Lewis Hamilton 'had title taken away from him', says new team-mate George Russell
Lewis Hamilton had an eighth world title «taken away from him» by the errors made by officials at the final race of last year, George Russell says.
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Mercedes faces $4.8m FIA entry fee for F1 2022
As part of an F1 restructuring in 2013 to help boost the income of F1's governing body, teams have faced high entry fees to take part in the world championship.
F1 news LIVE: Lewis Hamilton opens up on retirement, Russell makes partnership comment
The new F1 season is just weeks away with the FIA announcing Michael Masi was dismissed as race director on Thursday, just hours before Mercedes' car launch. Mercedes had reportedly lobbied for Masi's removal following the events which occurred at Abu Dhabi in the season finale.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff thinks it was right to remove Michael Masi as Formula One's race director.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has welcomed the move from world motor sport’s governing body to make changes at the top of Formula One. The FIA has removed Michael Masi from his position as race director after the Australian was caught up in huge controversy surrounding his handling of the 2021 season finale in Abu Dhabi, which saw Red Bull’s Max Verstappen win the title ahead of Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.
Refreshed Hamilton ready for new F1 season
Lewis Hamilton says he is ready to fight for titles in the coming Formula One season after working through the controversial loss of the drivers' championship in the final race of last year.
Abu Dhabi result must stand despite Michael Masi removal says Karun Chandhok
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky pundit Karun Chandhok has said that the result in Abu Dhabi last year that saw Max Verstappen win the world title on the final lap must stand, even if Michael Masi has now been removed as Race Director.
Wait till you see me this year, warns fired up Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton said he had never seriously considered stepping away from Formula One following last season's controversial finale and warned rivals he was heading into the 2022 campaign in better shape than ever.
WTCR Trophy all set for 2022 as exciting changes are made
WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup promoter Discovery Sports Events is excited to announce the continuation of the hugely successful WTCR Trophy in 2022. Introduced to great acclaim ahead of the 2020 season, the WTCR Trophy gives drivers competing without the financial support of a customer racing department the opportunity to chase their share of the glory through the provision of separate points and a title. Although the WTCR is a category for teams rather than manufacturers, some drivers enjoy the support of car brands.