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George Russell admits he wants Max Verstappen to replace Lewis Hamilton

George Russell has revealed that he’d choose Max Verstappen as his next team-mate at Mercedes, when Lewis Hamilton does eventually retire. That won’t be happening until the end of 2025 at the earliest, with the Silver Arrows having announced ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix that Russell and Hamilton will be remaining with the

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Controversial F1 champion makes bleak Lewis Hamilton prediction

Formula 1 icon and triple world champion Sir Jackie Stewart has cast skepticism on the likelihood of Lewis Hamilton securing another world championship title.  In an interview with German magazine Sport Bild, Stewart pointed to various factors, including Hamilton’s hunger for victory and the competitive landscape, that might hinder his path to further championship triumphs.

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Toto Wolff insists George Russell is to blame

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted that a decision made by George Russell last weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix left the team feeling “lost”, whilst it also cost them valuable points. Russell started third in Zandvoort but fell to fourth on the opening lap, before encountering a sudden heavy downpour in the final

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Lewis Hamilton: ‘You’re all stuck with me’

Lewis Hamilton has insisted that Mercedes have a “lot of work to do” to take the fight to Red Bull and Max Verstappen, as the seven-time World Champion sets his sights on getting back to the front. It was announced on Thursday ahead of the Italian Grand Prix that Hamilton had finally agreed on a

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Toto Wolff demands penalties after infringement

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has urged the FIA to impose more severe penalties on drivers who obstruct their competitors during qualifying laps, following a series of incidents during the Dutch Grand Prix.  The calls for tougher action come in the wake of Lewis Hamilton’s encounter with Yuki Tsunoda during a wet qualifying session, which

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Lewis Hamilton to be handed boost that could help him fight Max Verstappen

Mercedes have expressed optimism about their consistent performance this season while maintaining their ambition to catch up to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.  Amid Verstappen’s nine-race streak of victories, it is Mercedes that stands as the strongest contender behind the Red Bull duo.  The team believes that their sustained performance and a car built for future

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Watch: Lewis Hamilton spotted at Tommy Hilfiger event

Lewis Hamilton was met with a huge roar from his fans when he arrived at a Tommy Hilfiger event Thursday evening, ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. Hundreds of fans surrounded the hosting venue of the event to catch a glimpse of the seven-time World Champion, and they weren’t left disappointed. Hamilton waved to

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‘We’ve got 1000 things’: Lewis Hamilton baffled by Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton’s reflection of the opening day at the Italian Grand Prix was similar to what he’s said after the first day at most events this season, with the Mercedes driver being left baffled by the W14’s performance in Free Practice 2. Hamilton entered the opening day at Monza having signed a new two-year contract

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Lewis Hamilton usurps Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton is believed to have regained the accolade of being Formula 1’s highest-paid driver, after it was confirmed on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix that he’d signed a new two-year contract. For the bulk of his F1 career, Hamilton has been the sport’s highest earner; however, he lost this position last

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Lewis Hamilton motivated by Abu Dhabi fury

Former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has shared insights into Lewis Hamilton’s motivations for extending his contract with Mercedes until the end of 2025.  Brundle believes that Hamilton is fuelled by the desire to avenge his loss in the controversial 2021 season, where he narrowly missed securing his eighth world title after being overtaken by

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