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Watches belonging to Michael Schumacher fetch millions at auction

Eight watches belonging to Formula One legend Michael Schumacher were sold at auction in Geneva on Tuesday for a total of four million Swiss francs (4.4 million dollars/4.1 million euros).

Thirty years on, Brazil pays tribute to late F1 hero Senna

Thirty years to the day since his death following a crash that sent shockwaves around the world, Brazilians will pay homage Wednesday to Formula One superstar Ayrton Senna -- a beloved symbol of national pride comparable only to compatriot Pele.

Verstappen adds China to his list of victories

Triple world champion Max Verstappen won Formula One's first Chinese Grand Prix in five years on Sunday with McLaren's Lando Norris finishing second to deny Red Bull the one-two.

Verstappen back to winning ways in Japan

World champion Max Verstappen got back to winning ways on Sunday with a third straight pole-to-flag victory at the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix, leading team mate Sergio Perez across the line for a Red Bull 1-2 at Suzuka.

Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will make a surprise switch to Ferrari next year, after Mercedes announced Thursday he would leave the team at the end of the 2024 season.

Verstappen says third F1 title is his best

Max Verstappen said his third consecutive drivers' world title triumph, achieved in Saturday's sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix, was "the one I am most proud of – the best."

Hamilton praises 'phenomenal' Verstappen for 'raising the bar'

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday praised his erstwhile title rival Max Verstappen for "raising the bar" this season and added his voice to those who support the American Andretti team's bid to enter Formula One.

Baku defeat ‘triggered’ Verstappen’s record run

Red Bull's runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen credited a rare defeat for setting in motion a record-equalling run of nine wins in a row.

Hamilton confident Brad Pitt can take F1 to new heights

The actor's as-yet untitled movie is being filmed at Silverstone this weekend during the British Grand Prix, with the production having a garage and pitwall stand as a fictional 11th 'APX GP' team.

September 19, 2016
September 19, 2016

Formula 1: I'm still in this fight, says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton insists he could overhaul Nico Rosberg in the Formula One world championship for the second time this year after relinquishing his hard-won lead in the standings in Singapore.

June 20, 2016
June 20, 2016

Mercedes want a re-think on radio ban

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff has called for a re-think on the radio communications ban that robbed Lewis Hamilton of a chance to fight for a podium finish in Sunday’s European Grand Prix.

June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016

Lewis Hamilton dedicates his win to the late Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali

Lewis Hamilton dedicates his victory to the late Muhammad Ali. The world champion references one of the former heavyweight champion's famous quotes on his slowing down lap saying: "Float like a butterfly; sting like a bee."

May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016

18-year-old Verstappen becomes youngest F1 winner

Teenager Max Verstappen becomes Formula One's youngest winner on Sunday as he took full advantage of a spectacular first lap crash that eliminated both Mercedes cars to claim a memorable triumph in the Spanish Grand Prix.

May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016

Hamilton, Rosberg crash out

World championship leader Nico Rosberg and his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton collided and retired in a sensational crash on the opening lap at Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.

April 20, 2016
April 20, 2016

Women drivers in F1 would not be taken seriously: Bernie Ecclestone

Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says female drivers would "not physically be able to drive a F1 car quickly".

August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015

Belgian Grand Prix: Drivers demand end of blow-outs

Formula 1 drivers have demanded the end of tyre blow-outs after two dramatic failures at the Belgian Grand Prix.

August 22, 2015
August 22, 2015

Lewis Hamilton storms to sixth successive pole

Lewis Hamilton delivers a flawless lap to claim his sixth consecutive pole position on Saturday when he dominated qualifying for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix.

August 21, 2015
August 21, 2015

Rosberg on top in opening F1 practice

Nico Rosberg tops the times ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in Friday morning’s opening free practice session for Belgian Grand Prix.

August 12, 2015
August 12, 2015

F1 safety and the demise of Jules Bianchi

Formula 1, considered by many to be one of the most extreme of sports devised. Here's the timeline of all the safety milestones.

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