Formula 1

Who would have thought anyone would have come close to Michael Schumacher’s record of seven Formula 1 World Championships – and now Lewis Hamilton has equalled it. Lewis Hamilton’s win at the Turkish Grand Prix secured his seventh championship after previous successes in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The Briton already holds the

By Andrew BensonChief F1 writer Last updated on 4 hours ago4 hours ago.From the section Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton has pledged to race on in Formula 1 and continue his fight for equality and sustainability after clinching his seventh drivers’ title. The 35-year-old’s victory in Sunday’s Turkish Grand Prix made him the most successful racing

By Andrew BensonChief F1 writer Last updated on 14 minutes ago14 minutes ago.From the section Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton clinched a seventh World Championship and became the most successful racing driver ever with a masterful victory in the Turkish Grand Prix on Sunday. The Mercedes driver equalled Michael Schumacher’s achievement in terms of titles, after

Speaking in 2008, Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher said Lewis Hamilton might one day break his record of seven world titles. He was speaking just a few weeks before the British driver secured his first World Championship in dramatic fashion at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Hamilton matched Schumacher’s record with victory at the Turkish Grand

Ready to take on the ultimate Lewis Hamilton quiz? To celebrate the Briton’s record-equalling seventh drivers’ championship title, we’ve taken a look back at his career on and off the track to bring you the ultimate Hamilton quiz. But just like in Formula 1, where one wrong move can mean big trouble… in this quiz,

For the first time all year, a Mercedes is not on pole position for a grand prix. Ironically, though, this surprise development probably makes it even more likely than it already was that Lewis Hamilton will become on Sunday the most successful racing driver in history. Hamilton starts the Turkish Grand Prix from an unexpected

Racing Point’s Lance Stroll took a sensational maiden pole position in a chaotic wet qualifying session at the Turkish Grand Prix. The Canadian beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by 0.290 seconds as Lewis Hamilton, on the verge of his seventh title, could manage only sixth place. Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate and only title rival Valtteri Bottas

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen led Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc as Mercedes struggled in second practice at the Turkish Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton, who can clinch a record-equalling seventh title on Sunday, was fourth fastest, 0.85 seconds off the pace. His team-mate Valtteri Bottas was third, 0.575secs behind Verstappen. Mercedes were struggling for grip even more than

Max Verstappen led a Red Bull one-two in an unrepresentative first practice session at the Turkish Grand Prix on a very low grip track. Verstappen’s team-mate Alexander Albon was second, ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly’s Alpha Tauri. The Istanbul Park circuit, holding its first race since 2011, was resurfaced two weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton says he is “much prouder” of the work he has done to promote equality this year than the prospect of winning a seventh title. The Briton will win the championship at Sunday’s Turkish Grand Prix if team-mate Valtteri Bottas does not outscore him by more than seven points. Hamilton said: “The drivers’ title

Formula 1 plans to introduce engines powered by sustainable fuels by 2026 as part of a wider environmental plan over the coming years. A working group including specialists from car manufacturers and energy suppliers is to investigate how best to combine hybrid engines with carbon-neutral fuels. The sport wants a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030

The W Series will link up with Formula 1 next season and beyond with eight support races at grand prix weekends. The female-only series started in 2019 but the 2020 season was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The last two races of the season had been scheduled to feature on the F1 support-race bill

Williams acting team principal Simon Roberts has tested positive for coronavirus in the build-up to this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix. The team said the 57-year-old was tested in the UK on Wednesday after displaying “minor symptoms”. He will isolate for the statutory 10-day period and support the team’s operations at Istanbul Park remotely. Team manager

The Vietnamese Grand Prix has been dropped from the 2021 Formula 1 calendar, BBC Sport has learned. It raises doubts that the race, due to make its debut in April before it was called off because of the coronavirus pandemic, will ever take place. The date of the Vietnam race, 25 April, has been left

Bahrain’s two Grands Prix this season will be held “predominantly without spectators” as a result of coronavirus. The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) said there would be “a limited number” of seats for “families of frontline health workers and first responders”. The decision was made by Bahrain’s Crown Prince “to recognise their incredible contribution and commitment

British Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has announced the launch of his own esports team called Quadrant. The 20-year-old gained a big following online earlier this year as he took part in virtual races while F1 was suspended because of Covid-19. Norris’ new venture will see him team up with some of the top streamers

Saudi Arabia has rejected criticism over its hosting of Formula 1, insisting confirmation of its first race in 2021 “perfectly reflects the transformational journey the country is on”. The Arab kingdom will make its debut on the Grand Prix calendar next year with a night-time street race in Jeddah as part of a “long-term partnership”

Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer, who left Renault during the 2017 season, is part of the BBC team and offers insight and analysis from the point of view of the competitors. Life looks to be getting tougher for Red Bull’s Alex Albon with every passing race. There have been questions about his seat at the