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Formula 1: Rosberg set to deliver Hamilton knockout blow

Nico Rosberg may not want to talk about it, but he is poised to join an illustrious club if he can complete a hat-trick at the Brazilian Grand Prix and secure his maiden world championship.
10 November 2016, 07:43 AM

Rosberg blocks out title talk in Mexico

Nico Rosberg plans to block out all thoughts of a possible maiden title triumph and focus on sticking to his singular and simple approach when he bids to claim his 10th win of the year in this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix.
27 October 2016, 09:18 AM

Tragic sporting deaths that sparked safety re-thinks

Batsman Phillip Hughes died after he was struck on the neck by a bouncer during an Australian domestic match in 2014, stunning the sporting world.
14 October 2016, 08:40 AM

Malaysia frees Australia's 'Budgie Nine' after F1 stunt

Nine Australian men who provoked anger in Malaysia by donning skimpy swimwear bearing the Muslim country's national flag at a Formula 1 race are released without charge.
6 October 2016, 09:14 AM

Ricciardo wins in Malaysia

Daniel Ricciardo led a Red Bull one-two as Lewis Hamilton's hopes of regaining the world championship lead went up in smoke at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Formula 1: Rosberg quickest in fiery Malaysia practice

World championship leader Nico Rosberg strikes the first blow of the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend with the fastest lap in free practice on Friday, almost half-a-second quicker than Lewis Hamilton.
30 September 2016, 07:25 AM

Formula 1: Rosberg's Singapore chance to overhaul Hamilton

Nico Rosberg is going for a hat-trick of wins in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix that would catapult him back to the top of the world championship standings.
18 September 2016, 08:27 AM

New era for F1 as Liberty agrees $8 billion takeover

Formula One enters a new era as US billionaire John Malone's Liberty Media agrees a takeover that values the motorsport at $8 billion.
8 September 2016, 07:57 AM

Hamilton targets more Italian GP glory

Defending world champion Lewis Hamilton heads to this weekend's Italian Grand Prix knowing that a hat-trick of successive wins at Monza will put him in charge of the title race after one of the most rollercoaster seasons of his career.
1 September 2016, 06:46 AM

Rosberg takes pole for home race ahead of Hamilton

Nico Rosberg sets a scorching pace under pressure on Saturday to seize pole position, ahead of Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton, in qualifying for his home German Formula One Grand Prix.
31 July 2016, 08:30 AM

Jenson Button cleared to race in Germany after eye check-up

Jenson Button is fit to drive in the German Formula One Grand Prix following a visit to hospital for a precautionary check-up after a piece of carbon dust lodged in his eye during practice on Friday.
30 July 2016, 06:39 AM

Nico Rosberg hoping to get back on top in Germany

Nico Rosberg can banish the disappointment of losing to Mercedes team mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton in Hungary last weekend by winning in Germany on Sunday and taking back the overall points lead.
27 July 2016, 09:03 AM

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil - reports

The mother-in-law of Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has been kidnapped in Sao Paulo and criminals are demanding 120 million reais ($36.5 million) in ransom, according to reports in a leading Brazilian news magazine.
26 July 2016, 08:01 AM

Hamilton wins in Hungary

Defending champion Lewis Hamilton produces a trademark triumph of pace and panache to win Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.
24 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Nico Rosberg: Mercedes driver signs new contract

Nico Rosberg has signed a new contract with Mercedes and will continue to partner triple world champion Lewis Hamilton for the next two years.
22 July 2016, 07:29 AM

Lewis Hamilton sweats over record fifth Hungary victory

Lewis Hamilton faces a demanding and sweaty battle with his championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg and a potentially-rampant Red Bull team as he seeks a decisive victory at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
21 July 2016, 06:36 AM

Lewis Hamilton poised to seize championship lead

Lewis Hamilton heads into Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix fired up to complete a hat-trick of victories and seize the lead in the Formula One title race for the first time this season.
20 July 2016, 09:37 AM

The booing needs to stop, says Hamilton

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has urged fans to be more sporting after boos were heard for the second race in a row at Silverstone on Sunday.
11 July 2016, 11:57 AM

Hamilton grabs pole in Britain

Lewis Hamilton held his nerve to grab pole position ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg for Sunday's British Grand Prix
9 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Jenson Button needs a competitive car to stay in F1

Britain's Jenson Button, the most experienced driver on the Formula One starting grid, says he needs a competitive car if he is to stay in the sport for an 18th season.
9 July 2016, 10:29 AM