Singapore GP: George Russell set for pitlane start
George Russell will start the Singapore Grand Prix from the pitlane this afternoon after Mercedes opted to fit him with a totally new power unit.
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Carlos Sainz Leads Ferrari One-Two As Max Verstappen Struggles In Singapore
Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc powered their Ferraris to a one-two in second practice Friday for the Singapore Grand Prix, while runaway championship leader Max Verstappen and Red Bull struggled on Formula One's return to Asia. The Dutchman celebrated his 25th birthday Friday with a cake in the Red Bull team hospitality before the first session, then spent most of the second in the garage with mechanics working on his front suspension set-up. Verstappen, who can retain his Formula One world championship with a race win on Sunday if other results go his way, did emerge late in the hour-long session for one qualifying simulation lap.
Toto Wolff urges FIA to enforce regulations over reported Red Bull budget breach
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has demanded Formula One’s governing body the FIA take robust action over reports Red Bull broke the rules when Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton to last year’s world championship.
Lewis Hamilton Fastest In Singapore Ahead Of Title-Chasing Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton went quickest Friday in first practice for the Singapore Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen who is on the verge of retaining his world championship. The British driver initially complained about his Mercedes having no "driveability" over team radio before scorching round the Marina Bay Circuit in 1min 43.033sec, 0.084sec ahead of Red Bull's Verstappen. It was the first time Hamilton had topped the timesheets in any session this year, giving him hope of being able to score a first victory and maintain his run of winning a race in every season since his 2007 debut.
Lewis Hamilton "Feels For Fans" As Max Verstappen Runs Away With Title
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he feels for the fans with Max Verstappen on the cusp of wrapping up the world championship early at this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix. Last year's title chase saw Verstappen pip Hamilton on the very last lap of a controversial final race of 2021 in Abu Dhabi. But Verstappen can clinch his second successive world championship for Red Bull on Sunday night with five races to spare if he claims a sixth consecutive win and his rivals finish down the field.
Lewis Hamilton sends Ferrari warning for final races of 2022 season
Lewis Hamilton has vowed that he and Mercedes will be on all-out attack for the remainder of the F1 season.
Singapore GP: 5 big questions that need answers this weekend
The ‘F1 Night Race’ returns this weekend as the Singapore Grand Prix hosts Formula 1 for the first time since 2019.
Lewis Hamilton: F1 fans' reaction to Mercedes signing 10 years ago is laughable now
Lewis Hamilton made the best decision of his career a decade ago, signing for Toto Wolff’s team, Mercedes, after deciding to part ways with McLaren. He has gone on to achieve unthinkable things in the sport following the move.