Bernd Maylander has been F1’s Safety Car driver since 2000, so he is well accustomed to how different drivers behave when they are leading the pack just behind him. In a recent interview, Maylander revealed that Lewis Hamilton is “definitely the toughest” driver to have leading the pack under the Safety Car, as the Brit
MoreMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said they are looking to avoid agreeing a one-year contract extension with Lewis Hamilton, as that would mean they’d need to go through the negotiating process all over again next year. “We are in a new world and COVID really has changed the way we do business and the
MoreOn Monday, all F1 team bosses met virtually at the F1 Commission to vote on issues the sport is currently having to contend with. The main takeaway from this meeting was the pending addition of a driver salary cap starting in 2023 which was agreed upon by all the teams. READ: ‘Your Racism Is Showing’:
MoreFollowing the Portuguese Grand Prix, which saw Lewis Hamilton surpass Michael Schumacher’s longstanding record of 91 victories, Lando Norris seemingly downplayed the six-time World Champion’s achievement. Specifically, he said Hamilton’s dominant Mercedes should be winning pretty much every race and suggested that he only needs to beat his team-mate and Max Verstappen to win. READ:
MoreThe Portuguese Grand Prix was a very strong weekend for Charles Leclerc, with him qualifying fourth on the grid and, importantly, crossing the finish line in the same position. However, his preparations for qualifying and the race were slightly disrupted in Free Practice Three (FP3), as Leclerc reported hearing other teams’ radio feeds. READ: Williams
MoreGeorge Russell’s future at Williams has been the subject of much speculation recently, with a source telling Formula1News.co.uk that he will be replaced by Sergio Perez next year. Although Simon Roberts, Williams’ acting team principal, has been unwilling to confirm George Russell’s seat with the team next season, the Brit has expressed plenty of confidence
MoreLewis Hamilton has won the Portuguese Grand Prix to break Michael Schumacher’s longstanding record of 91 F1 victories. Hamilton started the race on pole but lost the lead on the opening lap of the race and fell down to P3. READ: Lewis Hamilton Takes Pole For Portuguese GP, Leclerc Qualifies P4 Carlos Sainz then took
MoreLewis Hamilton has secured pole position for the Portuguese Grand Prix, recording his 97th P1 start in Formula One. Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas, who topped all the practice sessions at Portimao, will start the race in P2. READ: Wolff Admits ‘Financial Reality’ Could Result In Russell Losing Williams Seat Both Mercedes drivers did their final
MoreQualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix got underway at 2:30PM (BST) after Q1 was delayed due a drain cover coming loose in FP3. Valtteri Bottas was looking to take pole position after topping all the practice sessions of the weekend. READ: Portuguese GP Qualifying Delayed After Drain Cover Damaged Q1 The first segment of qualifying
MoreRacing Pride – a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender movement which aims to improve inclusivity in all levels of motorsport – has criticised the FIA’s decision to appoint Vitaly Petrov driver steward for this weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix. “Racing Pride wishes to express its concern at the appointment of Vitaly Petrov as an FIA Driver
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