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Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes never discussed Q3 F1 towing tactics
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes never discussed using towing tactics in qualifying for Formula 1’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

"Nicely executed" F1 tow doesn't explain full gap to Hamilton - Verstappen
Max Verstappen believes he gained one-tenth from Sergio Perez’s slipstream on his first run of Q3 in Formula 1 qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Valtteri Bottas forced to revert to older F1 engine in Abu Dhabi qualifying
Valtteri Bottas has revealed that he had to change to an older power unit ahead of Formula 1 qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to reliability concerns.

F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Lewis Hamilton outpaces Max Verstappen in final practice
Lewis Hamilton outpaced Formula 1 title rival Max Verstappen in final practice ahead of the championship-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Red Bull doesn’t want Max Verstappen to change F1 approach despite criticism
Red Bull do not want Max Verstappen to change his approach to Formula 1, despite the criticism he has faced amid his title fight against Lewis Hamilton.

F1 drivers launch campaign to encourage vaccination against COVID-19
Formula 1’s drivers have come together in a campaign urging people to get vaccinated and help end the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why new Abu Dhabi F1 kerbs had Pirelli fearing Qatar repeat
Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli's concerns have led to changes to some "aggressive" new kerbs that were installed on the revised Abu Dhabi circuit.

Red Bull “lacking a bit of pace” in F1 title decider - Verstappen
Max Verstappen has conceded that Red Bull is “lacking a bit of pace” relative to Mercedes after Friday practice for Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Horner: Hamilton and Mercedes behind F1 ‘narrative’ to pressure Verstappen
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner says Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have played a part in pushing a “narrative to put pressure” on Max Verstappen.

Ferrari hasn't held talks with Todt amid F1 return 'speculation'
Mattia Binotto says Ferrari hasn’t held talks with Jean Todt over a return to the team once his tenure as FIA president ends.

Bad call in Abu Dhabi would make “mockery” of F1 stewarding - Horner
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has warned that a poor call from Formula 1’s stewards at the world championship-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix would “make a mockery of the policing of the world championship”.

F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton tops FP2 from Ocon, Verstappen fourth
Lewis Hamilton led the way in second practice ahead of Formula 1’s championship showdown at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Rival F1 team bosses Wolff and Horner shake hands ahead of title showdown
Formula 1 rival bosses Toto Wolff and Christian Horner have seemingly put their feud behind them with a handshake prior to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title showdown.

Mercedes not planning F1 engine change for Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi
Mercedes has no plans to introduce a fresh Formula 1 power unit into Lewis Hamilton’s pool for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen fastest in opening practice at Abu Dhabi F1 finale
Max Verstappen set the pace in opening practice for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of his Formula 1 title showdown with Lewis Hamilton.

Vettel: Schumacher F1's GOAT no matter how many titles Hamilton wins
Sebastian Vettel would still consider Michael Schumacher to be the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time even if Lewis Hamilton went on to win five more world championship titles.

Russell hails “exceptional” Hamilton for taking fight to “far superior” Red Bull
George Russell has praised future Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton for his recent run of performances in Formula 1, describing them as “pretty exceptional”.

Why Bottas has “mixed feelings” about his Mercedes F1 career
Valtteri Bottas has admitted that he has “mixed feelings” about his five-year tenure in Formula 1 with Mercedes.

FIA serves points deduction warning ahead of F1 title decider
FIA race director Michael Masi has issued a reminder to Formula 1 title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton that points could be deducted at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Sainz urges F1 title rivals to keep it clean for ‘image of the sport’
Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz has urged championship rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton to keep their Formula 1 title fight clean for “the image of the sport”.

Hamilton and Verstappen unfazed by prospect of F1 title-deciding clash
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton isn’t concerned about the prospect of losing this year’s drivers’ championship to Max Verstappen because of a race-ending incident.

Max Verstappen’s view of Mercedes/Hamilton changed ‘not in a positive way’
Max Verstappen says his opinion of Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes has changed “not in a positive way” over the course of their season-long battle for the Formula 1 world championship.

Verstappen driving “one step ahead of everyone”, deserves F1 title - Alonso
Fernando Alonso believes Max Verstappen has been driving “one step ahead of everyone” during the 2021 Formula 1 season, claiming he’s more deserving than Lewis Hamilton of this year's drivers’ title.

‘Unfair I’m treated differently’ to other F1 drivers - Verstappen
Max Verstappen has claimed he is being “treated differently” to other Formula 1 drivers after being hit with penalties in Saudi Arabia he felt were unfair.