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Charles Leclerc

Record man Hamilton leads Ferrari one-two in Hungary practice

Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - July 23, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton ahead of the press conference REUTERS/Marton Monus
Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - July 23, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton ahead of the press conference REUTERS/Marton Monus

George Russell confident Mercedes have resolved car issue ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix

Mercedes’ George Russell ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Mercedes’ George Russell ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton can head into F1’s August break on a Hungary high

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 3, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates after qualifying in pole position for the sprint race REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 3, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates after qualifying in pole position for the sprint race REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

In the Driver’s Seat

Tricky car on unpredictable track makes for an unhappy Charles Leclerc

Second-placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc reacts before the podium ceremony after competing in the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Second-placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc reacts before the podium ceremony after competing in the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

Lewis Hamilton urges Ferrari to intensify their efforts in Formula One title bid at Spa

Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton talks to the media in the paddock of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton talks to the media in the paddock of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

Mercedes still the F1 favourites in Belgium, says Leclerc

Formula One F1 - Belgian Grand Prix - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium - July 16, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during the press conference ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
Formula One F1 - Belgian Grand Prix - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium - July 16, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during the press conference ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

F1 world champion Lando Norris takes a 10-place grid penalty for Belgian Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris arrives ahead of the race REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris arrives ahead of the race REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

Mercedes take the blame for Antonelli's Silverstone blank

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in action during the race Pool via REUTERS/Peter Powell
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in action during the race Pool via REUTERS/Peter Powell

George Russell concedes Ferrari are threat to Mercedes

epa13089319 (L-R) Second-placed Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain, first-placed Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, and third-placed Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrate on the podium after the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit racetrack in Silverstone, Britain, 05 July 2026.  EPA/PETER POWELL
epa13089319 (L-R) Second-placed Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain, first-placed Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, and third-placed Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrate on the podium after the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit racetrack in Silverstone, Britain, 05 July 2026.  EPA/PETER POWELL

In the Driver’s Seat

F1 fans deserve an explanation as British Grand Prix ends in a fizzle

Ferrari’s driver Charles Leclerc (right) and Mercedes’ driver George Russell (second from right) behind the safety car during the Formula One British Grand Prix on July 5.
Ferrari’s driver Charles Leclerc (right) and Mercedes’ driver George Russell (second from right) behind the safety car during the Formula One British Grand Prix on July 5.

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