Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in the final practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday morning, ahead of the afternoon qualifying session. The Mercedes driver, who is aiming for the 100th GP win of his career this weekend, was just 0.88secs quicker than title rival Max Verstappen with Hamilton’s teammate […]
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‘Dangerous’ Hamilton wins ‘hollow’ British Grand Prix after Verstappen collision
Lewis Hamilton was accused of being “dangerous and disrespectful” in reviving his Formula One title defence by winning the British Grand Prix on Sunday after a first lap crash that left championship leader Max Verstappen complaining he had been “taken out”. Hamilton retorted after the race that he would “not be bullied”. Roared on by […]
F1 champion Hamilton extends contract with ‘incredible’ Mercedes to 2023
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has extended his contract with Mercedes until 2023, the team announced on Saturday. Hamilton, 36, has won six of his seven F1 titles with the outfit since joining them in 2013. The Briton is a prominent advocate against racism and took the knee wearing a Black Lives Matter t-shirt before […]
Blood, sweat but no tears in Japan’s office chair grand prix
The rattle of tiny plastic wheels echoed through the normally sleepy streets of Hanyu on Sunday morning as the small city 60 kilometres north of Tokyo played host to the Japan office chair ‘Isu’ grand prix. Founded 10 years ago and inspired by Formula One and Le Mans endurance racing, the race sees teams of […]