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Lewis Hamilton: ‘I don’t want to stay here for another year’

Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton is looking increasingly set to remain in Formula 1 for “longer” than just “another year”, with the 38-year-old targeting a new “long term” deal with Mercedes. Hamilton’s plans for the future has been a huge talking point for the entirety of the season so far, given how big a seat

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Toto Wolff warns Lewis Hamilton fans

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has seemingly tried to quash suggestions that the Germans’ new concept will see them “drive circles around Red Bull”, with many anticipating that the Silver Arrows will dramatically improve once it’s introduced. It’s understood that Mercedes’ new concept of the W14 will be introduced at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix,

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Ferrari boss dodges question about Laurent Mekies’ departure

Ferrari team principal Frederick Vasseur has refused to discuss the motivation behind Laurent Mekies’ imminent departure from his current role as sporting director. Mekies was recently announced as the new team principal at AlphaTauri, replacing Franz Tost, who has been in the post since 2005. “I think for this you have to ask to Laurent,”

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Sergio Perez’s Ferrari fears

Sergio Perez has admitted he is slightly concerned about Ferrari’s one-lap pace around Baku after the Italian outfit managed to secure their first pole position of the season. Charles Leclerc capitalised on an improved performance to take pole position in the sprint race and grand prix in Azerbaijan, with Ferrari hoping this is the start

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Lewis Hamilton addresses threat of Charles Leclerc replacing him

With Lewis Hamilton’s contract with Mercedes expiring at the end of 2023, speculation has been rife about his future in Formula 1. Whether Hamilton moves to another team, reaches a deal with Mercedes or leaves Formula 1 all together is yet to be seen but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill spinning out of control.

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Christian Horner unhappy with George Russell

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was left frustrated with Mercedes’ George Russell after Saturday afternoon’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race, with the 25-year-old having hit reigning World Champion Max Verstappen. Verstappen and Russell started the sprint race at the Baku City Circuit in third and fourth and found themselves side by side through the

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Sergio Perez jokes Formula 1 bosses will make the drivers wrestle each other

The revamped race weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has received mixed reactions from drivers across the grid, with some welcoming the move and others being more critical. The new set up saw practice reduced to a one hour session before drivers competed in qualifying for Sunday’s Grand Prix. Instead of having a practice session

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Toto Wolff admits Mercedes unhappy with Lewis Hamilton deg

Ferrari kicked off the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend with a strong showing in the Grand Prix qualifying and the Sprint Shootout, as Charles Leclerc took pole in both races. The result marked a comeback for Ferrari, which has struggled to keep pace with Mercedes and Aston Martin, falling behind both in the Constructors’ battle. Unfortunately

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Toto Wolff breaks silence on replacing Lewis Hamilton with Charles Leclerc

With rumours swirling in the paddock over the future of Lewis Hamilton’s seat at Mercedes, Italian media reports have claimed Charles Leclerc is being lined up with a move to the Silver Arrows. Hamilton’s contract at the Silver Arrows is due to expire at the end of the current season, with the seven-time world champion’s

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