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Archive: How Button achieved a rare Formula Ford feat

National
National
Archive: How Button achieved a rare Formula Ford feat

Why the Nurburgring 24 Hours is better than ever

GT
GT
Why the Nurburgring 24 Hours is better than ever

Sony reveals details of new Gran Turismo Sport link up with FIA

General
General
Sony reveals details of new Gran Turismo Sport link up with FIA

Is Forza still king of the gaming hill?

General
General
Is Forza still king of the gaming hill?

Justin Wilson obituary: 1978-2015

IndyCar
IndyCar
Justin Wilson obituary: 1978-2015

A different kind of racing game

Esports
Esports
A different kind of racing game

The making of GRID Autosport

General
General
The making of GRID Autosport

Adrian Sutil frustrated with 'joke' penalties in Formula 1

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Adrian Sutil frustrated with 'joke' penalties in Formula 1

Mercedes denies its 2013 Formula 1 campaign has peaked

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Mercedes denies its 2013 Formula 1 campaign has peaked

Italian GP: Grosjean says Red Bull uncatchable

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Italian GP: Grosjean says Red Bull uncatchable

From dreams to reality; the creator of Gran Turismo

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General
From dreams to reality; the creator of Gran Turismo

Silverstone completes refunding process after 2012 weather chaos

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Silverstone completes refunding process after 2012 weather chaos

Why rain will never stop play at Silverstone

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Why rain will never stop play at Silverstone

Abu Dhabi GP: Vettel takes control in second Friday practice

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Abu Dhabi GP: Vettel takes control in second Friday practice

Rosberg insists Mercedes is still pushing despite recent run of form

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Rosberg insists Mercedes is still pushing despite recent run of form

Kimi Raikkonen says he is as hungry as ever to win in Formula 1

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Kimi Raikkonen says he is as hungry as ever to win in Formula 1

Kimi Raikkonen: Staying at Lotus was the obvious choice

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Kimi Raikkonen: Staying at Lotus was the obvious choice

Indian GP: Button expecting no repeat of tyre issues in Abu Dhabi

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Indian GP: Button expecting no repeat of tyre issues in Abu Dhabi

Indian GP: Senna believes point shows Williams back on track

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Indian GP: Senna believes point shows Williams back on track

Indian GP: Raikkonen blames Saturday error for missing podium

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Indian GP: Raikkonen blames Saturday error for missing podium

Indian GP: Maldonado convinced more was possible in qualifying

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Indian GP: Maldonado convinced more was possible in qualifying

Indian GP: Nico Rosberg hopeful over strategy gamble

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Indian GP: Nico Rosberg hopeful over strategy gamble

Indian GP: Mark Webber expecting closer fight in race

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Indian GP: Mark Webber expecting closer fight in race

Indian GP: Nico Rosberg downplays rapid practice pace

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Indian GP: Nico Rosberg downplays rapid practice pace

Indian GP: Sebastian Vettel stays on top in second practice

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Indian GP: Sebastian Vettel stays on top in second practice

Indian GP: Sebastian Vettel goes quickest in first practice

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Indian GP: Sebastian Vettel goes quickest in first practice

Mark Webber will not move over Sebastian Vettel in India

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Mark Webber will not move over Sebastian Vettel in India

Grosjean plans to keep cautious approach in the Indian Grand Prix

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Grosjean plans to keep cautious approach in the Indian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton feels he is driving better than ever

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Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton feels he is driving better than ever

Ford exit from the WRC key to Latvala's Volkswagen's move

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WRC
Ford exit from the WRC key to Latvala's Volkswagen's move

Bruno Senna thinks 2013 Formula 1 tyres will suit him better

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Bruno Senna thinks 2013 Formula 1 tyres will suit him better

Senna confident he can still save his seat at Williams for 2013

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Senna confident he can still save his seat at Williams for 2013

Bottas: Young drivers need more mileage in Formula 1 machinery

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Bottas: Young drivers need more mileage in Formula 1 machinery

Korean GP: Felipe Massa eager to show true pace after grid breakthrough

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Korean GP: Felipe Massa eager to show true pace after grid breakthrough

Korean GP: I can fight Red Bull with Ferrari's race pace

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Korean GP: I can fight Red Bull with Ferrari's race pace

Korean GP: Toro Rosso's Jean-Eric Vergne furious over Q2 mistake

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Korean GP: Toro Rosso's Jean-Eric Vergne furious over Q2 mistake

Korean GP: Mark Webber celebrates 'near perfect' pole position

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Korean GP: Mark Webber celebrates 'near perfect' pole position

Kimi Raikkonen only cares about title, not final standing positions

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Kimi Raikkonen only cares about title, not final standing positions

Korean Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel aims to build on momentum

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Korean Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel aims to build on momentum

Japanese GP: Vettel gets the hammer down

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Japanese GP: Vettel gets the hammer down

Japanese GP: Paul di Resta stymied by clutch issue

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Japanese GP: Paul di Resta stymied by clutch issue

Japanese GP: Lewis Hamilton blames understeer for poor pace

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Japanese GP: Lewis Hamilton blames understeer for poor pace

Japanese GP: Webber slams 'first-lap nutcase' Grosjean

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Japanese GP: Webber slams 'first-lap nutcase' Grosjean

Japanese GP: Felipe Massa perplexed by tyre problems in qualifying

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Japanese GP: Felipe Massa perplexed by tyre problems in qualifying

Japanese Grand Prix: Mark Webber goes quickest in second practice

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Japanese Grand Prix: Mark Webber goes quickest in second practice

Japanese GP: Jenson Button fastest in first practice at Suzuka

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Japanese GP: Jenson Button fastest in first practice at Suzuka

Michael Schumacher to retire at the end of 2012

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Michael Schumacher to retire at the end of 2012

Felipe Massa still confident of retaining Ferrari seat

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Felipe Massa still confident of retaining Ferrari seat

Nico Hulkenberg silent on Ferrari speculation

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Nico Hulkenberg silent on Ferrari speculation

McLaren fully focused on titles after Hamilton confirmed exit

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McLaren fully focused on titles after Hamilton confirmed exit

McLaren: Lewis Hamilton contract offer was best in F1

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McLaren: Lewis Hamilton contract offer was best in F1

Sergio Perez 'could win first race' at McLaren - Martin Whitmarsh

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Sergio Perez 'could win first race' at McLaren - Martin Whitmarsh

McLaren downplays potential FIA flexi wing clampdown

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McLaren downplays potential FIA flexi wing clampdown

Michael Schumacher says motivation intact despite 2013 uncertainty

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Michael Schumacher says motivation intact despite 2013 uncertainty

Singapore GP: Mercedes hopes Q3 strategy pays off in the race

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Singapore GP: Mercedes hopes Q3 strategy pays off in the race

Singapore GP: Pastor Maldonado eager to end points drought

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Singapore GP: Pastor Maldonado eager to end points drought

Singapore GP: Lewis Hamilton beats Maldonado to pole at Marina Bay

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Singapore GP: Lewis Hamilton beats Maldonado to pole at Marina Bay

Singapore GP: Sebastian Vettel fastest again in final practice

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Singapore GP: Sebastian Vettel fastest again in final practice

Singapore GP: Mercedes unsure how much upgrades have helped car after practice

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Singapore GP: Mercedes unsure how much upgrades have helped car after practice

Singapore GP: Sebastian Vettel stays on top in second Friday practice

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Singapore GP: Sebastian Vettel stays on top in second Friday practice