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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 02:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ecclestone to meet Ghosn amid Renault dispute ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ecclestone-to-meet-ghosn-amid-renault-dispute/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 15 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone will meet with Renault chairman Carlos Ghosn in Paris on Thursday, according to Germany's specialist Auto Motor und Sport.Reportedly, F1's chief executive and the French carmaker are having a dispute -- ostensibly about Renault's motor home.In Barcelona last weekend, Renault - supplier of engines to multiple F1 teams including world champions Red Bull - ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ecclestone-to-meet-ghosn-amid-renault-dispute/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Williams disappointed on qualifying for the Spanish GP]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Valtteri Bottas qualified 17th with Pastor Maldonado 18th for tomorrow’s Spanish Grand Prix.  Both drivers pushed hard, but ultimately there was not enough pace in the FW35 to progress into Q2. The team will continue to push, both here and at the factory, to move forward tomorrow and over the coming races.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/williams-disappointed-on-qualifying-for-the-spanish-gp/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 21:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vettel qualify in 3rd place and Webber in 8th for the Spanish GP ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vettel-qualify-in-3rd-place-and-webber-in-8th-for-the-spanish-gp/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sebastian Vettel Position: 3rd, (3rd Practice – P5, 1:22.229): “I was pretty happy with the last sector, as historically it’s been a bit weak for me. Now finally, after the last couple of years, I understand the last few corners a little better. 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vettel-qualify-in-3rd-place-and-webber-in-8th-for-the-spanish-gp/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 15:31:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rosberg pips Mercedes team mate Hamilton for Spanish GP pole]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/rosberg-pips-mercedes-team-mate-hamilton-for-spanish-gp-pole-434860/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mercedes driver, Nico Rosberg will be the leading man as the FIA Formula One 2013 Spanish Grand Prix gets underway tomorrow.  The German driver not only pipped his team mate, Lewis Hamilton to pole position but also some of their closest Championship rivals in the process.  

Rosberg’s hard work in the final seconds of Q3 led him to pick up first place for the grid tomorrow and also ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/rosberg-pips-mercedes-team-mate-hamilton-for-spanish-gp-pole-434860/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 13:53:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vettel sets the pace on Circuit de Catalunya in Friday practice]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Red Bull’s ace ended Friday practice with his best lap time of 1:22.808. In the closing minutes of the second practice in Barcelona, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso went head-to-head for the fastest lap in Formula One’s practice day.  

In the first practice on a wet circuit, Alonso landed the fastest lap for his homeland grand prix. 

&quot;We have some new parts here but the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vettel-sets-the-pace-on-circuit-de-catalunya-in-friday-practice/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 13:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Renault preview to the Spanish Grand Prix]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rémi Taffin, Renault Sport F1 Head of Track Operations: The 4.655km long Circuit de Catalunya is a medium downforce, medium engine demand track used extensively in testing as it has a very good ‘average’ of characteristics of other circuits on the calendar. 

In fact it is currently used in part for our engine sign off process. There are a variety of low and medium speed corners that ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/renault-preview-to-the-spanish-grand-prix/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 19:16:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mercedes 'trying to get Vettel' - Marko ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-trying-to-get-vettel-marko/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 6 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has admitted he can understand Mercedes' efforts to woo triple world champion Sebastian Vettel from Red Bull.Speaking to Germany's Bild am Sonntag newspaper, Niki Lauda admitted he has been trying to convince Vettel to join Mercedes, whose current drivers are Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg."I continued what (former motor sport director Norbert) Haug began," ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-trying-to-get-vettel-marko/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 06:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA['I take the final decision' at Red Bull - Marko ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 3 (GMM)  In the wake of the 'Multi-21' team orders debacle, an important question has emerged at Red Bull -- who is really in charge?

On the one side is team boss Christian Horner, who co-owns a GP3 team with Australian Webber, and who called Sebastian Vettel &quot;silly&quot; in Malaysia for refusing to follow the famous order.

But not only have the sort of team orders that ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/i-take-the-final-decision-at-red-bull-marko/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 04:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Renault technical feature: Fuel Systems on V8 era]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This year, the final year of the RS27, we explain each of the key systems of the V8 engine in detail. This week we give you the fuel system, a key car system at the boundary between the chassis and the engine teams – the chassis team designing and operating the fuel cell and lift pumps and collector, and the engine team taking responsibility for the main fuel pump, filters and ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/renault-technical-feature-fuel-systems-on-v8-era/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Renault doubts F1 return for Honda, Toyota ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/renault-doubts-f1-return-for-honda-toyota/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Apr.25 (GMM) One of F1's existing engine bosses has questioned rumours Honda and Toyota could be set to re-join the sport in the foreseeable future.Amid strong rumours Honda will become McLaren's works partner in 2015, and possibly supply customer V6s to Sauber, another rumour doing the rounds in Bahrain was that Honda's traditional rival Toyota might also come back.Both Japanese ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/renault-doubts-f1-return-for-honda-toyota/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lotus expects to stay with Renault in 2014 ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Apr.24 (GMM)  Team owner Gerard Lopez thinks it is likely Lotus will stay with Renault power beyond 2013.
Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 E21Photo by: XPB Images
Next year, F1 is switching to al ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lotus-expects-to-stay-with-renault-in-2014/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vettel first to experience new Sochi circuit in Russia]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Sochi, Russia – Triple world champion Sebastian Vettel made history again today by becoming the first Formula One driver to experience the Sochi Olympic Park Circuit in Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia.

Vettel, recently announced as Infiniti’s Director of Performance, was joined by former Formula One driver David Coulthard in driving part of the track, which is still under construction ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vettel-first-to-experience-new-sochi-circuit-in-russia/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:31:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Clean swep of Bahrain Grand Prix podium for Renault engines]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Renault-engined drivers locked out the podium in today’s Bahrain Grand Prix, with Infiniti Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel taking a commanding win over Lotus F1 Team’s Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean.

It is the second year in a row that the Renault RS27 V8 engine has made a clean sweep of the Bahrain podium, and the first time since that race that an engine manufacturer has ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/clean-swep-of-bahrain-grand-prix-podium-for-renault-engines/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:04:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vettel veers to victory in eventful Bahrain GP]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vettel-veers-to-victory-in-eventful-bahrain-gp/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel appeared to be back on form as he crossed the finish line to take victory in the FIA Formula One 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix.  

The reigning World Champion may have missed out on the pole position spot yesterday, but managed to redeem himself when it mattered most on race day and snatched the lead from Mercedes driver, Nico Rosberg on lap two which he went on ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vettel-veers-to-victory-in-eventful-bahrain-gp/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rosberg storms to pole for the battle of Bahrain GP]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mercedes driver, Nico Rosberg will be the leading man after securing pole position ahead of the FIA Formula One 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix tomorrow.  

”For the first time this season everything went perfectly today and that's a great feeling,” smiled Rosberg. “Pole position feels like a kick start for me and it's a great achievement from everyone in the team.”

The German impressed with ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/rosberg-storms-to-pole-for-the-battle-of-bahrain-gp/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Raikkonen sets Friday practice pace in Bahrain]]></title>
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With a time of 1:34.154 on his long runs, Lotus-Renault driver Kimi Raikkonen clocked the fastest time during the two Friday practice sessions for the Bahrain Grand Prix on the Sakhir circuit. In order to get a clear track, Raikkonen used his DRS and was able to get round Force India-Mercedes' Adrian Sutil as they headed into the first turn. The Finn's top time was set just prior to ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/raikkonen-sets-friday-practice-pace-in-bahrain/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:20:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lotus heading to Bahrain in a positive mood]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After taking his second podium finish of the year in China our Iceman heads to the desert heat of Bahrain cool, calm and collected...

You must be in good spirits following your podium in Shanghai? It was a pretty okay weekend, but it wasn’t the win and it’s still early in the season so we’re not celebrating too much yet.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lotus-heading-to-bahrain-in-a-positive-mood/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:06:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lotus plays down Raikkonen exit rumours ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Apr.16 (GMM)  Lotus has played down reports Kimi Raikkonen could be set to jump ship to Red Bull for 2014.

Team owner Gerard Lopez told France's RMC Sport that he thinks the rumours connecting the reigning world champions with the Finn are a diversionary ploy by Red Bull.

He said Lotus would like to keep the 2007 world champion, who is currently just three points behind Sebastian ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lotus-plays-down-raikkonen-exit-rumours/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Raikkonen set the second fastest time on Friday practice in Shanghai]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Kimi Räikkönen set the second fastest time of the first day during the opening sessions for round three of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship; the Chinese Grand Prix. 

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 E21 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/raikkonen-set-the-second-fastest-time-on-friday-practice-in-shanghai/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Massa sets the fastest lap in Chinese GP Friday practice]]></title>
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Once Felipe Massa took over the top of the timesheets during the afternoon FIA Formula One practice, he kept the pace and took the checkered flag with his best lap at 1:35.340.  The Ferrari driver from Brazil again proved he is a contender for this year’s crown; especially with his consistency on Friday’s first test for this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix.

“Today, I immediately had a ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/massa-sets-the-fastest-lap-in-chinese-gp-friday-practice/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
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