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BBC Sport - 52 min 32 sec ago
Hispania play down car safety fears, plus other gossip and rumours
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Webber: new generation not “real men”

Formula1.net - 1 hour 20 min ago
Mark Webber has said that the new generation of F1 drivers bear little resemblance to the older ones. At the presumably accepted risk of sounding like Victor Meldrew, Webber said that the younger drivers were mollycoddled because they had power steering and semi-automatic gearboxes. “You don’t look at these guys and think they are ‘real men’. They [...] Related posts:
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Silverstone “Arena” almost ready

Formula1.net - 1 hour 32 min ago
The modifications to the grand prix circuit at Silverstone are almost finished, says Silverstone managing director Richard Phillips. “Work on the circuit and venue is on schedule,” he told Autosport. “The team has been working around the clock, through some pretty terrible weather conditions, to make sure the circuit is ready on time. “The track works at [...] Related posts:
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McLaren say they support new teams

Formula1.net - 1 hour 35 min ago
McLaren have said that they support new teams – a statement which flies in the face of rivals Ferrari’s criticism of the new entrants. Managing director Jonathan Neale told reporters via a teleconference that he recognised the new teams and FOTa should assist them in any way possible. “As a group we have to be supportive in [...] Related posts:
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Bahrain GP: Preview - Bridgestone

Pitpass - 9 March, 2010 - 22:38
Bridgestone enters the final season of its contract as official tyre supplier to the Formula One World Championship with the commencement of the Bahrain Grand Prix with its super soft and medium 2010 specification dry slick tyres.
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Motor racing-McLaren relaxed about rear wing

Reuters - 9 March, 2010 - 20:59
MANAMA, March 9 (Reuters) - McLaren have a fallback option should Formula One race stewards take issue with their new car's rear wing but are confident they will not be using it in Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Silverstone revamp nearing completion

ITV - 9 March, 2010 - 18:51
Silverstone's new Arena layout is set to be completed on schedule by end of this month.
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Schu eyes big gains from new diffuser

ITV - 9 March, 2010 - 18:17
Schumacher is optimistic Mercedes's decision to hold a big technical upgrade back until the Bahrain opener will pay off.
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Bahrain preview quotes: Williams

Autosport Atlas - 9 March, 2010 - 17:54
Bahrain preview quotes: Williams
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Bahrain GP: Preview - Williams

Pitpass - 9 March, 2010 - 17:51
We have made great progress on reliability and we're still working on improving that, albeit at high mileages that we shouldn't encounter during race weekends.
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McLaren confident ahead of wing inspection

Pitpass - 9 March, 2010 - 17:24
McLaren managing director Jonathan Neale is confident that the rear wing on the MP4-25 will be given the green light when inspected by the FIA later this week.
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Fittipaldi - Schumi can win

Sky Sports - 9 March, 2010 - 15:57
Former World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi says age will not be a barrier to success for Michael Schumacher this season.
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Brawn thrilled by new F1 season

BBC Sport - 9 March, 2010 - 15:47
Mercedes team boss Ross Brawn says the 2010 season is one of the most exciting prospects for years.
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McLaren happy to wing it

Sky Sports - 9 March, 2010 - 14:59
McLaren's Jonathan Neale is confident the rear wing on their new MP4-25 car will be declared legal ahead of the new season.
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Q and A with McLaren's Jonathan Neale

Autosport Atlas - 9 March, 2010 - 14:04
Q and A with McLaren's Jonathan Neale
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McLaren calls for support for new teams

Autosport Atlas - 9 March, 2010 - 13:18
McLaren believes that it is critical that Formula 1's new teams are stabilised as quickly as possible, for the good of the sport.
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McLaren relaxed over wing controversy

Autosport Atlas - 9 March, 2010 - 13:15
McLaren says it is heading to Bahrain fully relaxed about the controversy that has surfaced over its rear wing design - and says it expects the concept to be given the green light by the FIA later this week.
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Vettel 'the complete driver'

Sky Sports - 9 March, 2010 - 12:41
Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes Sebastian Vettel's near miss in 2009 will stand him in good stead ahead of the coming season.
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Hamilton: McLaren MP4-25 very promising

Crash.Net - 9 March, 2010 - 12:30
Possibilities with McLaren's F1 2010 challenger 'very exciting', says Lewis Hamilton on eve of new season and opening race in Bahrain.

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