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Ferrari team orders: From 'may the best man win' to number one and two
Sebastian Vettel has the undoubted backing of Ferrari in his quest for the 2017 title. But Ferrari's reputation for always having a number one and number two driver is unfounded, writes Maurice Hamilton.
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Top ten dream F1 venues in the United States
With owners Liberty Media looking at the possibility of a second U.S. Grand Prix to the Formula One calendar, ESPN looks at some of the best -- and most optimistic -- options available.
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Why Marko thinks Vettel will win the 2017 title
Helmut Marko thinks former prodigy Sebastian Vettel's mental strength will be the key factor in the remainder of the 2017 Formula One championship.
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Sainz learning from F1 'mentor' Alonso
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.
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Haas can't predict F1's 'weird' midfield fight
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.
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Life through a lens: Ferrari back on top.
Mark Sutton talks through his best shots from the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Horner: F1 will end up with V6 twin turbos
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.
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Alonso to consider 'all possibilities' before leaving 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.
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F1 assessing options for second US GP
New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Las Vegas all have the potential to host a second U.S. Grand Prix, according to Formula One chairman Chase Carey.
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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.
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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".
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Kvyat: Patience 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.
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Life through a lens: Kubica's F1 return.
F1 photographer Mark Sutton talks through his best shots of mid-season testing, as Robert Kubica's return excites the fans.
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What if... Kubica had never been injured?
With Robert Kubica seemingly moving towards a sensational return, ESPN imagines how F1's recent history could have looked had the Polish driver not gone rallying on the eve of the 2011 season.
Stewart and Halo: No stranger to Formula One safety ridicule
Sir Jackie Stewart is no stranger to being ridiculed about his views on safety in Formula One. Maurice Hamilton recalls his safety crusade in the Sixties following his recent comments on the Halo cockpit protection device.
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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.
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Horner: Great things to come from Verstappen
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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How drivers are spending F1's summer break
While fans try to avoid boredom without their Formula One fix for a whole month, ESPN charts how some of the 2017 F1 grid are spending their free time away from the circuit during their four-week summer break.
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Red Bull: Windtunnel issues cost 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.
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Kimi: 'Small things' defining Merc, 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.
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Wolff: Ferrari did not show '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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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.
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Horner: Vettel thrives under F1 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.
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Ocon: Out-working 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" to his teammate's level of performance.
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Renault: Palmer's F1 future 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.
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Grosjean reveals 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.
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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.
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Rosberg doubts Ferrari can catch Mercedes
Reigning Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg believes Mercedes will pull clear of Ferrari in the 2017 title battle due to its superior ability in the development race.
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Carey: F1 has eliminated $1bn of debt
Formula One's owner 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".
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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.
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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.
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Horner: Halo push could lead to autonomous F1 cars
Red Bull boss Christian Horner thinks the introduction of Halo in 2018 could start a push for safety which has drastic consequences on motor racing in its current form.
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Vettel: Respect for Lewis 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 karting youngsters.
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A guide to F1's new cars
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What to look out for on this year's new F1 cars
With a week of car launches already underway, ESPN's technical expert Craig Scarborough highlights the main features to look out for on the new-for-2017 cars.
Key dates in 2017
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Everything you need to know about the 2017 F1 season
All the key dates you need to know -- including car launches and the winter testing schedule -- ahead of the 2017 Formula One season.
Pirelli's 2017 race tyre picks
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2017 grand prix tyre compound selections
A list of which compounds Pirelli is taking to each grand prix on the 2017 calendar.
