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LEWIS HAMILTON SAYS THERE'S NO EXCUSE FOR FORMULA 1's ABSENCE IN AFRICA

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Lewis Hamilton has once again voiced his strong belief that that Formula 1 must return to Africa. In a series of recent statements, Hamilton emphasized the importance of bringing Formula 1 back to the continent, which has not hosted a race since 1993.

CARLOS SAINZ STILL CONSIDERING HIS FUTURE, NOT CONSIDERING A LEAVE FROM THE SPORT

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Ferrari's Carlos Sainz (29) remained tight-lipped on Thursday about his future ahead of this weekend's Belgian Prix, but said he would definitely remain in Formula 1.

BRITISH GRAND PRIX GOES WITH DUCATI’S BASTIANINI

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Enea Bastianini (26) of Ducati won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday to complete a weekend double, taking the chequered flag ahead of new world championship leader Jorge Martin (26) and twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia (27).

VERSTAPPEN WON’T TONE DOWN FOUL LANGUAGE TO PLEASE CRITICS

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Three-time Formula 1 champion and current leader Max Verstappen (26) has no intention of changing how he speaks to his Red Bull team despite facing criticism, the Dutch driver said on Thursday. A frustrated Verstappen turned the air blue on the radio to the Red Bull pit wall during the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend, where he finished fifth, and the defending champion has now gone three races without a win.

CARLOS SAINZ JOINS WILLIAMS RACING WITH MULTI-YEAR DEAL STARTING IN 2025

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Carlos Sainz has committed his future to Williams Racing, signing a two-year contract starting from 2025, with options to extend. The 29-year-old Spaniard, who recently won his third Formula 1 race in Melbourne, faced a challenging decision after being left without a seat when Ferrari signed Lewis Hamilton for 2025. Sainz, previously linked with Alpine, Sauber/Audi, and Mercedes, ultimately chose Williams.

MCLAREN BOSS ANDREA STELLA NEVER DOUBTED LANDO NORRIS AS A TEAM PLAYER

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McLaren boss Andrea Stella said he never doubted Lando Norris (24) would hand back the lead to winning teammate Oscar Piastri (23) in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix despite the Briton's clear reluctance.

MAX VERSTAPPEN FASTEST IN BELGIAN GP PRACTICE BUT FACED WITH ENGINE PENALTY TO START IN TENTH

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Red Bull's Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen (26) was fastest in first practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri (23) but will face a 10-place grid penalty, after taking on a fifth engine.

OSCAR PIASTRI WINS HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX AMID MCLAREN DRAMA

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McLaren's Oscar Piastri clinched his maiden Formula One victory, leading a one-two finish for the team at the Hungarian Grand Prix. However, the triumph was overshadowed by a dramatic standoff with teammate Lando Norris over team orders.