hungary, Toro Rosso team principal believes that Pierre Gasly is now a "mature driver". The Frenchman put in an admirable perf...

02 Aug 2018 10:02
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Wolff: 2018 season a "marvellous advertisement" for F1
Toto Wolff believes that the tightness of the 2018 world championship is a "marvellous advertisement" for the sport. The Mercedes boss is heading a championship defenc...

02 Aug 2018 09:30
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Rowland: Young talent makes F1 break difficult
Oliver Rowland says that the current pool of young talent in motorsport will make it more difficult to break into Formula 1. The Briton is Williams' official young driver fo...

01 Aug 2018 13:48
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Magnussen defends Haas' test absence
Kevin Magnussen has defended his team's decision to skip the in-season test at the Hungaroring, claiming it is "a waste of money". The American team is the on...

01 Aug 2018 12:08
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Renault admit surprise over Ferrari's engine gains
Renault technical director Nick Chester has admitted surprise over the improvements Ferrari has made in its power unit. At the start of the hybrid era, the Mercedes engine was c...

01 Aug 2018 11:39
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Ricciardo: New deal will be done before Spa
Daniel Ricciardo has stated that his new deal with Red Bull will be finalised and announced before the summer break ends in August. The Australian is out of contract for next ye...

01 Aug 2018 10:41
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F1 teams' 2018 prize money revealed
The amount of money that each team will receive as a result of the 2017 world championship has been revealed, with Ferrari raking in the most capital. The Maranello squad finish...

01 Aug 2018 09:58
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De la Rosa warns against McLaren move for Sainz
Pedro de la Rosa is not sure an all-Spanish driver lineup at McLaren next year would be a "dream". Carlos Sainz is being linked with the seat alongside his friend and...

01 Aug 2018 08:41
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Renault hits back at Red Bull fury
Any niceties between Red Bull and Renault are now in the past. The two parties are splitting at the end of the year, with Red Bull moving to works Honda power. But tempers are...

01 Aug 2018 08:41
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Follow LIVE the second day of the 2018 in-season test in Hungary

01 Aug 2018 08:15
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Sirotkin 'calm' about F1 future
Sergey Sirotkin says he is not worried about his future. That is despite the fact that, in his rookie season, the Russian is dead last with the slowest car in the field. Sirot...

31 Jul 2018 08:30
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Three teams thwarting Force India sale
Three teams reportedly look set to make the sale and rescue of Force India more difficult. The Silverstone based team has been placed into administration, but there are several...

31 Jul 2018 08:30
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Vandoorne plays down Spa axe rumours
Stoffel Vandoorne says he is "very confident" he will still be a McLaren driver in four weeks' time. In Hungary, a rumour did the rounds that the British team wil...

31 Jul 2018 08:29
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Follow LIVE the first day of the 2018 in-season test in Hungary

31 Jul 2018 08:15
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Wolff looks ahead to Force India buyer
Toto Wolff says he is watching the situation at Force India very closely. With Mercedes, Sergio Perez and sponsor BWT all owed money, the Silverstone based team has been placed...

30 Jul 2018 10:47
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Verstappen slams 'sh-t' Renault engine

Max Verstappen has lashed out at Renault. In Hungary, the Dutchman was the latest to suffer due to a reliability problem with his Renault power unit. For 2019, Red Bull is swi...

30 Jul 2018 10:46
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Brown not sure when James Key will start work
Zak Brown says he does not know when James Key will start work as McLaren's new technical director. Toro Rosso owner Red Bull says it will not let the British engineer go, ...

30 Jul 2018 10:46
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Vandoorne axe within 2018 'unlikely' - Brown
The driver 'silly season' is racing on. In Hungary, rumours continued to gain strength that Carlos Sainz will be ousted by Renault, and replaced for 2019 by Esteban Oco...

30 Jul 2018 10:45
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Bottas plays down Wolff's 'wingman' comment
Valtteri Bottas his hit reverse gear after reacting angrily to the suggestion he is Lewis Hamilton's 'wingman'. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff used the 'wingman' ...

30 Jul 2018 10:45
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Winter testing in Bahrain not likely - Lowe
Plans to move winter testing for 2019 to Bahrain appear to have been derailed. We reported recently that, after the new track surface and freezing temperatures in Barcelona bad...

30 Jul 2018 10:44
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Ricciardo ready to announce Red Bull deal
Daniel Ricciardo and Red Bull are now ready to make an announcement about the future. Earlier, the Australian was flirting with a move to Ferrari or Mercedes, but it appears a ...

26 Jul 2018 11:37
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Williams to buy Mercedes gearbox in 2019
Williams will take a step towards becoming a Mercedes 'B team' in 2019. The once-great British team now has the slowest car on the grid, with its last champion Jacques ...

26 Jul 2018 11:37
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Alonso defends Vandoorne amid Sauber rumour
Fernando Alonso has leapt to the defence of his teammate Stoffel Vandoorne. It is believed McLaren is considering ousting the struggling Belgian in favour of young charger Land...

26 Jul 2018 11:36
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Ferrari move big risk for Leclerc - Vasseur
Frederic Vasseur says he is unsure how Charles Leclerc would adapt to life as a Ferrari driver. Monaco-born Leclerc is clearly one of the most highly rated F1 rookies in histor...

26 Jul 2018 11:36
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Red Bull not questioning Ferrari legality
Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull is not joining those who are pointing fingers of suspicion at Ferrari. For the first time in the 'power unit' era, Ferrari is now clearly ...

26 Jul 2018 11:35
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2019 to begin with testing in Bahrain
F1 will kick off the 2019 season with winter testing in Bahrain. That is the claim of Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, revealing that the risk of bad weather in Spain is the...

25 Jul 2018 10:09
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Ocon not yet guaranteed Renault seat
Carlos Sainz is not yet out of the running to keep his Renault seat for 2019. What is known is that Nico Hulkenberg is staying with the French works team. "I am still ple...

25 Jul 2018 10:08
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