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Valtteri Bottas takes Friday practice double for Spanish Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton... as Lance Stroll crashes in morning session at Catalunya
10/05/19 10:33
Valtteri Bottas kept a slight edge over Lewis Hamilton after completing a Friday practice double to go quickest ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Bottas leads the world championship by just one point from his Mercedes team-mate heading into this weekend's race at the Circuit de Catalunya following his win at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix last time out. Mercedes recorded a fourth consecutive one-two in Baku and continued to dominate in Barcelona, with Hamilton battling back from a poor morning session to help the Silver Arrows end Friday's running one-two....read
F1 GUIDE - All you need to know for Spanish Grand Prix 2019
05/05/19 15:30Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for Spanish Grand Prix 2019 including date, time and channel plus circuit overview, winners and odds.
Sebastian Vettel urges Ferrari to 'pick it up' as Mercedes threaten to dominate title race
28/04/19 22:42Sebastian Vettel has warned Ferrari to raise their game in order to stop Lewis Hamilton from running away with the championship.
Valtteri Bottas retakes championship lead from Lewis Hamilton after winning Azerbaijan Grand Prix... as Mercedes take yet ANOTHER one-two
28/04/19 13:50JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAKU: Lewis Hamilton was torn between two sides of his personality: the clean racer he almost always is on one hand, and his ultra-competitive spirit on the other.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix, RESULT: Valtteri Bottas holds off Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes take fourth consecutive one-two finish
28/04/19 10:42Valtteri Bottas secured victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton. Sebastian Vettel claimed third place for Ferrari in Baku.
'I am stupid!' Charles Leclerc furious at throwing away Azerbaijan Grand Prix pole with crash as Valtteri Bottas pips Lewis Hamilton in Mercedes front row following thrilling qualifying session
27/04/19 15:17JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAKU: Charles Leclerc, the new fizzing star of Formula One, cursed himself into the chilly Baku night after pranging his Ferrari as he was poised to take pole position.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, RESULT: Lewis Hamilton pipped by Valtteri Bottas for pole position at Baku after Charles Leclerc crashes
27/04/19 12:00Valtteri Bottas navigated his Mercedes through a chaotic qualifying session to claim an unexpected pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc crashed out.
Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel lead way in final practice as Ferrari go full second quicker than rivals in final practice for Azerbaijan Grand Prix
27/04/19 11:04Ferrari threw down the gauntlet in final practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after as Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel went a full second quicker than all their rivals.
Charles Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two in Friday practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after morning running was heavily disrupted by loose drain cover
26/04/19 14:58Charles Leclerc and Ferrari led the way in practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Friday, after the day was disrupted when a loose drain cover wrecked George Russell's Williams.
Lewis Hamilton warns Ferrari that Charles Leclerc could rebel if they continue to sideline him
25/04/19 17:01The Scuderia are favouring four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel over the 21-year-old who is in his first season in red and only second in F1. That policy was made explicit in China.
F1 GUIDE - All you need to know for Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2019
23/04/19 08:49Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2019 including date, time and channel plus circuit overview, winners and odds.
Sebastian Vettel is in danger of becoming Ferrari's No 2 behind Charles Leclerc… the Italian giants face an awkward mess as they trail Mercedes again
15/04/19 07:38JONATHAN MCEVOY - F1 COLUMN: Sebastian Vettel's nightmare scenario, the one that would end his career in grand prix racing, is to carry No 1 status at Ferrari in nothing but name.
'We made the right choice': Ferrari defend team orders to allow Sebastian Vettel to pass Charles Leclerc during Chinese Grand Prix
15/04/19 05:25Ferrari have stood by their decision to hand Sebastian Vettel preferential treatment in Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix. Leclerc had been reluctant to move aside for his team-mate.
Esteban Ocon's slightly awkward grid walk and Mercedes' magnificent 'double stack' pit stop - THINGS YOU MISSED from the Chinese GP
14/04/19 09:20Hamilton claimed his second win of the season as he steered his Mercedes to victory in China. Aside from the racing, there were a few other odd moments you may have missed.
Chinese Grand Prix, F1 race RESULT: Relive action as Lewis Hamilton beat Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas and Ferrari struggled in 1,000th GP
14/04/19 04:57The 1,000th Formula One Grand Prix took place in China. Mercedes continued to dominate in the 2019 season so far, with Lewis Hamilton victorious and Valtteri Bottas in second place.
'I am not going to be in Formula One as long as Bernie was that's for sure': Sebastian Vettel refuses to commit future to F1 after Ecclestone claimed Ferrari driver could throw in the towel
13/04/19 11:26Sebastian Vettel has refused to commit his future to Formula One after Bernie Ecclestone suggested the four-time world champion could be ready to throw in the towel.
F1 qualifying, RESULT – Chinese Grand Prix: Relive the action as Valtteri Bottas beats Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton for pole in 1,000th GP
13/04/19 04:58The 1,000th Formula One Grand Prix is here, and it takes place at the Shanghai International Circuit in China. Relive all the qualifying action here, where Valtteri Bottas took pole position.
Ferrari could switch priority from Sebastian Vettel to Charles Leclerc in F1 championship if German continues to be out-performed by team-mate
12/04/19 09:48Sebastian Vettel still has priority at Ferrari in 50-50 situations but that could change if team-mate Charles Leclerc continues to find himself quicker, team boss Mattia Binotto said on Friday.
Lewis Hamilton spins out on first lap of Chinese Grand Prix second practice as Valtteri Bottas sets the pace ahead of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen
12/04/19 06:10Valtteri Bottas provided Mercedes with hope that they will be able to take the fight to Ferrari this weekend after leading the way in practice at the Chinese Grand Prix.
'All it takes in F1 is just one good race, so if he wins in China, then off he'll go': Nico Rosberg does not think Sebastian Vettel's troubles are terminal
10/04/19 13:33Vettel will contend Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix having failed to win a race in nearly eight months. The German faces questions over his No 1 status at Ferrari.
F1 GUIDE - All you need to know for Chinese Grand Prix 2019
09/04/19 12:05The third race of F1 2019 season takes place in China and will be Formula One's 1000th race. Sportsmail provide you with all you need to know including date, time, channel, odds and more
'I didn't hesitate, I just went for it': Charles Leclerc ignored radio orders not to pass Ferrari team-mate Sebastian Vettel at Bahrain Grand Prix
02/04/19 17:52Monaco-born 21-year-old Charles Leclerc ignored radio orders to stay behind four-time world champion Ferrari team-mate Sebastian Vettel for two laps at the Bahrain Grand Prix, according to reports.
'Sebastian is a true world champion': Lewis Hamilton backs rival Vettel to respond to latest mistake after Ferrari driver spins during Bahrain Grand Prix
01/04/19 14:06Vettel spun his Ferrari while battling for second place with Hamilton at Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix - his fourth similar malfunction in the last 10 races.
Sebastian Vettel's errors suggest sustained beatings from Lewis Hamilton have taken their toll... his legacy will not match that of the Brit (nor even Fernando Alonso)
01/04/19 11:13JONATHAN MCEVOY - F1 COLUMN: It may be that Sebastian Vettel will rediscover his poise and confidence. Or perhaps he is so wounded that we have already seen the last of his best days.
Ferrari engine problems cost 21-year-old Charles Leclerc his first ever Formula One race victory as Lewis Hamilton capitalises to win Bahrain Grand Prix
31/03/19 16:48JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAHRAIN: It was cruel luck on Leclerc who was composure itself for most of the evening. His cry came over the radio as he leaked a nine-second lead in a lap or two.
F1 LIVE - Bahrain Grand Prix - Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel aim for one-two finish after qualifying gives them front row lock-out at Sakhir
31/03/19 13:27Charles Leclerc will start in pole position after being fastest in qualifying and will be looking to become 108th Grand Prix winner in F1 history. Sportsmail will provide live coverage of Bahrain Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc becomes second youngest driver to claim pole position ever as revamped Ferrari secure front row lock-out in Bahrain qualifying
30/03/19 16:08JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAHRAIN: Charles Leclerc shook up Ferrari – and the world championship dynamic – by beating team-mate Sebastian Vettel to pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
F1 qualifying, RESULT- Bahrain Grand Prix - Charles Leclerc becomes second youngest to claim pole in F1 history as Lewis Hamitlon can only take third
30/03/19 14:00Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc will come into Bahrain GP qualifying with confidence after finishing one-two in both practices. Sportsmail provides live F1 coverage at Sakhir Circuit.
Vettel the heir to lion Mansell... Ferrari star Sebastian grows a moustache just like former world champion Nigel ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix
29/03/19 22:30Trampled by Hamilton's brilliance last season, and with the expectations of pre-season form having evaporated in the opening round in Melbourne, Vettel requires a quick riposte in Bahrain.
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel fastest in second practice for Bahrain GP ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc
29/03/19 13:21Sebastian Vettel finished ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc as Ferrari's bid to relaunch their championship challenge began in perfect fashion in Bahrain.
F1 points 2019: Drivers and Constructors' table - Lewis Hamilton lands sixth world championship following second place finish in Texas
17/03/19 07:16Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes looked to continue their dominance of F1, and the Silver Arrows managed to fend off a charge from Red Bull and Ferrari to retain both championships.
Sebastian Vettel admits to lacking confidence in Ferrari car after disappointing practice run ahead of Australian Grand Prix
15/03/19 12:39Sebastian Vettel sounded an early alarm bell for Ferrari at Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, saying he was lacking confidence in his car after a disappointing run in Friday practice.
'I think it will happen': Bernie Ecclestone backs Sebastian Vettel to win Ferrari world title that 'F1 needs'
13/03/19 22:34JONATHAN MCEVOY IN MELBOURNE: Bernie Ecclestone, a keen gambler, has a word of investment advice: put your money on Sebastian Vettel for the Formula One world title.
Sebastian Vettel sets the fastest winter testing lap on morning of final day... as Mercedes finally show pace with Valtteri Bottas landing their quickest time in pre-season
01/03/19 12:19Ferrari laid down a marker on the final morning of pre-season testing, as Sebastian Vettel left it until the final hour to go top of the timesheets ahead of Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas.
Sebastian Vettel walks away from 150mph crash after F1 testing mishap for Ferrari
27/02/19 11:18The four-time world champion appeared to have been the victim of a damaged front wing that caused him to veer off at the right-handed turn three and hurtle into the barriers.
Sebastian Vettel goes fastest in first morning of winter testing as Ferrari storm out the blocks... but title rival Lewis Hamilton will take to the track in the afternoon in Barcelona
18/02/19 12:23JONATHAN McEVOY IN BARCELONA: Sebastian Vettel began his quest to wrest the world title off Lewis Hamilton by posting a startlingly fast time on the first morning of pre-season testing.
New year, same old Sebastian? F1 winter testing begins in Barcelona as Vettel takes to the Circuit de Catalunya track... before suffering a spin just an hour into the session
18/02/19 10:40With every F1 team having now unveiled their car ahead of the 2019 season, or at least a livery design, pre-season testing has finally got underway in Barcelona.
Mick Schumacher – son of legendary Michael – wins Race of Champions battle against four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel
21/01/19 15:48Mick Schumacher, son of legendary Formula One star Michael, showed off his burgeoning talent in beating Sebastian Vettel at the Race of Champions. He then lost in the quarter-finals.
Nico Rosberg claims Sebastian Vettel has 'made all the mistakes' in F1 title battle but must now win in Abu Dhabi to stop Lewis Hamilton's momentum
24/11/18 16:24Vettel had the edge over Hamilton at the start of the summer in the championship, but since winning the British Grand Prix he has only won one of the last 10 races.
Sebastian Vettel goes fastest with a track record in final practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix, keeping Lewis Hamilton off the top of the timesheet
10/11/18 15:54Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel kept Mercedes off the top of the timesheets with a track record time in final practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday.
'2009 was the worst one, the lowest point': Sebastian Vettel says losing title to Brawn was worse than being beaten by Lewis Hamilton this year
08/11/18 15:39'I have been three times now in a position like that with '17, '09 and this year. Probably '09 was the worst one, the lowest point,' the German told reporters at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Thursday.
'Ferrari haven't supported Sebastian in the same way Mercedes back Lewis Hamilton': David Coulthard insists Vettel has been let down by his team
31/10/18 17:17EXCLUSIVE BY BEN NAGLE IN MEXICO CITY: Sebastian Vettel's failed F1 title bid was hindered by Ferrari's costly strategic decisions throughout the season, according to ex-driver David Coulthard.
Sebastian Vettel congratulates Mercedes, Fernando Alonso mixes with marshalls and Daniel Ricciardo starts a wave... FIVE things you missed from the Mexican Grand Prix
29/10/18 00:59All the spotlight will be on Lewis Hamilton but there was plenty of other talking points following the Mexican Grand Prix, here are five things you may have missed from the race.
US Grand Prix, F1 qualifying RESULT: Lewis Hamilton storms to pole as Sebastian Vettel's three-place grid penalty sees him start in fifth
20/10/18 19:02Lewis Hamilton put himself in pole position to wrap up his fifth world championship title by qualifying fastest for the US Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel admits he 'should have done better' this season with rival Lewis Hamilton on brink of title win
18/10/18 23:06Sebastian Vettel recognised on Thursday that he and Ferrari had made mistakes this season.The German is 67 points behind Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton
'Sebastian Vettel's biggest enemy is himself': Flavio Briatore claims Ferrari star has wasted having 'quickest car' in title fight with Lewis Hamilton
10/10/18 13:37Flavio Briatore has joined the criticism aimed at Sebastian Vettel as his hopes of winning a fifth world championship nosedived at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
'He needs to be shown a little more respect': Lewis Hamilton defends rival Sebastian Vettel after his latest error moves Brit one step closer to fifth title
09/10/18 08:43Lewis Hamilton has said Sebastian Vettel deserves more respect after moving to defend his championship rival after he made his seventh significant error of the season.
'There is still a chance,' Sebastian Vettel refuses to quit in title fight with Lewis Hamilton despite being 67 points adrift with just four races left
08/10/18 15:39Hamilton's sixth win in seven races at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday leaves the Brit with a chance of claiming the drivers' crown at the next race held in the United States.
'I didn't expect him to fade away' Lewis Hamilton surprised by Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's slump as he closes in on fifth F1 title
07/10/18 12:06Lewis Hamilton has been shocked by Sebastian Vettel's dramatic decline after his rival's calamitous crash in the Japanese Grand Prix left the Briton on the brink of world championship glory.
'He didn't give me any room!' Sebastian Vettel insists Max Verstappen was to blame for their collision at Japanese Grand Prix
07/10/18 11:36Sebastian Vettel has defended his lunge on Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix that robbed him a chance of at least a podium and all but ended his title hopes.
'I'm not blaming anybody': Sebastian Vettel holding no grudges as Ferrari tyre gamble backfires to leave him in ninth on the grid for Japan Grand Prix
06/10/18 12:18Sebastian Vettel defended Ferrari's gamble to send him out on intermediate tyres on a dry track during qualifying for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix even though the move to leave him ninth on the grid.
Lewis Hamilton accuses stewards of giving title rival Sebastian Vettel easy ride ahead of Japanese Grand Prix
05/10/18 21:30JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SUZUKA: The defending champion, who dominated practice for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, pointed to a flashpoint in last weekend's race in Russia.
'This is my favourite track in the world': Sebastian Vettel insists he will go out and enjoy Japanese Grand Prix despite Lewis Hamilton's sizeable lead
04/10/18 14:25Vettel has triumphed just once since winning at Silverstone in July, and is now relying on an implosion from Hamilton to beat the Mercedes driver to a fifth world championship.
Lewis Hamilton lays down warning to championship rival Sebastian Vettel by setting blistering pace in final practice
29/09/18 10:39Hamilton, who holds a 40-point title lead over the Ferrari driver, set a new track record of one minute and 33.067 seconds at the Sochi Autodrom in the final practice session, laying down a marker to rivals.
Lewis Hamilton goes quickest in second practice in Sochi as Ferrari title rival Sebastian Vettel struggles to assert dominance and finishes fifth
28/09/18 09:53Lewis Hamilton made amends for a sub-par first practice as he went fastest in second practice for the Russian Grand Prix with his championship rival Sebastian Vettel forced to settle for fifth.
'I wasn't convinced we would make it to the end of the race' Sebastian Vettel questions Ferrari strategy after nursing his car to third in Singapore
16/09/18 21:37Sebastian Vettel placed the blame at Ferrari’s door after he fell 40 points behind Lewis Hamilton following a strategy error in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton wins Singapore Grand Prix to extend lead over Sebastian Vettel at the top of the drivers' championship to 40 points
16/09/18 14:05JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SINGAPORE: Brit held off the challenge of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who finished second, while Sebastian Vettel was third as Ferrari again made hard work of strategy.
'I think my biggest enemy is me': Sebastian Vettel admits mistakes are costing him crucial points in F1 title battle with Lewis Hamilton
13/09/18 15:29Sebastian Vettel believes Ferrari are their own worst enemy in the title race but is confident he can overhaul Lewis Hamilton in the title battle if he and the team avoid making any major mistakes.
Sebastian Vettel's errors have cost him an incredible 125 points against Lewis Hamilton... so where has the Ferrari star thrown away his championship chances in the last two years?
03/09/18 13:12But how many of Vettel's high profile incidents are his fault? Sportsmail looks at the Ferrari driver's on-track dramas over the last two seasons and assesses whether he has been unfortunate or careless.
Lewis Hamilton's dream is to drive for Ferrari… they should have broken the bank to replace Sebastian Vettel with the Brit last summer
03/09/18 11:19JONATHAN MCEVOY's F1 COLUMN: Hamilton drove like a prince to win the Italian GP and then comported himself as a model victor should. No gloating, just hats off to Ferrari the challenge.
'Lewis didn't leave me any space and I had no choice': Sebastian Vettel seethes over decisive collision as he blames Hamilton for first-lap crash at the Italian Grand Prix
02/09/18 21:30The incident occurred as Hamilton moved ahead on the outside line at the fourth bend and the pair clashed. Vettel spun, leaving Hamilton free to take second place and eventually the race win.
Kimi Raikkonen stuns Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton in Italian Grand Prix qualifying after becoming oldest pole sitter in 24 years
01/09/18 14:15JONATHAN McEVOY AT MONZA: Kimi Raikkonen produced Formula One’s fastest lap ever to take pole position for the Italian Grand Prix to the flag-wavering, hollering delight of the home faithful.
Italian Grand Prix, F1 qualifying RESULT: Kimi Raikkonen stuns Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton to pip both to Monza pole position
01/09/18 11:28Formula One hits its penultimate stop of the European season as the Italian Grand Prix hosts the 14th round of the world championship. Follow all the Monza qualifying action here.
Sebastian Vettel builds on Friday advantage to go fastest in final practice for Italian Grand Prix
01/09/18 11:04Ferrari's hopes of ending an eight-year wait for pole position at the Italian Grand Prix were boosted after Sebastian Vettel emerged quickest in the final practice session.
Sebastian Vettel fastest in second practice with Lewis Hamilton trailing Ferrari duo in third at Italian Grand Prix
31/08/18 11:21In second practice at the Italian GP, Sebastian Vettel set a best lap of one minute and 21.105 seconds at the Temple of Speed. Lewis Hamilton finished in third.
Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen mobbed by fans as Ferrari stars ramp up for the Italian Grand Prix
31/08/18 08:02Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen were mobbed by fans as they arrived for their home race at Monza on Thursday afternoon.
Sebastian Vettel aiming for a triumphant Ferrari homecoming at Italian Grand Prix after Spa success
29/08/18 09:49Sebastian Vettel can tighten the screw on Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari's home Italian Grand Prix this weekend and write a new entry in the record books.
Charles Leclerc has miraculous escape after Fernando Alonso's car flies up and bounces on top of him in first corner smash at Belgian Grand Prix before Sebastian Vettel wins to cut Lewis Hamilton's lead in the championship standings to 17 points
26/08/18 14:37JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SPA: The 'halo' — a metal frame protecting the cockpit and weighing 1st 1lb yet able to hold the weight of a double-decker bus — made the first save of its F1 involvement.
Lewis Hamilton dismisses F1 title talk despite opening 24-point lead over Sebastian Vettel with win in Hungary: 'I don't believe there is ever a time when you think you have got your hand on the championship'
30/07/18 05:45Lewis Hamilton insists he does not have one hand on the Formula One championship despite striking a major psychological blow to Sebastian Vettel in the title race.
The key issues as Formula One reaches summer break: Sebastian Vettel looks short of top class with Lewis Hamilton in command of race for world title
29/07/18 21:30Formula One has reached its summer break with Lewis Hamilton in command of the race for the world title. But what are the major issues when the action resumes in Belgium on August 26?
Lewis Hamilton is king of the track as he cruises to sixth Hungarian Grand Prix win and goes on summer holiday with biggest points gap to Sebastian Vettel this season as German finishes second
29/07/18 14:51JONATHAN McEVOY AT THE HUNGARORING: Lewis Hamilton will take a 24-point lead into Formula One’s summer break after winning the Hungarian Grand Prix, his fifth victory of the year.
Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Formula One stars arrive in Budapest for Hungarian Grand Prix
26/07/18 12:23Vettel will be looking to close the gap on Hamilton in the drivers' championship this weekend following a dramatic German Grand Prix last Sunday.
'Surely one of the darkest moments of his whole career': Nico Rosberg reflects on disappointment for Sebastian Vettel after Lewis Hamilton's victory in German Grand Prix
23/07/18 14:21Lewis Hamilton's former rival Nico Rosberg has poured further salt on Sebastian Vettel's wounds by claiming the Ferrari driver is battling the 'darkest moment' of his career.
German Grand Prix proves what we knew for a year - Lewis Hamilton is better under pressure than his Ferrari title rival Sebastian Vettel
23/07/18 12:08JOE DOWNES AT HOCKENHEIM: Vettel blew a huge chance in front of home fans. The German arrived with an eight-point lead over Hamilton and all the momentum.
'It was a small mistake but big disappointment': Sebastian Vettel sorry to Ferrari after gaffe that saw him crash out of the German Grand Prix
22/07/18 21:45JOE DOWNES AT HOCKENHEIM: His error and Lewis Hamilton's remarkable victory mean he leaves trailing the Briton by 17 points with 10 races remaining, starting in Hungary next weekend.
German Grand Prix 2018, RESULT: Lewis Hamilton wins dramatic race after Sebastian Vettel crashes into barrier leaving him in tears
22/07/18 11:00Lewis Hamilton faces the toughest task of the season so far at Hockenheim as he tries to keep pace with championship leader Sebastian Vettel. Follow it all with Sportsmail.
Lewis Hamilton's world title defence in tatters as he is forced to PUSH car after hydraulic failure in Hockenheim qualifying... and emotional champion pens four-page Instagram statement to explain 'crazy' actions
21/07/18 13:32JOE DOWNES: Lewis Hamilton's world title defence is in tatters after his Mercedes broke down in qualifying for the German Grand Prix and Sebastian Vettel took pole position.
Lewis Hamilton determined to exploit 'weakness' in Sebastian Vettel after bumper new £80m Mercedes contract
20/07/18 16:46After sealing a new £80million deal with Mercedes until 2020, Lewis Hamilton believes he can overhaul Sebastain Vettel's eight-point lead at the top of the Formula One standings.
Sebastian Vettel shrugs off neck pain to 'fight like a lion' as he claims British Grand Prix victory at Silverstone
08/07/18 19:58Despite suffering from a neck injury throughout the weekend, the German overtook title rival Lewis Hamilton at the start of Sunday's race to set him on course for a first win at Silverstone since 2009.
Lewis Hamilton pips Sebastian Vettel to land record sixth British Grand Prix pole position at Silverstone
07/07/18 14:19JONATHAN McEVOY AT SILVERSTONE: On his knees like an altar boy at prayer, Lewis Hamilton paid homage to the Mercedes he had just driven to pole position for the British Grand Prix.
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
