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While that landmark achievement fell slightly under the radar because of the focus on Lando Norris’ near miss on a maiden victory, Hamilton's feat was one that clearly deserves a lot of recognition. So in appreciation of the achievement, Autosport’s latest podcast reflects on what Hamilton’s century of successes means for Formula 1, and where it puts him against other grand prix greats ... Keep reading

It became known as the 'S' duct due to the shape of the ductwork housed within the 150mm space that it was allowed to occupy ahead of the front wheel centreline. And whilst the design still bears that exact same name nearly a decade on, the complexities have increased somewhat over the years. Sauber C31 S duct Photo by: Giorgio Piola The turning point came in 2016 when both ... Keep reading

Following his costly wrong call on Sunday, Lando Norris has spent two days in the McLaren simulator in a bid to prevent any repeats.

It became known as the 'S' duct due to the shape of the ductwork housed within the 150mm space that it was allowed to occupy ahead of the front wheel centreline. Although the design still bears that exact same name nearly a decade on, the complexities have increased somewhat over the years. The turning point came in 2016 when both Toro Rosso and Mercedes both came upon solutions that allowed ... Keep reading

The young Briton had looked on course to win his maiden F1 race at Sochi last weekend as he held off Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages. However, a late race downpour turned the grand prix on its head, as Norris elected to stay out on slick tyres when the rain came down while Hamilton pitted for inters. That decision helped Hamilton win the race to retake the lead of the F1 drivers’ ... Keep reading

Having not been used for F1 since 2011, Istanbul Park was resurfaced in 2020 as part of the preparations for the sport's return. However, the work was completed only a couple of weeks before the race. Drivers struggled for grip on the new surface with Pirelli's hardest dry compounds as they could keep temperature in their tyres. The Italian company said it would have made softer compound ... Keep reading

The young Briton had looked on course to win his maiden F1 race at Sochi last weekend as he held off Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages. However, a late race downpour turned the grand prix on its head, as Norris elected to stay out on slick tyres when the rain came down while Hamilton pitted for inters. That decision helped Hamilton win the race to retake the lead of the F1 drivers’ ... Keep reading

Working in Formula 1 is a dream for many people, with the glitz, glamour and speed of the premier motorsport series being too much to resist. Luckily for those people there are a wide range of jobs available in Formula 1, with something to suit any experience and skillset. To find out more about the jobs in Formula 1, as well as how to get them, read below. Nikita Mazepin, Haas F1, and ... Keep reading

Having not been used for F1 since 2011, Istanbul Park was resurfaced in 2020 as part of the preparations for the championship's return last year - the venue being one of those added to the schedule in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the work was completed only a couple of weeks before last year's race and drivers struggled for grip on the new surface with Pirelli's hardest dry ... Keep reading

Qatar will make its debut on the Formula 1 calendar with a race in November and has signed a 10-year deal to host a grand prix from 2023.

The night race at Losail International Circuit has been in the planning stages for some months, but the announcement had to wait for the commercial arrangements to be finalised, and will take place on the 19-21 November. The negotiations led to a long-term deal to run an event in Qatar for 10 years from 2023 to 2032. There will be no grand prix in 2022 as the country will focus on hosting ... Keep reading

Norris' pit entry incident was a major point of discussion after the race on Sunday, and many observers were surprised when the McLaren driver received a reprimand rather than the five-second penalty and one licence point that are usually associated with the offence. The significance was that those five seconds would have made his day even worse, dropping him from seventh place to ninth, behind ... Keep reading

F1's worst kept secret is out as the sport confirms a Qatar Grand Prix for November and a 10-year deal from 2023.

Leclerc started the Russian Grand Prix from the last row of the grid after taking a penalty so Ferrari could introduce its upgraded power unit to his car. But the Monegasque driver was able to fight his way back up the order, running as high as third at one point before pitting at the end of a long first stint. Leclerc sat in eighth place after stopping and making some passes, and looked set ... Keep reading

The night race at Losail International Circuit has been in the planning stages for some months, but the announcement had to wait for the commercial arrangements to be finalised, and will take place on the 19-21 November. The negotiations led to a long-term deal to run an event in Qatar for 10 years from 2023 to 2032. There will be no grand prix in 2022 as the country will focus on hosting ... Keep reading

Norris' pit entry incident was a major point of discussion after the Sochi race on Sunday, and many observers were surprised when the McLaren driver received a reprimand rather than the five-second penalty and one licence point that are usually associated with the offence. The significance was that those five seconds would have made his day even worse, dropping him from seventh place to ninth ... Keep reading

Alonso started on the hard tyres and as others pitted he rose to second place, behind only Sergio Perez, before making a late first pit stop on the same lap as the Red Bull driver. The Spaniard was running in sixth when the rain came towards the end of the race, and finding more grip than some of his rivals he rose briefly to third again. However he stayed out a lap too long before changing ... Keep reading

After scoring just one point across the 2019 and 2020 seasons, Williams has recently enjoyed a resurgence in form, recording a top-10 finish in four of the last five races. George Russell scored the team’s first podium since Azerbaijan 2017 in the rain-shortened Belgian Grand Prix, and qualified third in Sochi last weekend before finishing the race 10th. Former Volkswagen motorsport chief ... Keep reading

After scoring just one point across the 2019 and 2020 seasons, Williams has recently enjoyed a resurgence in form, recording a top-10 finish in four of the last five races. George Russell scored the team’s first podium since Azerbaijan 2017 in the rain-shortened Belgian Grand Prix, and qualified third in Sochi last weekend before finishing the race 10th. Former Volkswagen motorsport chief ... Keep reading

Alonso started on the hard tyres and as others pitted he rose to second place, behind only Sergio Perez, before making a late first pit stop on the same lap as the Red Bull driver. The Spaniard was running in sixth when the rain came towards the end of the Russian Grand Prix, and finding more grip than some of his rivals he rose briefly to third again. However he stayed out a lap too long ... Keep reading

Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel have criticised plans to make the Monaco race weekend a three-day affair from next season.

Bottas took a new power unit for Sunday’s race, and moved back to 16th on the grid, ahead only of other drivers who had taken penalties – including Max Verstappen in 20th. While the change was necessary after the Finn suffered an issue with his newest engine on Friday, it also opened up a tactical opportunity for him to cover and possible compromise Verstappen’s expected progress through ... Keep reading

Bottas took a new power unit for Sunday’s race, and moved back to 16th on the grid, ahead only of other drivers who had taken penalties – including Max Verstappen in 20th. While the change was necessary after the Finn suffered an issue with his newest engine on Friday, it also opened up a tactical opportunity for him to cover and possible compromise Verstappen’s expected progress through ... Keep reading

"The more Toto gets wound up, the more fun it becomes," says Christian Horner as Mercedes faces a down to the wire title fight.

Ferrari debuted an upgraded hybrid system for its power unit on Charles Leclerc’s car at the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi last weekend. The updated power unit was understood to be worth less than 10bhp, but Ferrari made clear prior to its introduction that its greater purpose was to help lay the foundations for 2022 and beyond. Leclerc enjoyed a spirited fightback through the field in ... Keep reading

Ferrari debuted an upgraded hybrid system for its power unit on Charles Leclerc’s car at the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi last weekend. The updated power unit was understood to be worth less than 10bhp, but Ferrari made clear prior to its introduction that its greater purpose was to help lay the foundations for 2022 and beyond. Leclerc enjoyed a spirited fightback through the field in ... Keep reading

O’Ward racked up his first two IndyCar wins and four other podium in 2021, taking the fight to eventual champion Alex Palou down to the last round of the season. Unfortunately his #5 Arrow McLaren SP car was tagged at the hairpin by Ed Jones at the end of the first lap of last Sunday’s Grand Prix of Long Beach, spinning O’Ward to the back of the field. It’s likely the damage he ... Keep reading

Despite his numerous misdemeanours thus far, including being flagged for "unsportsmanlike conduct" at Sochi on Sunday, FIA race director, Michael Masi is not particularly concerned by Nikita Mazepin’s approach to his racing.

With Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen separated by just two points in the standings, the contest is completely wide open with seven races to go. But, with recent events at the power tracks of Monza and Sochi appearing to favour the Mercedes package, things are less clear cut for the remaining grands prix. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner reckons that neither team can be sure of ... Keep reading

With Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen separated by just two points in the standings, the contest is completely wide open with seven races to go. But, with recent events at the power tracks of Monza and Sochi appearing to favour the Mercedes package, things are less clear cut for the remaining grands prix. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner reckons that neither team can be sure of ... Keep reading

O’Ward racked up his first two IndyCar wins and four other podium in 2021, taking the fight to eventual champion Alex Palou down to the last round of the season. Unfortunately his #5 Arrow McLaren SP-Chevrolet was tagged at the hairpin by Ed Jones at the end of the first lap of last Sunday’s Grand Prix of Long Beach, spinning O’Ward to the back of the field. It’s likely the damage he ... Keep reading

Mazepin was shown the black and white flag for unsportsmanlike behaviour after a blocking move on the AlphaTauri of Yuki Tsunoda. Mazepin has been involved in several incidents with his teammate Mick Schumacher this season, although only one – for causing a collision in the Italian GP – resulted in a penalty. On that occasion, Mazepin received a five-second time penalty, plus a point on ... Keep reading

Mazepin was shown the black and white flag for unsportsmanlike behaviour after a blocking move on the AlphaTauri of Yuki Tsunoda. Mazepin has been involved in several incidents with his teammate Mick Schumacher this season, although only one – for causing a collision in the Italian GP – resulted in a penalty. On that occasion, Mazepin received a five-second time penalty, plus a point on ... Keep reading

The Canadian had a power unit change prior to qualifying after suffering an issue on Friday, and thus started 18th, just ahead of the also-penalised Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen. In his first stint on the medium tyres, he got caught behind the Haas of Nikita Mazepin but, after an early switch to the hards to find clear air, he showed good pace. However, by then he was too far behind ... Keep reading

The Canadian had a power unit change prior to qualifying after suffering an issue on Friday, and thus started 18th, just ahead of the also penalised Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen. In his first stint on the medium tyres, he got caught behind the Haas of Nikita Mazepin but, after an early switch to the hards to find clear air, he showed good pace. However, by then he was too far behind ... Keep reading

Sunday’s dramatic Russian Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton scored a historic 100th Formula 1 win after a late rain shower shook up proceedings in Sochi. It ended in heartbreak for Lando Norris, who was just a few laps away from his maiden grand prix victory before a decision to stay out on slicks backfired, leaving the McLaren driver feeling devastated. Sochi was always going to be a big ... Keep reading

The images are the work of the celebrated photographers from Motorsport Images, principally Rainer Schlegelmilch, Ercole Colombo, Michael, and Steven Tee as well as Mark Sutton. "I believe the most fitting word is 'intensity '", writes Domenicali.  "This is the key ingredient of Formula 1 but also of life. You will find it in every one of the photographs before you... a journey through ... Keep reading

Norris looked set to win his maiden grand prix in Sochi until he and McLaren got caught out by a late rain shower with three laps to go. Norris opted to stay on slicks and as the rain worsened, he lost his race-long lead to Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, who took his 100th career win with a well-timed pitstop. After the race Norris said he was devastated after coming agonisingly close to ... Keep reading

Norris looked set to win his maiden grand prix in Sochi until he and McLaren got caught out by a late rain shower with three laps to go. Norris opted to stay on slicks and as the rain worsened, he lost his race-long lead to Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, who took his 100th career win with a well-timed pitstop. After the race Norris said he was "devastated" after coming agonisingly close to ... Keep reading

Hamilton had looked all set to finish behind leader Lando Norris in the closing stages of the Sochi race, before a late downpour turned the race on its head. As the rain blew in, Norris elected to stay out on slicks while Mercedes convinced Hamilton to move over to inters – which ultimately proved to be the right choice. Reflecting on why Mercedes got it right, on an afternoon that McLaren ... Keep reading

The images are the work of the celebrated photographers from Motorsport Images, principally Rainer Schlegelmilch, Ercole Colombo, Michael, and Steven Tee as well as Mark Sutton. "I believe the most fitting word is 'intensity '", writes Domenicali.  "This is the key ingredient of Formula 1 but also of life. You will find it in every one of the photographs before you... a journey through ... Keep reading

New regulation that will make it mandatory for teams to run young drivers in Friday practice next season appears to have the agreement of the team bosses.

As F1 seeks to expand calendar, team bosses call for balance, while suggesting the possibility of rotating staff and even events.

Hamilton had looked all set to finish behind leader Lando Norris in the closing stages of the Sochi race, before a late downpour turned the race on its head. As the rain blew in, Norris elected to stay out on slicks while Mercedes convinced Hamilton to move over to inters – which ultimately proved to be the right choice. Reflecting on why Mercedes got it right, on an afternoon that McLaren ... Keep reading

And, like in any war, there are going to be casualties and missteps along the way, with both teams trying to play their best hands to try to cover off retaliatory efforts from the other. In Russia, the skirmish revolved around engine penalties, as Red Bull elected to take a grid drop for Max Verstappen by fitting a power unit to replace the one that he lost in his British Grand Prix crash with ... Keep reading

Norris picked up his first F1 pole in Saturday's qualifying session at the Sochi Autodrom, and looked set to win the race before a late rain shower shook up proceedings. Norris initially opted against coming in for intermediates, a decision that ultimately backfired as he dropped to seventh place after pitting and making the switch, allowing Lewis Hamilton to win the race. Norris felt ... Keep reading

While Mercedes hopes to get through the rest of the season without needing a fresh power unit for championship leader Lewis Hamilton, there are growing concerns that it may have to do so and take a grid penalty. The precarious situation the team is in was highlighted over the Russian Grand Prix weekend when a fresh engine Valtteri Bottas had fitted in Italy hit trouble and had to be ... Keep reading

Norris picked up his first F1 pole in Saturday's qualifying session at the Sochi Autodrom, and looked set to win the race before a late rain shower shook up proceedings. Norris initially opted against coming in for intermediates, a decision that ultimately backfired as he dropped to seventh place after pitting and making the switch, allowing Lewis Hamilton to win the race. Norris felt ... Keep reading

While the German car manufacturer hopes to get through the rest of the season without needing a fresh power unit for Lewis Hamilton, there are growing concerns that it may have to do so and take a grid penalty. The precarious situation the team is in was highlighted over the Russian Grand Prix weekend when a fresh engine that Valtteri Bottas had fitted in Italy hit trouble and had to be ... Keep reading

Remarkably, the Briton has now become the first driver to reach a century of world championship F1 wins at the 2021 Russian Grand Prix. It has taken him 281 races and a little over 14 years, during which time he has also scored 101 pole positions, 57 fastest laps and seven world titles. Now seemed like a good time to revisit the selection and highlight the 10 best wins of one of the most ... Keep reading

The young Briton looked on course to win his maiden F1 race from pole position at Sochi on Sunday, as he held off Lewis Hamilton behind him in the closing stages. But it all went wrong a few laps from home when a downpour arrived and Norris and his McLaren team left it too late to switch to intermediate tyres. The delay cost him a lot of time and opened the way for Hamilton to take the ... Keep reading

Sochi served up a Formula 1 race to savour on Sunday as both rain and records fell, delivering a dramatic finish that will live long in the memory. Lewis Hamilton became the first driver in F1 history to hit 100 grand prix wins, finally ending his wait to hit triple-digits. But it was not a victory that came easily, requiring a fightback from a messy qualifying and a loss of position at the ... Keep reading

Sochi served up a Formula 1 race to savour on Sunday as both rain and records fell, delivering a dramatic finish that will live long in the memory. Lewis Hamilton became the first driver in F1 history to hit 100 grand prix wins, finally ending his wait to hit triple-digits. But it was not a victory that came easily, requiring a fightback from a messy qualifying and a loss of position at the ... Keep reading

The young Briton looked on course to win his maiden F1 race from pole position at Sochi on Sunday, as he held off Lewis Hamilton behind him in the closing stages. But it all went wrong a few laps from home when a downpour arrived and Norris and his McLaren team left it too late to switch to intermediate tyres. The delay cost him a lot of time and opened the way for Hamilton to take the ... Keep reading

Looking at what he expects to be a fight to the finish, Toto Wolff admits that his team will need to take an aggressive approach from here on in.

Sainz scored his third podium of the season by finishing third at the Sochi Autodrom on Sunday, having led the early stages of the race before slipping behind Lando Norris. Sainz looked set to finish fourth before the late downpour allowed him to rise up to third place after a well-timed switch to intermediates, following home Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Sainz has been working ... Keep reading

The Italian's afternoon was badly compromised as he had to rely on manual signals from his pit board, which inevitably lacked the sort of detail required to properly manage his race. It also contributed to him being one of the last drivers to pit in the rain in the closing laps, with only Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc coming in after him. After losing grid positions with a gearbox ... Keep reading

Verstappen had to start last at Sochi after his team elected to fit a fresh engine to his car. Although he made great progress in the early stages, his charge up the field was stalled when he suffered graining on the switch from hard to medium tyres for the second half of the race. PLUS: How Mercedes made the "blind faith" call that won Hamilton the Russian GP The Dutchman had looked set ... Keep reading

Though regretful at missing out on a podium, another decent points haul leaves Spanish veteran, Fernando Alonso feeling proud of his and his team's efforts.

Verstappen had to start last at Sochi after his team elected to fit a fresh engine to his car. Although he made great progress in the early stages, his charge up the field was stalled when he suffered graining on the switch from hard to medium tyres for the second half of the race. The Dutchman had looked set to come home in sixth or seventh spot before he capitalised on an early switch to ... Keep reading

Everything you need to know about the VTB Russian Grand Prix... all the details, stats, pictures and quotes.

And while team boss Andreas Seidl joked on Sunday night about there being a 'Hindsight WhatsApp group', which could conclude it should have pitted Lando Norris straightaway for inters in the closing stages, the analysis will go much deeper than that. Digging into the crucial minutes of what turned an odds-on brilliant win for Norris into heartbreak, it is clear that, like most things in F1 ... Keep reading

The Italian’s afternoon was badly compromised as he had to rely on manual signals from his pit board, which inevitably lacked the sort of detail required to properly manage his race. It also contributed to him being one of the last drivers to pit in the rain in the closing laps, with only Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc coming in after him. After losing grid positions with a gearbox ... Keep reading

And while team boss Andreas Seidl joked on Sunday night about there being a 'Hindsight WhatsApp group', which could conclude it should have pitted Lando Norris straightaway for inters in the closing stages, the analysis will go much deeper than that. Digging into the crucial minutes of what turned an odds-on brilliant win for Norris into heartbreak, it is clear that, like most things in F1 ... Keep reading

Sainz scored his third podium of the season by finishing third at the Sochi Autodrom on Sunday, having led the early stages of the race before slipping behind Lando Norris. Sainz looked set to finish fourth before the late downpour allowed him to rise up to third place after a well-timed switch to intermediates, following home Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Sainz has been working ... Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton reclaimed the lead of the F1 drivers' championship by scoring his 100th grand prix victory in Russia on Sunday, beating Lando Norris after a late downpour and a well-timed switch to intermediate tyres. Title rival Max Verstappen recovered from an engine penalty that left him last on the grid to finish second, ensuring Hamilton's championship lead only stands at two ... Keep reading

Never one for statistics and records, even Lewis Hamilton admits that his 100th Grand Prix win is a historic milestone for the sport.

Lewis Hamilton reclaimed the lead of the F1 drivers' championship by scoring his 100th grand prix victory in Russia on Sunday, beating Lando Norris after a late downpour and a well-timed switch to intermediate tyres. Title rival Max Verstappen recovered from an engine penalty that left him last on the grid to finish second, ensuring Hamilton's championship lead only stands at two ... Keep reading

But it was a result that did not come easily for the seven-time world champion. It required a fight from as low as seventh on the opening lap, a late downpour and a risky yet ultimately correct switch to intermediate tyres to deny Lando Norris a maiden race win. Norris looked set to give McLaren its second straight victory before rain hit the Sochi Autodrom in the closing stages, shaking up the ... Keep reading

Following the ultimate example of damage limitation, little wonder Max Verstappen and Red Bull see Sochi result as a victory.

Refusing to let Lando Norris shoulder all the blame for tyre call, McLaren boss, Andreas Seidl insists it was a team decision.

Losing out on what appeared certain to be his maiden Grand Prix win, Lando Norris admits to being devastated.

The McLaren driver appeared to have the Sochi race under control late on, having held off a charging Lewis Hamilton for the lead as the race drew to its conclusion. But a rain shower that hit the track a few laps from the end threw the event on its head, and opened the door for Norris to see victory hopes slip from his grasp. While Mercedes pitted Hamilton to take inters, Norris elected to ... Keep reading

Stroll careened into the back of Gasly's AlphaTauri at Turn 8 as the rain began to fall, leaving the circuit desperately slippery for the drivers as they tried to persevere with their slick tyres. This turned Gasly into a 360-degree spin, for which Stroll has now had 10 seconds added onto his total race time - and the Canadian has also received two penalty points on his superlicence. That ... Keep reading

Today's post-race press conference with Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz.

It's a good result, a reward for the job we have done so far and a confidence boost ahead of the next race.

There were tricky calls to be made at the end of the race when it started raining, and that's never easy. Unfortunately, it didn't work out on Lando's side today.

Carlos had a great weekend, both yesterday in qualifying and today in the race and third place is a nice reward for all the hard work.

Those final few laps were so intense, but we managed to make the right calls and lead the field across the finish line.

The race was decided in the closing stages, with Norris going for his first win and Hamilton aiming for his century, but the result was ultimately determined by rain and pit strategy. Hamilton pitted for intermediates as it began to drizzle, while Norris stayed out on slicks – but a downpour ruined Norris’s gamble. Hamilton eased past him to win the race, ahead of Red Bull’s Max ... Keep reading

Lance Stroll has been handed a 10s time penalty for colliding with Pierre Gasly in the final closing stages of today's Grand Prix.

To add to his Sochi woes, Lando Norris has been given a reprimand after crossing the white line at the pit entrance during today's Russian Grand Prix.

The result was ultimately a disappointing one for us - 11th and 12th - but, when it rains suddenly like that, luck often plays as big a part as judgment.

Norris was closing in on a maiden grand prix victory after controlling proceedings from pole position before a late rain shower turned the race on its head. Norris opted to stay out on slicks while the majority of other drivers came in for intermediates, only for the decision to backfire as the rain grew heavier. The McLaren driver was eventually able to pit at the end of Lap 51 - two laps ... Keep reading

Stroll careened into the back of Gasly's AlphaTauri at Turn 8 as the rain began to fall, leaving the circuit desperately slippery for the drivers as they tried to persevere with their slick tyres. This turned Gasly into a full 360-degree spin, for which Stroll has now had 10 seconds added onto his total race time - and the Canadian has also received two penalty points on his ... Keep reading

Norris was closing in on a maiden grand prix victory after controlling proceedings from pole position before a late rain shower turned the race on its head. Norris opted to stay out on slicks while the majority of other drivers came in for intermediates, only for the decision to backfire as the rain grew heavier. The McLaren driver was eventually able to pit at the end of lap 51 - two laps ... Keep reading

Stroll careened into the back of Gasly's AlphaTauri at Turn 8 as the rain began to fall, leaving the circuit desperately slippery for the drivers as they tried to persevere with their slick tyres. This turned Gasly into a full 360-degree spin, for which Stroll has now had 10 seconds added onto his total race time - and the Canadian has also received two penalty points on his ... Keep reading

Hamilton scored his 100th grand prix victory after capitalising on a late rain shower in Sochi to beat McLaren's Lando Norris, switching to intermediates with three laps of the race remaining. Hamilton was initially unsure about the decision as the majority of the track was dry, and was seen passing pit entry and continuing for another lap after receiving a call from race engineer Pete ... Keep reading

It’s taken Hamilton 281 races and is the latest in a remarkable series of milestones in the career of one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time. But how many of those wins can you remember? Here they all are, from the first success in Canada 14 years ago. If you want to see which victories Autosport rates as Hamilton’s best, also take a look at his top 10 F1 wins ranked. Lewis ... Keep reading

It’s taken Hamilton 281 races and is the latest in a remarkable series of milestones in the career of one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time. But how many of those wins can you remember? Here they all are, from the first success in Canada 14 years ago. If you want to see which victories Motorsport.com rates as Hamilton’s best, also take a look at his top 10 F1 wins ... Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton won the Russian Grand Prix after a frantic last few laps caused by heavy rain dashed Lando Norris' hopes of a maiden victory.

Weather Gods turn Russian Grand Prix upside down as Lady Luck smiles on Lewis, Max and Valtteri while shunning Lando.

The McLaren driver appeared to have the Sochi race under control late on, having held off a charging Lewis Hamilton for the lead as the race drew to its conclusion. But a rain shower that hit the track a few laps from the end threw the event on its head, and opened the door for Norris to see victory hopes slip from his grasp. While Mercedes pitted Hamilton to take inters, Norris elected to ... Keep reading

Hamilton dropped to seventh on the opening lap of the race, but recovered to sit second behind Norris after the pit stop cycle was completed, trailing the McLaren by nine seconds. But Hamilton was able to make significant gains with clear air ahead of him, whittling the gap down to just over one second with 10 laps to go before telling his Mercedes team that it was hard to get any ... Keep reading

The McLaren driver appeared to have the Sochi race under control late on, having held off a charging Lewis Hamilton for the lead as the race drew to its conclusion. But a rain shower that hit the track a few laps from the end threw the event on its head, and opened the door for Norris to see victory hopes slip from his grasp. While Mercedes pitted Hamilton to take inters, Norris elected to ... Keep reading

The race was decided in the closing stages, with Norris going for his first win and Hamilton aiming for his century, but the result was ultimately determined by rain and pit strategy. Hamilton pitted for intermediates as it began to drizzle, while Norris stayed out on slicks – but a downpour ruined Norris’s gamble. Hamilton eased past him to win the race, ahead of Red Bull’s Max ... Keep reading

Hamilton dropped to seventh on the opening lap of the race, but recovered to sit second behind Norris after the pit stop cycle was completed, trailing the McLaren by nine seconds. But Hamilton was able to make significant gains with clear air ahead of him, whittling the gap down to just over one second with 10 laps to go before telling his Mercedes team that it was hard to get any ... Keep reading

Norris ended up seventh after trying to stay on out slicks when Hamilton, who had charged up the order in the race’s second half before getting stuck behind the McLaren ahead of the rain arriving in the final laps, pitted for intermediates. The polesitter also faces a post-race investigation for crossing the pitlane-entry line when he did eventually come in to switch to the wet tyres, by ... Keep reading

The race was decided in the closing stages, with Norris going for his first win and Hamilton aiming for his century, but the result was ultimately determined by rain and pit strategy. Hamilton pitted for intermediates as it began to drizzle, while Norris stayed out on slicks – but a downpour ruined Norris’s gamble. Hamilton eased past him to win the race, ahead of Red Bull’s Max ... Keep reading

Norris ended up seventh after trying to stay on out slicks when Hamilton, who had charged up the order in the race's second half before getting stuck behind the McLaren ahead of the rain arriving in the final laps, pitted for intermediates. Norris also faces a post-race investigation for crossing the pitlane-entry line when he did eventually come in to switch to the wet tyres, by which time ... Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton won the Russian Grand Prix after a frantic last few laps caused by heavy rain dashed Lando Norris' hopes of a maiden victory.

Result of the VTB Russian Grand Prix.

The Ferrari driver is starting from the front row of the grid alongside Lando Norris after making the most of a switch to slick tyres in the final stages of Q3 on Saturday. And while there is little doubt that the Mercedes and Red Bull starting behind are clearly ahead in overall race pace terms, the nature of the Sochi circuit could make it difficult for them to exploit their speed if they get ... Keep reading

While Lando Norris pulled off a shock in the damp qualifying on Saturday to grab his maiden pole position, he and his bosses are cautious about being able to stay in front in the race. With the worst of the weather appearing to have passed, and the grand prix set to be dry, all eyes will be on whether or not Lewis Hamilton can move forward quickly from his fourth place on the grid. Speaking ... Keep reading

Russell, who has scored points in three of the last four races for the team that had previously not had a top 10 result since the 2019 German GP, grabbed third place on the grid in Sochi behind Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz. His recent form, including a front row slot in Belgium, has earned him huge plaudits and comes ahead of a switch to Mercedes next year. But reflecting on what potential ... Keep reading

Amended starting grid for the VTB Russian Grand Prix after penalties applied.

While Lando Norris pulled off a shock in the damp qualifying on Saturday to grab his maiden pole position, he and his bosses are cautious about being able to stay in front in the race. With the worst of the weather appearing to have passed, and the grand prix set to be dry, all eyes will be on whether or not Lewis Hamilton can move forward quickly from his fourth place on the grid. Speaking ... Keep reading

The new V6, turbo and MGU-H fitted overnight would normally send Bottas to the back of the grid, but he is expected to start 17th, ahead of three other drivers who have already made changes – namely Nicholas Latifi, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. And the key name there is of course Verstappen. Red Bull needed to introduce a new Honda power unit at some stage, and with a three-place ... Keep reading

Russell, who has scored points in three of the last four races for the team that had previously not scored a top 10 result since the 2019 German GP - but has been making steady progress on its car’s pace in the last two seasons - qualified third in Sochi behind Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz Jr. The British driver will switch to Mercedes next year and as a result could become a regular rival ... Keep reading

The new V6, turbo and MGU-H fitted overnight would normally send Bottas to the back of the grid, but he is expected to start 17th, ahead of three other drivers who have already made changes – namely Nicholas Latifi, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. And the key name there is of course Verstappen. Red Bull needed to introduce a new Honda power unit at some stage, and with a three-place ... Keep reading

Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton is one win away from becoming the first driver to reach triple-figures for race wins, having already reached a century of pole positions earlier this year in Spain. Hamilton picked up his 99th win at the British Grand Prix in July, but has since been waiting to finally reach 100. His bid was compromised by a strategy error in Hungary and then a poor start ... Keep reading

Red Bull revealed on Friday afternoon that it had fitted Verstappen's car with an all-new power unit, triggering a penalty that meant the Dutchman would start at the back of the grid. Verstappen will start last after failing to set a time in qualifying on Saturday. He will be joined at the back of the field by Valtteri Bottas, Nicholas Latifi and Charles Leclerc, all of whom are also taking ... Keep reading

Red Bull revealed on Friday afternoon that it had fitted Verstappen's car with an all-new power unit, triggering a penalty that meant the Dutchman would start at the back of the grid. Verstappen will start last after failing to set a time in qualifying on Saturday. He will be joined at the back of the field by Valtteri Bottas, Nicholas Latifi and Charles Leclerc, all of whom are also taking ... Keep reading

The Ferrari driver is starting from the front row of the grid alongside Lando Norris after making the most of a switch to slick tyres in the final stages of Q3 on Saturday. And while there is little doubt that the Mercedes and Red Bull starting behind are clearly ahead in overall race pace terms, the nature of the Sochi circuit could make it difficult for them to exploit their speed if they get ... Keep reading

A strategic engine change for Valtteri Bottas will see the Finn start the Russian Grand Prix just ahead of Max Verstappen.

After qualifying second at Spa last month, Williams driver Russell put in another impressive display in damp conditions to secure P3 in qualifying at the Sochi Autodrom on Saturday. The performance only added to the buzz around Russell ahead of his move to Mercedes for 2022, when he will partner seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Russell and Hamilton will start side-by-side on the ... Keep reading

After qualifying second at Spa last month, Williams driver Russell put in another impressive display in damp conditions to secure P3 in qualifying at the Sochi Autodrom on Saturday. The performance only added to the buzz around Russell ahead of his move to Mercedes for 2022, when he will partner seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Russell and Hamilton will start side-by-side on the ... Keep reading

Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton is one win away from becoming the first driver to reach triple-figures for race wins, having already reached a century of pole positions earlier this year in Spain. Hamilton picked up his 99th win at the British Grand Prix in July, but has since been waiting to finally reach 100. His bid was compromised by a strategy error in Hungary and then a poor start ... Keep reading

The team expects the Finn, who originally qualified seventh, will start from 17th place – which will put him three spots ahead of Max Verstappen, team-mate Lewis Hamilton’s title rival. The strategic move gives Mercedes the opportunity to potentially compromise Verstappen’s attempt to charge through the field after the Dutchman took a complete set of new Honda power unit elements for ... Keep reading

The team expects that the Finn, who originally qualified seventh, will start from 17th place – which will put him three spots ahead of Lewis Hamilton's title rival Max Verstappen. The strategic move gives Mercedes the opportunity to potentially compromise Verstappen’s attempt to charge through the field after the Dutchman took a complete set of new Honda power unit elements for FP2 on ... Keep reading

McLaren's Lando Norris will start a race from pole position for the first time in his F1 career after topping a wet/dry qualifying on Saturday. Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz will join his former teammate Norris on the front row after an excellent lap of his own in Q3, with George Russell an impressive third for Williams. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton made two mistakes in tricky conditions in Q3 ... Keep reading

Today's post-qualifying press conference with Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz and George Russell.

The Brit took his maiden pole as drivers switched to slick tyres on a damp but drying track in the final minutes of Q3 at the Sochi Autodrom. He managed to beat Ferrari driver Sainz to the top spot, with George Russell putting in another impressive performance at the wheel of his Williams to take third. Championship challenger Lewis Hamilton missed out on the chance to capitalise on title ... Keep reading

Lance did a superb job to qualify eighth but, had he not lost a significant amount of time behind Checo in sector three on his fastest Q3 lap, he would have qualified fourth.

McLaren driver Norris capitalised on a well-timed switch to slick tyres to claim his first career pole in damp and slippery conditions, admitting he "risked quite a bit" to lap 0.517 seconds faster than former team-mate Carlos Sainz Jr in the Ferrari. A late improvement by Williams driver George Russell, also running slick tyres at the end, vaulted the 2022 Mercedes driver into third and into a ... Keep reading

Red Bull driver Verstappen took no active part in qualifying at the Sochi Autodrom due to a penalty for a power unit change that will see him start from the back of the grid. Hamilton said on Friday that it was important for Mercedes to capitalise on the opportunity in Russia, but the seven-time world champion missed out on pole position after a messy end to qualifying left him fourth ... Keep reading

All drivers will have a free choice of tyres at the start, which means that they should be able to run the optimal one-stop strategy.

Even without Lewis' kiss on the wall we wouldn't have been able to do two laps on the Soft and it was definitely a lap two tyre today.

Red Bull driver Verstappen took no active part in qualifying at the Sochi Autodrom due to a penalty for a power unit change that will see him start from the back of the grid. Hamilton said on Friday that it was important for Mercedes to capitalise on the opportunity in Russia, but the seven-time world champion missed out on pole position after a messy end to qualifying left him fourth ... Keep reading

Hamilton topped both Q1 and Q2 for Mercedes in Sochi, and was the quickest driver on intermediates in Q3 before cars came in to switch to slick tyres. As Hamilton came in to make the change, he clipped the wall at pit entry, leaving his Mercedes car with front wing damage and in need of a new one to be fitted. While Hamilton was able to eventually get back out after moving aside for teammate ... Keep reading

Russell led the top 10 shootout runners in moving from the intermediates all drivers had used in Q1 and Q2 to the soft slick compound with six minutes of Q3 remaining. He explained how the rest of his fourth Q3 appearance of 2021 had gone in the post-qualifying press conference at Sochi, where he finished behind pole winner Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz. Russell said: "I came on the radio to ... Keep reading