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• Bottas rubbishes Mercedes exit reports

  06-05-2021 14:32 via skysports.com
  
  Valtteri Bottas has rubbished reports that he could be replaced by Mercedes during the 2021 Formula 1 season, calling them "bull****".
  
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• Red Bull hire more Mercedes engine staff

  06-05-2021 12:15 via skysports.com
  
  Red Bull have announced further appointments from Mercedes to their new engine programme as the team continue to ramp up their plans for 2022 and beyond.
  
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• F1 build-up: Drivers arrive for Spanish GP | Mercedes on 'foolish' stop

  06-05-2021 11:00 via skysports.com
  
  The latest from the F1 Gossip Column ahead of the Spanish GP, including updates on Mercedes, Alpine and Aston Martin.
  
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• How Liberty’s F1 vision lured Alonso back – and why his faith in his speed is unshaken | Interview

  06-05-2021 10:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fernando Alonso explains how Liberty Media's changes to Formula 1 led to his comeback, and why he's playing the long game at Alpine.
  
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• Cooler weather in Barcelona for Spanish GP and chance of rain on race day | 2021 Spanish Grand Prix weather

  06-05-2021 09:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A change of date means cooler conditions are expected for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, and the race itself could see a few rain showers.
  
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• Tsunoda puzzled as he and Gasly give “opposite feedback” on car | RaceFans Round-up

  06-05-2021 01:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the round-up: Tsunoda puzzled as he and Gasly give "opposite feedback" on car • Alonso rues lack of fans at home return • Mosley film hits cinemas in July
  
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• F1 Gossip: Mercedes on 'foolish' stop | Vettel gets upgrades

  05-05-2021 20:00 via skysports.com
  
  The latest from the F1 Gossip Column ahead of the Spanish GP, including updates on Mercedes, Alpine and Aston Martin.
  
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• Romain Grosjean given Mercedes test run F1 swansong at French Grand Prix

  05-05-2021 16:56 via theguardian.com
  
  Grosjean gets final F1 return seven months after horror crashFrench driver given use of Lewis Hamilton’s 2019 carRomain Grosjean is to make a final return to Formula One, just as he had hoped he might in the aftermath of the crash that ended his racing career in the sport. Grosjean was almost killed when his Haas was engulfed in flames during an accident at the Bahrain Grand Prix last November. The Mercedes team had promised him a drive when he recovered and have delivered. Grosjean is set
  
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• Alonso: I can’t afford to qualify poorly again at Catalunya and Monaco | 2021 Spanish Grand Prix

  05-05-2021 14:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fernando Alonso says he must raise his game in qualifying as overtaking will be especially difficult at the next two circuits F1 visits.
  
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• Not just a fans’ pipe dream: Why live F1 should return to free TV | RacingLines

  05-05-2021 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Formula 1's pay television deals put short-term profit before long-term popularity. It's time for a rethink.
  
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• I’d wish my Bahrain crash on no one but it also made my life better – Grosjean | 2021 F1 season

  05-05-2021 10:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Romain Grosjean experienced 'difficult phases' in the weeks after his shocking Bahrain Grand Prix crash, which he worked through with his psychologist.
  
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• “Weird” new turn 10 at Catalunya may make passing harder, warns Norris | 2021 Spanish Grand Prix

  05-05-2021 09:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lando Norris is concerned the Circuit de Catalunya's new turn 10 may make overtaking harder, and doubts removing the chicane would improve matters either.
  
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• Mercedes confirm plans for Grosjean’s first F1 test since Bahrain crash | 2021 F1 season

  05-05-2021 09:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mercedes will give Romain Grosjean two opportunities to drive one of their world-championship winning cars next month.
  
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• Grosjean to make F1 return in Mercedes test

  05-05-2021 08:58 via skysports.com
  
  Romain Grosjean will make an emotional return to an F1 car for the first time since his terrifying accident in the 2020 Bahrain GP in a special test for Mercedes next month.
  
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• Pirelli’s tyre choice for Portuguese GP wasn’t “too hard”, Hamilton concedes | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  05-05-2021 08:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lewis Hamilton changed his opinion about Pirelli's choice of tyres for the Portuguese Grand Prix following his victory in Sunday's race.
  
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• Five years on: The evolution of Max Verstappen

  05-05-2021 07:00 via skysports.com
  
  In 2016, Max Verstappen broke F1 records by pulling off a Spanish GP win on his teenage Red Bull debut. Five years on, he's back as a title challenger.
  
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• Perez’s performance “really coming together” at Red Bull – Horner | RaceFans Round-up

  05-05-2021 01:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the round-up: Perez's performance "really coming together" at Red Bull - Horner • Monaco confirms fans for FE and F1 races • Wilson returns to Indy 500 • Horner doubts Bottas will lose Mercedes drive this year
  
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• Monaco Grand Prix: Grandstands to be open for up to 7,500 spectators

  04-05-2021 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Monaco is to open grandstands to the public at its grand prix this month.
  
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• How Hamilton’s one-shot overtakes handed him a tyre life advantage | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  04-05-2021 14:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lewis Hamilton's ability to execute overtaking moves cleanly and quickly also gives him a tyre advantage, his team believe.
  
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• Max Verstappen: Red Bull driver defends Portuguese Grand Prix performance

  04-05-2021 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Max Verstappen says second place at the Portuguese Grand Prix was the most he and Red Bull could have achieved.
  
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• Practice outing and 18-inch tyre test for Kubica in Spain | 2021 Spanish Grand Prix

  04-05-2021 13:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Robert Kubica will return to the cockpit of the Alfa Romeo in first practice for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, while Roy Nissany will drive for Williams.
  
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• Who are the top F1 juniors bidding for a grand prix debut in 2022? | 2021 F1 season

  04-05-2021 13:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As the new Formula 3 season begins this weekend, we assess which Formula 1 teams' junior drivers have the best chance of going all the way to the top.
  
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• F1 speeds on to Spanish GP: When to watch on Sky

  04-05-2021 12:00 via skysports.com
  
  Formula 1 2021 is speeding on to Barcelona this weekend as a hugely competitive season takes on its first double header - with Lewis Hamilton hoping to extend his narrow early title lead over Max Verstappen.
  
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• 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix Star Performers | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  04-05-2021 09:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Esteban Ocon, Lando Norris and Mick Schumacher were RaceFans' Star Performers of the Portuguese Grand Prix. Here's why.
  
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• Race gains encourage Ricciardo after ‘unacceptable’ qualifying performance | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  04-05-2021 08:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Daniel Ricciardo says his recovery drive in the Portuguese Grand Prix helped him understand how to improve his performance in the McLaren.
  
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• Vettel is getting to grips with Aston Martin “a bit slower than I would like” | RaceFans Round-up

  04-05-2021 01:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the round-up: Vettel is getting to grips with Aston Martin "a bit slower than I would like" • Bobby Unser dies • Spanish GP open to 1,000 fans
  
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• Brundle's verdict on Hamilton's win & Red Bull's claim

  03-05-2021 19:17 via skysports.com
  
  We've been rather spoiled of late I guess with close and unpredictable racing in F1, and my overall feeling after Sunday's race in spectacular Portimao was that it was a touch steady.
  
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• We don’t know why we were so quick in Portugal, admits Alonso | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  03-05-2021 18:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fernando Alonso says it isn't immediately obvious why Alpine enjoyed their most competitive weekend of the season so far in Portugal.
  
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• 2021 Spanish Grand Prix TV Times | 2021 Spanish Grand Prix

  03-05-2021 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's race week! Formula 1 heads to Circuit de Catalunya this weekend and the Formula 3 season begins. Here's how to watch the Spanish Grand Prix and more.
  
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• Sainz says top-five finish was possible after first no-score for Ferrari | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  03-05-2021 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Carlos Sainz Jnr admitted he was upset with his first point-less finish for Ferrari in a race where he believes a top five result was possible.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen salute mutual respect after latest battle

  03-05-2021 15:31 via theguardian.com
  
  Pair went wheel to wheel again at Portuguese Grand PrixVerstappen: ‘I have full trust in Lewis, we give each other space’Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have both saluted the hard but fair racing that has characterised their close rivalry so far in a highly competitive Formula One season. The two drivers once more went head to head at the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday with Hamilton coming out on top and after they had battled wheel to wheel both drivers expressed a mutual respect
  
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• Mercedes admit they called Bottas in too early for final pit stop | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  03-05-2021 14:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mercedes CEO Toto Wolff admits the team 'had a bit of a stupid moment' by bringing Valtteri Bottas into the pits too early in their bid to score the fastest lap bonus point.
  
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• Norris “doing the best job I’ve done” as he leads midfield home again | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  03-05-2021 14:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lando Norris says his confidence is growing in his third year in Formula 1, and he feels better able to take advantage when faster rivals slip up.
  
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• Williams’ longest-ever point-less run reaches 30 races in a row | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix stats and facts

  03-05-2021 13:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While Williams have gone 30 races in a row without scoring a point, McLaren is the only team to have scored with both cars in every race this year.
  
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• Paddock Diary: Portuguese Grand Prix part two | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  03-05-2021 12:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  F1 makes much of its apparent unity between the sport's bosses and teams, but the latest behind-the-scenes dispute shows it's not always the case.
  
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• How Hamilton exploited Verstappen’s error to win – and ensured he won’t forget it | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix review

  03-05-2021 11:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lewis Hamilton pounced on a momentary error by Max Verstappen to grab his second win of the season in Portugal - and didn't let his rival forget the mistake afterwards.
  
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• Verstappen responds to Rosberg, explains Hamilton 'trust'

  03-05-2021 10:25 via skysports.com
  
  Max Verstappen has responded to Nico Rosberg's comments about "how good" Lewis Hamilton is, while also explaining that it's "really cool" that the two 2021 F1 rivals "trust" each other after another feisty but fair wheel-to-wheel battle at the Portuguese GP.
  
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• “I hope we don’t come back” to Algarve circuit – Verstappen | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  03-05-2021 09:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Max Verstappen said he doesn't want to return to Portugal's Autodromo do Algarve after finishing second in yesterday's race.
  
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• Hamilton and Verstappen trust each other to keep it clean after third scrap in three races | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  03-05-2021 08:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen expect each other to keep racing hard but cleanly after the points leaders swapped places twice in yesterday's race.
  
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• Hamilton explains errors that prompted 'awesome' fightback

  03-05-2021 08:22 via skysports.com
  
  Lewis Hamilton has explained how he overcame his own mistakes to brilliantly win the Portuguese GP - and why he is enjoying the "awesome" battle between Mercedes and Red Bull at the start of F1 2021.
  
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• McLaren SP’s O’Ward clinches first IndyCar win – and F1 test chance | IndyCar

  03-05-2021 01:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  McLaren SP driver Patricio O'Ward has clinched his first IndyCar victory - and with it the chance to test their F1 car later this year.
  
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• Alpine can now fight “cars that were quicker than us” – Ocon | RaceFans Round-up

  03-05-2021 01:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the round-up: Alpine can now fight "cars that were quicker than us" - Ocon • Alfa Romeo not quick enough for points in Portugal - Giovinazzi
  
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• Fittipaldi apologises for triggering six-car pile-up before start of race | IndyCar

  03-05-2021 00:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pietro Fittipaldi apologised after triggering a crash which involved six cars as today's IndyCar race began at Texas Motor Speedway.
  
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• Russell has 2019 flashbacks after “incredible struggle” at windy Algarve | 2021 F1 season

  02-05-2021 23:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  George Russell described his Portuguese Grand Prix as "an incredible struggle" after falling from 11th on the grid to finish 16th.
  
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• Red Bull complaints over “brutal” track limits calls cut no ice with FIA | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  02-05-2021 22:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi dismissed Red Bull's complaints over track limits decisions during the Portuguese Grand Prix weekend.
  
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• Vote for your 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  02-05-2021 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Who was the best driver during the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
  
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• 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  02-05-2021 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Portuguese Grand Prix was decided by teams' understanding of tyres - and their ability to execute a one-stop strategy in the best way.
  
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• Alfa Romeo unsuccessful in bid to regain Raikkonen’s lost Imola points | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  02-05-2021 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alfa Romeo's attempt to have Kimi Raikkonen's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix penalty overturned has failed.
  
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• Bottas has “no idea” why he couldn’t match Hamilton and Verstappen on medium tyres | 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix

  02-05-2021 19:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A disappointed Valtteri Bottas was puzzled by the performance of his tyres again as he fell from pole position to finish third in the Portuguese Grand Prix.
  
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• 'Gladiator' Alonso finds F1 spark with 'angry' comeback

  02-05-2021 19:45 via skysports.com
  
  Fernando Alonso said he drove with "anger" at the Portuguese GP as the two-time world champion bounced back from a disappointing qualifying and showed signs of his 'gladiator' form of old in an improved Alpine car.
  
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