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Are we five-year-olds?: F1 drivers won't mind their language

Leading Formula One drivers at this week's Singapore Grand Prix said Thursday they would not tone down their language on team radio, after the governing body FIA warned they should cut out the swearing.

Michael Schumacher family win legal action over fake AI interview

Magazine 'Die Aktuelle' had in April 2023 claimed it had an interview with the motorsport legend -- the first since he suffered a serious brain injury in a 2013 skiing accident in the French Alps.

China F1 crowd turns up the volume ahead of Zhou's home debut

Chants of "Guanyu, Guanyu, Guanyu," drowned out all other sound at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday as Zhou Guanyu, China's first and only Formula One driver, stepped onto the starting grid ahead of his first Chinese Grand Prix.

Verstappen eyes fourth title as rivals face 'brutal' reality

Max Verstappen looks set to cruise to a fourth consecutive drivers' title with Red Bull as the dominant team again this year when the curtain rises on Formula One's longest-ever season in Bahrain.

'Emotional' Hamilton unveils Mercedes 2024 car

Lewis Hamilton admitted it felt "emotional" and "surreal" to take part in the final Formula One car launch of his Mercedes career on Wednesday.

Hamilton 'excited' but what lies ahead at Ferrari?

Despite years of speculation it still came as a bombshell when the news filtered through that Lewis Hamilton would be switching from Mercedes at the end of the coming season to drive for Ferrari, the most iconic of racing stables.

Lewis Hamilton could switch to Ferrari: reports

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton could make a surprise switch to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season, according to several reports on Thursday.

Lewis Hamilton breaks record in Formula One racing

Lewis Hamilton, a British-born Formula One driver representing Mercedes, has recently broken the record for obtaining the most poles in a single circuit. 

Sports / The 2023 F1 season starts off with a thrilling race at Bahrain

The Bahrain Grand Prix was exciting while also being clean with only one virtual safety car deployment.

July 27, 2016
July 27, 2016

Nico Rosberg hoping to get back on top in Germany

Nico Rosberg can banish the disappointment of losing to Mercedes team mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton in Hungary last weekend by winning in Germany on Sunday and taking back the overall points lead.

July 26, 2016
July 26, 2016

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil - reports

The mother-in-law of Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has been kidnapped in Sao Paulo and criminals are demanding 120 million reais ($36.5 million) in ransom, according to reports in a leading Brazilian news magazine.

July 25, 2016
July 25, 2016

Hamilton wins in Hungary

Defending champion Lewis Hamilton produces a trademark triumph of pace and panache to win Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.

July 22, 2016
July 22, 2016

Nico Rosberg: Mercedes driver signs new contract

Nico Rosberg has signed a new contract with Mercedes and will continue to partner triple world champion Lewis Hamilton for the next two years.

July 21, 2016
July 21, 2016

Lewis Hamilton sweats over record fifth Hungary victory

Lewis Hamilton faces a demanding and sweaty battle with his championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg and a potentially-rampant Red Bull team as he seeks a decisive victory at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.

July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016

Lewis Hamilton poised to seize championship lead

Lewis Hamilton heads into Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix fired up to complete a hat-trick of victories and seize the lead in the Formula One title race for the first time this season.

July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016

The booing needs to stop, says Hamilton

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has urged fans to be more sporting after boos were heard for the second race in a row at Silverstone on Sunday.

July 10, 2016
July 10, 2016

Hamilton grabs pole in Britain

Lewis Hamilton held his nerve to grab pole position ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg for Sunday's British Grand Prix

July 9, 2016
July 9, 2016

Jenson Button needs a competitive car to stay in F1

Britain's Jenson Button, the most experienced driver on the Formula One starting grid, says he needs a competitive car if he is to stay in the sport for an 18th season.

July 9, 2016
July 9, 2016

Lewis Hamilton fastest as Nico Rosberg hits trouble

Lewis Hamilton enjoys a perfect start to his home British Formula One Grand Prix on Friday while car troubles leave Mercedes team mate and championship leader Nico Rosberg stranded in the garage.