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Lewis Hamilton Racially Abused On Social Media Over Grand Prix Win
Lewis Hamilton was racially abused on social media during and after his Grand Prix win on July 18, a joint statement by F1, FIA, and Hamilton's Mercedes team said. "These people have no place in our sport, those responsible should be held accountable for their actions", it stated. The backlash is followed by Hamilton's involvement in Max Verstappen crash that left him out of the race.
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British F1 Racer Lewis Hamilton Signs 1 Year Contract With Mercedes
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a one-year contract with Mercedes on February 9. While Hamilton's contract expired in December 2020 and was a free agent until now, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Team expressed gratitude by welcoming and continuing in 2021. Meanwhile, the 36-year-old British F1-racer is eyeing for a victory in a unique eighth world title, as he will contest in the upcoming season starting in March at Bahrain.
Tags: Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton, Race, Mercedes, Bahrain Grand Prix
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UK Honours 7-Time F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton With Knighthood
Britain has awarded F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton a knighthood under the UK New Year's honours list. The seven-times world champion was honoured for his "charitable and philanthropic contributions in the UK and overseas". As F1's only Black driver, Hamilton has also campaigned against racial injustice. Hamilton is the fourth F1 driver to receive the award and the only one to receive the honour while still racing.
Tags: Formula One, Lewis Hamilton, Knighthood, United Kingdom
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BBC Names Lewis Hamilton As 'Sports Personality Of The Year'
Formula One (F1) racer Lewis Hamilton has topped the BBC Sports Personality of the Year list released on December 20. Thanks to his seventh F1 World Championship victory, Hamilton (35) bagged the accolade second time since 2014. Hamilton raced past Liverpool FC skipper Jordan Henderson and British jockey Hollie Doyle. Besides, Liverpool was awarded with 'Team of the Year' for their Premier League victory while their manager Juergen Klopp won… read-more
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Sergio Perez Registers First F1 Win At Bahrain's Sakhir Grand Prix
Racing Point's Sergio Perez has claimed his maiden F1 title in the Sakhir Grand Prix held in Bahrain. The 30-year-old Mexican managed to race from the last position to the first to register a victory for Mexico after 1970. Earlier, Mercedes’ replacement for Lewis Hamilton - George Russell - ended his hopes due to a tyre puncture.… read-more
Tags: Formula One, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sergio Aguero, Lewis Hamilton
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George Russell Replaces Lewis Hamilton In Sakhir Grand Prix
Following Mercedes' driver Lewis Hamilton's positive COVID-19 test result, Britain's George Russell has been named as the replacement for the upcoming Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain on December 6. The 22-year-old Williams driver has been a member of the Mercedes-Benz junior program since 2017. He is set to represent Mercedes alongside teammate Valtteri Bottas. Jack Aitken, the reserve for Williams will replace Russell, partnering with Nicholas… read-more
Tags: Formula One, Lewis Hamilton, Sakhir Grand Prix, George Russell
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Lewis Hamilton Tests Covid-19 Positive; Likely To Miss Sakhir Grand Prix
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will miss Bahrain's Sakhir Grand Prix due on this weekend after turning positive for the COVID-19. Currently, the seven-time world champion has been isolated after being tested twice. His team Mercedes has informed that Hamilton woke with mild symptoms on November 30 and is stable. Earlier on November 29, he had won the Bahrain Grand Prix and had equalled the record of seven World Championships.
Tags: Lewis Hamilton, Formula One, Covid-19, Grand Prix, Mercedes, Bahrain Grand Prix, F1, Sakhir Grand Prix
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Hamilton Secures Bahrain Grand Prix; Wins 7th World Championship
Seven-time Formula One Champion Lewis Hamilton has won the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29. With this, Hamilton has also claimed his 95th F1 win and 11th victory of the season. Earlier, the race had been delayed after the French racer Romain Grosjean's car split and caught fire resulting in burns to the back of both hands. Red Bull pair Verstappen and Albon took second and third place respectively.
Tags: Lewis Hamilton, Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula One, Romain Grosjean
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Lewis Hamilton Wins Turkish Grand Prix, Equals Schumacher's Record: F1 Racing
Mercedes' Formula One (F1) driver Lewis Hamilton, clinched his 94th career win at the "Turkish Grand Prix", held closed doors at Istanbul Park Circuit. Acknowledged as one of the most successful drivers in F1 history, he equaled Michael Schumacher's record of winning seven F1 world-titles. Despite wet conditions, Hamilton finished 31.6 seconds away from second-placed Sergio Perez. He stands atop with 307 points in standings after his 10th… read-more
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Lewis Hamilton Bags Record-extending 93rd Formula-1 Win
Lewis Hamilton won the 'Emila Romagna Grand Prix' On 1 November and bagged his 93rd Formula One win. Hamilton edged ahead of his Mercedes colleague Valtteri Bottas by 5.7 seconds. Hamilton had a slow start and was finding it hard to take over Max Verstappen for 11 laps, but later regained his form. Renault's Daniel Ricciardo grabbed the third position. Hamilton has already broken Schumacher's record of total wins (91).
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