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Sebastian Vettel is so dominant in Formula One right now that his rivals must be hoping for help from the heavens, but even the weather seems unlikely to stop the Red Bull driver from a fourth successive win at Sunday's Korean Grand Prix.

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F1: Will rule changes end Sebastian Vettel's dominance? updated 3 days ago

Sebastian Vettel has dominated Formula One for the past three years and looks set to win a fourth straight drivers' championship -- but that could all change in 2014 when the winds of change are unleashed on the sport.

Pastor Maldonado: The racer Hugo Chavez banked oil money on updated 4 days ago

It's not only tycoons and car makers that are greasing the wheels of Formula One -- countries are doing it too.

Rookie sensation Marc Marquez closes in on MotoGP title updated 5 days ago

When the MotoGP season began, not many would have picked Marc Marquez to win the individual title.

New Jersey back on 2014 Formula One calendar updated 8 days ago

The American dream of holding two Formula One races next season has been kept alive as a new Grand Prix of America is added to next season's calendar.

My way or the highway: Niki Lauda's Formula One creed updated 10 days ago

Niki Lauda is the Lazarus of Formula One.

Lotus chose to spend cash on car rather than pay Kimi Raikkonen updated 10 days ago

When it comes to deciding where the money goes, the Lotus Formula One team says its main priority is the car -- not the star driver who sits in the cockpit.

Formula One: Ferrari wave the white flag? updated 11 days ago

Sebastian Vettel has already won the 2013 Formula One world championship -- at least that's the view of his Ferrari rivals, despite there being six races left this season.

Fernando Alonso won't buy Euskaltel Euskadi but wants to build own team updated 12 days ago

Fernando Alonso won't be saving Euskaltel Euskadi after all. But Alonso still wants a cycling team and might start one up from "scratch."

Sebastian Vettel wins Singapore Grand Prix to extend F1 title lead updated 13 days ago

Sebastian Vettel extended his championship lead to 60 points with a commanding win at Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix, claiming victory for the third year in a row at the Marina Bay street circuit and his third successive triumph of this season.

Sebastian Vettel wins pole position in Singapore after qualifying gamble updated 14 days ago

Call it confidence, or call it arrogance -- but whatever it is, Sebastian Vettel certainly has it.

Vettel sets pace at Singapore GP practice updated 15 days ago

Sebastian Vettel shows no sign of letting up in his quest for a fourth world title after dominating the second practice session at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso to stay with Ferrari despite McLaren interest updated 15 days ago

McLaren may want a reunion with Fernando Alonso, but the Spaniard has no intention of leaving Ferrari.

Kimi Raikkonen will be wake up call for Fernando Alonso, says Niki Lauda updated 16 days ago

The man who made Formula One's bravest comeback has given his seal of approval to Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic decision to return to Ferrari.

'Rush' relives F1's death or glory days updated 22 days ago

During the 1970s, Formula One really was car crash telly. Drivers were routinely maimed or killed as safety took a back seat.

Kimi Raikkonen returning to Ferrari in 2014 updated 24 days ago

Ferrari re-signs its 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen to partner Fernando Alonso next season.

Sebastian Vettel breaks Ferrari hearts at Monza to win sixth race of the season updated 27 days ago

Sebastian Vettel dashed Fernando Alonso's hopes of delivering a home victory for Ferrari at Monza with another commanding drive to win the Italian Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso shrugs off Ferrari frustration in Monza qualifying updated 28 days ago

On the face of Saturday's qualifying results, Ferrari's hopes of closing the gap on the all-conquering Red Bull at the Italian team's home grand prix seem as distant as they have most of this season.

Sebastian Vettel urges caution despite dominating Monza practice updated 29 days ago

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel urged caution ahead of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, despite a dominating performance which underlined his position at the top of the world championship standings.

Paul di Resta reveals Ferrari 'dream' and Italian roots updated 29 days ago

Monza may be a long way from his birthplace in West Lothian, Scotland but Italy is unquestionably a home from home for Paul di Resta.

F1 star Fernando Alonso saves Spanish cycling team updated 33 days ago

Ferrari star Fernando Alonso has decided to buy the cash-strapped Spanish Euskaltel Euskadi cycling team.

Australian Daniel Ricciardo lands 2014 Red Bull drive updated 33 days ago

Australian Daniel Ricciardo has landed a drive with all-conquering Red Bull for the 2014 season, the team said Monday.

McLaren celebrates 50 years in Formula One updated 33 days ago

McLaren follow founder Bruce McLaren's mantra by measuring life in "achievement not in years alone."

Jorge Lorenzo holds off Marc Marquez to win thrilling British MotoGP updated 34 days ago

A dislocated shoulder suffered in the warm-up wasn't enough to stop Marc Marquez from competing at the British MotoGP but the surging rookie saw his winning streak snapped by Jorge Lorenzo in a thrilling finish.

Marc Marquez claims British MotoGP pole after record time updated 35 days ago

Jorge Lorenzo thought he had done enough to nab pole position at the British MotoGP. But that was before rookie Marc Marquez's final qualifying lap.

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali: No rift with Fernando Alonso updated 37 days ago

Ferrari team principal Stefano Demenicali has rejected suggestions a power struggle between him and driver Fernando Alonso is the reason behind the Italian team's faltering Formula One season.

Kimi Raikkonen wants to stay with Lotus, team principal says updated 39 days ago

Kimi Raikkonen wants to stay with Lotus, the Formula One team's boss said amid claims the former world champion is targeting a return to Ferrari.

McLaren team principal admits 'big mistakes' updated 39 days ago

Honesty is often a rare virtue at the highest level of sport, but McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh has admitted a catalog of errors this season.

Marc Marquez makes MotoGP history with fifth victory of rookie season updated 41 days ago

Marc Marquez continued his stunning debut season in motorcycling's elite class when he became the first MotoGP rookie to win five races with victory in Sunday's Czech Grand Prix.

Greenpeace activists protest Shell plans as Sebastian Vettel wins at Spa updated 41 days ago

Activists protesting against Arctic oil drilling infiltrated a Formula One race in Belgium Sunday, but the off-track incident did not stop Sebastian Vettel's march towards a fourth successive world title.

Lewis Hamilton counts 'blessing' after snatching Spa pole from Sebastian Vettel updated 42 days ago

Lewis Hamilton couldn't believe his luck after snatching a fourth successive pole position at a rain-affected qualifying session for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.

F1: 2014 Grand Prix of America is off, says Bernie Ecclestone updated 43 days ago

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that the inaugural Grand Prix of America in New Jersey will not take place as planned next year, saying the organizers have not raised enough money to fund it.

Domenicali challenges Ferrari to fight hard as F1 season returns updated 45 days ago

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali wants total commitment from his charges as the Formula One season clicks back into gear this weekend.

Kimi Raikkonen looks to continue 'remarkable run' as F1 resumes in Spa updated 46 days ago

He may hate the attention off the track, but it's hard to avoid the media glare when you've been driving as well as Kimi Raikkonen this season.

F1 goes back to the future with turbo-charged 'teapot' updated 52 days ago

When Renault revealed the first turbo car in 1977, it was dubbed the "Yellow Teapot"." Now the pioneering turbo engine is making a comeback.

Sebastien Loeb: Rally superstar goes back to racing school updated 52 days ago

French driving ace swaps rally's off-road adventures for the uncharted territory of the racetrack.

Pamela Anderson fronts racing team updated 53 days ago

Pamela Anderson is set to bring a little Hollywood glamor to motorsport after becoming part owner of a sports car racing team.

F1 perfects formula for financial success updated 66 days ago

Christian Sylt is the co-author of Formula Money, an annual report examining all aspects of Formula One's finances with detailed data on teams, drivers, sponsors and races. Here, he answers key questions about F1's financial model.

Chandhok confident Indian GP will survive updated 67 days ago

A consultant for the Indian Grand Prix remains confident the race has a future, despite admitting it is unlikely to take place in 2014.

Ferrari chief rebukes Fernando Alonso for recent comments updated 68 days ago

The future of Fernando Alonso at Ferrari has been thrown further into confusion after the Spaniard was publicly rebuked by the Italian team's president Luca di Montezemolo on Monday.

Hamilton claims maiden win for Mercedes to revive title hopes updated 69 days ago

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory since switching to Mercedes and revived his world title hopes with a storming drive at the Hungarian Grand Prix Sunday.

Hamilton snatches pole in Hungary updated 70 days ago

Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position for the second successive season after a scintillating drive at a sizzling Hungagoring on Saturday.

Vettel dominates early practice in Hungary as Mercedes feel the heat updated 71 days ago

Triple world champion Sebastian Vettel led a Red Bull one-two in practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix Friday as Mercedes struggled with new tires.

Formula One could return to Austria in 2014 updated 74 days ago

Red Bull, whose Formula One team has won the drivers' and constructors' titles for the past three years, could have a home race in Austria from 2014.

Stoner comes out of retirement for Honda test updated 74 days ago

Two-wheeled temptation proves too much for retired MotoGP champion Casey Stoner as he makes a testing comeback.

Wolff drives women forwards with full Formula One test updated 76 days ago

Susie Wolff says she will keep fighting to win a place on the Formula One grid -- but she won't rely on her sexuality to get there.

Marquez takes lead in MotoGP standings after win in Germany updated 83 days ago

In a weekend filled with crashes, rookie Marc Marquez avoided the mayhem.

Marquez fastest in MotoGP qualifying in Germany updated 84 days ago

With both of his major rivals injured, Marc Marquez has a chance to take the lead in the MotoGP standings after the German Grand Prix.

Mercedes racing car used by Fangio sells for nearly $30 million updated 84 days ago

A Mercedes driven by one of Formula One's most famous racers became the most expensive car ever sold at an auction, according to the auctioneer.

Red Bull 'pushing hard' to land Raikkonen updated 87 days ago

With Mark Webber off to pastures new, Red Bull is trying to land former champion Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel wouldn't mind having him as a teammate.

Red Bull fined after cameraman hit by tire updated 89 days ago

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned of the dangers of working in a Formula One pit lane after a wheel from one of the team's cars came loose and struck a cameraman.

Vettel claims 'unbelievable' win updated 90 days ago

Sebastian Vettel thrilled his home fans by winning the German Grand Prix for the very first time in his career.

Hamilton pips Vettel to pole in Germany updated 91 days ago

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's German Grand Prix from the front of the grid after a stunning lap at the end of qualifying on Saturday at the Nurburgring.

Feeling unsafe? 'Don't drive' says world champion Vettel updated 92 days ago

Triple world champion Sebastian Vettel has told Formula One drivers who feel unsafe behind the wheel to stay out of the cockpit as the Red Bull driver weighed in on the ongoing tire row.

F1 drivers threaten German GP boycott over tire safety updated 93 days ago

Formula One drivers threatened to boycott the German GP this weekend if the tire problems which blighted the British round at Silverstone are repeated.

Pirelli comes out fighting over Formula One tire chaos updated 94 days ago

Pirelli say its tires are not putting Formula One drivers at risk but make changes to its rubber for the German Grand Prix.

Formula One to change rules mid-season to help end tire chaos updated 95 days ago

Formula One's governing body rewrites its own rulebook to end the tire crisis threatening to undermine the sport.

Rosberg negotiates tire chaos to win British Grand Prix updated 97 days ago

Earlier this month Formula One's governing body punished Pirelli and Mercedes for holding an unsanctioned tire test -- at the British Grand Prix it was Pirelli meting out punishment to the elite racing series.

Hamilton produces 'phenomenal' lap to claim British Grand Prix pole updated 98 days ago

Lewis Hamilton rode a wave of patriotic support to claim pole for his home grand prix Saturday as Mercedes occupied the first two places on the grid at Silverstone.

Rossi wins in Assen as teammate Lorenzo takes fifth with broken collarbone updated 98 days ago

Valentino Rossi snapped a near three-year victory drought in MotoGP by claiming the Dutch round at Assen Saturday.

Rosberg tops timesheets as Mercedes make early running at Silverstone updated 99 days ago

Mercedes occupied their usual position at the top of the practice time sheets Friday as Nico Rosberg recorded the quickest lap head of this weekend's British Grand Prix.

World champion Lorenzo in 200 kmh crash updated 100 days ago

MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo will be kept under observation in hospital after flying off his bike in a 200-kilometers an hour crash during a wet practice session at Assen Thursday.

Webber to quit Formula One updated 100 days ago

Mark Webber will quit Formula One at the end of the season after signing a deal with Porsche to race at Le Mans.

The world's most dangerous hobby? The silent heroes of the F1 circus updated 101 days ago

Unpaid and overworked - why global motorsport relies on its marshals to keep its wheels turning

Le Mans winner dedicates triumph to tragic Simonsen updated 104 days ago

Audi's Tom Kristensen recorded a record ninth victory in the Le Mans 24 hour race Sunday and dedicated it to fellow Dane Allan Simonsen, who died in a high speed crash the previous day.

Danish driver Simonsen killed in high speed crash at Le Mans 24-hour race updated 105 days ago

Danish driver Allan Simonsen died in a high-speed crash at the famous Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race, organizers said Saturday.

Mercedes punished for tire test updated 106 days ago

Mercedes and tire supplier Pirelli have been punished by world motorsport's governing body after conducting an unsanctioned tire test.

FIA: Mercedes did not get permission for tire test updated 107 days ago

Formula One's governing body the FIA has told a tribunal in Paris that Mercedes did not get permission for an alleged illegal tire test with Pirelli, according to the sport's official website.

Button: McLaren will bounce back updated 108 days ago

Formula One driver Jenson Button insists McLaren will bounce back from a disappointing start to 2013, but the Briton has written off his team's chances of competing for the world championship this season.

Suzuki to rejoin MotoGP in 2015 updated 109 days ago

Japan's re-emergence into global motorsport has gathered pace after Suzuki confirmed it will return to elite motorbike racing in 2015.

Champion Lorenzo cuts Pedrosa's MotoGP lead updated 111 days ago

World champion Jorge Lorenzo trimmed the lead of this season's MotoGP pacesetter Dani Pedrosa with his second successive race victory on Sunday, overcoming scorching hot conditions in Spain.

Pedrosa claims pole at Montmelo in record time updated 112 days ago

Dani Pedrosa appears set to extend his lead in the MotoGP series standings after clocking the fastest ever time at Montmelo in qualifying for the Catalunya Grand Prix.

F1 champion Vettel extends Red Bull deal updated 116 days ago

Three-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has extended his deal with Red Bull through to the end of the 2015 season.

F1 mourns 'absurd loss of life' following track worker's death updated 117 days ago

The Sauber Formula One team has expressed its sympathy to the loved ones of the track marshal who died Sunday after falling under a crane that was removing one of its crashed cars from the Montreal circuit.

Dominant Vettel takes pole to flag win in Canadian Grand Prix updated 118 days ago

Sebastian Vettel led from start to finish to claim the Canadian Grand Prix Sunday to extend his title lead as he searches for a fourth straight F1 world crown.

Vettel pips Hamilton to claim Canada pole for Red Bull updated 119 days ago

Three-time defending champion Sebastian Vettel snapped the recent dominance of Mercedes in qualifying to claim pole position Saturday for the Canadian Grand Prix.

Alonso fastest in practice in Canada as tire test saga lingers updated 120 days ago

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso was the fastest in Friday's second practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix as the controversy surrounding an alleged illegal tire test in Formula One rumbled on.

Mercedes and Pirelli face sanctions over F1 tire test updated 121 days ago

Mercedes and tire supplier Pirelli are called to the International Tribunal of Formula One's governing body to explain 'secret' tire test.

Champion Lorenzo claims Italian treble updated 125 days ago

Jorge Lorenza kickstarted his MotoGP title defense on Sunday as he won the Italian Grand Prix for the third year in a row.

Pedrosa snatches pole at Mugello updated 126 days ago

Championship leader Dani Pedrosa claimed his first pole position this season after stunning MotoGP titleholder Jorge Lorenzo with a scorching late lap at Mugello.

It's all about the tires: Pirelli plan on hold updated 128 days ago

Formula One is supposed to be about drivers racing fast cars, but this season it seems to be all about the tires.

Car to blame for Massa crash in Monaco updated 130 days ago

Ferrari have absolved driver Felipe Massa from any blame after he crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix, saying the collision was caused by car failure.

Mercedes faces FIA tire probe updated 131 days ago

The issue of "burning rubber" is again overshadowing the Formula One season with Mercedes facing an official investigation over whether the team carried out an illegal tire test.

Brazil's Tony Kanaan wins Indy 500 updated 132 days ago

With a daring move in the last few laps, Tony Kanaan of Brazil passed American Ryan Hunter-Reay and won the 97th Indianapolis 500 under a yellow caution flag.

Rosberg follows in dad's footsteps, wins Monaco Grand Prix updated 132 days ago

Like father, like son.

Rosberg on pole in Monaco Grand Prix updated 133 days ago

Nico Rosberg claimed his third consecutive pole, finishing fastest in qualifying Saturday for the Monaco Grand Prix. Now the question is: Can Rosberg and Mercedes win a race?

Mercedes duo master Monaco practice - but race is the 'real test' updated 135 days ago

Mercedes are preparing for a "true test" in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix after Nico Rosberg catapulted the Silver Arrows to the fastest time in practice, with teammate Lewis Hamilton a close second.

Monte Carlo insider's guide: From casino city to F1 race track updated 136 days ago

Money and glamor grease the wheels of the Monaco Grand Prix but the epic race means much more to Monte Carlo and Formula One.

Tech guru Lowe back in the fast lane updated 138 days ago

After four months on the scrapheap Paddy Lowe will be back in the fast lane in June after his switch from McLaren to Formula One rival Mercedes was confirmed.

Pedrosa conquers wet conditions at Le Mans to claim title lead from Marquez updated 139 days ago

Dani Pedrosa mastered wet track conditions at Le Mans to win the French MotoGP Sunday -- the second straight win for the Spaniard.

Retired NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dies of apparent self-inflicted wound updated 141 days ago

Richard "Dick" Trickle -- who made a name for himself as a NASCAR driver -- died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, an N.C. sheriff's office said.

Legendary F1 partnership to be renewed as Honda agrees McLaren engine deal updated 142 days ago

Japanese car manufacturer Honda is returning to Formula One in 2015 as an engine partner with British racing team McLaren, a deal which will renew one of the most successful partnerships in motorsport's elite class.

Pirelli admit tire testing 'inadequacies' updated 145 days ago

Formula 1's sole tire suppliers Pirelli -- whose products came in for yet more criticism during Sunday's stop-start Spanish Grand Prix -- have admitted that some of the testing they conduct on their tires is "inadequate".

Alonso enjoys 'emotional' home F1 win updated 146 days ago

Fernando Alonso savored the sweet taste of victory in front of his home fans after kickstarting his Formula One title bid with a commanding victory in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.

Tire worries take gloss off Mercedes' qualifying dominance updated 147 days ago

If qualifying results were an indicator of race success this season, Mercedes would be dominating Formula One.

Vettel outpaces home hero Alonso in Spanish Grand Prix showdown updated 148 days ago

Sebastian Vettel and home hero Fernando Alonso shared the honors in the opening practice sessions Friday for the Spanish Grand Prix Friday in Barcelona.

Alonso aims to reign in Spain updated 149 days ago

Fernando Alonso is revved up and ready to go ahead of his home Grand Prix at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya Sunday.

Rookie Marquez rattles Lorenzo as Pedrosa reigns in Spain updated 153 days ago

When Yamaha announced that Valentino Rossi would return to the champion motorcycling team this season, many wondered if he would be able to repair his previously fractious relationship with teammate Jorge Lorenzo.

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