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      <title><![CDATA[Circuit of The Americas celebrates inaugural USGP with enthusiastic crowd]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, Texas – Circuit of The Americas today entered the record books as the first purpose-built Formula 1™ racetrack in the country to host its own Grand Prix.  
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hamilton nips Vettel and Alonso in spectacular US Grand Prix in Austin]]></title>
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Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso will have to wait until the final checkered flag of the 2012 season in Sao Paulo.  While many thought it would end today at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, it did not.  The German holds a 13 point edge over the Spaniard.

“Lewis (Hamilton) beat us fair and square. We showed we had the pace today and now it’s full steam ahead to the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hamilton-nips-vettel-and-alonso-in-spectacular-us-grand-prix-in-austin/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pirelli: Vettel on pole for one-stop race in America]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Austin, November 17, 2012 – Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel has continued his dominant run so far at the all-new Circuit of the Americas by sealing his 36th career pole position for what will be his 100th grand prix tomorrow. 

Having gone fastest in all the free practice sessions, Vettel used Pirelli’s P Zero White medium tyre – nominated along with the P Zero Silver hard compound ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/pirelli-vettel-on-pole-for-one-stop-race-in-america/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vettel claims inaugural pole for first US Grand Prix race in Austin ]]></title>
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Sebastian Vettel continued his domination over his rivals on the Circuit of The Americas by placing his Red Bull-Renault on top of the speed charts in Austin, Texas.  Lewis Hamilton gave it all he had in his McLaren-Mercedes on his final flying lap but came up short by one-tenth of a second.

After landing his sixth pole of the 2012 season, the defending world champion said, “I lost a ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vettel-claims-inaugural-pole-for-first-us-grand-prix-race-in-austin/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Will Vettel’s domination continue in qualifying for the US Grand Prix pole?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel has swept the three FIA Formula One Championship practice sessions on the newly built Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas.  The two-time defending champion could seal up the title on Sunday.  Fernando Alonso hopes differently as he and the Ferrari team sticks to their planned strategy from day one!  

Now they prepare for the inaugural pole ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/will-vettel-s-domination-continue-in-qualifying-for-the-us-grand-prix-pole/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dire mood as HRT staff plead 'we are unemployed' ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nov.17 (GMM)  The mood at HRT this weekend is dire, with the ailing Spanish team's staff making it known &quot;we are unemployed and available&quot;, according to the sports daily Marca.

At the beginning of the week, owner Thesan Capital said it is seeking a buyer for the backmarker.

Spanish media reports said if that doesn't happen by the day after the 2012 finale in Brazil, all ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/dire-mood-as-hrt-staff-plead-we-are-unemployed/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 07:08:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lotus drivers evaluate brakes and exhausts in first day at Austin]]></title>
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Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 TeamPhoto by: xpb.cc
Kimi Räikkönen went eleventh fastest whilst Romain Grosjean set the thirteenth quickest time as teams throughout the paddock got to grips ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lotus-drivers-evaluate-brakes-and-exhausts-in-first-day-at-austin-429406/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Caterham drivers work on learning Austin track in Friday practice]]></title>
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Heikki Kovalainen, car 20, chassis CT01-#3: &quot;The first lap we did in FP1 was on a track that probably had less grip than anywhere else I've ever driven! As we're at a new circuit that was to be expected but the track layout lived up to expectations - it's a proper driver's track and as it keeps evolving it's going to get even faster which will give us a chance to really find out ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/caterham-drivers-work-on-learning-austin-track-in-friday-practice/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:06:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[HRT uses three drivers on Friday practices at Circuit of The Americas]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The inaugural United States Grand Prix kicked off today at the brand new Circuit of Americas with the first free practice sessions. In the morning, Ma Qing Hua stepped into the F112 once again and accompanied Pedro de la Rosa for the fourth time this season in FP1. Caution was advised, as conditions were quite tricky on the early stages due to a dusty and cold track, and both drivers ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hrt-uses-three-drivers-on-friday-practices-at-circuit-of-the-americas/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:59:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sahara Force India looking for more grip after Friday in Austin]]></title>
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Sahara Force India enjoyed its first taste of the Circuit of the Americas today as Paul Di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg completed busy free practice programmes in preparation for Sunday’s race.
 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/sahara-force-india-looking-for-more-grip-after-friday-in-austin/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Red Bull pleased with first day practices at Circuit of The Americas]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Car 1, Sebastian Vettel

“It was slippery this morning and a bit like driving on ice. It wasn’t so easy, but we managed to get into a rhythm. We had a bit of a problem this afternoon and so couldn’t run as much as we wanted, but we got two good runs which is important for tomorrow and Sunday. I think there were a couple of surprises today in terms of pace, so we’ll see tomorrow. The ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-pleased-with-first-day-practices-at-circuit-of-the-americas/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marussia makes familiarisation runs on Friday at US Grand Prix]]></title>
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The Marussia F1 Team got its first taste of the Circuit of The Americas today, where Formula 1 has been Re-‘Born in the USA’. After falling in love with downtown Austin, the first foray onto the brand new asphalt at this purpose-built facility only cemented the sport’s latest destination in the Team’s affections. “Pretty cool” is the conclusion - the new ‘Cool, TX’!
 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/marussia-makes-familiarisation-runs-on-friday-at-us-grand-prix/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Extra Pirelli tyres help maximise track running time in Austin]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Austin, November 16, 2012 ­– History was made today, as Pirelli returned to Formula One racing in the United States for the first time since 1990, when the Italian tyres were last seen at the United States Grand Prix in Phoenix, Arizona. 

The P Zero Silver hard tyres and P Zero White medium were used in free practice at Austin, as the teams got their very first chance to familiarise ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/extra-pirelli-tyres-help-maximise-track-running-time-in-austin/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[McLaren perform a solid Friday practice for the US Grand Prix]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[LEWIS HAMILTON - MP4-27A-04 (FP1: 1m38.543s, 28 laps / 2nd - FP2: 1m38.748s, 31 laps, 4th): “What a great turn-out for a Friday! I never expected to see so many people in the grandstands – it makes me feel even more excited for Saturday and Sunday.
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-perform-a-solid-friday-practice-for-the-us-grand-prix-429399/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Williams crew are extremely impressed with the new track layout in Texas]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mark Gillan, Chief Operations Engineer: The drivers and engineers are extremely impressed with the new track layout. Track evolution in FP1 was high with the initial grip levels being extremely low. 

We made a number of set-up changes to both cars to account for the track conditions. Bruno's FP2 running on lower and higher fuel levels was strong. 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/williams-crew-are-extremely-impressed-with-the-new-track-layout-in-texas/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Red Bull Renault ends USGP second practice 1-2 with Vettel fastest]]></title>
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Despite spending a chunk of his time in the Red Bull Renault garage, Sebastian Vettel stormed to the top of the speed chart for the second time today.  Vettel who is aiming to clinch his third-consecutive FIA Formula One championship had a best lap time on the new Circuit of The Americas at 1m37.718s; nearly one-tenth of a second over his teammate Mark Webber. The German only turned ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-renault-ends-usgp-second-practice-1-2-with-vettel-fastest/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:03:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[First speed test on new Austin circuit sees Vettel lay down fastest lap]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The FIA Formula One Championship teams turned their first laps on the new Circuit of The Americas (COTA) for the inaugural United States Grand Prix (USGP) in Austin, Texas. Some went off, and some just had a twitch or two but the two-time defending champion Sebastian Vettel laid down his flying lap with a time of 1m38.125s in his Red Bull Racing Renault. 

Besides the usual setup ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/first-speed-test-on-new-austin-circuit-sees-vettel-lay-down-fastest-lap/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:03:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Practice and qualifying ban for DRS in 2013 ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The use of the moveable rear wing innovation 'DRS' will be banned in practice and qualifying in 2013, it has emerged.

The ban follows complaints from the drivers themselves, who argued that the innovation - to make overtaking easier during races - had also made driving more dangerous.

&quot;The request to Charlie (Whiting) was practically unanimous,&quot; Australian driver Mark ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/practice-and-qualifying-ban-for-drs-in-2013/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[HRT confirms Ma Qing Hua for FP1 at Circuit of Americas]]></title>
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Ma Qing Hua, Hispania Racing F1 Team, Test DriverPhoto by: xpb.cc
HRT Formula 1 Team confirms that Ma Qing Hua will take part in the first fre ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hrt-confirms-ma-qing-hua-for-fp1-at-circuit-of-americas/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sensitive fans should stop watching F1 - Vettel ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sebastian Vettel has advised sensitive formula one fans to switch over to children's programming.

Last week, the reigning world champion apologised for using the 'F'-word during his podium interview with David Coulthard recently in Abu Dhabi.

The apology followed the FIA's letter to teams, warning that the use of foul language should not be tolerated.


&quot;I think,&quot; German ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/sensitive-fans-should-stop-watching-f1-vettel/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
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