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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F36%2Fvaltteri-bottas.jpg "Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021")
Mercedes may order Valtteri Bottas to make way for Lewis Hamilton in sprint race
Valtteri Bottas qualified on pole position for Saturday's race but is set to start Sunday's main event from last due to a penalty.Sep 10, 18:37
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F36%2Flewmon.jpg "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F34%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates qualifying in pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021")
'Huge relief' Dutch GP pressure over - Verstappen
Max Verstappen admitted he is relieved his home grand prix at Zandvoort is now behind him.Sep 10, 07:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F34%2Fgeorge-russell.jpg "George Russell celebrates after qualifying second for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021")
'No idea' if Russell better than Bottas - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says he isn't sure if George Russell will be a tougher teammate to beat than the departing Valtteri Bottas.Sep 10, 06:59
George Russell tells Lewis Hamilton he has no intention of playing second fiddle
George Russell will be partnered alongside Lewis Hamilton at the Silver Arrows next year in a tantalising all-British line-up.Sep 9, 18:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F34%2Flewis-hamilton.jpg "Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton pictured on August 29, 2021")
Hamilton, Mercedes dominant for 'too long' - Stewart
F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart thinks it's time a new world champion is crowned.Sep 9, 06:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Ftoto-wolff.jpg "Toto Wolff pictured in September 2019")
Wolff shows Hamilton he's 'not the king'
George Russell's arrival at Mercedes next year is a sign to Lewis Hamilton that he is "not such a king".Sep 9, 06:50
George Russell to grab Mercedes chance with both hands after signing from 2022
The 23-year-old driver from Norfolk will team up with Lewis Hamilton at the Silver Arrows from next season after signing a long-term contract.Sep 7, 16:12
What George Russell's move means for Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton and Formula One
The 23-year-old will team up with fellow Briton Lewis Hamilton at the Silver Arrows next season.Sep 7, 12:40
After promising stand-in role, George Russell elevated to Mercedes seat for 2022
George Russell will be catapulted into the big time next season when he is partnered with Lewis Hamilton.Sep 7, 10:18
George Russell confirmed as Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate from 2022
The 23-year-old Englishman earns the move to the Silver Arrows after three impressive campaigns with Williams.Sep 7, 09:09
Mercedes needs car update to catch Verstappen - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has followed hot on the heels of title rival Max Verstappen's similar request for a faster car.Sep 7, 07:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F34%2Fvaltteri-bottas_1.jpg "Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas during practice on August 27, 2021")
Chinese driver on pole to be Bottas teammate
A Chinese driver has raced into pole position to be Valtteri Bottas' teammate at Alfa Romeo next year.Sep 7, 07:09
Lewis Hamilton hails outgoing Valtteri Bottas ahead of George Russell's move
Valtteri Bottas' departure to Alfa Romeo clears the way for George Russell to team up with Lewis Hamilton next season.Sep 6, 16:46
5 of Formula One's closest title battles as Hamilton-Verstappen fight heats up
The 2021 Formula One season promises another closely fought title scrap.Sep 6, 14:31
Valtteri Bottas' Mercedes exit confirmed as Finn joins Alfa Romeo for 2022
Valtteri Bottas will make the switch to Alfa Romeo from next season.Sep 6, 11:47
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Zandvoort wants to host five more Dutch GPs
Zandvoort is cementing its place in Formula 1's medium-term future.Sep 6, 07:11
George Russell looks to be Mercedes-bound
The Norfolk driver is poised to become Lewis Hamilton's team-mate.Sep 5, 21:30
Mercedes under fire as Lewis Hamilton loses championship lead to Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen won the Dutch Grand Prix to return to the top of the standings.Sep 5, 18:22
Max Verstappen takes F1 championship lead with superb Dutch Grand Prix triumph
The Dutchman delighted the 70,000-strong Zandvoort crowd.Sep 5, 14:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Fhelmut-marko.jpg "Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020")
Verstappen fans 'want to see a win' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko is keeping the pressure on Max Verstappen's shoulders, after correctly predicting the Dutchman would take pole position at his home circuit on Saturday.Sep 5, 08:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F07%2Falain-prost.jpg "Alain Prost pictured in August 2018")
Another Verstappen-Hamilton clash 'inevitable' - Prost
In the hours before they race off to turn 1 at Zandvoort, F1 legend Alain Prost admits that another clash between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton is "almost inevitable".Sep 5, 08:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F11%2Fkevin-magnussen.jpg "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
Lewis Hamilton will not be instructed to hold back on opening lap of Dutch GP
Max Verstappen heads into his home race in Zandvoort holding the advantage after he beat Lewis Hamilton to pole position.Sep 4, 17:58
Max Verstappen edges out Lewis Hamilton to land home pole in Zandvoort
Max Verstappen kept his cool to see off Lewis Hamilton with Valtteri Bottas third.Sep 4, 14:35
Verstappen happy to secure 'ugly' Dutch GP trophy
Max Verstappen is hoping to hold the "ugly" winner's trophy aloft after his home grand prix on Sunday.Sep 4, 09:03
Lewis Hamilton's preparations for Dutch GP hit after breaking down in practice
The majority of the 70,000 fans at Max Verstappen's home race in Zandvoort cheered Lewis Hamilton's stoppage at the eighth corner.Sep 3, 14:25
F1 boss tells Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen to keep title race clean
Lewis Hamilton heads Max Verstappen by three points in his quest for a record-breaking eighth championship.Sep 3, 13:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F35%2Flewhamdut.jpg "Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Dutch Grand Prix on September 3, 2021")
Lewis Hamilton fastest in heavily disrupted first practice session in Zandvoort
The one-hour action was suspended for 35 minutes after Sebastian Vettel's engine blew up at the first corner.Sep 3, 10:58
Hamilton expects to 'get along' with Russell
Lewis Hamilton thinks he will "get along pretty well" with George Russell if the young Briton becomes his new Mercedes teammate.Sep 3, 06:57
Verstappen's father hopes Dutch fans won't boo
Max Verstappen broke with his usual routine on Thursday by doing a 'track walk' on home soil at Zandvoort.Sep 3, 06:56
I've nothing to prove - Lewis Hamilton dismisses possible George Russell rivalry
George Russell is set to become Lewis Hamilton's team-mate at Mercedes next year.Sep 2, 15:52
Rosberg tells Hamilton to expect Dutch booing
Nico Rosberg has warned his former Mercedes teammate to expect a sea of Dutch booing this weekend at Zandvoort.Sep 2, 06:36
Mercedes engines could join Bottas at Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo could be set to make a sensational switch from Ferrari to Mercedes power.Sep 2, 06:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F34%2Fbelgp.jpg "General view of the safety car followed by Red Bull's Max Verstappen on August 29, 2021")
F1 look into options to recognise fans' dedication at abandoned Belgian GP
The 12th round of the F1 calendar ended in farcical fashion.Sep 1, 13:08
'Silly season' set to explode at Zandvoort
A new round of Formula 1's 'silly season' is set to shift into a higher gear at Zandvoort this weekend.Sep 1, 06:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F25%2Fjean-todt.jpg "Jean Todt pictured on February 15, 2020")
F1 chief Jean Todt vows sport will learn lessons from Belgian Grand Prix fiasco
The rain-hit event was abandoned after just two laps behind the safety car, with Max Verstappen declared the winner.Aug 31, 15:27
F1 to re-consider rules after Spa 'race' farce
Formula 1 is considering tweaking the rules so that events like Sunday's farcical Belgian GP cannot be officially designated a "race".Aug 31, 06:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F34%2Flando-norris.jpg "Lando Norris during practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021")
'Too early' to promise ticket refunds - Spa boss
It is "too early to say" whether sodden spectators will receive compensation for the wet and farcical Belgian GP.Aug 31, 06:42
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