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Hülkenberg excited ahead of his debut

Nico Hulkenberg is one of the young drivers the Formula 1 paddock has kept a close eye on ever since he claimed the A1GP championship title for Germany in 2006. In 2007 he won the prestigous Masters of F3 title, the F3 Euro Series in 2008 and in 2009 the German won the GP2 championship. The statistics are positive for the 22-year-old but he will now have to prove himself in the highest class of motorsport - starting this weekend in Bahrain.

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Barrichello ready for 18th season in F1

Williams F1 driver Rubens Barrichello is already the most experienced driver Formula 1 has had since the start of the series. This weekend the Brazilian will entering his eighteenth season in Formula 1 and according to 'Rubinho' he is in better shape than ever before.

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GPUpdate TV: A lap of Sakhir with Mark Webber

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McLaren does welcome new F1 teams

While the Ferrari Formula 1 team weren't too happy about three new teams entering the sport the McLaren team does welcome new teams such as Lotus, Virgin and HRT. McLaren's managing director Jonathan Neale has said on Tuesday F1 has got to do the best it can to get these teams off the ground, running and stable.

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Bahrain weather update: Scorching conditions expected

Sweltering temperatures may seem a far cry from the wintry weather sweeping its way across Europe at present although that is exactly what the 12 teams can expect as they make the annual pilgrimage to Sakhir this weekend for what is the opening race of the 2010 World Championship.

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An interview with Michael Schumacher

Just three days to go before the seven-time Formula 1 world champion will be back in action during an official Grand Prix session. Michael Schumacher scored a total of 91 victories in Formula 1 and this weekend the German will return after being away for three years.

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McLaren begins partnership with X-Trade

The McLaren team has announced that it has begun a sponsorship deal with X-Trade Brokers prior to the start of the 2010 season. The Warsaw-based brokerage house specialises in foreign exchange, commodity and stock market investments.

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Silverstone track work nears completion

Silverstone is taking shape ahead of its first race under a fresh 17-year contract for the British Grand Prix. With the new Arena Circuit complex almost completed, the Northamptonshire venue is ready to welcome MotoGP once again as well as Formula 1 in 2010.

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Rome Grand Prix confirmed for 2013

A Grand Prix on the streets of Italian capital city Rome has been confirmed by Formula 1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone for the 2013 season. The addition to the calendar will come as it increases in size once again, to 20 races.

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Lotus in very good shape, says Gascoyne

The Lotus name will officially return to Formula 1 this weekend as the Norfolk-based 1Malaysia squad competes in the Bahrain Grand Prix, bringing the legendary branding back to the sport for the first time since 1994.

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Jordan: Schumacher mad to return

Eddie Jordan, Michael Schumacher's first team boss in Formula 1, believes that the German is nothing short of 'mad' after electing to make a return to the sport this year. The Irishman holds the firm opinion that the 91-time race winner should have decided to preserve a top status as opposed to risking his reputation against younger driver this season.

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Realistic Chandhok: Bahrain is a test session

Karun Chandhok is one of five new drivers on the grid this year and brings India back into the Formula 1 frame, with Narain Karthikeyan having been the country's first representative courtesy of his drive for Jordan in 2005. Despite being unable to hide his delight over signing with Hispania Racing, the 26-year-old remains pragmatic.

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GPUpdate.net Driver Guide 2010

With the last driver confirmed just eight days before the first practice session of the season in Bahrain, it is finally a 24-car grid which will line up for this year's FIA Formula One World Championship, which promises to be one of the best ever.

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Photos: Latest construction work in Korea

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No Bahrain driving for di Resta

Having joined Force India as the team's official test and reserve driver for this season, Scotland's Paul di Resta will be on-hand at every Grand Prix in 2010 in order to substitute for the team's regular drivers, if necessary, as well as driving in several Friday first practice sessions. However, there will be no on-track activity for the DTM driver this weekend.

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Renault aiming for 'big four'

The Renault team hopes to be in touch with the top four teams ahead of what is a fresh season for the diamond marque following its highly turbulent 2009 campaign. Now owned by Gerard Lopez's Genii Capital firm, new Team Principal Eric Boullier is confident that success can be enjoyed sooner rather than later.

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Mallya targets points and podiums

Vijay Mallya is confident that, having aimed to see Force India score its first World Championship points with positive results last year, the team originally known as Jordan can be regular top ten contenders as well as notching up several podium finishes in 2010.

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De la Rosa excited about Bahrain return

Pedro de la Rosa thoroughly looks forward to making a Bahrain Grand Prix return this weekend, having last raced at Sakhir as one-off replacement for Juan-Pablo Montoya at McLaren five years ago. The Spaniard's full-time Formula 1 comeback begins this weekend with the Sauber team.

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Moss recovering after serious lift accident

Sir Stirling Moss was the unfortunate victim of a freak accident at his home in London's Mayfair over the weekend. Generally regarded as the greatest Formula 1 racing driver never to have won the World Championship, the 80-year-old was injured in a malfunctioning lift accident and is expected to take up to six weeks to fully recover.

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