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Formula One: Loose wheelnut costs Sauber points and 5,000 euros

A loose wheelnut from Valtteri Bottas’s car cost Sauber their first points of the season and a 5,000 euro fine at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday after it came out of the tyre gun and rolled into the active pitlane. “We had implemented mitigation measures for our pitstop issue, something that has improved the situation but, as we have …

Bottas Sauber Pit

3 years, 1 month ago

Bottas ahead of Verstappen in Brazil, Hamilton to start 10th

Associated Press

SAO PAULO — Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas won the sprint race Saturday to take pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix as a dramatic day at Interlagos accelerated championship leader Max Verstappen’s quest for his first Formula One title. “Let’s try again tomorrow.” Earlier, Hamilton was forced to start the sprint race from last after being disqualified from Friday’s qualifying …

Car Mercedes Race Sprint Verstappen Brazil Start

3 years, 1 month ago

'Far Superior' Verstappen Outpaces Hamilton to Win Mexico GP, Strides Towards F1 Title

News 18

Max Verstappen cruised to victory at the Mexico Grand Prix on Sunday leaving defending champion Lewis Hamilton to admit the Red Bull car “is far superior”. Hamilton clung on to finish second in his Mercedes holding off a late charge from Red Bull’s Mexican driver Sergio Perez. “Their car is far superior this weekend and there was nothing we could …

Car Mercedes Red Mexico Verstappen Perez Hamilton

3 years, 2 months ago

F1: Red Bull's Max Verstappen holds out for now

The Hindu

The last two races heading into the summer break turned the title battle on its head when Max Verstappen crashed out in Britain and suffered heavy damage on the opening lap in Hungary. Belgian GP - A farcical race Verstappen took pole in wet conditions in the dying moments of qualifying to pip a surprise contender in Willaims’ George Russell …

Dutch Car Race Red Red Bull Verstappen Hamilton

3 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton Defies Boos to Take Hungarian GP Pole with 100th Win in Sight

News 18

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton shrugged off boos and accusations of gamesmanship to secure the 101st pole position of his career on Saturday as he defied the heat and championship rival Max Verstappen to set the quickest lap in qualifying for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix. “Those making the comments do not know about the job that we’re doing, which is …

Bottas Hungarian Qualifying Lap Hamilton Defies

3 years, 5 months ago

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton Wins Eighth British Grand Prix After Colliding With Verstappen, Full Race Report Below

ABP News

Northampton: After the nation’s disappointment at the Euro finals, the coveted winner’s trophy at the Silverstone Grand Prix came home as Lewis Hamilton took the chequered flag in front of the 140,000 raucous home fans as Charles Leclerc and Valtteri Bottas took the other 2 podium spots. In what was a feisty affair throughout the 52 laps of running, Max …

British Red Bottas Lewis Hamilton Leclerc Copse

3 years, 5 months ago

Valtteri Bottas points finger at rivals after 'harsh' penalty

The Hindu

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas said on Saturday his Styrian Grand Prix grid penalty was too harsh and suggested it had been fuelled by rival team complaining to officials. "Michael, that's absolutely ridiculous," said team manager Paul James. Bottas said at the time he had tried "something different" in getting out of the box in second gear but felt it had …

Mercedes Team Bottas Masi Valtteri

3 years, 5 months ago

Max Verstappen Dominates Styrian GP Practice as Valtteri Bottas Penalised for 'Dangerous Driving'

News 18

Championship leader Max Verstappen was quickest in both of Friday’s practice sessions in his Red Bull before this weekend’s Styrian Grand Prix. Verstappen’s title rival and defending champion Lewis Hamilton was third in the early run before the Mercedes driver finished fourth later in the day. His teammate Valtteri Bottas, however, was handed a three-place grid penalty and accused of …

Verstappen Mclaren Valtteri Bottas Dangerous Driving Pit Fast Lane

3 years, 5 months ago

Bottas’ attempt to rescue his F1 season off to a bad start

Associated Press

SPIELBERG, Austria — If Valtteri Bottas wants to turn around his below-par season while his future at Mercedes is in doubt, Sunday’s Styrian Grand Prix on a track that suits him seems a good starting point. A combination of his own mistakes, poor strategy calls by the team, and sheer bad luck has left Bottas in fifth place in the …

Mercedes Team Hamilton Valtteri Bottas Attempt

3 years, 6 months ago

Hamilton dispels 'myth' over Mercedes chassis swap

The Hindu

Seven-times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton dispelled the "myth" surrounding a chassis swap with Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas after qualifying for Sunday's French Grand Prix. Hamilton and Bottas had swapped chassis for this weekend's race at the Paul Ricard circuit as part of a planned rotation, Mercedes said in the build-up. Mercedes said both chassis were identical, but the swap, …

Car Mercedes Hamilton Bottas Chassis

3 years, 6 months ago

Lewis Hamilton Dispels 'Myth' Over Mercedes Chassis Swap

News 18

Seven-times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton dispelled the “myth” surrounding a chassis swap with Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas after qualifying for Sunday’s French Grand Prix. Hamilton and Bottas had swapped chassis for this weekend’s race at the Paul Ricard circuit as part of a planned rotation, Mercedes said in the build-up. Mercedes said both chassis were identical, but the …

Car Mercedes Hamilton Bottas Chassis Dispels Myth

3 years, 6 months ago

French GP: Max Verstappen beats both Mercedes for his second pole of season

India TV News

Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen won his second pole of the season and put his Red Bull in front of Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton for the start the French Grand Prix. Verstappen set a time of 1 minute, 29.990 seconds around the Paul Ricard circuit in southern France to grab the top starting spot before Hamilton and his Mercedes …

Mercedes Verstappen French Second Hamilton Bottas Max Verstappen

3 years, 6 months ago

Max Verstappen keeps Mercedes behind in French GP F1 practice

The Hindu

Red Bull's Formula One world championship leader Max Verstappen pushed Mercedes off the top of the timesheets in French Grand Prix practice on Friday with the battle between the teams looking as close as ever. The 23-year-old Dutch driver lapped Le Castellet's Paul Ricard circuit in one minute 32.872 seconds in the afternoon, 0.008 quicker than Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas who …

Car Mercedes Verstappen Lot Hamilton Bottas Baku

3 years, 6 months ago

Verstappen leads title race, with focus on Red Bull's wings

India TV News

Max Verstappen heads into his first race as Formula One leader looking for his first podium finish at a previously troublesome circuit, and with the focus on his Red Bull car's rear wing. Winning the last race in Monaco put Verstappen four points ahead of Hamilton heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Hamilton was vocal last month of what he …

Mercedes Race Red Red Bull Verstappen Monaco Hamilton

3 years, 8 months ago

George Russell apologises to Valtteri Bottas after Imola outburst

The Hindu

George Russell apologised publicly to Formula One rival Valtteri Bottas on Monday for his behaviour after the pair collided at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Some thoughts on yesterday: pic.twitter.com/xU07da7DCz — George Russell April 19, 2021 He also accused the Finn of breaking a 'gentleman's agreement' with a dangerous tactical move and suggested Bottas had been harder with him because …

Mercedes Bottas Russell George Russell Valtteri

3 years, 8 months ago

Verstappen beats Hamilton in dramatic Emilia-Romagna GP

Associated Press

IMOLA, Italy — Max Verstappen eased to victory in an incident-packed Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday as he comfortably beat Lewis Hamilton, who almost crashed out after a rare error from the world champion. The 23-year-old Verstappen led for the majority of the race on the wet Imola track and the Red Bull driver beat Hamilton by 22 seconds for …

Car Driver Race Red Verstappen Perez Hamilton

4 years ago

Perez stays calm to win chaotic Sakhir GP for 1st F1 win

Associated Press

Sergio Perez waited 190 races to finally stand on the podium as a Formula One winner and end a 50-year wait of its own for Mexico. Can you imagine what it’s like at the moment?” The Racing Point driver finished 10.5 seconds ahead of Renault’s Esteban Ocon and 11.9 clear of teammate Lance Stroll. Russell’s stop was a bit slow …

Car Mexico Second Win Perez Hamilton Mexican

4 years ago

F1: Sergio Perez claims first race win in chaotic Sakhir Grand Prix

The Hindu

Sergio Perez stayed calm amid the chaos at a remarkable Sakhir Grand Prix to clinch his first Formula One career win Sunday in his 190th race. “If I’m not on the grid next year I will be in 2022.” George Russell looked like capping a remarkable Mercedes debut with a confident win until his team made a terrible blunder after …

Mercedes Grand Prix Perez Bottas Ocon F1 Russell

4 years ago

George Russell Gets Chance to Shine for Mercedes at Sakhir GP with Lewis Hamilton Out

News 18

George Russell has been touted as the future of Formula One by Lewis Hamilton, and has the opportunity to showcase his talent when he replaces the seven-time champion at Sunday’s Sakhir Grand Prix. “It means a huge amount to me that Mercedes gave me this opportunity, a lot of effort went into making this deal happen,’ Russell said at a …

Mercedes Race Hamilton Bottas Russell Sakhir

4 years ago

Russell will relish his golden opportunity at Mercedes - Sportstar

The Hindu

George Russell has yet to score a point in nearly two seasons in Formula One but the Briton will step into a winning car in Bahrain this weekend as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes. Russell has long been tipped as a future Mercedes driver -- either when Hamilton retires or the team lose faith in Finnish team mate Valtteri Bottas …

Driver Team Williams Hamilton Bottas Read Briton

4 years, 1 month ago

Hamilton wins F1 Emilia Romagna GP, Mercedes seal constructors' title

China Daily

ROME -- Lewis Hamilton took victory in Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, Italy to confirm Mercedes' seventh consecutive Formula 1 constructors' championship. Hamilton had spent the early stages of the race in third position behind teammate Valtteri Bottas and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, but assumed the lead as his rivals came in for their scheduled pit stops. The …

Car Mercedes Race Red Bull Points Renault Hamilton

4 years, 1 month ago

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinches constructors' title

The Hindu

Lewis Hamilton took a record-extending 93rd career win at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday as his Mercedes team clinched an unprecedented seventh successive Formula One constructors' title with four races to spare. The team did it in a one-two finish, with the six-time world champion taking the chequered flag at Italy's Imola circuit 5.783 seconds ahead of teammate …

Mercedes Team Hamilton Bottas Imola

4 years, 2 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton predicts dogfight after 'terrible' opening day

Firstpost

Six-time world champion Hamilton is seeking a record 92nd career victory in Sunday’s race at the new, slippery and undulating Algarve International Circuit. Portimao: Lewis Hamilton forecast “a dogfight” to survive on Saturday after struggling with “terrible” car balance on his way to eighth place in Friday practice at the Portuguese Grand Prix. The six-time world champion, who is seeking …

Mercedes Grand Prix Hamilton Bottas

4 years, 2 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Valtteri Bottas fastest in practice sessions; Pierre Gasly's car catches fire

Firstpost

French driver Pierre Gasly’s car caught fire on Friday while there was a crash between Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll’s Racing Point car. Portimao: Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas was fastest in an eventful second practice session for the Portuguese Grand Prix on Friday, with French driver Pierre Gasly’s car catching fire and two drivers crashing into each other. …

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Formula One: Loose wheelnut costs Sauber points and 5,000 euros

Bottas ahead of Verstappen in Brazil, Hamilton to start 10th

'Far Superior' Verstappen Outpaces Hamilton to Win Mexico GP, Strides Towards F1 Title

F1: Red Bull's Max Verstappen holds out for now

Lewis Hamilton Defies Boos to Take Hungarian GP Pole with 100th Win in Sight

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton Wins Eighth British Grand Prix After Colliding With Verstappen, Full Race Report Below

Valtteri Bottas points finger at rivals after 'harsh' penalty

Max Verstappen Dominates Styrian GP Practice as Valtteri Bottas Penalised for 'Dangerous Driving'

Bottas’ attempt to rescue his F1 season off to a bad start

Hamilton dispels 'myth' over Mercedes chassis swap

Lewis Hamilton Dispels 'Myth' Over Mercedes Chassis Swap

French GP: Max Verstappen beats both Mercedes for his second pole of season

Max Verstappen keeps Mercedes behind in French GP F1 practice

Verstappen leads title race, with focus on Red Bull's wings

George Russell apologises to Valtteri Bottas after Imola outburst

Verstappen beats Hamilton in dramatic Emilia-Romagna GP

Perez stays calm to win chaotic Sakhir GP for 1st F1 win

F1: Sergio Perez claims first race win in chaotic Sakhir Grand Prix

George Russell Gets Chance to Shine for Mercedes at Sakhir GP with Lewis Hamilton Out

Russell will relish his golden opportunity at Mercedes - Sportstar

Hamilton wins F1 Emilia Romagna GP, Mercedes seal constructors' title

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinches constructors' title

Formula 1 2020: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton predicts dogfight after 'terrible' opening day

Formula 1 2020: Valtteri Bottas fastest in practice sessions; Pierre Gasly's car catches fire