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News - 12 March 2014
Formula 1 on the BBC in 2014
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12 March - 04:38 - BBC Formula One Details of the BBC's 2014 Formula 1 coverage across television, radio, online and mobile. |
Ferrari pair target podium
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12 March - 02:44 - Planet-F1 Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso have set their sights on finishing on the podium at the season opener at Australia... |
Australian GP press conf schedule
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12 March - 02:18 - Planet-F1 Defending champion Seb Vettel and perennial challengers Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton will kick off the 2014 press conferences... |
Nico: Lewis friendship will survive F1 battle
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12 March - 12:41 - Planet-F1 Nico Rosberg insists he has no qualms about going head-to-head with his friend Lewis Hamilton for the World Championship this year... |
Button: It's going to be emotional
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12 March - 10:02 - Planet-F1 Emotions will be running high for Jenson Button at the Australian GP as he returns to the grid for the first time since the death of his father John... |
Massa impressed by Merc engines
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12 March - 09:09 - Planet-F1 Felipe Massa has credited Williams' change in fortune during testing to their new engine supplier, saying Mercedes have played a major role. |
'Encouraging signs' for Schumacher
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12 March - 08:12 - BBC Formula One Michael Schumacher's agent says the seven-time world champion is showing "small, encouraging signs" in his fight for recovery. |
Schumi showing 'small, encouraging signs'
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12 March - 07:49 - Planet-F1 Michael Schumacher's family has released a positive update about his condition, saying he has shown "small, encouraging signs"... |
Ricciardo out to surprise
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12 March - 07:17 - Planet-F1 It hasn't been the easiest of pre-seasons for Red Bull, but Daniel Ricciardo is hoping to pull off a surprise this season... |
Alonso & Raikkonen: dream team or nightmare?
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12 March - 06:51 - BBC Formula One It is a brave call by Ferrari to pair Formula 1 'beasts' Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen this season, says David Coulthard |
VIDEO: The best & worst of Raikkonen at Ferrari
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12 March - 06:27 - BBC Formula One BBC Sport looks back at Kimi Raikkonen's previous spell at Ferrari, as he prepares to start his first season back with the team. |
VIDEO: F1 preview: Who has best driver line-up?
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12 March - 06:14 - BBC Formula One Suzi Perry is joined by David Coulthard, Ben Edwards and Allan McNish to discuss a whole range of topics ahead of the new Formula 1 season. |
News - 11 March 2014
Di Resta still hopes for F1 return
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11 March - 07:51 - BBC Formula One Paul Di Resta hopes to one day return to Formula 1 despite losing his seat with Force India this season. |
Red Bull owner: Seb up for challenge
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11 March - 02:38 - Planet-F1 Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz believes the World Champion Sebastian Vettel is up for the 2014 battle despite his team's struggles... |
Lotus predict difficult start
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11 March - 02:16 - Planet-F1 Lotus admit they are in for a "difficult" few races and their fortunes will depend on the changes that Renault Sport bring in... |
'Fit' Bernie not ready to quit
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11 March - 12:55 - Planet-F1 Bernie Ecclestone remains as defiant as ever when it comes to his future in F1, insisting this won't be his last season... |
VIDEO: F1 2014 season preview
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11 March - 12:24 - BBC Formula One Join Suzi Perry and The BBC Formula 1 team to discuss the 2014 F1 season, which begins with the Australian Grand Prix this weekend. |
Australian GP will be 'absolutely fascinating'
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11 March - 11:55 - BBC Formula One BBC Sport looks ahead to the opening race of the 2014 Formula 1 season, the Australian Grand Prix |
Hamilton 'excited' and 'fired-up'
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11 March - 10:59 - Planet-F1 Watching Red Bull dominate the past few seasons has not been easy for Lewis Hamilton, but he is determined to change that this campaign... |
Symonds hails 'hungry' Massa
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11 March - 09:40 - Planet-F1 Williams' Pat Symonds has hailed Felipe Massa's impact on the squad, and he believes there's more to come from the Brazilian... |
Excited Magnussen under no illusions
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11 March - 08:44 - Planet-F1 Kevin Magnussen will realise a lifelong dream on Sunday when he starts his first F1 race, but the Dane knows he can't get too carried away... |
Horner: Merc could win by two laps
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11 March - 07:29 - Planet-F1 Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Mercedes will blow their rivals away at the season-opening Australian GP... |
VIDEO: F1's spectacular season openers
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11 March - 06:50 - BBC Formula One BBC Sport looks back at some of Formula 1's most spectacular opening races as the start of the 2014 season approaches. |
VIDEO: F1 preview: 'Ugly' cars & double points
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11 March - 06:24 - BBC Formula One Suzi Perry is joined by David Coulthard, Ben Edwards and Allan McNish to discuss a whole range of topics ahead of the new Formula 1 season. |
News - 10 March 2014
The ultimate Formula 1 league table
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10 March - 11:15 - BBC Formula One Using the current Formula 1 points system, BBC Sport ranks drivers from 1950-2013 based on wins, poles, points and titles. |
VIDEO: Hamilton 'more fired-up than ever'
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10 March - 04:07 - BBC Formula One Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton says he's 'more fired-up than ever' ahead of the 2014 Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, Australia. |
This is most exciting year - Hamilton
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10 March - 02:44 - BBC Formula One Title favourite Lewis Hamilton expects the new Formula 1 season to be the most exciting for fans in years. |
Boullier hails Magnussen's growth
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10 March - 12:24 - Planet-F1 Eric Boullier has given Kevin Magnussen his vote of confidence ahead of his debut, saying the McLaren driver is "very impressive"... |
Wolff 'optimistic' about Merc chances
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10 March - 11:26 - Planet-F1 Toto Wolff has downplayed criticism about the new-look Formula One, adamant fans will be "pleasantly surprised"... |
Dennis: Red Bull woes self-inflicted
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10 March - 10:02 - Planet-F1 As to be expected, Ron Dennis has little sympathy for Red Bull's pre-season plight, saying some of their troubles are "self-inflicted"... |
What makes Hamilton F1's 2014 favourite?
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10 March - 07:48 - BBC Formula One BBC F1 analyst Allan McNish looks at the attributes that make Lewis Hamilton a leading contender for the 2014 Formula 1 title |
Pastor: Lotus move best decision ever
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10 March - 07:17 - Planet-F1 Although Lotus faltered in pre-season testing while Williams came to the fore, Pastor Maldonado is convinced he has made the right decision... |
Maldonado: Lotus move best decision ever
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10 March - 07:17 - Planet-F1 Although Lotus faltered in pre-season testing while Williams came to the fore, Pastor Maldonado is convinced he has made the right decision... |
VIDEO: F1 preview: What has testing taught us?
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10 March - 06:52 - BBC Formula One Suzi Perry is joined by David Coulthard, Ben Edwards and Allan McNish to discuss a whole range of topics ahead of the new Formula 1 season. |
Ricciardo won't roll over for Vettel
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10 March - 06:08 - Planet-F1 Daniel Ricciardo has made it clear that he won't be playing second fiddle to Sebastian Vettel this season... |
Sutil anticipating Melbourne 'lottery'
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10 March - 05:45 - Planet-F1 Adrian Sutil believes this weekend's Australian GP could be a "lottery" as to who finishes at the front... |
News - 9 March 2014
Rosberg: First real chance to judge
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9 March - 12:25 - Planet-F1 Although Nico Rosberg reckons Merc's pre-season was "better than expected", he is refusing to make any predictions ahead of Australia... |
The Australian GP timetable
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9 March - 11:02 - Planet-F1 The Australian GP, which takes place at the Albert Park circuit, marks the start of the 2014 World Championship... |
Magnussen: 2014 cars more driver cars
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9 March - 10:06 - Planet-F1 Despite fears strategy could decide this season, Kevin Magnussen believes the new rules place more emphasis on the driver's ability... |
Russian GP preparations on track
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9 March - 09:37 - Planet-F1 Preparations for the first ever Russian GP are on track, President Vladimir Putin told F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone... |
Kimi chasing second first win
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9 March - 09:27 - Planet-F1 Upon his Ferrari return, Kimi Raikkonen will be looking to repeat his 2007 Australian GP feat by winning the first race in his new Ferrari stint... |
Ricciardo: No time to ease in
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9 March - 09:12 - Planet-F1 Daniel Ricciardo concedes he does not have time to ease into his Red Bull career given that the season begins with his home race in Australia... |
News - 8 March 2014
Nasr sticks with Carlin in GP2
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8 March - 04:30 - Sky Sports F1 Williams Test and Reserve Driver Felipe Nasr will return to GP2 for a third season in the F1 support series this season. |
Arden GP3 test for F4 champion
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8 March - 01:45 - Sky Sports F1 Arden International will offer a GP3 test in Abu Dhabi to this year's winner of the BRDC F4 Championship. |
Hamilton: This is the year to watch F1
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8 March - 11:53 - Planet-F1 Lewis Hamilton believes Formula One fans could be in for a treat this season as the new rules are designed to spice up the show... |
Pirelli schedule teams' tyre tests
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8 March - 11:13 - Planet-F1 Pirelli have locked all 11 Formula One teams into one day of testing during this season, putting an end to last year's controversy... |
Vettel meets Ricciardo
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8 March - 10:20 - Sky Sports F1 Simon Lazenby acts as mediator as new Red Bull team-mates Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo quiz each other. |
Alonso: Grands prix will be different
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8 March - 08:24 - Planet-F1 Fernando Alonso believes this year's new regulations will redefine what makes a grand prix.... |
Hulkenberg out to break Melbourne jinx
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8 March - 07:14 - Planet-F1 While he may want points in Melbourne, Nico Hulkenberg says his first goal is to reach lap two of the grand prix... |
Teams preview the Australian GP
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8 March - 06:40 - Planet-F1 The Formula One teams look ahead to the season-opening Australian GP, which takes place at the Albert Park circuit... |
Q&A With Vijay Mallya
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8 March - 06:10 - Planet-F1 Vijay Mallay says that while he is happy with Force India's pre-season, he won't make any predictions ahead of the Australian GP... |
News - 7 March 2014
Pirelli confirm test schedule
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7 March - 03:24 - Sky Sports F1 Pirelli have confirmed the tyre test schedule F1's 11 teams in 2014, and in turn the dates for the return of in-season testing. |
New Senna tribute on Williams car
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7 March - 03:15 - BBC Formula One An image of Ayrton Senna will feature on the 2014 Williams car to mark the 20th anniversary of the Brazilian's death. |
Lewis fired up for 2014 season
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7 March - 03:05 - Sky Sports F1 A 'fired up' Lewis Hamilton says he believes he has "the tools I need to succeed" ahead of what promises to be the most exciting F1 season in decades. |
Alonso: GPs will be different
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7 March - 11:30 - Sky Sports F1 Fernando Alonso believes the difference between qualifying and racing will be bigger than ever in 2014 and drivers "won't get anywhere near" the pace they run at on Saturdays. |
'Martini deal great for F1'
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7 March - 11:17 - Planet-F1 Claire Williams says it is "fantastic" not just for Williams but for F1 as a whole to have Martini back in the sport... |
Schu 'still in wake-up phase'
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7 March - 10:13 - Sky Sports F1 Doctors treating Michael Schumacher are maintaining their efforts to bring the German out of his medically-induced coma, the F1 legend's management have confirmed. |
Dennis won't rule out Hamilton return
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7 March - 10:06 - Planet-F1 Ron Dennis is refusing to rule out Lewis Hamilton returning to McLaren but says the team first needs to get back on track... |
Schumacher condition 'not changed'
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7 March - 09:53 - BBC Formula One Doctors treating injured Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher are still working to bring him out of a coma. |
Schumi's condition remains unchanged
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7 March - 09:29 - Planet-F1 Michael Schumacher is still going through the waking up phase, according to the latest statement from his management... |
Ron Dennis Q&A
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7 March - 08:09 - Sky Sports F1 Watch the full-length recording of Sky Sports News' exclusive chat with returning McLaren chief executive, Ron Dennis. |
Horner: You don't become idiots overnight
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7 March - 08:03 - Planet-F1 Testing may not have gone "anywhere near as well" as what Red Bull wanted but Christian Horner is adamant they will rebound... |
Long Beach decision delayed
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7 March - 06:22 - Planet-F1 Formula One fans will have to wait a bit longer to learn whether the sport could be heading to Long Beach in the future... |
McLaren will race without title sponsor
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7 March - 05:07 - Planet-F1 McLaren will be without a title sponsor when this season gets underway at Albert Park later this month, revealed Ron Dennis... |
Massa relishing Williams challenge
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7 March - 03:53 - Planet-F1 Felipe Massa is looking forward to reigniting his Formula One career with Williams after impressing in pre-season testing for the British team... |
News - 6 March 2014
Williams relief ahead of new F1 season
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6 March - 04:30 - BBC Formula One Williams admit they are "relieved" that they appear to have a competitive car for the 2014 Formula 1 season. |
Dennis: Hamilton could return
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6 March - 04:06 - Sky Sports F1 Ron Dennis says Lewis Hamilton could be attracted back to McLaren once the team "returns to the level of competitiveness enjoyed in the past". |
'No Indian GP next year'
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6 March - 03:40 - Sky Sports F1 Bernie Ecclestone has said India's return to Formula 1 will have to wait until at least 2016, when a new race in Azerbaijan could also be on the calendar. |
McLaren 'will win races this year'
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6 March - 02:37 - BBC Formula One Ron Dennis is convinced McLaren will win races this year, after he seized back control of Formula 1 operations in January. |
'Points at every race the aim'
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6 March - 02:33 - Sky Sports F1 Claire Williams is targeting points at every grand prix this season as Williams look to bounce back from one of the worst years in their history. |
Luca: Affection and support to Schumi
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6 March - 12:22 - Planet-F1 Luca di Montezemolo has urged fans to send Michael Schumacher their "affection and support" as he continues to wake up from his coma... |
Williams confirm Martini sponsorship
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6 March - 11:47 - Planet-F1 Williams have confirmed Martini as their 2014 title sponsors and will now be known as Williams Martini Racing... |
Senna: Tyres still a challenge
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6 March - 11:28 - Sky Sports F1 Bruno Senna reckons that tyre wear could be even more critical this coming season given the technical shake-up Formula 1 has undergone. |
Williams want 'strong points' in Oz
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6 March - 11:03 - Planet-F1 Pat Symonds says Williams will head to Australia with "some confidence" as he doubts rivals were sandbagging during pre-season testing... |
Williams want 'strong points' Down Under
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6 March - 11:03 - Planet-F1 Pat Symonds says Williams will head to Australia with "some confidence" as he doubts rivals were sandbagging during pre-season testing... |
Bernie: German GP in trouble
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6 March - 10:28 - Planet-F1 Bernie Ecclestone says the Nurburgring's future in F1 is in doubt after his offer to purchase the venue was rejected... |
Senna joins Sky Sports team
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6 March - 08:19 - Planet-F1 Former F1 driver Bruno Sennas has joined Sky Sports' F1 coverage for seven of this year's grands prix... |
Senna joins Sky Sports F1
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6 March - 08:13 - Sky Sports F1 Sky Sports award-winning coverage of Formula 1 will be boosted in 2014 as former F1 driver Bruno Senna joins the talent line-up. |
Button backs Williams and Merc
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6 March - 08:07 - Planet-F1 Jenson Button has joined the list of those billing Williams and Mercedes as this season's early favourites but warned against writing off Red Bull... |
Ecclestone plans for Azerbaijan race
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6 March - 07:47 - BBC Formula One Formula 1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone says a race in Azerbaijan could be on the calendar as early as 2015. |
Sutil downplays 'boring' concerns
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6 March - 06:28 - Planet-F1 Adrian Sutil has rubbished concerns that this season could be boring despite drivers at times having to embark on "endurance racing"... |
'McLaren year improved Perez'
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6 March - 05:06 - Planet-F1 Rather than dent his confidence, Bob Fernley believes Sergio Perez's year with McLaren has made him a better driver... |
'Fans want Vettel to lose'
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6 March - 04:41 - Planet-F1 F1 fans want to see four-time Champ Sebastian Vettel lose to make grand prix races more appealing, Bernie Ecclestone has said in an interview... |
News - 5 March 2014
K-Mag 'excited' by debut
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5 March - 06:17 - Sky Sports F1 Kevin Magnussen says he is "massively excited" about his forthcoming Formula 1 debut and also confident that McLaren's expectations of him will not be misplaced. |
FIA set to change qualifying format
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5 March - 02:01 - Planet-F1 In an attempt to stop the final qualifying session from turning into a farce, the FIA are expected to make some changes to the format for 2014... |
'Mercedes and Williams ahead'
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5 March - 01:24 - Sky Sports F1 Jenson Button says Mercedes and Williams are at the front of the Formula 1 pack ahead of next week's season-opener in Melbourne. |
Lotus expect to be ready by April
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5 March - 01:23 - Planet-F1 Nick Chester believes Lotus will be back on an even keel with the F1 pacesetters by the time the Bahrain GP takes place at the start of April... |
Pirelli better prepared for 2014
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5 March - 12:46 - Planet-F1 Pirelli Director Paul Hembery has admitted that the manufacturer has taken a more cautious approach in developing its 2014 tyres... |
Exclusive: Jenson Button Q&A
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5 March - 12:02 - Sky Sports F1 Jenson Button tells Sky Sports News Reporter Craig Slater who he thinks the favourites are heading into the Australian Grand Prix, where McLaren stand, F1's new style of racing and the difference Ron Dennis's return has made. |
Williams confirm Martini
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5 March - 11:33 - Sky Sports F1 Williams have finally unveiled their 2014 car in its definitive colour scheme for the coming season after formally announcing their partnership with Martini. |
Mercedes want titles, Wolff admits
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5 March - 11:13 - Planet-F1 Mercedes Executive Director Toto Wolff admitted that the Brackley team wants to win both the Constructors' and Drivers' Championships... |
'Mercedes teams clearly fastest'
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5 March - 10:21 - Planet-F1 Vijay Mallya believes the Mercedes-powered teams are clearly the pace-setters heading into the first Grand Prix of the season... |
Kvyat confident ahead of Australia debut
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5 March - 10:04 - Planet-F1 Daniil Kvyat is in a confident mood going into his maiden F1 race after Toro Rosso made some improvements over the last couple of days of testing... |
Bernie suggests Azerbaijan race
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5 March - 08:50 - Planet-F1 According to a report in the British media, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is interested in bringing the sport to Azerbaijan, with a Baku street race set to join the calendar in 2015 or 2016... |
Bernie suggests at Azerbaijan race
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5 March - 08:50 - Planet-F1 According to a report in the British media, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is interested in bringing the sport to Azerbaijan, with a Baku street race set to join the calendar in 2015 or 2016... |