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Alonso departs F1 with donuts, praise, penalties

Fernando Alonso said goodbye to Formula One on Sunday amid a fanfare of crowd-pleasing donut spins, generous tributes and a handful of post-race penalties from the FIA.
Soure:AFP: 2018/11/26 21:33:40

Pirelli agrees new 4-year deal with F1

Pirelli has signed a new four-year deal to remain Formula One's sole tire supplier until the end of the 2023 season, the sport announced in a statement on Sunday.
Soure:Reuters: 2018/11/25 21:33:41

Crutchlow crash mars Australia Moto GP practice

Italy's Andrea Iannone clocked the fastest time in practice Friday ahead of the Australian Moto GP in a fiercely competitive session marred by a heavy crash that left Cal Crutchlow with a fractured ankle.
Soure:AFP: 2018/10/26 22:03:40

Tight corner

Ducati Team Italian rider Andrea Dovizioso takes a corner in the first practice session ahead of the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix at Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Motegi, Japan on Friday. Dovizioso fanned his flickering MotoGP title hopes by clocking the fastest time in the free practice.
Soure:AFP: 2018/10/19 21:58:40

The Hungaroring paradox: Win and you lose

Red Bull fancy their chances in the heat of the Hungaroring this weekend but given that no driver has won in Hungary and gone on to take the title in the same season since Michael Schumacher in 2004 Lewis Hamilton will not lose too much sleep about that.
Soure:Reuters: 2018/7/27 23:03:40

Miami GP 'pushed back' to 2020

Formula One has given up on the possibility of having a Grand Prix in Miami next year and the focus is now on 2020, sources close to the matter said Sunday.
Soure:Reuters: 2018/7/22 22:33:40

Vettel, Mercedes hungry for home success

Sunday's German Grand Prix could be Sebastian Vettel's last chance to win on home soil but Lewis Hamilton will be doing all he can to deny Ferrari's Formula One championship leader that particular pleasure.
Soure:Reuters: 2018/7/20 22:18:41

Hamilton staying with Mercedes

Four-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton ended months of speculation about his future on ­Thursday by signing a new two-year deal keeping him at his Mercedes team until the end of 2020.
Soure:Reuters: 2018/7/19 23:33:40

Mercedes still fastest despite lost points: team chief Wolff

Formula One champions Mercedes made mistakes in the last three back-to-back races but they still have the fastest car, according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Soure:Reuters: 2018/7/17 22:23:39

Going for a spin

Red Bull's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo does a practice run on the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, England on Friday during the British Formula One Grand Prix which is being held from Thursday to Sunday.
Soure:AFP: 2018/7/6 23:03:40

Vroom splash

Belgian driver Thierry Neuville and compatriot co-driver Nicolas Gilsoul steer their Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, at “Arena motocross” of Ittiri village, on Thursday, the first stage of the 2018 FIA World Rally Championship in Sardinia.
Soure:AFP: 2018/6/8 21:43:40

Verstappen ready to take a gamble on Monaco

Monaco's famed casino holds no attractions for Max Verstappen but the 20-year-old Dutchman is much more willing to take a high-speed gamble on the unforgiving streets of the Mediterranean principality.
Soure:Reuters: 2018/5/25 22:43:42

Eyeing first win

Monster Yamaha Tech 3's French Johann Zarco gets familiar with the course at a free practice session ahead of the French MotoGP Grand Prix on Friday in Le Mans. Zarco will have huge home support at Le Mans on Sunday as he attempts to claim a first MotoGP win and dent Marc Marquez's quest for a fifth title.
Soure:AFP: 2018/5/18 23:13:40

Baffert hopes for Dubai World Cup repeat

Bob Baffert has high hopes for favorite West Coast in Saturday's Dubai World Cup, as the American trainer bids to land the race for the second straight year after Arrogate's thrilling 2017 triumph.
Soure:AFP: 2018/3/30 22:48:40

Back with a bang: Hamilton dominates Melbourne practice

World champion Lewis Hamilton took up where he left off last season with the fastest lap times in opening practice for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix on Friday.
Soure:AFP: 2018/3/23 22:28:41

Fresh faces

The Formula One season roars into life at the traditional season opener, the Australian Grand Prix, in Melbourne this weekend.
Soure:AFP: 2018/3/22 20:05:54

Hamilton, Vettel ready to fight for five crowns

Formula One fans will be hearing a lot about Juan Manuel Fangio this season as Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel battle to match the late Argentine's 1950s feat of five world championships.
Soure:AFP: 2018/3/16 22:33:40

Peterhansel eyes 14th Dakar win

Stephane Peterhansel will target a 14th victory on the Dakar Rally, played out over 9,000 kilometers of gruelling terrain which includes criss-crossing the Andes and confronting the unique physical demands of Bolivia's thin air.
Soure:AFP: 2018/1/5 21:38:40