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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 01:58:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Button not committing to McLaren's Honda era ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 22 (GMM) Jenson Button on Wednesday refused to commit to McLaren for the beginning of the Honda era in 2015.Team boss Martin Whitmarsh this week said he is happy with McLaren's current driver lineup, but managing director Jonathan Neale acknowledged that the Woking based team is merely "hoping" Button will still be at the wheel in two years.When asked about 2015, when former works ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/button-not-committing-to-mclaren-s-honda-era/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 14:47:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Renault Sport F1 preview to the Monaco Grand Prix]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Monte Carlo: three corners in detail

Sainte Devote to Casino Square 
The distance from pole position to Sainte Devote is just 140m – the shortest run to the first corner we see all season and the pole sitter will reach it in a touch over four seconds. From pole there is not enough time for KERS to be activated, but cars starting further behind may choose to use it. After braking down ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/renault-sport-f1-preview-to-the-monaco-grand-prix/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 09:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Raikkonen admits 'two options' for 2014 seat ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 22 (GMM) Kimi Raikkonen has admitted he is weighing up two offers to remain in formula one beyond 2013.In the wake of his impressive return to the sport, the Finn's two-year contract with Lotus is now expiring.The Enstone based team clearly wants to retain the 33-year-old former world champion, who has thrived under Lotus' laid-back regime.But team owner Gerard Lopez admitted to PA ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/raikkonen-admits-two-options-for-2014-seat/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 09:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brawn will 'find a way' to work with successor Lowe ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/brawn-will-find-a-way-to-work-with-successor-lowe/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 22 (GMM)  Ross Brawn has hinted that Mercedes has just appointed his successor.

Briton Brawn, 58, is currently Mercedes' team principal, but big rumours this year had linked former McLaren technical director Paddy Lowe with that job.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/brawn-will-find-a-way-to-work-with-successor-lowe/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 07:28:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bianchi feels pressure to push Marussia forward ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 22 (GMM)  Jules Bianchi thinks it is possible Marussia is on the verge of breaking into F1's midfield.

Since the team debuted as Virgin in 2010, the red and black cars have always occupied the last rows of the grid, and Bernie Ecclestone even wanted Marussia to merge with fellow backmarker Caterham ahead of the 2013 season.

And as recently as this week, F1's chief executive has ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bianchi-feels-pressure-to-push-marussia-forward/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 07:28:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Renault engine deal for Toro Rosso to be announced ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 22 (GMM)  Toro Rosso's anticipated switch from Ferrari to Renault power for 2014 and beyond will be announced imminently, the German magazine Sport Bild reports.

Paddock rumours for several months have hinted at the change, which would bring both of Red Bull's teams under the 'Renault powered' banner for the new V6 era.

In March, Renault Sport F1's Jean-Michel Jalinier admitted ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/renault-engine-deal-for-toro-rosso-to-be-announced/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 07:27:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pirelli 'too professional' to be unfair - Wolff ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 22 (GMM)  Toto Wolff says he trusts Pirelli to act fairly to all formula one teams.

Mercedes and Red Bull have been the most vocal about the Italian marque's controversial 2013 tyres, causing Pirelli to announce significant changes for Canada next month.

But after Ferrari and Lotus hit back, the FIA intervened, making clear that Pirelli can only make mid-season changes for safety ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/pirelli-too-professional-to-be-unfair-wolff/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 07:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[McLaren happy with Perez and Button - boss ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 22 (GMM)  McLaren is not looking to change its driver lineup, team boss Martin Whitmarsh said this week.

The Woking based team is happy with the highly experienced Jenson Button, but admitted last week it can't be sure the 33-year-old will still be around for the new Honda era beginning in 2015.

&quot;It's more a question of hoping he will still be here in 2015,&quot; said ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-happy-with-perez-and-button-boss/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 07:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Massa surprises fans in Warsaw with a Ferrari F1 car - video]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[There was a fantastic atmosphere as over 30,000 Ferrari fans turned out to witness Shell’s first ever street demonstration with a Ferrari Formula One car in Poland and celebrate the launch of Shell’s new gasoline, Shell V-Power Nitro+.

Massa demonstrated the power and performance of a Ferrari F60 around a specially-designed street circuit in the Polish capital – performance that is ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/massa-surprises-fans-in-warsaw-with-a-ferrari-f1-car-video/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 19:47:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vettel urges F1 to rethink tyre 'recipe' ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 21 (GMM) World champion Sebastian Vettel has called on Pirelli to consider a fundamentally different approach to its role as F1 tyre supplier.The 'T-word' has been the buzz of the paddock throughout 2013 so far, and the controversy came to a head after Barcelona, when tempers flared over the widespread four-stop strategies.Following rampant criticism, mainly from Red Bull and ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vettel-urges-f1-to-rethink-tyre-recipe/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 13:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Whitmarsh denies Honda factor in Lowe release ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 21 (GMM)  McLaren on Tuesday played down reports linking its new Honda engine deal with Paddy Lowe's early release to Mercedes.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/whitmarsh-denies-honda-factor-in-lowe-release/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 13:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Williams F1 drivers preparing for Monaco GP]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mike Coughlan, Technical Director: Monaco may be one of the shortest tracks of the year, but it’s the most demanding, especially for the driver. Although the corner speeds are the slowest on the calendar, you have to use as much of the track as possible and the closer the driver can put his car to the barriers the faster he will go. As it is a street circuit the grip levels change the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/williams-f1-drivers-preparing-for-monaco-gp/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sahara Force India looks forward to the Monaco Grand Prix]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Vijay’s Vision
Team Principal, Dr Vijay Mallya, looks forward to the Monaco Grand Prix.
 
Monaco holds a special place in the heart of every Formula One fan. Its history, the unforgiving circuit and the unique atmosphere of the place make it a highlight of the season. As a venue, it’s one of my favourites and a track where our car has always worked well. We’ve scored points there for ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/sahara-force-india-looks-forward-to-the-monaco-grand-prix/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pirelli's point of view on upcoming Monaco GP]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Milan, May 20, 2013 – As has been the case for the last two years, the P Zero Yellow soft and P Zero Red supersoft have been nominated for the Monaco Grand Prix: the two softest tyres in Pirelli’s range. Monaco is the slowest and most twisty circuit on the calendar, where it is hard to overtake, so this makes rapid warm-up and high levels of mechanical grip from the tyres essential ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/pirelli-s-point-of-view-on-upcoming-monaco-gp/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:17:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hulkenberg leaves door open for Ferrari future ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 21 (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg has left open the possibility of a future tie-in with Ferrari.When the talented 25-year-old made the curious and apparently sideways step from Force India to Sauber for 2013, many sensed a 'Ferrari factor'.Indeed, while Force India uses Mercedes power, the Swiss team Sauber is a customer and close political ally of Ferrari.Following the German's move ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hulkenberg-leaves-door-open-for-ferrari-future/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 05:57:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Valencia wants lower fee for F1 return ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 21 (GMM)  Valencia is hoping to negotiate a new fee and then agree to annually alternate a spot on the formula one calendar with Spanish grand prix host Barcelona.

Valencia Street Circuit, Aerial View ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/valencia-wants-lower-fee-for-f1-return/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 05:57:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Honda seeking English base for F1 foray - report ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/honda-seeking-english-base-for-f1-foray-report/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 21 (GMM)  Honda is looking for an English base for its new formula one foray with its great former partner McLaren.

The two marques announced late last week that they have linked up for a new 'works' partnership that will see Honda supply turbo V6 engines to McLaren from 2015.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/honda-seeking-english-base-for-f1-foray-report/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 05:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[McLaren 'did deal' for Lowe's Mercedes release - media ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-did-deal-for-lowe-s-mercedes-release-media/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 21 (GMM)  Mercedes made a deal with McLaren to secure Paddy Lowe's early release, according to reports in the British media.

On Monday, the F1 team Mercedes announced that Briton Lowe will start work as executive technical director early next month.

That is a full half-year before Lowe's contract with McLaren - where he has been serving 'gardening leave' from his long-term ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-did-deal-for-lowe-s-mercedes-release-media/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 05:57:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Paddy Lowe to join Mercedes on 3 June]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Agreement has been reached between MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS and Vodafone McLaren Mercedes for Paddy Lowe to join the team on 3 June.
 
Paddy will strengthen MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS in the role of Executive Director (Technical) and will work closely with Team Principal, Ross Brawn; Executive Director (Business), Toto Wolff; and the team's senior technical management. As Team Principal, Ross ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/paddy-lowe-to-join-mercedes-on-3-june/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 15:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BMW rejects Ecclestone's F1 comeback claim ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 20 (GMM) BMW has hit back at Bernie Ecclestone's claim the German carmaker might be looking to return to formula one.Off the back of Honda's decision to make a F1 comeback in 2015, F1 chief executive Ecclestone told City A.M. newspaper he would be "surprised" if BMW didn't follow suit.But the Munich carmaker's motor sport boss Jens Marquardt said on Monday: "We are pleased with our ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bmw-rejects-ecclestone-s-f1-comeback-claim/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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