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PICTURED: Lewis Hamilton dons a new rainbow helmet at the Qatar Grand Prix, after speaking out about 'one of the worst' countries for humans rights and backing Sebastien Vettel's Pride protest in Hungary

19/11/21 11:49

Lewis Hamilton sent a message at the Qatar Grand Prix as he showed off his new rainbow helmet - after calling for 'scrutiny' in the country having admitted it was 'one of the worst' countries for human rights. The Mercedes driver will continue his quest for the world title against rival Max Verstappen in the middle east this weekend but has been keen to make a stand on equality in Qatar as it prepares to host its first Grand Prix. Qatar has been heavily criticised for its policies and laws against women and members of the LGBTQ+ community, including allegations of worker exploitation ahead of the 2022 World Cup....read

FIA's decision on Max Verstappen's defensive move drags on as Lewis Hamilton and his Red Bull rival STILL wait to discover whether Sao Paulo duel will be resolved
18/11/21 22:30
With just 14 points separating Verstappen from Hamilton with three races to go, including this Sunday's in Doha, the ruling has potentially massive implications for the title battle.
Lewis Hamilton's new Mercedes engine helped deliver one of his most famous wins in Brazil... but why was it so quick and can the Brit rely on it lasting in the final three races as his intense title battle with Max Verstappen comes to the boil?
18/11/21 21:00
Much was made of Lewis Hamilton's storming performance to go from 10th at the start of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to clinch a famous win, but just how much did his new engine for the race aid him?
Max Verstappen insists he DOESN'T 'need to look at the footage' of his Red Bull running Lewis Hamilton off track at the Sao Paulo GP... but the world champion says he has a 'different viewpoint now'
18/11/21 15:27
Max Verstappen insists he has not watched his incident with Formula One title rival Lewis Hamilton from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix which could yet land the Red Bull driver with a penalty.
Off the circuit again, Max? Red Bull star Verstappen is pictured on a rare track walk in Qatar - after previously admitting he 'can't be a***d' to do them - as he waits to face the music at hearing in the wake of tussle with rival Lewis Hamilton in Brazil
18/11/21 11:28
Verstappen has been pictured taking a rare track walk as he awaits the result of Mercedes' appeal hearing. Should he be found guilty, he could be handed a penalty in Qatar.
Red Bull want answers over whether Lewis Hamilton's 'unraceable' Mercedes is LEGAL - and want to know 'where his speed has come from', after Max Verstappen revealed his 'suspicions' over title rival
17/11/21 11:10
Red Bull are still looking to seek clarification over the legality of title rivals Mercedes' rear wing following an enthralling Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.
Mercedes formally call for a new investigation into Max Verstappen after on-board footage of his Red Bull running Lewis Hamilton off track emerges from dramatic Brazilian GP battle
16/11/21 16:09
EXCLUSIVE BY JONATHAN MCEVOY: Hamilton's Mercedes team upped the ante by writing to the FIA requesting that they reconsider their decision not to penalise Verstappen.
'Verstappen should get a five place grid penalty for next race': F1 fans call for Red Bull driver to be penalised after his on-board footage from Sao Paulo GP is FINALLY released in which he avoided any punishment for running Lewis Hamilton off track
16/11/21 15:27
The FIA did not have footage of Max Verstappen's on-board camera during his tussle with Lewis Hamilton. Fans are calling for Verstappen to face action after the footage was released.
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Will Max Verstappen engine fears hand Lewis Hamilton an F1 title comeback? Red Bull admit the world champion has an 'engine advantage - and an unbelievable surplus', which risks cutting the 14-point gap at the top with three races to go
16/11/21 09:22
Max Verstappen has a 14-point lead in the title fight but looks to be on the backfoot after Lewis Hamilton's stunning drive at the Sao Paolo Grand Prix. Hamilton overcame penalties to win the race.
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Mercedes ARE considering challenging the FIA's decision not to penalise Red Bull rival Max Verstappen for running Lewis Hamilton off the road during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
15/11/21 22:31
Verstappen's elbows-out resistance was not referred to the stewards, a determination Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff called 'laughable'.
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Lewis Hamilton really is the greatest of all-time, advantage Ferrari in the midfield battle... and DON'T mess with Toto Wolff - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED from an incredible Brazilian Grand Prix
15/11/21 16:31
The 2021 F1 season is turning into one of the best ever, with genuine rivalries and an incredible title battle. Here, we take a look back at five things we learned from a brilliant Brazilian Grand Prix...
Is this the 'smoking gun' that could see Max Verstappen punished for running Lewis Hamilton off the track? F1 race director confirms he has NOT seen any footage from Red Bull driver's on-board camera at the Brazilian GP, but insists 'we will look'
15/11/21 12:49
Mercedes were furious after a lap 48 incident between the two title contenders, in which their man overtook Verstappen, only for him to be forced wide and pushed back down to second place.
Lewis Hamilton is slapped with £4,000 fine - with another £17,000 suspended - for taking his seatbelt off to fly the Brazil flag around in celebration after stunning Sao Paulo Grand Prix victory
14/11/21 23:06
The Mercedes driver sealed a stunning comeback victory in Brazil to keep hit Formula One title hopes alive, starting at tenth in the grid to pipping rival Max Verstappen to first.
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F1 fans SLAM 'unsportsmanlike' Max Verstappen for forcing Lewis Hamilton off the track and question how Red Bull driver 'keeps getting away with it' after stewards decide NOT to review incident... before Mercedes star overtakes rival to win Sao Paulo GP
14/11/21 21:50
Formula One fans hit out at Red Bull's Max Verstappen on social media for nearly causing yet another crash between him and Lewis Hamilton by forcing him out wide at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen vows Red Bull will 'bounce back' after losing out to Lewis Hamilton in thrilling battle at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as he concedes 'today was a bit of damage limitation' in light of F1 world championship race
14/11/21 21:42
Hamilton's remarkable move through the field means the gap between him and his 24-year-old rival is now back to just 14 points as Verstappen was overtaken 12 laps from the end.
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What a comeback! Lewis Hamilton roars back from 10th on the grid in a thrilling Sao Paulo Grand Prix as the Mercedes driver reignites his title battle with Max Verstappen and closes the championship gap on his Red Bull rival to 14 points
14/11/21 15:55
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SAO PAULO: Ole, ole, ole, ole, Senna, Senna. So the crowd serenaded the Englishman wrapped in the flag of Brazil who had just performed a wondrous drive.
Lewis Hamilton admits disqualification left him 'DEVASTATED' before charging to fifth from last in Brazil sprint race, which left team boss Toto Wolff vowing 'f*** them all'... but title rival Max Verstappen still has 'suspicions' over the Mercedes
13/11/21 21:45
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that disqualification from qualifying ahead of the Sao Paulo GP left him 'devastated' before he performed an incredible recovery drive.
Valtteri Bottas wins Brazil sprint race from Max Verstappen with Lewis Hamilton charging to FIFTH from last after disqualification... and Brit will now start from 10th for Sunday's Sao Paulo Grand Prix
13/11/21 18:31
JONATHAN McEVOY: If Lewis Hamilton's dream of an eighth world title was pummelled into submission at the hands of four stewards, the champion defiantly refused to yield.
Lewis Hamilton is DISQUALIFIED from Sao Paulo Grand Prix qualifying and will start from LAST in tonight's sprint race - with title rival Max Verstappen also receiving a hefty £43,000 fine for touching the rear wing of Brit's car in Brazil
13/11/21 16:52
Lewis Hamilton had qualified pole for today's Sprint Race but his car failed a post-race inspection and he has been disqualified meaning he will start from the back of the grid.
Now Max Verstappen is in the dock! Red Bull star joins Lewis Hamilton in being investigated by stewards over a potential rule breach after he was seen inspecting his Mercedes rival's car following qualifying in Brazil
13/11/21 09:28
A video posted on Twitter showed Max Verstappen inspecting the rear wing of Hamilton's Mercedes on Friday, after the Briton had finished four tenths of a second ahead of him in qualifying on Friday.
Lewis Hamilton's world championship hopes rest with the stewards of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with the Brit under investigation for a rear wing infringement - after claiming pole position ahead of Max Verstappen for the sprint race in Brazil
12/11/21 18:26
JONATHAN McEVOY IN BRAZIL: Lewis Hamilton faces a stewards' investigation and possible demotion to the back of the field on Friday after qualifying fastest for the sprint race.
Lewis Hamilton is handed a FIVE-PLACE grid penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix after Mercedes decide to change his engine again in major blow to champion's hopes of chasing down leader Max Verstappen
12/11/21 16:00
FIA documents have confirmed that Mercedes have opted for a new Internal Combustion Engine for Hamilton's car ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, resulting in the penalty.
Max Verstappen reveals he will change the number on his car from 33 to ONE if he beats Lewis Hamilton to the F1 drivers' title this season... as Red Bull star jokes it is a 'smart' move because he'll be able to sell more merchandise!
12/11/21 07:24
The Dutch driver, 24, is leading Brit Lewis Hamilton by 19 points with just four races to go, but is already being asked about changes he would make should he win the championship.
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Lewis Hamilton is facing a FIVE-PLACE grid penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix if Mercedes decide to change his engine - with the British driver 19 points behind title rival Max Verstappen
11/11/21 19:15
Mercedes are considering taking on a new engine in Hamilton's car ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos this weekend and that would bring a five-place grid penalty for Sunday's race.
Lewis Hamilton fears Max Verstappen is 'just too quick' as Mercedes star insists he must win all four remaining races if he is to overturn 19-point deficit to Red Bull rival ahead of crucial Brazilian Grand Prix
10/11/21 10:41
Seven-time world champion Hamilton trails Red Bull rival Max Verstappen by 19 points heading into the Brazilian Grand Prix following the Dutchman's dominant victory in Mexico.
Lewis Hamilton refuses to give up hope on defending his world championship and insists he 'will dig deeper than before' despite Max Verstappen extending his lead to 19 points in Mexico
08/11/21 22:31
Lewis Hamilton is refusing to accept that his world championship defence is doomed, telling fans he will dig deeper than ever before to win a record eighth world title.
Lewis Hamilton is running out of answers, Max Verstappen is showing no sign of nerves in the title fight and McLaren's battle with Ferrari looks set to go to the wire... five things we learned from the Mexican Grand Prix
08/11/21 21:00
Not since 2013 have Red Bull been able to toast a world championship driver in their garage and yet they now have Max Verstappen 19 points clear of Lewis Hamilton with four races remaining.
'Their car is far superior': Lewis Hamilton insists he was powerless to close gap on world championship leader Max Verstappen after Red Bull rival triumphed in Mexico
07/11/21 21:57
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN MEXICO: Lewis Hamilton admitted that he was helpless to prevent Max Verstappen romping to victory in Mexico and take a tighter hold on the world championship destiny.
Max Verstappen WINS Mexico City Grand Prix to extend gap to second-placed Lewis Hamilton in the world title race to 19 points - after Brit's team-mate Valtteri Bottas lost the lead from pole on first corner
07/11/21 18:03
JONATHAN McEVOY IN MEXICO: It was a moment of magic, a controlled piece of machismo - and it might just symbolise the beginning of the end of Lewis Hamilton's dreams of an eighth world title.
Valtteri Bottas takes surprise Mexico City Grand Prix pole ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton in Mercedes front-row lockout, with Brit's title rival Max Verstappen in third - after qualifying was delayed due to crash involving Lance Stroll
06/11/21 19:30
Lewis Hamilton will start the Mexican Grand Prix precisely where he needs to be, in front of title rival Max Verstappen. The world champion is not on pole, that honour going to team-mate Valtteri Bottas.
Christian Horner labels Toto Wolff a 'pantomime dame' as Red Bull boss hits back at Mercedes rival and slams him for suggesting the title race between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton could be decided by a 'Senna-Prost' crash
05/11/21 22:30
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN MEXICO CITY: Christian Horner has hit back at Toto Wolff, saying he was disappointed the Mercedes boss could condone Hamilton taking out Verstappen.
Lewis Hamilton looks cheerful in a floral jumper and bright yellow trousers... after his rival Max Verstappen called him a 'stupid idiot' ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix
05/11/21 17:46
The Formula One star, 36, arrived with confidence in the colourful ensemble at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez ahead of the racing showdown.
Lewis Hamilton ignites the fire in Mexico as Mercedes star demands more 'RESPECT' from drivers after his Red Bull rival Max Verstappen called him a 'stupid idiot' in US GP practice
05/11/21 13:15
Max Verstappen was left incensed with Lewis Hamilton during practice for the United States GP in Texas last month when the Mercedes driver overtook him on the inside, forcing him off the track.
Lewis Hamilton's happy hunting ground, a Max Verstappen special, the first visit to Saudi Arabia... and even a MotoGP track! The final five races that will decide the F1 title in a thrilling battle between the fierce rivals - but who has the edge?
05/11/21 10:46
With new tracks, old favourites and circuits both rivals will target as areas of domination - who is likely to come out on top at the five remaining title deciding venues?
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Lewis Hamilton insists he would never fight dirty to win the world title after Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff suggested the defending champion would drive Max Verstappen off the track in pursuit of glory
04/11/21 22:56
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN MEXICO: Lewis Hamilton has laughed off the suggestion that he would drive Max Verstappen off the track in a desperate attempt to win the world title.
Sir Jackie Stewart rips into 'cocky' Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen for 'overdoing it' in their F1 title battle - and claims the Red Bull driver would have DIED if his Silverstone accident had happened in his era
04/11/21 11:02
The pair collided at 180mph at Copse corner on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix back in July, and just two months later the pair were involved in a horror crash at the Italian Grand Prix.
That's not very on-message! Mercedes chief Hubert Haupt - who competes in German touring championship DTM - says he wants Lewis Hamilton to LOSE F1 World Championship to Max Verstappen for the good of the sport
03/11/21 13:56
Max Verstappen is leading Lewis Hamilton by 12 points with just five races to go and if he can maintain his lead to win the title it would end the Brit's seven-year streak of dominance.
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Nico Rosberg believes his former F1 rival Lewis Hamilton CAN still win 'crazy' title race as the German champion tips Mercedes ace to close the gap on world championship leader Max Verstappen
30/10/21 21:30
JONATHAN MCEVOY: Nico Rosberg has put his fractious relationship with Lewis Hamilton aside and is backing Formula One's most successful driver to end the season with an eighth world title.
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'We're not exactly going to have dinner together': Max Verstappen lifts the lid on his 'tense' F1 rivalry with Lewis Hamilton just days after calling the Brit a 'stupid idiot' amid their world title battle
29/10/21 15:46
Max Verstappen claims that while his Formula One rivalry with Lewis Hamilton has been 'tense' there still remains mutual respect between them as their battle for the championship heats up.
Lewis Hamilton states he has 'found his purpose' in promoting anti-racism and pushing for diversity in F1 and that it is helping him maintain his on-track form as he continues bid for record eighth world title
29/10/21 08:36
The 36-year-old still does not believe enough is being done in motorsport in promoting diversity and keeping up awareness of the Black Lives Matter message.
Mercedes reveal they've had to take multiple engine penalties to avoid the 'catastrophic' outcome of not being able to finish a race in their bid to deliver another world title for Lewis Hamilton
28/10/21 14:20
Mercedes have had several disruptions throughout the season so far as they have used more Power Unit components and, as a result, had more grid penalties than their rivals.
Lewis Hamilton plays down title fight with Max Verstappen claiming it's NOT the most challenging of his career despite the seven-time F1 champion sitting 12 points behind the Dutchman with fives races to go
27/10/21 12:12
Verstappen is providing Hamilton with his biggest non-Mercedes threat since the turbo hybrid era began in 2014. With five races left, the Dutchman sits 12 points clear in the drivers' championship.
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Red Bull boss Christian Horner jokes he 'aged about 25 years' during Lewis Hamilton's late chase of Max Verstappen in thrilling climax to the US Grand Prix
25/10/21 14:55
Max Verstappen executed Red Bull's aggressive strategy to claim his eighth win of a campaign and potentially tee up his first title as he sits12 points ahead of rival Lewis Hamilton.
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No podium necessary for Shaq! 7ft 1in NBA legend O'Neal towers over Lewis Hamilton - despite 5ft 7in F1 star standing on a step - as he presents Max Verstappen with the winning trophy at the United States Grand Prix
25/10/21 14:38
It's no secret that Shaquille O'Neal is a giant of a man and the NBA legend's 7ft 1in frame was emphasised spectacularly during the unfamiliar surroundings of the United States Grand Prix on Sunday.
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Lewis Hamilton admits it will be 'tough' to stop Max Verstappen from winning the F1 world title after Red Bull star's victory in the US extended his lead at the top of the standings to 12 points
24/10/21 23:45
With the next rounds in Mexico and Brazil expected to suit Red Bull, Hamilton has every right to be concerned that a record-breaking eighth world championship might be slipping away.
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Max Verstappen holds off Lewis Hamilton by just over a second to win United States Grand Prix in Texas after bouncing back from being overtaken by Brit on first corner to extend lead in title race to 12 points
24/10/21 17:57
JONATHAN McEVOY IN AUSTIN: Hamilton finished a very close second, the margin narrowing to almost nothing, hearts-in-mouths, but he now trails his Dutch rival by 12 points with five races remaining.
JONATHAN MCEVOY: Is it all getting to you Max? Verstappen puts middle finger up at title rival Lewis Hamilton as enormity of the challenge facing the Dutchman seems to be setting in
23/10/21 21:45
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN AUSTIN, TEXAS: The fact that the stress of the title race is getting to Verstappen is understandable given that he has a golden chance to finally topple Hamilton.
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Max Verstappen thrillingly pips Lewis Hamilton to pole at the US Grand Prix as the title-chasing duo lock out the front row for the seventh time this season
23/10/21 20:14
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN AUSTIN, TEXAS: It looked like both men would be outshone by Sergio Perez until Hamilton went fastest before championship leader Verstappen did the same.
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Undercover Max: Verstappen won't drop face mask even for basketball in case COVID strikes and vows to stick with stringent approach to avoid virus which could derail world title's bid
22/10/21 21:30
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN AUSTIN, TEXAS: Max Verstappen declined to take off his face mask at a charity basketball event ahead of the US GP in Austin as he takes every precaution against COVID.
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Max Verstappen calls Lewis Hamilton a 'stupid idiot' for appearing to force him off track as fierce title rivals go head-to-head ahead of the United States Grand Prix... and it's only practice!
22/10/21 18:40
Max Verstappen called Lewis Hamilton a 'stupid idiot' during a highly-charged flashpoint in practice for the US Grand Prix.
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Max Verstappen insists his rivalry with Lewis Hamilton is 'not all that bad' and claims 'all is forgiven' despite being hospitalised following British Grand Prix crash and incident at Monza
22/10/21 14:16
Max Verstappen has told Lewis Hamilton 'all is forgiven' as the Red Bull star revealed he hopes Formula One's scintillating championship battle will be decided at the final race.
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Formula One world title favourite Max Verstappen reveals he's REFUSING to be filmed for Netflix's smash-hit Drive to Survive documentary because it 'fakes rivalries' to attract American viewers
22/10/21 07:48
Since its debut in 2018, Drive to Survive has offered viewers behind-the-scenes footage of the Formula One season, providing interviews with drivers, team principals and other key figures.
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Max Verstappen has posed Lewis Hamilton his toughest challenge EVER, claims Christian Horner, as Red Bull chief insists world championship triumph for Dutchman would be his team's 'biggest achievement'
21/10/21 15:00
Verstappen, 24, and Hamilton, 36, have gone toe-to-toe over the course of 16 races this season, with the Dutchman leading the championship race by six points heading into this weekend's US Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen would have 'punched' Lewis Hamilton in the face if title rivals' grizzly crash at the Italian GP happened 'two years ago', former F1 driver Timo Glock says... as Red Bull ace is hailed for his 'huge leap'
21/10/21 07:14
The two drivers' championship title contenders have been embroiled in a thrilling bid to take the crown, although their rivalry has boiled over on a number of occasions.
EXCLUSIVE: Max Verstappen is named as the most popular Formula One driver in the world as he sees off title rival Lewis Hamilton, who comes in THIRD place behind fellow Brit Lando Norris
20/10/21 21:30
EXCLUSIVE: The 24-year-old, who leads Hamilton by six points going into Sunday's American Grand Prix, will be unveiled as the public's favourite as part of the official Global F1 Fan Survey.
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Nico Rosberg believes Lewis Hamilton edges Michael Schumacher in Formula One's Greatest Of All Time debate as former Mercedes star hails Briton's 'amazing natural talent'
19/10/21 09:31
Hamilton, 36, is aiming to eclipse Schumacher's record of seven world championships this season and trails Red Bull's Max Verstappen by six points heading into the US Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton is left stunned after meeting his oldest fan and discovering he is 105 YEARS OLD, as world champion takes time out from his intense battle to try and win a record eighth F1 world championship
15/10/21 13:16
Lewis Hamilton may be one of the oldest and wisest drivers on the Formula One grid but he sill has years of wisdom to gain compared to sections of his fanbase after meeting his oldest fan.
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Former Red Bull driver Mark Webber fears Max Verstappen may not have a fast enough car to take an F1 title fight to Lewis Hamilton in the final six races... despite the Dutchman taking a six-point lead in the championship
13/10/21 15:45
Max Verstappen's hopes of taking a stunning F1 world championship this season may have faded a little after the Turkish Grand Prix, despite taking the overall lead according to Mark Webber.
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Lewis Hamilton could face ANOTHER grid penalty this season as Mercedes chief Toto Wolff insists it might be worth taking a fresh engine due to their 'gremlins'... despite tense world title battle with Max Verstappen
13/10/21 10:16
Hamilton took on a fourth Internal Combustion Engine at the Turkish Grand Prix which resulted in a 10-place grid penalty. He finished fifth and lost the championship lead to Verstappen.
Red Bull hold the strategic edge over Mercedes, Valtteri Bottas and Carlos Sainz show their class while Sebastian Vettel pays the price for BAFFLING decision... five things we learned from the Turkish Grand Prix
11/10/21 20:00
Lewis Hamilton had a weekend to forget in Istanbul after a controversial pit stop resulted in the Briton losing ground on Max Verstappen in the world championship race.
'We NEED to step it up': Max Verstappen calls on Red Bull to improve in the final races of the season as they try to catch Mercedes - who are 36 points clear in the constructors' standings
11/10/21 14:18
The 24-year-old Dutch driver claims Red Bull need to 'step up' more for the rest of the season if they are to challenge Mercedes in the Formula One constructors' standings.
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Lewis Hamilton insists he was NOT furious with his Mercedes team for poorly-timed pit stop at the Turkish Grand Prix which saw him finish fifth... despite the Briton swearing down the radio at them!
11/10/21 09:58
Lewis Hamilton has defended his radio rage in the Turkish Grand Prix and sought to draw a line under Mercedes' controversial decision to pit him late in the race.
'F***, man, why did you give up that space?': Lewis Hamilton rages at his team after their pit-stop call leaves him clinging on to fifth place at Turkish GP - and now behind Max Verstappen in title race
10/10/21 11:04
JONATHAN McEVOY AT ISTANBUL PARK: Valtteri Bottas began at the front of the grid and drove brilliantly to secure victory, while Hamilton fought his way through the field before fatally coming in.
Lewis Hamilton takes pole position for the Turkish Grand Prix but will start 11th after 10-place grid penalty with team-mate Valtteri Bottas to lead front row alongside Max Verstappen
09/10/21 11:00
JONATHAN McEVOY IN ISTANBUL: Despite taking the 10-place drop, the world champion will have a good chance of making ground in the race after showing that the Mercedes is the fastest car.
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Lewis Hamilton piles pressure on himself as he admits he NEEDS to take pole position in Turkish GP qualifying to hold off title rival Max Verstappen after taking 10-place grid penalty
08/10/21 21:45
Lewis Hamilton has set himself the challenge of grabbing pole position in the Turkish GP after receiving a 10-place grid penalty with the new Mercedes engine.
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Lewis Hamilton dominates to go fastest in Turkish Grand Prix first practice ahead of Max Verstappen... on weekend where he will suffer a 10-place grid penalty after engine change
08/10/21 09:43
Soon after practice started, it was confirmed that the world champion would suffer a grid demotion after being forced to use a fourth engine of the season, taking him over the allocation of three.
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Max Verstappen insists he's keeping cool amid Formula One title war with Lewis Hamilton, as he claims losing the championship to his Mercedes rival 'is not going to change my life'
08/10/21 09:37
The young challenger and the seven-time champion restart hostilities in Istanbul on Sunday, after Hamilton edged two points ahead with victory in Russia before F1 took a weekend off.
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Lewis Hamilton hit with TEN-PLACE grid penalty in a big blow to F1 title hopes over a dreaded engine change at the Turkish Grand Prix, opening the door for Max Verstappen to overtake with seven races left
08/10/21 08:54
His Mercedes team have been forced into an engine change ahead of Sunday's race, taking him over the allocation of three available to him over the season leading to his demotion down the grid.
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Lewis Hamilton puts the brakes on new engine for his title-chasing Mercedes amid fears it could result in severe setback in his tense championship battle with Red Bull's Max Verstappen
07/10/21 21:31
World champion knows that being sent to the back of the grid as a result of the change could potentially prove a severe setback in his championship battle with Max Verstappen.
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Red Bull reveal Japanese inspired livery for the Turkish Grand Prix in tribute to Honda... as F1 title challengers announce future tie-up with engine supplier beyond 2021
07/10/21 08:34
In addition, the car carries a message written in Japanese on the side, translating as 'thank you', as the team ditch their usual navy blue and yellow matte colours this weekend.
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Lewis Hamilton could start at the BACK of the grid for the Turkish Grand Prix this weekend as Toto Wolff admits Mercedes are considering changing his power unit - just a fortnight after rival Max Verstappen did the same
05/10/21 10:43
Formula One's enticing title battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen is set to get even tighter after Mercedes admitted they could change the former's power unit this week.
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Lewis Hamilton reveals he phoned bitter F1 rival Max Verstappen after their crash at Silverstone because he wanted to 'break the ice' to avoid future accidents... before Dutchman smashed into his head in Italy!
04/10/21 10:39
The pair collided at 180mph at Copse corner on the opening lap of the Silverstone race back in July and the Brit has disclosed that he reached out to Verstappen following the incident.
Control Freak vs The Street Fighter: Never mind Lewis Hamilton's F1 world title battle with fierce rival Max Verstappen... the relationship between Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and Red Bull chief Christian Horner is just as spiky - SPECIAL REPORT
03/10/21 21:36
SPECIAL REPORT BY JONATHAN McEVOY: The animosity is fierce between the taut Wolff in Hamilton's Mercedes corner and the more devil-may-care Horner of Red Bull scrapping for Verstappen.
F1 chief Ross Brawn backs 'massively competitive' Lewis Hamilton to add at least another TWENTY victories to his century of race wins following triumph at the Russian Grand Prix
27/09/21 14:11
Brawn, who was integral in persuading him to leave McLaren for Mercedes - has predicted he could now pass the combined totals of Alain Prost (51), Ayrton Senna (41) and Sir Jackie Stewart (27).
Lewis Hamilton admits he was not sure his 100th F1 win would EVER come as he hails 'magical moment' after a dramatic finale in the rain at Russian Grand Prix
26/09/21 14:40
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SOCHI: The seven-time world champion triumphed by 53 seconds from title rival Max Verstappen, but only after rain seven laps from the end had robbed Lando Norris of a debut win.
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Lewis Hamilton wins the Russian Grand Prix to become the first F1 driver to reach a century of victories after a chaotic finale that saw fellow Brit Lando Norris surrender the lead late on in Sochi
26/09/21 10:54
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SOCHI: It had looked likely that Norris would become the youngest ever British F1 winner until rain fell and Hamilton went past him in a dramatic finale.
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CHAOS at Mercedes! Lewis Hamilton crashes into the wall while entering the PITS to wreck his Q3 session at the Russian Grand Prix... as Lando Norris seals first pole position of his F1 career
25/09/21 11:29
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SOCHI: Lewis Hamilton crashed into the wall on his way into the pits and lost out on pole position for the Russian Grand Prix, as Lando Norris swept in to bag top spot in qualifying.
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Soaking Sochi! Final Russian Grand Prix practice session is cancelled and qualifying could even be pushed back to Sunday as heavy rain, lightning and thunder hit the track
25/09/21 09:58
Torrential rain began overnight is expected to continue to fall on the Black Sea resort until 2pm local time, with qualifying scheduled to get underway an hour later.
Max Verstappen will start the Russian Grand Prix from the BACK of the grid after Red Bull star is handed further penalty for taking fourth engine... but it's not all smooth-sailing for Lewis Hamilton who knocks over engineer!
24/09/21 09:49
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SOCHI: Verstappen was condemned to start Sunday's Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid due to deciding to take a new engine for this race.
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Lewis Hamilton claims rival Max Verstappen will be struggling with 'difficult, intense pressure' as their F1 title race heats up... but the Dutchman hits back and says the British driver 'really doesn't know me'
23/09/21 21:34
The Briton is an old hand at the long game, having won and lost titles at the final race of four seasons, but this is the first occasion Verstappen has experienced a protracted fight for the world crown.

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