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Hamilton wants people to go vegan to “save our planet”
Lewis Hamilton has said he feels “like giving up on everything” in a series of social media posts to raise awareness about climate change as he urges his followers to become vegan.
F1 reaches agreement for Miami Grand Prix venue at new circuit
Formula 1 has announced it has reached an agreement in principle for a new venue for the mooted Miami Grand Prix which will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Steiner: No short-term light at the end of the tunnel for Haas
Haas Formula 1 team boss Guenther Steiner was left to bemoan another frustrating weekend for the American squad at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Alexander Albon starting to feel more comfortable in Red Bull F1 car
Alexander Albon says he now feels more comfortable driving Red Bull’s 2019 Formula 1 car and believes his progress was reflected in his strong performance at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Mercedes will give drivers ‘equal opportunity’ in F1 title fight
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas will be given “equal opportunity” to win the 2019 Formula 1 title.
Sebastian Vettel does not see Suzuka pole as qualifying breakthrough
Sebastian Vettel does not feel his pole position effort at the Japanese Grand Prix has acted as a breakthrough after his recent struggles in Formula 1 qualifying sessions.
F1 to keep three-day weekend format, tweaks set for Friday
Formula 1 sporting chief Ross Brawn has confirmed the sport will retain its current three-day race weekend format, though Friday’s running is set to be revised.
Vettel calls for traditional F1 chequered flag after Suzuka error
Sebastian Vettel believes Formula 1 should use a traditional chequered flag rather than an electronic system to avoid a repeat of the error that occurred during the Japanese Grand Prix.
Gasly “very stupid” in late Japanese GP clash, says Perez
Sergio Perez has called Pierre Gasly “very stupid” after the pair clashed on the final lap of Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix. Perez and Gasly came together at Turn 2 on the final tour after Perez had attempted to pass the Toro Rosso driver around the outside.
Sainz: Beating a Ferrari, fighting Red Bull ‘felt like a victory’
Carlos Sainz Jr says being able to beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in the Japanese Grand Prix made him “very proud” of the progress made by the McLaren Formula 1 team.
Kevin Magnussen found qualifying crash “quite embarrassing”
Haas Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen described his crash in qualifying as “quite embarrassing” and was left to rue the mistake which ruined his Japanese Grand Prix weekend.
FIA investigating Japanese GP chequered flag error
The FIA will investigate why the Japanese Grand Prix ended a lap early after a system glitch led to the chequered flag light display panel being shown too soon. Sunday’s race was meant to last 53 laps but the chequered flag light appeared one lap early, on Lap 52.
Mercedes: Two-stopping Lewis Hamilton was “50-50 call”
Mercedes’ decision to two-stop Formula 1 championship leader Lewis Hamilton during the Japanese Grand Prix was a “50-50 call”, according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Lando Norris downplays Albon run-in: ‘He made a decent move’
McLaren’s Lando Norris downplayed his run-in with Alexander Albon during the Japanese Grand Prix, saying the Red Bull driver “made a decent move” despite initially appearing to complain about the aggressive overtake.
Japanese GP: Leclerc shoulders blame for Verstappen clash
Charles Leclerc has held his hands up for the collision with Max Verstappen at the start of the Japanese Grand Prix which wrecked both their races.
FIA deems Racing Point protest against Renault admissible
The FIA has accepted Racing Point's protest against both of Renault's cars in the Japanese Grand Prix over its brake-bias system, deeming the claim to be admissible ahead of a full investigation.
Leclerc penalised for driving Ferrari F1 car in “unsafe condition”
Charles Leclerc has been hit with a host of time penalties for staying out and driving his Ferrari Formula 1 car in an “unsafe condition” during the Japanese Grand Prix.
Racing Point lodges protest against Renault's cars at Suzuka
Racing Point has lodged a protest against both of Renault's cars following Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Bottas: I was concerned Hamilton would stay out
Valtteri Bottas feels his only major worry during his charge to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix came when Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton had the opportunity to switch his strategy to a one-stop while leading.
Hamilton frustrated by Mercedes strategy
Lewis Hamilton felt with “better guidance” and a strategy switch Mercedes could have targeted a 1-2 at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Mercedes dedicates sixth straight F1 title triumph to Niki Lauda
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has dedicated winning its sixth consecutive constructors’ world championship at the Japanese Grand Prix to the late Niki Lauda.
Kubica: Williams taking decisions without telling me
Robert Kubica has vented his frustration at Williams for “decisions taken before qualifying without even letting me know” as his time at the British squad begins to end on a bitter note.
Sebastian Vettel ‘played Ferrari’s advantage’ in Lewis Hamilton duel
Sebastian Vettel says taking advantage of Ferrari’s straight-line speed advantage over Formula 1 rival Mercedes was “key” to staying ahead of Lewis Hamilton in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Verstappen questions FIA after branding Leclerc "irresponsible"
Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen says Charles Leclerc’s driving at the start of the Japanese Grand Prix was “irresponsible” as the pair clashed on the opening lap.