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Mercedes were hoping that Valtteri Bottas' grid penalty will help them keep Max Verstappen from making too much progress up the grid. The plan backfired as the Red Bull Racing driver eventually finished just behind race winner Lewis Hamilton in second place.

Max Verstappen started at the back of the grid at the Russian Grand Prix but managed to finish second behind race winner and chief title rival Lewis Hamilton.

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have been involved in two major crashes this season and Alex Wurz expects that it will not be the last with both drivers battling for the title.

Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso believes Max Verstappen is currently the best driver on the grid ahead of Lewis Hamilton. The Spaniard feels the Dutch racer is the title favourite going into the final stretch of the season.

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collided at the Italian Grand Prix after the Dutchman attempted to pass the Briton in to Turn 1

George Russell is clear about his role with regards to Lewis Hamilton when he joins Mercedes in 2022. The driver is ready to take the fight to the seven-time world champion.

Michael Schumacher's wife Corinna has given a rare update on the former Ferrari driver's condition ahead of Netflix's upcoming documentary about the seven-time F1 world champion.

Nico Rosberg jokingly mocked Lewis Hamilton's comments about Valtteri Bottas being his best ever teammate despite partnering three former F1 world champions in the past.

George Russell admits it is a dream come true to partner Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. The Williams driver is expected to be confirmed as Hamilton's new teammate this week.

Lewis Hamilton all but confirmed George Russell as his new teammate for 2022. The welcome from the seven-time world champion, however, did come with a stern warning about how the partnership can work.

Lewis Hamilton is keen to continue his partnership with Valtteri Bottas in 2022 but is unlikely to get his wish with George Russell expected to take the Finn's seat.

Lewis Hamilton went to war with the F1 management after he labelled their handling of the Belgian GP a farce. He believes their decisions were motivated by their financial commitments to the organisers and broadcasters.

Fernando Alonso says that his battle with Lewis Hamilton at the Hungarian Grand Prix cannot be compared to his tussle with Michael Schumacher in 2005 because the Mercedes was so much faster in comparison to the German's Ferrari.

Max Verstappen took a dig at Lewis Hamilton suggesting that the crash was inevitable owing to the Mercedes driver's approach at Corpse on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix.

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko has refused to forgive Lewis Hamilton for his crash with Max Verstappen claiming that the penalty system needs to be reviewed.

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto feels Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are the best driver pairing on the grid ahead of Mercedes, Red Bull Racing and McLaren.

Lewis Hamilton was heavily booed by the crowd at the Hungaroring and the British driver believes the Red Bull Racing team is responsible for the crowd's hostile reaction.

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko wants Lewis Hamilton's penalty re-evaluated after the team unearthed new evidence about the Silverstone crash.

Cristian Horner has laid the blame squarely on Lewis Hamilton following his crash with Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix on July 18.

Mercedes only handed Lewis Hamilton a new deal for 2022 and beyond because Max Verstappen rejected them, says former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher.

Lewis Hamilton believes the Max Verstappen crash could have been avoided if the Dutchman was not as aggressive. He hopes the duo can move on and give each other respect and space.

Mercedes currently trail Red Bull Racing by 44 points in the Constructors' Championship while Lewis Hamilton is 32 points behind Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton contract talks for the 2021 season dragged on for months but the British driver has now signed a new deal until 2023 with Mercedes.

Max Verstappen has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of the great Ayrton Senna owing to his raw talent on the track and his roaring popularity off it.

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen currently holds an 18-point advantage over Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in the F1 Drivers' Championship standings.

Fernando Alonso returned to F1 in 2021 after a two-year hiatus with Alpine F1 Team but the Spaniard also held talks with Red Bull Racing.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has made tying down Lewis Hamilton to a new deal a priority before heading into the summer break in August.

Lewis Hamilton is considered the number one driver in the Mercedes team with Valtteri Bottas considered the number two.

Lewis Hamilton is currently contracted to the Mercedes F1 team until the end of the 2021 season. He is negotiating a new deal for 2022 and beyond.

Novak Djokovic demolished Ricardas Berankis in straight sets to make his 12th consecutive quarterfinal at Roland Garros surpassing both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who recorded 11 each.