Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas during practice for the French Grand Prix on June 18, 2021
Bottas told of Mercedes exit 'long ago' - Doornbos
Two former F1 drivers think Valtteri Bottas is definitely leaving Mercedes.
Jun 22, 06:40
Max Verstappen celebrates winning the French Grand Prix on June 20, 2021
Red Bull denies fitting more powerful Honda engine
Red Bull has rubbished claims that Max Verstappen is racing ahead of Mercedes because of an improved Honda engine.
Jun 22, 06:38
Max Verstappen celebrates winning the French Grand Prix on June 20, 2021
'Only technical problems' can stop Verstappen - Marko
Max Verstappen is on course to beat Lewis Hamilton to his first world championship in 2021, according to the international media.
Jun 22, 06:36
Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
Wolff says Bottas' radio outburst 'great'
Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas' foul-mouthed rant at Mercedes' strategy team during the French GP was "great".
Jun 21, 06:36
Max Verstappen celebrates winning the French Grand Prix on June 20, 2021
Red Bull warns Mercedes about front wing protest
Red Bull has warned that it is serious about issuing a protest against the allegedly excessive flexibility of title rival Mercedes' front wing.
Jun 21, 06:32
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas during practice for the French Grand Prix on June 18, 2021
Bottas' winter decision deadline was 'joke' - Wolff
Toto Wolff says he was "joking" when he declared that Mercedes' decision about Valtteri Bottas' future could be delayed until as late as February next year.
Jun 20, 08:07
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas during practice for the French Grand Prix on June 18, 2021
Hamilton slams Bottas chassis swap 'myth'
Lewis Hamilton has slammed claims there is something fundamentally wrong with his chassis at Paul Ricard as a "myth".
Jun 20, 08:01
Spanish GP 2014
Mercedes not ruling out chassis problem
Mercedes has a "brand new" chassis in the luggage in the event that Lewis Hamilton rejected the car he was assigned for the French GP.
Jun 19, 08:06
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Mercedes will not interfere with Ocon deal - Rossi
Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has backed Esteban Ocon's claim that Mercedes will not interfere with his career at least for the next three years.
Jun 19, 08:03
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Ocon retains Mercedes link despite Alpine deal
Esteban Ocon says he remains linked with Mercedes, even though he has just signed a new three-year contract extension with Renault-owned Alpine.
Jun 18, 08:20
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is seen outside Downing Street, as the coronavirus outbreak continues, in London, Britain March 16, 2020
London mayor in talks with Formula 1
The mayor of London has admitted he is interested in welcoming Formula 1 to the British capital.
Jun 18, 08:17
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Red Bull ignoring 'background noise' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says he regards any psychological games with Toto Wolff or Mercedes as "background noise".
Jun 18, 08:15
Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
Williams not ruling out Russell-Bottas swap
Valtteri Bottas' future looks set to take centre stage this weekend at Paul Ricard.
Jun 16, 07:14
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Hamilton making mistakes under pressure - Berger
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are only making mistakes in 2021 because of how hard they are being pushed by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Jun 15, 07:22
Valtteri Bottas in action during qualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Williams is Bottas' 'only option' for 2022 - Marko
Rumours are gaining steam that George Russell is definitely set to replace Valtteri Bottas for 2022 and beyond.
Jun 15, 07:20
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
F1 'laughing' at Wolff's anti-Bottas bias - Popov
Toto Wolff's double standard in relation to his two drivers at Mercedes has become amusingly obvious, according to a Formula 1 commentator.
Jun 10, 06:58
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Rosberg not interested in being 'next Toto Wolff'
Nico Rosberg is racing away from any suggestion that he is eyeing a Toto Wolff-like future.
Jun 9, 07:05
Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
'Time' to put Russell in Bottas' car - media
The latest buzz on the Formula 1 rumour mill is that Valtteri Bottas remains in danger of losing his Mercedes seat - perhaps even within 2021.
Jun 9, 07:04
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Alarmed Wolff won't turn 2022 car plans 'upside down'
Mercedes is holding firm even after boss Toto Wolff declared that the overall performance of the reigning champion team recently has been "unacceptable".
Jun 9, 07:02
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff has 'right' to 'roast' own team - Horner
Christian Horner says he doesn't agree with Toto Wolff's handling of a nightmare weekend for Mercedes at Baku.
Jun 8, 06:43
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Red Bull taunts Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas both finished outside the points as Sergio Perez claimed victory in Azerbaijan.
Jun 7, 12:04
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Hamilton making bigger mistakes in 2021 - Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are making the most mistakes so far in 2021, according to title rival Max Verstappen.
Jun 7, 08:39
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 Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 6, 2021
Perez bucks Marko's 'pressure' at Baku - Doornbos
Sergio Perez on Sunday responded to Dr Helmut Marko's recent "pressure" in the best possible way.
Jun 7, 08:34
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
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
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
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Red Bull 'ready' for Mercedes' rear wing protest
Christian Horner has warned his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff to "keep his mouth shut" about excessively flexible wings at Baku.
Jun 5, 07:57
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
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
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
F1 'needs' Wolff versus Marko fight - Berger
The high tension between Mercedes, Red Bull and the title rivals' respective top bosses is "exactly what Formula 1 needs".
Jun 4, 07:03
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix on May 23, 2021
Rivals 'trying to slow us down' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says it's "understandable" that Mercedes is "trying to slow us down" by pushing on with the flexible wing saga.
Jun 4, 07:01
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 in action during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Red Bull must keep focus on 2021 title - Verstappen
New championship leader Max Verstappen has urged Red Bull to keep its focus on the crucial and close 2021 title battle with Mercedes.
Jun 2, 07:13
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Red Bull won't trigger Baku protests - Marko
Mercedes will have to pull the trigger on a round of protests this weekend at Baku, according to title rival Red Bull's F1 supremo Dr Helmut Marko.
Jun 1, 06:41
A general shot of Mugello, the home of the Italian Grand Prix
Mugello eyes return to F1 calendar
As both Stefano Domenicali and Toto Wolff visited the Italian circuit in Tuscany, Mugello has declared its readiness to host another round of the Formula 1 world championship.
May 31, 08:03
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
Christian Horner pictured on July 19, 2020
50 Mercedes staff heading to Red Bull - report
A staggering 50 members of Mercedes' F1 engine division is switching allegiances to the new Red Bull Powertrains operation.
May 31, 08:00
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff's protest threat 'strange' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has slammed Toto Wolff's position on flexible rear wings in 2021 as "a bit strange".
May 31, 07:58
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