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Aston Martin: Should have been 1.74 litres of fuel left

Aston Martin will let the data decide whether they appeal Sebastian Vettel's disqualification from second place at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the team said on Monday. The decision has a bearing on the title b... Read More...

Russell called up by Mercedes for Pirelli tyre testing

Pirelli confirmed that Williams driver George Russell will join Formula 1 world champions Mercedes for a test of next year's tyres in Hungary today. The Briton has a long-term Mercedes contract and has been ... Read More...

Hungarian GP: Aston Martin to appeal Vettel disqualification

Aston Martin intends to appeal the disqualification of Sebastian Vettel from the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, with the exclusion costing the German a second-place finish. Vettel had crossed the line 1.8 s... Read More...

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Ocon: Win is also thanks to Alonso with the fight he did

Esteban Ocon thanked Alpine teammate Fernando Alonso for helping him to an unexpected first Formula 1 win at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. The first French winner in a French car with a French engine s... Read More...

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Hamilton: I think my Covid-19 is lingering

Seven-times Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton said he suspects he has long COVID-19, after suffering dizziness and fatigue after a hard-fought Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. "Everything got a bit blur... Read More...

Hungarian Grand Prix, Friday 30th July 2021. Budapest, Hungary.

Russell: I literally shed a tear earlier, it all just came flooding out

George Russell scored his first points for Williams on Sunday, and shed a tear, as his struggling former champions enjoyed their best day in Formula 1 since 2017. The Briton, who could become a Mercedes driv... Read More...

Verstappen: Again taken out by a Mercedes

Max Verstappen salvaged a point but lost his championship lead to Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday after a first lap collision left him with a badly damaged car. The mayhem... Read More...

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Hamilton: I know what I’m doing in the car

Lewis Hamilton said he doesn't have to resort to "gamesmanship" or "playing tactics" to beat title rival Max Verstappen. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion claimed a stunning pole position after backing... Read More...

Red Bull dismiss F1 team member over racist texts

Formula 1 championship leaders Red Bull have parted company with an employee after the discovery of racist text messages, the team confirmed on Friday. Sky Sports television reported the unnamed team member ... Read More...

Stewards dismiss Red Bull petition to review crash

Formula 1 stewards dismissed Red Bull's petition to review the collision between their championship-leading driver Max Verstappen and his Mercedes championship rival Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap of the B... Read More...

Webber: Hamilton needs his best vs gladiator Verstappen

The title duel between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen is exactly what Formula 1 needs, former grand prix racer Mark Webber said this week, as the title race has all but reset according to the likes PA onl... Read More...

Hamilton pledges £20 million to new Mission 44 foundation

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton made a personal pledge of £20 million on Tuesday as he launched a new foundation, Mission 44, supporting under-represented young people in Britain. The money will... Read More...

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Saudi promoter: We can hold a second race if needed

Saudi Arabia would be willing to step in and host an extra race this year to help Formula 1 fill a gap on the calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic, promoter Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal said on Monday.... Read More...

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Lynn wins home race as De Vries grabs championship lead

Mercedes driver Nyck de Vries took the lead in the Formula E championship with two races to spare on Sunday while Mahindra's Alex Lynn took a first win on home territory in London. The second of two races in... Read More...

Race winner Jake Dennis (GBR), BMW I Andretti Motorsport, 1st position, with his trophy and Champagne

Jake Dennis wins race one of London E-Prix, Bird retires

Jake Dennis won the first of two home London Formula E races for BMW Andretti on Saturday while fellow-Briton Sam Bird retired but stayed top of the overall standings in the all-electric series. The win was ... Read More...

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Italian Grand Prix to host second Sprint Qualifying weekend

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza in September will feature Formula 1's second sprint race after the experimental format made its debut at Silverstone last weekend, the sport said on Thursday. The venue for a ... Read More...

Sam Bird (GBR), Jaguar Racing, 1st position, on the podium with his Champagne

Bird: Formula E is such an open championship

Sam Bird is on top of the world as he heads into two home Formula E races in London this weekend, and he intends to stay there. The 34-year-old Jaguar driver is leading the all-electric series with four race... Read More...

Allison: I did feel that it was harsh to get the penalty

Lewis Hamilton's penalty for causing an opening lap collision with rival Max Verstappen at last Sunday's British Grand Prix was harsh, according to Mercedes technical head James Allison. Allison said in a po... Read More...

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