Mercedes admitted they might not have changed Valtteri Bottas’ power unit at Sochi had they realised how hard overtaking would be.
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Hamilton becomes first driver to win 100 Formula 1 races
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s victory in the Russian Grand Prix has made him the first driver in the history of Formula 1 to score 100 victories.
Why Mercedes’ “tactical” power unit change for Bottas could backfire
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes’ decision to fit a fresh power unit to Valtteri Bottas’ car for the second race in a row will inevitably prompt speculation the change has been made to help his team mate Lewis Hamilton.
Pit lane crash “nothing to do with pressure” of championship – Hamilton
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says his collision with the pit wall during qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix was unrelated to the championship situation.
Hamilton: We must capitalise on Verstappen’s back-of-grid start
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Mercedes must make the most of the opportunity offered by Max Verstappen starting this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid.
Hamilton “decided not to bail out any more” in fights with Verstappen – Wolff
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff expects the collisions between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will continue as the Mercedes driver has become less willing to back down.
Hamilton’s take on Verstappen is as flawed now as it was four months ago
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onIf Lewis Hamilton really believes Max Verstappen is a callow rookie who is buckling under pressure he has badly misjudged his championship rival.
Hamilton’s former team principal Dennis tips Verstappen to win title
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormer McLaren boss Ron Dennis, who brought Lewis Hamilton into Formula 1 has tipped Max Verstappen to beat him to this year’s world championship.
Verstappen rubbishes claim he’s under pressure and attacks ‘hypocrisy’ over Hamilton crash
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen poured scorn on claims he is feeling the pressure of his title fight with Lewis Hamilton, and that he ignored his potentially injured rival after their Monza collision.
Bottas prepared to “take one for the team” again in Sochi
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas is prepared to follow team orders from Mercedes to help Lewis Hamilton maximise his score in this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.
Experience teaches you to “be smart” in risky moves – Hamilton
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he has learned from experience when not to risk an overtaking move which is unlikely to succeed.
Practice start rules revised for Russian Grand Prix following Hamilton penalties
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers have been given new guidance on how they may perform practice starts at this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton was penalised during last year’s race.
Hamilton eyeing open goal after Verstappen penalty: Five Russian GP talking points
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onWill Max Verstappen lose his points lead? Will Valtteri Bottas face team orders again? Here are the Russian Grand Prix talking points.
Does F1 still have a blind spot for deliberate contact?
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 hasn’t done well at spotting ‘tactical fouls’ by drivers in the past, so would it do any better today?
Who was to blame for Verstappen and Hamilton’s collision at Silverstone?
Penalty Box
Posted onA controversial collision between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at Silverstone ended the Red Bull driver’s race. Who was at fault?
Drivers need to be discouraged from taking out rivals – Wolff
2021 F1 season
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Formula 1 drivers need to be discouraged from deliberately tangling with rivals to prevent them scoring points.
Hamilton-Verstappen crash was ‘a racing incident, no danger’ – Alonso
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso said he saw no malicious intent and no danger in the collision between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at Monza.
‘Hopefully the title isn’t decided in the barriers or the stewards’ room’ – Brawn
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 motorsport director Ross Brawn hopes title contenders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen avoid further collisions following their latest tangle at Monza.
‘Hopefully Ross’s car delivers’ says Hamilton after sprint qualifying procession
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Formula 1’s dreary sprint qualifying race yesterday shows the sport needs its new rules package which is planned for 2022.
“Two-millimetre” error with clutch caused Hamilton’s poor start
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said his poor getaway in the Italian Grand Prix sprint qualifying race was due to a mistake he made with his clutch.
