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Red Bull junior driver Ticktum wins McLaren F1 test

LONDON (Reuters) – Red Bull junior driver Dan Ticktum put McLaren in an awkward position on Sunday after winning a coveted award that includes a Formula One test drive and simulator role with the Woking-based team. Macau Formula Three Grand Prix winner Ticktum... More »

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Hamilton recognizes title affected his performance

Formula One – F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – November 26, 2017. British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes AMG GP crosses the finish line. REUTERS/Valdrin Xhemaj/Pool ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Lewis Ham... More »

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Bottas makes Hamilton settle for second in F1 finale

Formula One – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – November 26, 2017 Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas celebrates with the trophy after winning the race REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Valtteri Bottas won the Abu ... More »

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Hamilton mourns end of good-looking era for F1

FILE PHOTO: Britain Formula One – F1 – British Grand Prix 2016 – Silverstone, England, Britain, July 8, 2016. The halo safety device on Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel’s car during practice. Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers / Livepic / File Photo ABU DHABI... More »

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Hamilton and Vettel already fixated on five

Formula One F1 – Japanese Grand Prix 2017 – Suzuka Circuit, Japan – October 7, 2017. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates pole position in qualifying next to Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel of Germany. REUTERS/Toru Hanai ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Formula One’... More »

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I went to Brazil for a bath, says McLaren reserve Norris

(Reuters) – A canceled Formula One tire test meant McLaren reserve Lando Norris effectively flew all the way from Britain to Brazil this week just to take a bath. The 18-year-old, racing in this weekend’s Macau F3 race, told reporters he was soaking in the bat... More »

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Hamilton takes fourth title despite collision

An ecstatic Lewis Hamilton became Britain's first four-times Formula One world champion on Sunday after fighting back from last place following an opening-lap collision with arch-rival Sebastian Vettel at the Mexican Grand Prix. More »

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Hamilton wins U.S. GP but made to wait for title

Mercedes won the Formula One constructors' title for the fourth year in a row on Sunday but Lewis Hamilton was made to wait despite cruising to a U.S. Grand Prix victory at one of his favorite circuits. More »

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Mercedes celebrate toughest title yet

Mercedes joined a select group of teams to have won the Formula One constructors' championship for four years in a row on Sunday and recognized it as their toughest title yet. More »

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Hamilton on the hunt despite F1 title lead

Lewis Hamilton says there will be no easing off the throttle even if he does not have to win another race after Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix to secure a fourth Formula One title. More »

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Ferrari to make changes after engine failures

Ferrari will make changes to improve the quality of components after both of the Formula One team's cars suffered engine failures in Malaysia at the weekend, chairman Sergio Marchionne said on Monday. More »

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Mercedes must not drop the ball now, warns Wolff

Mercedes will see Ferrari's Singapore self-destruction as a warning, even as they revel in Lewis Hamilton's sudden 28-point lead, that anything can happen in Formula One and nothing can be taken for granted. More »

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Hamilton slashes Vettel`s lead to one point

F1 – Formula One – British Grand Prix 2017 – Silverstone, Britain – July 16, 2017 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates his win on the podium Lewis Hamilton won his home British Grand Prix for the fourth year in a row on Sunday while a penultimate-lap puncture s... More »

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Motor racing: Keeping Bottas looks a `no-brainer`, says Wolff

F1 – Formula One – British Grand Prix 2017 – Silverstone, Britain – July 16, 2017 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates his win with Valtteri Bottas (R), Billy Monger (L) and his team Keeping Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes next season looks an obvious decision but ... More »

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Motor racing: Hamilton aims for Silverstone four-timer

Britain Formula One – F1 – British Grand Prix 2016 – Silverstone, England – 10/7/16 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates with his team after winning the race Lewis Hamilton will head to Silverstone for this weekend’s British Grand Prix with the circuit as much ... More »

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New contract is up to Vettel, says Ferrari boss

Formula One – F1 – Austrian Grand Prix 2017 – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria – July 9, 2017 Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel celebrates his second place on the podium after the race Reuters/Dominic Ebenbichler Ferrari have told Sebastian Vettel he just has to sig... More »

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Hamilton on top in Austrian GP practice

Formula One – F1 – Austrian Grand Prix 2017 – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria – July 7, 2017 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton during practice Reuters/Dominic Ebenbichler Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes on top of the timesheets in first practice for... More »

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Motor racing: Mansell skeptical of Mercedes `underdogs` claim

FILE PHOTO: Former Formula 1 world champion Nigel Mansell poses for photographs after being presented with his Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) medal at Buckingham Palace in London February 14, 2012. REUTERS/Yui Mok/pool Formula One world cha... More »

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Hamilton faster than ever in first Monaco practice

Formula One – F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Monaco – 25/05/2017 – Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in action during the first free practice session. REUTERS/Max Rossi Lewis Hamilton lapped faster than ever at Monaco as the Mercedes driver and Ferrari’s championship leader ... More »

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Motor racing: Bottas can turn it up to 11 in Spain

Formula One – F1 – Hungarian Exhibition Race – Budapest, Hungary – 01/05/17 – Mercedes Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland waves before the exhibition race. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo Valtteri Bottas can add his name to one of Formula One’s longest sequ... More »

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Hamilton and Mercedes throw down gauntlet

Formula One – F1 – Australian Grand Prix – Melbourne, Australia – 24/03/2017 Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain laps the circuit during the first practice session. REUTERS/Jason Reed Three-times world champion Lewis Hamilton dominated practice at the se... More »

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Bottas out to make the most of dream chance at Mercedes

FILE PHOTO: Britain Formula One – F1 – 2017 Mercedes Formula One Car Launch – Silverstone – 23/2/17 Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas poses during the launch Reuters / Eddie Keogh Livepic Valtteri Bottas is determined to make the most of his “dream” opportunity after ... More »

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Motor racing: Hamilton is still the man to beat

Formula One – F1 – Test session – Barcelona-Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain – 9/3/17. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in action. REUTERS/Albert Gea Last season was the one that got away for Lewis Hamilton and the triple Formula One world champion is not prepar... More »

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Motor racing: F1`s `other Brit` senses a chance to shine

Formula One – F1 – Test session – Barcelona-Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain – 1/3/17. Renault’s Jolyon Palmer in action. REUTERS/Albert Gea Jolyon Palmer, by his own admission, did not make much of a mark on Formula One last season. More »

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Mercedes wrap up first test with Hamilton absent

Britain Formula One – F1 – 2017 Mercedes Formula One Car Launch – Silverstone – 23/2/17 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton during the launch Reuters / Eddie Keogh Livepic Formula One world champions Mercedes called an early end to their first pre-season test on Thursday... More »

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Raikkonen puts Ferrari on top after test day two

Formula One – F1 – Test session – Barcelona-Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain – 28/02/17. Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen in action. REUTERS/Albert Gea Kimi Raikkonen put Ferrari on top of the timesheets after the second day of Formula One’s pre-season testing o... More »

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This may hurt, says Hamilton as F1 gets back on track

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives before Emporio Armani Autumn/Winter 2017 women collection show during Milan’s Fashion Week in Milan, Italy February 24, 2017. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton is expecting to f... More »

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Alonso says Mercedes contacted him after Rosberg quit

Journalists use their mobile phones to photograph McLaren’s new MCL32 Formula One car at its launch in Woking, Britain, February 24, 2017. REUTER/Alan Baldwin Fernando Alonso said on Friday that Mercedes contacted him after Formula One world champion Nico Rosb... More »

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Mercedes shrug off talk of Australia protest

Britain Formula One – F1 – 2017 Mercedes Formula One Car Launch – Silverstone – 23/2/17 Mercedes’ Executive Director Toto Wolff during the launch Reuters / Eddie Keogh Livepic Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has shrugged off fears of a potential protest against ... More »

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Bottas blown away by new Mercedes at windy Silverstone

Britain Formula One – F1 – 2017 Mercedes Formula One Car Launch – Silverstone – 23/2/17 Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas in action during the launch Reuters / Eddie Keogh Livepic Valtteri Bottas drove a Mercedes Formula One car for the first time on Thursday and desc... More »

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Brazilian designer wins Hamilton helmet challenge

Formula One – F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 27/11/2016 – Mercedes’ Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the race. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed A competition to design Lewis Hamilt... More »

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Exclusive: F1 boss Mallya sees no grounds for extradition

Britain Formula One – F1 – British Grand Prix 2016 – Silverstone, England – 8/7/16Vijay Mallya during the press conference. Action Images via Reuters / Matthew ChildsLivepic Vijay Mallya, the one-time billionaire who co-owns the Force India Formula One team, s... More »

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Rosberg warns Bottas about Hamilton rivalry

Formula One – F1 – Italian Grand Prix 2016 – Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy – 4/9/16Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg crosses the line to win the raceReuters / Max Rossi Retired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg has warned his Mercedes replacement Valtteri... More »

Technical head Lowe could follow Rosberg out of Mercedes

Formula One – Grand Prix of Europe – Baku, Azerbaijan – 17/6/16 – Mercedes AMG Formula One technical chief Paddy Lowe looks on during the first practice session. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov Picture Supplied by Action Images Technical head Paddy Lowe could be about ... More »

Hamilton off the hook as Mercedes start driver search

Formula One – F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 27/11/2016 – Mercedes’ Formula One driver, Lewis Hamilton of Britain gives thumbs up at his fans during driver’s parade. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Mercedes will not ... More »

Factbox: Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg

Formula One – F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 26/11/2016 – Mercedes’ Formula One driver Nico Rosberg of Germany is seen at the pit lane during the third practice session. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah Factbox on Formu... More »

Moss regains unwanted F1 record after Rosberg title

Formula One – F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 27/11/2016 – Mercedes’ Formula One driver, Nico Rosberg of Germany celebrates after winning the Formula One 2016 Drivers’ World Championship . REUTERS/Ahmed Jadalla... More »

Rosberg takes Formula One title from Hamilton

Formula One – F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 27/11/2016 – Mercedes’ Formula One driver Nico Rosberg of Germany drives during the race. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Germany’s Nico Rosberg celebrated his first Formu... More »

Hamilton hands over title as a winner

Formula One – F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 27/11/2016 – Mercedes’ Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the race. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed The podium celebration was muted, an... More »

Hamilton freezes pet bulldog`s sperm

Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain plays with his pet dog Roscoe in the paddock Formula One racetrack in Monza September 5, 2013. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini Lewis Hamilton’s pet bulldog Roscoe, who occasionally accompanies the triple Formula... More »

Hamilton chills as others provide the thrills

Formula One – F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Circuit of Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil – 13/11/2016 – Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton of Britain sprays champagne during the victory ceremony after winning the race. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker Lewis Hamilton chilled while other... More »

Team by team analysis of Brazilian Grand Prix

Formula One – F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Circuit of Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil – 13/11/2016 – First placed Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, second placed and teammate Nico Rosberg of Germany and third placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the ... More »

Massa says tearful farewell to home fans

Formula One – F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Circuit of Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil – 13/11/2016 – Williams’ Felipe Massa of Brazil wears his country’s flag over his shoulders as he waves to fans after the race following his withdrawal due to car problems. REUT... More »

Hamilton win takes Formula One title battle down to last race

Formula One – F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Circuit of Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil – 13/11/2016 – Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton of Britain raises his trophy during the victory ceremony after winning the race. REUTERS/Nacho Doce Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton ... More »

Ricciardo gives Butler the boot

Formula One F1 – U.S. Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S., 23/10/16. Third placed finisher Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia celebrates as actor Gerard Butler drinks Red Bull from Ricciardo’s racing shoe during the ceremony af... More »

Hamilton haunted by failure even in triumph

Formula One F1 – U.S. Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S., 23/10/16. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton of Britain rubs his eyes following his victory as second placed finisher and teammate Nico Rosberg of Germany (L) and third placed Red Bull’s Da... More »

Hamilton cuts Rosberg`s F1 lead with 50th win

Formula One F1 – U.S. Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S., 23/10/16. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton of Britain raises his victory trophy as second placed finisher and teammate Nico Rosberg of Germany (L) and third placed Red Bull’s Daniel Ricci... More »

Lizard adds to Formula One`s track menagerie

Formula One – Singapore Grand Prix – Marina Bay, Singapore – 17/9/16 Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg of Germany in action during third practice. REUTERS/Edgar Su Formula One acquired an exotic addition to its list of wildlife hazards on Saturday after a large monitor l... More »

Hamilton plans to come out fighting in Malaysia

Formula One – Singapore Grand Prix – Marina Bay, Singapore – 17/9/16 Mercedes’ driver Nico Rosberg of Germany (L) celebrates pole position with Mercedes’ driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain after qualifying. REUTERS/Jeremy Lee Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton... More »

Christmas comes early for Hamilton at Spa

Belgium Formula One – F1 – Belgian Grand Prix 2016 – Francorchamps, Belgium – 28/8/16 – Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton of Britain waves on the podium after the Belgian F1 Grand Prix. REUTERS/Yves Herman FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Christmas came early for wor... More »

Magnussen escapes serious injury in heavy crash

Belgium Formula One – F1 – Belgian Grand Prix 2016 – Francorchamps, Belgium – 28/08/16 – Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg of Germany leads the race at the start of the Belgian F1 Grand Prix. REUTERS/Yves Herman FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Kevin Magnussen suffered... More »

Rosberg eases to victory in chaotic Belgian GP

Belgium Formula One – F1 – Belgian Grand Prix 2016 – Francorchamps, Belgium – 28/8/16 – Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg of Germany celebrates on the podium after the Belgian F1 Grand Prix. REUTERS/Yves Herman By Abhishek TakleGerman Nico Rosberg steered clear of the ch... More »

Hamilton savors Canada win after Monaco blow

MONTREAL Lewis Hamilton put Monaco misery behind him on Sunday with a controlled Canadian Grand Prix victory that sent the Formula One world champion 17 points clear of Mercedes team mate and title rival Nico Rosberg. The Briton’s fourth victory in seven races... More »

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Rosberg must speed up to beat ‘slow’ Hamilton

LONDON (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg may not have lost the plot, as some suggested in the wake of his outburst against Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton at Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix, but he is feeling the heat. The German’s accusation that the world champion had ... More »