Max Verstappen criticised George Russell following his Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix triumph, stating he had “lost all respect” for the Mercedes driver, Afrosport reports. Verstappen was hit with a one-place grid penalty for driving slowly and blocking Russell during Saturday's qualifying session at the Lusail International Circuit. This took pole position from the Red Bull driver but it did little to hurt his race as...
Mick Schumacher will leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 Formula 1 season, Afrosport reports. The son of legendary German driver Michael Schumacher has been part of the Mercedes since the start of 2023 as their reserve and simulator driver. This was coupled with commitments with Alpine in the World Endurance Championship. Schumacher will now leave the German automobile giant after he was unable to make...
Lewis Hamilton believes he should have been on pole position for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix but ended qualifying in 10th place, Afrosport reports. His Mercedes teammate George Russell took pole, the German manufacturer's first since the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in June. Russell topped the first part of qualifying in Vegas before Hamilton took charge of the second part. The seven-time world...
Lewis Hamilton says he is remaining cautious about Mercedes’ chances at the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix despite topping the opening two practice sessions, Afrosport reports. After a dismal outing in Sao Paulo left time out, the seven-time world champion bounced back to head both practice sessions ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and McLaren’s Lando Norris. Mercedes have performed well during Friday practice only...
Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Michael Schumacher with a message that hailed the German as a “legend” and “role model” in a new book, Afrosport reports. Both men are Formula 1's two most successful drivers with seven world titles apiece and Hamilton lauded Schumacher in the foreword of a new book titled 'World Championship Cars - Michael Schumacher’ . It was written by the 55-year-old's...
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