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Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone offered to ‘pay the difference’ so Mercedes could sign Lewis Hamilton
Ex-F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has claimed he encouraged Mercedes to sign Lewis Hamilton, and even offered to “pay the difference” to ensure the deal happened.
Lewis Hamilton’s 2022 earnings revealed - it’s $17m less than 2021
Lewis Hamilton is the 17th highest-earning athlete in the world in 2022 - but has pocketed a lot less than in 2021.
Ex-F1 driver David Coulthard says Red Bull and Christian Horner are “sensitive to any criticism”
Ex-F1 driver David Coulthard says that Red Bull and their team principal Christian Horner are “sensitive to any criticism” they receive.
Lewis Hamilton on Mick Schumacher as third driver: “His father Michael and Mercedes closely connected”
Lewis Hamilton has described Mick Schumacher as a “great talent” and remembered Michael Schumacher’s legacy at Mercedes.
‘I would do it differently’ - Why Max Verstappen won't copy father Jos Verstappen
Max Verstappen has admitted he would adopt a different approach to his own father - Jos Verstappen - when raising his kids in the future.
Top F1 teams accused of using “loopholes” to exploit cost cap
Mercedes and Red Bull have been accused of exploiting “loopholes” within the F1 cost cap regulations in order to keep hold of staff.
The four F1 drivers Audi should target as their new development driver
Audi Formula Racing CEO Adam Baker says the organisation wants to sign an ‘experienced’ F1 development driver by the end of 2023.
The “great mystery” of Daniel Ricciardo’s decline...
Daniel Ricciardo enters the New Year no longer as an F1 driver - and the people he leaves behind still can’t explain what happened.
Is Carlos Sainz worried about Charles Leclerc’s relationship with Ferrari’s new team boss?
Carlos Sainz insists he’s not concerned about Charles Leclerc’s good relationship with new Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur.
Toto Wolff reveals Mercedes’ bouncing F1 2022 car was ‘breaking’ engine
Toto Wolff has revealed the violent bouncing Mercedes experienced with their F1 2022 car was so extreme it was “breaking” their engines.
F1 drivers voted for Driver of the Year - but Lewis Hamilton doesn’t take part
Max Verstappen, George Russell and co provided a fascinating insight by voting for their own Driver of the Year but Lewis Hamilton didn’t take part.
Lewis Hamilton on new contract: “Sometimes you wake up and have this feeling: ‘I don't want to do this anymore’”
Lewis Hamilton has admitted having doubts about extending his F1 career - but has said “there's definitely more I want to achieve”.
30 more horsepower for Ferrari? First details of F1 2023 cars emerge
With the 2023 F1 season fast approaching, speculation is rife about the new cars ahead of their launches next month.
“He’s God” - Ricciardo recalls battle with ‘intimidating' Schumacher
Daniel Ricciardo has picked out his duel with seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher as one of his best drives in F1.
Ferrari “banned” from meeting about 2026 regulations - and have lost $55m in sponsors income
Ferrari’s preparations for the new F1 season are off to a terrible start - they were reportedly barred from a crucial meeting about the 2026 regulations, then lost $55m in income from sponsors.
Nico Rosberg’s verdict on 2022 - it’s bad news for Lewis Hamilton
Nico Rosberg named Lewis Hamilton as the fourth-best F1 driver of 2022 - behind teammate George Russell.
Will the FIA’s new F1 team entry “process” annoy Toto Wolff and Mercedes?
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has requested an “expressions of interest process” to be launched for new teams to potentially enter F1.
Three times Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton went wheel-to-wheel in F1
With Michael Schumacher celebrating his 54th birthday today, Crash.net takes a look back at three memorable battles with fellow seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton.
Why rejecting Haas has boosted Daniel Ricciardo’s pay-off from McLaren
Daniel Ricciardo has reportedly maximised his pay-off from McLaren by choosing to reject Haas.
Toto Wolff lashes out at Red Bull: “People” have “reputational” damage
Toto Wolff has hit out at Red Bull by claiming their reputations have suffered after the F1 cost cap scandal.
Lewis Hamilton: Winning felt “empty” - warning to Max Verstappen: “I know how hard it is”
Lewis Hamilton has explained the unusual feeling of constant success in F1, and why his worst-ever season has re-lit his fire to challenge Max Verstappen again.
Charles Leclerc would ‘relish’ three-team title fight in F1 2023
Charles Leclerc is hopeful Mercedes are serious contenders next year meaning F1 has a three-team fight for the title in 2023.
Toto Wolff vows Mercedes will come back in ‘more potent form’ in F1 2023
Toto Wolff believes Mercedes will be back in “a more potent form” in F1 2023 as the team looks to return to fighting for world titles.
Christian Horner’s ‘frightening’ warning to Max Verstappen’s F1 rivals with quality he's "never seen before"
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says it is “quite frightening” to think about what Max Verstappen could yet achieve in F1.