Toto Wolff pictured on November 19, 2022
'No sidepods' look could change in 2023 - Wolff
Mercedes is sticking with its 'no sidepods' concept for the start of the 2023 season - but that could soon change according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Feb 16, 06:08
George Russell pictured on November 19, 2022
Drivers must maintain Mercedes 'harmony' - Russell
George Russell expects his "good relationship" with teammate Lewis Hamilton to continue in 2023 - even if they are wheel-to-wheel for the title.
Feb 13, 06:28
Mick Schumacher pictured on November 11, 2022
Schumacher could replace Hamilton in 2024
Mick Schumacher could find himself in arguably the best cockpit on the Formula 1 grid as early as 2024.
Feb 9, 05:16
Valtteri Bottas pictured on November 19, 2022
New Alfa Romeo looks and 'seems fast' - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas thinks this year's Alfa Romeo, the last Sauber to feature the name of the Italian carmaker ahead of the transition to Audi, will be "fast".
Feb 7, 05:13
David Coulthard pictured in April 2016
Two F1 figures slam political speech ban
Two leading Formula 1 figures have hit out at the FIA's ban on political speech.
Jan 30, 05:27
Lewis Hamilton pictured on September 10, 2022
Hamilton not 'begging' for new contract - Wolff
Toto Wolff denies that Lewis Hamilton is effectively 'begging' for a new Mercedes deal.
Jan 26, 05:49
George Russell pictured on October 21, 2022
George Russell the 'revelation' of 2022 - Andretti
Up to five teams could be vying for race wins in 2023, according to Formula 1 legend and 1978 world champion Mario Andretti.
Jan 23, 05:38
A poorly-camouflaged Lewis Hamilton on July 28, 2022
Mercedes slams 'wild' Hamilton rumours
Mercedes has slammed "wild speculations" about the details of Lewis Hamilton's next Formula 1 contract.
Jan 20, 04:38
Toto Wolff pictured on November 19, 2022
Wolff looks ahead to Hamilton's F1 return
Toto Wolff is looking forward to forthcoming meetings with Mercedes' seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Jan 17, 04:32
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Top 25 sporting moments of 2022: Lionel Messi, Pele, Roger Federer
After another unforgettable year of sport, Sports Mole counts down the top 25 sporting moments of 2022.
Dec 31, 08:00
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 19, 2022
Hamilton not expecting 'close' Schumacher partnership
Seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton isn't sure how closely he'll work with new Mercedes recruit Mick Schumacher in 2023.
Dec 22, 05:16
Helmut Marko pictured on October 29, 2022
Ferrari 'weaker' after Binotto axe - Marko
Ferrari is "weaker" after axing its team boss Mattia Binotto.
Dec 21, 05:58
Lewis Hamilton on September 8, 2022
F1 bans drivers from making political gestures
Formula 1 is clamping down on political gestures and statements by drivers at grands prix.
Dec 21, 05:55
Max Verstappen pictured on November 20, 2022
Red Bull to pay Verstappen's F1 license bill
World champion Max Verstappen has copped the highest-ever bill for a Formula 1 super license in the sport's history.
Dec 20, 06:18
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 19, 2022
Hamilton plays down risk of Russell conflict
Lewis Hamilton does not think his relationship with teammate George Russell will become strained in 2023.
Dec 14, 06:16
Charles Leclerc pictured on October 30, 2022
Binotto successor must handle driver pairing
Ferrari's new team boss will need to prioritise the relationship between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in 2023, according to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.
Dec 12, 05:22
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 19, 2022
Hamilton 'no longer number 1' at Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has lost his de-facto status as Mercedes' 'number 1' driver in Formula 1.
Dec 9, 06:55
Franz Tost pictured on April 9, 2022
Tost admits to budget cap worries in 2022
Alpha Tauri hit a development brick-wall in 2022 over fears of a budget cap breach, team boss Franz Tost has admitted.
Dec 5, 05:22
Toto Wolff pictured on September 11, 2022
Wolff not expecting Ferrari-like title drought
Toto Wolff says he's sure Mercedes isn't heading into a Ferrari-like period of championship drought.
Nov 28, 04:48
Max Verstappen pictured on November 20, 2022
F1 facing 'three-way battle' in 2023
Max Verstappen is heading into his winter break vowing to keep the coveted number 1 on his Red Bull for 2023.
Nov 24, 05:49
Max Verstappen pictured on November 19, 2022
Verstappen tackles 'sadness' when booed - Lammers
Dutch GP boss Jan Lammers says he sees "sadness" in Max Verstappen's eyes when he is booed by Formula 1 spectators.
Nov 22, 05:25
George Russell pictured on November 19, 2022
Russell beating Hamilton 'irrelevant' - Wolff
Toto Wolff says it's "irrelevant" that George Russell beat seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton in their first year as Mercedes teammates in 2022.
Nov 22, 05:24
Max Verstappen wins the Mexico GP on October 30, 2022
Max Verstappen cruises to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix victory
World champion Max Verstappen cruises to victory at Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, while Charles Leclerc collects second spot in the World Championship.
Nov 20, 14:31
Max Verstappen wins the Mexico GP on October 30, 2022
Max Verstappen claims pole for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen earns pole for Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Sergio Perez joining his teammate on the front row.
Nov 19, 15:02
George Russell pictured on November 12, 2022
Preview:Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit, including predictions, a track guide, qualifying and sprint results.
Nov 19, 02:02
Kevin Magnussen pictured on November 10, 2022
Magnussen reveals 'strange' adventure in Brazil
Kevin Magnussen has revealed the alarming struggle he faced simply to return to the Formula 1 paddock last Sunday at Interlagos.
Nov 18, 04:45
Jan Lammers pictured on January 29, 2020
Red Bull driver episode is 'personal' - Lammers
The best Formula 1 drivers always have "some sharp edges", according to former F1 driver Christijan Albers.
Nov 15, 05:18
Bernie Ecclestone pictured on October 4, 2022
F1 should 'thank Max Verstappen' - Ecclestone
Formula 1 should "thank Max Verstappen" rather than criticise him, according to the sport's former long-time supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
Nov 15, 05:18
Lewis Hamilton pictured on October 21, 2022
Hamilton says 2021 title outcome 'manipulated'
As Formula 1 prepares to return to the scene of the ultra-intense 2021 championship finale, Lewis Hamilton has ripped the bandaid off the wound.
Nov 14, 07:25
Max Verstappen pictured on October 7, 2022
'Something bigger' behind 'selfish' Verstappen move
As tempers eased after an eventful Brazilian GP, all the talk was about Max Verstappen's refusal to help Sergio Perez finish second in the drivers' standings.
Nov 14, 07:22
George Russell pictured on November 12, 2022
George Russell claims maiden Formula 1 win in Brazil
Mercedes driver George Russell claims maiden Formula 1 victory at Brazilian Grand Prix, edging out teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Nov 13, 19:43
Lewis Hamilton pictured on September 29, 2022
Wolff reignites F1 driver salary cap talk
Just as Lewis Hamilton pushes for a new Mercedes contract, his boss has re-fired the conversation about the need for a drivers' salary cap.
Nov 12, 07:24
Kevin Magnussen pictured on November 10, 2022
Kevin Magnussen earns shock pole for Brazilian sprint race
Haas driver Kevin Magnussen is the surprise pole-sitter for Saturday's Brazilian sprint race after a rain-interrupted qualifying session.
Nov 11, 21:59
Max Verstappen wins the Mexico GP on October 30, 2022
Preview:Brazilian Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit, including predictions, a track guide, qualifying and sprint results.
Nov 11, 14:09
Sebastian Vettel pictured on November 10, 2022
Ecclestone misses the 'old' Sebastian Vettel
Bernie Ecclestone says he misses the 'old' version of Sebastian Vettel.
Nov 11, 05:54
Fernando Alonso pictured on October 7, 2022
Fittipaldi backs Alonso over Hamilton spat
F1 legend Emerson Fittipaldi has sided with Fernando Alonso over a recent spat with Lewis Hamilton.
Nov 10, 05:19
Lewis Hamilton pictured on October 21, 2022
Rivals back Hamilton staying in F1
Two of Lewis Hamilton's key rivals have backed his decision to keep racing in Formula 1 beyond 2023.
Nov 9, 04:43
Lewis Hamilton pictured on October 21, 2022
Hamilton to challenge Verstappen in 2023 - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has tipped Lewis Hamilton to be Max Verstappen's strongest championship challenger in 2023.
Nov 8, 04:20
Adrian Newey pictured in July 2017
Adrian Newey's wife slams 'toxic' F1 journalist
Even family members are now wading into the campaign of derision aimed at Red Bull in the wake of the budget cap controversy.
Nov 4, 03:36
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