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Lewis Hamilton makes Sergio Perez and Charles Leclerc pace claim

Sir Lewis Hamilton feels he could have kept pace with Sergio Perez and Charles Leclerc out front in the early stages of the Singapore Grand Prix, had he not been caught behind Carlos Sainz. The seven-time champion started the race third following a splendid qualifying performance, but was eclipsed by Sainz at Turn One. He

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‘Like crazy’: Lewis Hamilton concerned by major Mercedes weakness

Sir Lewis Hamilton said that the level of bouncing he was experiencing during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend was “crazy,” and the Silver Arrows’ weekend ended with a thud. The Briton went fastest in a practice session for the first time this season on Friday when he topped FP1 ahead of Max Verstappen, and he

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Mercedes refused to allow Lewis Hamilton to copy George Russell

What looked set to be a promising Singapore Grand Prix quickly turned into yet another frustrating race for Sir Lewis Hamilton, after sliding out of fourth place and into the tyre barrier. In what were incredibly challenging conditions, you’d usually expect to see the seven-time World Champion excel; instead, on this occasion he faltered. The Mercedes driver made a

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Lewis Hamilton lashes out at Mercedes for ‘wrong tyre’ call

Sir Lewis Hamilton will look back on the Singapore Grand Prix with a wave of disappointment, after the British driver was completely at fault for finishing ninth, rather than in the top five. The seven-time World Champion fell behind Carlos Sainz at Turn One, after suffering from wheel-spin during the second phase of his start.

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Cashgate: Toto Wolff reacts to Christian Horner threatening legal action

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is certain the “FIA is going to do the right thing”, following growing speculation that Red Bull are one of two teams to have exceeded the 2021 budget cap. Whilst official certificates of approval are expected to be handed out by the FIA on Wednesday to the teams who kept below the

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Lewis Hamilton almost ‘wiped out’ Sebastian Vettel

Sky Sports commentator, Martin Brundle, commented that Sebastian Vettel almost got “wiped out” by Sir Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages of the Singapore Grand Prix. The seven-time champion had started third after an exceptional qualifying performance on Saturday, but he was quickly passed off the start by Carlos Sainz. He continued to apply the

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Lewis Hamilton fires Carlos Sainz accusation

Sir Lewis Hamilton accused Carlos Sainz of brake testing him during the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday. The Briton started third after a sensational qualifying performance on Saturday, but he was passed off the start of the race by the Ferrari. Hamilton felt that Sainz had pushed him off the circuit to get ahead, but

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Secret Mattia Binotto and Toto Wolff meeting sparks collusion against Red Bull claim

Ferrari team principal, Mattia Binotto, was seen leaving Mercedes’ hospitality suite with their boss, Toto Wolff, during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend. Red Bull have this week been implicated in reports that suggest they overspent last season, along with Aston Martin. The Austrian side got back into title contention last year, and Max Verstappen’s 10

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