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Miami to have "no impact" on Canada GP
Canada GP promoter Francois Dumontier has played down the impact another F1 race in North America will have on the Montreal event. It has emerged that Liberty Media and prospect...

03 May 2018 14:34
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Carey wants new F1 deal with Barcelona
Formula 1's CEO Chase Carey says that he wants to work on a new deal with the Circuit de Catalunya. The track has held the Spanish Grand Prix every year since 1991. Previous...

03 May 2018 14:09
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McLaren confirm Barcelona test line-up
McLaren has confirmed that it will run three drivers over the two-day in-season Barcelona test. The Woking squad will be running two cars, as it will not only be testing its own...

03 May 2018 13:08
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Pirelli announce compounds for British Grand Prix
Pirelli has announced which tyre compounds it will bring to the British Grand Prix later this year. The Silverstone event will host the tenth race of the season, and will be a p...

03 May 2018 12:57
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Video: Gil De Ferran on Alonso's Indy 500 charge
Fernando Alonso memorably took part in the Indy 500 last season and was in contention for the victory until an engine issue halted his progress. One of Alonso's mentors, Gil...

02 May 2018 16:34
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Technical director Zander leaves Sauber
Sauber has confirmed that technical director Jorg Zander has left the team with immediate effect. The news came on Wednesday afternoon, and just a number of weeks after the Swis...

02 May 2018 14:58
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Miami to take a vote on 2019 Grand Prix plans
Miami will soon take a vote on whether or not it will proceed with plans to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2019. Miami has long been rumoured to make an appearance on the F...

02 May 2018 13:42
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Abiteboul: One Hulkenberg mistake can be forgiven
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul says that one mistake from Nico Hulkenberg per year can "more than be forgiven". Hulkenberg crashed out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Su...

02 May 2018 12:43
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Hartley warns Alonso about tiring WEC campaign
Brendon Hartley says that Fernando Alonso can expect to feel tired following his World Endurance Championship campaign with Toyota. The Spaniard joins the Japanese squad for the...

02 May 2018 12:21
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Williams confirm Kubica and Rowland for Barcelona test
Williams has confirmed that Robert Kubica and Oliver Rowland will share driving duties at the in-season Barcelona test in two weeks. Kubica will also drive the first free p...

02 May 2018 11:54
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Magnussen: Midfield drivers have to be more aggressive than title contenders
Kevin Magnussen believes that midfield drivers have to be more aggressive than the drivers that are fighting for the world championship. The Dane was once again under fire from ...

02 May 2018 10:25
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Force India hail Perez as F1's most underrated driver
Force India has offered its praise to Sergio Perez, who claimed his eighth career podium in Formula 1 on Sunday. The Mexican passed Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas in a mat...

01 May 2018 17:15
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Renault "need to be prepared" for Sainz departure
Renault admits that it needs to have a plan should Carlos Sainz leave the team at the end of the season. The future of the Spaniard is uncertain, as a lot depends on whethe...

01 May 2018 16:32
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Leclerc not expecting points repeat going forward
Charles Leclerc says that he needs to be careful going forward, as he knows he can't expect to score points at every race for the remainder of the season. The Monegasque dri...

01 May 2018 14:45
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Tyre selections for the Spanish Grand Prix
Pirelli has announced the tyre selections each driver has made for the Spanish Grand Prix weekend in just under two weeks. Drivers had to choose from the medium, soft and super ...

01 May 2018 13:40
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Alonso: Baku performance "unrepeatable"
Fernando Alonso says that his performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was unrepeatable. The Spaniard's race looked to be all but over after the first lap, when he was invol...

01 May 2018 13:20
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Latifi, Mazepin and Russell to get Force India test outing
Force India will run with three junior drivers at the in-season test at Barcelona later this month. The Silverstone-based squad has confirmed that Nicholas Latifi, Nikita M...

01 May 2018 12:11
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Aero changes to improve overtaking approved for 2019
Aerodynamics in Formula 1 will become much simpler next season, as the sport's chiefs have approved changes in a bid to improve overtaking. In 2017, aerodynamic regulations ...

01 May 2018 12:00
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Formula 1 to host F1 Live Show on Twitter
Formula 1 has added to its digital expansion by announcing an F1 Live Show, hosted exclusively on Twitter. The show will commence at the next round in Spain and will featur...

01 May 2018 11:02
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Hamilton labels Azerbaijan GP as his "most difficult race"
Lewis Hamilton says that the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was the most difficult of his F1 career. The Briton took his first victory of the 2018 season around the streets of Baku last ...

01 May 2018 10:49
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Niki Lauda: "Drivers should pay for Red Bull crash"
Red Bull's drivers should have to pay for the damage to their cars after colliding in Baku. That is the view of Niki Lauda, whose fellow Mercedes chief Toto Wolff said after...

30 Apr 2018 13:34
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Denmark GP organisers meet Baku F1 boss
Denmark is still inching its way towards the F1 calendar. Organisers of a proposed street race in Copenhagen met with the boss of Azerbaijan's similar city grand prix at the...

30 Apr 2018 12:52
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Sebastian Vettel upbeat despite losing title lead
Although losing the championship lead to Lewis Hamilton in Baku, Sebastian Vettel was the more upbeat driver. Indeed, while Hamilton's won the race, it was only because Vett...

30 Apr 2018 12:01
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Eric Boullier plays down McLaren 'B' car hopes
Eric Boullier has played down hopes a reported 'B' car for Spain could be a silver bullet for McLaren. The British team has struggled so far in 2018 despite having switc...

30 Apr 2018 10:48
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FIA says 2018 Ferrari car '100pc not illegal'
The FIA has declared Ferrari's 2018 car "100 per cent" legal. Earlier, it emerged that F1's governing body had been in touch with the Maranello team amid suspi...

30 Apr 2018 09:20
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Hamilton snatches win in thrilling finale to Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to take the lead of the championship in what turned out to be a thrilling finale to the Grand Prix. His championship rival Sebas...

29 Apr 2018 16:04
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Lewis Hamilton admits Ferrari is the dominant force in Azerbaijan
After a gruelling qualifying session, Lewis Hamilton spoke his mind about the Azerbaijan events from this weekend. The reigning world champion admitted that Ferrari have the dom...

29 Apr 2018 13:23
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Hartley has apologised for the near-miss from Q1
Brendon Hartley has apologised for the incident in which he and his team-mate Pierre Gasly were involved in Q1. The strange moment took place at the end of Q1 before Turn 15. Ha...

29 Apr 2018 12:57
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Vettel storms to pole position in Baku
Sebastian Vettel claimed Pole position for tomorrow's Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. It's the first time anyone other than Merce...

28 Apr 2018 14:59
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Vettel quickest in FP3 as Ferrari show their pace
Sebastian Vettel was quickest in FP3 as Ferrari showed their pace going into today's qualifying session. The Ferrari man was three tenths quicker than second placed Lewis Ha...

28 Apr 2018 12:24
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Ricciardo on top after FP2
Daniel Ricciardo was top of the time sheets after the second Friday practice session, with a tight three team battle looking likely to commence come qualifying and the race...

27 Apr 2018 16:48
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Toto Wolff: "Ricciardo among best drivers in F1"
Speculation Daniel Ricciardo might move to Ferrari or Mercedes for 2019 is hotting up. In Baku, a paddock rumour is swirling around that the Australian has already signed a '...

27 Apr 2018 15:17
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Steiner: "Haas F1 must work hard to keep Magnussen"
Gunther Steiner says it's a "luxury problem" that Haas may struggle to keep Kevin Magnussen beyond 2018. Dane Magnussen said recently he hoped the American team wo...

27 Apr 2018 14:45
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Lewis Hamilton not worried about 2018 'crisis'
Lewis Hamilton says he is not worried about his current performance slump. The reigning world champion hasn't won yet in 2018, causing Jacques Villeneuve to surmise that Ham...

27 Apr 2018 13:53
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Lance Stroll rejects Felipe Massa comments
Lance Stroll has played down comments made by Felipe Massa about the struggling Williams team. Last year, the pair were teamed together at the once-great British outfit, but Wil...

27 Apr 2018 13:07
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Valtteri Bottas sets the pace in FP1
Valtteri Bottas set the fastest time in the first practice of the Azerbaidjan Grand Prix. The Mercedes managed to do an outstanding lap in 1:44.242. Daniel Ricciardo continued h...

27 Apr 2018 12:32
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Alain Prost sells Formula E stake to focus on F1
Alain Prost has sold his stake in Renault's Formula E team e.dams in order to focus exclusively on F1. That is the news of the French sports daily L'Equipe, reporting th...

27 Apr 2018 11:29
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Badoer visits Michael Schumacher 'regularly'
Luca Badoer says he has visited Michael Schumacher "regularly" since the F1 legend's skiing accident in late 2013. The former Ferrari test driver's comments co...

27 Apr 2018 10:52
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Struggling McLaren ousts technical chief Tim Goss
McLaren has reportedly ousted its technical director Tim Goss. The news, reported by Speed Week, follows a difficult start to the 2018 season for the once-great British team. Ho...

27 Apr 2018 10:29
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Kimi Raikkonen denies being Ferrari 'number 2'
Kimi Raikkonen has denied he is obviously the 'number 2' driver at Ferrari. Although the Finn has performed strongly in 2018, many believe Ferrari has clearly favoured S...

27 Apr 2018 10:08
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Jean Todt: "Alonso right to do Le Mans in 2018"
Jean Todt says he welcomes Fernando Alonso's decision to split his time between F1 and the world endurance championship in 2018. The FIA president told EFE news agency: &quo...

26 Apr 2018 14:09
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'Many races left for Sainz to demonstrate potential'
Carlos Sainz is still able to prove he can match Nico Hulkenberg at Renault. That is the claim of Sainz's Spanish countryman Marc Gene, who is an experienced Ferrari test dr...

26 Apr 2018 13:41
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Haug: "China a turning point for Max Verstappen"

China could have been a turning point for Max Verstappen, according to former Mercedes boss Norbert Haug.Undoubtedly a young sensation, the Dutchman came un der intense scrutiny...

26 Apr 2018 12:59
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Ericsson: "Sauber on equal footing with Williams"
Sauber is now racing "on an equal footing" with Williams. That is the claim of Marcus Ericsson, the Swiss team Sauber's Swedish driver. Sauber was F1's slowest...

26 Apr 2018 11:19
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Sebastian Vettel learned from 2017 Baku incident
Sebastian Vettel says he has learned from the lessons of Baku a year ago. F1 has touched down once again in Azerbaijan, where a year ago the Ferrari driver famously lost his coo...

26 Apr 2018 10:56
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Bratches: "F1 eyes new races in Vietnam, China"
Vietnam is still on track to join the F1 calendar in the future. That is the claim of Sean Bratches, F1 owner Liberty Media's commercial boss. "This is a street race wh...

26 Apr 2018 10:22
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Video: A lap around Baku onboard with Max Verstappen
Baku City Circuit will host the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend. Here's a lap around that track onboard with Max Verstappen. ...

26 Apr 2018 09:54
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FIA looks into legality of the 2018 Ferrari
Just as it surges to the front in formula one, the legality of Ferrari's 2018 car is coming under scrutiny. Marca newspaper in Spain says that after the Maranello team's...

25 Apr 2018 11:08
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Claire Williams: "We cannot win again without F1 changes"
Without changes to formula one, Claire Williams is pessimistic about the future of the British team she leads. Recently, the daughter of team founder Sir Frank Williams attended...

25 Apr 2018 09:37
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Chat about the 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix!
This is the chatbox to discuss all the events from the 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit!

24 Apr 2018 12:00
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Horner: "Red Bull can choose 2019 engine supplier"
Red Bull is in a position to choose its engine supplier for 2019. That is the claim of team boss Christian Horner, even though just a few years ago, the energy drink-owned outfi...

24 Apr 2018 10:46
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FIA considering changes to make pitstops safer
F1 is considering some mandatory changes in a bid to make pitstops safer. So far in 2018, as sub three second tyre stops become the norm, there have been several incidents cause...

24 Apr 2018 10:13
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Lewis Hamilton hints at long-term Mercedes deal
Lewis Hamilton has given the strongest hint yet that he definitely wants to stay at Mercedes. Although both sides have indicated they intend to sign a new contract beyond 2018, ...

24 Apr 2018 09:30
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Christian Horner wants Ricciardo decision by August
Red Bull wants Daniel Ricciardo to make his decision about the future by August. Big rumours are swirling that the Australian has signed a 'pre-agreement' to replace Kim...

24 Apr 2018 08:59
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Leclerc: "Ericsson doesn't deserve bad reputation"
Charles Leclerc says his Sauber teammate Marcus Ericsson deserves more respect. Leclerc is the Ferrari-backed reigning F2 champion, who entered F1 this year as one of the hottes...

23 Apr 2018 12:17
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Porsche waiting on engine rules before deciding on F1 project
Porsche is considering entering formula one in 2021. That is the view of F1 legend Gerhard Berger, who is now the boss of the German touring car series DTM. Recently, footage e...

23 Apr 2018 11:38
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Official denies Spanish GP future in doubt
A Spanish official has played down rumours the future of the grand prix in Barcelona could be in doubt. Barcelona's current contract is set to expire next year, and there ar...

23 Apr 2018 10:54
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Mercedes could help solve Williams cooling problem
Williams may be reaching out to Mercedes in a bid to end its 2018 car crisis. Under the technical leadership of former Mercedes chief Paddy Lowe, Williams' 2018 car is among...

23 Apr 2018 10:06
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Ferrari: "No racing for Daniil Kvyat in 2018"
Ferrari is keeping Daniil Kvyat so busy he has no time to race elsewhere. That is despite the fact that, since he was snapped up by the Italian team following his Red Bull ousti...

20 Apr 2018 13:06
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Honda quiet about Red Bull Racing negotiations
Honda is giving nothing away about the possibility of teaming up with Red Bull in 2019. Red Bull is openly flirting with leaving the Renault camp after this year, and buoyed by ...

20 Apr 2018 12:30
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Rubens Barrichello blocked from seeing Schumacher
Rubens Barrichello says he was blocked from trying to see his old teammate Michael Schumacher. The pair were at Ferrari between 2000 and 2005, but in late 2013 Schumacher injur...

20 Apr 2018 11:49
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Romain Grosjean: "Budget cap good for F1"
Romain Grosjean thinks the proposed budget cap will be good for formula one. The Haas driver thinks that if the massive spending of the top teams is curbed, the entire grid will...

20 Apr 2018 10:56
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Alain Prost: "Renault right to take risk with Sainz"
Carlos Sainz has been a positive addition to the Renault team. That is the view of team advisor and F1 legend Alain Prost, amid speculation the French team might try to retain S...

20 Apr 2018 09:57
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Whiting: "Ferrari will fix smoking engine"
Charlie Whiting says the FIA will not intervene over the issue of Ferrari's smoking engines. While arguably now with the most powerful engine in F1, Ferrari's 2018 power...

20 Apr 2018 09:13
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Nico Rosberg tips Hamilton to end 2018 slump
Nico Rosberg thinks his former Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton will bounce back from his current performance slump. Although the reigning world champion, Hamilton looked out of...

20 Apr 2018 08:29
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Steiner: "Haas F1 happy with current drivers"
Haas boss Gunther Steiner has given a strong indication that Kevin Magnussen will stay in 2019. Many pundits believe the Dane has the upper hand over Romain Grosjean this year. ...

19 Apr 2018 11:02
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Niki Lauda: "Hamilton will stay at Mercedes"
Lewis Hamilton will eventually sign a new deal to stay at Mercedes. That is the claim of F1 legend and Mercedes team chairman Niki Lauda, even though extended talks between the ...

19 Apr 2018 10:01
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Max Verstappen says he does not need psychologist
Max Verstappen says he is putting the Chinese grand prix firmly in the past. The Dutchman has been slammed in the media ever since running into championship leader Sebastian Vet...

19 Apr 2018 09:18
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Italian press slams Ferrari for using Raikkonen as a pawn
Leading Italian journalists have slammed Ferrari for continuing to run a blatant 'number 2' driver policy. Pino Allievi, the leading correspondent for La Gazzetta dello ...

18 Apr 2018 13:20
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Red Bull Racing expects engine penalties in 2018
Red Bull expects to take engine penalties later in 2018. Although winning in China, Daniel Ricciardo has also suffered reliability trouble so far this year and is already onto h...

18 Apr 2018 12:55
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