Formula-1 News: October 2016

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Championship standings after Mexico - GPUpdate.net

Penalty costs Vettel podium - Grandprix.com

The Mexican Grand Prix results were dramatically changed three hours after the end of the race, when the Stewards decided to penalise Sebastian Vettel for his actions on the wheel-to-wheel battle with Daniel Ricciardo in the penultimate lap of the race.

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Race Results (final) - Grandprix.com

Mexican GP - Race Results

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Lewis Hamilton v Nico Rosberg: How the 2016 title may be decided - BBC F1

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton trails team-mate Nico Rosberg by 19 points with two races to go. Can he still claim the drivers' title?

Read more: Lewis Hamilton v Nico Rosberg: How the 2016 title may be decided - BBC F1

Mexican Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel loses third place under dangerous driving rule - BBC F1

Sebastian Vettel loses third place in Mexico after becoming the first driver to be punished under a new dangerous driving rule.

Read more: Mexican Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel loses third place under dangerous driving rule - BBC F1

Lewis Hamilton: Honour to equal Alain Prost's 51 career wins - BBC F1

Lewis Hamilton says he "can't believe" he has moved level with legend Alain Prost in second on the all-time Formula 1 winners' list.

Read more: Lewis Hamilton: Honour to equal Alain Prost's 51 career wins - BBC F1

Hamilton took “massive advantage” by cutting turn one – Hulkenberg | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Nico Hulkenberg has added his voice to the complaints over Lewis Hamilton's tactics at the start of the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Vettel loses Mexico podium - SkySports F1

Sebastian Vettel has been demoted from third to fifth in the Mexican GP after being handed a 10-second penalty for his collision with Daniel Ricciardo.

Read more: Vettel loses Mexico podium - SkySports F1

Penalty hands Vettel’s third place to Ricciardo | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Sebastian Vettel has been stripped of his third place in the Mexican Grand Prix following his collision with Daniel Ricciardo.

Read more: Penalty hands Vettel’s third place to Ricciardo | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Mexican Grand Prix: Max Verstappen says he is 'not allowed to race' after penalty - BBC F1

Red Bull's Max Verstappen says he feels persecuted after a driving penalty dropped him from third to fifth at the Mexican Grand Prix.

Read more: Mexican Grand Prix: Max Verstappen says he is 'not allowed to race' after penalty - BBC F1

WATCH: Ted's Race Notebook - SkySports F1

Ted Kravitz brings you news on every team and driver following the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Merc nearly pitted Hamilton - SkySports F1

Mercedes have revealed they were on the verge of instructing Lewis Hamilton to take an emergency pit-stop from the lead of the Mexican GP.

Read more: Merc nearly pitted Hamilton - SkySports F1

Vote for your 2016 Mexican Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Who do you think was the best driver during the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.

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Sunday’s FIA press conference - PlanetF1

The top three finishers of the Mexican Grand Prix discuss the race...

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2016 Mexican Grand Prix tyre strategies and pit stops | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

A one-stop strategy was clearly the way to go in Mexico, even for drivers who started the race on super-soft tyres

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Bottas: Force India still faster - PlanetF1

Nine points behind Force India on the Constructors' Championship table, Williams drivers' Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa finished the race P8 and P9 respectively.

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2016 Mexican Grand Prix lap charts | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

The Mexican Grand Prix was a processional affair for long periods of the race. But differing strategies eventually produced a dramatic battle at the end.

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2016 Mexican Grand Prix lap times and fastest laps | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Daniel Ricciardo set the fastest lap of the Mexican Grand Prix while he was hunting down Sebastian Vettel in the closing stages of the race.

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Hülkenberg pleased to edge closer to P4 - GPUpdate.net

Nico Hülkenberg hailed Force India's efforts as he finished in seventh place in Mexico, enabling the outfit to stretch its gap over Williams in the fight for…

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Vettel expects no fall-out over Whiting comments | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Sebastian Vettel is not concerned about being charged with bringing the sport into disrepute after swearing at race director Charlie Whiting.

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Hamilton: I’m Going To Give It Everything I Got - PlanetF1

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Hamilton: I’m going to give it everything I got - PlanetF1

After cutting down Nico Rosberg's Championship lead to just 19 points with two races remaining, Lewis Hamilton has reiterated that he will be trying his utmost hardest to claim his fourth World Championship.

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'Vettel's a very frustrated guy' - SkySports F1

Max Verstappen has given short shrift to Sebastian Vettel's 'radio meltdown' during the Mexican GP, describing the Ferrari driver as a "very frustrated guy".

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Hamilton feared race was over after Turn 1 - GPUpdate.net

Lewis Hamilton feared he had blown his Mexican Grand Prix chances after suffering a heavy lock-up under braking for the first corner. Hamilton, who started…

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Vettel and Hamilton should have penalties – Ricciardo | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Daniel Ricciardo believes Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton should be penalised for incidents during the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Red Bull duo angered over Vettel incidents - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo were both furious with Sebastian Vettel in the wake of the Mexican GP with the former saying his penalty was unjust.

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Rosberg: Okay to be second - PlanetF1

While Nico Rosberg has always maintained he is racing for the victory and nothing less, he concedes it was "okay to be second" after an eventful Mexican GP.

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Verstappen: “Frustrated” Vettel should “go back to school” | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Max Verstappen hit back at Sebastian Vettel following their clash during the Mexican Grand Prix, telling his rival to "go back to school".

Read more: Verstappen: “Frustrated” Vettel should “go back to school” | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Vettel: What A Turnaround - PlanetF1

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2016 Mexican Grand Prix in pictures | F1 Pictures - F1 Fanatic

The 2016 Mexican Grand Prix in pictures.

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WATCH: Both Mercs off track - SkySports F1

Relive an action-packed first lap in Mexico where both championship protagonists, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, found themselves on the grass at the first turn.

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Follow The Mexican Grand Prix Live! - PlanetF1

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Follow the Mexican Grand Prix live! - GPUpdate.net

Starting grid for the Mexican Grand Prix - GPUpdate.net

Grosjean to start from pit lane - PlanetF1

Romain Grosjean is the only change to the Mexican Grand Prix grid as he will start from the pit lane after Haas changed the floor of his VF16.

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Live: 2016 Mexican Grand Prix | F1 Fanatic Live - F1 Fanatic

Follow the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix on F1 Fanatic Live.

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Grosjean to start Mexican GP from pit lane - GPUpdate.net

Romain Grosjean will start Sunday afternoon's Mexican Grand Prix from the pit lane, after Haas change his floor under parc ferme conditions. More to follow.

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Mexican GP LIVE! - SkySports F1

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Latest F1 photos: Sunday in Mexico City - GPUpdate.net

Pirelli moves Ferrari wet-tyre test in Abu Dhabi - GPUpdate.net

Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli has made a minor adjustment to its 2017 tyre development programme, the manufacturer moving Ferrari's wet test in Abu Dhabi back…

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When's the Mexican GP on Sky F1? - SkySports F1

The Formula 1 season continues live on Sky Sports this weekend - and there are a host of ways you can watch the Mexican GP.

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No changes to the Mexican GP grid - PlanetF1

For the second race in succession the drivers will line up on the grid in the same order in which they qualified as there are no penalties ahead of the Mexican GP.

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One-Stop Formula 1 Shop - PlanetF1

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Merc: Big Responsibility To Drivers - PlanetF1

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Merc: Big responsibility keeping it fair - PlanetF1

As Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton prepare for the run-in to the 2016 World title, Toto Wolff acknowledges that Mercedes have a "big responsibility" keeping it fair.

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Pérez optimistic of gains after Q2 exit - GPUpdate.net

Force India driver Sergio Pérez is optimistic that he can recover positions during the Mexican Grand Prix after he was eliminated from Q2 in Saturday's…

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Wolff not commenting on Petronas exit rumours - Grandprix.com

Toto Wolff is not commenting on reports Mercedes may lose its title sponsor.

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Promoter, mayor say Interlagos on track for 2017 - Grandprix.com

Race organisers insist the Brazilian grand prix remains on track for the future.

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Live: Formula V8 3.5 2016 round 16: Jerez race one | F1 Fanatic Live - F1 Fanatic

Join F1 Fanatic Live as we follow round 16 of the 2016 Formula V8 3.5 championship from Jerez.

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Wolff has no problem with Ecclestone, Brawn - Grandprix.com

Toto Wolff insists he can still work two of the most important F1 personalities of today and tomorrow.

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Saturday, October 29, 2016

F1 should consider shorter races – Button | F1 Fanatic Round-up - F1 Fanatic

In the round-up: Shorter races could attract younger fans, says Button • Haas to test new brakes in Brazil • Mercedes team member 'robbed at gunpoint'

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Saturday Press Conference - Grandprix.com

Mexican GP - Saturday Press Conference

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Saturday Team Quotes - Grandprix.com

Mexican GP - Saturday Team Quotes

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Hamilton needs Red Bull to attack Rosberg | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix pre-race analysis - F1 Fanatic

Mercedes and Red Bull have gone in different directions in terms of tyre strategy. But Hamilton needs their rivals to make life difficult for Rosberg.

Read more: Hamilton needs Red Bull to attack Rosberg | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix pre-race analysis - F1 Fanatic

Raikkonen: We were quicker despite underwhelming qualy - PlanetF1

After showing promising pace and topping the times during FP2, Ferrari were left disappointed as duo Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel couldn't keep up with their competitors during qualifiers.

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Raikkonen: We were quicker despite underwhelming qualy - PlanetF1

After showing promising pace and topping the times during FP2, Ferrari were left disappointed as duo Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel couldn't keep up with their competitors during qualifiers.

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Saturday’s FIA press conference - PlanetF1

The top three qualifiers discuss Saturday's proceedings and look ahead to the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Hulkenberg beaming after qualy - PlanetF1

After securing P5 on the starting grid ahead of tomorrow's Mexican Grand Prix, Force India driver Nico Hulkenberg was delighted at getting the full potential out of his car.

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Lewis sets up Nico's recovery - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he didn't expect Nico Rosberg to qualify alongside him on the front row for the Mexican GP.

Read more: Lewis sets up Nico's recovery - SkySports F1

Verstappen hoping supersoft start will give him the edge - PlanetF1

Selecting a different strategy compared to their rivals, Red Bull's Max Verstappen will start the Mexican Grand Prix on supersoft tyres after he qualified P3 during Saturday's qualifying session.

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Vettel seeking answers after “horrible” qualifying | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Sebastian Vettel described his qualifying session as "horrible" after slumping to seventh on the grid for the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Rosberg: It’s not pole, but it will do - PlanetF1

Despite not securing pole position in Mexico for consecutive years, Championship leader Nico Rosberg was pleased he was able to jump up to P2 on his last flying lap in Q3.

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WATCH: Hamilton v Rosberg - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the Mexican GP by over two tenths from Nico Rosberg and Sky F1's Paul di Resta examines where that time was won and lost.

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Hamilton Feeling Confident Ahead Of Sunday - PlanetF1

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Hamilton feeling confident ahead of Sunday - PlanetF1

Ahead of Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix, Drivers' Championship contender Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position as he pipped ahead of his team-mate Nico Rosberg in Q3.

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Hulkenberg explains “mega lap” for fifth on grid | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Nico Hulkenberg equalled his best qualifying performance of the year by taking fifth on the grid in Mexico with what he called a "mega" lap.

Read more: Hulkenberg explains “mega lap” for fifth on grid | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Ricciardo surprised by fourth in “terrible” car | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Daniel Ricciardo said he was surprised to qualify as high as he did given how poor his car felt during the session.

Read more: Ricciardo surprised by fourth in “terrible” car | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Qualifying Report - First Step - Grandprix.com

Mexican GP - Qualifying ReportBy Dan Knutson in Mexico City

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Qualifying Results - Grandprix.com

Mexican GP - Qualifying Results

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2016 Mexican Grand Prix qualifying and final practice in pictures | F1 Pictures - F1 Fanatic

Pictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix.

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Hamilton Takes Pole As Rosberg Recovers - PlanetF1

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2016 Mexican Grand Prix grid | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will line up on the front row for tomorrow's Mexican Grand Prix.

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Lewis Hamilton on pole position in Mexican GP qualifying - BBC F1

Lewis Hamilton takes pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix as title rival Nico Rosberg leaves it late to join him on the front row.

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Hamilton snatches pole for Mexican Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Lewis Hamilton did what was expected thanks to his form earlier in the weekend by taking pole position in a commanding way. Nico Rosberg was no match to him throughout qualifying, but a last gasp lap still put him second on the grid, ahead of both Red Bulls.

Read more: Hamilton snatches pole for Mexican Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Hamilton on pole, Rosberg second in Mexico | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix qualifying - F1 Fanatic

Lewis Hamilton took his tenth pole of the season in qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix, with championship leader Nico Rosberg lining up behind his rival.

Read more: Hamilton on pole, Rosberg second in Mexico | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix qualifying - F1 Fanatic

Qualy: Hamilton takes pole as Rosberg recovers - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton clinched his first pole position in Mexico while Nico Rosberg found some pace when it matter to join his championship rival on the front row of the grid.

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Palmer out of qualy with ‘cracked’ chassis - PlanetF1

Jolyon Palmer did not take to the track in qualifying for the Mexican GP after Renault found a "crack" in his chassis.

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LIVE! Qualy For The Mexican GP - PlanetF1

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Follow qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix! - GPUpdate.net

Live: 2016 Mexican Grand Prix qualifying | F1 Fanatic Live - F1 Fanatic

Follow the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix qualifying session on F1 Fanatic Live.

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Practice 3 Report - Traffic ahead - Grandprix.com

Mexican GP - Practice 3 ReportBy Dan Knutson in Mexico City

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Practice 3 Results - Grandprix.com

Mexican GP - Practice 3 Results

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Verstappen fastest in final practice - F1technical.net

Max Verstappen was the fastest man in the final practice session ahead of qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton was less than a tenth slower than the Red Bull driver, while Daniel Ricciardo followed up with the third best time.

Read more: Verstappen fastest in final practice - F1technical.net

Verstappen Hits The Front In Mexico - PlanetF1

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FP3: Verstappen hits the front - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen claimed the final practice P1 in Mexico as he was able to clear the traffic as 20 of the 22 drivers left the pits without seconds of one another - and complained of traffic.

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Max Verstappen fastest in Mexican Grand Prix final practice - BBC F1

Red Bull's Max Verstappen is fastest ahead of Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes have a messy final practice at the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Verstappen tops final Mexican practice | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix third practice - F1 Fanatic

Max Verstappen was quickest in final practice ahead of qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix, less than a tenth faster than Lewis Hamilton.

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Verstappen edges out Hamilton - SkySports F1

Mercedes were kept off the top of the timesheet for the second successive session at the Mexican GP as Red Bull's Max Verstappen pipped Lewis Hamilton to the fastest final practice time.

Read more: Verstappen edges out Hamilton - SkySports F1

Latest F1 photos: Saturday in Mexico City - GPUpdate.net

Verstappen puts Red Bull on top in FP3 - GPUpdate.net

Max Verstappen put Red Bull at the top of the timesheets during Saturday's final practice session for the Mexican Grand Prix, just ahead of Mercedes' Lewis…

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Live: 2016 Mexican Grand Prix third practice | F1 Fanatic Live - F1 Fanatic

Follow the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix third practice session on F1 Fanatic Live.

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LIVE! Final Practice For The Mexican GP - PlanetF1

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Mercedes team member robbed at gunpoint - PlanetF1

Mercedes have confirmed that a team member was a "little shaken up" when robbed at gunpoint in Mexico City in the build-up to this weekend's grand prix.

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Mercedes team member robbed at gunpoint in Mexico - BBC F1

A member of the world championship-winning Mercedes team is robbed at gunpoint ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Merc worker robbed at gunpoint - SkySports F1

A member of the Mercedes Formula 1 team has been robbed at gunpoint by two men ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Frank Williams battling pneumonia in hospital - Grandprix.com

F1 legend and team founder Sir Frank Williams is in hospital battling pneumonia.

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Rosberg defends silent tactic in title charge - Grandprix.com

Nico Rosberg has defended his decision to charge for the 2016 title whilst shutting himself off from the world.

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Brawn admits F1 top job appealing - Grandprix.com

Ross Brawn has admitted he is interested in returning to F1.

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Button hits out at misleading magazine quote - Grandprix.com

Jenson Button has hit back at a magazine cover that suggested Ron Dennis pushed him into retirement.

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McLaren losing Mobil to Red Bull - Grandprix.com

Red Bull has snatched a top, long-term sponsor from F1 rivals McLaren, it has emerged in Mexico.

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Friday, October 28, 2016

Brawn wants “to help F1 become better” | F1 Fanatic Round-up - F1 Fanatic

In the round-up: Brawn wants "to help F1 become better" • Red Bull taking Mobil 1 from McLaren • Palmer confident of 2017 drive

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Rosberg reflects on an ‘unusual’ Friday - PlanetF1

Finishing behind his team-mate Lewis Hamilton in both practice sessions, Championship leader Nico Rosberg reflected on a cold Friday in Mexico, calling it unusual.

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Ferrari “will be a big threat” – Rosberg | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix Friday practice analysis - F1 Fanatic

Nico Rosberg talked up the potential threat from Ferrari in Mexico but this season has shown they often flatter to deceive in Friday practice,

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Formula 1: Frank Williams in hospital with pneumonia - BBC F1

Formula 1 team boss Sir Frank Williams is recovering in hospital after a bout of pneumonia.

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Hamilton enjoying the Mexican circuit better than last year - PlanetF1

As the battle between Lewis Hamilton and his team-mate Nico Robserg arrives in Mexico, the Brit revealed that he is enjoying the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez much more than last year.

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Williams admitted to hospital - SkySports F1

Veteran Formula One team boss Frank Williams has been hospitalised with pneumonia.

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Vettel: Hamilton Has More In His Pocket - PlanetF1

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Vettel: Hamilton has more in his pocket - PlanetF1

Wary that Lewis Hamilton has more under his Silver Arrow, Times topper Sebastian Vettel posted the quickest lap of the day with a 1:19.790...

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Friday Team Quotes - Grandprix.com

Mexican GP - Friday Team Quotes

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Frank Williams recovering from pneumonia in hospital | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Williams has confirmed team founder Frank Williams, who has been confined to a wheelchair since 1986, is recovering from pneumonia in hospital.

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F1 urged to let drivers loose on and off-track | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Formula One drivers should be freed from excessive regulations on their driving and encouraged to be themselves according to F1 team bosses.

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Practicing in Mexico - PlanetF1

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Practice 2 Report - Ferrari City - Grandprix.com

Mexican GP - Practice 2 ReportBy Dan Knutson in Mexico City

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Practice 2 Results - Grandprix.com

Mexican GP - Practice 2 Results

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Vettel: Hamilton has more time in his pocket | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Sebastian Vettel suspects Lewis Hamilton can go quicker after beating the Mercedes driver by four-thousandths of a second in the first day of practice.

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Vettel Ends Merc One-Two Trend - PlanetF1

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Mexican Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel fastest as Ferrari threaten Mercedes - BBC F1

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel was a surprise pace-setter in second practice at the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Vettel pips Hamilton by tiny margin | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix second practice - F1 Fanatic

Sebastian Vettel put Ferrari on top of the times by a tiny margin over of Lewis Hamilton. in the second practice session.

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FP2: Vettel ends Merc one-two trend - PlanetF1

Sebastian Vettel finished the second free practice session on top of the times with a 1:19.790, beating out Lewis Hamilton by 0.004s.

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Vettel fastest from Hamilton - SkySports F1

Sebastian Vettel was the surprise pace-setter in second practice for the Mexican GP ahead of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton.

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Mexican Grand Prix: Full Practice 2 results - GPUpdate.net

Vettel edges Hamilton in second practice - GPUpdate.net

Sebastian Vettel edged out Lewis Hamilton during Friday afternoon's second practice session for the Mexican Grand Prix, with Ferrari and Mercedes closely…

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Make your 2016 Mexican Grand Prix predictions | F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship - F1 Fanatic

Who will be the first five over the line on Sunday? Make your 2016 Mexican Grand Prix predictions to win loads of F1 prizes this weekend.

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Live: 2016 Mexican Grand Prix second practice | F1 Fanatic Live - F1 Fanatic

Follow the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix second practice session on F1 Fanatic Live.

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LIVE! Second Practice For The Mexican GP - PlanetF1

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What's changed on the F1 cars? - SkySports F1

Sky Sports F1's Ted Kravitz scrutinises the cars at the Mexican GP in a special edition of Development Corner.

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2016 Mexican Grand Prix practice in pictures | F1 Pictures - F1 Fanatic

Pictures from the first day of practice for the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix.

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Practice 1 Report - A whole big party - Grandprix.com

Mexican GP - Practice 1 ReportBy Dan Knutson in Mexico City

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Mexican GP - Practice 1 Results

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Hamilton fastest in first practice for Mexican GP - F1technical.net

Lewis Hamilton was flat out of the block this morning as he set the fastest time of the first practice session in the Mexican Grand Prix weekend. Ferrari however were close towards the end of the session, less than 2 tenths slower than the pace setter.

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Alonso beats Sainz to Driver of the Weekend win | 2016 United States Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend result - F1 Fanatic

Fernando Alonso narrowly beat Carlos Sainz Jnr in the United States Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend poll - just as he did in the race.

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First P1 Belongs To Hamilton - PlanetF1

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Mexican Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton beats Nico Rosberg in first practice - BBC F1

Lewis Hamilton beats title rival and championship leader Nico Rosberg in first practice at the Mexican Grand Prix.

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FP1: First P1 belongs to Hamilton - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton set the pace in a cold opening practice in Mexico, a session in which Felipe Nasr's shattered front wing brought out the red flags while Max Verstappen's brakes caught fire.

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Hamilton ahead as lap times tumble in Mexico | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix first practice - F1 Fanatic

Lewis Hamilton was quickest as practice for the Mexican Grand Prix began in cool conditions and lap times fell by five seconds.

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Hamilton makes storming start - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton continued the momentum from his Austin win last weekend by setting the pace in first practice at the Mexican GP, with Nico Rosberg only seventh.

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Mexican Grand Prix: Full Practice 1 results - GPUpdate.net

Hamilton leads Ferraris in first practice - GPUpdate.net

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheets during Friday morning's first practice session for the Mexican Grand Prix, ahead of the Ferraris and Force…

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LIVE! First Practice For The Mexican GP - PlanetF1

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Live: 2016 Mexican Grand Prix first practice | F1 Fanatic Live - F1 Fanatic

Follow the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix first practice session on F1 Fanatic Live.

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Mexican GP Practice LIVE! - SkySports F1

Mexican GP: Will Nico Rosberg wrap up the title? - BBC F1

BBC Radio 5 live's Tom Clarkson and Jack Nicholls look ahead to the Mexican Grand Prix, where Nico Rosberg can clinch the championship.

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Hulkenberg: Renault switch focused on long-term future - PlanetF1

Nico Hulkenberg says his decision to swap Force India for Renault is one with long-term goals in mind as he reckons his current team will be competitive next season.

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Follow first practice for the Mexican Grand Prix! - GPUpdate.net

Alonso wants truth behind Dennis rumours - Grandprix.com

Fernando Alonso says he will understand within weeks what is going on in the McLaren boardroom.

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Gutierrez will learn his Haas fate in ‘two to three weeks’ - PlanetF1

While Guenther Steiner says Haas have not made any decision about their 2017 line-up, they will let Esteban Gutierrez know within the "next two to three weeks."

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Verstappen to tone down 'arrogant' radio - GPUpdate.net

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen says he plans to tone down his radio messages to the team in future races, as he feels that recent television brodcasts have made…

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Mexican GP: Sergio Perez excited by 'incredible' home race - BBC F1

Force India's Sergio Perez says it is "incredible" and "such an honour" to race in front of his home fans as he prepares for the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Johnny Herbert's Mexican GP Tips - SkySports F1

Sky Sports' Johnny Herbert doesn't expect Lewis Hamilton to give up his world Drivers' Championship title to team-mate Nico Rosberg without a fight.

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Silly season still bubbling in Mexico - Grandprix.com

The 2017 driver 'silly season' is continuing to bubble away in the F1 paddock.

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Rosberg bats away Ecclestone, Hamilton noise - Grandprix.com

Nico Rosberg says he is maintaining his focus, despite comments made by F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

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Verstappen responds to Marko criticism - Grandprix.com

While he may change how he sounds from now on, Max Verstappen says he will keep charging ahead in F1.

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Kvyat deserves Toro Rosso seat says Coulthard - Grandprix.com

Daniil Kvyat deserves his place in F1.

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Pirelli testing for some drivers unfair says Sainz - Grandprix.com

Carlos Sainz says it's "unfair" that some teams and drivers are getting early experience of Pirelli's bigger tyres for 2017.

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Gene Haas knew almost nothing about F1 - Grandprix.com

Gene Haas says his biggest lesson in 2017 has been how "complicated" F1 is.

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Arrivabene needs help running Ferrari says Ecclestone - Grandprix.com

Bernie Ecclestone has advised Ferrari to install an 'advisor' to help Maurizio Arrivabene run the great Italian team.

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Talking points for Mexico - SkySports F1

Malaysia should back drivers, not race - Grandprix.com

Money currently put into hosting an annual grand prix could instead support Malaysian drivers pushing to break into F1.

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F1 drivers against Ecclestone 'wall' proposal - GPUpdate.net

Formula 1 drivers have spoken out against Bernie Ecclestone's proposal that Grand Prix circuits should build walls around corners to discourage the field from…

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Drivers Dismiss Bernie’s Call For More Danger - PlanetF1

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Drivers dismiss Bernie’s call for more danger - PlanetF1

In the wake of Bernie Ecclestone's call for F1 to up the ante by surrounding the tracks with walls, Nico Rosberg reckons there are "ten other areas" the sport should rather focus on.

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Max To Tone Down Radio Outbursts - PlanetF1

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Verstappen to tone down radio outbursts - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen has vowed to keep radio silence after admitting the outbursts to his Red Bull team can sound "arrogant."

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When's the Mexican GP on Sky F1? - SkySports F1

The Formula 1 season continues live on Sky Sports this weekend - and there are a host of ways you can watch the Mexican GP.

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Vettel: Ferrari should not change approach - PlanetF1

Sebastian Vettel is convinced Ferrari do not need to change their approach despite admitting that this season has been up and down.

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Confident Lewis: Bring it on - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton insists he relishes the toughest challenges as he aims to hunt down Nico Rosberg, but worries reliability failures could still ruin his title charge.

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Driver sponsorship not a criteria for Force India - PlanetF1

Although Force India won't say no to a driver with financial support, Bob Fernley insists that will not be a consideration for the team when deciding Sergio Perez's 2017 team-mate.

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Nasr hopes to make announcement in Brazil - PlanetF1

Although Felipe Nasr has been linked to the vacant Force India seat for 2017, the Brazilian says there have not been any conversation as yet.

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Video of the Day: Häkkinen vs Coulthard - #3 - GPUpdate.net

Camera angles make F1 look slow – Button | F1 Fanatic Round-up - F1 Fanatic

In the round-up: Button: Camera angles make F1 look slow • Ricciardo: Drivers want tougher track limits • F1 on track for 2017 speed rise

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Verstappen “on autopilot” during pit stop error | 2016 United States Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Max Verstappen admitted he was "on autopilot" when he came into the pits without having been asked to during last weekend's race.

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Thursday Press Conference - Grandprix.com

Mexican GP - Thursday Press Conference

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Alonso in the dark over Dennis - SkySports F1

Fernando Alonso wants to find out in the forthcoming weeks whether there will be changes at McLaren this winter amid uncertainty over Ron Dennis's future.

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Max: No more 'arrogant' radio - SkySports F1

Max Verstappen says he will limit radio communications with his Red Bull team after admitting his race outbursts sometimes sound "arrogant".

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WATCH: Would Nico deserve it? - SkySports F1

It's a question which has swirled in the F1 paddock and the media for some time - would Nico Rosberg be 2016's deserving world champion given team-mate Lewis Hamilton's mechanical problems?

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Gutierrez ‘considering strongly’ other options - PlanetF1

Esteban Gutierrez hopes to have his future resolved within the "next two weeks" after revealing that Haas is not his only option for 2017.

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Mexican Grand Prix: Nico Rosberg says atmosphere with Lewis Hamilton is 'intense' - BBC F1

Nico Rosberg says the atmosphere between him and Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton is "intense" as the title battle comes to a climax.

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Thursday’s FIA press conference - PlanetF1

Sergio Perez, Esteban Gutierrez, Esteban Ocon, Marcus Ericsson, Carlos Sainz and Nico Rosberg faced the media in Mexico.

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Ocon ‘confident’ of his F1 future - PlanetF1

Linked to Force India and Renault with Manor also an option, Esteban Ocon says he is "confident" about his future in Formula 1.

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2016 Mexican Grand Prix build-up in pictures | F1 Pictures - F1 Fanatic

Pictures from the build-up to the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix.

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Rosberg ‘Focusing On The Things I Can Control’ - PlanetF1

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Rosberg ‘focusing on the things I can control’ - PlanetF1

On a weekend when Nico Rosberg could secure his maiden F1 World title, he concedes that it is not within his control, all he can do is focus on winning the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Formula 1: Will Nico Rosberg clinch a first world title in magical Mexico? - BBC F1

Nico Rosberg can clinch the F1 title in Mexico this weekend, but Lewis Hamilton is unlikely to go down without a fight.

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Bernie Wants Walls & Danger - PlanetF1

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Introducing the Red Ghouls! - SkySports F1

Check out pictures of Red Bull pair Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen as you've never seen them before from the Mexican GP.

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Ecclestone wants walls and danger - PlanetF1

Bernie Ecclestone is once again courting controversy as he has urged Formula 1 to take steps to make the sport more dangerous by surrounding the tracks with walls.

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Drivers dismiss Ecclestone’s call for more walls | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Formula One drivers have dismissed provocative comments from Bernie Ecclestone about building more walls around the outside of corners.

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Gutiérrez 'strongly considering' other options - GPUpdate.net

Esteban Gutiérrez says he is now "strongly considering" alternate options for the 2017 season, with Haas delaying any announcements over its driver…

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Williams set to confirm line-up on November 3 - PlanetF1

Williams will announce their 2017 driver line-up at their Grove headquarters on November 3, with Lance Stroll expected to be confirmed.

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Barcelona announces pre-season test dates - PlanetF1

Next year's two pre-season tests will take place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, kicking off on February 27.

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Williams to name drivers on November 3 - GPUpdate.net

Williams will announce its driver line-up for the 2017 season on November 3, the team has confirmed, with Lance Stroll set to be named alongside Valtteri…

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Palmer wants ‘mega race’ in Mexico - PlanetF1

With his Formula 1 future on the line, Jolyon Palmer is determined to do his talking on the the track as he looks to have a "mega race" in Mexico.

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Virtual Safety Car blamed for US GP anti-climax | 2016 United States Grand Prix Rate the Race result - F1 Fanatic

The United States Grand Prix didn't reach last years high after the Virtual Safety Car ended a crucial fight for second place.

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Barcelona confirms 2017 pre-season dates - GPUpdate.net

Next year's two pre-season tests will be held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from February 27 to March 2 and March 7 to 10, the track has…

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F1 journalists say Alonso best driver - Grandprix.com

Journalists almost unanimously agree that Fernando Alonso is still the best driver in F1.

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Red Bull atmosphere will not sour says Verstappen - Grandprix.com

Max Verstappen is sure the quality of his current relationship with Red Bull teammate Daniel Ricciardo will last.

Read more: Red Bull atmosphere will not sour says Verstappen - Grandprix.com

Wolff only wants to make money says Ecclestone - Grandprix.com

Bernie Ecclestone has hit out at the latest generation of F1 team chiefs, accusing them of caring most about money.

Read more: Wolff only wants to make money says Ecclestone - Grandprix.com

Team predicts nine second boost in 2017? - Grandprix.com

One team thinks lap times could be boosted by as much as an astonishing 9 seconds in 2017.

Read more: Team predicts nine second boost in 2017? - Grandprix.com

Perez waiting for Ferrari switch says Hulkenberg - Grandprix.com

Sergio Perez turned down Renault for 2017 because he is probably holding out for Ferrari.

Read more: Perez waiting for Ferrari switch says Hulkenberg - Grandprix.com

Palmer linked with Sauber switch - Grandprix.com

Jolyon Palmer is being linked with a potential move to Sauber for 2017.

Read more: Palmer linked with Sauber switch - Grandprix.com

Haas keeping driver door open for 2017 - Grandprix.com

Haas is currently leaving the door open for a driver change in 2017.

Read more: Haas keeping driver door open for 2017 - Grandprix.com

Gasly to be reserve driver in 2017 says Marko - Grandprix.com

Pierre Gasly will remain a part of Red Bull's F1 programme in 2017.

Read more: Gasly to be reserve driver in 2017 says Marko - Grandprix.com

F1 Report: US GP Review - SkySports F1

Watch the latest edition of F1 Report as former F1 team boss Dave Richards joins Natalie Pinkham and Marc Priestley to review the events of Austin and look ahead to this weekend's Mexican GP.

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Bernie: F1 needs more walls - SkySports F1

Bernie Ecclestone has suggested Formula 1 should build walls on racetrack corners to make the sport more dangerous.

Read more: Bernie: F1 needs more walls - SkySports F1

Video: Räikkönen's Mexico City preview - GPUpdate.net

2016 Mexican Grand Prix team-by-team preview | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

The popular Mexican Grand Prix had a less-than-thrilling race last year. But 12 months later the championship still in play

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Bernie: Would be a shame to see Dennis go - PlanetF1

Bernie Ecclestone says it would be a "shame" to see Ron Dennis go as rumours emerge linking Zak Brown to his CEO position at McLaren.

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How Rosberg can clinch title in Mexico - GPUpdate.net

Mercedes Nico Rosberg will enter this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix with a slim opportunity to clinch the 2016 Formula 1 World Championship. Rosberg…

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Mexico to be warm with high track temperatures | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix weather - F1 Fanatic

While air temperatures this weekend will only just break above 20C teams can expected much hotter track temperatures based on last year's experience.

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Retaining Kyvat Was ‘The Right Thing To Do’ - PlanetF1

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Retaining Kyvat was ‘the right thing to do’ - PlanetF1

Christian Horner believes handing Daniil Kvyat a second chance was the right move by Red Bull as at 22 years of age it is "too early to throw in the towel."

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Showers possible for Mexican GP weekend - PlanetF1

Although Formula 1 is expecting a dry Mexican GP weekend, UBIMET reports that afternoon showers "could not be excluded."

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Renault preview the Mexican GP - PlanetF1

Kevin Magnussen aims to get the most out of his Renault in Mexico while Jolyon Palmer wants get his talking done on the track.

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Tech-update from the American GP - F1technical.net

Teams have been working hard on their next year’s machineries as brand-new technical regulations are looming for 2017. However, it does not mean that they have completely abandoned this year’s development race.

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Mexican Grand Prix Guide - PlanetF1

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Mexican Grand Prix guide - PlanetF1

For all you need to know about the big news, the track, the tyres and the numbers that matter...

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Massa signs up for the Race of Champions - PlanetF1

Felipe Massa will start his life of retirement with an outing at the Race of Champions in Miami in January.

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Hamilton: I'm no quitter - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton insists "anything is possible" in what have been labelled his "three FA Cup finals" in the closing month of F1's title battle.

Read more: Hamilton: I'm no quitter - SkySports F1

Force India preview the Mexican GP - PlanetF1

Sergio Perez heads home wanting a good result in front of his fans while Nico Hulkenberg hopes Force India can improve on their 2015 showing.

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Ericsson interested in Force India seat - PlanetF1

Although Marcus Ericsson was the most likely driver to stay on at Sauber next season given his sponsorship, the Swede says he wouldn't mind taking the open Force India seat.

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Ericsson eyeing Force India move for 2017 | F1 Fanatic Round-up - F1 Fanatic

In the round-up: Ericsson eyeing Force India move • Ferrari 'focused on 2017 for a long time' • Alonso 'has friends in stewards' - Massa

Read more: Ericsson eyeing Force India move for 2017 | F1 Fanatic Round-up - F1 Fanatic

Video: Haas' Mexican GP preview - GPUpdate.net

Mercedes preview the Mexico GP - PlanetF1

As the Championship battle heats up, Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg discuss the upcoming weekend in Mexico...

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2016 United States Grand Prix team radio transcript | 2016 United States Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Daniel Ricciardo's engineer said he "would have beaten" Nico Rosberg had it not been for the Virtual Safety Car period. Here are all the team radio messages.

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Williams preview the Mexico GP - PlanetF1

Williams drivers Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas preview the Mexico Grand Prix...

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Haas preview the Mexico GP - PlanetF1

Ahead of the Mexico Grand Prix, Haas drivers Romain Grosjean and Esteban Gutierrez discuss the upcoming weekend...

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Latin America – Jenson Button & Tom Stallard On The Mexican GP - PlanetF1

Speaking ahead of the Mexico GP, McLaren-Honda's Jenson Button and his race engineer Tom Stallard share their thoughts on Mexico City's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez - a track famed for it's high altitude, hot temperatures and passionate fan-base.

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Gutierrez goes aggressive with Mexico tyre choice - F1technical.net

F1 tyre manufacturer Pirelli announced the individual tyre choices for this weekend’s Mexican GP. Some opted for a rather bold allocation while the three leading teams – Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari – played safe with their choices.

Read more: Gutierrez goes aggressive with Mexico tyre choice - F1technical.net

2016 United States Grand Prix Predictions Championship results | F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship - F1 Fanatic

Last weekend was one of the closest-fought rounds of the Predictions Championship we've ever had: 33 players tied for the highest score.

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Steiner eager to address Haas’ braking problems - PlanetF1

Being plagued by brake issues throughout the season, Haas boss Guenther Steiner has admitted they need to rectify the problem as soon as possible, even it means finding another supplier...

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Wolff: Challenge from rivals will intensify - GPUpdate.net

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is expecting the manufacturer to face a sterner test from rivals across the final three rounds of the season, after Red Bull's recent…

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Tech Corner: Focus on the RS16 - PlanetF1

Renault's development of the RS16 has been lukewarm and understandably so, seeing as the car is not much more than a replica of last years car albeit with a redesign to accommodate the Renault powerunit rather than the Mercedes.

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Team-Mate Wars: USA - PlanetF1

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Team-Mate Wars: USA - PlanetF1

In F1, the first person you have to beat is your team-mate. Andrew Davies' Team-Mate Wars returns.

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Ted's Race Notebook - SkySports F1

Ted Kravitz brings you news on every team and driver following the United States Grand Prix in Austin.

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Title leader Rosberg vows to 'keep it simple' - GPUpdate.net

Formula 1 title leader Nico Rosberg has vowed to "keep it simple" as he prepares to tackle this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix, where he could be crowned World…

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Audi to join Formula E, drops WEC programme - F1technical.net

Audi has announced a new motorsport strategy, in which it has outlined the termination of its FIA WEC commitment, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, at the end of the 2016 season. Instead Audi is taking up a factory-backed commitment in the all-electric Formula E racing series.

Read more: Audi to join Formula E, drops WEC programme - F1technical.net

2016 Mexican Grand Prix track preview | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Mexico's F1 track may have been neutered by its renovation but another massive crowd is expected for one of the most feverish races of the years.

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Video: Button looks ahead to Mexico - GPUpdate.net

Perez: Hulkenberg was my strongest team-mate in F1 - PlanetF1

Sergio Perez said that Nico Hulkenberg is the strongest team-mate he has ever had in Formula 1, with German heading off to Renault next year as he sees out the remaining three races with Force India.

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Interview: Gutiérrez on returning to F1 - GPUpdate.net

Esteban Gutiérrez returned to Formula 1 this season with newcomer Haas. There has been pace, promise, but still no points. GPUpdate.net caught up with the…

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Rosberg insists he will go for the victory in Mexico - PlanetF1

Despite only needing to finish P2 in the remaining races to claim his first ever Drivers' Championship, Nico Rosberg insisted that he will be pushing for the race win at every Grand Prix left in 2016

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McLaren-Honda keen to show progress in Mexico - PlanetF1

After a disappointing race last year in Mexico, Honda Chief Yusuke Hasegawa is hoping to show that they have vastly improved at this year's edition.

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Hamilton can still win title says Verstappen - Grandprix.com

Max Verstappen says it would be wrong to write off Lewis Hamilton's chances of winning the 2016 season.

Read more: Hamilton can still win title says Verstappen - Grandprix.com

Relaxed Massa eyeing next seat after F1 - Grandprix.com

Felipe Massa appears to have narrowed down his post-F1 options for 2017 to either a race seat in Formula E or the German touring car series DTM.

Read more: Relaxed Massa eyeing next seat after F1 - Grandprix.com

Sauber sabotage claims ridiculous - Grandprix.com

A wild rumour has emerged about the Sauber team and its Brazilian driver Felipe Nasr.

Read more: Sauber sabotage claims ridiculous - Grandprix.com

Verstappen needs patience to win again says Marko - Grandprix.com

Dr Helmut Marko has continued his criticism of F1 sensation Max Verstappen in the wake of the US grand prix.

Read more: Verstappen needs patience to win again says Marko - Grandprix.com

Sepang will still host 2017 Malaysia GP - Grandprix.com

Race organisers have admitted that scrapping the Malaysian grand prix would have legal ramifications.

Read more: Sepang will still host 2017 Malaysia GP - Grandprix.com

Five Memorable Mexican Grand Prix Wins - PlanetF1

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Five memorable Mexican Grand Prix wins - PlanetF1

After hiatuses between 1971-1985 and 1993-2014, the Mexican Grand Prix has had to be a host capable of producing quality F1 races rather than quantity. Ahead of Round 19, Planet F1 takes a trip down memory lane...

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Honda hopes Mexican GP reflects progress - GPUpdate.net

McLaren power unit supplier Honda is hopeful that it can demonstrate the progress it has made when the sport return to Mexico this weekend. During a…

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Hamilton Not Worried About Rosberg’s Reliability - PlanetF1

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Hamilton not worried about Rosberg’s reliability - PlanetF1

Trailing Nico Rosberg by 26-points on the Drivers' Championship table, Lewis Hamilton said that he can't be worried about his team-mate's reliability as we reach the business end of the season.

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Preview: Mexican Grand Prix - Round 19 - GPUpdate.net

Formula 1 heads straight from Austin to Mexico City for the 19th of 21 races in a record-breaking Formula 1 season. As usual, GPUpdate.net previews the…

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

'Ron won't go until McLaren win' - SkySports F1

Ron Dennis will not leave McLaren voluntarily until they win again, former BAR boss Dave Richards has told the F1 Report.

Read more: 'Ron won't go until McLaren win' - SkySports F1

Video of the Day: Häkkinen vs Coulthard - #2 - GPUpdate.net

Tilke designing new circuit in Russia | F1 Fanatic Round-up - F1 Fanatic

In the round-up: Tilke designing new Russian track • F1 'should go radical' - Abiteboul • Perez broke 'Verstappen rule' - Kvyat

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McLaren: Zak Brown is surprise name in frame to replace Ron Dennis - BBC F1

A surprise new name has emerged as a potential successor to Ron Dennis, whose position as McLaren chairman is under threat.

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Rosberg ‘blocking out’ thoughts of title win in Mexico | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Nico Rosberg says he is not entertaining thoughts of winning the world championship ahead of Sunday's potentially title-deciding race.

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Red Bull preview the Mexico GP - PlanetF1

Red Bull drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen express their views on the upcoming weekend in Mexico...

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Toro Rosso preview the Mexico GP - PlanetF1

Toro Rosso pair Carlos Sainz and Daniil Kvyat air their thoughts on the upcoming Mexico GP...

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In photos: Hamilton hits the half-century - GPUpdate.net

Lewis Hamilton became only the third driver in history to reach 50 Formula 1 victories after triumphing at the United States Grand Prix. Here, GPUpdate.net…

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Sauber preview the Mexico GP - PlanetF1

Sauber duo Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr discuss the upcoming Mexico GP...

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McLaren preview the Mexico GP - PlanetF1

After their double-points finish in Austin, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso preview the Mexico Grand Prix...

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WATCH: F1's maverick champion - SkySports F1

Find out more about James Hunt the racer and the man as F1 journalist Maurice Hamilton speaks about his new book to mark the 40th anniversary of the Briton becoming world champion.

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Boullier says Austin showed chassis strengths - GPUpdate.net

McLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier praised Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button's recovery drive at the United States Grand Prix, following a disappointing race…

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Haas delighted with success of team's unique approach - F1technical.net

Haas F1 Team owner Gene Haas has praised the success of his squad in its inaugural season. The Ohio-born businessman sounded positive about the unique approach his team took with its organizational model.

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Vettel says his Ferrari’s handling was quite ‘violent’ - PlanetF1

Disappointed not to be on the podium, Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel also revealed that towards the end of the USA Grand Prix he was suffering with a violent handling issue...

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Massa joins Race of Champions line-up - GPUpdate.net

Outgoing Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has joined the line-up for the upcoming Race of Champions, which will take place in Miami in January. Massa, whose…

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Lewis Hamilton’s 50 grand prix wins in pictures | F1 Pictures - F1 Fanatic

Last weekend Lewis Hamilton became the third driver in the history of Formula One to score 50 wins. In his tenth year of Formula One, Hamilton has never failed to win at least one race in every season he has competed in. Here are all 50 of his victories to date in pictures. 2007 McLaren … Continue reading Lewis Hamilton’s 50 grand prix wins in pictures

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The Mexican GP timetable - PlanetF1

The Mexican Grand Prix, which takes place at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, returns as the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg continues.

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Readers Theories: If Lewis Hamilton…. - PlanetF1

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Sauber to use year-old engines - SkySports F1

Sauber will use year-old Ferrari engines in 2017, rather than using the Scuderia's new power unit.

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Readers Theories: If Lewis Hamilton….. - PlanetF1

Do you buy Nico Rosberg's denial of playing it safe? Is Lewis Hamilton fighting a losing battle? Who was in the right during the Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso battle? PF1 are at it again with the best comments of the USA Grand Prix weekend...

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Sepang says no quick decision over GP break - Grandprix.com

Sepang, the host of the Malaysian grand prix, has warned there will be no quick decision over the future of the race near Kuala Lumpur.

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Rosberg aware of Mexican match point - Grandprix.com

Nico Rosberg says he is "aware" that he could be crowned the 2016 world champion as soon as this weekend.

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Italian press says Ferrari misses Alonso - Grandprix.com

Amid a difficult closing phase of the 2016 season, Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel are continuing to get a battering in the Italian media.

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Top ten pictures from the 2016 United States Grand Prix | F1 Pictures - F1 Fanatic

Ten of the best pictures which tell the story of the 2016 United States Grand Prix weekend.

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Gossip: Boullier says 'true McLaren' are back - BBC F1

Boullier says McLaren are back, Horner backs Kvyat, Nasr tipped for Force India, plus more.

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Sainz has long future in F1 - Grandprix.com

Max Verstappen may have won the popular vote, but a spotlight is also being shon on another bright performance in Austin last weekend.

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Horner praises Pirelli's 2017 tyres - Grandprix.com

The first real praise about Pirelli's all-new bigger and wider tyres has finally emerged.

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Ocon relieved to finish with damaged car - GPUpdate.net

Manor driver Esteban Ocon explained that he was pleased to reach the finish of the United States Grand Prix after picking up damage on his MRT05 during the…

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Malaysian Grand Prix: Sepang could leave F1 calendar over ticket sales - BBC F1

The Malaysian Grand Prix could leave F1 when its contract ends in 2018 because of competition from other Asian venues.

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Debating the 'Verstappen rule' - SkySports F1

Watch as the Sky F1 pundits debate whether the FIA was right to outlaw defensive moves under braking after growing criticism from drivers of Max Verstappen.

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The F1 Gossip column - SkySports F1

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Wolff: Hamilton’s Engine Blow-Out Still Haunts Us - PlanetF1

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Ericsson: Strategy gamble only points chance - GPUpdate.net

Marcus Ericsson felt Sauber's one-stop gamble at the United States Grand Prix was its only chance of claiming its first point of the campaign, before he…

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Wolff: Hamilton’s engine blow-out still haunts us - PlanetF1

Despite Lewis Hamilton winning the recently concluded United States Grand Prix, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff revealed that his engine blow-out in Sepeng is still fresh in their thoughts.

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Horner: Kvyat deserves chance - SkySports F1

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Daniil Kvyat deserved a new contract at Toro Rosso as it's "too early to throw in the towel" on a driver he axed from the senior team just five months ago.

Read more: Horner: Kvyat deserves chance - SkySports F1

Gasly to explore options after Kvyat development - PlanetF1

After Red Bull decided to retain Daniil Kvyat for 2017, development driver Pierre Gasly expressed his disappointed and revealed he will explore his options in order to get a drive for 2017.

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Malaysia consider dropping F1, but will keep MotoGP - PlanetF1

Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has revealed that they may stop hosting Formula 1 events, saying that their ticket sales are declining.

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Palmer felt Renault required team orders - GPUpdate.net

Jolyon Palmer felt Renault should have issued team orders to allow him past team-mate Kevin Magnussen during the United States Grand Prix. Palmer started…

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McLaren-Honda feels they’re back on track after double points finish - PlanetF1

With Fernando Alonso securing McLaren-Honda's highest ever finish with his P5 result and Jenson Button placing ninth, Honda's head of F1 Yusuke Hasegawa was delighted at their recovery after their nightmare in Suzuka.

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Brundle: Lewis masters the zone - SkySports F1

Oh dear, the Austin GP didn't evolve into the race it might have been.

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Sports minister queries Sepang's F1 value - GPUpdate.net

The future of the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix is in doubt after the country's Youth and Sports Minister called on the Sepang Circuit to focus its resources…

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Monday, October 24, 2016

Crossing The White Line: Never Assume - PlanetF1

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Crossing the white line: USA - PlanetF1

You know what they say about assuming...

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Video of the Day: Max's marshmallows - GPUpdate.net

Championship is “Rosberg’s to lose” – Horner | F1 Fanatic Round-up - F1 Fanatic

In the round-up: Title is "Rosberg's to lose" - Horner • Vettel too aggressive - Hulkenberg • Gasly surprised by Kvyat decision

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Nico Rosberg to 'keep it simple' in Formula 1 title race - BBC F1

Nico Rosberg vows to "keep it simple" over the final three grands prix of the season as he closes on the Formula 1 World Championship.

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Ferrari only the third force in Austin - F1technical.net

Ferrari could only be the third force over the course of the American GP weekend after the Italian team showed promising pace on a similar track in Japan two weeks ago. Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel grabbed the fourth place in the race while his team-mate Kimi Räikkönen was forced to park his car after his team failed to secure a wheel during the Finn’s final pit stop.

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2016 Mexican Grand Prix TV Times | 2016 Mexican Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Don't miss any of the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix sessions - here are the times for all of this weekend's action plus Formula V8 3.5 from Jerez in Spain.

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Winners and Losers: United States Grand Prix - GPUpdate.net

Lewis Hamilton claimed his seventh victory of the campaign but Nico Rosberg still controls the title race after bagging second position. GPUpdate.net presents…

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2016 United States Grand Prix driver ratings | 2016 United States Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Several drivers had cause to be thrilled with their weekend's work in Austin while others had a more trying time. Here's the F1 Fanatic verdict on all of them.

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Wolff Fears Late-Season ‘Volcano’ - PlanetF1

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Wolff fears late-season ‘volcano’ at Mercedes - PlanetF1

Although the relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg has been "good" of late, Toto Wolff fears there could be an end of season "volcano" eruption.

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Alonso could quit even with Mercedes offer - Grandprix.com

Fernando Alonso says even a plum seat at Mercedes or Red Bull would not convince him to stay in F1 if next year's cars do not excite him.

Read more: Alonso could quit even with Mercedes offer - Grandprix.com

Arrivabene rejects latest Ferrari rumours - Grandprix.com

Maurizio Arrivabene has rejected the latest round of rumours about Ferrari.

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Rosberg denies settling for second in Austin - Grandprix.com

World championship leader Nico Rosberg has denied settling for second place throughout the US grand prix.

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Malaysia may drop F1 over falling popularity | 2017 F1 season - F1 Fanatic

The CEO of the Sepang International Circuit has said the track may drop Formula One, having held the Malaysian Grand Prix since 1999.

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James Hunt's title: 40 years on - SkySports F1

Forty years after he conquered the F1 world, the James Hunt story remains as compelling - and colourful - as it ever has.

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Haas expected more from Gutierrez - Grandprix.com

Haas boss Gunther Steiner has admitted a question mark is hanging over Esteban Gutierrez's future.

Read more: Haas expected more from Gutierrez - Grandprix.com

Ecclestone defends comments about Rosberg - Grandprix.com

Bernie Ecclestone has defended his claim that Lewis Hamilton would make a better winner of the 2016 world championship.

Read more: Ecclestone defends comments about Rosberg - Grandprix.com

Nasr still denying Force India switch rumours - Grandprix.com

Reports that Felipe Nasr is in pole position to secure the vacant Force India cockpit for 2017 are gaining strength.

Read more: Nasr still denying Force India switch rumours - Grandprix.com

Gasly cannot understand Kvyat decision - Grandprix.com

Pierre Gasly has admitted he "cannot understand" why Red Bull overlooked him for a Toro Rosso seat for 2017.

Read more: Gasly cannot understand Kvyat decision - Grandprix.com

Renault ‘can postpone’ second driver decision - PlanetF1

With Nico Hulkenberg on the books for next season, Renault team boss Fred Vasseur has made it clear that he is in absolutely no rush to confirm the German's team-mate.

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Horner: 50/50 input from Newey for 2017 - GPUpdate.net

Christian Horner says long-time technical chief Adrian Newey is still playing a sizeable role in Red Bull's Formula 1 operation, ahead of next year's regulation…

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Four more drivers knocked out of NASCAR title fight | Weekend racing wrap - F1 Fanatic

Four drivers were eliminated from the NASCAR title fight while last weekend also saw the European Le Mans Series finale and Formula Ford Festival.

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Wolff: Austin becoming 'Hamilton country' - GPUpdate.net

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that Austin is becoming "real Lewis Hamilton country" after the Briton's dominant run from pole position to victory in the United…

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Sunday, October 23, 2016

2016 United States Grand Prix lap times and fastest laps | 2016 United States Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

A last blast on super-soft tyres allowed Sebastian Vettel to set the fastest lap of the United States Grand Prix by almost two seconds.

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Sunday’s FIA press conference - PlanetF1

The top three finishers of the USA Grand Prix

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Vettel blames VSC for not being on the podium - PlanetF1

Despite admitting that the race was an improvement from the qualifiers, Sebastian Vettel explained that the Virtual Safety Car didn't help their chances of standing on the podium at the United State Grand Prix.

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Alonso keeps fifth place - SkySports F1

Fernando Alonso has retained fifth place in the US GP after stewards decided to take no action over his late-race clash with Williams' Felipe Massa.

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Sainz hoping for Alonso penalty - PlanetF1

According to Carlos Sainz, Toro Rosso told him to keep within five-second of Fernando Alonso as the McLaren-Honda driver could get hit with a penalty for an incident involving Felipe Massa.

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Sunday Team Quotes - Grandprix.com

United States GP - Sunday Team Quotes

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Alonso keeps fifth as stewards take no action over Massa collision | 2016 United States Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Fernando Alonso’s fifth place in the United States Grand Prix has been confirmed as the stewards have taken no action on his collision with Felipe Massa. “I think that I was side-by-side with him, it’s not that I was coming from behind or any crazy thing. I was already side-by-side so it was not the … Continue reading Alonso keeps fifth as stewards take no action over Massa collision

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Vote for your 2016 United States Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend | 2016 United States Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Who do you think was the best driver during the 2016 United States Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.

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Massa and Alonso blame each other - PlanetF1

Former Ferrari team-mates Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa blamed each other after an on-circuit clash late into the United States Grand Prix...

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Verstappen: Loss of neutral caused Virtual Safety Car | 2016 United States Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Max Verstappen has revealed an inability to get his car into neutral prompted the Virtual Safety Car period which disadvantaged his team mate.

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Ricciardo satisfied with result - PlanetF1

Although satisfied with his P3 finish, Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo admitted that their plan was to overtake both Lewis Hamilton and NIco Rosberg at the start of the United States Grand Prix.

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Rosberg insists he didn’t play it safe - PlanetF1

Despite failing to mount a challenge in the United States GP, Nico Rosberg insists he was pushing "flat out" all the way to the chequered flag.

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Hamilton ‘had less power than Rosberg’ and was worried about reliability | 2016 United States Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Lewis Hamilton says he was worried about unreliability throughout the United States Grand Prix and was running with less power than his team mate.

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The USGP Story In Pictures - PlanetF1

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2016 United States Grand Prix in pictures | F1 Pictures - F1 Fanatic

The 2016 United States Grand Prix in pictures.

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Race Results - Grandprix.com

United States GP - Race Results

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Hamilton: I’ll Be Going For It - PlanetF1

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Verstappen: Unfortunate not to score any points - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen was unsure as to what caused his DNF at the United States GP, saying he heard "hard hits all the time", with Red Bull later revealing that it was a gearbox issue.

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Hamilton: I’ll be going for it - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton continued his fine form in Austin after winning the United States Grand Prix for a fifth time, closing the gap between he and his team-mate Nico Rosberg to just 26-points...

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Kvyat collects more penalty points for Perez clash | 2016 United States Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Daniil Kvyat is more than halfway towards a race ban after picking up two penalty points for his collision with Sergio Perez.

Read more: Kvyat collects more penalty points for Perez clash | 2016 United States Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Race Notes - Hamilton takes Texas - Grandprix.com

United States GP - Race Notes

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Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2 at Austin - F1technical.net

Lewis Hamilton has won the United States GP in a controlled manner. The Briton held onto his pole position and went on to lead Nico Rosberg to the finish flag, reducing his deficit in the championship to 26 points. Daniel Ricciardo finished in third position to complete the podium.

Read more: Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2 at Austin - F1technical.net

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver brings up his half-century of wins - BBC F1

How Britain's Lewis Hamilton has become only the third Formula 1 driver to achieve 50 race victories.

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Lewis Hamilton takes 50th win at United States Grand Prix - BBC F1

Lewis Hamilton cuts his championship points deficit to Nico Rosberg as he cruises to victory in the United States Grand Prix.

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Hamilton Back To Winning Ways At USGP - PlanetF1

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Race: Hamilton back to winning ways at USGP - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton's love affair with America continued on Sunday as he won his fourth grand prix at the Circuit of the Americas while Nico Rosberg claimed the P2 he needed towards his title challenge.

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2016 United States Grand Prix championship points | 2016 United States Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Nico Rosberg's championship lead is reduced to 26 points by Lewis Hamilton's victory in the United States Grand Prix.

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2016 United States Grand Prix race result | 2016 United States Grand Prix - F1 Fanatic

Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes one-two in the United States Grand Prix, with Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo completing the podium.

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Hamilton trims Rosberg's lead - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton has trimmed Nico Rosberg's lead in their battle for the world championship with a serene victory in the United States GP.

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Hamilton chips into Rosberg’s lead with Austin win | 2016 United States Grand Prix summary - F1 Fanatic

Lewis Hamilton scored his fourth victory at the Circuit of the Americas to keep his championship hopes alive.

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Sport on the BBC: The best of this week's action - BBC F1

This week's sport on the BBC includes the Test series between Bangladesh and England in Chittagong and the Rugby League Four Nations.

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Follow The United States Grand Prix Live - PlanetF1

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Follow the United States Grand Prix live! - GPUpdate.net

Live: 2016 United States Grand Prix | F1 Fanatic Live - F1 Fanatic

Follow the 2016 United States Grand Prix on F1 Fanatic Live.

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No changes to the USGP grid - PlanetF1

The 22 Formula 1 drivers will line up as they qualified on the Austin grid with Lewis Hamilton in pole position and Esteban Ocon at the back of the grid.

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Latest Formula 1 photos: Sunday in Austin - GPUpdate.net

Next Red Bull youngsters not ready for F1 says Horner - Grandprix.com

The 2017 grid is continuing to take shape, as the driver 'silly season' edges more crucial steps forward at the scene of the US grand prix.

Read more: Next Red Bull youngsters not ready for F1 says Horner - Grandprix.com

Button backs clamp down on moving under braking - PlanetF1

Jenson Button says the FIA's ruling clamping down on moving under braking is "common sense more than anything else."

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Next piece of 2017 driver puzzle will be Bottas - Grandprix.com

Valtteri Bottas will be the next piece of the 2017 driver puzzle to slot into place.

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Andretti still prefers F1 over Formula E - Grandprix.com

Motor racing legend Mario Andretti says he still prefers F1 over the pinnacle of motor racing's most modern of alternatives.

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Lauda hits out at Ecclestone's Rosberg comments - Grandprix.com

Niki Lauda has hit out at F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, insisting his recent comments about Nico Rosberg are "very unfair".

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Bosses worry about latest F1 racing rule - Grandprix.com

Two F1 team bosses are worried about further over-regulating how drivers do battle.

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Red Bull's Marko rejects wild Vettel rumour - Grandprix.com

A wild rumour about the future of Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has been quickly shot down.

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Bottas to remain at Williams as Stroll promoted - BBC F1

Finnish F1 driver Valtteri Bottas will remain with Williams and rookie driver Lance Stroll will be promoted to his team-mate.

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Pérez hopes for solution amid struggles - GPUpdate.net

Force India's Sergio Pérez is hopeful that the squad can rectify his ill-feeling with the VJM09, after he trailed team-mate Nico Hülkenberg during qualifying…

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Alonso: Q2 exit means McLaren can attack - GPUpdate.net

Fernando Alonso says that his exit from the second segment of qualifying for the United States Grand Prix means he will be able to attack midfield rivals during…

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United States Grand Prix: Weather forecast for Austin race - BBC F1

Tomasz Schafernaker brings you the latest weather forecast for the Sunday's United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.

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Horner: Kvyat deserved another chance - GPUpdate.net

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner says it was "right" to give Daniil Kvyat another opportunity to prove his credentials, following a tricky campaign for…

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Vettel cannot understand the loss of speed - F1technical.net

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel was astonished after the qualifying session by the speed of the SF16-H. The German could not deliver any answer for the questions why his car was not competitive after the strong and promising pace showed on a similar track in Japan two weeks ago.

Read more: Vettel cannot understand the loss of speed - F1technical.net

Renault: Nationality not the key for seat - GPUpdate.net

Outright speed, rather than nationality, will determine who completes Renault's driver line-up for the 2017 season, according to the brand's Managing Director…

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Saturday, October 22, 2016

Vettel hoping the race will be better than qualy - PlanetF1

Occupying the third row on the starting grid ahead of the United States Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel is hoping to bounce back after a disappointing qualifying session in Austin.

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Sainz happy to recover from ‘complicated’ FP3 - PlanetF1

After suffering two punctures in FP3, Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz was extremely delighted to have a recovered and put in a promising qualifying performance...

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Red Bull’s split strategy adds spice to title fight | 2016 United States Grand Prix pre-race analysis - F1 Fanatic

A split in tyre strategies between the front runners has added further intrigue to what already is a crucial race for the championship. Lewis Hamilton badly needs to trim Nico Rosberg’s points lead this weekend. A Germany-style race where he takes the win while the Red Bull drivers separate him from Rosberg would make his … Continue reading Red Bull’s split strategy adds spice to title fight

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Saturday Team Quotes - Grandprix.com

United States GP - Saturday Team Quotes

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Saturday’s FIA press conference - PlanetF1

The top three qualifiers discuss tomorrow's race and Saturday's proceedings...

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Ricciardo hoping supersoft choice will be an advantage - PlanetF1

Opting for supersoft tyres during Q2, Daniel Ricciardo will line up third on the starting grid tomorrow with the red-lined compound, while his Mercedes rivals and team-mate Max Verstappen will start on softs.

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Rosberg refuses to lose confidence - PlanetF1

Ahead of the United States Grand Prix, Nico Rosberg has revealed he is not concerned about lining up second on the grid behind his team-mate Lewis Hamilton.

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