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Mercedes is supported by a ‘fast’ car: We’ve got everything to play for

Following Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas’ performances in Saturday’s Sprint Qualifying, Toto Wolff believes “anything is possible” at the Brazilian Grand Prix. After a “encouraging” Sprint Qualifying in Sao Paulo, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff believes that “all is to play for” at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton stormed through the field from the […]

Hamilton, according to Horner, is a threat: “He can still win this race”

Lewis Hamilton is still a contender for victory in Brazil, according to Christian Horner of Red Bull. Despite beginning the race from 10th on the grid, Red Bull’s Christian Horner isn’t ruling out the possibility of Lewis Hamilton challenging for victory in Sunday’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix. After being disqualified from Friday qualifying due to […]

In Brazil, Hamilton defeats Verstappen with a decisive win

Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes won the Brazilian Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who started 10th on the grid. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes has won the Brazilian Grand Prix, surging to the front from 10th on the grid to record his 101st career victory and cut the gap on Max Verstappen in the […]

Verstappen isn’t worried about his team’s loss to Hamilton: “We’ll bounce back”

Max Verstappen of Red Bull stated that his car lacked the speed to keep Lewis Hamilton in Brazil. After being beaten by Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in Brazil, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has vowed to win the next three races of the 2021 Formula One World Championship. Verstappen, who had led for the majority of the […]

Hamilton was amazed: “I never thought we’d be able to close the gap on Verstappen like that”

Lewis Hamilton closed off a memorable weekend by winning the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, despite starting in P10, after a strong performance in Saturday’s Sprint race. After what he described as the “hardest weekend I’ve had” in Brazil, Lewis Hamilton couldn’t believe he’d managed to close the gap on Max Verstappen in the Drivers’ standings. […]

Verstappen deserved a time penalty, says Wolff

Toto Wolff of Mercedes was shocked that Max Verstappen was not penalized for pushing Lewis Hamilton off the track at Interlagos. Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team boss, expressed surprise that Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was not penalized for his contentious defense of Lewis Hamilton, which resulted in both drivers going off the track. On […]

Verstappen defends his driving ability: “I think it was fair!”

In his recent battle with Lewis Hamilton during the Brazilian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen believes he was absolutely fair. During Sunday’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Max Verstappen believes he did nothing wrong when he went wheel-to-wheel with title contender Lewis Hamilton. On Lap 48 of 71, Verstappen and Hamilton collided into Turn 4, with Verstappen […]

For the Brazilian Grand Prix, Bottas takes pole ahead of Verstappen

Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes has won pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix after winning the Sprint Qualifying event. Valtteri Bottas has won the Interlagos Sprint Qualifying race, securing pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday. Bottas chose the more aggressive Soft tyre compound for the 24-lap race after being given free […]

Bottas is delighted after his tyre gamble secures him pole position

After winning the Sprint race on Saturday, Valtteri Bottas will start the Brazilian Grand Prix on pole position on Sunday. The Mercedes driver believes that starting on Soft tyres was a good decision in the end. Valtteri Bottas admits that starting the Sprint Qualifying race on Soft tyres at Interlagos was a risk, but he […]

Hamilton surprised by his recovery following a ‘devastating’ penalty

Lewis Hamilton improved from 20th to fifth place in the Interlagos Sprint Qualifying race, which he was pleased with. After a “devastating” penalty, Lewis Hamilton was amazed at how quickly he recovered during Saturday’s Sprint Qualifying race ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, rising from 20th to fifth. Hamilton led qualifying at Interlagos on […]