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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ferrari will celebrate past glory, and hope to speed on from current woes, when they close out the European swing of the Formula 1 season with their long-suffering home fans at Monza this weekend. Sunday's Italian Grand Prix marks the 50th anniversary of late Austrian triple champion Niki Lauda's first title, secured at the circuit with Enzo Ferrari's team in front of a huge and passionate crowd.