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Max Verstappen takes on the might of Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes in F1 title chase
The young Dutchman has regained the lead in the 2021 championship with six races left and could well upstage the British seven-time champion this time.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 10:00 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Bottas wins in Turkey, title advantage to Verstappen
Verstappen, 24, was runner-up and 14.584 seconds behind the Finn at a wet Istanbul Park to overturn a two-point deficit to Hamilton and walk away six points clear with six races remaining.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 09:00 PM IST
Reuters | , Istanbul
F1: Hamilton takes pole for Turkish GP ahead of Bottas
- Hamilton's record-extending 102nd pole saw him finish .13 seconds ahead of Bottas and .33 clear of Verstappen's Red Bull.
Published on Oct 09, 2021 07:06 PM IST
AP | , Istanbul
Bottas edges out Hamilton, Verstappen in sprint qualifying
- Valtteri Bottas edged out Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton and championship leader Max Verstappen at the Temple of Speed on Friday night in the return of sprint qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix.
Published on Sep 10, 2021 11:41 PM IST
AP | , Monza, Italy
Mercedes confirm Russell replacing Bottas from 2022
- The all-British lineup was speculated on for months, and signalled on Monday by Valtteri Bottas' move from Mercedes to Alfa Romeo next year. Russell, aged 23, said in a statement he's "absolutely buzzing.”
Published on Sep 07, 2021 03:41 PM IST
AP |
F1: Verstappen takes a huge stride with Austrian GP win
Formula One leader Max Verstappen won the Austrian Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday to power 32 points clear of Lewis Hamilton.
Updated on Jul 04, 2021 08:16 PM IST
AP |
French GP: Bottas says Mercedes should have listened to him
Valtteri Bottas railed at Mercedes' strategy on Sunday in a radio message accusing the Formula One champions of not listening to him.
Updated on Jun 21, 2021 12:17 AM IST
Reuters |
F1: Bottas leads 1st practice at French GP ahead of Hamilton
Bottas had some early trouble at the Paul Ricard circuit in southern France, bouncing over kerbs and appearing to damage the front wing on his car.
Published on Jun 18, 2021 04:57 PM IST
AP | , Le Castellet
Hamilton tops qualifying at Spanish GP for 100th pole
- Lewis Hamilton won his 100th career pole position after barely edging Max Verstappen to the fastest time in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix
Published on May 08, 2021 07:59 PM IST
AP |
Bottas keeps Hamilton waiting for 100th pole
- Seven-time world champion Hamilton made sure of the Mercedes front row sweep at the Algarve circuit by qualifying second.
Published on May 01, 2021 10:24 PM IST
Reuters |
Bottas targets an improved mindset in latest F1 title bid
- If he ever wants to really challenge for the Formula One championship, he realized, he needs a stronger mindset.
Published on Mar 23, 2021 01:22 PM IST
AP | , Paris
Verstappen tops practice 3 ahead of qualifying for Sakhir GP
Verstappen moved up the leaderboard late in the session to finish .21 seconds ahead of Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas and .36 clear of Bottas’ temporary teammate George Russell
Updated on Dec 05, 2020 10:04 PM IST
Sakhir | Associated Press
Lewis Hamilton takes pole position for Bahrain GP and 98th in F1
The seven-time F1 champion looked in total control as he set a time of 1 minute, 27.264 seconds under the floodlights.
Updated on Nov 28, 2020 10:11 PM IST
SAKHIR, Bahrain | Associated Press
F1 champion Hamilton fastest in 1st practice for Bahrain GP
The Mercedes driver was .45 seconds quicker than teammate Valtteri Bottas and .97 seconds ahead of Racing Point driver Sergio Perez on the 5.4-kilometer (3.3-mile) desert track.
Updated on Nov 27, 2020 07:25 PM IST
Sakhir | Press Trust of India
Lewis Hamilton set for seventh title as F1 returns to Turkey
Hamilton, who has a record 93 race wins, will be champion again at the Istanbul Park circuit if his team mate and sole title rival Valtteri Bottas fails to score eight points more.
Updated on Nov 11, 2020 08:07 PM IST
Reuters | Reuters
Lewis Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinch constructors’ title
Hamilton also banked a bonus point for fastest lap, extending his lead over Bottas to 85 points with four races remaining
Updated on Nov 01, 2020 07:36 PM IST
Reuters | Reuters
Bottas edges teammate Hamilton for pole in F1’s Imola return
Racing on the track where his childhood idol Ayrton Senna lost his life, Hamilton finished 0.097 seconds behind Bottas’ time of 1 minute, 13.609 seconds.
Updated on Oct 31, 2020 07:56 PM IST
IMOLA | Associated Press
Lewis Hamilton wins Portuguese GP for record 92nd F1 victory
Hamilton finished nearly 25.6 seconds ahead of Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas and 34.5 clear of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for his eighth win of another dominant season.
Updated on Oct 25, 2020 08:27 PM IST
PORTIMAO | Associated Press
Lewis Hamilton seizes pole in Portugal with last lap blast
Hamilton’s ninth pole of the year leaves him perfectly placed to win an all-time record 92nd victory on Sunday at the Algarve circuit near Portimao.
Updated on Oct 24, 2020 09:11 PM IST
Lisbon | Reuters
Hamilton wins Eifel Grand Prix, equals Schumacher’s record of 91 victories
Hamilton took the win by nearly five seconds from Verstappen, with third for Daniel Ricciardo in Renault’s first podium finish since 2011.
Updated on Oct 11, 2020 07:35 PM IST
Nürburgring, Germany | Associated Press
Bottas beats Hamilton to pole for Eifel Grand Prix
Hamilton briefly sat atop the time charts after toppling Max Verstappen in the third session, but his teammate Bottas sped through seconds later with an unbeatable time, fastest in all three sectors of the Nürburgring track.
Updated on Oct 10, 2020 09:02 PM IST
Nurburg (Germany) | Press Trust of India
Bottas wins in Russia as penalties dash Hamilton’s record bid
The Briton’s lead over Bottas shrunk to a still healthy 44 points after 10 of 17 races, with the Finn collecting a bonus point for fastest lap.
Updated on Sep 27, 2020 07:42 PM IST
Reuters | Reuters
Lewis Hamilton fastest in final practice at Russian Grand Prix
The 35-year-old Briton led a Mercedes one-two on top of the timesheets, with Finnish team mate Valtteri Bottas 0.776 seconds slower after setting the pace in both Friday sessions.
Updated on Sep 26, 2020 05:25 PM IST
Sochi | Reuters
Bottas fastest in Russian Grand Prix practice
Bottas was quickest in both sessions, with Hamilton ending the day second overall - 0.267 slower - after tyre problems in the morning left him 19th.
Updated on Sep 26, 2020 12:18 AM IST
Reuterss | Reuters
Bottas fastest in final practice at Tuscan GP, Hamilton 3rd
Quickest in both sessions on Friday, he beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by just .017 with Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton .083 back from Bottas in third in warm and sunny conditions.
Updated on Sep 12, 2020 05:34 PM IST
Mugello | Press Trust of India
Bottas has cause for optimism after strong day at Tuscan GP
Bottas’ confidence needs boosting because he trails Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton by 47 points in the standings, and not won a race since the season-opener in Austria.
Updated on Sep 11, 2020 11:25 PM IST
Mugello (Italy) | Press Trust of India
Bottas fastest in 1st practice for Tuscan GP
Fans were present for the first time at the ninth Formula One race this season amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 3,000 spectators were split into three stands.
Updated on Sep 11, 2020 04:51 PM IST
MUGELLO, Italy | Associated Press
Italian GP: Lewis Hamilton posts fastest lap in F1 history to take pole
Hamilton looks on course to extend his championship lead, which stands at 47 points from Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and 50 from Bottas.
Updated on Sep 05, 2020 08:21 PM IST
Monza, Italy | Reuters
Bottas tops final practice ahead of qualifying at Italian GP
Bottas was 0.229 seconds faster than Carlos Sainz and 0.323 quicker than Lando Norris after an impressive showing from the McLaren pair.
Updated on Sep 05, 2020 05:22 PM IST
MONZA, Italy | Associated Press
Italian GP: Hamilton fastest ahead of Bottas in 2nd practice
The championship leader finished .262 ahead of Bottas, who was quickest in first practice. McLaren driver Lando Norris was third, .897 slower than Hamilton.
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 09:06 PM IST
MONZA, Italy | Associated Press