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Bottas said 77 symbolizes "T"s in his name.

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Jenson Button's father passed away, RIP

Posted by Gilraen:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/112113

feel sorry for Jensen Button. His father was his huge support and great man. RIP John Button

RIP John Button! =(

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Sweet picture of a great combo. Must be a hard time for the whole Button family

very sad for John Button! He must have been a great father! I'm sure he will be miss badly....

...and as i was thinking....is now Mr Alonso going to play a bigger role in our lives? oh dear

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very sad for John Button! He must have been a great father! I'm sure he will be miss badly....

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Jenson Button ‏@JensonButton 50m
He was such a big part of my life I'm going to miss him so so much...
Papa you cannot believe how very proud I feel to be able to call you my Dad. I love you Papa Smurf, you'll forever be in my heart,
Rest in Peace with the Angels Your son XXXX

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How sad

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McLaren Group ‏@McLarenGroup 57m

Ron Dennis CBE appointed Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Group pic.twitter.com/dFUtNBR4uf

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F1Lite ‏@F1Lite 50m

Bernie Ecclestone has stepped down from the board of the Formula One Group but will continue to run activities on a "day-to-day basis". #F1

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http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/112181

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McLaren in race to make first 2014 Formula 1 test at Jerez
By Jonathan Noble Friday, January 17th 2014, 18:50 GMT

Jenson Button, McLaren, Jerez F1 testing February 2013

McLaren is in a race against time to get its new Formula 1 car ready for the first 2014 test at Jerez.

Although the team plans to launch its new MP4-29 online next Friday (January 24), doubts have now emerged about whether or not the new car will be able to take part in the opening pre-season test.

AUTOSPORT understands that McLaren has not yet passed all the mandatory FIA crash tests - and there has been speculation that it may even have failed one or more tests, putting it behind schedule.

Under a regulation that came into force at the start of 2012, teams must pass the FIA's stringent crash tests before they are allowed to run on track.

F1 crash tests explained

Before 2012, teams only had to pass the tests prior to being allowed to compete in grands prix.

Although there is still time for McLaren to resubmit its car for homologation so it can make Jerez, the nature of crash tests mean there is no guarantee that it will pass.

Should the worst happen then the team would have no option but to delay its on-track appearance.

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Ted Kravitz ‏@tedkravitz 30m

Caterham: Kamui Kobayashi returns to F1 and is joined by Sweden's Marcus Ericsson. Robin Frijns reserve

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thank you, Olga

Kamui!!!

Good for him