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Motorsport.com Mercedes can secure F1 future by reducing Daimler spending

Mercedes can secure F1 future by reducing Daimler spending

Mercedes will be in Formula 1 “for the long-term” if it is able to reduce the contribution from parent company Daimler, according to team principal Toto Wolff.
By Scott Mitchell 16h ago
Motorsport.com Hamilton: All my rivals phoning Wolff over Mercedes F1 seat

Hamilton: All my rivals phoning Wolff over Mercedes F1 seat

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says his rivals want to join Mercedes and that a top-line driver is among those calling team boss Toto Wolff about a move.
By Scott Mitchell Dec 07, 2019
Motorsport.com Ferrari lost 2019 battle in 2018, says Binotto

Ferrari lost 2019 battle in 2018, says Binotto

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto says the team "lost" the 2019 Formula 1 season last year when designing its car.
By Scott Mitchell Dec 04, 2019
Motorsport.com Wolff sees

Wolff sees '25% chance' of Hamilton leaving Mercedes

Toto Wolff is “75%” sure Lewis Hamilton will stay at Mercedes beyond 2020 but is wary of underestimating Ferrari's ability to tempt the Formula 1 world champion away.
By Scott Mitchell Dec 03, 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton grateful for

Hamilton grateful for 'first Ferrari compliment in 13 years'

Lewis Hamilton says he is "grateful" for Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto's comments about his ability but thinks the Formula 1 team's "first compliment in 13 years" is "all talk".
By Scott Mitchell Dec 02, 2019
Motorsport.com Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton cruises to crushing victory

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton cruises to crushing victory

Lewis Hamilton ended his title-winning Formula 1 season by dominating the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen overcame a problem to pass Charles Leclerc and finish second.
By Scott Mitchell Dec 01, 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton says pole position drought felt longer

Hamilton says pole position drought felt longer

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix pole position ended a drought that felt longer than the run stretching back to the German Grand Prix.
By Scott Mitchell Dec 01, 2019
Motorsport.com Albon:

Albon: 'Really good' of Hamilton to send apology message

Alex Albon says he received further apologies from Lewis Hamilton for their Brazilian Grand Prix clash but the Formula 1 rookie has admitted he could have helped avoid the contact.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 30, 2019
Motorsport.com Ferrari

Ferrari 'happy' Hamilton is available for 2021

Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto says current Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton's availability for 2021 "can only make us happy", with several top Formula 1 drivers out of contract next year.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 30, 2019
Motorsport.com Honda extends Red Bull, Toro Rosso deals for 2021

Honda extends Red Bull, Toro Rosso deals for 2021

Honda has committed to staying in Formula 1 until at least the 2021 season after extending its deals with Red Bull and Toro Rosso by one more year.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 27, 2019
Motorsport.com Volkswagen to cease all non-electric motorsport programmes

Volkswagen to cease all non-electric motorsport programmes

Volkswagen will end its factory support of all programmes using internal combustion engines after implementing a motorsport strategy focused on electric mobility.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 23, 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton tips Honda to set up three-way title fight in 2020

Hamilton tips Honda to set up three-way title fight in 2020

Lewis Hamilton reckons Honda's progress sets up a potentially "serious" battle between three manufacturers for the 2020 Formula 1 title.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 22, 2019
Motorsport.com Brazilian GP: Verstappen wins from Gasly after crazy finish

Brazilian GP: Verstappen wins from Gasly after crazy finish

Max Verstappen won a crazy Brazilian Grand Prix in which Toro Rosso's Pierre Gasly claimed his first Formula 1 podium in second and the two Ferraris collided with each other.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 17, 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton braced for next round of

Hamilton braced for next round of 'stressful' F1 contract talks

Lewis Hamilton says he’s not looking forward to "another stressful moment" of contract talks with Mercedes next year, as he ponders his next step in Formula 1.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 17, 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton: Early title gives Mercedes

Hamilton: Early title gives Mercedes 'freebies'

Lewis Hamilton says wrapping up the 2019 Formula 1 title early has given him and Mercedes two "freebies" in Brazil and Abu Dhabi to experiment ahead of next season.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 16, 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton still

Hamilton still 'working on a masterpiece' in F1

Lewis Hamilton says he can still improve as a Formula 1 driver because he is "working on a masterpiece" that is not finished, despite wrapping up a sixth title.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 12, 2019
Motorsport.com The

The 'romantic' push for F1 cars to look more different

The FIA hopes "liberating" areas of Formula 1’s 2021 technical rules that were set to be more prescriptive will support the “romantic” ideal of teams creating different-looking cars.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 11, 2019
Motorsport.com Ferrari

Ferrari's in-season development has 'exceeded expectations'

Ferrari’s Formula 1 car development has “exceeded expectations” this season and the amount of downforce it has added has had knock-on effects, says team boss Mattia Binotto.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 10, 2019
Motorsport.com What next for Lewis Hamilton after F1 retirement?

What next for Lewis Hamilton after F1 retirement?

Lewis Hamilton says the idea of staying with Mercedes beyond racing in Formula 1 and being more involved with its parent company Daimler is “quite attractive” to him.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 10, 2019
11:53 Motorsport.com One-hit F1 wonders: Eight drivers who only started a single race

One-hit F1 wonders: Eight drivers who only started a single race

Officially, 164 drivers have made just one grand prix start – a statistic slightly skewed by the anomalous Indianapolis 500s on the 1950s 'Formula 1' calendars.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 08, 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton had to face

Hamilton had to face 'demons' en route to sixth title

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he has had “demons” to face during an emotionally-draining title-winning season influenced by the deaths of Niki Lauda and Anthoine Hubert.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 06, 2019
07:00 Motorsport.com Hamilton: Sixth F1 championship

Hamilton: Sixth F1 championship 'beyond surreal'

Lewis Hamilton says he does not know how to feel after guaranteeing his sixth Formula 1 title in the United States Grand Prix, an achievement he called “beyond surreal”.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 05, 2019
Motorsport.com Bottas: Denying Hamilton win/title combo

Bottas: Denying Hamilton win/title combo 'feels good'

Valtteri Bottas says it "feels good" to deny teammate Lewis Hamilton the chance to win the Formula 1 title with victory in the United States Grand Prix.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 04, 2019
Motorsport.com Vettel slams "major BS" restriction on helmet changes

Vettel slams "major BS" restriction on helmet changes

Sebastian Vettel believes Formula 1’s rule restricting drivers from changing their crash helmet designs more than one is “major BS”, a sentiment shared by Max Verstappen.
By Scott Mitchell Nov 04, 2019
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