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Unclear if Hamilton can return in Abu Dhabi as F1 contract talks delayed again
Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff remains cautious about the prospect of Lewis Hamilton returning to action for the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP as contract talks get put on hold again.
Romain Grosjean says burns to left hand could prevent return for final F1 race
Romain Grosjean admits the burns sustained to his left hand in his horrific Bahrain GP crash could prevent him from returning for what looks set to be the final F1 race of his career in Abu Dhabi.
Russell downplays “deceiving” pace after dominating Friday F1 practice
George Russell believes he isn’t the man to beat going into qualifying despite topping both Friday F1 practice sessions for the Sakhir Grand Prix.
Verstappen labels Sakhir's sector two as “dangerous” after F1 traffic problems
Max Verstappen admits he’s not enjoying driving Bahrain's ‘outer circuit’ due to the short nature of it causing traffic issues in Friday F1 practice.
Mercedes F1 sub Russell fastest again in Sakhir GP FP2, Bottas only 11th
Mercedes F1 substitute George Russell stays on top of the timesheets in Bahrain as Valtteri Bottas struggles to P11.
‘It’s Red Bull or the bench’ - Horner confirms no AlphaTauri F1 return for Albon
Alex Albon will face a year on the F1 sidelines if he fails to secure his Red Bull drive for 2021, with team boss Christian Horner confirming he will not return to AlphaTauri.
Wolff: Russell and Bottas not in ‘shoot-out’ for 2022 Mercedes F1 seat
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists that George Russell and Valtteri Bottas are not in a “shoot-out” over a seat with the team for the 2022 F1 season.
2020 F1 Sakhir Grand Prix: Practice - As it happened
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COVID-19 positive Hamilton “not great” - Mercedes F1 boss Wolff
F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is “not great” after testing positive for COVID-19, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
George Russell tops Sakhir GP first practice on Mercedes F1 debut
George Russell makes flying start to life at Mercedes by setting the pace in the opening practice session for F1’s Sakhir GP.
Ferrari chief F1 designer Simone Resta to join Haas in 2021
Ferrari F1 chief designer Simone Resta will relinquish his role at the Italian squad in order to join the technical department at Haas in 2021.
Fittipaldi admits ‘surreal’ F1 debut “not under the best circumstances”
Pietro Fittipaldi will fulfil his lifelong dream of racing in F1 in Bahrain, but he admits his opportunity has not come “under the best circumstances”.
Vettel will teach Schumacher 'everything I know' ahead of F1 debut
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel says he will do his best to try and help Mick Schumacher prepare for his F1 debut next season.
'They stay with you' - Kvyat says images of Grosjean’s F1 crash hard to forget
Daniil Kvyat admits he found it difficult to return to his F1 car and complete the Bahrain GP following Romain Grosjean’s horrific accident.
Verstappen expects “very tough” Sakhir F1 GP despite Hamilton’s absence
Max Verstappen doesn’t expect this weekend’s Sakhir F1 Grand Prix to be any easier despite Lewis Hamilton being absent after testing positive for COVID-19.
Sainz “willing” to drive for Ferrari in Abu Dhabi young driver F1 test
McLaren’s Carlos Sainz says he would be “very willing” to drive for Ferrari during the post-season F1 test in Abu Dhabi as he is contractually free to do so.
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.