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VERSTAPPEN DOMINATES BAKU AS PIASTRI CRASHES OUT AND SAINZ SECURES WILLIAMS PODIUM

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Max Verstappen delivered a flawless performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading every lap from pole to secure a commanding victory on the streets of Baku. The Red Bull driver's win was his fourth of the season and came on a weekend that highlighted both his own consistency and Red Bull's resurgence in the championship fight.

LEWIS HAMILTON SHUTS DOWN RETIREMENT RUMORS, SAYS FORMULA 1 IS "THE LOVE OF MY LIFE"

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Lewis Hamilton has dismissed growing speculation about an early retirement, insisting that Formula 1 remains his greatest passion despite a challenging first season with Ferrari.

HAMILTON ‘OPTIMISTIC’ THAT AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX CAN KICK-START HIS FERRARI CAREER

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Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he remains optimistic that he can claim a maiden podium with Ferrari this year.

Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the seven-time champion stressed that a win was unlikely, but that a top-three finish was realistic in the final eight races.

WILLIAMS DRIVER CARLOS SAINZ ESCAPES FINE FOR USING BAD LANGUAGE IN BAHRAIN

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Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz escaped a potential 40,000 euro ($45,370) fine for bad language on Friday after the governing body decided not to refer him to stewards at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

ANTONELLI TO USE WOLFF CRITICISM AS FUEL AT AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX

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Mercedes’ highly-rated rookie Kimi Antonelli on Thursday acknowledged team boss Toto Wolff’s criticism of his ‘underwhelming’ outing at the Italian Grand Prix and said he understood.

‘PHANTOM’ FORMULA-STYLE RACER FINALLY CAUGHT AFTER SIX YEARS ON CZECH ROADS

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For six years, Czech police have been on the trail of a mysterious racing car driver who brazenly sped down highways in a Formula One-style vehicle, eluding capture at every turn. On Sunday morning, that long-running chase finally came to an end.

PIASTRI SAYS MCLAREN HAVE ‘CLARIFIED A LOT OF THINGS’ AFTER MONZA INTRA-TEAM DRAMA

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Oscar Piastri on Thursday said McLaren had “clarified a lot of things” about team orders following the decision to ask him to give up second place to teammate and title rival Lando Norris at the Italian Grand Prix.

VERSTAPPEN WINS IN MONZA AS MCLAREN TEAM ORDERS SPARK DEBATE

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Max Verstappen claimed his third Formula 1 victory of the season with a dominant performance at Monza, finishing almost 20 seconds clear of Lando Norris as McLaren became embroiled in a late-race team orders dispute.