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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F50%2Fmax-verstappen.JPG "Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 13, 2020")
Verstappen to top Mercedes' 2022 driver wish-list
Max Verstappen will be "at the top of the list" if Mercedes needs to replace Lewis Hamilton for 2022, according to Red Bull boss Christian Horner.Feb 16, 06:07
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Christian Horner believes Verstappen could replace Hamilton at Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton recently signed a one-year contract extension, but turns 37 next year.Feb 15, 13:28
Marko reveals Verstappen 'performance clause'
A driver-sided 'performance clause' in his current contract would allow Max Verstappen to leave Red Bull at the end of 2021.Feb 15, 06:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F40%2Froomnu.jpg "Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring a hat-trick on his Manchester United debut in 2004")
Friday's sporting social: Remembering Wayne Rooney magic
The former England striker has enjoyed February 12 in the past.Feb 12, 17:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F39%2Ffernando-alonso.JPG "Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020")
Fernando Alonso undergoes successful operation on fractured jaw
Testing for the new campaign begins in Bahrain in only four weeks ahead of the first race.Feb 12, 11:48
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Fernando Alonso's comeback 'in doubt due to cycling accident'
The two-time former world champion from Spain was set to return to the sport on a full-time basis in 2021.Feb 11, 22:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F44%2Flewis-hamilton_2.JPG "Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in action at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on November 1, 2020")
Formula One sprint races 'move a step closer following meeting'
If given the green light, the format is set be trialled at this season's Canadian, Italian and Brazilian Grands Prix.Feb 11, 16:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F48%2Flewis-hamilton.JPG "Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020")
Report - No more pre-race 'kneeling' in 2021?
The rainbow signage, the 'End Racism' messaging, and the pre-race kneeling look set to all be a thing of the past once F1 gets up and racing in 2021.Feb 11, 06:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F46%2Flewis-hamilton_1.JPG "Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Turkish Grand Prix on November 15, 2020")
Hamilton to 'explore options' in 2021 - Albers
Lewis Hamilton's farcically-delayed contract negotiations were all about money.Feb 11, 06:03
Formula One teams to vote on whether sprint races should be introduced
Bosses have put forward the idea of holding a shorter race on Saturday.Feb 10, 13:18
Lauda would have signed Hamilton 'at any cost'
Niki Lauda would have signed up Lewis Hamilton for 2021 "at any cost", according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.Feb 10, 05:59
/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")
Up to Hamilton whether he stays in 2022 - Wolff
He may now have signed a contract, but rampant media speculation about Lewis Hamilton's future in Formula 1 looks set to rage on.Feb 9, 06:25
Toto Wolff hints 2021 could be Lewis Hamilton's final year with Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton signed a one-year deal on Monday.Feb 8, 15:51
Sir Lewis Hamilton agrees new Mercedes contract
The 36-year-old will be bidding to win an unprecedented eighth world title.Feb 8, 11:46
Hamilton should 'take it or leave it' - Ecclestone
Mercedes should issue a 'take it or leave it' demand to Lewis Hamilton as his 2021 contract negotiations roll on, according to Bernie Ecclestone.Feb 8, 06:05
Mercedes refusing to comment on Hamilton saga
Mercedes is still refusing to comment on raging speculation about Lewis Hamilton's 2021 seat.Feb 5, 06:16
Hamilton contract saga 'embarrassing' - Schumacher
The saga surrounding Lewis Hamilton's 2021 contract is becoming "embarrassing".Feb 4, 06:05
Hamilton contract to be clear by March 2
Mercedes has announced that its "drivers" will be available to speak to the media at the launch of the 2021 car in "exactly one months' time".Feb 3, 06:00
Mercedes delay new car reveal with Lewis Hamilton's future uncertain
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton's contract with the world champions expired on the final day of December.Feb 2, 11:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F28%2Fayrton-senna.jpg "Ayrton Senna celebrates winning the 1988 British Grand Prix")
Senna was also 'alone' in F1 system - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has likened his experiences in Formula 1 to those of his childhood hero and F1 legend Ayrton Senna.Feb 2, 05:58
Eighth title 'a huge thing' - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says winning a record eighth world championship this year would be a "huge thing".Feb 1, 06:04
Hamilton contract situation 'unpleasant' now
Lewis Hamilton's contract situation is becoming "quite unpleasant" for the new seven time world champion.Feb 1, 06:02
2021 title tilt 'not realistic' - Seidl
It is not "realistic" to expect McLaren to charge for the 2021 title.Feb 1, 06:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Flewis-hamilton_1.JPG "Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the British Grand Prix on August 2, 2020")
British GP to clash with final round of Open Championship
The Silverstone race will get under way at 3pm, with the leading group expected to tee off around half an hour earlier at Royal St George's.Jan 29, 13:24
Three-year Hamilton contract 'unlikely' - Wolff
Toto Wolff has admitted that a new three-year contract is unlikely for Lewis Hamilton.Jan 29, 06:02
Bottas has 'no chance' of beating Hamilton - Berger
Valtteri Bottas has "no chance" of beating seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton in 2021.Jan 28, 06:04
Two drivers would have won in Hamilton's car - Berger
Two other drivers would have also won the 2020 world championship at the wheel of Lewis Hamilton's car.Jan 27, 06:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F49%2Fvtbts.jpg "Valtteri Bottas pictured at the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 5, 2020")
Hamilton contract saga 'doesn't matter' - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas says he will try to beat whoever is at the wheel of the other Mercedes car in 2021.Jan 27, 06:08
Eddie Jordan expects Lewis Hamilton to pen new Mercedes deal this week
Eddie Jordan feels Lewis Hamilton should be granted a slice of the team's television revenue.Jan 26, 12:20
Hamilton contract uncertainty to end in 'days'
The uncertainty about Lewis Hamilton's future will be "cleared up in the next few days".Jan 26, 06:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F49%2Fsergio-perez.JPG "Racing Point's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 6, 2020")
Red Bull 'a lot stronger' with Perez - Wolff
Red Bull is "a lot stronger" with Sergio Perez on the team in 2021.Jan 26, 06:34
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff reveals positive coronavirus test
Toto Wolff spent 10 days in quarantine and reported barely any symptoms.Jan 25, 11:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F14%2Fjenson-button.jpg "Jenson Button pictured in May 2017")
Jenson Button to own and drive team in Extreme E
The former Formula One world champion has founded the JBXE team for the series.Jan 25, 08:57
Wolff says Hamilton contract deadline 'before Bahrain'
Toto Wolff has set an eleventh-hour deadline for the conclusion of contract negotiations with Lewis Hamilton.Jan 25, 05:52
Jenson Button joins Williams as senior advisor
Jenson Button began his grand prix career with Williams in 2000.Jan 22, 13:21
Russell proved Verstappen better than Hamilton - boss
Max Verstappen is already better than seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton.Jan 22, 05:52
Hamilton 'at crossroads' as contract saga rolls on
Lewis Hamilton is "at a crossroads" in his Formula 1 career, according to a well known F1 commentator.Jan 22, 05:50
Domenicali not sure Hamilton will race in 2021
It is not clear if Lewis Hamilton will be on the Formula 1 grid in 2021.Jan 21, 05:58
Hamilton's contract plan 'shattered' - Albers
Lewis Hamilton's plan to boost his financial and influential power at Mercedes has been "shattered".Jan 19, 06:05
Hamilton contract drama 'all for show' - Ecclestone
The drama surrounding Lewis Hamilton's 2021 contract is "all just for show".Jan 18, 06:00
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