Formula 1: Lando Norris secures first pole in manic qualifying; Hamilton makes costly error

McLaren’s fortunes continue to get better as Lando Norris secured his first pole position in Formula 1 after a manic final session which saw drivers switch to the soft tyres with minutes remaining after the intermediates were the preferred choice for the majority of the session. In what became a chaotic Q3 session, Norris managed …

Formula 1: George Russell signs for Mercedes.

And the domino effect is well and truly under way. Following the announcement of Valtteri Bottas’ departure from the Mercedes team, George Russell was heavily tipped to be the replacement. It was very obvious. The worst kept secret in Formula 1. Russell’s reputation has been raised exponentially during his current there year stint with Williams, …

Formula 1: Max Verstappen wins the shortest race in F1 history.

Ah, that wasn’t the best day for Formula 1. After an exciting session that saw George Russell – in the Williams – line up alongside the pole man, Max Verstappen, in a wet qualifying session. The anticipation was building… then stopped. Unfortunately the rain did not halt between the end of qualifying and the race. …

Formula 1: Verstappen takes a wet and wild pole, with George Russell amazingly alongside.

On a Saturday that saw a delayed start to qualifying with soaking conditions that changed as quick as it appeared, Max Verstappen delighted the Belgian fans after a long qualifying session which saw multiple interruptions as the rain and weather changes caused havoc. Verstappen was one of the final drivers to cross the line in …

Formula 1: Hamilton to start Saturday’s sprint race from the front; Russell once again impresses

Formula 1’s new qualifying format has been introduced and the fans were finally able to see the first part take place. With the traditional qualifying session taking place on Friday evening, it is Lewis Hamilton who will start the inaugural Formula 1 Saturday sprint race from the front, beating his championship rival – Max Verstappen …

Formula 1: Despite current form, Hamilton has to be favourite for Silverstone

So, Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team are currently in the midst of their longest winless run in Formula 1 during this Hybrid era. The Spanish Grand Prix in the middle of May was the last time Hamilton has lifted the winning trophy on the top of the podium, as Red Bull and Max Verstappen …