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Motor racing

Lewis Hamilton cleared of blame after his Ferrari knocked over mechanic in Belgian GP

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton reacts as he takes part in the drivers parade ahead of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, in Spa, on July 19, 2026.
Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton reacts as he takes part in the drivers parade ahead of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, in Spa, on July 19, 2026.

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.

Formula One could bring back refuelling and independent V8 supplier, says FIA head

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads into the first corner at the start of the race ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads into the first corner at the start of the race ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

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.

Kimi Antonelli is far ahead, says Lewis Hamilton of his title chances

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton is third in the Formula One drivers’ standings after eight rounds.
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton is third in the Formula One drivers’ standings after eight rounds.

British hopes on a high for Silverstone weekend

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 28, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates on the podium after winning the Austrian Grand Prix REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 28, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates on the podium after winning the Austrian Grand Prix REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

In the Driver’s Seat

Austria’s Red Bull Ring throws up surprises for Formula One teams and fans

Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen is all smiles with his second-place trophy on the Austrian Grand Prix podium on June 28.
Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen is all smiles with his second-place trophy on the Austrian Grand Prix podium on June 28.

Max Verstappen felt he could fight for a win for first time this season after Austrian second place

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrating with a trophy on the podium after finishing second in the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg on June 28.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrating with a trophy on the podium after finishing second in the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg on June 28.

Kimi Antonelli welcomes Mercedes upgrade, as George Russell says beware Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrating on the podium after winning the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix on June 7.
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrating on the podium after winning the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix on June 7.

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