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  • Mercedes AMG's Lewis Hamilton at the 2015 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix

    Lewis Hamilton showed yet again why he’s the star driver at the Mercedes AMG Formula One team, demonstrating full dominance throughout the past weekend's Canadian Grand Prix. After topping the time sheets during practice and securing pole position at qualifying, the Briton managed to edge out his teammate Nico Rosberg in a tense battle at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to secure the win during yesterday’s race. Rosberg crossed the line a little over two seconds behind Hamilton to make this the 20th one-two finish in Mercedes grand prix history. The rest of the field...

  • Mercedes AMG's Lewis Hamilton at the 2015 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix
    Mercedes AMG Locks Out Front Row For 2015 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix

    Mercedes AMG managed to lock out the front row after Saturday’s qualifying session for the 2015 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix, with star driver Lewis Hamilton securing pole position and teammate Nico Rosberg taking second place at the end of a very closely contested session held under sunny...

  • Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, home of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix
    2015 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix Weather Forecast

    Uncertain weather is often a factor at the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix, and looking at the forecast for Montreal where the race is being held we’re expecting some rain during today’s practice session but clear conditions for tomorrow’s qualifying and Sunday’s eventual...

  • Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, home of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix
    2015 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix Preview

    The 2015 Formula One World Championship continues with round seven, the Canadian Grand Prix, which once again is being held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Located on Montreal’s man-made island Ile Notre Dame in the St Lawrence river, the popular circuit, named after Canadian F1 driver...

  • 2015 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix
    Nico Rosberg Pulls Surprise Victory At 2015 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix

    Mercedes AMG’s Nico Rosberg secured his third victory in a row at the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, with his win in yesterday’s race coming after a mistake made by his own team that cost his teammate and Monaco pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton the top prize. The mistake came when Hamilton...

  • Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton at the 2015 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix Pole
    Lewis Hamilton Takes 2015 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix Pole

    Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton will start at pole tomorrow at the 2015 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix after a stunning performance during today’s qualifying. Monaco is a race where qualifying is crucial and for Hamilton it was his first pole at the famous location. He put in an impressive...

  • Formula One Monaco Grand Prix

    Monaco’s favorable Mediterranean climate seems to have taken leave for the 2015 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, with overcast conditions and some rain predicted for both Saturday and Sunday. A mild high of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) is forecast together with a very mild easterly wind of 8 mph. We already saw some of the wet stuff cutting short Thursday’s practice session but the good news is that the chance of rain during Sunday’s race is very low. Pirelli has nominated its supersoft and soft compounds for the race but has the full wets on hand should the...

  • Lewis Hamilton
    2015 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix Preview

    The Formula One Monaco Grand Prix is right up there with the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500 as one motorsport’s top events, and despite its beautiful location and party atmosphere it’s actually one of the toughest races on the calendar. The race lines are so close to the...

  • 2015 Audi R18 e-tron quattro LMP1 race car
    Audi Quashes F1 Rumors, Says The Sport "Needs To Solve Its Problems On Its Own"

    Recently, we wrote that Audi seemed poised to enter Formula One—but now we know those rumors were just that. As late as last week, current Audi chief Rupert Stadler wouldn't confirm or deny any ambitions to enter the prestigious series. But earlier today, he shut the door on the prospect...

  • 2015 Audi R18 e-tron quattro LMP1 race car
    Is Audi Poised To Enter F1 And Supply Engines To Struggling Red Bull?

    Once-dominant Formula One team Red Bull Racing has been struggling all season with it's Renault-sourced power plants—and signs seem to be pointing toward Audi coming to its rescue. Details come from Auto Express, which writes that the key obstacle to entering F1 was recently departed chairman...

  • McLaren MP4/4 and MP4-30
    Button And Alonso Run McLaren MP4/4 Next To MP4-30: Video

    There was a time when McLaren dominated Formula One racing. One of its premier machines was the MP4/4 from the 1988 season, where it won 15 of the 16 races held. Those days, with the likes of Ayrton Senna doing the driving, might feel like a bit of bygone era at the moment for Macca fans, as the...

  • Mercedes AMG's Nico Rosberg at the 2015 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix
    Nico Rosberg Back In The Championship Race After Winning 2015 Spanish Grand Prix

    After pushing hard throughout the 2015 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Mercedes AMG’s Nico Rosberg ended the weekend with a decisive victory. His teammate Lewis Hamilton was second, but the current 2015 Drivers’ Championship points leader finished...

  • Mercedes AMG at the 2015 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix

    Mercedes AMG’s Nico Rosberg showed he’s still a force to be reckoned with in the 2015 Formula One World Championship by securing pole position for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, which once again is taking place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The German put in a blistering lap time of 1:24.681 to take his first pole of the season and the 16th of his F1 career. However, he’ll still have his work cut out for him tomorrow as starting by his side will be reigning world champion and fellow Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, whose time of 1:24.948 during today's...

  • Lotus F1 Mad Max: Fury Road-themed Formula 1 car
    Lotus F1 Team Creates Awesome 'Mad Max' Homage F1 Car

    Promoting movies is, mostly, the business of frippery. Here, it’s nothing but. But it’s badass frippery. Yes, frippery can be badass, if it’s a Lotus F1 car decked out Mad Max: Fury Road style with bladed wheels, giant treaded tires, a dually rear axle, flame throwers, human...

  • Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, home of the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix
    2015 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix Weather Forecast

    The Spanish Grand Prix, the first of the European races in the 2015 Formula One World Championship, got underway this morning in beautiful Barcelona with the first of the free practice sessions. The event’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya home is a familiar one for all the teams, as it was...

  • Formula One Spanish Grand Prix
    2015 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix Preview

    After a few weeks break, the 2015 Formula One World Championship continues with round five, the Spanish Grand Prix, taking place once again at the Circuit de Catalunya, recently renamed the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya after a sponsorship deal with Barcelona City Council. This is the first...

  • Lewis Hamilton and his original 1966 Shelby Cobra 427
    Lewis Hamilton To Take Part In 2015 Gumball 3000 Rally

    Despite entering its 17th year, the Gumball 3000 rally—it’s more of a road trip than rally and doesn’t involve any actual racing—remains as popular as ever, with this year’s assortment of celebrities and well-heeled car fans taking part now including reigning Formula...

  • Mercedes AMG's Lewis Hamilton at the 2015 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix
    Hamilton Holds Off Räikkönen For Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Win

    It was yet another double podium for the Mercedes AMG Formula One team following yesterday’s enthralling Bahrain Grand Prix, though this time there was a red car splitting up the two Silver Arrows. Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton took home the win for Mercedes, followed just 3.38...

  • Mercedes AMG's Lewis Hamilton at the 2015 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix

    Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton managed to secure pole position for the 2015 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix, but he’s going to have his work cut out for him come tomorrow’s race as Ferrari’s four-time world champion driver Sebastian Vettel will also be starting on the front row. Hamilton’s time in Q3 was 1:32.571, with Vettel posting a 1:32.982. This represents Hamilton’s fourth pole in as many races this season, and it’s also his first for the Bahrain International Circuit where the race is being held. Considering Ferrari has been close to matching the...

  • Bahrain International Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix
    2015 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Weather Forecast

    Bahrain led Formula One’s expansion into the Middle East back in 2004 and, despite the ongoing political strife in the country, will this year hold its 11th Grand Prix. Starting last season, the Bahrain Grand Prix became a twilight race, providing some much-needed relief from the heat for all...

  • Bahrain International Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix
    2015 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Preview

    No sooner had last weekend’s race in China ended that all the Formula One teams headed off for Bahrain for the fourth round of the season, scheduled for this weekend. The Bahrain Grand Prix is always a controversial stop on the F1 calendar, with the political tensions in the country still as...

  • Mercedes AMG's Lewis Hamilton at the 2015 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix
    Mercedes AMG One-Two Finish At 2015 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix

    Mercedes AMG was back in form at the 2015 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, with reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton leading home teammate Nico Rosberg at yesterday’s race at the Shanghai International Circuit. The Briton never looked under threat, having managed to lead from pole to secure...

  • Mercedes AMG's Lewis Hamilton at the 2015 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix
    Mercedes AMG Lock Out Front Row For 2015 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix

    Mercedes AMG was back in full form at today’s qualifying session for the 2015 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, with its drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg locking out the front row for tomorrow’s race. Hamilton was the fastest and thus will start at pole. He posted a 1:35.782 in Q3...

  • Shanghai International Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix
    2015 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix Weather Forecast

    Compared to the hot and steamy conditions of the previous Formula One race in Malaysia, where Ferrari managed to end Mercedes AMG’s winning streak, temperatures are significantly cooler at the Shanghai International Circuit, which is hosting the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend. The weather...

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