F1 practice LIVE: Bahrain GP lap times as Max Verstappen tops Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton struggles
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen claims 'I don't think we need a full report' over 2021 season controversy
Max Verstappen has said that ‘I don’t think we need a full report’ regarding last season’s controversial finale. The 2021 championship was decided on the last lap of the final race in Abu Dhabi, when the decision was taken to allow Verstappen to challenge Lewis Hamilton after the end of the safety car. There was controversy as many believe that the rules were not correctly followed, with accusations that F1 race director Michael Masi had elected to create the most exciting ending to the season he could.
Hamilton to pay 50,000 euros after gala absence
MANAMA :Lewis Hamilton will pay 50,000 euros ($55,340)to help a disadvantaged student into motorsport, Formula One's governing body said on Friday after discussing the seven times world champion's absence from last year's gala awards.
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F1 champion Verstappen laughs off claims Mercedes lacks pace
SAKHIR, Bahrain: Formula One champion Max Verstappen gave a sarcastic answer Friday when asked if rival Mercedes lacks pace heading into the season’s opening race in Bahrain on Sunday. Verstappen set the fastest time in preseason testing for Red Bull last week, with Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes teammate George Russell expressing doubts about the car’s speed. “I think they’ll be dead last, according to their comments,” a deadpan Verstappen said ahead of the first practice session later Friday.
Gasly, Leclerc and Sainz goes tops in Bahrain GP practice
Lewis Hamilton was only seventh in first practice for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix as Pierre Gasly finished fastest.
Lewis Hamilton off the pace as action gets under way in Bahrain
Lewis Hamilton was only seventh in first practice for Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix as Pierre Gasly finished fastest.