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Qatar Qualifying: Hamilton outshines Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton sent a clear message to his rival Max Verstappen after Qualifying for the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix, on how he intends to fight over the last three races of the season, comprehensively beating him ... Read More...

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 20: Second place qualifier Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Losail International Circuit on November 20, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Verstappen, Sainz and Bottas summoned to Stewards

Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen may face a grid penalty after being summoned by FIA Race Stewards for allegedly failing to slow when yellow flags waved during his final run in qualifying for the ... Read More...

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Hamilton: That last lap was beautiful, really sweet

Lewis Hamilton brought his scintillating form across the world from Sao Paulo last weekend to Qatar Grand Prix qualifying today, the Mercedes driver untouchable on his way to pole position for Sunday's race. ... Read More...

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 20: Sergio Perez of Mexico and Red Bull Racing prepares to drive in the garage during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Losail International Circuit on November 20, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Perez: We, we, we, we, we, we, we, we, we, we, we, we, we, we, we, we, we, we!

If there was a time when Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has to step it up for the team that saved his career, it is in these next three races but today he - make that we - flopped badly in qualifying for the 20... Read More...

Bottas: We’ve got two cars against Max

Valtteri Bottas is sitting in the Mercedes for the third last time in his career at Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix, but that won't stop him from helping teammate Lewis Hamilton in the Briton's eighth Formula 1 Wor... Read More...

Verstappen: I wish we could have fought for more

Max Verstappen lamented the lack of pace in his Honda-powered Red Bull while title rival Lewis Hamilton, in a fully on-song Mercedes, dominated qualifying for the first Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix. At Losail,... Read More...

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Marko: Mercedes has a masterpiece rocket engine

Helmut Marko was left fuming in the wake of the post-Brazil Mercedes pseudo-protest, and retaliated by shedding suspicion on their rival's "masterpiece rocket" engine, just as the Qatar Grand Prix weekend get... Read More...

Mercedes mighty, Red Bull troubled in Qatar FP3

Qatar FP3: Mercedes mighty, Red Bull troubled

FP3 for the 2021 Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix began in windy conditions at the Losail International Circuit, with Mercedes flexing their muscles, as Red Bull hit trouble. It was a troublesome session for Red B... Read More...

FIA: Argument over Verstappen's title tarnishing the sport's image

No arse kissing as gloves are off in Wolff vs Horner feud

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff declared the gloves were off as he and Red Bull rival Christian Horner engaged in further verbal sparring at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix on Friday. The two Formula 1 team pri... Read More...

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Fast, challenging but fun Losail impresses F1 drivers

Formula 1 drivers were unanimous in their praise for "challenging, fast but fun" Losail Circuit, venue for this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix, best known for hosting MotoGP since 2008. With F1 in a fix as venue... Read More...

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Hamilton rainbow helmet sends strong pro-LGBTQ+ message

Seven-times Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton wore a rainbow-liveried helmet on the first day of Qatar Grand Prix practice, after speaking out a day earlier about equal rights and increasing scrutiny on... Read More...

Toto Wolff didn't really think the team's review request would go any further

Wolff: We didn’t really think it would go any further

Mercedes' request to review the incident involving Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in Brazil last Sunday, was thrown out by the Stewards, which didn't surprise Toto Wolff, who admitted it was always going to ... Read More...

Horner: We will protest ‘that’ wing on the Mercedes

Red Bull have questioned the legality of the rear wing used by Formula 1 title rivals Mercedes and will protest if they see something suspicious at this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix, principal Christian Horner ... Read More...

Qatar FP2: Bottas turns it on

Formula 1 drivers continued their acclimation to Losail International Circuit during FP2, held in cooler conditions after sunset in the Gulf State, with Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas turning it on to take top s... Read More...

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F1 rules of engagement unclear ahead of Qatar

Ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, race director Michael Masi and his FIA stewards need to clarify the rules of engagement in the wake of Max Verstappen's zealous defense during his battle for the lead with Lewis... Read More...

Verstappen leads into the Qatari unknown

Qatar FP1: Verstappen leads into the unknown

Formula 1 teams took to the Losail International Circuit for the first time ever for FP1 of the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix, with the session ending with Verstappen leading into the unknown. Despite being in Qatar, ... Read More...

Lewis Hamilton insists steering column doesn't move

Hamilton: My steering column doesn’t move

Seven-times Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton dismissed speculation about the steering of his Mercedes on Thursday and said the column was changed in Brazil last weekend after he complained about movement... Read More...

Daniel Ricciardo previews Qatar and says McLaren were unfortunate in Brazil

Ricciardo: We were unfortunate in Brazil

Daniel Ricciardo believes McLaren were unfortunate in Brazil, an understatement as the team managed to score only one point. Their rivals, Ferrari, scored 18. Ricciardo's statement came while previewing the up... Read More...