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/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")
'No regrets' about not signing Hamilton - Binotto
Ferrari has no "regret" after failing to make a serious bid to snap up Lewis Hamilton for 2021.Jan 14, 06:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F50%2Flwhm.jpg "Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 11, 2020")
Mercedes to again be painted black for 2021 season
Lewis Hamilton urged the Mercedes hierarchy to change its traditional silver livery last year.Jan 13, 15:17
The key questions surrounding Formula One's revamped 2021 calendar
F1 bosses are aiming to put on 23 races this year.Jan 12, 10:42
F1 season to start in Bahrain as Australian, Chinese GPs postponed
The traditional curtain-raiser at Melbourne's Albert Park will move to November.Jan 12, 09:00
Wolff 'not worried' about Hamilton contract rumours
Toto Wolff says he is "not worried" about rumours surrounding the future of new seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton.Jan 12, 06:35
Hamilton more dominant than Schumacher - Todt
Mercedes is more dominant today than Ferrari was at the height of the Michael Schumacher era.Jan 12, 06:30
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'No reason to question' Bottas performance
There is "no reason to question" Valtteri Bottas' place at Mercedes, boss Toto Wolff insists.Jan 11, 06:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F35%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Max Verstappen pictured on August 29, 2020")
Jos Verstappen says Red Bull 'maybe worse than Ferrari'
Jos Verstappen admits that his son Max will probably never share a team with Lewis Hamilton - but he "wouldn't mind" if it does happen.Jan 11, 06:04
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Friday's sporting social: Gary Neville makes fun of Jamie Carragher's book
We look at some of the best examples from January 8.Jan 8, 18:17
Mercedes slams 'pure fiction' Hamilton rumours
Mercedes has hit out at what it calls the "pure fiction" of rumours swirling around the future of Lewis Hamilton.Jan 8, 05:57
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Mercedes 'slowed itself down' in Abu Dhabi
Mercedes was "half a second slower than normal" as the 2020 season came to an end in Abu Dhabi last month.Jan 7, 06:00
/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")
Marko eyes Bottas-like role for Perez
Sergio Perez should do a Valtteri Bottas-like job at Red Bull in 2021.Jan 6, 06:02
/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")
Daimler yet to agree to new Hamilton deal
The new year has begun without Lewis Hamilton having signed a new contract with Mercedes.Jan 6, 05:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F43%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Portuguese GP on October 23, 2020")
Australian Grand Prix facing postponement amid coronavirus concerns
The event is pencilled in for March 21 on a record-breaking 23-race Formula One schedule.Jan 4, 14:57
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The main talking points for 2021's year of sport
The next 12 months could see a certain all-British mega fight finally take place.Dec 31, 13:25
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff hails Sir Lewis Hamilton
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours list.Dec 31, 10:14
Lewis Hamilton awarded knighthood for services to motorsport
Lewis Hamilton continued his awesome form in 2020.Dec 30, 23:34
Lewis Hamilton knighted while Rob Burrow is made an MBE
The 35-year-old Lewis Hamilton broke the record for most career race wins during the 2020 season.Dec 30, 23:32
Lewis Hamilton had "extra drive" in 2020 because of Black Lives Matter
The Briton was a prominent backer of the cause on his way to winning a seventh Formula One title.Dec 26, 07:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F28%2Flewis-hamilton.JPG "Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Styrian Grand Prix on July 12, 2020")
Year in review: Lewis Hamilton leads by example on and off the track
This was the year Lewis Hamilton ripped up Formula One's record books.Dec 25, 15:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F25%2Fastshe.jpg "John McGinn and Billy Sharp take the knee on June 17, 2020")
Year in review: 10 things we learned from sport in 2020
Anti-racism messages and the cancellation of events dominated the calendar during a unique year.Dec 25, 13:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F47%2Fmarcus-rashford.jpg "Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford pictured in October 2020")
Year in review: Unprecedented 2020 creates heroes and highlights importance of fans
Sport's vital role in our communities was highlighted like never before.Dec 25, 10:00
Year in review: The best and worst sporting moments of 2020
The 2020 sporting year provided many highs and lows.Dec 25, 09:00
Schumacher more 'complete' than Hamilton - Rosberg
Michael Schumacher was a more "complete" racing driver than fellow and new seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton.Dec 23, 05:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F41%2Fmick-schumacher.JPG "Mick Schumacher pictured ahead of the Eifel Grand Prix on October 9, 2020")
Schumacher defends Hamilton after '90 percent' jibe
Mick Schumacher has defended Lewis Hamilton, after Max Verstappen said recently that "90 percent" of all F1 drivers could win in the dominant Mercedes.Dec 22, 06:09
Monday's sporting social: Jackie Stewart congratulates Hamilton on SPOTY win
The best of the day's social media posts from the sporting world.Dec 21, 19:02
Lewis Hamilton claims to have found his compass after SPOTY win
Lewis Hamilton claimed the BBC prize after winning his seventh Formula One title while campaigning against discrimination.Dec 21, 09:05
New co-owner says 'no sign' Hamilton is leaving
There is "no sign" that would indicate Lewis Hamilton is considering leaving Mercedes.Dec 21, 06:00
Perez arrival 'will make Verstappen nervous'
The arrival of Sergio Perez at Red Bull "will make Max nervous".Dec 21, 05:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F40%2Fbernie-ecclestone.jpg "Bernie Ecclestone pictured on September 27, 2019")
Ecclestone criticises Hamilton's activism
Bernie Ecclestone does not agree with the way Lewis Hamilton handled his political activism in 2020.Dec 21, 05:54
/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 not as good as Hamilton yet - Webber
Max Verstappen is not yet as good as seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton.Dec 21, 05:51
A look at Lewis Hamilton's rise from humble beginnings to world star
Lewis Hamilton was on Sunday crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the second time.Dec 20, 23:17
Lewis Hamilton crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year
The 35-year-old claimed his seventh Formula One title this year.Dec 20, 22:26
A closer look at the six contenders for 2020 SPOTY award
Who will be crowned as this year's winner of the prestigious prize?Dec 19, 10:14
Lewis Hamilton favourite to win Sports Personality of the Year
Six of 2020's biggest stars are in contention for Sunday night's prestigious prize.Dec 19, 10:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F39%2Fjordan-henderson.jpg "Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson pictured in September 2020")
Roy Hodgson: 'Jordan Henderson deserves a statue outside Anfield'
Roy Hodgson worked with Jordan Henderson during his four years as England manager.Dec 18, 22:44
Toto Wolff: 'No special date for Lewis Hamilton contract'
The seven-time world champion's current contract runs out at the end of this month.Dec 18, 17:34
Sergio Perez joins Red Bull for 2021 season
The 30-year-old Mexican impressed for Racing Point last season, claiming victory at the Sakhir Grand Prix.Dec 18, 14:51
/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")
Mercedes principal and CEO Toto Wolff extends role for three years
INEOS will become a one-third shareholder as part of a team re-structuring deal.Dec 18, 10:47
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