Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
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
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
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on July 3, 2021
Red Bull's Max Verstappen on pole for Austrian GP
Lewis Hamilton had to settle for only fourth.
Jul 3, 15:30
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
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 pictured during practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on July 3, 2021
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
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
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
Toto Wolff pictured in September 2019
Honda turned down engines on Friday - Wolff
Mercedes has admitted that Red Bull continues to set the pace in Austria.
Jul 3, 08:00
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
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
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton during practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on July 2, 2021
Lewis Hamilton tops second practice for Austrian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton led a surprise Mercedes one-two at Spielberg's Red Bull Ring, with Max Verstappen third.
Jul 2, 14:52
Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on July 2, 2021
Max Verstappen tops first practice for Austrian Grand Prix
Following his crushing performance last Sunday, Max Verstappen topped the time charts in the first running at the same venue for this weekend's race.
Jul 2, 11:08
Charles Leclerc pictured in June 2021
2022 Ferrari 'very different' in simulator - Leclerc
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari's all-new car for 2022 "feels very different".
Jul 2, 06:57
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas during practice for the French Grand Prix on June 18, 2021
Mercedes still working on 2021 car - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas has admitted that Mercedes is still working on developments for its 2021 car.
Jul 2, 06:53
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Lewis Hamilton still upbeat on title chances
Lewis Hamilton, who last tasted victory at the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, has been cast 18 points adrift of Max Verstappen.
Jul 1, 13:58
Lewis Hamilton in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Hamilton 'no longer the best' in F1 - Ecclestone
Lewis Hamilton is no longer clearly the best driver in Formula 1.
Jul 1, 07:55
Spanish GP 2014
'Distractions' hurting Mercedes in 2021 - Binotto
Mercedes has fallen behind because of "distractions" rather than the improvement of title rival Red Bull's Honda engines.
Jul 1, 07:43
Nico Rosberg pictured on January 20, 2019
On This Day: Nico Rosberg wins British Grand Prix
A dramatic race at Silverstone was marred by a host of tyre failures.
Jun 30, 07:04
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Only 'details' left in Hamilton talks - Wolff
Toto Wolff is confident he will soon reach a deal to keep Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes beyond 2021.
Jun 30, 07:01
Spanish GP 2014
'Great' to see Mercedes under 'big pressure' - Wurz
Alex Wurz says it's "great" that F1's formerly dominant Mercedes team is finding itself under intense pressure in 2021.
Jun 30, 06:59
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Allison contradicts Wolff over 2021 upgrade plans
Mercedes' technical chief has contradicted boss Toto Wolff's claims that the reigning champions will not put "another minute of development" into the 2021 car.
Jun 30, 06:58
Gerhard Berger pictured in September 2019
Berger 'becoming a fan' of F1 once again
F1 legend Gerhard Berger, who was intimately involved in Formula 1 for decades, says he is "becoming a fan" once again.
Jun 29, 07:15
Denmark's Kasper Dolberg celebrates scoring against Wales at Euro 2020 on June 26, 2021
The best pictures from this weekend's sporting action
There were cheers and tears at Euro 2020, and wins for both England cricket sides.
Jun 28, 07:33
Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured on June 27, 2021
Verstappen could be even more dominant - Marko
Max Verstappen could be even more dominant as Red Bull's own Formula 1 circuit hosts yet another grand prix this weekend.
Jun 28, 07:19
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Lewis Hamilton would welcome Mercedes upgrade
Red Bull's Max Verstappen extended his lead over the reigning champion to 18 points with victory at the Styrian Grand Prix.
Jun 27, 17:55
Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured on June 27, 2021
Max Verstappen dominates the Styrian Grand Prix to extend lead
Lewis Hamilton finished a distant second to the Red Bull driver in Austria.
Jun 27, 14:42
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Wolff rules out another one-year deal for Hamilton
Toto Wolff has ruled out a new one-year contract for Lewis Hamilton.
Jun 27, 07:40
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Red Bull's reaction to engine reports 'strange' - Wolff
Toto Wolff says Red Bull's reaction to reports of in-season horsepower gains for Honda has been "strange".
Jun 27, 07:36
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Styrian Grand Prix on June 26, 2021
Lewis Hamilton hoping weather can help Mercedes catch Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen was fastest in qualifying.
Jun 26, 17:51
Max Verstappen pictured during qualifying for the Styrian Grand Prix on June 26, 2021
Max Verstappen storms to pole position for Styrian Grand Prix
The championship leader finished 0.194 seconds ahead of Valtteri Bottas with rival Lewis Hamilton back in third.
Jun 26, 14:22
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Styrian Grand Prix on June 26, 2021
Lewis Hamilton tops final practice for Styrian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen had topped the timesheets on Friday.
Jun 26, 12:00
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Question of Bottas or Russell for 2022 'open' - Wolff
The question of who Lewis Hamilton's teammate will be in 2022 is still "open", according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.
Jun 26, 07:44
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Horner scolds Hamilton for Honda engine claims
Some of Lewis Hamilton's recent statements do not comport with "reality", according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.
Jun 26, 07:39
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the French Grand Prix on June 19, 2021
Max Verstappen completes practice double for the Styrian Grand Prix
The Red Bull driver leads Lewis Hamilton by 12 points in the championship.
Jun 25, 14:52
Jenson Button pictured in May 2017
Jenson Button: 'Lewis Hamilton's greatest achievement could still be to come'
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell could be teammates at Mercedes next season.
Jun 25, 12:41
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the French Grand Prix on June 19, 2021
Max Verstappen sets pace in opening practice for Styrian Grand Prix
The Dutchman finished the opening running in Spielberg ahead of AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly, with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton third.
Jun 25, 12:37
Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
Red Bull 2022 driver lineup firmer than Mercedes'
Red Bull's driver lineup appears all but set in stone for 2022, with Sergio Perez apparently right on track for a new contract.
Jun 25, 06:48
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
F1 system to allow mass crowds 'works' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has allayed fears about spectators returning to Formula 1 circuits en masse.
Jun 25, 06:47
Lewis Hamilton in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Lewis Hamilton holds 'positive discussions' over new Mercedes deal
The world champion's current deal runs out at the end of the season.
Jun 24, 15:53
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Lewis Hamilton worried about capacity crowd for British Grand Prix
Circuit organisers have been given the green light to sell out for the entire July 16-18 weekend.
Jun 24, 15:50
Jamie Chadwick pictured on May 18, 2019
Jamie Chadwick hails Lewis Hamilton for role in equality fight
The W Series starts at Spielberg's Red Bull Ring on Saturday, on the weekend of Formula One's Styrian Grand Prix.
Jun 24, 10:48
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
History repeats as Hamilton dominance challenged - Lauda
Lewis Hamilton may have reached the point in a great Formula 1 driver's career when a younger rival threatens his status as the best on the grid.
Jun 24, 07:12
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