Spanish GP 2014
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
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
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
Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Austrian Grand Prix on July 4, 2021
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
Lando Norris pictured on March 12, 2020
F1 world slams FIA over Norris penalty
Formula 1 is rallying around Lando Norris, as the on-form McLaren driver risks having to serve a race ban.
Jul 5, 06:19
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
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 celebrates winning the Austrian Grand Prix on July 4, 2021
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
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
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
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
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
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso not ruling out return to Indy 500
Fernando Alonso says he has not given up on his dream of winning the Indy 500.
Jul 3, 08:06
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff admits new Mercedes parts coming
Toto Wolff has finally admitted that Mercedes' development efforts for the 2021 car have not stopped completely.
Jul 3, 08:00
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
Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured on June 27, 2021
Alonso backs Verstappen over 'burnout' ban
Fernando Alonso has backed Max Verstappen after the FIA rebuked the championship leader for performing a chequered flag 'burnout' after last Sunday's race in Austria.
Jul 2, 06:59
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
Red Bull's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 6, 2021
Perez handling one-year contract 'pressure'
Sergio Perez says he can handle the "pressure" of his expiring one-year contract.
Jul 1, 07:48
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
Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured on June 27, 2021
F1 figures slam Verstappen 'burnout' ban
Three Formula 1 personalities have slammed the sport's governing body for clamping down on the type of chequered flag 'burnout' indulged by Max Verstappen last Sunday.
Jun 29, 07:20
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Mercedes not coping with 'unusual situation' - Marko
Mercedes is not coping with the "unusual situation" of no longer utterly dominating Formula 1.
Jun 29, 07:17
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
Frederic Vasseur pictured in September 2019
Technical directives linked to title battle - Masi
The spate of so-called 'technical directives' in recent days and weeks is directly related to the battle for the 2021 world championship.
Jun 28, 07:26
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Second race in Austria makes little 'sense' - Alonso
Fernando Alonso has questioned the "sense" of staging a second consecutive race at the Red Bull Ring this weekend.
Jun 28, 07:24
Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured on June 27, 2021
F1 warns Verstappen against celebratory 'burnouts'
F1's governing body has warned Red Bull to advise championship leader Max Verstappen about celebratory 'burnouts' at the chequered flag.
Jun 28, 07:22
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' 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
Pirelli Motorsport Racing manager Mario Isola
New Pirelli tyre not only due to Baku blowouts - Isola
Mario Isola has played down suggestions Pirelli is introducing a new rear tyre purely because of the Baku blowouts.
Jun 26, 07:41
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
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