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James Roberts

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The unconventional route taken by McLaren's new academy chief

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The unconventional route taken by McLaren's new academy chief

Alonso: My age not a problem to stop possible 2021 F1 comeback

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Alonso: My age not a problem to stop possible 2021 F1 comeback

Alonso: Certain "lies" have spread about my F1 career

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Alonso: Certain "lies" have spread about my F1 career

Alonso: Hamilton has F1 weaknesses that haven't been stressed yet

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Alonso: Hamilton has F1 weaknesses that haven't been stressed yet

The life of an F1 substitute

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The life of an F1 substitute

Kubica: Lack of visibility in wet F1 German GP like rallying days

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Kubica: Lack of visibility in wet F1 German GP like rallying days

Russell wishes he'd been more forceful with late German GP pit call

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Russell wishes he'd been more forceful with late German GP pit call

Promoted: How secret simulations boost F1 performance

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Promoted: How secret simulations boost F1 performance

Heroes film exploring lives of racing legends to be unveiled in July

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Heroes film exploring lives of racing legends to be unveiled in July

First look at F1 2020's Vietnam GP construction, new facility

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First look at F1 2020's Vietnam GP construction, new facility

Mercedes F1's Wolff 'had quite a laugh' at Verstappen speculation

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Mercedes F1's Wolff 'had quite a laugh' at Verstappen speculation

Mercedes' corner speed nullifying Ferrari's F1 straightline edge

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Mercedes' corner speed nullifying Ferrari's F1 straightline edge

Surprise passes in Chinese GP Q3 prompted Verstappen to block Gasly

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Surprise passes in Chinese GP Q3 prompted Verstappen to block Gasly

Racing Point unveils plans for £25m F1 factory at Silverstone site

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Racing Point unveils plans for £25m F1 factory at Silverstone site

Review: Gritty yet cinematic Netflix F1 series doesn't disappoint

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Review: Gritty yet cinematic Netflix F1 series doesn't disappoint

IndyCar UK TV coverage moves from BT Sport to Sky Sports F1 in 2019

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IndyCar UK TV coverage moves from BT Sport to Sky Sports F1 in 2019

Williams: Rival teams' tie-ups are diluting Formula 1

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Williams: Rival teams' tie-ups are diluting Formula 1

F4 driver Fraga wins McLaren's Shadow Project Esports competition

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F4 driver Fraga wins McLaren's Shadow Project Esports competition

McLaren Shadow Project Esports winner to be decided at F1 team base

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McLaren Shadow Project Esports winner to be decided at F1 team base

Infiniti Engineering Academy Middle East final winner revealed

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Infiniti Engineering Academy Middle East final winner revealed

Giacomo Altoe and Daniel Zampieri dominate for Super Trofeo victory

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Giacomo Altoe and Daniel Zampieri dominate for Super Trofeo victory

Hardwick earns Lamborghini AM class title, Ockey wins race

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Hardwick earns Lamborghini AM class title, Ockey wins race

Kei Cozzolino and Afiq Yazid triumph in chaotic Lamborghini race

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Kei Cozzolino and Afiq Yazid triumph in chaotic Lamborghini race

Ryan Hardwick climbs from third to win at Vallelunga

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Ryan Hardwick climbs from third to win at Vallelunga

Altoe and Zampieri on pole for Lamborghini World Finals Pro races

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Altoe and Zampieri on pole for Lamborghini World Finals Pro races

Lauck and Ockey top Lamborghini World Finals Saturday qualifying

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Lauck and Ockey top Lamborghini World Finals Saturday qualifying

Lamborghini World Finals: ArtLine wins Pro-Am in Friday finale

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Lamborghini World Finals: ArtLine wins Pro-Am in Friday finale

Lamborghini World Finals: Leaders' collision hands Dorr car win

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Lamborghini World Finals: Leaders' collision hands Dorr car win

Lamborghini World Finals: Cecotto/Hindman beat penalised Piscopo/Proto

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Lamborghini World Finals: Cecotto/Hindman beat penalised Piscopo/Proto

Lamborghini World Finals: Antonelli wins, Vettel's brother fourth

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Lamborghini World Finals: Antonelli wins, Vettel's brother fourth

Lamborghini World Finals: Dorr's Scholze/Lauck win in thriller

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Lamborghini World Finals: Dorr's Scholze/Lauck win in thriller

Lamborghini World Finals: Clazzio beats British duo in Asia race

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Lamborghini World Finals: Clazzio beats British duo in Asia race

Magnussen: 'Really bad' mirrors leave F1 drivers racing 'blind'

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Magnussen: 'Really bad' mirrors leave F1 drivers racing 'blind'

Mercedes denies wheel rims caused 'F3' performance in Mexico

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Mercedes denies wheel rims caused 'F3' performance in Mexico

'Stupid' F1 fuel rules made Magnussen drive like 'grandma' in US GP

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'Stupid' F1 fuel rules made Magnussen drive like 'grandma' in US GP

Austin F1 practice: Lewis Hamilton fastest again as rain continues

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Austin F1 practice: Lewis Hamilton fastest again as rain continues

Russian Grand Prix FP3: Lewis Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2

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Russian Grand Prix FP3: Lewis Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2

Russian Grand Prix: Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two in practice

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Russian Grand Prix: Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two in practice

Russian GP F1 practice: Vettel fastest from Verstappen in FP1

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Russian GP F1 practice: Vettel fastest from Verstappen in FP1

Haas Formula 1 team 'got away with' risk-averse strategy

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Haas Formula 1 team 'got away with' risk-averse strategy

Lewis Hamilton wins F1 German GP after Sebastian Vettel crashes

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Lewis Hamilton wins F1 German GP after Sebastian Vettel crashes

Alonso: Vandoorne closer than other team-mates, including Raikkonen

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Alonso: Vandoorne closer than other team-mates, including Raikkonen

Williams F1 team traces cause of Silverstone qualifying disaster

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Williams F1 team traces cause of Silverstone qualifying disaster

Formula 1: Leclerc leads Sauber one-two in final practice

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Formula 1: Leclerc leads Sauber one-two in final practice

Formula 1: Sauber to halt 2018 car development next week

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Formula 1: Sauber to halt 2018 car development next week

German Grand Prix: Max Verstappen leads Lewis Hamilton in practice

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German Grand Prix: Max Verstappen leads Lewis Hamilton in practice

German Grand Prix practice: Ricciardo edges Hamilton in FP1

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German Grand Prix practice: Ricciardo edges Hamilton in FP1

Formula 1 drivers expect more DRS drama at German Grand Prix

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Formula 1 drivers expect more DRS drama at German Grand Prix

Haas F1 team to skip post-Hungarian GP test

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Haas F1 team to skip post-Hungarian GP test

Magnussen likens Alonso's team radio rants to Neymar football antics

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Magnussen likens Alonso's team radio rants to Neymar football antics

New Michael Schumacher exhibition unveiled in Germany

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New Michael Schumacher exhibition unveiled in Germany

Promoted: Infiniti Engineering Academy Canada 2018 winner revealed

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Promoted: Infiniti Engineering Academy Canada 2018 winner revealed

Why Williams can't compete with F1's big boys

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Why Williams can't compete with F1's big boys

Haas says F1 rivals have been lucky so far in 2018

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Haas says F1 rivals have been lucky so far in 2018

How Bottas can beat Hamilton – by the man who did it

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How Bottas can beat Hamilton – by the man who did it

How to get the best Canadian GP fan experience

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How to get the best Canadian GP fan experience

The varied excitement of F1's launch season

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The varied excitement of F1's launch season

The F1 demolition that will be tough to repeat

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The F1 demolition that will be tough to repeat

Nigel Mansell's verdict on F1's stars and its safety paradox

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Nigel Mansell's verdict on F1's stars and its safety paradox

Brazilian karter tipped as 'next Senna' joins Todt management group

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Brazilian karter tipped as 'next Senna' joins Todt management group