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Leclerc would "bet" on Russell winning Sakhir GP on Mercedes F1 debut
Charles Leclerc says he would “bet” on George Russell winning at the first attempt when he makes his Mercedes F1 debut at this weekend’s Sakhir GP.

Perez: Reserve role with top F1 team my ‘Plan C’ for 2021
Sergio Perez says he's open to being an F1 reserve driver in 2021 should be not be required to travel to all of the races.

Romain Grosjean reunited with rescuers on return to Bahrain F1 paddock
Romain Grosjean has returned to the F1 paddock just four days after his horrific crash in Bahrain as he was reunited with those who played a key role in saving his life.

Aitken reveals he initiated contact with Williams F1 about replacing Russell
Jack Aitken has revealed he initiated contact with Williams F1 about being George Russell’s replacement for this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix.

Bottas: Russell fight in Sakhir won’t decide who gets 2022 Mercedes F1 seat
Valtteri Bottas has dismissed suggestions that the result of this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix will determine who drives for Mercedes in 2022.

Russell reveals 2am bathroom F1 call up from Wolff, explains ‘intense 48 hours’
George Russell says it has been an “intense 48 hours” since finding out he would be replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes at F1’s Sakhir GP.

Missing out on Mercedes F1 drive for Sakhir GP “hurts” - Vandoorne
Stoffel Vandoorne admits he feels disappointed after not being called up by Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton for this weekend’s F1 Sakhir Grand Prix.

Mick Schumacher explains choice of race number 47 for debut F1 season
Mick Schumacher has chosen the number 47 to race with on his car during his debut Formula 1 season with Haas in 2021.

Fernando Alonso to drive for Renault in Abu Dhabi F1 young driver test
Renault has announced that Fernando Alonso will participate in the post-season Abu Dhabi F1 test which was originally intended for young drivers.

FIA begins investigation into Grosjean’s F1 Bahrain GP crash
F1’s governing body, the FIA, begins its investigation into Romain Grosjean’s horrific accident in Bahrain, with findings expected to be published in 6-8 weeks.

Schumacher ready to replace Grosjean for early F1 debut in Abu Dhabi if required
Mick Schumacher would be ready to stand in for Haas regular Romain Grosjean and make his F1 debut early in Abu Dhabi if needed.

Romain Grosjean leaves hospital three days after huge Bahrain GP smash
Romain Grosjean leaves hospital three days after his enormous Bahrain Grand Prix accident as he seeks a return to action for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finale

Russell will use unexpected Mercedes F1 chance to “become a better driver”
George Russell says he will use his opportunity to drive for the Mercedes F1 team to “become a better driver” and return to Williams “even stronger” than before.

Mick Schumacher gets 2021 Haas drive for debut F1 season
Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time F1 world champion Micahel, will make his grand prix debut with Haas in 2021.

OFFICIAL: George Russell to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for F1 Sakhir GP
Williams driver George Russell steps up to the Mercedes AMG F1 team in place of Lewis Hamilton for this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix

Jack Aitken gets Williams F1 debut in Sakhir GP, replaces Mercedes-bound Russel
Jack Aitken will join Haas stand-in Pietro Fittipaldi in making his F1 debut during this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix, replacing the Mercedes-bound George Russell at Williams

Lewis Hamilton odds-on for BBC SPOTY award after nomination is confirmed
Lewis Hamilton is confirmed as one of six candidates for the 2020 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award and emerges as immediate odd-on favourite to win
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Romain Grosjean ‘saw death coming’ in Bahrain crash, wants Abu Dhabi return
Romain Grosjean says he 'wants to end his F1 career in a different way' by returning to the Haas for the 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix F1 finale

Hamilton ‘feeling OK’ after COVD-19 diagnosis, ‘devastated’ to skip Sakhir GP
Lewis Hamilton says he is 'feeling OK' as he makes his first statement following the news he has contracted coronavirus and will miss the Sakhir Grand Prix as a result

Lewis Hamilton to miss F1 Sakhir GP after positive COVID-19 test
F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton will miss this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix after testing positive for coronavirus.

Nikita Mazepin signs ‘multi-year’ F1 deal to race for Haas
Nikita Mazepin has signed a “multi-year” deal to race for the Haas team and will make his F1 debut in 2021.

Valtteri Bottas hoping his luck ‘evens out’ after two punctures in Bahrain F1 GP
Valtteri Bottas says he hopes his bad luck in F1 'evens out' after suffering two punctures in the Bahrain Grand Prix.

F2 title contender Callum Ilott confirms he has missed out on F1 seat for 2021
F2 championship contender Callum Ilott has announced that he will not be on the F1 grid next year, having missed out on a seat.

Fittipaldi to replace Grosjean at Sakhir GP for F1 debut
Pietro Fittipaldi will make his F1 debut with Haas at the Sakhir Grand Prix as a substitute for the injured Romain Grosjean.