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Jun
25
2021
By The African Mirror
Hamilton fears British GP crowd move is premature

Hamilton fears British GP crowd move is premature

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ALAN BALDWIN SEVEN times world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday Formula One could be moving too fast with the decision to allow a capacity crowd at his home British Grand Prix next month. The sport announced earlier that hundreds of thousands of fans could attend the July 16-18 grand prix at Silverstone, with some 140,000 on race Sunday. That would be the biggest crowd at a sporting event since the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a national lockdown in March last year. The last pre-pandemic race held at the circuit with spectators in 2019 saw a three-day attendance of 351,000 and…
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Jun
21
2021
By The African Mirror
Red Bull dominate French GP

Red Bull dominate French GP

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BOITUMELO RANTAO RED Bull driver Max Verstappen won a fantastic French Grand Prix - passing reigning championship winner Lewis Hamilton of the penultimate lap at the Paul Ricard Circuit. Verstappen, who was aided by an exquisite team strategy, found himself making two stops where the rest of the field stuck to the premeditated one-stop strategy. Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez, fresh off his maiden Red Bull win, executed the one-stop strategy to perfection gaining a place on Mercedes' Valterri Bottas. The race in Le Castallet was Red Bull's first double-podium in over two years and the first time Red Bull has…
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Jun
20
2021
By The African Mirror
Verstappen‌ ‌powers‌ ‌to‌ ‌pole‌ ‌at‌ ‌Paul‌ ‌Ricard

Verstappen‌ ‌powers‌ ‌to‌ ‌pole‌ ‌at‌ ‌Paul‌ ‌Ricard

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BOITUMELO RANTAO FORMULA One made its stop in Le Castellet, France at the Paul Ricard Circuit where championship leader Max Verstappen beat out Mercedes' driver Lewis Hamilton to pole position for the French Grand Prix. “To be able to put it on pole here, on a track that has not been our favourite in terms of performance, is very promising and a big boost for the team” said Verstappen. Verstappen set a blistering time of 1:29.990 - which left Hamilton waiting three tenths back. Hamilton will start ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas in third. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff will…
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Jun
05
2021
By The African Mirror
Hamilton expresses support for Naomi Osaka

Hamilton expresses support for Naomi Osaka

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER LEWIS Hamilton has expressed his support for Naomi Osaka, following her publicised withdrawal from the Roland Garros tournament.  At a press conference ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, Hamilton says that from experience, he understands how hard it is for young people to cope with the pressures of professional sport.  “I think she’s an incredible athlete and human being,” he said. “Her activism has been just so impactful and at such a young age there’s so much weight on her shoulders. “It’s inevitable, the fact is, when you’re young you’re thrown into the limelight and…
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May
10
2021
By The African Mirror
Triumph at Gran Premio de España

Triumph at Gran Premio de España

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REIGNING World champion Lewis Hamilton stole an emphatic win over Red Bull’s Max Verstappen after a late overtake at the Circuit de Barcelona - Catalunya. Verstappen controlled the pace after a fantastic start which saw the Dutch driver vault into the lead after starting in second on the grid.  Mercedes were on the backfoot until Hamilton’s race engineer made the call to pit for fresher tyres with 23 laps to go, in an attempt to catch the leading Red Bull, on the 44th lap. The championship leader exited the pit lane 22 seconds behind Verstappen, yet soon had the upper…
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May
08
2021
By The African Mirror
Hamilton celebrates historic 100th pole

Hamilton celebrates historic 100th pole

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BOITUMELO RANTAO WORLD champion Lewis Hamilton continues to set new records. The 7th time world champion drove like a true champ in Spain yesterday to claim a historic 100th pole ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, held in Barcelona. Hamilton staved off spirited challenges from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas to earn the historic pole. And the champ was over the moon with his achievement.  He said: “100 Poles! I can’t even begin to describe how this feels. I can’t thank the team and everyone back at the factory enough for everything they’ve done to help…
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May
07
2021
By The African Mirror
Lewis Hamilton wins inaugural Activism Award

Lewis Hamilton wins inaugural Activism Award

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MPHO RANTAO FORMULA One champion Lewis Hamilton has earned his third Laureus award. Hamilton received the Laureus Athlete advocate of the Year award, an inaugural award that recognises the impact made by Hamilton in his fight against racism and for equality. His acts included his outspoken support for racial justice, and taking a knee at each Grand Prix.  Held in a virtual ceremony in Seville, Spain, Hamilton thanked the Laureus organisation for the inaugural, his third from Laureus. “A huge thank you to the Laureus World Sports Academy for presenting me with this incredible award,” he said. https://twitter.com/LaureusSport/status/1390356887699402762?s=20 The seven-time…
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May
07
2021
By The African Mirror
Mercedes’ Bottas hits back at “bulls**t” rumours

Mercedes’ Bottas hits back at “bulls**t” rumours

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER VALTTERI Bottas has had a staggering start to his Formula 1 season and its raising a few eyebrows. The Finnish driver has so far failed to beat his teammate Lewis Hamilton in the first four races, even after qualifying in pole position at Portimao, but coming in third place after 66 laps.  Bottas’ current contract with Mercedes-AMG F1 ends after the current season, with his future becoming a regular topic, particularly considering the rise of performance by Mercedes junior driver George Russell - specifically his performance in Sakhir.  “It’s early days - I haven’t thought really about…
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May
06
2021
By The African Mirror
Romain Grosjean’s special return to F1

Romain Grosjean’s special return to F1

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER ROMAIN Grosjean’s dream of ending his Formula 1 career the way he wanted is coming true. Grosjean and Mercedes-AMG Petronas announced that Grosjean would return to the F1 cockpit to complete a once-off test for the six-time winning champions in France.    In seven months to the day since his crash, Grosjean will drive Lewis Hamilton’s 2019 championship-winning W10 in a full-day test at French Grand Prix venue Circuit Paul Ricard on June 29. He will also pilot the car for a series of demonstration laps ahead of his home race at the same venue two days earlier.…
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Apr
20
2021
By The African Mirror
World champ Hamilton supports Russell’s apology

World champ Hamilton supports Russell’s apology

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER REIGNING Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has come out in support of George Russell after the McLaren driver tendered an apology following a dramatic high speed crash with Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas. This is what Hamilton said to Russell: " Strength comes from vulnerability. If you don't make mistake you can never learn the lesson. Respect for taking responsibility. On to the next one." Twenty four hours after the crash at the 2021 Emilia Romagna F1 race at Imola, which took both drivers after the race, Russell said he had time to reflect. In a statement,…
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