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Valtteri Bottas. Picture: @ValtteriBottas/Twitter

Formula one championship

Bottas keeps Mercedes on top in final Chinese GP practice

By Reuters

Sebastian Vettel was second fastest, 0.392 seconds off the pace and ahead of Ferrari team mate Charles Leclerc.

  • Second place qualifier Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari and pole position qualifier Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes GP pose for a photo in parc ferme during qualifying for the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on 20 October, 2018 in Austin, United States. Picture: AFP

    Hamilton takes US pole with fifth title in sight

    Vettel qualified second, and just 0.061 slower than Hamilton, but has a three-place grid drop after failing to slow sufficiently while red flags were being waved in Friday practice.

    1306 days ago
  • Sebastian Vettel celebrates after his 50th win at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday. Picture: @sebvettelnews/Twitter.

    Vettel needs Suzuka surprise to stay in title race

    Even victory at Suzuka may be a case of “too little, too late” for the Ferrari driver, with Lewis Hamilton sitting 50 points clear and just five races remaining.

    1323 days ago
  • Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after winning the race. Picture: @F1/Twitter.

    Verstappen wins in Austria as Hamilton fails to finish

    The victory was the Dutch driver’s first of the season and came in front of an army of orange-shirted fans packing the grandstands.

    1418 days ago
  • FILE: Formula One star Lewis Hamilton. Picture: @LewisHamilton/Twitter.

    Hamilton, Vettel ready to fight for high five

    Only Michael Schumacher, with seven, has won more titles and equalling the German’s tally is still largely the stuff of dreamland.

    1525 days ago
  • Hollywood Hills. Picture: Hollywood Studios Facebook page.

    Formula One hires Hollywood composer to write new theme

    US-based Liberty Media took over the global sport in January last year and has set about engaging a younger audience as well as developing a digital strategy.

    1537 days ago
  • FILE: Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the pole position after the qualifying session at the Autodromo Nazionale circuit in Monza on 2 September 2017 ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix. Picture: AFP

    Hamilton yet to sign new contract, says Wolff

    Hamilton, 33, is out of contract at the end of 2018, a year that could see him become only the third driver to take five championships after seven-times title winner Michael Schumacher.

    1567 days ago
  •  Ferrari's German driver Sebastian Vettel displays his trophy on the podium after winning the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 12 November 2017. Picture: AFP

    Formula One to stop using female models on the grid

    The decision was announced in a statement on Wednesday with the change coming into effect from the start of the season in Australia on 25 March.

    1568 days ago
  • FILE: A Ferrari F1 machine in action during a race. Picture: @ScuderiaFerrari/Twitter

    Ferrari could lead others out of F1, warns Marchionne

    Most of the Formula One teams have contracts that expire at the end of 2020 and Marchionne said Ferrari would be able to walk away.

    1612 days ago
  • That moment... Lewis Hamilton won his third Formula 1 Championship on 25 October 2015. Picture: Mercedes AMG Petronas/Facebook

    Hamilton takes 3rd F1 title after US thriller

    Lewis Hamilton joined the elite group of triple Formula One world champions on Sunday.

    2397 days ago
  • FILE. Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton celebrated a dream Belgian Grand Prix victory on 23 August 2015. Picture: Lewis Hamilton/Facebook page.

    Hamilton's engine given all-clear at Monza

    Mercedes has calmed fears about Lewis Hamilton's car ahead of Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.

    2447 days ago
  • FILE: The start of the 2015 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Picture: Mercedes AMG Petronas FB

    Formula One to get later start to 2016 season

    Organisers gave no reason for the April 2016 start, but said it would condense the season.

    2577 days ago
  • FILE: Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team's British driver Lewis Hamilton (C) holds the trophy aloft after winning the Formula One Australian Grand Prix as teammate German Nico Rosberg (L) looks on in Melbourne on 15 March  2015. Picture: William West/AFP

    Lewis Hamilton 'loving the life of a champion'

    The word ‘double’ is key for the 30-year-old, winner of two out of three races so far this season.

    2588 days ago
  • FILE: Red Bull Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo. Picture: Red Bull F1 FB.

    Red Bull hint at F1 exit after 'boring' opening race

    Red Bull are among a number of team frustrated by their inability to keep up with Mercedes.

    2621 days ago
  • "Scuderia Ferrari technicians handle a wet Formula 1 Pirelli tyre at a Grand Prix. Picture: AFP

    What's new in Formula One for 2015

    The season starts on 15 March with a number of changes to the rules & regulations.

    2632 days ago
  • Ferraris Spanish driver Fernando Alonso (L) chats with McLaren Mercedes' British driver Jenson Button (R) as Mercedes-AMG's British driver Lewis Hamilton looks on during the press conference at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi on November 20, 2014 ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. Picture: AFP

    Jenson Button feels like he's starting afresh

    The most experienced driver on the starting grid will partner Fernando Alonso at McLaren.

    2715 days ago
  • FILE: Sebastian Vettel and Infiniti Red Bull Racing talks to the media after winning the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on 17 November, 2013 in Austin, United States. Picture:AFP

    Vettel to live childhood dream at Ferrari

    The Ferrari website said the 27-year-old met chairman Sergio Marchionne and new team principal.

    2725 days ago
  • FILE:Mercedes-AMG's British driver Lewis Hamilton reacts before his crash during the qualifying session ahead of the German Formula One Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring racing circuit in Hockenheim, southern Germany, on 19 July 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Hamilton savours his greatest day

    The win was his 11th of the campaign with Mercedes winning a record 16 in total.

    2733 days ago
  • FILE:Marussia driver Jules Bianchi (front) of France leads Caterham driver Kamui Kobayashi of Japan at the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka on 5 October, 2014. Picture: AFP

    Formula One faces calls for cockpit change

    Cockpit covers were tested by the FIA after Felipe Massa suffered severe head injuries.

    2778 days ago
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