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Logan Sargeant hails 'dream come true' as his place as America's first Formula One driver in EIGHT YEARS is officially announced: Williams star will drive car for the first time tomorrow
21/11/22 14:42
Logan Sargeant has spoken out for the first time since being confirmed for a 2023 Formula One seat, with the 21-year-old Williams driver calling the development a 'dream come true.' Sargeant will drive the Williams car for the first time at tomorrow's postseason test in Dubai, and becomes the first American F1 driver in eight years. He'll race alongside Alex Albon for 2023, with the team previously announcing they were parting with Nicholas Latifi. ...read
George Russell WINS for the first time in Sao Paulo with fellow Brit and Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton second... as Max Verstappen finishes down in sixth after he was penalised for colliding with veteran rival as he tried to overtake him
13/11/22 16:57JONATHAN McEVOY: Russell beat Hamilton into second place - a result that almost condemns the seven-time champion to miss out on claiming a single victory during a season for the first time.
George Russell WINS the sprint race at Interlagos and will start on pole for Sunday's Brazil Grand Prix after an enthralling wheel-to-wheel battle with Max Verstappen
12/11/22 18:31George Russell won the first prize of his Formula One career with victory in the Brazilian sprint race to claim pole position for today's grand prix in an all-Mercedes front row with Lewis Hamilton.
Kevin Magnussen claims a SHOCK first ever pole position after taking advantage of George Russell spinning off in the rain... with the Haas driver starting the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race next to Max Verstappen on the front row
11/11/22 18:00The 30-year-old Danish driver, in his 140th Grand Prix, took advantage of a rain-affected qualifying session at Interlagos to put his Haas on top of the time sheets to land his first pole.
World champion Max Verstappen CRUISES to a record 14th victory of the season at the Mexican Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton finishing second and home favourite Sergio Perez taking third
30/10/22 18:59JONATHAN McEVOY IN MEXICO CITY: Max Verstappen won the Mexican Grand Prix, a tactical battle, the dullest race of the year, a triumph of strategy by Red Bull, a personal milestone.
Max Verstappen shakes off Red Bull's £6m fine to take pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix with Mercedes pair George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to start in second and third... but home favourite Sergio Perez has to settle for fourth
29/10/22 19:15JONATHAN McEVOY IN MEXICO CITY: Mercedes had looked strong all day but you can never discount the Red Bull juggernaut and so it proved in the thin air of Mexico City.
Emotional Daniel Ricciardo reveals how horror season has taken its toll after latest dismal result... as former Formula One world champion rues 'sad' decline of axed McLaren star
24/10/22 08:07Daniel Ricciardo has lifted the lid on a troubled season for McLaren, admitting 'continuing to continue' in the face of adversity was taking its toll following yet another dismal result.
World champion Max Verstappen recovers from pit-stop disaster to overtake Lewis Hamilton and WIN the United States Grand Prix... landing the constructors' title for Red Bull on emotional weekend
23/10/22 18:00JONATHAN McEVOY IN AUSTIN: At the end of a dramatic afternoon, the champion in the golden boots reigned supreme after passing Lewis Hamilton in the final moments.
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz takes pole position at the United States Grand Prix with Max Verstappen bumped up to second after Charles Leclerc's 10-place grid penalty... while Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will start third and fourth
22/10/22 21:00JONATHAN McEVOY IN AUSTIN: It was a difficult day for Red Bull as they not only faced punishment for a 'minor' breach of the budget cap, but also lost their 78-year-old founder Dietrich Mateschitz.
Max Verstappen is WORLD CHAMPION! Red Bull star clinches second F1 title after victory at Japanese Grand Prix... as Charles Leclerc is handed a penalty after chaotic and rain-hit race at Suzuka
09/10/22 03:59NATHAN SALT IN SUZUKA: Here he was, race winner for the 12th time this season, stood for his trackside interview thinking the planned title party had been ruined. only, no.
Max Verstappen surges one step closer to world title by taking pole position for Japanese Grand Prix, after he avoids a grid penalty for incident with Lando Norris at Turn 15
08/10/22 05:00NATHAN SALT IN SUZUKA: Max Verstappen produced a performance that suggests no-one can stand between him and world title No 2 as he took pole position for the Japanese GP.
Max Verstappen is made to wait for the Formula One crown as team-mate Sergio Perez wins the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Charles Leclerc... and Lewis Hamilton admits 'I f***ed up' after crashing and finishing ninth
02/10/22 10:30Charles Leclerc starts on pole for the Singapore Grand Prix after championship leader Max Verstappen's qualifying session was disrupted by a fuel issue, leaving him to start in eighth.
Drama at Marina Bay as championship leader Max Verstappen qualifies EIGHTH for the Singapore Grand Prix amid sweary rant to Red Bull... as Ferrari star Charles Leclerc takes pole position and Lewis Hamilton runs third
01/10/22 12:01JONATHAN McEVOY IN SINGAPORE: Charles Leclerc took pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix - as champion-elect Max Verstappen finished a lowly eighth after pulling out of his final flying lap.
Nicholas Latifi will leave Williams at the end of the season having failed to score a SINGLE point this year... with decision to axe Canadian coming after impressive debut by Nyck de Vries - who is a favourite to take his place
23/09/22 13:04Williams have announced Nicholas Latifi will leave the British Formula One team at the end of the season. The 27-year-old Canadian has failed to finish inside the top ten this season.
Boos ring around the Italian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen wins behind the safety car at Monza to extend his lead in the title race and anger 125,000 Ferrari fans... with Charles Leclerc in second
11/09/22 12:00JONATHAN MCEVOY: First, Ferrari fans were silenced by Max Verstappen driving a Red Bull right through Charles Leclerc's dream of a home victory. Then frustration erupted into boos.
Charles Leclerc takes pole for the Italian Grand Prix as leader Max Verstappen prepares to start seventh after NINE drivers were hit with grid penalties... with Lewis Hamilton stuck at the BACK in Monza
10/09/22 12:35JONATHAN McEVOY IN MONZA: Ferrari superstar Charles Leclerc gave Monza the pole it wanted by painting qualifying red in a session that was dominated by grid penalty calculations.
Max Verstappen storms to victory in front of his home crowd at the Dutch Grand Prix to claim his fourth victory in a row as Lewis Hamilton is left FURIOUS with his own team as he slips off the podium to finish fourth
04/09/22 11:56JONATHAN MCEVOY AT ZANDVOORT: Max Verstappen delivered home victory at the Dutch Grand Prix to extend his world championship lead - as Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes imploded.
Max Verstappen takes pole on home soil as the championship leader pips title rival Charles Leclerc's Ferrari by just 0.021 seconds ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix... with Lewis Hamilton lining up in fourth at Zandvoort
03/09/22 12:00JONATHAN McEVOY AT ZANDVOORT: The world champion made light of his gearbox problems during first practice on Friday to give the Orange Army the qualifying session they dreamed of.
Max Verstappen storms to Belgian GP win despite starting in 14th - after contrite Lewis Hamilton was branded an 'IDIOT' by Fernando Alonso over race-ending first lap crash
28/08/22 12:05JONATHAN MCEVOY AT SPA: Max Verstappen won the Belgian Grand Prix from 14th on the grid - not only his ninth victory of the season but a one-sided annihilation.
Lewis Hamilton left stunned by Mercedes' lack of pace after he finished 1.8 seconds adrift of Max Verstappen in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying... but title leader will begin at the back for an engine change with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz on pole
27/08/22 13:05World champion Verstappen took pole position by almost seven tenths, but he will be relegated to 15th after serving a penalty for an engine change.
Max Verstappen takes stunning Hungarian GP victory from way down in 10th on the grid as Lewis Hamilton's flying finish sees him overtake his Mercedes team-mate George Russell and grab second
31/07/22 12:00JONATHAN McEVOY AT THE HUNGAORING: Max Verstappen won the Hungarian Grand Prix in stunning style after Ferrari again conspired to nobble themselves.
George Russell secures the FIRST pole position of his career after sensational lap... as world champion Max Verstappen will start in tenth after disastrous session while Lewis Hamilton is only seventh
30/07/22 13:02JONATHAN McEVOY: Britian's George Russell claimed his first pole position with a brilliant flying lap in a dramatic qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc is right to look at himself after Ferrari's latest mistake, performance anxiety at Mercedes despite their podium and Red Bull rancour remains... SIX THINGS we learned from the French Grand Prix
25/07/22 14:30Ferrari will be kicking themselves, not for the first time this season, after another chance of a win melted away in the blistering heat of the French Riviera.
Max Verstappen wins French GP to extend his F1 world title lead by 63 points from Charles Leclerc after he crashed out of race on Lap 18 - as Lewis Hamilton finishes second and George Russell third
24/07/22 12:00JONATHAN McEVOY IN LE CASTELLET: Verstappen assumed the lead and duly blasted to his seventh win of the season, with Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell behind.
Charles Leclerc takes pole position for the French Grand Prix after pipping title rival Max Verstappen and Ferrari team-mates Sergio Perez in qualifying... with Lewis Hamilton starting fourth
23/07/22 13:03JONATHAN MCEVOY IN LE CASTELLET: Lewis Hamilton will start his 300th grand prix from a distant fourth on the grid as Charles Leclerc secured pole position in France.
Charles Leclerc secures brilliant win at the Austrian Grand Prix as he overtakes Max Verstappen and manages to hold off Red Bull rival until the end... while Lewis Hamilton nicks third after Carlos Sainz's race was ended by dramatic engine failure
10/07/22 12:00JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SPIELBERG: It was not the result those who lit orange flares had come to savour, but the one the world championship needed.
Max Verstappen wins the Austrian Grand Prix Sprint race to take pole position with title rival Charles Leclerc in second - while Lewis Hamilton finishes eighth as Mercedes's poor weekend continues
09/07/22 13:32JONATHAN MCEVOY, SPIELBERG: The Dutchman, who started at the front, coasted to victory once he had repelled the threat from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz on the opening lap.
Max Verstappen bounces back from his Silverstone woes to take pole for the sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix ahead of the two Ferraris, sending the home fans wild at the Red Bull Ring... as BOTH Mercedes crash out of dramatic session
08/07/22 14:00JONATHAN MCEVOY FOR THE DAILY MAIL: The world champion will start Saturday's sprint race from the front at the undulating Red Bull Ring - a 24-lap dash along the 10-corner, 2.7-mile track.
Wimbledon 2022 RECAP: Rafa Nadal qualifies for the quarter-finals after straight sets win against Botic van de Zandschulp... with Spaniard joined by Nick Kyrgios in last eight but Aussie Alex de Minaur loses five-set thriller
04/07/22 09:03WIMBLEDON 2022 LIVE BLOG: Nick Kyrgios wins against Brandon Nakashima while Rafael Nadal faces Botic van de Zandschulp on Centre Court later today.
Carlos Sainz secures his first EVER F1 win in chaotic British Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton secures a podium after Max Verstappen's car issues - with race overshadowed by Zhou Guanyu's horror flip
03/07/22 12:58JONATHAN McEVOY AT SILVERSTONE: Carlos Sainz won a pulsating British Grand Prix at Silverstone - after a horrifying 160mph smash to Zhou Guanyu caused a long delay to the race.
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz takes his first ever pole ahead of Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix as a rainy afternoon at Silverstone causes chaos - with Lewis Hamilton in fifth place
02/07/22 13:00Sainz kept his nerve as several rivals including world champion Max Verstappen spun on the wet track and joked afterwards: 'Spaniards normally struggle in the rain.'
Max Verstappen takes his sixth victory of the season as he holds off Ferrari's Carlos Sainz in thrilling conclusion to gripping Canadian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton taking third place
19/06/22 16:28JONATHAN McEVOY IN MONTREAL: Lewis Hamilton climbed off his physio's couch to claim third place in the Canadian Grand Prix that will act as balm in his season of torment.
Max Verstappen secures pole position in Montreal as Fernando Alonso delivers a stunning performance to join him on the front row... while Sergio Perez crashes out in Q2 to hand the initiative to his team-mate in the championship race
18/06/22 19:02JONATHAN MCEVOY IN MONTREAL: Red Bull's 24-year-old championship leader, who had looked strong throughout practice, was sure-footed on the slippery track at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Max Verstappen WINS Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku after Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz crash OUT in a disastrous double-DNF, with Sergio Perez second and George Russell taking third ahead of Lewis Hamilton
12/06/22 09:00JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAKU: The Dutchman triumphed after his Red Bull team made his success easier by shuffling Sergio Perez out of the way. Verstappen leads his garage-mate by 21 points.
Charles Leclerc takes pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Sergio Perez sneaks second ahead of Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen - while seventh-placed Lewis Hamilton avoids punishment after being probed by stewards for 'driving unnecessarily slowly'
11/06/22 13:00JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAKU: While Charles Leclerc took an emphatic pole for Ferrari, the seven-time world champion was accused of driving too slowly during Q2.
Red Bull's Sergio Perez takes the chequered flag at delayed Monaco Grand Prix after Mick Schumacher's heart-stopping crash as devastated Charles Leclerc comes fourth in his home race following Ferrari pit-stop drama
29/05/22 11:59JONATHAN McEVOY IN MONACO: Charles Leclerc was told he had finished fourth, to which he responded: 'No words, no words. Aye, aye, aye. It is early in the season, but we can't do this.'
Flying Charles Leclerc grabs pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix in a Ferrari one-two with Max Verstappen fourth, but it's more Mercedes misery with George Russell only sixth and Lewis Hamilton down in eighth
28/05/22 13:00Born and raised in the principality, the Ferrari man made no mistake on his super-charged journey to the front spot. With 13 of the last 20 winners having come from the lofty position.
Max Verstappen leads Red Bull one-two to win the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes' George Russell after Charles Leclerc's dramatic retirement... with Lewis Hamilton in fifth in stunning recovery drive after first lap puncture dropped him to 19th
22/05/22 12:00JONATHAN McEVOY: Max Verstappen took the world championship lead after storming to victory in an exciting Spanish Grand Prix that saw Lewis Hamilton produce a fine comeback drive.
Charles Leclerc bounces back from a spin to take pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix from Max Verstappen... as Lewis Hamilton only manages sixth despite Mercedes' upgrades
21/05/22 13:00JONATHAN MCEVOY IN BARCELONA: Charles Leclerc took pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix, bouncing back from a spin to put his name at the top of the pile from title rival Max Verstappen.
Ferrari upgrades could ease pressure on Charles Leclerc, there are tensions at Red Bull despite race success and it's now or NEVER for Lewis Hamilton's fast-fading title hopes - seven things to look out for at the Spanish Grand Prix
20/05/22 13:02After Red Bull's Max Verstappen won in Miami, closing the gap at the top to Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, the pressure seems to be on the leader - but Red Bull have their tensions too.
Max Verstappen leads home Red Bull one-two at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as title rival Charles Leclerc drops to SIXTH after spinning off... but Lewis Hamilton suffers another miserable weekend after struggling to 13th place
24/04/22 11:05JONATHAN McEVOY AT IMOLA: There is a danger for aging sportsmen that the clock ticks beyond midnight and the powers they could once summon are no longer theirs to command.
Max Verstappen WINS the Sprint race and will start on pole for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after overtaking title rival Charles Leclerc on the penultimate lap... while Lewis Hamilton fails to improve on 14th
23/04/22 13:30The result means Leclerc, who ended up second after being overtaken by the Dutchman late on, leads the standings by a yawning 40 points going into Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc dominates Australian Grand Prix to extend his lead at the top but it's ANOTHER disaster for Max Verstappen as he is forced to retire... and George Russell secures podium for Mercedes
10/04/22 04:09JONATHAN McEVOY IN MELBOURNE: Charles Leclerc roared to victory at the Australian Grand Prix to extend his world championship lead to 34 points.
'He's just f***ing hit me man!' Lance Stroll and Nicholas Latifi rage at each other after spectacular smash during Australian Grand Prix qualifying with both cars WRECKED
09/04/22 06:54Both the Williams of Latifi and Stroll's Aston Martin suffered serious damage in the clumsy collision during Q1 in Melbourne and a fierce blame game ensued.
Charles Leclerc takes pole position at the Australian Grand Prix to continue Ferrari's fine start to the new season after two red flags in qualifying in Melbourne... as Max Verstappen takes second and Lewis Hamilton secures fifth place on the grid
09/04/22 05:21JONATHAN McEVOY IN MELBOURNE: In an eventful qualifying session, which was twice red-flagged, drivers had to change to darker visors as the lowering sun made visibility nearly impossible.
Despondent Lewis Hamilton admits 'not much has changed since the last race' after disappointing 10th place finish in Saudi Arabia... and Mercedes ace says his team 'have a lot of work to do'
27/03/22 20:26Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished a lowly 10th place after struggling throughout the weekend in Saudi Arabia.
Defending champion Max Verstappen overtakes Charles Leclerc in with just four laps to go in Saudi Arabia to win his first race of the season - with Lewis Hamilton finishing down in 10th place
27/03/22 15:04JONATHAN MCEVOY IN JEDDAH: Max Verstappen atoned for the mishaps of Bahrain with a wonderful display to claim a dramatic victory in this desert sequel.
Sergio Perez takes the first pole position of his F1 career in Saudi Arabia as the Red Bull driver beats the Ferrari duo and team-mate Max Verstappen after Mick Schumacher's terrifying 170mph crash... and Lewis Hamilton can only manage 16th place!
26/03/22 16:11As Sergio Perez raced to pole position under the lights of the Jeddah street circuit, seven-time world champion Hamilton failed to make it out of Q1 in one of the worst qualifying displays of his F1 career.
Charles Leclerc wins the Bahrain Grand Prix in a Ferrari one-two from Carlos Sainz... as Lewis Hamilton takes a stunning podium on the LAST lap after BOTH Red Bulls retire in dramatic finish
20/03/22 13:30JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAHRAIN: Charles Leclerc won the opening Formula One race of the new era by taking victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix from Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton.
Charles Leclerc takes pole position ahead of Max Verstappen at the Bahrain Grand Prix as Ferrari FLY at the F1 season opener... but it's a disaster for Mercedes with Hamilton fifth and Russell in NINTH!
19/03/22 14:01JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAHRAIN: Lewis Hamilton could only manage fifth best in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix - a disappointing but not abysmal return in a struggling Mercedes.
Nicolas Latifi starts the new F1 season as he finished the last! Williams driver spins off the track as his tyre explodes during testing in Bahrain - months after his Abu Dhabi crash allowed Max Verstappen to pip Lewis Hamilton to the 2021 title
11/03/22 09:57Latifi was cruising round the circuit when smoke started appearing from the back of his car. Soon afterwards flames were visible around the rear brakes, and Latifi was heading back to the pits when he spun out on the track.
'It's gone completely over his head!': Red Bull chief Christian Horner insists criticism of Max Verstappen and the Abu Dhabi finale has not affected world champion... as he reveals 'EVERYTHING' will be different in 2022 with McLaren and Ferrari on the rise
07/03/22 11:21'It was epic last year and if that continues I think there's going to be some fantastic races next season. The sport has never had so much coverage and so much support - it's great to see.'
Red Bull boss Christian Horner backs sacked F1 race director Michael Masi and insists it was 'harsh' to force him out after Abu Dhabi... as he admits he DISAGREES with decision to appoint two new race control chiefs for 2022
07/03/22 10:36Horner is against the idea of WEC race director Eduardo Freitas and ex-DTM race director Niels Wittich replacing Michael Masi. He also said it was 'harsh' to dismiss the former F1 race director.
Lewis Hamilton is to blame for Michael Masi's sacking as F1 race director, says Red Bull chief Helmut Marko, as he hits out at his 'silence' and 'behaviour' which forced the man behind the Abu Dhabi drama out of his job
03/03/22 09:53Lewis Hamilton's prolonged silence after the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix played a part in Michael Masi's dismissal as F1 race director, says Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko.
Nicholas Latifi urges F1 bosses to help with social media abuse after the Williams driver hired bodyguards for a London trip after his crash contributed to Max Verstappen pipping Lewis Hamilton to the world title
22/02/22 15:34Lewis Hamilton was denied the title on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix following calls made under the safety car that this week led to the sacking of race director Michael Masi.
'We have to apply pressure to make changes:' Lewis Hamilton calls for social media platforms to target online abuse after Nicholas Latifi admitted hiring bodyguards for a London trip having indirectly denied the Brit a record eight title
20/02/22 15:02Lewis Hamilton has called on social media platforms to target those who send online abuse in the wake of the fallout of the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Williams driver Nicholas Latifi reveals he hired BODYGUARDS for London trip amid fears he could be attacked by a Lewis Hamilton fan... after receiving death threats for his part in denying the Brit an eighth world title when he crashed in Abu Dhabi
15/02/22 22:30The Canadian pranged his Williams with five laps remaining of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last December, bringing out the safety car that ultimately denied the Brit a record eighth world title.
Williams showcase striking blue livery before revealing 2022 F1 challenger at Silverstone shakedown with drivers Alex Albon and Nicholas Latifi hoping to push the legendary team back towards the top of the grid
15/02/22 17:34Williams revealed their striking new livery during an online launch on Tuesday, before later in the day showcasing their 2022 challenger as it took to the track for the first time at Silverstone.
#IStandWithLewisHamilton trends on social media as F1 fans condemn 'shocking' and 'disgusting' leaked audio of Michael Masi giving Red Bull what they wanted in last season's title decider... and call for 'cheats' to be STRIPPED of the championship
10/02/22 09:42Hamilton had held a healthy lead but a safety car was called out onto the circuit on lap 54 with just four laps left following a crash by Williams driver Nicholas Latifi that bunched the pack up.
Fresh twist in controversial Formula One championship scandal after new footage reveals Australian race director WAS influenced by Red Bull officials prior to final lap decision
10/02/22 01:51Shocking new footage shows Australian F1 Race Director Michael Masi being pushed by Red Bull officials prior to his controversial decision that cost Lewis Hamilton the championship.
FIA are 'aware' of leaked footage that shows race director Michael Masi delivering EXACTLY what Red Bull asked for as he tried justifying to Mercedes the safety car decision which handed Max Verstappen the world title over Lewis Hamilton
09/02/22 15:38Vdeo footage of a conversation between Michael Masi and sporting director Wheatley appears to provide further evidence of the race director reacting to Red Bull's demands.
'I'm back!': Lewis Hamilton FINALLY breaks his social media silence having not posted since he controversially lost the Formula 1 world championship to Max Verstappen in the final race of the 2021 season
05/02/22 19:47Lewis Hamilton had not posted since he lost out on a record-breaking eighth world title in dramatic circumstances to Max Verstappen at the final race of the 2021 season.
'How do you fight fire?': Lewis Hamilton met his match in red-hot F1 rival Max Verstappen, says David Coulthard... who lauds the new world champion for his fearless tactics during last year's historic championship battle
05/01/22 18:45Max Verstappen (left) claimed victory in an iconic F1 title battle with Lewis Hamilton (top right). And David Coulthard (bottom right) has praised him for the risky strategy which propelled him to glory.
Nico Rosberg reveals Lewis Hamilton's controversial world title defeat by Max Verstappen caused him 'incredible pain'... as Brit's former team-mate labels FIA's decision in Abu Dhabi 'strange'
01/01/22 08:57Hamilton, 36, lost the world title to Red Bull rival Verstappen, 24, in controversial fashion this month when the Dutchman overtook him on the final lap of the season finale in the UAE.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff takes fresh swipe at F1 chiefs by claiming 'inconsistent' decision-making led to controversies throughout the season
24/12/21 22:37Mercedes chief Toto Wolff claims that the controversy surrounding the finish of the season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is part of a 'wider problem' in Formula 1.
Nicholas Latifi calls out the 'extreme' abuse he has been sent since the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix... with the Williams F1 driver sent DEATH THREATS over his crash which helped Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton to the world title
21/12/21 16:20The Canadian has been subjected to abuse after his crash in Abu Dhabi sparked a controversial end to the title race, which saw Max Verstappen overtake Lewis Hamilton to win his maiden world title.
Red Bull chief Christian Horner says Mercedes' reaction to Max Verstappen's win over Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi is 'a shame', saying rivals 'made an error' with pit stop call and calling Michael Masi criticism 'excessive'
18/12/21 16:51Lewis Hamilton had appeared set for glory in Abu Dhabi, but, following the deployment of a safety car when Nicholas Latifi had crashed, Verstappen was allowed to pit for fresh tyres.
Max Verstappen reveals he battled 'massive cramp' on the final lap in Abu Dhabi as he admits he would not have pipped Sir Lewis Hamilton to the World Championship title if not for controversial safety car decision
17/12/21 10:00A safety car decision created a straight shootout between the title rivals, of which Verstappen was the victor due to his soft tyres, allowing him to pass Hamilton on the final lap.
'Did Valtteri Bottas cost Lewis Hamilton the title?': Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer says Brit's team-mate 'had a shocker' and 'went missing' to let Max Verstappen to win in Abu Dhabi, in Finn's last Mercedes race before his ousting
15/12/21 10:05Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes Hamilton's team-mate Valtteri Bottas is ultimately to blame for the Brit's loss as he 'went missing' to allow Verstappen to lead.
Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God', Lance Armstrong's drugs shame and Sandpaper-gate, which brought Australian cricket to its knees... where does Hamilton and Verstappen's contentious F1 finale rank in the history of sport's great controversies?
14/12/21 18:00Sporting history is littered with controversy and the latest high-profile dispute came in Abu Dhabi on Sunday when Max Verstappen edged Lewis Hamilton to be crowned Formula One champion.
Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz blasts 'unfair' Abu Dhabi Grand Prix restart under the safety car, saying the unique circumstances behind last lap showdown which denied Lewis Hamilton the F1 world title also 'nearly cost him a podium'
14/12/21 13:22Carlos Sainz has weighed in on the safety car row that played a massive role in deciding the Formula One world championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Team principals will NOT be able to speak to the race director next season, reveals F1 chief Ross Brawn after Toto Wolff and Christian Horner put the pressure on Michael Masi during the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
14/12/21 11:09Wolff and Horner both made their cases to race director Masi during the controversial conclusion to Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix where Max Verstappen pipped Lewis Hamilton to the world title.
REVEALED: Michael Masi broke his OWN RULES in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy... as it emerges F1 race director went against safety car precedent he set in Germany last year
14/12/21 10:21Michael Masi is facing further questions about his decision-making at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after it was revealed that the F1 race director broke his own rules to allow a controversial finish.
Who is Michael Masi? The Aussie F1 race director admitted he was 'thrown in the deep end' when given the top job two years ago... now he's accused of 'stealing' the world title from Lewis Hamilton
13/12/21 19:04The eyes of the world were firmly focused on F1 on Sunday afternoon, and even more so on race director Michael Masi after a hugely controversial end to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Mercedes could SCRAP plans for a third appeal against Max Verstappen's controversial world title triumph, with team officials 'keen to protect F1's reputation' instead of pushing for Lewis Hamilton to be awarded victory
13/12/21 10:43A hugely controversial final race in Abu Dhabi on Sunday saw the Dutchman overtake Lewis Hamilton in the last few seconds after a safety car was brought out with just a few laps to go.
Partying to the Max! Inside the new F1 champion's Abu Dhabi afterparty as Verstappen toasts his controversial last-lap win over Lewis Hamilton with girlfriend Kelly Piquet, as team Red Bull celebrate until 7am on a yacht
13/12/21 10:08Verstappen, 24, stole the world championship from rival Lewis Hamilton in the final lap of their shootout in the desert, although the manner of his victory has left Mercedes fuming with FIA chief Michael Masi.
'The guy is as consistent as the UK's lockdown rules': Furious F1 fans demand race director Michael Masi is SACKED after his controversial unlapping call handed Max Verstappen the world championship over Lewis Hamilton
13/12/21 09:37The morning after one of the most dramatic races in Formula One history and race director Michael Masi has found himself at the centre of a plot that will continue to grip motorsport.
Max Verstappen's Red Bull team 'played rough' with 'new rules' used on F1 race director Michael Masi to oust Lewis Hamilton, says Damon Hill, after a word from Christian Horner changed the official's mind on lapped cars rule
13/12/21 09:09A hugely controversial final race in Abu Dhabi on Sunday saw Verstappen overtake Hamilton in the last few seconds after a safety car was brought out with just a few laps to go.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko says 'ideal' safety car timing and Mercedes' mistakes helped Max Verstappen to his first ever F1 world title... as he heaps praise on Sergio Perez for his 'phenomenal' work in holding off Lewis Hamilton earlier in the race
13/12/21 06:18Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has put Max Verstappen's first ever Formula One world title down to 'ideal' safety car timing and two big mistakes from their rivals at Mercedes.
Outrage at Aussie motorsport official over bombshell last lap F1 call that led Max Verstappen to snatch the World Championship
13/12/21 01:39F1 race director Michael Masi was slammed, praised and given plenty of sympathy in turn over his call to allow the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to resume for one last, momentous lap on Sunday.
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Patrice Evra calls out Luis Suarez for a CAGE FIGHT, 13 years on from infamous racism row - and Man United legend even says ex-Liverpool star can BITE him
Chris Eubank Jr reacts to prospect of losing $500k for missing weight by less than one ounce, as Conor Benn sends message on necklace
EXCLUSIVE TNT Sports receive 102 complaints over 'BIASED' commentary by Rio Ferdinand and Robbie Savage in Man United's comeback win over Lyon
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Revealed: The HUGE amount that Chris Eubank Jr could lose after he failed to make weight for Conor Benn fight - after already being fined for egg-slap
Eni Aluko apologises to Ian Wright: Former footballer admits she was 'wrong' to accuse Arsenal legend of 'blocking' pathway for female pundits
New Man United WAG: Stunning British influencer who dated Kylian Mbappe is linked to £51m star after eagle-eyed fans spotted her posting from his flat
Snooker star says he is 'too LAZY' to change his playing style after reaching round two following chaotic clash at World Championship Bold statement 
Ex-Barcelona and Spain star Gerard Pique, 38, 'splits with girlfriend Clara Chia', 26, after three years together and 'third parties may be involved'
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra 'are giving each other a second chance' and 'not all is lost in their marriage', claim reports in Spain after Man City boss 'spent time in Barcelona'
Agonising moment moment snooker player loses black ball frame at World Championship with cruel slice of luck Player left a mixture of disbelief and disgust 
Jamie Vardy will LEAVE Leicester this summer and could be set for a move to the US with wife Rebekah as fairytale 13-year spell ends on a sour note
EXCLUSIVE Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work Big development 
Revealed: How stunning DAZN TV host Diletta Leotta's male colleague's wife stepped in 'to make things clear' with her over her behaviour
Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
