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F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Bottas to start from pole ahead of Hamilton after qualifying – The Sunn”,”raw”:”
QUALIFYING RESULTS

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BOTTAS TAKES POLEnn
Incredible stuff, he beats his teammate with a super last lap. Hamilton looked to have done enough but Bottas crosses the line 0.063 seconds in front.nn
Nico Hulkenberg and astonishing third place in his Racing Point. What an incredible performance from him.nn
Max Verstappen qualifies in fourth. Ricciardo fifth, Stroll sixth and Gasly in seventh.nn
Leclerc is eighth, Albon in ninth and Norris completes the top 10.n”,”raw”:”
BOTTAS TAKES POLE

Incredible stuff, he beats his teammate with a super last lap. Hamilton looked to have done enough but Bottas crosses the line 0.063 seconds in front.

Nico Hulkenberg and astonishing third place in his Racing Point. What an incredible performance from him.

Max Verstappen qualifies in fourth. Ricciardo fifth, Stroll sixth and Gasly in seventh.

Leclerc is eighth, Albon in ninth and Norris completes the top 10.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596895379,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:02″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318759″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318759″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
FINAL THREE MINUTESnn
And Mercedes are comfortably clear of the rest of the field.nn
They have now given it a massive flex by going out on the medium tyres – not the quicker, soft compounds.nn
Saving tyres for the race day, perhaps.n”,”raw”:”
FINAL THREE MINUTES

And Mercedes are comfortably clear of the rest of the field.

They have now given it a massive flex by going out on the medium tyres – not the quicker, soft compounds.

Saving tyres for the race day, perhaps.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596895096,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:58″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318758″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318758″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HAMILTON SETS THE BENCHMARKnn
He has gone quickest with his first run. Still not as quick as his pole time from last week, but that is still over a second clear of Ricciardo, who is third.nn
Bottas in second with no answer yet to his teammate’s pace around this track.n”,”raw”:”
HAMILTON SETS THE BENCHMARK

He has gone quickest with his first run. Still not as quick as his pole time from last week, but that is still over a second clear of Ricciardo, who is third.

Bottas in second with no answer yet to his teammate’s pace around this track.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596894836,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:53″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318757″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318757″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
ELIMINATED FROM Q2nn
Ocon, Vettel, Sainz, Grosjean and Russell all knocked out of the top-10 shoot out.nn
Next up, Q3n”,”raw”:”
ELIMINATED FROM Q2

Ocon, Vettel, Sainz, Grosjean and Russell all knocked out of the top-10 shoot out.

Next up, Q3″},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596894513,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:48″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318750″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318750″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LANDO NORRIS SURVIVES…BUT VETTEL IS OUTnn
Norris is though, but by the skin of his teeth, as Sebastian Vettel becomes another early casualty.nn
The German is clearly going in reverse since the start of the season. Yes his Ferrari is slow but Leclerc is still getting though.nn
He’s qualified in 12th place. That is simply not good enough.nn
“That’s all this car had,” he says over the radio, implying it is simply not quick enough.n”,”raw”:”
LANDO NORRIS SURVIVES…BUT VETTEL IS OUT

Norris is though, but by the skin of his teeth, as Sebastian Vettel becomes another early casualty.

The German is clearly going in reverse since the start of the season. Yes his Ferrari is slow but Leclerc is still getting though.

He’s qualified in 12th place. That is simply not good enough.

“That’s all this car had,” he says over the radio, implying it is simply not quick enough.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596894235,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:43″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318749″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318749″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
RUSSELL IS GOING FOR ITnn
The Brit is not sitting tight in the garage. He is going for as high-a-place as possible.nn
He’s the only car on track and is currently 12th.nn
Elsewhere, Nico Hulkenberg and Pierre Gasly both go off at the same point.nn
Track about to get busy.n”,”raw”:”
RUSSELL IS GOING FOR IT

The Brit is not sitting tight in the garage. He is going for as high-a-place as possible.

He’s the only car on track and is currently 12th.

Elsewhere, Nico Hulkenberg and Pierre Gasly both go off at the same point.

Track about to get busy.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596893845,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:37″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318746″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318746″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
RAIKKONEN MAKES HIS FEELINGS KNOWNnn
He’s has his say on yet another early exit. He has had enough now: “One place, two places it doesn’t matter we’re just too f****** slow.”n”,”raw”:”
RAIKKONEN MAKES HIS FEELINGS KNOWN

He’s has his say on yet another early exit. He has had enough now: “One place, two places it doesn’t matter we’re just too f****** slow.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596893481,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:31″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318744″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318744″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
Q2 IS GOnn
Who will make it into the top 10 along with the Mercedes and the Red Bulls? Six spaces to filll.nn
Will Racing Point finally show their pace?nn
Verstappen is confident, he is out on the slower, but more durable, harder tyre.n”,”raw”:”
Q2 IS GO

Who will make it into the top 10 along with the Mercedes and the Red Bulls? Six spaces to filll.

Will Racing Point finally show their pace?

Verstappen is confident, he is out on the slower, but more durable, harder tyre.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596893256,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:27″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318742″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318742″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
ELIMINATED FROM Q1nn
Kimi Raikkonen seems done to me. He is in last place. The 40-year-old does not seem to have the same fire to deliver.nn
He is out along with teammate Giovinazzi, Latifi, Magnussen and Kvyat.nn
That means George Russell is again through to Q2. nn
Good stuff from the Williams man.n”,”raw”:”
ELIMINATED FROM Q1

Kimi Raikkonen seems done to me. He is in last place. The 40-year-old does not seem to have the same fire to deliver.

He is out along with teammate Giovinazzi, Latifi, Magnussen and Kvyat.

That means George Russell is again through to Q2.

Good stuff from the Williams man.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596892913,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:21″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318741″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318741″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HE HAS DONE ITnn
A time that gets Albon comfortably into the top 15 easily. n”,”raw”:”
HE HAS DONE IT

A time that gets Albon comfortably into the top 15 easily. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596892796,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:19″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318739″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318739″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
ALBON HAS TO BE CAREFUL HEREnn
He needs a clean Saturday but at the moment he is in danger of being booted out at Q1. He needs this lap to count.n”,”raw”:”
ALBON HAS TO BE CAREFUL HERE

He needs a clean Saturday but at the moment he is in danger of being booted out at Q1. He needs this lap to count.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596892691,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:18″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318738″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318738″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
RUSSELL IS UNHAPPY WITH OCONnn
The Brit blames the Frenchman for blocking him saying it was “massively dangerous” over the radio.nn
The stewards have noted the incident, meaning they are aware of it and will investigate after the session.nn
It has got to be said, Ocon has NOT impressed this year. This time his team did not warn him that Russell was approaching at speed.nn
But still, he is hardly challenging his teammate, Daniel Ricciardo.n”,”raw”:”
RUSSELL IS UNHAPPY WITH OCON

The Brit blames the Frenchman for blocking him saying it was “massively dangerous” over the radio.

The stewards have noted the incident, meaning they are aware of it and will investigate after the session.

It has got to be said, Ocon has NOT impressed this year. This time his team did not warn him that Russell was approaching at speed.

But still, he is hardly challenging his teammate, Daniel Ricciardo.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596892507,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:15″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318736″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318736 term-f170 term-f1″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

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At the start of the session, track temperature @SilverstoneUK is 42 degrees centigrade while ambient temperature is 28 degrees. Warm for England! f170 f1 pic.twitter.com/y51MDiiZXWn
— Pirelli Motorsport (@pirellisport) August 8, 2020n”,”raw”:”

At the start of the session, track temperature @SilverstoneUK is 42 degrees centigrade while ambient temperature is 28 degrees. Warm for England! #f170 #f1 pic.twitter.com/y51MDiiZXW— Pirelli Motorsport (@pirellisport) August 8, 2020 “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596892371,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:12″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318724″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318724″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
GO GO GO FOR QUALIFYINGnn
Can anyone stop another Mercedes front row lock out?nn
I am going to call it now…..nn
No. They can’t.n”,”raw”:”
GO GO GO FOR QUALIFYING

Can anyone stop another Mercedes front row lock out?

I am going to call it now…..

No. They can’t.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596891699,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:01″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318690″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318690 term-f170 term-f1″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

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🥇 @LewisHamilton🥈 @ValtteriBottas🥉 @LandoNorris n
Up next → Qualifying 😋f170 🇬🇧 f1 pic.twitter.com/ozzj1SxeiPn
— Formula 1 (@F1) August 8, 2020n”,”raw”:”

🥇 @LewisHamilton🥈 @ValtteriBottas🥉 @LandoNorrisUp next → Qualifying 😋#f170 🇬🇧 #f1 pic.twitter.com/ozzj1SxeiP— Formula 1 (@F1) August 8, 2020 “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596884800,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”12:06″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318688″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318688″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
MERCS TOP THE SESSION nn
Not a surprise to see Hamilton and Bottas dominate proceedings here in final practice.nn
It is shaping up to be another Mercedes whitewash, sadly.nn
Lando Norris is best of the rest for McLaren, but even on a light fuel load he is still a whopping 0.581 seconds behind.nn
Then the two Racing Points with Hulkenberg and Stroll.n”,”raw”:”
MERCS TOP THE SESSION

Not a surprise to see Hamilton and Bottas dominate proceedings here in final practice.

It is shaping up to be another Mercedes whitewash, sadly.

Lando Norris is best of the rest for McLaren, but even on a light fuel load he is still a whopping 0.581 seconds behind.

Then the two Racing Points with Hulkenberg and Stroll.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596884352,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:59″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318686″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318686″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
VERSTAPPEN NOT HAPPY WITH STROLLnn
The Red Bull man was on a flying lap and was marginally held up by Stroll.nn
He lets him know what he thinks of it. Plenty of expletives over the radio. n”,”raw”:”
VERSTAPPEN NOT HAPPY WITH STROLL

The Red Bull man was on a flying lap and was marginally held up by Stroll.

He lets him know what he thinks of it. Plenty of expletives over the radio. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596883978,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:52″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318681″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318681″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LAP TIMES ARE DROPPINGnn
But we are some way off Hamilton’s pole time for last weekend’s race.nn
Hamilton is still the quickest man on track.n”,”raw”:”
LAP TIMES ARE DROPPING

But we are some way off Hamilton’s pole time for last weekend’s race.

Hamilton is still the quickest man on track.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596883106,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:38″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318678″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318678″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
FERRARI OPT FOR NEW ENGINESnn
A statement from the Italian team.nn
“After Vettel’s power unit failure yesterday, Ferrari has changed the engine on both of its cars for this weekend as a precaution.”n”,”raw”:”
FERRARI OPT FOR NEW ENGINES

A statement from the Italian team.

“After Vettel’s power unit failure yesterday, Ferrari has changed the engine on both of its cars for this weekend as a precaution.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596882180,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:23″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318676″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318676″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
ICYMInn
All the talk yesterday was that the teams were unhappy with Racing Point’s punishment for copying Mercedes’ brake ducts.nn
They are unhappy because they felt the Silverstone team should have been punished MORE than their £361,000 fine – plus a 15 point deduction.nn
News this morning is that five teams – Ferrari, Renault, McLaren, Williams, PLUS Racing Point say they intend to challenge the verdict.nn
Four want more; Racing Point obviously think the penalty was too harsh.n”,”raw”:”
ICYMI

All the talk yesterday was that the teams were unhappy with Racing Point’s punishment for copying Mercedes’ brake ducts.

They are unhappy because they felt the Silverstone team should have been punished MORE than their £361,000 fine – plus a 15 point deduction.

News this morning is that five teams – Ferrari, Renault, McLaren, Williams, PLUS Racing Point say they intend to challenge the verdict.

Four want more; Racing Point obviously think the penalty was too harsh.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596881836,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:17″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318670″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318670″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
POINT BLANKnn
Racing Point Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer has claimed his team have done nothing wrong after Renauly appealed against the legality of their car.nn
He said: “It’s a bit disappointing. We thought we are well within the rules and did absolutely nothing wrong,” he said. “We invited the FIA in March to come and view everything that we did. We had full disclosurenn
“Thereafter, they wrote to us and said we were completely compliant. So that’s a bit disappointing. However, we now have to assess the sanction that was given. nn
“The FIA have acknowledged the rules of non-listed parts going to listed parts were far from clear and ambiguous and they could be viewed from two different sides.nn
“The initial thought is that from our perspective, we did nothing wrong so that’s unfair. There’s always two perspectives, I guess. The FIA were the arbiters on this. We now have to discuss with the FIA what is going to happen going forward.”n”,”raw”:”
POINT BLANK

Racing Point Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer has claimed his team have done nothing wrong after Renauly appealed against the legality of their car.

He said: “It’s a bit disappointing. We thought we are well within the rules and did absolutely nothing wrong,” he said. “We invited the FIA in March to come and view everything that we did. We had full disclosure

“Thereafter, they wrote to us and said we were completely compliant. So that’s a bit disappointing. However, we now have to assess the sanction that was given.

“The FIA have acknowledged the rules of non-listed parts going to listed parts were far from clear and ambiguous and they could be viewed from two different sides.

“The initial thought is that from our perspective, we did nothing wrong so that’s unfair. There’s always two perspectives, I guess. The FIA were the arbiters on this. We now have to discuss with the FIA what is going to happen going forward.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596881227,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:07″},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318669″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318669″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
GREEN LIGHT FOR FINAL PRACTICEnn
We are go for the last session before qualifying for F1’s 70th anniversary race.nn
In all honesty, I don’t expect too much on-track action in this session as teams save tyres for qualifying and the race.nn
Now that’s not ideal, but at least there are no fans complaining in the grandstands.n”,”raw”:”
GREEN LIGHT FOR FINAL PRACTICE

We are go for the last session before qualifying for F1’s 70th anniversary race.

In all honesty, I don’t expect too much on-track action in this session as teams save tyres for qualifying and the race.

Now that’s not ideal, but at least there are no fans complaining in the grandstands.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596881210,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:06″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318657″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318657″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
CAR BLIMEYn
Lando Norris has heaped praise on fellow Brit Lewis Hamilton, but stressed that his Mercedes has allowed him to achieve all he has in F1.n
Norris said: “[Hamilton and his Mercedes team-mates] have been driving for the last few years with a massive advantage over every other team.n
“Mercedes have been the best with the car, the best with the engine and that has allowed him to achieve the things he has done.n
“If Lewis was in a McLaren, he wouldn’t look anywhere near as good as what he has done. Mercedes have been so dominant over the last few years, it’s not been often they have had to race many other cars.n
“But I don’t think you can take anything away from him. He’s had some good team-mates, Rosberg and Bottas.n
“Especially with Bottas, he has clearly had the upper hand on him the whole time they have been at Mercedes.”n”,”raw”:”
CAR BLIMEY
Lando Norris has heaped praise on fellow Brit Lewis Hamilton, but stressed that his Mercedes has allowed him to achieve all he has in F1.
Norris said: “[Hamilton and his Mercedes team-mates] have been driving for the last few years with a massive advantage over every other team.
“Mercedes have been the best with the car, the best with the engine and that has allowed him to achieve the things he has done.
“If Lewis was in a McLaren, he wouldn’t look anywhere near as good as what he has done. Mercedes have been so dominant over the last few years, it’s not been often they have had to race many other cars.
“But I don’t think you can take anything away from him. He’s had some good team-mates, Rosberg and Bottas.
“Especially with Bottas, he has clearly had the upper hand on him the whole time they have been at Mercedes.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596878426,”date_formatted”:”8th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:20″},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”318633″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-318633″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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…and 1 fine moustache! Happy birthday @nigelmansell 🎂#F170 🇬🇧 #F1 pic.twitter.com/mxu6KnxE5Fn
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BIRTHDAY BOY

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8 Aug 2020, 15:43
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F1 is at Silverstone for a second week running and Lewis Hamilton will be hoping for a similar result.
The Brit star showed incredible calmness in last week’s British Grand Prix to win even after his tire punctured on the final lap.
Follow all the updates from the F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix below…

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Sun, sun, sun! 😎#f170 🇬🇧 #f1 pic.twitter.com/PkBZyOlqrm— Formula 1 (@F1) August 7, 2020 “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596795060,”date_formatted”:”7th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:11″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”317959″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-317959″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
WE ARE BACK AT SILVERSTONEnn
First practice for the Formula One’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix is soon underway.nn
Plenty of early news to get stuck in to.nn
Perez has failed his latest COVID test, so he will NOT take part and will be replaced by Nico Hulkenberg again.nn
Racing Point are also in the news after they were found to have illegally copied Mercedes’ brake ducts from last season – an infringement in the rules. nn
The Silverstone-based team have been slapped with a €400,000 fine PLUS a 15-point deduction.n”,”raw”:”
WE ARE BACK AT SILVERSTONE

First practice for the Formula One’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix is soon underway.

Plenty of early news to get stuck in to.

Perez has failed his latest COVID test, so he will NOT take part and will be replaced by Nico Hulkenberg again.

Racing Point are also in the news after they were found to have illegally copied Mercedes’ brake ducts from last season – an infringement in the rules.

The Silverstone-based team have been slapped with a €400,000 fine PLUS a 15-point deduction.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596794465,”date_formatted”:”7th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:01″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”317934″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-317934″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HULK SMASHnn
Nico Hulkenberg has spoke of his excitement at replacing Sergio Perez at Racing Point.nn
He said: “I’m excited to get going again with the team at Silverstone. Last weekend, it was a real step into the unknown having been away from the team for a few years – and driving a car I’d never driven before.nn
“I’ve learned a lot in the last week about the RP20, and I am ready to apply my experiences to this weekend. Racing at the same track again makes things a bit easier and the team has done a great job in helping me get up to speed.nn
“I think we can fight for points this weekend, which is definitely my goal. I also want to wish Checo all the best in his recovery.”nn
Racing Pont team boss, Otmar Szafnauer, added: “Nico did a really strong job last weekend after receiving a last-minute call to drive for us at Silverstone, and he proved why he was an obvious choice to stand in for Checo.nn
“It was a big shame he couldn’t actually take the start of the race last Sunday, but the all that hard work will prove very useful for this weekend.nn
“We miss having Checo with us, but we wish him well and look forward to welcoming him back into the team in the near future.”n”,”raw”:”
HULK SMASH

Nico Hulkenberg has spoke of his excitement at replacing Sergio Perez at Racing Point.

He said: “I’m excited to get going again with the team at Silverstone. Last weekend, it was a real step into the unknown having been away from the team for a few years – and driving a car I’d never driven before.

“I’ve learned a lot in the last week about the RP20, and I am ready to apply my experiences to this weekend. Racing at the same track again makes things a bit easier and the team has done a great job in helping me get up to speed.

“I think we can fight for points this weekend, which is definitely my goal. I also want to wish Checo all the best in his recovery.”

Racing Pont team boss, Otmar Szafnauer, added: “Nico did a really strong job last weekend after receiving a last-minute call to drive for us at Silverstone, and he proved why he was an obvious choice to stand in for Checo.

“It was a big shame he couldn’t actually take the start of the race last Sunday, but the all that hard work will prove very useful for this weekend.

“We miss having Checo with us, but we wish him well and look forward to welcoming him back into the team in the near future.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596790487,”date_formatted”:”7th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”09:54″},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”317921″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-317921″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
IN THE NIC OF TIMEn
BREAKING!n
Sergio Perez has failed his COVID-19 retest and will again be replaced by Nico Hulkenberg for this weekend’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.n
Hulkenberg joined Racing Point for last weekend’s British Grand Prix as a replacement for Perez, who tested positive in a pre-event check.n
Perez – known as Checo – later revealed he had flown home to coronavirus-hit Mexico to see his mum, who was not well after an accident.n
Astonishingly, yesterday Public Health England gave Perez the green light having served his quarantine period.n
But F1’s Covid Code of Conduct means he needed a negative test to enter the paddock – which has subsequently failed.n
It means Hulkenberg will get another attempt to race after last weekend a broken bolt prevented his F1 car from starting and he was forced to sit out.n”,”raw”:”
IN THE NIC OF TIME
BREAKING!
Sergio Perez has failed his COVID-19 retest and will again be replaced by Nico Hulkenberg for this weekend’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
Hulkenberg joined Racing Point for last weekend’s British Grand Prix as a replacement for Perez, who tested positive in a pre-event check.
Perez – known as Checo – later revealed he had flown home to coronavirus-hit Mexico to see his mum, who was not well after an accident.
Astonishingly, yesterday Public Health England gave Perez the green light having served his quarantine period.
But F1’s Covid Code of Conduct means he needed a negative test to enter the paddock – which has subsequently failed.
It means Hulkenberg will get another attempt to race after last weekend a broken bolt prevented his F1 car from starting and he was forced to sit out.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596789394,”date_formatted”:”7th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”09:36″},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”317913″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-317913″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
‘FUSS ABOUT NOTHING’nn
Sebastian Vettel has escaped another ticking off from the sport’s bosses – despite getting in a car with Racing Point boss Otmar Szafnauer.n
The German, who was warned about breaching F1’s Covid Code of Conduct in Austria, where he was spotted talking to Red Bull team members without wearing a mask, was seen riding in Szafnauer’s Ferrari.n
Szafnauer’s driver, Sergio Perez, only last week tested positive for Covid-19 and was forced into self isolation.n
But Vettel – who has been linked a seat at the team next season – has NOT been warned about his latest blooper and the Ferrari man says he is in the clear because he wore a mask.n
He said: “We were heading to the fuel station. After the fuel station he was going home and I continued going somewhere else.n
“We were wearing masks… I find it a bit awkward nowadays that people make a fuss out of everything. I don’t see the news in that.”n”,”raw”:”
‘FUSS ABOUT NOTHING’

Sebastian Vettel has escaped another ticking off from the sport’s bosses – despite getting in a car with Racing Point boss Otmar Szafnauer.
The German, who was warned about breaching F1’s Covid Code of Conduct in Austria, where he was spotted talking to Red Bull team members without wearing a mask, was seen riding in Szafnauer’s Ferrari.
Szafnauer’s driver, Sergio Perez, only last week tested positive for Covid-19 and was forced into self isolation.
But Vettel – who has been linked a seat at the team next season – has NOT been warned about his latest blooper and the Ferrari man says he is in the clear because he wore a mask.
He said: “We were heading to the fuel station. After the fuel station he was going home and I continued going somewhere else.
“We were wearing masks… I find it a bit awkward nowadays that people make a fuss out of everything. I don’t see the news in that.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596788586,”date_formatted”:”7th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”09:23″},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”317882″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-317882″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
‘RACISM IS DISGUSTING’nn
Charles Leclerc has lashed out on social media and insists he is not a racist.n
The Ferrari driver tweeted his comments following a recent interview where he explained his reasoning for not taking a knee at the start of F1 races.n
He said: “It is very sad to see how some people manipulate my words to make headlines making me sound like a racist. I am not racist and I absolutely hate racism. Racism is disgusting.n
“Stop putting me in the same group as these disgusting people that are discriminating [against] others because of their skin colour, religion or gender.n
“I’m not part of them and I never will. I’ve always been respectful to everyone and that should be the standard in today’s world.”n
When quizzed about his Tweets ahead of this weekend’s GP at Silverstone, the 22-year-old said he wanted to post his comments to get his voice heard.n
He added: “I just don’t want to be judged anymore. As I’ve said many times I’m active on social media and I don’t accept to be called the way I’ve been called in the last few weeks negatively obviously just because of not kneeling.n
“I wanted to make a straightforward tweet just to express my feelings and that’s it.”n”,”raw”:”
‘RACISM IS DISGUSTING’

Charles Leclerc has lashed out on social media and insists he is not a racist.
The Ferrari driver tweeted his comments following a recent interview where he explained his reasoning for not taking a knee at the start of F1 races.
He said: “It is very sad to see how some people manipulate my words to make headlines making me sound like a racist. I am not racist and I absolutely hate racism. Racism is disgusting.
“Stop putting me in the same group as these disgusting people that are discriminating [against] others because of their skin colour, religion or gender.
“I’m not part of them and I never will. I’ve always been respectful to everyone and that should be the standard in today’s world.”
When quizzed about his Tweets ahead of this weekend’s GP at Silverstone, the 22-year-old said he wanted to post his comments to get his voice heard.
He added: “I just don’t want to be judged anymore. As I’ve said many times I’m active on social media and I don’t accept to be called the way I’ve been called in the last few weeks negatively obviously just because of not kneeling.
“I wanted to make a straightforward tweet just to express my feelings and that’s it.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596784808,”date_formatted”:”7th August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”08:20″},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”317851″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12334383″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jhutchinson even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-317851″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
GOOD MORNING F1 FANSnn
Lewis Hamilton says that this season’s title race comes in “the most important year of his life” as he continues to fight to end racism and support the Black Lives Matter movement.nn
He said: “It is the most important year of my life to date with everything that is going on.nn
“It is a different fight, championship-wise to other years. In the past, we have had the years where we fought Ferrari or Red Bull.nn
“This year, it is different up to this point. But I do think it is a special year and I don’t take that lightly.nn
“People often ask where we get our motivation from and there are so many things to take inspiration for and to be fighting for a championship in a time like this is empowering and exciting with the thought that there could be change to follow.”nn
Elsewhere, Sergio Perez is in line for a shock return to racing – just seven days since testing positive for COVID-19.nn
The Racing Point driver failed a coronavirus test ahead of the British GP after admitting he flew home to Mexico to see his mum, who had suffered an accident.nn
He was placed into quarantine on Wednesday night – just when Public Health England upped the self-isolation limit was increased from seven to 10 days.nn
However, the 30-year-old has been told he only needs to serve seven days in quarantine and can return to compete in this weekend’s 70th Anniversary GP at Silverstone – providing his latest test is negative.n”,”raw”:”
GOOD MORNING F1 FANS

Lewis Hamilton says that this season’s title race comes in “the most important year of his life” as he continues to fight to end racism and support the Black Lives Matter movement.

He said: “It is the most important year of my life to date with everything that is going on.

“It is a different fight, championship-wise to other years. In the past, we have had the years where we fought Ferrari or Red Bull.

“This year, it is different up to this point. But I do think it is a special year and I don’t take that lightly.

“People often ask where we get our motivation from and there are so many things to take inspiration for and to be fighting for a championship in a time like this is empowering and exciting with the thought that there could be change to follow.”

Elsewhere, Sergio Perez is in line for a shock return to racing – just seven days since testing positive for COVID-19.

The Racing Point driver failed a coronavirus test ahead of the British GP after admitting he flew home to Mexico to see his mum, who had suffered an accident.

He was placed into quarantine on Wednesday night – just when Public Health England upped the self-isolation limit was increased from seven to 10 days.

However, the 30-year-old has been told he only needs to serve seven days in quarantine and can return to compete in this weekend’s 70th Anniversary GP at Silverstone – providing his latest test is negative.
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7 Aug 2020, 16:32
Updated: 7 Aug 2020, 16:32

F1 is at Silverstone for a second week running and Lewis Hamilton will be hoping for a similar result.
The Brit showed incredible calmness in last week’s British Grand Prix to win even after his tire punctured on the final lap.
Follow all the updates from the F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix below…

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