Toto Wolff pictured in July 2021
Wolff defends Hamilton after popularity poll
The significance of Lewis Hamilton's achievements will probably only be widely lauded once he has retired from Formula 1.
Nov 4, 06:26
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates qualifying in pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
Max Verstappen edges Lewis Hamilton in US Grand Prix thriller
Championship leader Max Verstappen wins the United States Grand Prix, edging out Lewis Hamilton in a thriller in Texas.
Oct 24, 20:41
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates qualifying in pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
Max Verstappen claims pole position for United States Grand Prix
Red Bull's Max Verstappen produces a strong final qualifying lap to edge out rival Lewis Hamilton for pole position in Sunday's United States Grand Prix.
Oct 23, 22:02
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
F1 race director hits back at Alonso accusations
Michael Masi has hit back at F1 veteran Fernando Alonso's claim that FIA officials often make biased decisions when penalising drivers.
Oct 12, 06:13
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Valtteri Bottas wins Turkish Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas wins the Turkish Grand Prix, the Finn eventually ending the race well clear of new Championship leader Max Verstappen.
Oct 10, 13:46
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
Lando Norris celebrates pole position after qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix on September 25, 2021
Norris not ruling out Ferrari move
Lando Norris is not ruling out a move to Ferrari some day.
Oct 8, 06:10
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso alleges F1 bias over driver penalties
Two-time champion Fernando Alonso has hit out at Formula 1 officials for alleged bias in their decisions to penalise certain drivers.
Oct 8, 06:04
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
Lando Norris celebrates pole position after qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix on September 25, 2021
McLaren to blame for Norris' lost win - Schumacher
McLaren, not Lando Norris, is to blame for the lost victory at Sochi, according to a former grand prix winner.
Sep 28, 06:03
Lando Norris celebrates pole position after qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix on September 25, 2021
Seidl insists Norris did not ignore McLaren call
Lando Norris did not simply refuse to comply with McLaren's instructions in the dying laps of what could have been his first grand prix win on Sunday.
Sep 27, 07:07
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
Christian Horner pictured on July 19, 2020
Remaining tracks '50-50' for title chargers - Horner
Max Verstappen's sensational run from last on the grid to second at the chequered flag is akin to "victory" for the Dutchman and Red Bull.
Sep 27, 07:04
Lando Norris celebrates pole position after qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix on September 25, 2021
It is heartbreaking - Lando Norris 'devastated' as victory eludes him in Russia
Lando Norris was on course to take a fabulous maiden win before losing the lead of a dramatic race with just two laps remaining.
Sep 26, 17:12
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton crosses the line to win the Russian Grand Prix on September 26, 2021
It's a magical moment - Lewis Hamilton in dreamland after claiming 100th F1 win
The reigning world champion pipped fellow Briton Lando Norris to victory at the Russian Grand Prix.
Sep 26, 16:05
Lewis Hamilton celebrates finishing first in qualifying for the Silverstone Sprint race on July 16, 2021
Hamilton 'lost my talent' in Sochi qualifying
Lewis Hamilton joked that he 'lost his talent' at Sochi as countryman Lando Norris instead powered to a surprise pole position.
Sep 26, 06:53
Lando Norris celebrates pole position after qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix on September 25, 2021
Lando Norris claims an unexpected pole position for the Russian Grand Prix
The 21-year-old McLaren driver took advantage of the wet-dry conditions at Sochi's rain-hit Olympic Park.
Sep 25, 13:18
Valtteri Bottas in action during practice for the Russian Grand Prix on September 24, 2021
Valtteri Bottas beats Lewis Hamilton in Sochi second practice
Mercedes have dominated ahead of the Russian Grand Prix.
Sep 24, 13:29
McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo celebrates after winning the Italian Grand Prix on September 12, 2021
Daniel Ricciardo wins at Monza after Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen crash out
The rear of the Dutchman's airborne machine ran over the top of Lewis Hamilton's helmet, with the protective halo device absorbing the impact.
Sep 12, 14:40
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton pictured on August 29, 2021
Lewis Hamilton fears rival Max Verstappen will dominate the Italian Grand Prix
The Dutchman will start Sunday's race at Monza on pole position.
Sep 11, 17:26
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Valtteri Bottas pips team-mate Lewis Hamilton to pole for Monza sprint race
The Finn's late flying lap was just under a tenth of a second quicker than Lewis Hamilton.
Sep 10, 17:31
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Lewis Hamilton sets practice pace at Monza
Lewis Hamilton heads into the 14th round of the campaign here in Monza trailing Max Verstappen by three points.
Sep 10, 13:46
Kevin Magnussen pictured on February 21, 2020
Norris 'intelligence' key to beating Ricciardo - Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen admits it is "strange" that former 7-time grand prix winner Daniel Ricciardo is now struggling in Formula 1.
Sep 5, 08:15
Mika Hakkinen pictured in June 2017
Raikkonen's long career 'incomprehensible' - Hakkinen
Mika Hakkinen says it is "incomprehensible" how Kimi Raikkonen managed to extend his longest-ever Formula 1 career to approaching 350 grands prix.
Sep 2, 06:34
Jan Lammers pictured on January 29, 2020
F1 has 'seen the last' of 'old Spa' - Lammers
Sunday may have marked an ignominious final appearance in Formula 1 for the traditional and fabled existing layout of the Spa-Francorchamps track.
Aug 31, 06:41
General view of the safety car followed by Red Bull's Max Verstappen on August 29, 2021
F1 drivers pass the time at sodden Spa - Sunday's sporting social
Lando Norris took the opportunity for a nap.
Aug 29, 18:41
Lando Norris during practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
F1 debate rages about Eau Rouge safety
A debate is now raging about whether Spa-Francorchamps' fabled Eau Rouge corner is still safe enough for Formula 1.
Aug 29, 08:05
Lando Norris during practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
Lando Norris cleared to race after his high-speed crash in qualifying
The British driver lost control at Eau Rouge in the wet conditions.
Aug 28, 18:03
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates qualifying in pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
Max Verstappen pips George Russell to pole at rain-soaked Belgian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton had to settle for third on the grid.
Aug 28, 15:23
Lando Norris during practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
Lando Norris suffers major crash in wet conditions in Belgium
The British driver, 21, lost control of his McLaren through the fearsome Eau Rouge in the wet conditions.
Aug 28, 14:43
McLaren's Carlos Sainz pictured at the British Grand Prix in August 2020
Sainz says he can take on 'any driver'
Carlos Sainz thinks he could take on "any driver" in Formula 1.
Aug 23, 07:50
Daniel Ricciardo pictured on November 14, 2019
Up to Ricciardo to improve pace - Stella
There is "nothing" McLaren can do to get Daniel Ricciardo fully up to speed in the 2021 team's car.
Aug 10, 07:04
Jacques Villeneuve celebrates winning the 1997 F1 world title
Stroll could be Hamilton's next teammate - Villeneuve
Jacques Villeneuve has floated a radical theory about who might race alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year.
Aug 3, 07:56
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 30, 2021
Max Verstappen quickest in first Hungarian GP practice
Max Verstappen edged out Valtteri Bottas by just 0.061 seconds, with Lewis Hamilton third in the other Mercedes.
Jul 30, 11:06
Max Verstappen pictured during practice at Silverstone on July 17, 2021
Max Verstappen tops final practice ahead of Silverstone Sprint race
Lewis Hamilton was eighth fastest in his Mercedes.
Jul 17, 12:51
Lando Norris pictured on March 12, 2020
Top two will still dominate in 2022 - Norris
Formula 1's top teams will continue to dominate the sport even in 2022.
Jul 17, 08:04
Lewis Hamilton celebrates finishing first in qualifying for the Silverstone Sprint race on July 16, 2021
Lewis Hamilton dedicates Silverstone performance to fans
The Mercedes driver edged out championship rival Max Verstappen in front of 86,000 fans.
Jul 16, 20:09
Lewis Hamilton celebrates finishing first in qualifying for the Silverstone Sprint race on July 16, 2021
Lewis Hamilton to start on pole for Silverstone Sprint race
The reining world champion edge out title rival Max Verstappen in front of an 86,000-strong crowd in Northamptonshire.
Jul 16, 18:33
Liverpool midfielder James Milner pictured in November 2020
Friday's sporting social: Neymar's new 'do and James Milner on the 'toilet'
The PA news agency looks at some of the best examples of social from the sporting world.
Jul 16, 18:24
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