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Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton secured his third Formula One World Drivers’ Championship after winning yesterday’s United States Grand Prix at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas and boosting his points tally to an unbeatable 327. The race turned out to be quite the spectacle thanks to two virtual and two actual safety car periods, plus it wasn’t until lap 49 of 56 that it looked likely Hamilton would win. Up until then, Mercedes’ other man Nico Rosberg was on the chase and was even in the lead at some points. However, the German would lose the top position for...
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2015 Formula One United States Grand Prix Weather ForecastRound 16 of the 2015 Formula One World Championship is being held at Austin's Circuit of the Americas this weekend, but unfortunately the weather isn’t looking too good, with rain predicted for both Saturday and Sunday and even some stormy conditions possible. For Sunday’s race...
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2015 Formula One United States Grand Prix PreviewThe 2015 Formula One World Championship this weekend heads to local soil for round sixteen, the United States Grand Prix. The race is once again taking place at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, a track designed to combine the best corners from various circuits around the globe and...
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Lewis Hamilton Storms To Victory In Action-Packed Russian Grand PrixIt was another cruise to victory for Lewis Hamilton at yesterday’s 2015 Formula One Russian Grand Prix, with the win sealing the Constructors' Championship for his Mercedes AMG team for the second time in a row. But it wasn’t all good news at the Mercedes camp because Nico Rosberg...
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Rosberg Edges Out Hamilton For Russian Grand Prix PoleToday’s qualifying session for the 2015 Formula One Russian Grand Prix saw Nico Rosberg edge out his teammate Lewis Hamilton to secure pole position and in the process help his team earn an historic 30th all-Silver Arrow front row. Rosberg’s best time at the Sochi Autodrom was a...
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2015 Formula One Russian Grand Prix Weather ForecastThe weather in Sochi is typically mild and pleasant this time of year, and looking at the forecast for this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix fine weather is exactly what we’re in store for. The peak temperature on Sunday should be 69 degrees F (21 degrees C) and the skies will only be...
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After last year’s successful inaugural race, the Russian Grand Prix held at the Sochi Autodrom returns to host the 16th round of the 2015 Formula One World Championship this weekend. The Sochi Autodrom is one of the longest in F1 at 3.63 miles and circumnavigates the 2014 Winter Olympic venues as well as some public roads. It is located in the heart of Russia’s Black Sea resort area. Designed by German architect Herman Tilke, the circuit boasts some of his signature designs such as long straights and sweeping hairpins, but there are also some slow sections that feature 90-degree...
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Romain Grosjean to drive for America's Haas F1 team in 2016The new Haas Formula One team, formed by American Gene Haas, the founder of a machining company as well as the Stewart-Haas Racing NASCAR team, is gearing up for its competition debut next season and this week confirmed Romain Grosjean as one of its drivers. DON'T MISS: Callaway Unveils GT3-Spec...
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Marussia To Run Mercedes Power In 2016, Button To Stay On At McLarenThere’s been a flurry of Formula One-related news in the past couple of days, ranging from new engine supply deals to revised calendars to Dutch youngster Max Verstappen passing his road driving test. First up there’s confirmation that Marussia is ending its current contract with...
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Mercedes-AMG’s Next Four-Cylinder To Be Developed By F1 TeamMercedes-AMG has just upgraded the turbocharged four-cylinder engine found in its compact cars to deliver 375 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, but for further upgrades the official Mercedes tuner will turn to an all-new engine—one developed by the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One...
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Renault Poised To Take Control Of Lotus F1 Team: OfficialRenault hasn’t fielded its own Formula One team since 2010 but that may be set to change very soon. The French automaker has confirmed the signing of a Letter of Intent regarding the potential acquisition of a controlling stake in cash-strapped Lotus F1. READ: Mercedes AMG Back In Form At...
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Mercedes AMG Back In Form At Formula One Japanese Grand PrixAfter a minor blip at the previous Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes AMG continued its dominance in the 2015 Formula One World Championship with a stunning performance yesterday at the Japanese Grand Prix, held at the Suzuka Circuit. It was a one-two finish for the German automaker, with star driver...
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There was a dramatic end to qualifying for the 2015 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix earlier today, with Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver Daniil Kvyat crashing in the final stages and the red flag forced to come out. It meant nine remaining drivers were unable to complete their final quick lap as the session was not restarted. It was a boon for Mercedes AMG’s Nico Rosberg who ended up with pole position, and starting next to him at the front of the grid tomorrow will be fellow Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton. The Briton was just a tenth of a second off the pace of his German teammate...
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2015 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix Weather ForecastIt’s not unusual to face extremes of weather in Japan: either very wet, or dramatically hot. We’ve seen both over the years during the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix—and quite a few conditions in between—so the race can prove a tough one. In addition, it was torrential rain...
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2015 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix PreviewThere are mixed emotions going into this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, round 14 of the 2015 Formula One World Championship. The event is always a favorite, due mostly to the enthusiasm of all the fans, and the track itself, the Suzuka Circuit, will always feature high on the list with its...
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Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel Victorious At 2015 Formula One Singapore Grand PrixFerrari’s Sebastian Vettel led from lights out to the checkered flag at yesterday’s 2015 Formula One Singapore Grand Prix, with the German putting in an impressive performance at the floodlit Marina Bay Circuit. Vettel now has 42 wins under his belt, which means he’s passed Ayrton...
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Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel Storms To Singapore Grand Prix PoleFerrari’s Sebastian Vettel will start at pole position tomorrow at the 2015 Formula One Singapore Grand Prix after a thrilling performance at today’s qualifying session. He posted a 1:43.885 in Q3, which was half a second quicker than the next best time. Incredibly, neither Lewis...
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2015 Formula One Singapore Grand Prix Weather ForecastThe heat, humidity and intensity of the Marina Bay Circuit makes the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix one of the most demanding for drivers and their teams, and looking at the weather forecast for this weekend’s race it appears there’ll be no respite from the extreme conditions. The...
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Coming up this weekend is round 13 of the 2015 Formula One World Championship, the Singapore Grand Prix. The race is one of the newer events on the calendar but it’s already considered a classic, due mostly to the atmosphere of the crowd in combination with the tough conditions faced by drivers and their teams. Being F1’s only night race, the Singapore Grand Prix has a completely different ambiance to the day events. Visibility is only made possible by the 1,500 halogen lamps, with drivers often donning tinted visors to reduce the glare. CHECK OUT: Bugatti Previews Veyron...
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Hamilton Wins 2015 Formula One Italian Grand Prix, Vettel Makes PodiumMercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton has taken his third Formula One Italian Grand Prix with a decisive win yesterday at a packed Autodromo Nazionale Monza race track. The Briton never looked troubled and in the end crossed the line with a 25-second gap between him and runner-up Sebastian Vettel...
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Räikkönen To Join Hamilton On Front Row At 2015 Formula One Italian Grand PrixWe look set for a thrilling race tomorrow at the 2015 Formula One Italian Grand Prix, with local team Ferrari putting in an impressive performance during today’s qualifying session and wowing the crowds. But the Prancing Horse still missed out on the top spot after Mercedes AMG’s Lewis...
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2015 Formula One Italian Grand Prix Weather ForecastThis weekend is the 2015 Formula One Italian Grand Prix, which once again is taking place at the legendary Autodromo Nazionale Monza. The weather isn’t looking too good as conditions are likely to remain gray and overcast for much of the weekend, though things should clear up by...
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2015 Formula One Italian Grand Prix PreviewThe 2015 Formula One World Championship continues this weekend with round 12, the Italian Grand Prix, which once again is taking place at the legendary Monza race track. Monza is home to some of the most passionate fans in F1, most of them loyal to local team Ferrari, and this creates an atmosphere...
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F1 Veteran Ross Brawn Helps Launch Book About A Very Special Ferrari 250 GTAll Ferraris are special. And Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase models are even more so. But an example whose pedigree includes three victories at the hands of legendary pilot Sir Stirling Moss? "Special" doesn't really do it justice. ALSO SEE: Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo Revealed, Previews Veyron...
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