- Formula 1 - Season 2017 -

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Lewis Hamilton: Valtteri Bottas having a better season than me
Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas has "generally had a better season" than him so far despite being 15 points behind in the championship.

Silverstone activates break clause in F1 contract
Owners of the Silverstone race circuit have activated a break clause in their contract that will end the venue's tenure as host of the British Grand Prix beyond 2019.

Lewis Hamilton opts out of London demo
Lewis Hamilton will not take part in Formula One's demonstration on the streets of London this week.

F1 owners slam Silverstone for 'posturing' by triggering break clause
Formula One's new owners have hit out at Silverstone for publicly triggering the break clause in its contract to host the British Grand Prix just days before the 2017 edition.

Here is the Timing Schedule for this weekend's British GP:

British GP
Friday
Practice Session 1   13:00 To 14:30
Practice Session 2   17:00 To 18:30

Saturday
Practice Session 3   14:00 To 15:00
Qualifying Session   17:00 To 18:00

Sunday
Race                 17:00 To 19:00

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Christian Horner says Silverstone has opened door for London GP
Red Bull boss Christian Horner is "amazed" Silverstone has triggered the break clause in its British Grand Prix contract as he believes it has opened the door for Formula One to pursue a race around the streets of London.

Sauber confirms Frederic Vasseur as Moisha Kaltenborn's replacement
Sauber has confirmed the signing of former Renault boss Frederic Vasseur to the role of team principal.

Copenhagen reveals plans for Formula One street circuit
The route of a proposed street race around the city of Copehnagen has been revealed by a group planning a Danish Grand Prix for 2020 and beyond.

McLaren open to restructuring F1's uneven revenue payments
McLaren boss Zak Brown says the team is open to "short-term sacrifices" to help Formula One in the long term, namely by allowing a restructuring of its imbalanced system of revenue distribution.

Mercedes wants to 'put things right' for Lewis Hamilton at British GP
Toto Wolff says Mercedes is determined to return to its usual "high standards of performance and reliability" at the British Grand Prix after seeing Lewis Hamilton's chances hampered by car issues at the last two races.

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Formula One takes to the streets of London
LONDON -- Just days ahead of the British Grand Prix, Formula One shut down the centre of London for a 90-minute demo featuring every team and all but one of the drivers.

Brawn: Next F1 engine must avoid 'soft middle ground'
LONDON -- Formula One's next engine formula will retain hybrid technology, but Ross Brawn has promised not to settle on a solution that finds a "soft middle ground" between what manufacturers demand and what fans desire.

Renault impressed with second Robert Kubica test
Robert Kubica's chances of a sensational return to Formula One have gained another boost after another impressive private test outing for Renault this week.

F1 enters partnership with Snapchat
SILVERSTONE -- Formula One has partnered with social media network Snapchat in order to share fan-produced videos and pictures at a selection of upcoming grands prix.

New Sauber boss says 'Honda question' is his priority
New Sauber team boss Frederic Vasseur says "the Honda question" is the first issue he must face in his new job, amid reports the team's 2018 engine deal is already in jeopardy.

Lewis Hamilton defends no-show at F1's London demo
SILVERSTONE -- Lewis Hamilton has explained why he opted to fly to Greece for a holiday rather than take part in an F1 demonstration event on the streets of London on Wednesday.

Sebastian Vettel to trial Shield at British Grand Prix
SILVERSTONE -- Sebastian Vettel will be the first man to trial the Shield cockpit protection device in opening practice for the British Grand Prix.

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Toro Rosso under investigation after presenting car in unsafe condition
SILVERSTONE -- Toro Rosso has been called in front of the stewards at the British Grand Prix after presenting Carlos Sainz's car for scrutineering in an unsafe condition.

Sebastian Vettel downplays prospect of hostile Silverstone crowd
SILVERSTONE -- Sebastian Vettel is expecting a fair crowd at the British Grand Prix, the home race of title rival Lewis Hamilton, despite suggestions he could face a hostile backlash for the events of Baku.

Fernando Alonso set for another grid penalty
SILVERSTONE -- Fernando Alonso will drop at least ten positions on Sunday's grid at the British Grand Prix after confirming he will use new power unit components this weekend.

Lewis Hamilton: Drivers not ready for higher Silverstone speeds
Lewis Hamilton thinks Formula One drivers are not prepared for how fast the corners will be at this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Sebastian Vettel gives Shield its first on-track outing
SILVERSTONE -- Sebastian Vettel has given the Shield cockpit protection device its first lap of a Formula One track in opening practice for the British Grand Prix.

Daniel Ricciardo admits shoey may have run its course
Daniel Ricciardo's post race shoeys have become one of the most anticipated moments of a Formula 1 podium celebration but they might be about to come to an end.

Toro Rosso passes scrutineering after replacing unsafe part
SILVERSTONE -- Toro Rosso has been cleared to race at the British Grand Prix after voluntarily replacing a part the stewards had deemed to be unsafe on Thursday.

Bottas leads Hamilton as Mercedes dominate FP1 at Silverstone
SILVERSTONE -- Valtteri Bottas was the fastest driver in the opening practice session for the British Grand Prix after setting a new lap record at the Silverstone circuit on Friday morning.

British GP
Practice Session 1
Pos Driver              Car                   Time       Gap    Laps
 1  Valtteri Bottas     Mercedes              1:29.106s   -      29
 2  Lewis Hamilton      Mercedes              1:29.184s  0.078s  29
 3  Max Verstappen      Red Bull/Renault      1:29.604s  0.498s  26
 4  Daniel Ricciardo    Red Bull/Renault      1:29.942s  0.836s  19
 5  Kimi Raikkonen      Ferrari               1:30.137s  1.031s  19
 6  Sebastian Vettel    Ferrari               1:30.517s  1.411s  19
 7  Daniil Kvyat        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:30.895s  1.789s  21
 8  Fernando Alonso     McLaren/Honda         1:30.993s  1.887s  20
 9  Felipe Massa        Williams/Mercedes     1:30.999s  1.893s  26
10  Stoffel Vandoorne   McLaren/Honda         1:31.041s  1.935s  27
11  Carlos Sainz        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:31.200s  2.094s  24
12  Esteban Ocon        Force India/Mercedes  1:31.210s  2.104s  32
13  Sergio Perez        Force India/Mercedes  1:31.297s  2.191s  34
14  Romain Grosjean     Haas/Ferrari          1:31.610s  2.504s  24
15  Lance Stroll        Williams/Mercedes     1:31.684s  2.578s  24
16  Antonio Giovinazzi  Haas/Ferrari          1:32.031s  2.925s  24
17  Nico Hulkenberg     Renault               1:32.171s  3.065s  19
18  Jolyon Palmer       Renault               1:32.450s  3.344s  16
19  Pascal Wehrlein     Sauber/Ferrari        1:33.029s  3.923s  23
20  Marcus Ericsson     Sauber/Ferrari        1:33.399s  4.293s  26

Lewis Hamilton launches emoji app to rival Fernando Alonso
Lewis Hamilton has launched his own emoji app to allow his fans to communicate using animated images of his face.

100,000 attended F1 Live in London
Formula One bosses say 100,000 people attended its London Live demo despite being given just two days' notice the event was going ahead.

Valtteri Bottas continues Mercedes dominance in FP2
SILVERSTONE -- Valtteri Bottas continued his and Mercedes' strong start to the British Grand Prix by edging teammate Lewis Hamilton to the quickest time of Friday's second practice session.

British GP
Practice Session 2
Pos Driver              Car                   Time       Gap    Laps
 1  Valtteri Bottas     Mercedes              1:28.496s   -      31
 2  Lewis Hamilton      Mercedes              1:28.543s  0.047s  35
 3  Kimi Raikkonen      Ferrari               1:28.828s  0.332s  36
 4  Sebastian Vettel    Ferrari               1:28.956s  0.460s  36
 5  Max Verstappen      Red Bull/Renault      1:29.098s  0.602s  32
 6  Daniel Ricciardo    Red Bull/Renault      1:29.586s  1.090s  35
 7  Nico Hulkenberg     Renault               1:29.936s  1.440s  37
 8  Felipe Massa        Williams/Mercedes     1:30.006s  1.510s  36
 9  Fernando Alonso     McLaren/Honda         1:30.238s  1.742s  28
10  Esteban Ocon        Force India/Mercedes  1:30.383s  1.887s  42
11  Carlos Sainz        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:30.555s  2.059s  26
12  Daniil Kvyat        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:30.562s  2.066s  34
13  Sergio Perez        Force India/Mercedes  1:30.624s  2.128s  43
14  Romain Grosjean     Haas/Ferrari          1:30.661s  2.165s  33
15  Lance Stroll        Williams/Mercedes     1:30.695s  2.199s  37
16  Stoffel Vandoorne   McLaren/Honda         1:30.782s  2.286s  31
17  Kevin Magnussen     Haas/Ferrari          1:30.835s  2.339s  33
18  Jolyon Palmer       Renault               1:30.879s  2.383s  25
19  Marcus Ericsson     Sauber/Ferrari        1:31.616s  3.120s  27
20  Pascal Wehrlein     Sauber/Ferrari        1:31.929s  3.433s  30

Silverstone talks had stalled before Liberty takeover
SILVERSTONE -- British Racing Drivers' Association (BRDC) president Derek Warwick says it is wrong to blame Liberty Media for Silverstone's current stand-off with Formula One as negotiations also came to a "dead end" in the Bernie Ecclestone era.

Sebastian Vettel cut Shield test short after feeling dizzy
SILVERSTONE -- Testing of the FIA's latest head protection device got off to a bad start at Silverstone after Sebastian Vettel reported distorted vision and dizziness while testing the Shield during first practice for the British Grand Prix.

Felipe Massa confused by Max Verstappen's driving in FP2
Felipe Massa says he was informed Max Verstappen was on an outlap when the pair went wheel-to-wheel during second practice for this weekend's British Grand Prix.

Daniel Ricciardo: We can get Ferrari in qualifying
Daniel Ricciardo is confident of beating Ferrari at this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, but admits Mercedes is out of reach after Friday practice.

'No obvious roadblocks' preventing Kubica return - Renault
SILVERSTONE -- Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul says Robert Kubica's performance at his second test of a Formula One car continued to bolster his case for a return, though he will not rush into putting the Pole into the team's 2017 car.

Lewis Hamilton invites Billy Monger to British GP
Billy Monger will attend this weekend's Formula One British Grand Prix as a guest of Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes.

Romain Grosjean: 'The Shield is as bad as the Halo'
SILVERSTONE -- Romain Grosjean believes Formula One's latest head protection solution is as bad as the concept it was designed to replace.

Bottas hit with gearbox penalty at Silverstone
SILVERSTONE -- Valtteri Bottas will receive a five-place grid penalty at the British Grand Prix after Mercedes was forced to make an unscheduled gearbox change on his car.

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Daniel Ricciardo handed grid penalty after gearbox change
SILVERSTONE -- Daniel Ricciardo has joined the growing list of drivers with a grid penalty ahead of the British Grand Prix after Red Bull was forced to change his gearbox.

Mercedes announces Petronas contract extension
Mercedes has debunked Eddie Jordan's theory that it is planning to pull out of the sport at the end of next year by revealing it has signed a contract extension with title sponsor Petronas.

Hamilton edges Vettel in rain-hit final practice at Silverstone
SILVERSTONE -- Lewis Hamilton topped final practice for the British Grand Prix before drizzle in the final 20 minutes of the session made conditions too treacherous for slick tyres.

British GP
Practice Session 3
Pos Driver              Car                   Time       Gap    Laps
 1  Lewis Hamilton      Mercedes              1:28.063s   -      18
 2  Sebastian Vettel    Ferrari               1:28.095s  0.032s  14
 3  Valtteri Bottas     Mercedes              1:28.137s  0.074s  20
 4  Kimi Raikkonen      Ferrari               1:28.732s  0.669s  15
 5  Nico Hulkenberg     Renault               1:29.480s  1.417s  14
 6  Daniel Ricciardo    Red Bull/Renault      1:29.612s  1.549s  15
 7  Romain Grosjean     Haas/Ferrari          1:29.819s  1.756s  14
 8  Max Verstappen      Red Bull/Renault      1:29.904s  1.841s  13
 9  Felipe Massa        Williams/Mercedes     1:29.959s  1.896s  19
10  Stoffel Vandoorne   McLaren/Honda         1:30.088s  2.025s  19
11  Fernando Alonso     McLaren/Honda         1:30.138s  2.075s  17
12  Esteban Ocon        Force India/Mercedes  1:30.172s  2.109s  19
13  Kevin Magnussen     Haas/Ferrari          1:30.270s  2.207s  15
14  Jolyon Palmer       Renault               1:30.302s  2.239s  16
15  Sergio Perez        Force India/Mercedes  1:30.416s  2.353s  16
16  Daniil Kvyat        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:30.504s  2.441s  20
17  Carlos Sainz        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:30.515s  2.452s  19
18  Pascal Wehrlein     Sauber/Ferrari        1:30.621s  2.558s  24
19  Marcus Ericsson     Sauber/Ferrari        1:30.630s  2.567s  24
20  Lance Stroll        Williams/Mercedes     1:31.358s  3.295s  18

Fernando Alonso gets 30-place grid drop at Silverstone
SILVERSTONE -- Fernando Alonso's British Grand Prix grid penalty has risen to a combined 30 places after multiple component changes to his Honda power unit overnight.

Lewis Hamilton keeps Silverstone pole after investigation
SILVERSTONE -- Lewis Hamilton secured pole position at the British Grand Prix after a dominant display at Silverstone saw him set the fastest lap time by 0.547s in qualifying.

British GP
Qualifying Session
Pos Driver              Car                   Time       Gap
 1  Lewis Hamilton      Mercedes              1:26.600s   -
 2  Kimi Raikkonen      Ferrari               1:27.147s  0.547s
 3  Sebastian Vettel    Ferrari               1:27.356s  0.756s
 4  Max Verstappen      Red Bull/Renault      1:28.130s  1.530s
 5  Nico Hulkenberg     Renault               1:28.856s  2.256s
 6  Sergio Perez        Force India/Mercedes  1:28.902s  2.302s
 7  Esteban Ocon        Force India/Mercedes  1:29.074s  2.474s
 8  Stoffel Vandoorne   McLaren/Honda         1:29.418s  2.818s
 9  Valtteri Bottas     Mercedes              1:27.376s  0.776s
10  Romain Grosjean     Haas/Ferrari          1:29.549s  2.949s
11  Jolyon Palmer       Renault               1:30.193s   -
12  Daniil Kvyat        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:30.355s   -
13  Carlos Sainz        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:31.368s   -
14  Felipe Massa        Williams/Mercedes     1:31.482s   -
15  Lance Stroll        Williams/Mercedes     1:42.573s   -
16  Kevin Magnussen     Haas/Ferrari          1:42.577s   -
17  Pascal Wehrlein     Sauber/Ferrari        1:42.593s   -
18  Marcus Ericsson     Sauber/Ferrari        1:42.633s   -
19  Daniel Ricciardo    Red Bull/Renault      1:42.966s   -
20  Fernando Alonso     McLaren/Honda         1:30.600s   -

Daniel Ricciardo faces further engine penalties after Q1 stoppage
Daniel Ricciardo is concerned that he has lost one of his four engines for the season after suffering a suspected turbo failure in qualifying for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Frustrated Romain Grosjean suggests championship bias saved Lewis Hamilton's pole position
SILVERSTONE -- Romain Grosjean has hit out at "big inconsistencies" from the British Grand Prix stewards after Lewis Hamilton was allowed to keep pole position despite impeding his car in Q3.

Sebastian Vettel: Lewis Hamilton 'owned' British GP pole position
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel admits he had no answer to Lewis Hamilton's lap time in the final part of qualifying for the British Grand Prix as the Briton "owned" pole position.

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Nico Hulkenberg: No point getting too excited about fifth
Nico Hulkenberg says there is no point "bragging" about his impressive qualifying performance at the British Grand Prix, with concerns still remaining over Renault's race pace.

Fernando Alonso: We need rivals to make 25 pit stops
SILVERSTONE -- Fernando Alonso say he was pleased to reward McLaren's recent hard work with top spot in Q1, though he admits its British Grand Prix prospects look bleak without "chaos" unfolding in the race.

Lewis Hamilton: Home crowd spurred me on to pole
Lewis Hamilton says he was energised by the home crowd as he stormed to a joint-record fifth pole position at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix.

Toto Wolff: 'Moaning' Grosjean should look at his own track record
SILVERSTONE -- Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has hit out at Romain Grosjean's suggestion that the stewards gave Lewis Hamilton preferential treatment after qualifying for the British Grand Prix, saying the Frenchman has no right to criticise other drivers for controversial moments.

Bottas: Gap to Hamilton should never be that big
SILVERSTONE -- Valtteri Bottas says the gap to Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in qualifying for the British Grand Prix should never have been as big as it was.

McLaren optimistic Fernando Alonso will stay in 2018
SILVERSTONE -- McLaren is confident Fernando Alonso will remain with the team in 2018 following an encouraging dinner meeting between senior management and the Spaniard ahead of the British Grand Prix.

Toto Wolff labels criticism of Lewis Hamilton's London demo no-show 'unfair and insulting'
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has defended Lewis Hamilton following criticism of the Briton's no-show at Formula One London Live, labelling the media's subsequent coverage as an insult.

Lewis Hamilton romps to Silverstone win, Sebastian Vettel seventh
SILVERSTONE -- Lewis Hamilton turned in a dominant performance to win a record-equalling fifth British Grand Prix on Sunday and cut Sebastian Vettel's championship lead to one point.

British GP
Race Results
Pos Driver              Car                   Time         Gap
 1  Lewis Hamilton      Mercedes              1:21:27.430s  -
 2  Valtteri Bottas     Mercedes                             14.063s
 3  Kimi Raikkonen      Ferrari                              36.570s
 4  Max Verstappen      Red Bull/Renault                     52.125s
 5  Daniel Ricciardo    Red Bull/Renault                   1:05.955s
 6  Nico Hulkenberg     Renault                            1:08.109s
 7  Sebastian Vettel    Ferrari                            1:33.989s
 8  Esteban Ocon        Force India/Mercedes  1 Lap
 9  Sergio Perez        Force India/Mercedes  1 Lap
10  Felipe Massa        Williams/Mercedes     1 Lap
11  Stoffel Vandoorne   McLaren/Honda         1 Lap
12  Kevin Magnussen     Haas/Ferrari          1 Lap
13  Romain Grosjean     Haas/Ferrari          1 Lap
14  Marcus Ericsson     Sauber/Ferrari        1 Lap
15  Daniil Kvyat        Toro Rosso/Renault    1 Lap
16  Lance Stroll        Williams/Mercedes     1 Lap
17  Pascal Wehrlein     Sauber/Ferrari        1 Lap
 -  Fernando Alonso     McLaren/Honda         Retirement
 -  Carlos Sainz        Toro Rosso/Renault    Collision
 -  Jolyon Palmer       Renault               Not started

Here is the World Championships Standings after British GP:

Championships Standings
Driver's Standings:
Pos Driver             Points
 1  Sebastian Vettel    177
 2  Lewis Hamilton      176
 3  Valtteri Bottas     154
 4  Daniel Ricciardo    117
 5  Kimi Raikkonen       98
 6  Max Verstappen       57
 7  Sergio Perez         52
 8  Esteban Ocon         43
 9  Carlos Sainz         29
10  Nico Hulkenberg      26
11  Felipe Massa         23
12  Lance Stroll         18
13  Romain Grosjean      18
14  Kevin Magnussen      11
15  Pascal Wehrlein       5
16  Daniil Kvyat          4
17  Fernando Alonso       2
18  Jolyon Palmer         0
19  Marcus Ericsson       0
20  Stoffel Vandoorne     0
21  Antonio Giovinazzi    0

Constructor's Standings:
Pos Constructor          Points
 1  Mercedes               330
 2  Ferrari                275
 3  Red Bull/Renault       174
 4  Force India/Mercedes    95
 5  Williams/Mercedes       41
 6  Toro Rosso/Renault      33
 7  Haas/Ferrari            29
 8  Renault                 26
 9  Sauber/Ferrari           5
10  McLaren/Honda            2

Sebastian Vettel: Late British GP drama not a disaster
SILVERSTONE -- Sebastian Vettel insists his late drama and seventh-place finish at the British Grand Prix should not be seen as a disaster, despite seeing his championship lead cut to one point.

Kimi Raikkonen said everything felt normal before British GP tyre issue
SILVERSTONE -- Kimi Raikkonen says everything felt normal on his car just before he suffered a dramatic front-left tyre delamination in the closing laps of the British Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton: Critics wrong to doubt my preparation
Lewis Hamilton reckons his dominant performance at the British Grand Prix shows there is no reason to question his lifestyle choices or preparations in Formula One.

Daniil Kvyat says Toro Rosso teammate Carlos Sainz is equally responsible for clash
SILVERSTONE -- Daniil Kvyat is convinced Toro Rosso teammate Carlos Sainz could have avoided their collision on the first lap of the British Grand Prix.

Red Bull was playing it safe with late Max Verstappen stop
SILVERSTONE -- Red Bull says Max Verstappen's late stop at the British Grand Prix was the most sensible thing to do after seeing Kimi Raikkonen suffer a tyre dramatic tyre delamination.

Pirelli: Ferrari tyre failures unrelated
SILVERSTONE -- Pirelli believes the tyre failures on the two Ferraris at the British Grand Prix were different in nature, but has stressed it will not have full details until it completes a full investigation in the coming days.

Nico Hulkenberg: Fifth possible without power issue
Nico Hulkenberg has revealed a power deployment issue in the closing stages of the British Grand Prix cost him the opportunity of challenging for fifth place.

Renault apologise to Jolyon Palmer for latest retirement
Renault engine boss Cyril Abiteboul has apologised to Jolyon Palmer following his retirement from Sunday's British Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel: Max Verstappen still a bit jumpy under braking
Sebastian Vettel has criticised the way Max Verstappen defended position during their scrap in the early stages of the British Grand Prix, saying the Dutch teenager still has a tendency to move under braking.

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes and Ferrari now level
Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes has now caught up with Ferrari after his team took a step forward in performance at recent races.

Wolff assessing long-term options before signing Bottas for 2018
Toto Wolff says Mercedes will make a decision on Valtteri Bottas' future over the summer once he has had a chance to analyse Mercedes' long-term options.

Lewis Hamilton apologises to waiting Finns after crowd surf
Ever had that moment when you are waiting next to someone but aren't in a particularly chatty mood?

Daniil Kvyat three points away from F1 race ban
Daniil Kvyat is now just three points away from a race ban after being judged the guilty party in a first-lap collision with Toro Rosso teammate Carlos Sainz at the British Grand Prix.

Kimi Raikkonen: Ferrari had no real chance of beating Mercedes
Kimi Raikkonen says Ferrari was never in realistic contention for victory in Sunday's British Grand Prix and concedes Mercedes was simply quicker.

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Daniil Kvyat three points away from F1 race ban
Daniil Kvyat is now just three points away from a race ban after being judged the guilty party in a first-lap collision with Toro Rosso teammate Carlos Sainz at the British Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes and Ferrari now level
Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes has now caught up with Ferrari after his team took a step forward in performance at recent races.

Sebastian Vettel: Max Verstappen still a bit jumpy under braking
Sebastian Vettel has criticised the way Max Verstappen defended position during their scrap in the early stages of the British Grand Prix, saying the Dutch teenager still has a tendency to move under braking.

Renault apologise to Jolyon Palmer for latest retirement
Renault engine boss Cyril Abiteboul has apologised to Jolyon Palmer following his retirement from Sunday's British Grand Prix.

Wolff assessing long-term options before signing Bottas for 2018
Toto Wolff says Mercedes will make a decision on Valtteri Bottas' future over the summer once he has had a chance to analyse Mercedes' long-term options.

Red Bull would consider offers to break Carlos Sainz's contract
Christian Horner says Red Bull would allow a rival team to buy Carlos Sainz out of his current contract if the price is right.

Brawn appoints Nielsen to F1 research group
Ross Brawn has appointed ex-Williams team manager Steve Nielsen as Formula One's new sporting director.

Lewis Hamilton says he has no plans to switch to Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has denied suggestions he is planning a move to Ferrari when his Mercedes contract expires at the end of 2018.

Honda to stick with current power unit concept next year
Honda has ruled out a complete overhaul of its power unit concept next year despite a disastrous opening half of the 2017 season with McLaren.

Force India open talks with Sergio Perez over extension
Force India has opened contract negotiations with Sergio Perez about extending his stay into 2018.

Gene Haas expects unchanged line-up for F1 team in 2018
Gene Haas has suggested Romain Grosjean has signed an extension for 2018 by saying his team will have an unchanged line-up next season.

Max Verstappen: Hard to take Sebastian Vettel criticism seriously after Baku
Max Verstappen has dismissed Sebastian Vettel's latest criticism of his driving, saying its hard to take the four-time world champion seriously given his recent controversies.

Pirelli confirms slow puncture caused Sebastian Vettel's Silverstone failure
Pirelli has revealed that Sebastian Vettel's tyre failure in the closing stages of the British Grand Prix was caused by a slow puncture, though it is yet to discover what caused Kimi Raikkonen's on the previous lap.

Force India 'under no pressure' to make quick name change
Vijay Mallya will not rush into his plan to re-name Force India as he hopes the new title will last for the next 10 years of the team's Formula One tenure.

F1 set to introduce Halo in 2018
The FIA has confirmed the Halo cockpit protection device will be introduced in Formula One next year.

Honda chief Yusuke Hasegawa calls for swift answer from Sauber
Honda chief Yusuke Hasegawa wants Sauber to confirm its 2018 plans as soon as possible, with doubt still hanging over their agreed partnership.

FIA explains reasoning behind Halo introduction
The FIA has published a detailed argument in favour of its decision to introduce Halo for 2018, saying the device "represents the best solution to cockpit protection currently in existence."

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Robert Kubica to test 2017-spec Renault in Hungary
Renault has confirmed Robert Kubica will drive its current Formula One car at the upcoming in-season test in Hungary.

Honda-backed Matsushita to test for Sauber in Hungary
Sauber has confirmed Honda-backed F2 driver Nobuharu Matsushita will make his Formula One debut with the team at the upcoming in-season test in Hungary.

Alonso: Hungary one of McLaren's best opportunities for points
Fernando Alonso believes McLaren has the potential to score a solid haul of points at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Here is the Timing Schedule for this weekend's Hungarian GP:

Hungarian GP
Friday
Practice Session 1   13:00 To 14:30
Practice Session 2   17:00 To 18:30

Saturday
Practice Session 3   14:00 To 15:00
Qualifying Session   17:00 To 18:00

Sunday
Race                 17:00 To 19:00

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Mercedes to enter Formula E in 2019
Mercedes has confirmed it will enter Formula E at the start of the 2019/2020 season and quit DTM at the end of 2018.

Vettel explains where he thinks Mercedes holds an advantage
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel believes Mercedes' most powerful qualifying engine mode is still his rival's strongest weapon in this year's title fight.

Teams opt against buying shares in F1
Teams have passed up the opportunity to buy shares in Formula One's parent company at a preferable rate.

Horner: F1 must get priorities right with 2021 engines
Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Formula One is at a crossroads and must make decisions now in order to remain relevant in the next decade.

Toto Wolff: Lewis Hamilton building Formula One legacy
Lewis Hamilton is "building a legacy as one of Formula One's greatest drivers", according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.

Renault: Hungary double points finish 'critical'
Renault engine boss Cyril Abiteboul says achieving a double-points finish at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix is "critical" for the team if it is to reach the targets it has set for the 2017 Formula One season.

Force India not giving up on catching Red Bull
Force India team owner Vijay Mallya insists he is refusing to give up on catching Red Bull for third place in the 2017 Formula One constructors' championship.

Haas still working on brake solution
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says the American outfit will continue to evaluate which brake package suits it best at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.

McLaren hands Lando Norris Hungary F1 test outing
McLaren junior Lando Norris will get his first on-track run in McLaren's 2017 Formula One car at next week's post-Hungarian Grand Prix test.

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Pirelli reveals cause of Raikkonen's British GP tyre failure
Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic tyre failure in the closing stages of the British Grand Prix was caused by external damage, Pirelli's investigation has concluded.

Jolyon Palmer reassured he will keep Renault seat after summer break
HUNGARORING -- Jolyon Palmer is confident he will keep his Renault seat after the Hungarian Grand Prix despite increasing speculation of a return for Robert Kubica.

Grosjean: Halo announcement was a sad day for F1
HUNGARORING -- Romain Grosjean has labelled last Wednesday's announcement that Halo will be introduced next year as "a sad day" for Formula One.

Romain Grosjean cleared air with Toto Wolff in post-British GP phone call
HUNGARORING -- Romain Grosjean says he and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff spoke on the phone after the British Grand Prix to explain the comments both made after qualifying that weekend.

Sauber and Honda pull plug on 2018 deal
Honda and Sauber have agreed to pull the plug on their deal for the Japanese manufacturer to supply the Swiss team with Formula One engines in 2018.

Sebastian Vettel in no rush to decide future
HUNGARORING -- Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel says deciding where he will be driving in 2018 can wait until later in the year.

FIA expects final Halo designs to look better than prototype
HUNGARORING -- By the time Formula One teams have integrated the Halo cockpit protection system into their 2018 chassis designs, the FIA is expecting the device to look more pleasing to the eye.

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Kimi Raikkonen: My current form is not good enough
HUNGARORING -- After a disappointing first half of the 2017 season, Kimi Raikkonen is determined to build on his strong performance at the British Grand Prix and trigger a turnaround in his form.

Lewis Hamilton: It would be tough to leave Mercedes
HUNGARORING -- After four and a half years at Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton says it would be very difficult to leave the team and drive elsewhere when his contract expires at the end of 2018.

Sauber confirms new Ferrari engine deal
HUNGARORING -- Sauber has reached an agreement with Ferrari to run up-to-date engines next year after signing a multi-year agreement with the Italian team.

Ricciardo beats Ferrari and Mercedes to fastest time during FP1 in Hungary
HUNGARORING -- Daniel Ricciardo set the pace in the opening practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix as Red Bull and Ferrari both outpaced Mercedes.

Hungarian GP
Practice Session 1
Pos Driver              Car                   Time       Gap    Laps
 1  Daniel Ricciardo    Red Bull/Renault      1:18.486s   -      31
 2  Kimi Raikkonen      Ferrari               1:18.720s  0.234s  20
 3  Lewis Hamilton      Mercedes              1:18.858s  0.372s  31
 4  Max Verstappen      Red Bull/Renault      1:19.162s  0.676s  27
 5  Valtteri Bottas     Mercedes              1:19.248s  0.762s  30
 6  Sebastian Vettel    Ferrari               1:19.563s  1.077s  21
 7  Fernando Alonso     McLaren/Honda         1:19.987s  1.501s  21
 8  Stoffel Vandoorne   McLaren/Honda         1:20.005s  1.519s  24
 9  Nico Hulkenberg     Renault               1:20.150s  1.664s  25
10  Jolyon Palmer       Renault               1:20.461s  1.975s  27
11  Felipe Massa        Williams/Mercedes     1:20.540s  2.054s  28
12  Sergio Perez        Force India/Mercedes  1:20.574s  2.088s  23
13  Daniil Kvyat        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:20.780s  2.294s  27
14  Carlos Sainz        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:20.917s  2.431s  25
15  Lance Stroll        Williams/Mercedes     1:20.974s  2.488s  29
16  Romain Grosjean     Haas/Ferrari          1:21.313s  2.827s  20
17  Alfonso Celis       Force India/Mercedes  1:21.602s  3.116s  24
18  Marcus Ericsson     Sauber/Ferrari        1:21.785s  3.299s  31
19  Antonio Giovinazzi  Haas/Ferrari          1:22.251s  3.765s   8
20  Pascal Wehrlein     Sauber/Ferrari        1:22.490s  4.004s  29

Daniel Ricciardo quickest again in tight FP2
HUNGARORING -- After topping first practice, Daniel Ricciardo continued Red Bull's strong start to the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend by keeping himself at the top of the timesheets for the afternoon session.

Hungarian GP
Practice Session 2
Pos Driver              Car                   Time       Gap    Laps
 1  Daniel Ricciardo    Red Bull/Renault      1:18.455s   -      32
 2  Sebastian Vettel    Ferrari               1:18.638s  0.183s  28
 3  Valtteri Bottas     Mercedes              1:18.656s  0.201s  33
 4  Kimi Raikkonen      Ferrari               1:18.755s  0.300s  28
 5  Lewis Hamilton      Mercedes              1:18.779s  0.324s  31
 6  Max Verstappen      Red Bull/Renault      1:18.951s  0.496s  25
 7  Nico Hulkenberg     Renault               1:19.714s  1.259s  33
 8  Fernando Alonso     McLaren/Honda         1:19.815s  1.360s  31
 9  Carlos Sainz        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:19.834s  1.379s  35
10  Stoffel Vandoorne   McLaren/Honda         1:19.909s  1.454s  18
11  Esteban Ocon        Force India/Mercedes  1:20.126s  1.671s  34
12  Sergio Perez        Force India/Mercedes  1:20.266s  1.811s  33
13  Daniil Kvyat        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:20.577s  2.122s  37
14  Lance Stroll        Williams/Mercedes     1:20.791s  2.336s  31
15  Felipe Massa        Williams/Mercedes     1:20.869s  2.414s  22
16  Jolyon Palmer       Renault               1:21.175s  2.720s  12
17  Kevin Magnussen     Haas/Ferrari          1:21.345s  2.890s  11
18  Romain Grosjean     Haas/Ferrari          1:21.504s  3.049s  25
19  Marcus Ericsson     Sauber/Ferrari        1:21.559s  3.104s  31
20  Pascal Wehrlein     Sauber/Ferrari        1:21.722s  3.267s  16

Daniel Ricciardo: Upgraded Red Bull feels like a B-spec car
HUNGARORING -- After topping Friday's practice sessions for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo is confident Red Bull will remain competitive throughout the upcoming race weekend.

Sebastian Vettel predicts close three-way fight for pole
Sebastian Vettel is expecting a three-way battle for pole position between Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull at the Hungarian Grand Prix, following a competitive pair of practice sessions on Friday.

Lewis Hamilton: Solution to lack of pace unclear
HUNGARORING -- Lewis Hamilton says it is unclear which setup direction Mercedes should take in order to overcome the deficit he faced to Daniel Ricciardo's fastest Friday practice time at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Frustrated Jolyon Palmer explains nightmare Friday
HUNGARORING -- Jolyon Palmer says FP2 was more like rallycross than Formula One before his crash into the barriers ahead, something he put down to the work done to fix his Renault after a costly brush with the kerbs in Friday's morning session.

Fernando Alonso fed up of 'copy and paste' stories about future
HUNGARORING -- Fernando Alonso says he is growing irritated by having to repeat himself about the fact he will decide on his Formula One future after the summer break.

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Hulkenberg faces grid drop in Hungary
Nico Hulkenberg is set for a grid penalty at the Hungarian Grand Prix after an unscheduled gearbox change ahead of final practice.

Kevin Magnussen brands Lewis Hamilton 'disrespectful' after FP2 block
HUNGARORING -- Kevin Magnussen has criticised Lewis Hamilton for blocking him in FP2, saying the three-time world champion is a repeat offender and suggesting he does not care about other drivers.

Ferrari confident it can avoid grid penalties for turbo changes
HUNGARORING -- Ferrari believes it can make it to the end of the season without incurring a grid penalty for using a fifth turbocharger on the cars of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen.

Paul di Resta replaces unwell Massa for Hungarian Grand Prix
HUNGARORING -- Williams reserve driver Paul di Resta is set for a shock first appearance in Formula One since 2013 as Felipe Massa's stand-in after the Brazilian was taken ill ahead of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Vettel and Ferrari dominate final practice in Hungary
HUNGARORING -- Sebastian Vettel set a blistering pace in the final practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, smashing the previous lap record by over a second with a time of 1:17.017.

Hungarian GP
Practice Session 3
Pos Driver              Car                   Time       Gap    Laps
 1  Sebastian Vettel    Ferrari               1:17.017s   -      17
 2  Kimi Raikkonen      Ferrari               1:17.492s  0.475s  16
 3  Valtteri Bottas     Mercedes              1:17.914s  0.897s  15
 4  Max Verstappen      Red Bull/Renault      1:18.194s  1.177s  25
 5  Lewis Hamilton      Mercedes              1:18.434s  1.417s  14
 6  Stoffel Vandoorne   McLaren/Honda         1:18.638s  1.621s  18
 7  Nico Hulkenberg     Renault               1:18.699s  1.682s  20
 8  Daniel Ricciardo    Red Bull/Renault      1:18.714s  1.697s   7
 9  Fernando Alonso     McLaren/Honda         1:18.884s  1.867s  14
10  Jolyon Palmer       Renault               1:18.956s  1.939s  19
11  Carlos Sainz        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:19.300s  2.283s  22
12  Esteban Ocon        Force India/Mercedes  1:19.352s  2.335s  22
13  Daniil Kvyat        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:19.455s  2.438s  23
14  Sergio Perez        Force India/Mercedes  1:19.609s  2.592s  22
15  Romain Grosjean     Haas/Ferrari          1:19.622s  2.605s  21
16  Kevin Magnussen     Haas/Ferrari          1:19.895s  2.878s  19
17  Felipe Massa        Williams/Mercedes     1:20.255s  3.238s  12
18  Lance Stroll        Williams/Mercedes     1:20.379s  3.362s  24
19  Pascal Wehrlein     Sauber/Ferrari        1:20.446s  3.429s  24
20  Marcus Ericsson     Sauber/Ferrari        1:20.748s  3.731s  1

Vettel secures pole as Ferrari locks out front row in Hungary
HUNGARORING -- Sebastian Vettel secured his second pole position of the season in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix as Kimi Raikkonen made it an all-Ferrari front row for Sunday's grid.

Hungarian GP
Qualifying Session
Pos Driver              Car                   Time       Gap
 1  Sebastian Vettel    Ferrari               1:16.276s   -
 2  Kimi Raikkonen      Ferrari               1:16.444s  0.168s
 3  Valtteri Bottas     Mercedes              1:16.530s  0.254s
 4  Lewis Hamilton      Mercedes              1:16.707s  0.431s
 5  Max Verstappen      Red Bull/Renault      1:16.797s  0.521s
 6  Daniel Ricciardo    Red Bull/Renault      1:16.818s  0.542s
 7  Fernando Alonso     McLaren/Honda         1:17.549s  1.273s
 8  Stoffel Vandoorne   McLaren/Honda         1:17.894s  1.618s
 9  Carlos Sainz        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:18.912s  2.636s
10  Jolyon Palmer       Renault               1:18.415s  2.139s
11  Esteban Ocon        Force India/Mercedes  1:18.495s   -
12  Nico Hulkenberg     Renault               1:17.468s   -
13  Sergio Perez        Force India/Mercedes  1:18.639s   -
14  Romain Grosjean     Haas/Ferrari          1:18.771s   -
15  Kevin Magnussen     Haas/Ferrari          1:19.095s   -
16  Daniil Kvyat        Toro Rosso/Renault    1:18.538s   -
17  Lance Stroll        Williams/Mercedes     1:19.102s   -
18  Pascal Wehrlein     Sauber/Ferrari        1:19.839s   -
19  Paul Di Resta       Williams/Mercedes     1:19.868s   -
20  Marcus Ericsson     Sauber/Ferrari        1:19.972s   -

Paul Di Resta likens late Williams call-up to jumping off a cliff
HUNGARORING -- After being called up for qualifying with less than two hours' notice in Hungary, Paul di Resta admitted being "scared, nervous, anxious" at his first proper Formula One session since 2013.

Sebastian Vettel hails "incredible'' car after storming to Hungary pole
After securing Ferrari's first pole position since the Monaco Grand Prix in May, Sebastian Vettel has heaped praise on the handling of his Ferrari as it locked out the front row for the third time in 2017.

Kimi Raikkonen: I threw away pole with mistake
Kimi Raikkonen believes he could have claimed pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix had he not made a mistake on his final flying lap in Q3.

Daniil Kvyat edges even closer to race ban
HUNGARORING -- Daniil Kvyat has been docked three grid positions ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix grid after he impeded Lance Stroll during the opening session of qualifying.

Valtteri Bottas says Ferrari was unbeatable in Q3 at Hungaroring
HUNGARORING -- Valtteri Bottas said Mercedes did not have the pace to match Ferrari's front-row lockout in Hungary, something he thought would be the case after seeing the Italian team's pace in FP3.

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Daniel Ricciardo: I won't have many friends left after Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING -- After having to settle for an underwhelming sixth on the grid in Hungary, Daniel Ricciardo is ready to get his elbows out and attack from the start of Sunday's race.

Lewis Hamilton: I was taking the car to places it didn't want to go
HUNGARORING -- After qualifying fourth for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton says he never had the pace to battle for pole position at the Hungaroring.

Fernando Alonso: I've had better birthday presents
HUNGARORING -- After qualifying a season's-best seventh on the grid at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso said the result was in line with McLaren's expectations but well short of his ambitions.

Willliams stand-in Paul Di Resta: I have no idea what to expect
HUNGARORING -- Paul di Resta is expecting a physically gruelling return to Formula One at the Hungarian Grand Prix, one he is going in to with minimal preparation.

Toto Wolff: Ferrari resurgence track specific
HUNGARORING -- Mercedes boss Toto Wolff thinks Ferrari's sudden return to form at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix is down to the nature of the circuit rather than a true swing in performance.

Lewis Hamilton expecting 'easy breeze' for Ferrari in Hungary
HUNGARORING -- Lewis Hamilton is expecting Ferrari to disappear into the distance at the Hungarian Grand Prix after locking out the front row of the grid.

Sebastian Vettel wins tense Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING -- Sebastian Vettel claimed Ferrari's first win since May after holding firm under late pressure to win the Hungarian Grand Prix, a victory aided by teammate Kimi Raikkonen holding off a late charge from Lewis Hamilton.

Hungarian GP
Race Results
Pos Driver              Car                    Time          Gap
 1  Sebastian Vettel    Ferrari                1:39:46.713s   -
 2  Kimi Raikkonen      Ferrari                               0.908s
 3  Valtteri Bottas     Mercedes                             12.462s
 4  Lewis Hamilton      Mercedes                             12.885s
 5  Max Verstappen      Red Bull/Renault                     13.276s
 6  Fernando Alonso     McLaren/Honda                      1:11.223s
 7  Carlos Sainz        Toro Rosso/Renault     1 Lap
 8  Sergio Perez        Force India/Mercedes   1 Lap
 9  Esteban Ocon        Force India/Mercedes   1 Lap
10  Stoffel Vandoorne   McLaren/Honda          1 Lap
11  Daniil Kvyat        Toro Rosso/Renault     1 Lap
12  Jolyon Palmer       Renault                1 Lap
13  Kevin Magnussen     Haas/Ferrari           1 Lap
14  Lance Stroll        Williams/Mercedes      1 Lap
15  Pascal Wehrlein     Sauber/Ferrari         2 Laps
16  Marcus Ericsson     Sauber/Ferrari         2 Laps
17  Nico Hulkenberg     Renault                Collision
-  Paul Di Resta       Williams/Mercedes      Oil leak
-  Romain Grosjean     Haas/Ferrari           Wheel
-  Daniel Ricciardo    Red Bull/Renault       Collision
-  Felipe Massa        Williams/Mercedes      Withdrawn

Here is the World Championships Standings after Hungarian GP:

World Championships Standings
Driver's Standings:
Pos Driver             Points
 1  Sebastian Vettel    202
 2  Lewis Hamilton      188
 3  Valtteri Bottas     169
 4  Daniel Ricciardo    117
 5  Kimi Raikkonen      116
 6  Max Verstappen       67
 7  Sergio Perez         56
 8  Esteban Ocon         45
 9  Carlos Sainz         35
10  Nico Hulkenberg      26
11  Felipe Massa         23
12  Lance Stroll         18
13  Romain Grosjean      18
14  Kevin Magnussen      11
15  Fernando Alonso      10
16  Pascal Wehrlein       5
17  Daniil Kvyat          4
18  Stoffel Vandoorne     1
19  Jolyon Palmer         0
20  Marcus Ericsson       0
21  Antonio Giovinazzi    0

Constructor's Standings:
Pos Constructor          Points
1   Mercedes               357
2   Ferrari                318
3   Red Bull/Renault       184
4   Force India/Mercedes   101
5   Williams/Mercedes       41
6   Toro Rosso/Renault      39
7   Haas/Ferrari            29
8   Renault                 26
9   McLaren/Honda           11
10  Sauber/Ferrari           5

Daniel Ricciardo slams 'amateur' teammate Max Verstappen after collision
HUNGARORING -- Daniel Ricciardo has suggested Max Verstappen is "a sore loser" who does not like being overtaken by his teammate after their collision on the opening lap of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Valtteri Bottas thanks teammate Lewis Hamilton for last lap switch
Valtteri Bottas has thanked teammate Lewis Hamilton for letting him back through on the final lap of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Nico Hulkenberg-Kevin Magnussen spat continues after race
After going wheel-to-wheel in a battle for position at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg went head-to-head in a spiky war of words following the race.

Guenther Steiner says Nico Hulkenberg is a childish bully
HUNGARORING -- Haas boss Guenther Steiner has hit out at Nico Hulkenberg for visiting the stewards to ask that Kevin Magnussen get a more severe penalty for their incident late in the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Kimi Raikkonen: Ferrari must have had reasons for strategy
HUNGARORING -- Kimi Raikkonen trusts Ferrari had good reasons for its strategy calls at the Hungarian Grand Prix after the timing of his pit stop appeared to suit teammate Sebastian Vettel's race more than his.

Sebastian Vettel reveals extent of issues which nearly cost him Hungarian GP win
Sebastian Vettel has confirmed a steering issue which occurred on the formation lap steadily got worse throughout the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hamilton on Bottas swap: My heart ruled my head
Lewis Hamilton says his decision to honour his position swap with Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas at the Hungarian Grand Prix came from his heart and not his head.

Max Verstappen apologises to Daniel Ricciardo for Hungary clash
HUNGARORING -- Max Verstappen has taken full responsibility for his first-lap collision with Red Bull teammate Daniel Ricciardo, one he does not think will ruin their previously good relationship.

How a cracked fibre cable hampered Mercedes' Hungarian GP chances
HUNGARORING -- Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the team was unable to properly capitalise on Ferrari's troubles at the Hungarian Grand Prix due to a loss of data on the pit wall.

Fernando Alonso surprised by fastest lap at Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING -- Fernando Alonso says sixth place at the Hungarian Grand Prix was in line with his expectations during the race, but that his fastest lap came as a complete surprise.

Ferrari says Kimi Raikkonen showed true value in Hungary one-two
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has praised Kimi Raikkonen for his part in the team's Hungarian Grand Prix victory, as the Scuderia secured its second one-two finish of 2017.

Toto Wolff 'not in a happy place' after Lewis Hamilton-Valtteri Bottas switch
HUNGARORING -- Toto Wolff says reversing Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas' positions on the final lap of the Hungarian Grand Prix was Mercedes' most difficult decision in the last five years because of the impact it could have on the drivers' championship.

Nico Hulkenberg, Guenther Steiner appear to reconcile after Budapest spat
Just hours after a remarkable war of words at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Renault's Nico Hulkenberg and Haas boss Guenther Steiner posted an image to social media seemingly poking fun at their mini feud.

Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen clear the air after Hungary clash
HUNGARORING -- Daniel Ricciardo says he and Red Bull Max Verstappen have privately discussed their first-lap collision at the Hungarian Grand Prix and agreed to put the incident behind them.

Lewis Hamilton explains rationale behind both Mercedes driver switches in Hungary
HUNGARORING, Hungary -- Lewis Hamilton says his respect for Valtteri Bottas and Mercedes ultimately swayed his decision to let his teammate back past on the final lap of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Testing gets underway at the Hungaroring
HUNGARORING -- The second of Formula One's two in-season tests got underway at the Hungaroring on Tuesday morning as all ten teams returned to action just two days after Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel: You're never as bad as they say
HUNGARORING, Hungary -- After his first win in five races, Sebastian Vettel revealed the philosophy that helped him ignore media reports of Ferrari's supposed slump in form -- "You're never as good as they say, you're never as bad as they say".

Horner: Ricciardo/Verstappen clash was inevitable
HUNGARORING, Hungary -- Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo were always going to have an on-track collision at some point during their time as teammates and is impressed with the way both drivers dealt with the fallout.

Stoffel Vandoorne puts McLaren top at lunch of opening Hungary test
HUNGARORING, Hungary -- Stoffel Vandoorne set the fastest time on the opening morning of this week's in-season test at the Hungaroring.

Lewis Hamilton: Robert Kubica would have been world champion without injury
HUNGARORING, Hungary -- Lewis Hamilton hopes Robert Kubica's upcoming Formula One test leads to a comeback as he believes his former rival is one of the sport's lost world champions.

Ferrari youngster Charles Leclerc tops opening Hungary test
HUNGARORING, Hungary -- Ferrari academy driver Charles Leclerc picked up where Sebastian Vettel left off at the Hungarian Grand Prix by topping the order on the opening day of F1's second in-season test.

Hulkenberg calls Magnussen a 'wannabe Verstappen'
HUNGARORING, Hungary -- Nico Hulkenberg has continued his feud with Kevin Magnussen, labelling the Haas driver a "wannabe Max Verstappen" after their astonishing war of words after the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel quickest as Robert Kubica enjoys impressive F1 return
HUNGARORING, Hungary -- Sebastian Vettel kept Ferrari at the final day of F1's in-season testing, an event dominated by Robert Kubica's 149-lap return with Renault.

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Robert Kubica: I could do 142 laps again tomorrow
HUNGARORING, Hungary -- Though admitting he was "not 100 percent happy" with his first outing in an up-do-date F1 car in over six years, Robert Kubica played down question-marks over his fitness and said he would easily repeat his 142-lap stint again tomorrow.

McLaren dubs wonderkid Lando Norris 'star of the future' after Hungary test
HUNGARORING, Hungary -- McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has tipped British teenage sensation Lando Norris for great things after an impressive first test of a Formula One car in Budapest.

Mercedes tests thinner Halo as FIA plans to 'push' design
Motorsport's governing body the FIA is exploring ways to reduce the thickness of the Halo cockpit device being slated for introduction in Formula One next year.

Williams open to Paul Di Resta return in 2018
Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says the team is considering a full-time Formula One return for Paul di Resta as part of an "open-minded" approach to its driver line-up for next season.

Red Bull and McLaren go aggressive with Belgian GP tyre choices
Red Bull and McLaren have opted for an aggressive tyre strategy for the Belgian Grand Prix by favouring Pirellis softest available compound, the ultra-soft tyre.

Ferrari could make Sauber its junior Formula One team
Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne has revealed the team is considering the possibility of using its Formula One tie-up with Sauber to create a junior team for its young drivers.

Young drivers react to 2017 Formula One cars
After getting their first taste of Formula One's new era of wider and more aggressive cars, some of the young drivers who took part in the post-Hungarian Grand Prix in-season test report back on their experiences.

Sebastian Vettel: Title lead a reward for Ferrari's hard work
Sebastian Vettel believes his lead in the world drivers' championship reflects the hard work Ferrari has put in throughout the 2017 Formula One season.

Christian Horner questions Mercedes' Hungarian Grand Prix tactics
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner admits he was surprised by Mercedes' decision to switch its drivers on the last lap of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Valtteri Bottas: I don't want to be in Lewis Hamilton's shadow
Valtteri Bottas reckons he is more than capable of beating Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton to this year's Formula One title and says he does not want to be in his teammate's shadow.

Kimi Raikkonen's heartfelt gesture up for Laureus award
Kimi Raikkonen's heartfelt gesture to a crying fan at the Spanish Grand Prix is among the nominations for the 'Best Sporting Moment of the Year' at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Lewis Hamilton: I want to win Formula One title in the right way
Lewis Hamilton hopes Mercedes will not end up rueing lost points to Ferrari in the 2017 title fight, but insists he wants to win the championship in the "right way".

Paddy Lowe: Williams won't give up on fourth
Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says his team remains determined to stay in the hunt for fourth place in the constructors' championship, despite trailing Force India by 60 points.

Stoffel Vandoorne: Fourth best team should be a regular target for McLaren
Stoffel Vandoorne believes McLaren's breakthrough result at the Hungarian Grand Prix is a sign the team should be regularly targeting to be the fourth-best team during the rest of 2017.

Pierre Gasly believes 2018 Toro Rosso drive still possible
Red Bull junior Pierre Gasly says he is still hopeful of landing a 2018 Formula One drive with Toro Rosso.

Christian Horner: Q3 engine modes key to catching Mercedes, Ferrari
Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes the superior engine modes Mercedes and Ferrari are able to unleash in qualifying is the key factor preventing his team from catching its rivals.

Toto Wolff wants Valtteri Bottas decision by mid-September
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff hopes Valtteri Bottas' future will be resolved by the Asian leg of the 2017 Formula One season in mid-September.

Carlos Sainz did not enjoy having Red Bull hierarchy 'against' him
Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz admits he did not enjoy feeling "against" Red Bull bosses Christian Horner and Helmut Marko over the recent scrutiny regarding his Formula One future.

Haas says 'trending' Formula E is still not a threat to Formula One
Despite Formula E's increasing popularity with car manufacturers, Haas boss Guenther Steiner says the all-electric series poses no threat to Formula One.

Sir Jackie Stewart: Halo opposition similar to criticism of my 1960s safety push
Three-time world champion Jackie Stewart says the opposition to Halo is no different to the criticism he received for trying to "kill" Formula One by pushing for safety in the 1960s and 1970s.

Paddy Lowe: Mercedes did things the right way in Hungary
Paddy Lowe thinks fans will remember the way Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes handled its driver swap at the Hungarian Grand Prix in a favourable light, even if the decision costs the team the drivers' championship.

Romain Grosjean: I'm committed to Haas' F1 project
Romain Grosjean says his immediate focus is on improving Haas' position in Formula One, rather than dwelling on his next move after 2018.

McLaren slams 'fake news' reports of Fernando Alonso contesting IndyCar's 2017 finale
McLaren boss Zak Brown has rubbished suggestions Fernando Alonso could miss this year's Singapore Grand Prix to contest IndyCar's championship finale at Sonoma.

Christian Horner: Q3 engine modes key to catching Mercedes, Ferrari
Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes the superior engine modes Mercedes and Ferrari are able to unleash in qualifying is the key factor preventing his team from catching its rivals.

Paul di Resta hopes Hungary put him back on the F1 radar
Paul di Resta hopes his stand-in appearance for Williams at the Hungarian Grand Prix helps force a full-time return to Formula One.

Sergio Perez hopes for new Force India deal by Belgian GP
Force India's Sergio Perez wants to have his 2018 plans finalised by the time Formula One's summer break comes to an end.

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Fernando Alonso: 2017 great for me, but not for McLaren
Fernando Alonso feels his 2017 season so far has been "fantastic" despite the huge problems still faced by McLaren and Honda.

Sebastian Vettel says respect for Lewis Hamilton goes back to karting days
Sebastian Vettel says he recognised the potential in 2017 title rival Lewis Hamilton the first time their paths crossed as youngsters in karting.

Christian Horner: Halo push could lead to autonomous F1 cars
Christian Horner believes the FIA was backed into a corner before announcing the introduction of Halo for 2018, a safety push the Red Bull boss is concerned could have drastic consequences on all forms of motor racing.

Lance Stroll: Results prove I'm not just about father's money
Lance Stroll believes the results from the first half of his rookie season proves his family has not simply paid for a spot on the Formula One grid.

Honda finally at pre-season performance target
Honda has only just reached the level of engine performance it was hoping to see from the start of 2017 pre-season testing, according to F1 boss Yusuke Hasegawa.

Chase Carey: F1 has eliminated $1bn of debt
Formula One owners Liberty Media has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2017, with F1 CEO Chase Carey claiming $1billion of debt has been "eliminated".

Nico Rosberg doubts Ferrari can match Mercedes in Formula One development race
Reigning Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg believes Mercedes will pull clear of Ferrari in the 2017 title battle due to its superior development ability.

Kimi Raikkonen: 'Small things' defining Mercedes, Ferrari fight
Kimi Raikkonen says "small things" will determine whether Ferrari can continue to challenge Mercedes in the 2017 Formula One title fight during the second half of the season.

Robert Kubica: My limitations remain the same
Robert Kubica admits "nothing has changed" regarding the limitations with the right arm he nearly lost in a horrific rally crash, despite his impressive performance for Renault in the post-Hungarian Grand Prix test.

Romain Grosjean reveals Nicky Hayden tribute helmet for US GP
Haas driver Romain Grosjean has unveiled a Nicky Hayden tribute helmet which he will wear during October's United States Grand Prix.

Renault: Jolyon Palmer's Formula One future is in his hands
Cyril Abiteboul says Renault is open to retaining Jolyon Palmer for the 2018 Formula One season, providing he can turn around his disappointing form in the remainder of the year.

Esteban Ocon: Out-working Sergio Perez key to beating him
Esteban Ocon says spending more time on Force India's Formula One simulator and working harder than Sergio Perez has enabled him to "catch up" with his teammate's level of performance.

Christian Horner: Sebastian Vettel thrives under Formula One title pressure
Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes Sebastian Vettel performs at his best when under pressure during a Formula One title fight, pointing to his performances in his previous championship-winning campaigns.

Toto Wolff: Ferrari did not show its 'real' pace in Hungary
Toto Wolff is convinced Ferrari did not show its "real pace" at the Hungarian Grand Prix, despite out-performing Mercedes and claiming a one-two finish.

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Guenther Steiner certain Sauber, Ferrari deal won't hurt Haas
Guenther Steiner says he is not worried about Sauber's renewed partnership with Ferrari as he does not believe it will have any negative impact on Haas.

Christian Horner: Windtunnel issues cost Red Bull two months
Christian Horner believes Formula One's regulation changes and bigger cars for 2017 caused correlation problems with Red Bull's windtunnel which set the team's programme back by around two months.

Valtteri Bottas: My best performances are still to come
Valtteri Bottas says he expected to be in a stronger position in the 2017 Formula One title fight heading into the summer break but admits he is yet to extract his best form.

Daniil Kvyat: Patience is the key to improved results
Daniil Kvyat insists Toro Rosso does not need to make any changes to its approach in order to improve its form in the second half of the 2017 Formula One season.

Why Mercedes couldn't resist Formula E
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff believes Formula E has the potential to develop dramatically over the next five years and emerge as a "serious motorsport player".

Horner: Great things to come from Verstappen in second half of 2017
Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes Max Verstappen's bad luck in the opening half of the season will only serve to energise the teenager for the second half of the year.

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Vettel: Good to see other teams copying Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel is a strong believer in imitation being the sincerest form of flattery after seeing a number of Ferrari design elements pop up on rival cars this year.

Horner: F1 will end up with V6 twin turbos after 2020
If Christian Horner were in charge of Formula One he'd bring back high-revving V12 engines, but the Red Bull team boss doubts the sport's decision makers will agree with his vision for F1's future.

F1 assessing options for second US GP
New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Las Vegas all have the potential to host a second grand prix in the U.S.A., according to Formula One chairman Chase Carey.

Alonso will consider 'all possibilities' before looking outside F1
Fernando Alonso says he will explore all opportunities to win again within Formula One before looking outside the series for a drive in 2018.

Why Red Bull's Helmut Marko thinks Sebastian Vettel will win 2017 F1 title
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko is backing his former prodigy Sebastian Vettel to win a fifth world championship this year.

Hard to predict F1's 'weird' midfield fight, says Haas boss Guenther Steiner
Haas boss Guenther Steiner says everyone in Formula One's tight midfield should be considered a threat in the second half of the season due to the unpredictable nature of the fight so far.

McLaren: Misunderstood Fernando Alonso is not hard to manage
McLaren boss Eric Boullier has refuted claims that Fernando Alonso is a difficult driver to manage, insisting the two-time Formula One world champion is merely focussed on being successful.

Carlos Sainz learning from 'mentor' Fernando Alonso during Formula One fights
Carlos Sainz says his wheel-to-wheel on-track battles with Fernando Alonso have enabled him to learn and improve his race-craft in Formula One.

Force India nearing renewed Sergio Perez deal
Sergio Perez is close to agreeing a new deal to remain with Force India for 2018, according to the team's chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer.

Christian Horner: Red Bull can aim to outscore Ferrari in rest of 2017 F1 season
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes outscoring Ferrari in the remainder of the 2017 Formula One season is a "realistic and aggressive target" for his team.

Romain Grosjean: 'Grown up' Haas has upped its game
Romain Grosjean has praised Haas for its performance during the first half of the 2017 Formula One season having matched its points tally from the entirety of 2016.

Here is the Timing Schedule for next weekend's Belgian GP:

Belgian GP
Friday
Practice Session 1   13:00 To 14:30
Practice Session 2   17:00 To 18:30

Saturday
Practice Session 3   14:00 To 15:00
Qualifying Session   17:00 To 18:00

Sunday
Race                 17:00 To 19:00

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F1 launches esports world championship
Formula One has launched an esports series which will culminate at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November.

Max Verstappen says a competitive car is key to a long-term Red Bull stay
Max Verstappen says a long-term future at Red Bull hinges on whether the team can provide him with a competitive car before his contract expires in 2019.

Teams load up on super-softs for Monza
All 20 drivers have opted for near-identical tyre selections for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Toto Wolff says its dangerous for Mercedes to make assumptions about Belgian GP pace
Toto Wolff says Mercedes has had enough harsh lessons in 2017 so far to automatically assume it will be the team to beat at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Ferrari retains Kimi Raikkonen for 2018
Ferrari has confirmed Kimi Raikkonen will remain at the team for the 2018 championship season, ending speculation about the Finn's immediate future.

Toro Rosso technical chief James Key handed new deal
Toro Rosso's technical director James Key has agreed a contract extension with the team.

Renault upgrades power unit ahead of Spa and Monza
Renault is bringing an updated power unit to the next two rounds of the Formula One season with the aim of assessing progress against its rivals at two of the calendar's most power-sensitive circuits.

McLaren confirms Vandoorne will stay in 2018
McLaren has confirmed Stoffel Vandoorne will remain at the team as planned in 2018.

Webber: Verstappen 'a bit flaky' this season
Former Red Bull driver Mark Webber has described Max Verstappen as being "a bit flaky" this season, saying he'd like to see him "on the road" more often.