Hamilton could sign new F1 deal with Mercedes in “days” June 13, 2023 Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton could sign a new contract this week, according to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. The Brit’s £40m-a-season deal runs out at the end of this season and the signature of the 38-year-old will be a high value item. “It is going to happen soon, and we are talking [...]
Lights out: F1 Arcade secures tens of millions for global expansion June 12, 2023 A Formula 1 competitive gaming chain, founded by hospitality heavyweight Adam Breeden, has secured £30m in funding from investors to fuel its expansion globally. The concept, F1 Arcade, launched last year in St Paul’s, London and merges simulator racing with cocktails and food. The sport has grown in popularity in recent years, largely made popular [...]
Formula 1: Hamilton ‘flat out’ motivated at Mercedes despite Red Bull win June 4, 2023 Seven-time world champion Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has said he is “flat out” motivated at Mercedes despite Max Verstappen winning his third consecutive F1 race yesterday in Barcelona. The Dutch reigning world champion Verstappen’s win ensured that Red Bull maintained their 100 per cent winning record so far this season after seven races. The [...]
Verstappen: We can win every Formula 1 race this season June 1, 2023 Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has said his Red Bull team can win every race on the calendar in 2023. He and his teammate Sergio Perez, between them, are yet to slip up in 2023 ahead of this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. Verstappen said: “How it looks at the moment, I think we can [...]
It’s time to ditch the Monaco Grand Prix from Formula 1 May 26, 2023 It’s that time of year again when the super rich scramble for the best spot in Monaco’s Port Hercule – many of whom aren’t there to watch some of the world’s best Formula 1 drivers, but to simply say they were there. The super yachts line up like sardines in an overpriced tin, paying for [...]
Imola Formula 1 grand prix OFF over flooding in Italy May 17, 2023 This weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has been called off due to flooding at the track in Imola. Water levels have been rising throughout the week with the track near Bologna separated from the River Santerno by a mere fence. F1 president Stefano Domenicali said: “The decision that has been taken is the right one [...]
No boos please, I’m driving: Max Verstappen hits back at Miami Grand Prix jeers May 8, 2023 Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen insists he was only booed at the Miami Grand Prix because he is successful. Verstappen underlined his and Red Bull’s dominance with a third win in five races this season in Florida on Sunday. But the Dutchman’s race was soured by audible jeers aimed towards him both at the [...]
Recap: The sport stars at the Met Gala May 7, 2023 The Met Gala is an event in New York City where the stars of the globe come together to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum. Among this year’s dazzling list of Met Gala invitees were a group of iconic sports stars. See their outfits below. Who went to the Met Gala? Ex-Formula 1 driver Daniel [...]
DCMS chair reiterates need for sanctions on Russians amid ex-F1 driver Mazepin’s case May 4, 2023 The acting chair of a key parliamentary committee has reiterated the need for sanctions on Russian sportspeople amid news former F1 driver Nikita Mazepin is challenging the UK Foreign Secretary to overturn his. Mazepin and his father Dmitry were sanctioned by the UK, European Union and Canada as part of wide-reaching measures taken after Russian [...]
Jenson Button: ‘Lewis Hamilton will stick around for eighth F1 title fight’ May 3, 2023 Jenson Button has backed former McLaren-Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to stay in Formula 1 and win more world titles. Hamilton has reportedly pondered his future since coming within less than a lap of winning a record eighth crown in 2021, only to have the Drivers’ Championship controversially snatched away from him by Red Bull rival [...]