Lewis Hamilton pictured on February 21, 2019
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes will have their work cut out keeping Ferrari at bay
Sebastian Vettel set a new testing lap record after crashing on Wednesday.
Mar 1, 15:48
Valtteri Bottas pictured on October 28, 2018
Bottas 'not worried' about Ferrari's lead
As the 2019 winter tests approach their conclusion, Valtteri Bottas has admitted again that Ferrari continues to lead the pecking order.
Mar 1, 10:07
Valtteri Bottas pictured on October 28, 2018
Bottas thinks overtaking easier in 2019
Valtteri Bottas has joined a growing number of drivers who think overtaking will be easier in 2019.
Mar 1, 06:53
Valtteri Bottas pictured on October 28, 2018
Bottas says 'B'-spec Mercedes is better
Mercedes is still scrambling to get ready for the first race of 2019.
Feb 28, 09:08
Valtteri Bottas pictured on October 28, 2018
Bottas expects 'equal' treatment early in 2019
Valtteri Bottas says he is sure Mercedes will allow him to take on Lewis Hamilton in 2019.
Feb 26, 09:36
Valtteri Bottas pictured on October 28, 2018
'Nothing fundamentally wrong' with car - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas insists there is nothing "fundamentally wrong" with Mercedes' 2019 car.
Feb 25, 07:54
Lewis Hamilton pictured on February 21, 2019
Lewis Hamilton hopes to come up against strong challenge in 2019 F1 battle
The Briton boasts five world drivers' titles having been the cream of the crop for three of the last four seasons at Mercedes.
Feb 22, 16:54
Valtteri Bottas pictured on October 28, 2018
Bottas prepared to be the 'villain' in 2019
A bullish Valtteri Bottas says he is determined to beat Lewis Hamilton in 2019.
Feb 22, 08:52
Mercedes's Valtteri Bottas during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 27, 2018
Mercedes must replace Bottas with Ocon - Surer
A former F1 driver thinks 2019 will certainly be Valtteri Bottas' last season at Mercedes.
Feb 22, 08:50
Valtteri Bottas pictured on October 28, 2018
Ferrari are ahead of Mercedes, claims Bottas
The Italian team have impressed in Formula One's opening pre-season test.
Feb 21, 13:04
Valtteri Bottas pictured on October 28, 2018
Bottas observes 'really shiny' Pirelli tyres
Valtteri Bottas says Pirelli's 2019 tyres feel similar to their predecessors.
Feb 19, 20:39
Jacques Villeneuve pictured in August 2011
Leclerc can create 'mess' at Ferrari - Villeneuve
Charles Leclerc has the ability to create a "mess" at Ferrari this year.
Feb 18, 20:32
Sebastian Vettel at a press conference on December 7, 2018
F1 drivers wait for 2019 helmet approval
F1 drivers are waiting to have their new helmets approved for use in 2019.
Feb 14, 08:18
Nico Rosberg pictured on January 20, 2019
Mercedes dominance could now be over - Rosberg
Nico Rosberg thinks Mercedes' utter dominance of the 'power unit' era may finally be over.
Feb 13, 07:58
Valtteri Bottas pictured on October 28, 2018
Bottas could be back to normal in 2019 - Montoya
Valtteri Bottas has admitted a few sips of alcohol helped him through the winter period.
Feb 4, 11:02
Lewis Hamilton gives thumbs up after securing pole at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on November 25, 2018
Mercedes announce February launch date at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton is bidding to win his sixth Formula One world championship this year.
Jan 30, 10:42
Valtteri Bottas pictured on October 28, 2018
Bottas vows to return to rallying
Valtteri Bottas says he intends to do more rallying in the future.
Jan 29, 10:20
Valtteri Bottas pictured on October 28, 2018
Bottas aims to 'be better' in 2019
Valtteri Bottas has got his 2019 season off to a good start with a competitive rally performance.
Jan 28, 15:48
Valtteri Bottas pictured on October 28, 2018
Bottas targets 'best season of my career'
Valtteri Bottas says his goal is to drive the season of his career.
Jan 17, 08:21
Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 77
'Weak' Bottas loses main F1 sponsor
Valtteri Bottas has lost his major personal sponsor.
Jan 10, 07:13
Lewis Hamilton shakes hands with Sebastian Vettel at the Singapore Grand Prix on September 16, 2018
10 things we learned from the 2018 Formula One season
Lewis Hamilton was crowned world champion for a fifth time after beating Sebastian Vettel with two rounds remaining.
Nov 23, 06:02
Lewis Hamilton shakes hands with Sebastian Vettel at the Singapore Grand Prix on September 16, 2018
Bottas coping well with end of 2018 season - Wolff
Valtteri Bottas is coping well with a difficult end to his 2018 campaign.
Oct 8, 14:46
Lewis Hamilton at the British GP on July 7, 2018
Bottas admits Mercedes team orders could continue in Japan
The Finn was told to move aside for team-mate Hamilton in Russia.
Oct 4, 09:36
Mercedes's Valtteri Bottas during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 27, 2018
Bottas 'more disciplined than Barrichello' - Todt
Valtteri Bottas handled the team orders saga of Sochi last weekend admirably.
Oct 4, 07:20
Mercedes's Valtteri Bottas during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 27, 2018
Bottas could be asked to move aside for Hamilton
A rare mistake from Hamilton in qualifying allowed Bottas to put his car on pole position.
Oct 2, 16:16
Bernie Ecclestone formula 1 Niki Lauda
Putin on a show – 5 things we learned from the Russian Grand Prix
Race in Sochi – attended by the Russian leader – was dominated by the Mercedes team orders controversy.
Oct 1, 10:45
Mercedes's Valtteri Bottas during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 27, 2018
Toto Wolff happy to take the rap for Mercedes' team order
Mercedes ordered Valtteri Bottas to move aside for Lewis Hamilton at the midway point in Russia.
Oct 1, 03:30
Lewis Hamilton at the British GP on July 7, 2018
Hamilton wins in Russia after Bottas ordered to let him pass
Controversial call helps British driver extend his championship lead.
Sep 30, 12:57
Mercedes's Valtteri Bottas during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 27, 2018
Valtteri Bottas says title dream still alive
Despite failing to win a single grand prix so far this season, Valtteri Bottas insists that his championship dream remains alive.
Sep 28, 10:29
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene during the Australian Grand Prix press conference on March 23, 2018
Maurizio Arrivabene apologised to Valtteri Bottas for 'butler' comment
Maurizio Arrivabene says that he has apologised directly to Valtteri Bottas for comments made after the recent Italian Grand Prix.
Sep 12, 12:20
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 27, 2018
Mika Hakkinen: 'Sebastian Vettel making too many mistakes'
Former world champion Mika Hakkinen thinks that Mercedes could be heading for the 2018 title, even though Ferrari currently has the faster car.
Sep 7, 08:10
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel celebrates qualifying in pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix on June 9, 2018
Sebastian Vettel wins Belgian Grand Prix to close gap on Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel closes the gap on Lewis Hamilton to 17 points thanks to a dominant victory at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Aug 26, 14:42
Lewis Hamilton at the British GP on July 7, 2018
Lewis Hamilton secures emphatic victory at Hungarian Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton extends his Formula 1 championship lead with an emphatic victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Jul 29, 14:56
Lewis Hamilton at the British GP on July 7, 2018
Lewis Hamilton takes pole as Sebastian Vettel flounders at Hungarian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton takes pole position in a dramatic qualifying session for the Hungarian Grand Prix as title rival Sebastian Vettel could only claim fourth place.
Jul 28, 14:24
Mercedes executive director Toto Wolff during the press conference ahead of the Australian Grand Prix on March 23, 2018
Toto Wolff denies 'team orders' now in play
Toto Wolff denies that team orders will characterise the rest of Mercedes's 2018 season.
Jul 23, 12:47
Lewis Hamilton at the British GP on July 7, 2018
Sebastian Vettel crashes out as Lewis Hamilton wins German Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton wins the German Grand Prix after home favourite Sebastian Vettel crashes out while leading by nine seconds.
Jul 22, 14:49
Lewis Hamilton at the British GP on July 7, 2018
Sebastian Vettel takes German Grand Prix pole as Lewis Hamilton suffers car trouble
Lewis Hamilton will start the German Grand Prix from 14th on the grid following car trouble as title rival Sebastian Vettel takes pole position in front of a home crowd.
Jul 21, 15:01
Mercedes's Valtteri Bottas in action during qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix on June 9, 2018
Valtteri Bottas signs one-year Mercedes extension
Valtteri Bottas joins Lewis Hamilton in committing his future to Mercedes by signing a one-year contract extension with the team.
Jul 20, 14:31
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene during the Australian Grand Prix press conference on March 23, 2018
Maurizio Arrivabene slams Mercedes after accusations
Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene hits back with fury at Mercedes, after an accusation of deliberate foul play at Silverstone.
Jul 9, 06:05
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel celebrates qualifying in pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix on June 9, 2018
Sebastian Vettel wins British Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton
Championship leader Sebastian Vettel wins the 2018 British Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone.
Jul 8, 14:42
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