Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton dominated the Belgian Grand Prix to take his fifth victory in seven races this year and the 89th of his career. Hamilton headed team-mate Valtteri Bottas to a Mercedes one-two, from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The…
Lewis Hamilton on pole position at Belgian Grand Prix
Championship leader Lewis Hamilton is on pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing half a second clear of Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas. Hamilton was fastest on both laps in the final qualifying session and beat Bottas by 0.511secs. Red…
Toto Wolff considering future as Mercedes boss after 2020 season
Toto Wolff says he is considering whether to continue as Mercedes team principal after this season. Under Wolff, Mercedes have become the most successful F1 team in history but his contract runs out this year. He said he was discussing…
*Lagos to promote students to next classes using continuous assessments (Guardian) *Court dismisses Evans’ co-defendants no case submission (Nation)
Lagos to promote students to next classes using continuous assessments (Guardian) Students in Lagos State Government-owned schools will be promoted to the next classes using continuous assessments. “(For) the reopening (of schools) we’re doing, we are working with the Federal…
Lewis Hamilton wins British Grand Prix after puncture on last lap
Lewis Hamilton took an extraordinary victory in a dramatic finish to the British Grand Prix despite suffering a puncture on the last lap. The Mercedes driver’s left-front tyre failed halfway around the last lap but he held on in front…
Mercedes say black car livery & race suits support ‘basic human rights’
Mercedes have announced they will race in cars with black livery and drivers including champion Lewis Hamilton will wear black suits this season, but have been accused of “virtue signaling” in a mixed reaction on social media. Mercedes have been…
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton ‘enjoying’ elements of coronavirus enforced break
Lewis Hamilton says he is “enjoying” some aspects of Formula 1’s enforced break because it has given him time to refresh and revitalise himself. The 2020 season is on hold until July because of the coronavirus pandemic. Hamilton, said: “There…
Lewis Hamilton: Lack of racing leaves ‘big void’
Britain’s Lewis Hamilton says the lack of racing in Formula 1 so far this year has left him feeling “a big void”. The Mercedes driver, who will bid to equal the record of seven world titles if the championship can…
Max Verstappen is Lewis Hamilton’s biggest threat, says Red Bull chief
The Red Bull principal, Christian Horner, believes Max Verstappen is the driver most likely to challenge Lewis Hamilton for the Formula One world championship this year. Horner is bullish about his team’s chances but reckons Hamilton, who will be aiming…
Brazilian GP: Lewis Hamilton to negotiate new F1 contract (BBC)
Lewis Hamilton wants to continue in Formula 1 – but will take his time over finalising a new contract. The British driver, who clinched his sixth world title at the US Grand Prix, is almost certain to stay at Mercedes.…
