George Russell celebrates after qualifying second for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
CEO hints Mercedes driver announcement now looming
Mercedes is finally shaping up to complete its driver lineup for 2022.
Aug 31, 06:39
Bernie Ecclestone pictured on April 28, 2019
Liberty should pay Spa fans for two-lap race - Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone has blasted Formula 1's handling of the farcical two-lap Belgian GP.
Aug 31, 06:38
Bernie Ecclestone pictured on September 27, 2019
Bernie Ecclestone accuses F1 bosses of lacking courage over Belgian GP decision
The rain-hit Spa-Francorchamps event was abandoned after just two laps behind the safety car.
Aug 30, 14:14
Toto Wolff pictured in July 2021
F1 must 'move on' from Belgian GP debacle - Wolff
Formula 1's two championship-warring teams were publicly philosophical after the farcical Belgian GP.
Aug 30, 06:13
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton pictured on August 29, 2021
F1 to discuss Spa spectator refunds
Formula 1 has rejected Lewis Hamilton's claim that points were only distributed after the farcical Belgian GP because of considerations about money.
Aug 30, 06:12
McLaren's Carlos Sainz pictured at the British Grand Prix in August 2020
Points after farcical Belgian GP 'wrong' - Sainz
Formula 1 is scrambling to learn from Sunday's farcical Belgian GP at fabled Spa-Francorchamps.
Aug 30, 06:10
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton pictured on August 29, 2021
'Money talks' - Lewis Hamilton says F1 made 'bad choice' at Belgian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton's title rival Max Verstappen was proclaimed as the winner of the shortest race in the sport's 71-year history.
Aug 29, 19:40
General view of the safety car followed by Red Bull's Max Verstappen on August 29, 2021
Red Bull's Max Verstappen declared winner of aborted Belgian Grand Prix
Only two laps were completed behind a safety car due to wet conditions at Spa-Francorchamps.
Aug 29, 16:58
Toto Wolff pictured in July 2021
Wolff to make 2022 driver announcement 'soon'
Toto Wolff says he has now made a decision about which driver will be Lewis Hamilton's teammate next year.
Aug 29, 08:01
George Russell celebrates after qualifying second for the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
George Russell dazzles in qualifying to put Williams on front row for Belgian GP
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole with Lewis Hamilton third fastest in his Mercedes.
Aug 28, 17:39
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
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the British Grand Prix on July 16, 2021
Max Verstappen bounces back from crash to top Belgian Grand Prix final practice
Max Verstappen ended Friday's final action at Spa-Francorchamps in the wall after losing control of his Red Bull through Malmedy.
Aug 28, 11:35
Red Bull's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 6, 2021
2022 will be 'different' for Perez - Horner
Sergio Perez will be in a "completely different" situation when he re-emerges in Red Bull's all-new 2022 car next year.
Aug 28, 07:47
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 31, 2021
Hamilton defers to team's decision over 2022 teammate
Lewis Hamilton has come around to the "team's point of view" regarding the identity of his teammate for 2022.
Aug 28, 07:44
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo pictured in action on August 22, 2021
Ronaldo returns and Verstappen turns Belgium orange - Friday's sporting social
Elsewhere, Casemiro signed a new Real Madrid deal and Chris Jordan made an emotional exit from Sussex.
Aug 27, 17:23
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the British Grand Prix on July 16, 2021
Max Verstappen sets practice pace in Belgium before late crash
Valtteri Bottas split the title protagonists with the top-three drivers separated by less than a tenth.
Aug 27, 14:36
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas during practice on August 27, 2021
Valtteri Bottas tops first practice in Belgium with Lewis Hamilton 18th
Lewis Hamilton was forced to abort his fastest lap following a close call with Williams driver Nicholas Latifi.
Aug 27, 10:55
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas after retiring from the race on August 1, 2021
Bottas 'maybe' knows 2022 destination already
Both Valtteri Bottas and George Russell have given strong indications that their respective futures have now been decided.
Aug 27, 06:35
Lewis Hamilton in action during the British Grand Prix on July 18, 2021
Lewis Hamilton: Long Covid will not derail bid for record eighth F1 title
Lewis Hamilton is suffering with the effects of coronavirus which he contracted last December.
Aug 26, 14:20
Bernie Ecclestone pictured on April 28, 2019
Ecclestone still betting on Verstappen title
Billionaire Bernie Ecclestone would still put his money on Max Verstappen for the 2021 world championship.
Aug 26, 08:48
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff admits 2021 season could be 'shorter'
Toto Wolff admits the 2021 world championship could be "shorter" than the scheduled 23 races.
Aug 26, 08:47
Lewis Hamilton in action during the British Grand Prix on July 18, 2021
2021 Verstappen-Hamilton duel is 'unique' - Berger
The world of Formula 1 is witnessing a "unique" battle for this year's world championship, according to F1 legend Gerhard Berger.
Aug 24, 07:37
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Belgian Grand Prix on August 30, 2020
New engine to give Ferrari a Belgian GP boost
Former F1 tyre engineer Kees van de Grint says fans should keep an eye on Ferrari's performance this weekend at Spa.
Aug 24, 07:35
Valtteri Bottas in action during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 30, 2021
Bottas says Hamilton wants him to stay
Valtteri Bottas says his teammate Lewis Hamilton has told him "directly" that the duo shouldn't be split up by Mercedes for 2022 and beyond.
Aug 23, 07:52
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 31, 2021
2021 'pendulum' swinging away from Red Bull - Glock
Timo Glock thinks the "pendulum" of competitiveness has swung back in Mercedes' favour.
Aug 23, 07:48
Jean Todt pictured on February 15, 2020
Hamilton-Verstappen clash just 'racing' - Todt
Jean Todt says the clash between title contenders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen recently was just "racing".
Aug 12, 05:20
Lewis Hamilton in action during the British Grand Prix on July 18, 2021
Dutch GP boss tells fans not to boo Hamilton
Jan Lammers says Dutch fans should refrain from booing Lewis Hamilton once Formula 1 touches down at Zandvoort early next month.
Aug 11, 06:14
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
F1 must discuss penalty 'appropriateness'
Dr Helmut Marko thinks Formula 1 needs to re-think its penalty system, after Sebastian Vettel was disqualified from the recent Hungarian GP.
Aug 10, 07:09
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the British Grand Prix on July 16, 2021
2021 duel 'not like Senna-Prost' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen has played down the parallels between his battle with Lewis Hamilton and the fierce and notorious Senna vs Prost saga of the past.
Aug 10, 07:08
McLaren's Carlos Sainz pictured at the British Grand Prix in August 2020
Ferrari 'ready' to aim for 2022 title - Sainz
It is "only a matter of time" before Carlos Sainz delivers his full promise at Ferrari.
Aug 10, 07:07
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
Russell's Mercedes move is 'clear' - Schumacher
It is "clear" that George Russell is headed to Mercedes for 2022, according to former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher.
Aug 10, 07:05
Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel pictured on March 27, 2021
Aston Martin's request for review of Sebastian Vettel disqualification dismissed
Sebastian Vettel was stripped of second place at the Hungaroring on August 1 following a fuel infringement.
Aug 9, 19:48
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Marko slams 'nonsense' Honda engine rumours
Dr Helmut Marko has slammed as "total nonsense" rumours that Honda was forced to turn down the engine power at recent races.
Aug 9, 06:13
Esteban Ocon celebrates winning the Hungarian Grand Prix on August 1, 2021
No 'lies or selfishness' in Alonso pairing - Ocon
Fernando Alonso is not only perhaps the best driver ever, he is also seriously misunderstood even within the Formula 1 paddock.
Aug 6, 07:07
Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel pictured on March 27, 2021
Aston Martin to appeal Sebastian Vettel's disqualification from Hungarian GP
Sebastian Vettel was stripped of his second place following a fuel infringement in the hours after last Sunday's race.
Aug 5, 19:13
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Mercedes has found more engine power - Marko
Mercedes has floored the throttle in terms of engine power in the battle for the 2021 titles, according to Dr Helmut Marko.
Aug 4, 07:11
Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
Bottas 'bowling' was not deliberate - Albers
A former F1 driver has dismissed suggestions Valtteri Bottas may have deliberately taken out both Red Bulls at the first corner in Hungary.
Aug 4, 07:08
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Hamilton duel not like great Schumacher battle - Alonso
Fernando Alonso has played down any comparison between his thrilling duel with Lewis Hamilton in Hungary, and an iconic battle that took place over 15 years ago.
Aug 4, 07:07
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Red Bull considers new Honda engines for Spa
Valtteri Bottas' five-place grid penalty for taking out both Red Bulls in Hungary is not severe enough, according to Dr Helmut Marko.
Aug 4, 07:06
Lewis Hamilton in action during the British Grand Prix on July 18, 2021
Red Bull should 'think about' comments - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has pointed the finger at Red Bull after being loudly booed and jeered by spectators after the recent Hungarian GP.
Aug 4, 07:04
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