Valtteri Bottas pictured on December 5, 2021
Bottas admits Hamilton 'better than me'
After five years alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, Valtteri Bottas has a frank admission.
Mar 17, 06:30
Lewis Hamilton pictured on March 12, 2022
2022 could be Hamilton's last season - experts
2022 could be Lewis Hamilton's final season in Formula 1.
Mar 17, 06:26
George Russell arrives for F1 testing on February 23, 2022
F1's 'politicised' Russian TV axe slammed
Russian fans of Formula 1 are today hearing the news that they are not welcome to watch either live or televised coverage of their favourite sport.
Mar 11, 07:28
Helmut Marko pictured in September 2021
Red Bull 'slightly ahead' of Ferrari - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has hit back at claims that Red Bull's overweight 2022 car is already lagging behind apparent early frontrunner Ferrari.
Mar 2, 07:23
Nikita Mazepin pictured on December 9, 2021
Haas, Mazepin in doubt over Ukraine crisis
The effects of Russia's military actions in Ukraine have well and truly infiltrated the Formula 1 paddock.
Feb 28, 07:46
Valtteri Bottas pictured on December 5, 2021
New rules hurting 'slipstream' effect - drivers
The all-new regulations for 2022 may actually have made overtaking more difficult, according to three prominent Formula 1 drivers.
Feb 28, 07:41
George Russell arrives for F1 testing on February 23, 2022
Ferrari has 'most powerful engine' - Wolff
They may have gone head-to-head for the title in 2021, but Red Bull and Mercedes do not appear to be heading the field as the all-new regulations take effect for 2022.
Feb 28, 07:40
George Russell arrives for F1 testing on February 23, 2022
'Orange and red cars' take early lead in 2022
Mercedes and Red Bull do not appear to be the early pacesetters as the Formula 1 teams begin testing their all-new cars for the radically different 2022 era.
Feb 25, 07:04
George Russell celebrates after qualifying second for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
Mercedes must 'calibrate' new driver pairing
The jury is out as to how hard team newcomer George Russell will be able to push Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes this year.
Feb 23, 07:51
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on December 12, 2021
Title finale drama not Max's fault - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says he has no hard feelings after his intense 2021 title battle ended in controversy and acrimony.
Feb 22, 07:17
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 12, 2021
Hamilton has not quit Formula 1
It's now official - Lewis Hamilton has not quit Formula 1.
Feb 14, 07:35
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 12, 2021
Young driver can replace Hamilton - Capito
A Formula 1 team boss says it would be no tragedy if Lewis Hamilton decides to suddenly retire ahead of the 2022 season.
Jan 28, 06:47
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Bottas 'knew' 2022 Mercedes deal was unlikely
Valtteri Bottas says he headed into the 2021 season a year ago knowing that his chance of staying at Mercedes beyond one more single-season contract was unlikely.
Jan 25, 08:05
Lewis Hamilton pictured on December 12, 2021
Wolff reveals Hamilton's 'very deep' wounds
There are "very deep" wounds within Lewis Hamilton after the controversial finale to the ultra-intense 2021 title battle, Toto Wolff has revealed.
Jan 20, 07:26
Lewis Hamilton pictured on December 12, 2021
Experts agree Hamilton could quit F1
Lewis Hamilton could be poised to stun the world of Formula 1, motor racing and world sport - by sensationally quitting.
Jan 14, 07:45
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Bottas to test Alfa Romeo on Tuesday
Valtteri Bottas has confirmed rumours that he will get his first taste of life in an Alfa Romeo cockpit within days.
Dec 12, 07:19
Gunther Steiner pictured on February 19, 2020
F1 finale in doubt for Haas over chassis shortage
Haas' very participation in the 2021 season finale this weekend is in doubt.
Dec 10, 05:08
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Bottas received second offer for 2022 F1 seat
Valtteri Bottas has admitted he received a second solid offer to keep racing in Formula 1 next year.
Dec 9, 06:40
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Bottas preparing to leave Mercedes 'pressure chamber'
Valtteri Bottas is looking forward to "less pressure" but "more responsibility" as he leaves behind his five-year stint at Mercedes.
Dec 6, 06:32
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 12, 2021
Max Verstappen error hands Lewis Hamilton pole in Saudi Arabia
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will start the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix on pole position after a late error in qualifying by Max Verstappen.
Dec 4, 18:03
Mark Webber pictured at the Aussie Open on January 27, 2019
Manager Webber says Piastri will make it to F1
Oscar Piastri will eventually make his debut in Formula 1.
Nov 30, 06:23
George Russell celebrates after qualifying second for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
Russell can challenge Hamilton in 2022 - Capito
Jost Capito thinks departing Williams driver George Russell can give Lewis Hamilton a run for his money at Mercedes next year.
Nov 29, 06:24
Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen (33) of Team Netherlands celebrates winning the United States Grand Prix Race at Circuit of the Americas
Drivers deny issue 'clear' after Verstappen move
Formula 1 drivers have hit back at suggestions it is now "clear" how the FIA will issue penalties for overly aggressive racing tactics.
Nov 24, 05:26
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Bottas not driving Hamilton-spec car in Qatar
Valtteri Bottas says he was not driving an identical Mercedes to teammate and championship chaser Lewis Hamilton in Qatar.
Nov 22, 05:57
George Russell celebrates after qualifying second for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
F1 scraps Q2 tyre compound rule for 2022
Formula 1 will scrap the rule requiring the top-10 qualifiers to use their Q2 tyre to start Sunday's grands prix from 2022.
Nov 13, 02:48
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Bottas enjoys 'freedom' as Mercedes tenure ends
Valtteri Bottas says being ousted by Mercedes, and signed up by Alfa Romeo for 2022 and beyond, gave him a sense of "freedom and less pressure" he has ever experienced in Formula 1.
Nov 12, 06:11
Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen (33) of Team Netherlands celebrates winning the United States Grand Prix Race at Circuit of the Americas
Verstappen should have 'sewn up' 2021 title
Max Verstappen and Red Bull "should have the title sewn up" by now, according to George Russell.
Nov 11, 05:20
Nikita Mazepin pictured in March 2021
Mazepin denies being 'kicked out' of nightclub
Nikita Mazepin's representatives have hit back at claims the Russian driver was kicked out of a nightclub in Mexico last Sunday.
Nov 11, 05:17
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
'Cheap' to blame Bottas for Mexico flop - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says it's "pretty cheap" to point the finger at Valtteri Bottas after the Mexican GP.
Nov 9, 06:35
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Valtteri Bottas, Lewis Hamilton on front row in Mexico City
Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton make it a Mercedes front row for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Nov 6, 21:30
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Bottas vows to 'help' Hamilton win title
Valtteri Bottas insists he is happy to help his teammate Lewis Hamilton win the 2021 drivers' title.
Nov 5, 06:04
George Russell celebrates after qualifying second for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
Williams offered Russell's seat to Magnussen
George Russell could have been sidelined by Williams this year, according to former Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen.
Nov 5, 06:03
Red Bull's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 6, 2021
Perez gives Verstappen title advantage - Glock
The title protagonists' respective teammates will play significant roles over the decisive final five grands prix of 2021.
Nov 4, 06:31
Toto Wolff pictured in July 2021
Departing Bottas 'not a F1 phenomenon' - Wolff
Toto Wolff says departing works Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas is "not a phenomenon" like 2021 title contenders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Nov 3, 06:21
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Bottas not excluded from Mercedes team meetings
Valtteri Bottas has apparently not been excluded from Mercedes' key operations, even though he is departing for Alfa Romeo in 2022.
Oct 15, 04:47
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Lewis Hamilton fastest in Turkey qualifying, Valtteri Bottas on pole
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is fastest in Saturday's qualifying session for the Turkey Grand Prix, but Valtteri Bottas will begin the race on pole position.
Oct 9, 13:02
George Russell celebrates after qualifying second for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
Russell not expecting 'easy walk' in 2022
Signing a works Mercedes deal is only "the first step" in the next phase of his Formula 1 career.
Oct 5, 07:13
Lando Norris celebrates pole position after qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix on September 25, 2021
Red Bull reveals 'talks' with Lando Norris
Red Bull held talks with F1's standout rookie Lando Norris.
Oct 1, 06:43
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton crosses the line to win the Russian Grand Prix on September 26, 2021
Hamilton admits F1 Ferrari snub 'amazing'
Lewis Hamilton says it's "amazing" to consider that he will probably hang up his helmet as a Formula 1 driver without ever having worn Ferrari red.
Sep 28, 06:04
George Russell celebrates after qualifying second for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
Russell leaving Williams in 'great shape'
George Russell says he will settle down in the cockpit of a works Mercedes next year in "great shape", thanks to three years helping to pull Williams off the back of the grid.
Sep 27, 07:06
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