Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Chassis fault is 'logical' explanation - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas' chances of keeping his seat at Mercedes took another hit at Baku with a miserable weekend of pace for the Finn.
Jun 7, 08:36
Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured on June 6, 2021
Verstappen and father knew Pirelli would blame debris
Max Verstappen correctly predicted Pirelli's response to the tyre failure that cost him victory in a scary high-speed blowout and crash at Baku.
Jun 7, 08:32
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McLaren shareholder Mansour Ojjeh passes away at the age of 68
Mansour Ojjeh's time at McLaren brought 10 drivers' championships, including Lewis Hamilton's first title in 2008, and nine constructors' triumphs.
Jun 6, 11:35
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Bottas helped Hamilton beat Verstappen - Marko
Mercedes sacrificed Valtteri Bottas so that his teammate Lewis Hamilton could get a major slipstreaming benefit in qualifying.
Jun 6, 05:28
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Kai Ebel slams Hamilton and Mercedes
Well-known and colourful Formula 1 broadcaster Kai Ebel has hit out at the sport's reigning champions Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton.
Jun 6, 05:26
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff still not ruling out rear wing protest
Toto Wolff is still refusing to rule out a post-race protest against Red Bull's allegedly flexible rear wing.
Jun 6, 05:25
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Lewis Hamilton hails "monumental" Azerbaijan comeback
Lewis Hamilton managed not only to steal a spot on the front row, but he will also line up one place ahead of his Red Bull rival Max Verstappen.
Jun 5, 16:05
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Lewis Hamilton calls on Wolff, Horner to 'get in the ring'
The Mercedes and Red Bull team bosses have clashed over the design of the wings on their teams' cars.
Jun 5, 15:15
Charles Leclerc pictured in June 2021
Charles Leclerc edges out Lewis Hamilton for Azerbaijan pole
The British driver will start Sunday's race in Baku ahead of Max Verstappen.
Jun 5, 13:52
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Max Verstappen crashes out of final Azerbaijan practice
The Formula One World Championship leader carried too much speed through the left-handed Turn 15 and hit the barrier.
Jun 5, 10:57
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Vettel, Wolff back Hamilton over racing costs
Sebastian Vettel and Toto Wolff have backed Lewis Hamilton's sentiment after the seven time world champion described modern Formula 1 as a "billionaire kids' club".
Jun 5, 08:01
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Red Bull plays down Mercedes' Baku slump
Dr Helmut Marko has played down Mercedes' performance slump on the streets of Baku.
Jun 5, 07:54
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Lewis Hamilton down in 11th during second Azerbaijan practice
The seven-time world champion finished only 11th while rivals Red Bull set the pace in Baku.
Jun 4, 14:13
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Max Verstappen tops first practice in Azerbaijan
The Red Bull driver was 0.043 seconds quicker than Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with Lewis Hamilton only seventh in the Mercedes.
Jun 4, 10:17
Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
Bottas denies blame for botched Monaco pitstop
Valtteri Bottas has hit back at his Mercedes boss's suggestion that the Finnish driver was at least partly to blame for his retirement from the Monaco GP.
Jun 4, 07:05
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix on May 23, 2021
Max Verstappen will not play mind games with Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen holds a four-point lead over Lewis Hamilton after winning in Monaco.
Jun 3, 14:17
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Lewis Hamilton slams French Open organisers
Naomi Osaka, 23, was ordered to pay £10,500 by Roland Garros chiefs after she refused to speak to the media following her first-round win.
Jun 3, 13:08
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
Russell could be eyeing Mercedes split - pundit
Another option may be shaping up for George Russell's next move in Formula 1.
Jun 3, 06:39
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix on May 23, 2021
Hamilton now needs to 'fight so hard' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says he feels comfortable despite being "the hunted" driver in the world championship for the first time in his career.
Jun 2, 07:12
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 26, 2021
Hamilton 'not a more complete driver' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says he feels "much more relaxed" as his Formula 1 career races on, despite finding himself in his first head-to-head for the title with Lewis Hamilton.
Jun 2, 07:10
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso comeback similar to Schumacher's - Rosberg
Fernando Alonso's return to Formula 1 can be compared with the comeback of another F1 legend, according to 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg.
Jun 1, 06:41
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix on May 23, 2021
Verstappen 'still makes small mistakes' - Wolff
Toto Wolff has dismissed Max Verstappen's latest comments as nothing more than "entertainment", and says the Dutchman is still making "mistakes".
May 31, 08:02
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Thursday's sporting social: Gary Neville leads the Manchester United autopsy
Stars including Tyson Fury and Lewis Hamilton reacted to the racist abuse suffered by Marcus Rashford online.
May 27, 17:58
Ross Brawn at the Chinese GP in May 2017
F1 will 'try' to modify Monaco layout - Brawn
Formula 1 will look into whether modifications can be made to the fabled layout of the Monaco GP.
May 26, 06:52
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix on May 23, 2021
No Hamilton 'games' in title fight - Verstappen snr
The Max Verstappen says it camp won't be playing Mercedes' or Lewis Hamilton's "games" as the 2021 title head-to-head heats up.
May 26, 06:50
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix on May 23, 2021
Verstappen 'not playing Hamilton's mind games'
Max Verstappen says he won't be playing Lewis Hamilton's "games" at forthcoming Formula 1 races.
May 25, 07:21
Ross Brawn at the Chinese GP in May 2017
Ross Brawn insists F1 will "keep trying" to make changes to Monaco circuit
The 78-lap race will be forgotten in a hurry following the lack of on-track action.
May 24, 14:38
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix on May 23, 2021
Lewis Hamilton refuses to be drawn into 'childish war of words' with Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen said "actions speak louder than words" after he won the Monaco Grand Prix while Lewis Hamilton struggled.
May 23, 18:04
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix on May 23, 2021
Max Verstappen wins Monaco Grand Prix to secure championship lead
Max Verstappen took the lead in the Formula One drivers' standings for the first time after victory on the streets of Monte Carlo.
May 23, 15:02
Jean Todt pictured on February 15, 2020
Hamilton messaging can't be 'political' - Todt
Jean Todt says he is "fine" with Lewis Hamilton's activism within Formula 1 - "as long as it's not political".
May 23, 06:30
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Bottas to 'prioritise' his interests, not Mercedes'
If he had to choose between his own interests or the interests of the team, Valtteri Bottas says he would steer away from the latter.
May 23, 06:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Leclerc not Verstappen's 'real opponent' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has reminded Max Verstappen who his "real opponent" is for Sunday's Monaco GP.
May 23, 06:27
Charles Leclerc pictured in May 2021
Charles Leclerc facing nervous wait over Monaco pole decision
Team principal Mattia Binotto gave the thumbs up when asked about Charles Leclerc on his departure from the circuit.
May 22, 18:58
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Lewis Hamilton braced for "tough discussions" with Mercedes engineers
Charles Leclerc's wounded Ferrari will now be assessed to see if the gearbox is salvable.
May 22, 17:35
Charles Leclerc pictured in May 2021
Charles Leclerc takes pole at Monaco despite heavy crash
Charles Leclerc could face a grid penalty if certain parts of his car need to be changed.
May 22, 15:01
Mick Schumacher pictured ahead of the Eifel Grand Prix on October 9, 2020
Mick Schumacher crashes out of final Monaco practice
The rookie lost control of his Haas in the closing minutes of the final practice session.
May 22, 11:56
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Monaco race 'will never be exciting' - Hamilton
As the Monaco layout stands today, the most prestigious race on the Formula 1 calendar "will never be exciting for the fans".
May 22, 07:51
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Toto Wolff admits Lewis Hamilton is "sensitive" and "vulnerable"
But Toto Wolff says the same qualities also drive Lewis Hamilton's desire for improvement.
May 21, 10:26
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
F1 taking 'step back' with 2022 rules - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is not sure if the current generation of Formula 1 drivers is "bad".
May 21, 06:27
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Lewis Hamilton: 'F1 has become a billionaire boys' club'
The fathers of drivers Lance Stroll, Nicholas Latifi and Nikita Mazepin are all very wealthy.
May 20, 15:50
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