Sebastian Vettel

After Ferrari, Red Bull fastest in second test, Mercedes predict three-way battle in Formula One

Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel was fastest, lapping in one minute 20.396 seconds and completing 171 laps -- equal to nearly 800km and more than 2-1/2 race distances at the Circuit de Catalunya. The German did his fastest lap on the medium tyres, with Mercedes` Valtteri Bottas second on softs with a time 0.200 slower.

Mar 07, 2018, 17:04 PM IST

Lewis Hamilton wraps pre-season Formula One testing as the fastest, to start as favourite in Australian GP

The Briton, who had done only 25 laps earlier in the week after snow and rain wreaked havoc with the schedule, completed 69 more with a fastest time of one minute 19.333 seconds using the medium Pirelli tyres.

Mar 02, 2018, 08:56 AM IST

Fernando Alonso lone driver to complete timed lap as heavy snow wipes out third day of Formula One testing

The Spaniard`s `fastest` time of two minutes 18.545 seconds, set right at the end, was nearly a minute slower than Sebastian Vettel`s Tuesday best for Ferrari. Neither Ferrari nor Mercedes sent a car out of the garage, with the Italians deciding early on that there was no point.

Feb 28, 2018, 23:52 PM IST

Formula One: Sebastian Vettel fastest as Lewis Hamilton leaves it to Valtteri Bottas

Vettel, like Hamilton a four times champion, lapped with a best time of one minute 19.673 seconds on soft tires and also completed the most laps (98) despite flurries of snow later in the day.

Feb 28, 2018, 12:02 PM IST

Don't play mind games, I just drive faster, says Lewis Hamilton as rivalry hots up with Sebastian Vettel

Hamilton came out on top last year, a season that started out in mutual respect before tipping into `road rage` and recrimination when he and Vettel collided and banged wheels in Azerbaijan.

Feb 23, 2018, 10:25 AM IST

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton joins Sebastian Vettel in the fight for fifth title

Never before have two quadruple world champions fought each other for a fifth crown but Hamilton and Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel will be lining up to do just that come the Australian season-opener on March 25.

Dec 28, 2017, 19:55 PM IST

2018 will feature less emotional Sebastian Vettel, says Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne

The 30-year-old German finished behind Mercedes-Amg driver Lewis Hamilton in the 2017 F1 driver standings.

Dec 20, 2017, 16:36 PM IST

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton tops poll of Formula One bosses

The poll, published by motorsport.com on Thursday, put four times world champion Hamilton far ahead of closest rival Max Verstappen.

Dec 07, 2017, 19:10 PM IST

Valtteri Bottas holds off Lewis Hamilton to win Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Four-time champion Sebastian Vettel finished a lonely third for Ferrari, as the two Mercedes men delivered celebratory 'doughnuts' for the crowd.

Nov 26, 2017, 22:54 PM IST

Lewis Hamilton offers glimpse of future in Brazil

Lewis Hamilton`s performance in Sunday`s Brazilian Grand Prix was "the best fourth place I have ever seen" according to his Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff.

Nov 13, 2017, 23:04 PM IST

Sebastian Vettel wins Brazilian GP, Lewis Hamilton fourth from pits

It was Vettel's first win in eight outings since the Hungarian Grand Prix in July and his fifth of the season.

Nov 13, 2017, 00:01 AM IST

Valtteri Bottas on Brazil pole as Lewis Hamilton crashes out

Hamilton, who clinched his fourth title in Mexico two weeks ago, lost control and hit the barriers on his first flying lap after only two minutes.

Nov 11, 2017, 23:27 PM IST

Four-star Lewis Hamilton on record pace in Brazil

British driver George Russell, the 19-year-old GP3 champion, made his Grand Prix weekend debut with Force India and was an impressive 12th fastest.

Nov 11, 2017, 00:13 AM IST

The best man won, says beaten Sebastian Vettel

Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene also congratulated Hamilton but said the race had not reflected the true potential of his team's car.

Oct 30, 2017, 21:50 PM IST

Mexico Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel on pole, Lewis Hamilton starts third

Sebastian Vettel boosted his slim hopes of keeping alive his world championship challenge on Saturday when he claimed the 50th pole of his career for this weekend`s Mexican Grand Prix.

Oct 29, 2017, 00:55 AM IST

Daniel Ricciardo beats Lewis Hamilton in Mexican GP practice

Hamilton is on the brink of becoming Britain's first four times world champion but he wants to do it with a victory on Sunday.

Oct 28, 2017, 10:17 AM IST

Sebastian Vettel hails Maurizio Arrivabene as a key man for Ferrari

The German is now 66 points behind Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton with three races to go. Hamilton needs to finish only fifth on Sunday to secure his fourth championship, but Vettel refused to abandon hope.

Oct 27, 2017, 11:28 AM IST

Mexican Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel wants Ferrari to sign off in style

The four-time world champion also said that Ferrari should stick with team boss Maurizio Arrivabene who, he said, had revitalised them.

Oct 27, 2017, 00:26 AM IST

How Lewis Hamilton can win fourth F1 Championship

Lewis Hamilton can clinch his fourth world drivers' championship title at this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix.

AFP Sport looks at how the British driver can seal the deal:

Oct 26, 2017, 08:52 AM IST

Livid Max Verstappen says stewards decisions 'kill sport'

The 20-year-old Dutchman, who on Friday announced he had signed a new contract to stay with Red Bull until 2020, was livid as he branded one steward an "idiot".

Oct 23, 2017, 21:00 PM IST