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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F28%2Fmxslvs.jpg "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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F49%2Fgeorge-russell.JPG "Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020")
Mercedes has a plan for George Russell - Steiner
Toto Wolff has hinted that Formula 1 will emerge from its August slumber to news about the identity of Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes teammate for 2022.Jul 17, 08:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F36%2Ftoto-wolff.JPG "Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020")
Sprint race to be 'train' or crash-fest - Wolff
Lewis Hamilton will start from the very front of the first ever 'sprint qualifying' mini-race on Saturday.Jul 17, 08:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F28%2Flewis-hamilton.jpg "Lewis Hamilton celebrates finishing first in qualifying for the Silverstone Sprint race on July 16, 2021")
Upgrades not reason for Hamilton 'pole' - Wolff
Toto Wolff has denied that Mercedes' car upgrades explain Lewis Hamilton's shock pole position for the first-ever 'sprint qualifying' F1 race.Jul 17, 08:06
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 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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F28%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the British Grand Prix on July 16, 2021")
Max Verstappen dominates first practice for British Grand Prix
The Red Bull driver finished more than seven tenths of a second clear of Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton.Jul 16, 15:06
George Russell desperate to link up with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes
The 23-year-old believes it would be an 'incredible opportunity' to line up alongside the seven-time world champion.Jul 16, 11:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F44%2Fvaltteri-bottas.jpg "Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020")
Williams return would be 'interesting' - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas says returning to Williams would be a "very interesting" challenge.Jul 16, 06:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F18%2Flewis-hamilton.JPG "Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021")
Lewis Hamilton responds to recent criticism
Bernie Ecclestone had said the seven-time Formula One champion had lost his fighting spirit.Jul 15, 21:35
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'No surprises' when Red Bull reveals 2022 drivers
Dr Helmut Marko has hinted there will be "no surprises" when Red Bull announces the driver lineups across its two Formula 1 teams for next year.Jul 15, 07:28
Bernie Ecclestone: 'Lewis Hamilton no longer the fighter he once was'
Ecclestone also suggested Lewis Hamilton could get out of his Mercedes contract if he wanted to walk away from the sport.Jul 14, 12:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F35%2Fgeorge-russell.jpg "George Russell pictured on August 28, 2020")
No Bottas-Russell announcement at Silverstone
Team sources, and even George Russell himself, have scotched rumours that Mercedes will make a driver announcement at Silverstone this weekend.Jul 14, 07:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F26%2Fmax-verstappen.JPG "Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Austrian Grand Prix on July 4, 2021")
Verstappen's father no fan of F1 'sprint race'
Max Verstappen's father has revealed he is no fan of Formula 1's 'sprint qualifying' experiment.Jul 14, 07:40
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A look at the key questions surrounding the Sprint race at British Grand Prix
The new format will be trialled for the first time at Silverstone in a bid to spice up the weekend and attract a younger audience.Jul 14, 07:19
Damon Hill: 'Lewis Hamilton must end losing streak at British Grand Prix'
The Mercedes driver is 32 points behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the championship standings.Jul 14, 07:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F01%2Fmichael-schumacher.jpg "Michael Schumacher pictured in December 2012")
A look at five of the best Formula One races at Silverstone
The British Grand Prix takes place this weekend.Jul 14, 07:18
Lewis Hamilton publishes report into improving diversity in motor sport
The British driver has taken the knee before every F1 race since the beginning of last season.Jul 13, 07:52
Red Bull would consider signing Russell - Marko
If George Russell is not promoted to the works Mercedes lineup for 2022, Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull would consider snapping up the 23-year-old Briton.Jul 13, 06:53
Silverstone boss hints at second F1 race on British soil
A record-breaking crowd of more than 140,000 spectators will watch next Sunday's British Grand Prix.Jul 10, 12:24
Hamilton will not choose 2022 teammate - Alonso
Fernando Alonso doubts that his former teammate Lewis Hamilton will have a say about who he will be teamed up with next year at Mercedes.Jul 9, 07:42
Verstappen rumours were about 'creating unrest'
Dr Helmut Marko has rubbished speculation that Mercedes' latest news has 'closed the door' to the German team for star Red Bull driver Max Verstappen.Jul 9, 07:41
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Alonso predicts sprint qualifying format 'tweaks'
Fernando Alonso thinks Formula 1 will introduce "tweaks" to the new sprint qualifying format after it debuts next weekend at Silverstone.Jul 9, 07:38
Hamilton not expecting exciting 'sprint qualifying'
Lewis Hamilton is expecting Formula 1's first ever 'sprint qualifying' race to be a fizzer.Jul 8, 07:21
Russell would 'fight for wins' at Mercedes - Alonso
Fernando Alonso thinks "podiums" and "victories" are in George Russell's Formula 1 future.Jul 6, 06:45
Lewis Hamilton admits Mercedes "cannot match" Max Verstappen at British GP
More than 140,000 fans are expected for the Silverstone race.Jul 5, 13:29
Catching Red Bull 'almost impossible' for Mercedes
Max Verstappen insists he is still not even "dreaming" about becoming world champion in 2021.Jul 5, 06:21
Toto Wolff pessimistic over Lewis Hamilton's title chances
Lewis Hamilton's rival Max Verstappen dominated Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix to claim his third straight win and extend his title lead from 18 to 32 points.Jul 4, 18:01
Max Verstappen cruises to victory at Austrian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton also finished behind team-mate Valtteri Bottas and fellow Briton Lando Norris.Jul 4, 15:02
Alonso wants to stay in F1 for 'many years'
Fernando Alonso says he can imagine staying in Formula 1 for "many years".Jul 4, 07:26
Verstappen in 'league of his own' - Wolff
Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton are talking up championship rival Max Verstappen's chances of strolling to victory in Austria on Sunday.Jul 4, 07:24
Hamilton not confirming Wolff retirement talks
It appears that Lewis Hamilton has given his annual retainer a boost, having signed to remain at Mercedes for 2022 and 2023.Jul 4, 07:22
Bottas set to explore non-Mercedes 'options'
Valtteri Bottas says he will explore "other options" if Mercedes decides to oust him for 2022 and beyond.Jul 4, 07:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F26%2Fmaxaus.jpg "Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on July 3, 2021")
Lewis Hamilton admits Austrian GP will be "easy cruise" for Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton struggled in qualifying but there were impressive performances for the other two British drivers on the grid.Jul 3, 16:51
Red Bull's Max Verstappen on pole for Austrian GP
Lewis Hamilton had to settle for only fourth.Jul 3, 15:30
The big questions surrounding Lewis Hamilton's new Mercedes contract
How was it resolved so quickly, how much will he earn and will it be his last contract?Jul 3, 12:16
Max Verstappen quickest in final Austrian GP practice
Max Verstappen was more than half a second clear of anyone else, with Valtteri Bottas second and Lewis Hamilton having to settle for a distant third.Jul 3, 11:52
Lewis Hamilton pens new two-year deal with Mercedes
The contract extension will see Lewis Hamilton, 36, remain with the Silver Arrows until at least the end of 2023.Jul 3, 09:20
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Honda turned down engines on Friday - Wolff
Mercedes has admitted that Red Bull continues to set the pace in Austria.Jul 3, 08:00
Toto Wolff "cautiously optimistic" ahead of Austrian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton edged out his team-mate Valtteri Bottas by 0.189 seconds at Spielberg's Red Bull Ring.Jul 2, 16:13
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