Lewis Hamilton not expecting to leave Mercedes on a high after struggle in Qatar
Lewis Hamilton demanded to be withdrawn from Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix in the penultimate episode of his drawn-out divorce from Mercedes.
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Max Verstappen 'Surprised And Disappointed' By George Russell
Max Verstappen made clear his feelings about George Russell's actions leading to him being stripped of pole position when he spoke out after winning Sunday's chaotic Qatar Grand Prix. The newly-crowned four-time world champion said he felt "surprised and disappointed" by the Mercedes driver's attempt to see him penalised after an incident during qualifying at the Losail International Circuit on Saturday. "I was surprised and disappointed in the stewards' room," said Verstappen. "I have been in there many times, of course, but I have never before seen someone trying to screw someone else over that hard."
George Russell On Pole As Max Verstappen Given Grid Penalty For Qatar Grand Prix
Newly-crowned four-time world champion Max Verstappen has been stripped of pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix for impeding Mercedes driver George Russell in qualifying on Saturday. Red Bull's Verstappen was given a one-place grid penalty for blocking Russell with the British driver starting on pole instead of the Dutchman. Hours after Verstappen claimed his first pole position for five months a one-place penalty was imposed for driving unnecessarily slowly, a manouevre that pushed Russell into the gravel. The Red Bull driver clocked the fastest lap in one minute and 20.520 seconds and Russell was originally second for Mercedes just 0.055 seconds adrift.
Las Vegas winner George Russell explains why he avoided Bellagio fountain plunge
George Russell said he abandoned plans to celebrate his brilliant Las Vegas Grand Prix victory by jumping in the Bellagio fountains after revealing he suffered a four-month battle with pneumonia.
I should have been on pole – Lewis Hamilton rues Las Vegas qualifying mistakes
Lewis Hamilton admitted he threw away pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix as team-mate George Russell stormed to top spot.
George Russell On Pole Position At Las Vegas Grand Prix, Max Verstappen Ahead Of Lando Norris
George Russell of Mercedes took pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Friday while title-chasing Max Verstappen was fifth as the Dutchman closes in on a fourth successive world championship. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz was second ahead of Pierre Gasly of Alpine with Red Bull's Verstappen finishing one spot ahead of title rival Lando Norris of McLaren who was sixth. Verstappen, who won the Las Vegas race in 2023, leads Norris by 62 points with three races remaining and needs simply to finish ahead of him on Saturday night to become only the sixth man to win four world titles.
Lewis Hamilton to fulfil final three races of his Mercedes career
Lewis Hamilton will fulfil the final three races of his Mercedes career as planned – starting at this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.
George Russell crashes in Mexico practice as Max Verstappen hit by engine issues
George Russell suffered another high-speed crash as championship leader Max Verstappen complained of engine issues during practice for the Mexico Grand Prix.