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Hamilton recommends Mercedes to Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton is following Mercedes' pursuit of Max Verstappen with interest and says he would fully recommend the move to his former rival.
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Formula One
Russell confident he'll be at Mercedes in 2026
George Russell said the chances of him not driving for Mercedes in 2026 are "exceptionally low" despite team boss Toto Wolff showing an interest in signing Max Verstappen.
Formula One
Defiant Verstappen guarded over Mercedes speculation
Max Verstappen again refused to be drawn on ongoing speculation he might leave Red Bull for Mercedes in 2026.
Motor Sports
How to watch 2025 F1 British Grand Prix: ESPN schedule
It's time for the 2025 British Grand Prix! Will Lewis Hamilton repeat his 2024 win? Check out how to watch this weekend's action on ESPN.
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What to know ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Round 12 of the 2025 Formula 1 season is at Silverstone, as it hosts the British Grand Prix and celebrates 75 years of the pinnacle of motorsport.
News
Antonelli handed British GP grid drop for Max crash
Kimi Antonelli has been handed a three-place grid penalty for next weekend's British Grand Prix for causing a collision with Max Verstappen in Austria.
News
Verstappen on Antonelli crash: 'Just unlucky'
Max Verstappen was taken out of Red Bull's home race at the Austrian Grand Prix after Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli crashed into his car on the opening lap.
austria grand prix
Austrian GP recap: Results, highlights as Norris wins
Follow live build-up of the Austrian Grand Prix from 1 p.m. Sunday, with the race from 2 p.m. BST.
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Formula 1
Horner: Verstappen 'annoyed' by Mercedes 'noise'
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has claimed recent speculation linking Max Verstappen to Mercedes has "annoyed" the four-time world champion.
News
Verstappen to Mercedes? Wolff confirms interest
Toto Wolff has confirmed that Mercedes is exploring the possibility of signing Max Verstappen in the future.
Motor Sports
Russell suggests Mercedes still want Verstappen
George Russell has suggested his contract renewal talks with Mercedes are being held up because the team are still keen to sign Formula One champion Max Verstappen.
Max Verstappen
Formula 1
How to watch 2025 F1 Austrian Grand Prix: ESPN schedule
It's time for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix! Will George Russell defend his 2024 title? Check out how to watch this weekend's action on ESPN.
Motor Sports
Formula 1 racing: Key facts on drivers, teams, venues, more
Formula 1 has excited audiences around the world since its inception in 1950. Dig into history, records, and other fun facts on the competition now.
Formula One
How do F1 penalties work? Rules for warnings, fines, more
Penalties can shake up the entire trajectory of an F1 race. Check out more information on warnings, reprimands, fines, suspensions, and more now.
Mercedes
Formula One
Russell: Penalty guidelines 'useful step' by FIA
Mercedes driver George Russell on Thursday welcomed a move by Formula 1's governing body to publish penalty guidelines ahead of an Austrian Grand Prix where Red Bull's Max Verstappen remains at risk of a race ban.
Mercedes
Formula One
What are Russell's chances of securing back-to-back wins in Austria?
The "Unlapped" podcast crew assesses Mercedes' chances of a win in Austria, with George Russell looking to go back to back after victory in Canada.
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What to know ahead of the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix
Formula 1 heads into round 11 in Spielberg as McLaren's Oscar Piastri remains championship leader - will the Austrian Grand Prix provide any upsets?
Mercedes
Formula One
Antonelli passes his final exams to graduate
Formula 1 rookie Kimi Antonelli passed his final exams to graduate from high school back home in Italy just like he's been passing other cars on tracks around the world: without trouble.
Mercedes
Formula One
Could George Russell join Aston Martin?
Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson discuss the possibility of George Russell joining Aston Martin.
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Formula One
Wolff: Red Bull's Canada appeal 'embarrassing'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has labelled Red Bull's attempt to protest George Russell's victory at the Canadian Grand Prix as "petty" and "embarrassing."
Mercedes
Formula One
George Russell 'striving for more' in second half of F1 season
Mercedes driver George Russell speaks on his hopes for the rest of the season after his first win of the year at the Canada Grand Prix.
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Mercedes
Formula One
Antonelli: F1 podium 'better than I imagined'
Andrea Kimi Antonelli said achieving his first Formula 1 podium was better than he imagined, and a feeling that can't be bought.
Motor Sports
Russell keeps win, Red Bull protest rejected
George Russell kept his Canadian Grand Prix victory after a late Red Bull appeal came to nothing on Sunday night.
Motor Sports
Russell wins in Canada as McLarens crash
George Russell won a Canadian Grand Prix that exploded into drama when Lando Norris collided with title rival and teammate Oscar Piastri.
Motor Sports
Verstappen irked over 'childish' penalty point digs
A visibly irritated Max Verstappen said the "childish" focus on his penalty points situation was "already pissing me off."
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