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      First look at revolutionary new F1 car for 2022 season after five years of designing state-of-the-art motor

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      FORMULA ONE has revealed the redesigned car that will propel Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in their bid for the 2022 world title.A rule overhaul is scheduled for next season after years of Mercedes dominance, which could end just before the new car arrives.

      Ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend, the drivers gathered on the grid to get a first public glimpse at their new wheels.
      In front of them was a radically overhauled aerodynamic setup that, in theory, will encourage overtaking.
      The current F1 cars have so much intricate bodywork – to create downforce that allows drivers to take corners quicker – but that causes turbulence.
      It means that cars behind cannot get close as the turbulent air causes them to lose grip and destroys their tyres in the process.
      The new cars have simple front wings and utilise the aerodynamic principle of ‘ground effect’, as the design of the underside of the car pulls it downwards.
      Therefore both front and rear wings have been rejigged, and fans will immediately notice that over-wheel winglets and wheel covers are back.
      Formula One has revealed the 2022 car designCredit: Formula One World Championship Limited
      Teams will work their magic on the new rules for next yearCredit: Formula One World Championship Limited
      The new car is designed to aid overtaking and help tyres with overheatingCredit: Formula One World Championship Limited
      The new rear wing and wider wheels are two main featuresCredit: Formula One World Championship Limited
      The drivers lined up alongside the car upon its unveiling at SilverstoneCredit: Formula One World Championship Limited
      The wheel covers prevent the cars from churning up that turbulent air while the winglets will effectively iron-out the distorted air coming off the front tyres.
      New 18-inch wheels with low-profile tyres will be introduced for the first time.
      They are designed to reduce the amount they overheat – a primary aspect that should help with closer racing.
      Again, the new rear wing with ‘rolled tips’ is in line with the theory of causing less turbulent wake.
      The new rear wings force the expelled air upwards, rather than backwards.
      Engines will remain the same as this year’s power unit, however, the cars will now run on biofuel, called ‘E10’.
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      While the new chassis has been designed to absorb 48 per cent and 15 per cent more energy respectively in the front and rear impact tests.
      The cars have also been designed in such a way that, in the event of a crash, the power unit will separate from the chassis without exposing the fuel tank.
      This will hopefully make Romain Grosjean’s horror fireball crash at Bahrain last year impossible in the new vehicles.
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      F1 British Grand Prix 2021 practice and qualifying: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and Silverstone race schedule

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      LEWIS HAMILTON will be hoping to win his first Grand Prix since May this weekend at Silverstone.Max Verstappen has taken a front seat in recent weekends and will be eyeing his fourth consecutive race win in a row.
      Lewis Hamilton will return to Silverstone this weekendCredit: Reuters
      Hamilton will also be up against Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, who has become quite the formidable contender himself.
      Silverstone will be the first race of the season to feature F1 Sprint, a new qualifying format which will take place on Saturday.
      When is F1 British Grand Prix first practice?

      The British Grand Prix will make its return to Silverstone this week, starting with the first practice session on Friday, July 15 from 2.30pm UK time.
      First practice will take place at the home of F1 in Great Britain – Silverstone race track, which is in Northamptonshire.
      Qualifying will then be held at 6pm on Friday as the positions for F1 Sprint are decided.
      A massive 140,000 fans will be attending the race.

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      What channel is the F1 British Grand Prix on and can I live stream it?

      You can catch all of this week’s F1 action from the British Grand Prix on Sky Sports F1.
      Coverage of first practice will get underway from 2pm UK time.
      The action is available for live streaming from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which you can download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.

      Full F1 British Grand Prix race schedule
      Friday, July 16

      Practice One – 2.30pm GMT
      Qualifying – 6pm GMT

      Saturday, July 17

      Practice Two – 12pm GMT
      Sprint Grand Prix – 4.30pm GMT

      Sunday, July 18

      British Grand Prix – 3pm GMT More

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      Max Verstappen not afraid of 140,000 fans at F1 British Grand Prix as he says ‘Italy also won at Wembley’ at Euro 2020

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      FORMULA ONE Drivers’ Championship leader Max Verstappen insists he’s not afraid of 140,000 fans at the British Grand Prix.The Dutchman will look to beat seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton on his home track of Silverstone on Sunday.
      Verstappen is looking to win his fourth race in a row at SilverstoneCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Verstappen has won three races in a row, putting himself 32 points ahead of rival Hamilton in the driver standings.
      The 23-year-old has stated that he won’t be fazed by the 140,000 racing-crazed Brits.
      And he cheekily cited Italy’s recent Euro 2020 final success against England at Wembley as his inspiration.
      He said: “No, Italy also managed to win the European Championship final at Wembley, right?
      “I don’t notice that in the car.
      “I think it’s different with a sport like football, where the audience is closer.”
      Meanwhile, Silverstone’s organisers are confident that they’ll be able to pull off the biggest sporting event since the coronavirus pandemic began.
      Silverstone’s managing director Stuart Pringle – who has worked closely with the directorate of public health in Northamptonshire – has said they have followed the rigorous process carefully.
      And he has confidence that the event will run smoothly and to plan.
      He said: “I have complete confidence in our ability to run this safely.
      “For all the challenges we have had with our finances over the last 18 months we are not the type of business that sticks its neck in the noose and rolls the dice, we would not do this unless we believed we could do it.
      “If we thought for some reason Public Health England and all the other bodies that have signed off on this in some way had got it wrong or we were not capable of delivering it in a way that complies with their requirements we would not do this.”
      Race fans will, however, have to show a negative lateral flow test taken within 48 hours prior to arrival or proof of full vaccination.
      And Brit Hamilton has called on fans to play their part and wear masks for the grand event.
      Taking to Instagram, Hamilton said: “It was so nice to see everyone today.

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      “So refreshing to see people and the energy already is so uplifting. 
      “Can I please ask you to wear your masks, be safe.  I know of people getting Covid and being ill even with double jabs. So please please stay safe this weekend. 
      “Wearing a mask is a small sacrifice to stay healthy and keep others around us healthy. With love.”
      Hamilton has called on fans to play their part and wear a maskCredit: @LEWISHAMILTON

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      Max Verstappen only looking to finish THIRD in new F1 Sprint Qualifying as it ‘won’t determine who finishes champion’

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has admitted that he won’t mind if he only finishes third in tomorrow’s sprint event at the British Grand Prix.As part of a shake-up this year, the traditional qualifying has been replaced by a sprint.
      Max Verstappen is eyeing up victory on SundayCredit: Getty
      In addition to jostling for position for Sunday’s Grand Prix, drivers can earn points for finishing in the top three.
      The victor will receive three points, while the runner-up will be rewarded with two and third place with one.
      While Verstappen, 23, would love to win it – he is squarely focused on Sunday’s race, and the Driver’s Championship.
      He said: “Such a sprint race can be risky. You have to weigh up the risks.
      “We are fighting for the title and a sprint race is probably not going to determine who becomes champion.
      You have to take chances. Even if it only yields a few pointsMax Verstappen
      “Of course I want to win it and I don’t want to finish lower than third.
      “You have to take chances. Even if it only yields a few points.”
      Some have pointed to the risk of damage to the car, or the possibility of crashing and having to start at the back of the grid.
      But Verstappen isn’t concerning himself with such matters.
      He added: “That’s out of your control and that’s why I don’t think about it.
      “I don’t expect them to drive really aggressively.

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      “On Saturday you are mainly concerned with getting a good starting position for the Grand Prix.”
      Verstappen is currently 32 points clear of Lewis Hamilton in the Driver Standings.
      But the Brit is hoping that a packed home Silverstone crowd can help him reignite his season.
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      Lewis Hamilton hoping fans roaring him on at British GP can get F1 title charge on track against Verstappen

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is banking on 140,000 fans roaring him on in Sunday’s British GP to stop Max Verstappen’s romp to the F1 title.Hamilton is a whopping 32 points behind the Dutchman in the championship and set to lose his crown.
      Lewis Hamilton hopes cheering fans at the British GP will give him a boost against Max VerstappenCredit: Avalon.red
      Merc boss Toto Wolff told SunSport this week how Hamilton had been putting in the hours at the team’s HQ to help try and overturn the deficit.
      And now Hamilton, 36, hopes the fans can play their part in making up ground on the Red Bull racer.
      When quizzed by SunSport about his seven wins here and having home advantage, Hamilton said: “With all those elements I hope and pray that is the case.
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      “Another element is the sprint race, the new format.
      “Of course, it is easy for any of us to get it wrong but there are also opportunities there, which is exciting.
      “And the element with the fans. There is always an energy and a buzz that the fans bring and without doubt when it is your home grand prix, there is always more heat behind you.
      “So I am hoping that all those factors come together and close that gap those guys had managed to grow out and enable us to really take it to them this weekend.”
      Hamilton recently extended his contract with Mercedes for another two years despite having a slower car this season. 

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      And retired F1 David Coulthard reckons the Brit’s battle with Verstappen, 23, has helped lengthen his career. 
      Coulthard said: “I think that he is truly relishing the challenge. 
      “Of course he wants a title and wants to win, who doesn’t? But he’s done so much winning.
      “I think the fact he has signed up for another two years, he’s just so motivated by the challenge.
      Verstappen (right) is currently 32 points ahead of Hamilton in the championshipCredit: Getty
      “I truly believe Verstappen and Red Bull this year have extended his career.”
      F1’s illustrious paddock club has been forced to reshuffle plans for the British GP after around ten staff were forced into isolation.
      However, F1 insist they will draft in new recruits so they can honour guests, who have paid around £4,000 for a ticket. More

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      F1 British Grand Prix first practice: Live stream, TV channel and full race schedule for Hamilton’s Silverstone return

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      LEWIS HAMILTON will be hoping to win his first Grand Prix since May this weekend at Silverstone.Max Verstappen has taken a front seat in recent weekends and will be eyeing his fourth consecutive race win in a row.
      Lewis Hamilton will return to Silverstone this weekendCredit: Reuters
      Hamilton will also be up against Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, who has become quite the formidable contender himself.
      Silverstone will be the first race of the season to feature F1 Sprint, a new qualifying format which will take place on Saturday.
      When is F1 British Grand Prix first practice?

      The British Grand Prix will make its return to Silverstone this week, starting with the first practice session on Friday, July 15 from 2.30pm UK time.
      First practice will take place at the home of F1 in Great Britain – Silverstone race track, which is in Northamptonshire.
      A massive 140,000 fans will be attending the race.

      🏁 F1 2021 calendar: practice times, dates and racetrack info
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      You can catch all of this week’s F1 action from the British Grand Prix on Sky Sports F1.
      Coverage of first practice will get underway from 2pm UK time.
      The action is available for live streaming from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which you can download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.

      Full F1 British Grand Prix race schedule
      Friday, July 16

      Practice One – 2.30pm GMT
      Qualifying – 6pm GMT

      Saturday, July 17

      Practice Two – 12pm GMT
      Sprint Grand Prix – 4.30pm GMT

      Sunday, July 18

      British Grand Prix – 6pm GMT More

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      Lewis Hamilton has ‘fire burning strong inside him’, says Mercedes boss Toto Wolff who insists F1 title defence still on

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has a “fire burning strong inside him” as his Mercedes boss Toto Wolff declared his F1 title defence is far from over.Hamilton will have to overturn Max Verstappen’s 32-point advantage – the biggest deficit he has faced in his nine year’s at Mercedes – if he is to land a record eighth world crown.
      Hamilton still has a fire burning inside of him according to WolffCredit: PA
      Wolff reckons Hamilton’s got what it takes to catch VertsappenCredit: Getty
      And boy is he fighting for it, according to Wolff in an exclusive interview with SunSport ahead of the British Grand Prix.
      While Bernie Ecclestone – F1’s former supremo – accused Hamilton of being “not quite the fighter that he was” adding he could quit at the end of this year.
      Wolff has no doubts about losing his star driver or questioning his desire to fight.
      He said: “I can say 100 percent we were not afraid of Lewis leaving.
      “We always had the discussion about the new regulations for 2022 and what it meant for him and the fire is burning strong in him.
      “He is very competitive and he likes the challenges this year and the opportunities and risks that we need to overcome for next year.
      “The discussions were super straightforward. We only discussed the details.
      “The uncomfortable discussions took place over the winter and it was pretty uncomplicated.”
      2022 VISION COULD CHANGE THINGS
      Hamilton may face a herculean task of overhauling the Dutchman but we are not even at the half-way stage of this, F1’s biggest-ever season.
      And Wolff says that while Red Bull may have the current advantage, there will come a time when they too, as his team have done, shift their focus to 2022, as F1 prepares to welcome it’s biggest rule change.
      He added: “This season is far from over. We are nine races into a season of 23, if we do all of them, and at a certain stage, everyone will start looking to 2022.
      “The bigger component is understanding the car and cutting out the mistakes.
      “Both teams have made mistakes and it is about who is able to minimise them.
      “You also need to perform well on the days your car is good enough to win and consolidate your position when you are not able to.”
      Silverstone has always been a strong hunting ground.Toto Wolff
      Wolff has identified the British GP as a potential turning point for their season.
      Silverstone is notoriously a strong track for his team historically, plus Hamilton will be roared on to victory by a capacity 140,000 crowd on Sunday.
      Wolff believes that home support can have a positive impact on Hamilton, who has won this race a record seven times.
      He said: “Silverstone has always been a strong hunting ground for him. It is a track our car has liked in the past.
      “I think we still have a stopwatch deficit to Red Bull but maybe the track comes towards us so I think it will be pretty tough but maybe easier than Monaco, Baku or Austria.
      “When you have 140,000 people cheering for you…Max had 8,000 cheering for him in Austra, and that helped him.”
      MATURE HAMILTON
      Despite not having it all his own way, there is a notable shift in Hamilton’s approach this season.
      In the past, there would perhaps have been the toe-curling surly post-race interviews that did little to endear himself.
      However, the 36-year-old has taken Verstappen’s success on the chin, with Wolff insisting his driver has become more mature.
      He adds that beneath the seven-time world champion there is a renewed work ethic, the most obvious example of which is spending hours in the team’s simulator to refine his car’s improvements.
      Wolff added: “Lewis has become much stronger over the years and I can see how hard he is working in helping the team progress the car.
      “He is having days in the simulator from the morning until the evening, which is not an exercise he particularly enjoyed in the past.
      “Being on the back foot and knowing that he can contribute to help us bounce back excites him.”
      With Hamilton signed up for 2022 and 2023 on a deal worth £80million, Wolff, a three-way owner of the Mercedes F1 team, now has the task of picking his teammate.
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      A straight fight between Finn Valtteri Bottas and George Russell, and while the home crowd are eager for news that it will be an all-British line-up for next year, Wolff says he will wait before confirming the team’s plans.
      He said: “A decision is closer than any other years because I owe it to both drivers to give them clarity for next year and we will do that in the next couple of weeks.
      “It is a delicate situation because there are many more stakeholders and that’s why we will take our time and wait for a good moment to come out with it.”
      George Russell (background) has been tipped to replace Valterri Bottas (right)Credit: PA
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      Lewis Hamilton and beloved dog Roscoe arrive at Silverstone for British GP as he looks to get season back on track

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      LEWIS HAMILTON certainly made a fashion statement as he rocked up to Silverstone with his best pal Roscoe.The Brit will undoubtedly have all eyes on him this weekend as he looks to close the gap on Max Verstappen at the top of the Driver’s Championship.
      Lewis Hamilton rocked up to Silverstone with his dog RoscoeCredit: Getty
      The Mercedes driver couldn’t be missed as he headed to SilverstoneCredit: Splash
      Hamilton, 36, is 32 points behind the Red Bull driver after the Dutchman cruised to victory at the Austrian Grand Prix.
      Wearing colourful attire, Hamilton looked ready to get down to business in his quest for a staggering eighth world title.
      The omens are good for the Mercedes driver, having won six out of the last seven races at the British track.
      Cheering him on will be his biggest fan Roscoe, who is now on a vegan diet.
      Revealing to his Instagram followers, Hamilton wrote: ” Hey guys, so Roscoe is now fully vegan.
      “Since he has gone vegan, his coat is much softer, his swollen paws have healed up, he is no longer limping with pain of arthritis and his breathing has opened up.
      “Super happy with the results and he is too.”
      Despite appearing to struggle with the pace of Red Bull this season, Hamilton recently put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension with Mercedes.
      Hamilton is trailing Max Verstappen by 32 points in the Driver’s ChampionshipCredit: PA
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      And ex-F1 driver David Coulthard believes the scrap with Verstappen is motivating him to continue.
      Coulthard said: “I think that he is truly relishing the challenge. 
      “Of course he wants a title and wants to win, who doesn’t? But he’s done so much winning.
      “I think the fact he has signed up for another two years, he’s just so motivated by the challenge.
      “I truly believe Verstappen and Red Bull this year have extended his career.”
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