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Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team's team principal Toto Wolff sits at the control centre in the pits during the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah on 5 December 2021. Picture: ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/POOL

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Mercedes chief Wolff says Hamilton 'robbed' of title

By AFP

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff said Sunday's controversial climax to the Formula One season in Abu Dhabi had "robbed" Lewis Hamilton of the world championship.

  • Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton stands with his mother, Carmen Lockhart, as he poses with his medal after being appointed as a Knight Bachelor (Knighthood) for services to motorsports, by Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London on 15 December 2021. Picture: Andrew Matthews/POOL/AFP

    Hamilton knighted days after F1 title snatched away

    The 36-year-old was recognised in the New Year Honours list for services to motor sport following a year in which he eclipsed Michael Schumacher's all-time tally for Grand Prix wins and emulated the German by winning a seventh world title.

    152 days ago
  • Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton drives ahead of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen at the Yas Marina Circuit during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix on 12 December 2021. Picture: Giuseppe CACACE/AFP

    Mercedes set to appeal over race director Masi's safety car call

    The man in their sights is race director Michael Masi and his controversial decision to withdraw the safety car for the final lap.

    154 days ago
  • Lewis Hamilton (left) and US Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen celebrate on the podium after the Austin Grand Prix on 24 October 2021. Picture: @F1/Twitter

    Verstappen holds off Hamilton to win US Grand Prix thriller

    Mercedes star Hamilton, the reigning world champion, had cut the deficit in the race to under a second on the penultimate lap but could not find a way through the Dutchman's impressive defence.

    203 days ago
  • Lewis Hamilton at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Picture: Twitter @F1.

    Hamilton cheerful but realistic ahead of Texan test

    The Mercedes driver, who is seeking a record-increasing sixth win at the Circuit of the Americas to overhaul Dutch rival Max Verstappen's six-point lead with six races to go, said he was taking the title run-in one race at a time.

    206 days ago
  • Mercedes drive Lewis Hamilton celebrates his victory in the British GP at Silverstone on 18 July 2021. Picture: @F1/Twitter

    'Dangerous' Hamilton wins 'hollow' British Grand Prix after Verstappen collision

    Lewis Hamilton was accused of being 'dangerous and disrespectful' in reviving his Formula One title defence by winning the British Grand Prix on Sunday after a first lap crash that left championship leader Max Verstappen complaining he had been 'taken out'.

    301 days ago
  • Lewis Hamilton at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Picture: Twitter @F1.

    Hamilton and Mercedes hoping for return to form at French GP

    The seven-time champion and the defending champion team were well beaten in both Monte Carlo and Baku, losing their long consecutive points-scoring records of 54 and 55 races respectively as Red Bull took command with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez claiming victories.

    333 days ago
  • Romain Grosjean speaks to Sky F1 about his Bahrain Grand Prix crash. Picture: YouTube/ Sky Sports F1

    Grosjean to bid Formula One adieu with Mercedes test at French Grand Prix

    Grosjean's Haas will be back on track after his car broke in two and burst into flames after it crashed into a barrier at 220km/h on the first lap at the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29.

    376 days ago
  • Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen drives during the first practice session ahead of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in the city of Sakhir on 26 March 2021. Picture: Andrej Isakovic/AFP

    Verstappen tops Bahrain practice as Red Bull deliver on speed

    On a beautiful blue-skied day back at the track where Red Bull had dominated pre-season testing, the Dutchman continued where he had left off with an imperious late lap of 1:31.394 to finish top of the pile.

    416 days ago
  • FILE: Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton reacts as he gets out of his car after winning the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul on 15 November 2020. Picture: AFP.

    Hamilton faces serious challenge in pursuit of eighth title

    After reeling off seven consecutive constructors’ championships – and seven 'doubles' of team and driver titles - Hamilton’s 'black arrows' are under serious threat and both he and teammate Valtteri Bottas know it.

    420 days ago
  • Seven times F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton. Picture: @MercedesAMGF1/Twitter

    Hamilton says eighth F1 title not sole factor in his future

    The attempt to land a drivers' crown that would move the 36-year-old Briton above Michael Schumacher to become the most decorated driver in the sport's history will go hand-in-hand with the issue of his future in Formula One.

    440 days ago
  • FILE: Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton reacts as he gets out of his car after winning the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul on 15 November 2020. Picture: AFP.

    Lewis Hamilton signs new one-year deal with Mercedes

    The British driver, 36, will be bidding to win an unprecedented eighth world title when the season gets under way in Bahrain next month.

    462 days ago
  • FILE: Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton reacts as he gets out of his car after winning the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul on 15 November 2020. Picture: AFP.

    Britain should be 'proud' of knighted Hamilton, says Mercedes boss

    Lewis Hamilton has been recognised following a record-breaking year in which he eclipsed Michael Schumacher's all-time victory tally and emulated the German by winning a seventh world title.

    501 days ago
  • Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton reacts after securing his 93rd pole position during the qualifying session at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Spa on 29 August 2020 ahead of the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.Picture: AFP.

    Hamilton gets green light to race at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

    Hamilton missed last Sunday's Sakhir GP but the FIA and Mercedes both confirmed that he had passed a number of negative COVID-19 tests after completing a 10-day quarantine period in Bahrain.

    522 days ago
  • FILE: Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton reacts as he gets out of his car after winning the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul on 15 November 2020. Picture: AFP.

    Lewis Hamilton: The world champion some find hard to like

    For 'The Daily Telegraph', the 'Marmite' factor (love him or loathe him) stems from the fact that 'Hamilton's tastes may not always sit perfectly with the traditional motor racing community'.

    546 days ago
  • Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates his 91st career win at the Eifel Grand Prix on 11 October 2020. Picture: Twitter/@LewisHamilton

    Hamilton poised to clinch seventh title and set up contract talks

    The Briton needs only to prevent his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas outscoring him by eight points to retain his crown and, in the eyes of many including former Ferrari rival Felipe Massa, move on to become the most successful in F1 history.

    550 days ago
  • Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates his victory in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on 1 November 2020. Teammate Valtteri Bottas (left) was second and Renault's Daniel Ricciardo was third. Picture: @MercedesAMGF1/Twitter

    'Overwhelmed': Hamilton secures title record for Mercedes at Imola

    The six-time champion capitalised on teammate and pole-sitter Valtteri Bottas's misfortune to notch up his 93rd career success and extend his lead in the drivers' title race.

    560 days ago
  • Lewis Hamilton equals the legendary Michael Schumacher's win tally, earning a special prize from Michael's son, Mick. Picture: @F1/Twitter

    Title pursuit is Hamilton's priority, not new deal

    Lewis Hamilton added that he was aware of speculation about his future and said it was a matter of timing for his negotiations, but stressed his commitment to Mercedes was unwavering.

    571 days ago
  • FILE: Mercedes' driver Lewis Hamilton ahead of Williams driver Nicholas Latifi during the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix race on 5 July 2020 in Spielberg, Austria. Picture: AFP

    Hamilton aims for another F1 record in Hungary

    Hungary is also a favourite for Hamilton, who has won there seven times and can equal Schumacher’s feat of winning the same grand prix eight times.

    669 days ago
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