The Irish Times

Fractious atmosphere and accusations as F1 sets up in Barcelona

Alonso accuses race stewards of incompetence over five-second penalty at race in Miami

Fri May 20 2022 - 19:36

‘We haven’t improved’: Hamilton dispirited as Mercedes off the pace again

Car a handful to drive and understand as seven-time champion finishes sixth in Miami

Mon May 09 2022 - 11:33

Leclerc seizes Miami pole in Ferrari front row sweep

Pole was Monegesque’s third in five races this Formula One season

Sun May 08 2022 - 12:53

Mercedes ‘porpoising’ is becoming a real pain for George Russell

‘The bouncing, it really takes your breath away. It’s the most extreme I’ve ever felt’

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 16:00

‘The Mercedes car looks like it complies with the regulations’

Christian Horner describes the car as ‘innovative and an interesting solution’

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 19:00

Verstappen signs new five-year deal with Red Bull worth €241m

Russian driver Nikita Mazepin will not be allowed to race at the British Grand Prix

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 17:20

Lewis Hamilton says FIA must ensure they have ‘non-biased stewards’

Mercedes team principal Wolff and his Red Bull rival Horner refute driver’s suggestion

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 20:22

Bullish Lewis Hamilton vows to ‘come back stronger’ in pursuit of F1 title

Seven-time winner ‘lost a little bit of faith’ in sport after controversial Abu Dhabi finale

Fri Feb 18 2022 - 17:35

Michael Masi removed from role as Formula One race director

Decision comes over two months after last campaign’s contentious season finale

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 17:11

Lewis Hamilton’s continued silence defines the winter as new F1 season looms

The British driver’s future in F1 remains unknown and ostensibly undecided

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 09:53

UAE’s Ben Sulayem replaces Todt as FIA president

Former rally driver is first non-European to lead motorsport’s world governing body

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 17:29

The heat is on for Formula One’s duel in the desert

Hamilton and Verstappen go into Sunday’s finale in Abu Dhabi equal on points

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 18:57

Lewis Hamilton ‘would like to believe’ Max Verstappen will keep it clean in decider

Drivers go into the final race of the year in Abu Dhabi tied on points

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 15:33

Mercedes and Kingspan shelve Formula 1 sponsorship after Grenfell backlash

Racing team criticised over deal by survivors of London fire and UK politicians

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 18:24

Mercedes and Kingspan shelve Formula 1 sponsorship

Racing team came under attack from Grenfell Tower survivors and UK politicians over deal

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 10:08

Lewis Hamilton accuses Max Verstappen of not driving by the rules

World Championship level heading into final weekend after dramatic Saudi Grand Prix

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 12:56

UK politician labels Mercedes’ Kingspan sponsorship deal as ‘deeply disrespectful’

A campaign group for Grenfell survivors urges Toto Wolff to end controversial deal

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 10:16

Grenfell survivors outraged by Lewis Hamilton car sponsorship deal with Kingspan

British driver has previously shown his support for the 72 victims of fire in London tower block

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 17:38

Mercedes and Red Bull principals face off in dramatic press conference in Qatar

Tension between sides continues after rejection of request for review of Verstappen

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 19:26

War of words between Red Bull and Mercedes in advance of Mexican Grand Prix

Hamilton a dozen points adrift of Verstappen with five races remaining

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 21:39

Verstappen opens up 12-point gap over Hamilton after sizzling win in Austin

A crowd of 140,000 witnesses thrilling duel between title rivals in Texas

Sun Oct 24 2021 - 22:17

F1 programme presents potentially gruelling test for teams

Disquiet as two triple-headers and a record-breaking 23 races in 2022 announced

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 19:39

Hamilton claims 100th F1 victory in Russia as Verstappen takes thrilling second

Dutch driver had started at the back of the grid after taking a new engine this weekend

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 19:27

Russell confirmed as Hamilton’s new Mercedes teammate

The 23 year-old earns the move to after three impressive campaigns with Williams

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 11:46

Russell set to partner Hamilton at Mercedes next season

Bottas confirms his switch to Alfa Romeo to replace Raikkonen who retires at the end of the season

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 20:20

Lewis Hamilton subjected to racist abuse online after British GP

He was targeted following his crash with rival Max Verstappen on the opening lap

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 11:22

Charles Leclerc takes pole after chaotic qualifying session in Azerbaijan

Lewis Hamilton delighted to take a front row slot in Baku

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 14:46

Aston Martin’s €280,00 DBX: The best high-end SUV money can buy?

It’s an impressive beast, although the electric versions will prick our conscience rather less

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:45

Fernando Alonso makes F1 comeback with titanium plates in his jaw

Mercedes struggle again as Lewis Hamilton spins in Bahrain testing

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 12:04

Lewis Hamilton signs new deal to chase a record eighth F1 title in 2021

British driver agrees deal that includes joint commitment for greater diversity and inclusion

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 15:24

Lewis Hamilton could walk away from F1 at end of 2020 season

World champion: ‘There’s a lot that excites me for the F1 afterlife, so time will tell’

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 09:54

Pierre Gasly earns maiden F1 win at Italian GP after Lewis Hamilton penalty

Mercedes driver penalised after pitting illegally following crash at Monza

Sun Sept 06 2020 - 17:06

Hamilton powers to victory in Spanish Grand Prix

Track temperature hits 49 degrees but Mercedes driver keeps cool to take the honours

Sun Aug 16 2020 - 17:29

Normal order resumed as Lewis Hamilton wins Spanish Grand Prix

He was unchallenged by Max Verstappen in the Red Bull who finished in second place

Sun Aug 16 2020 - 17:16