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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>
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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>
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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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      <title><![CDATA[Pirelli confirms Canada changes 'less' than announced ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 20 (GMM)  Pirelli on Monday essentially confirmed reports the F1 supplier will now make only minimal changes to its tyres for Canada next month and beyond.

After the waves of controversy and criticism following the Spanish grand prix, the Italian marque announced it would be making structural and compound changes for Montreal that should reduce the number of pitstops per race.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/pirelli-confirms-canada-changes-less-than-announced/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:46:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lowe arrives at Mercedes, Brawn stays boss ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 20 (GMM)  Mercedes on Monday finally announced the impending arrival of Paddy Lowe, who has been serving 'gardening leave' at McLaren.

Paddy Lowe, McLaren Mercedes Technica ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lowe-arrives-at-mercedes-brawn-stays-boss/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ecclestone tips BMW for F1 comeback, Toyota says no ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 20 (GMM)  Bernie Ecclestone thinks German carmaker BMW might follow Honda back into formula one.

Japanese manufacturer Honda announced last Thursday it will return, after a six-year absence from the sport, in 2015 to supply works V6 engines to McLaren.

One year after Honda pulled out in late 2008, BMW followed suit, citing reasons of &quot;sustainability and environmental ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ecclestone-tips-bmw-for-f1-comeback-toyota-says-no/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:18:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alonso 'deserves' 2012 and 2013 titles - di Resta ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 20 (GMM) Paul di Resta has tipped Fernando Alonso to win this year's world championship.In fact, the Scot - who drives for Force India - thinks Spaniard Alonso should actually be crowned a four-time title winner at the end of the 2013 season."He should have been champion last year," the 27-year-old, referring to Ferrari's Alonso, told Speed Week. "For me, Alonso is the champion of ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/alonso-deserves-2012-and-2013-titles-di-resta/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 07:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Losing customer McLaren 'not ideal' - Wolff ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 20 (GMM)  Toto Wolff has admitted Mercedes is disappointed with long time partner McLaren's move to link up with works Honda engines in 2015.

Formerly McLaren's works engine partner, Mercedes set up its own F1 team a few years ago, leaving the great British outfit with the prospect of a customer engine bill.

But that will end after 2014, when Japanese carmaker Honda returns to F1 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/losing-customer-mclaren-not-ideal-wolff/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 07:43:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[F1 owner CVC votes to keep Ecclestone despite charges ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 20 (GMM)  F1's owners have voted to keep Bernie Ecclestone at the helm of the sport, despite reports German prosecutors have decided to charge him with bribery.

The bribery case surrounds a payment of $44 million to now-jailed German banker Gerhard Gribkowsky some years ago, and suspicions the 82-year-old Briton wanted CVC to buy the sport's commercial rights because he would be ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-owner-cvc-votes-to-keep-ecclestone-despite-charges/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 07:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bahrain stance triggered F1 doctor's exit ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 20 (GMM)  Gary Hartstein, F1's former doctor, claims his stance about the controversial Bahrain grand prix led to his departure.

Gary Hartstein, F1 Doctor Photo by: XPB Images
American Hart ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bahrain-stance-triggered-f1-doctor-s-exit/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 07:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pirelli's Canada changes now under cloud ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[May 20 (GMM)  Pirelli's planned changes to its controversial tyres for Canada and beyond are now under a dark cloud.

Media reports, including by Marco Canseco in the Spanish sports daily Marca, say the FIA has hit back by insisting that mid-season changes are only allowed on the grounds of safety.

But Pirelli's Paul Hembery had announced last week that the planned changes, for ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/pirelli-s-canada-changes-now-under-cloud/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 07:43:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Red Bull Conundrum]]></title>
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Formula 1 seems to be playing hard and fast with their rules these days, particularly with regard to tires. The current Pirelli rubber does degrade quickly, but at least it keeps its integrity beneath the surface so that suspensions don’t get mangled when the tire’s tread goes away. Changes to the construction of the tire, which are intended to take effect in Canada, could change all ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/the-red-bull-conundrum/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 05:26:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Red Bull drivers words about Monaco GP: 'Dramatic, glitz, busy, challenge, and favourite']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Describe the Monaco Grand Prix weekend in three words... 
Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull RacingPhoto by: XPB Images
Mark Webber: Dramati ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-drivers-words-about-monaco-gp-dramatic-glitz-busy-challenge-and-favourite-435102/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 21:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lotus team members talk about the Monaco GP]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After five races and four podiums, Kimi heads to Monaco a tantalising four points off the drivers’ Championship lead. As our iceman explains, the challenge of Monaco is quite different from that of the circuits seen so far this season.

You must be feeling pretty good with your championship position and the performance of the car this season? &quot;Well, we’re not in first place so we ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lotus-team-members-talk-about-the-monaco-gp/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 20:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
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