AuthorRacingNews365 Staff Sir Jackie Stewart believes that both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton took too many liberties during their brief battle at Silverstone. Sir Jackie Stewart believes that some drivers are taking too many liberties while racing each other nowadays, due to them putting faith in the safety levels of the cars. Pointing to the Max Verstappen/Lewis Hamilton collision […]
By Chris Medland | Max Verstappen was left with a car that was “almost impossible to drive” after being collected in an incident triggered by Valtteri Bottas at the start of the Hungarian Grand Prix.Bottas out-braked himself into Turn 1 in wet conditions and ran into the back of Lando Norris, who in turn collided into Verstappen. […]
Author: Thomas Maher Lewis Hamilton has issued a short video message to fans to update on his health after visiting Mercedes team doctors on Sunday evening.Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton has spoken to fans in a short video message from Hungary, after the British driver required checks from the team’s doctor after storming through to finish third in Budapest. Hamilton […]
By Andrew BensonChief F1 writer A race featuring an opening first few laps among the craziest in Formula 1 history left Hamilton with a six-point lead over Verstappen as the sport goes into its three-week summer break. A pile-up at the first corner on a slippery track left Hamilton briefly leading Ocon and Aston Martin’s […]
by Phillip Horton Lewis Hamilton says he is “optimistic” over Mercedes’ prospects in Hungary as he chases a record ninth victory at the event. No driver in Formula 1 history has ever won a grand prix on nine separate occasions. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12. Hungarian Grand Prix, Friday 30th July 2021. Budapest, Hungary. […]
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Red Bull’s attempt to convince the FIA’s stewards to issue a harsher penalty against .Hamilton was found predominantly to blame for the incident on July 18 and was given a ten-second time penalty and two points on his superlicence for causing a collision. Despite the penalty, Hamilton went on to win the […]
By: Sam Hall & Will Gray Fernando Alonso has become the latest F1 driver to join the ’40 club’ as he celebrated a landmark birthday on Thursday. After shrugging it off as “a bigger number than I feel”, the two-time champion discussed how he has changed since he broke a 43-year-old record in Hungary 18 […]
Author : Adriano Boin Co-author: Dieter Rencken Hamilton sticks by British GP move: I wouldn’t change it The crash between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at the British GP remains a hot topic. Despite the criticism directed at him by Red Bull, the Mercedes driver wouldn’t go back and change his actions on the opening […]
By Chris Medland | McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl believes Lando Norris can achieve third place in the drivers’ championship this season given his form thus far. Norris currently holds third in the standings through 10 of 23 races, behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, and five points clear of Valtteri Bottas. Sergio Perez is […]
By: Chris Medland Red Bull has lodged a petition to review the penalty handed out to Lewis Hamilton in the British Grand Prix, with a hearing to take place on Thursday ahead of the race in Hungary. Hamilton was found to be predominantly at fault for the collision with Max Verstappen, which resulted in the […]
Written by Keith Collantine Red Bull have formally requested the stewards to review their decision in relation to the collision between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on the first lap of the British Grand Prix. The team submitted a petition for a review on Friday. The two drivers and representatives of their teams have been summoned to […]
Author:RacingNews365 Staff The Formula 1 pundit has revealed Red Bull have evidence that Lewis Hamilton entered Copse corner on lap one significantly quicker than any other time in the race. Hamilton collided with title rival Max Verstappen on the opening lap at Copse at high-speed which resulted in the Red Bull driver retiring from the […]
Author:Thomas Maher Damon Hill believes that the Saturday Sprint Qualifying race will result in arguments between drivers and their teams over how to approach the race. 1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill believes there could be some arguments between drivers and their teams over how to approach the Sprint Qualifying race on Saturday. With the 17 […]
By: Adam Cooper The British Grand Prix sprint qualifying race cuts set-up time for teams, offers a free tyre choice and gives drivers an extra chance to prove themselves wheel-to-wheel. It’s a formula for intense racing, says Ross Brawn. How will Formula 1’s first sprint qualifying weekend unfold at Silverstone? It’s perhaps not insignificant that drivers such as Lewis […]
By: Luke Gardiner Lewis Hamilton wants Valtteri Bottas left alone as Mercedes try and close the gap on Red Bull at the British Grand Prix this weekend. Lewis Hamilton wants Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas left alone ahead of the British Grand Prix this weekend. Rumours have been swirling that George Russell could be announced as […]
by Ryan Wood There has been plenty of rumours that George Russell will be confirmed as a Mercedes Formula 1 driver this weekend at the British Grand Prix, but according to Russell himself, it’s nothing more than speculation. Russell is in the running to partner Lewis Hamilton at the reigning championship-winning team after the seven-time champion […]
By Chris Medland | Formula 1 managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn is certain the Sprint format being used at this weekend’s British Grand Prix will work for the sport to some degree. Silverstone will see qualifying take place on Friday evening to set the starting order for a 17-lap race – known as the Sprint […]
BY MARK VAUGHN The Argentinian driver came within one point of the world championship in 1981 Argentine driver Carlos Reutemann, who raced in 146 Grands Prix throughout a career that saw him drive for the best teams in Formula 1, has passed away at age 79. Reutemann died on, July 7, after battling what press reports said was internal […]
10-07-2021 15:23 | Updated: 10-07-2021 16:09 F1 NEWS Formula 1 is experiencing a very exciting season. Lewis Hamilton managed to win the world title the last couple of years, but this season he gets competition from Max Verstappen. The Dutchman has a 32 point lead over the Englishman. Verstappen has made a very strong impression in recent races. The Red Bull […]
Author: Adriano Boin Co-author: Jesse Janse It seems as though Max Verstappen and Red Bull can do no wrong so far in 2021. The Dutchman extended his lead in the F1 standings following another dominant display in Austria, while also seeing him pull of an impressive feat for the first time. Grand Slams are rare […]
By: Ian Parkes Ross Brawn can understand the “dilemma” facing Mercedes as it comes under the severe threat of being dethroned as F1 champion by Red Bull. Mercedes is on its worst run in the turbo-hybrid era as Red Bull has won the last five grands prix – with Max Verstappen claiming four of those victories – to take […]
BY: EUROSPORT UK Lewis Hamilton slumped to fourth place on the grid ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday after Red Bull´s Max Verstappen took poll, with Lando Norris and Sergio Perez in second and third respectively. Max Verstappen took poll ahead of Sunday´s Austrian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton slumped to fourth behind Lando […]
Story by: Mark Hughes F1 teams are using the FIA more and more to gain an advantage over rivals – and Mercedes appear to be losing out The Mercedes appears to have plateaued in performance whilst the Red Bull looks to be still responsive to updates – it seems Brackley is struggling to keep up […]
By Chris Medland Andy Hone/Motorsport Images Bernie Ecclestone’s story in building Formula 1 is to be the subject of a new eight-part documentary, titled “Lucky.” The documentary will be written and directed by Manish Pandy, who was the producer of the BAFTA-winning film “Senna.” The former F1 CEO has granted exclusive rights to Pandy’s company Jiva […]
Author: Thomas Maher With Formula 1 quickly regrouping for a second race in Austria this weekend, there’s little reason to think it won’t be another Max Verstappen show..Formula 1’s first triple header of 2021 wraps up this weekend at the Red Bull Ring, also marking the first double header at a single venue for this season. The […]
By Chris Medland | Mercedes still has the ability to fight Red Bull for the championship even if it was in a different league at the Styrian Grand Prix, according to Toto Wolff. Dunbar/Motorsport Images Lewis Hamilton voiced his concern that the championship will soon be over if Mercedes does not bring any more upgrades this […]
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by Phillip Horton Lewis Hamilton says discussions with Mercedes over prolonging his Formula 1 stay in 2022 have begun. Hamilton, who has been with Mercedes since 2013, signed only a one-year extension for this season, the announcement of which was made in February. Hamilton and Mercedes have previously outlined that they do not want to prolong […]
Jean Todt, the president of motor racing’s governing body, the FIA, says Formula One should not be concerned about racing in countries with human rights issues. The introduction of the Saudi Arabia to the 2021 race schedule has been controversial and raised questions from human rights groups. F1’s Bahrain Grand Prix has also previously raised […]
by GPblog.com The battle between Red Bull Racing and Mercedes has really begun this year, and that means we can really compare the drivers for once. Helmut Marko is enjoying Max Verstappen so far, but he’s also wary of the budget cap. Max Verstappen has been with Red Bull Racing since 2016, and has been with the team since the departure […]
by GPblog.com After seven Grands Prix it is clear that this season we will see an extremely exciting championship between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. The exciting French Grand Prix was won by the Dutchman of Red Bull Racing and with that both title contenders have now won three races. According to Jenson Button, the rest of the season doesn’t really matter at […]
Ian Parkes & Will Gray Mercedes has blamed its French Grand Prix loss on a computer after revealing its race strategy prediction models had told the pit wall Lewis Hamilton was “safe from the undercut” against Max Verstappen. The reigning champion team was out-thought by its rivals at the Paul Ricard Circuit, with Verstappen making a two-stop […]
Giles Richards at Paul Ricard Max Verstappen won the French Grand Prix for Red Bull after a gripping fight with Lewis Hamilton, whose Mercedes was beaten into second place on the penultimate lap. Sergio Pérez was in third for Red Bull and Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas was in fourth with McLaren’s Lando Norris in fifth. Verstappen won […]
by Phillip Horton Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen swept to his second pole position of the season during qualifying for the French Grand Prix. Verstappen, having dominated the final practice session at Circuit Paul Ricard, opened a commanding advantage during Q3 on Saturday afternoon. All of the front-runners improved during their second Q3 push laps […]
By Chris Medland Williams team principal Simon Roberts has left the team as part of a restructuring that sees CEO Jost Capito take on a number of his responsibilities. Roberts joined the team from McLaren in June of last year, originally in the position of managing director. However, following Claire Williams’ departure and the sale of […]
By CLAIRE COTTINGHAM Lewis Hamilton left “devastated” after mistake in Azerbaijan, but have Red Bull finally got under the reigning world champions’ skin? Lewis Hamilton’s words echoed around the streets of Baku on Sunday, as the seven-time world champion was gifted a golden opportunity to take back the lead of the championship in Azerbaijan. “We’ve got to […]
By: Will Gray Sebastian Vettel was “concerned” by the two high-speed tyre blowouts that happened during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and called for an investigation into the reasons to avoid something going “massively wrong” in future. Vettel’s Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll was pitched into the wall partway through the race when his rear tyre failed and […]
Author:Adriano Boin A certain win for Max Verstappen wasn’t to be as the Dutchman crashed out with a handful of laps remaining in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Sergio Perez took the chequered flag as a result, ahead of Sebastian Vettel and Pierre Gasly. Max Verstappen looked set for victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, however a […]
AUTHOR: Jason Elso Charles Leclerc takes pole ahead of Lewis Hamilton in an accident-filled qualifying session, with Sainz, Tsunoda, Ricciardo, Stroll and Giovinazzi all crashing out Charles Leclerc took pole in a dramatic and crash-filled qualifying, as his team-mate Carlos Sainz and Yuki Tsunoda both crashed out within seconds of one another at the same […]
Written by Keith Collantine Lewis Hamilton doubts he could have lapped much quicker after ending Friday’s practice session in Azerbaijan outside of the top 10. The Mercedes driver set the 11th-quickest time, 1.041 second slower than pace-setter Sergio Perez in the Red Bull. But despite his lack of pace, Hamilton said he was pleased with his performance. “Honestly […]