Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes face stronger competition from Red Bull in Abu Dhabi than they did in Brazil, but believes they can compete with their rivals.
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Verstappen returns to head second practice from Russell and Leclerc
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix second practice
Posted onMax Verstappen more than made up for missing out on first practice by going quickest by three tenths of a second in the second session at Yas Marina.
Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two as practice begins in Abu Dhabi
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix first practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton set the pace in the opening practice session of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend ahead of team mate George Russell.
First pictures from the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend
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Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina.
Mercedes expect Abu Dhabi will be “much more difficult” after breakthrough win
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes predict it will be difficult to repeat their breakthrough Brazilian Grand Prix victory in this weekend’s season finale.
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix driver ratings
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onTwo drivers left Interlagos having achieved something that they had never done before. in their F1 careers. Here’s RaceFans’ in-depth ratings of the full field.
Russell banishes memory of lost Sakhir win with breakthrough triumph in Brazil
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix review
Posted onNearly two years after almost securing a stunning win on his debut, George Russell took his first a grand prix victory which ensured Mercedes avoided a win-less season.
Vote for your 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Safety Car period towards the end of the Brazilian Grand Prix meant the final result didn’t reflect a striking development: Mercedes’ unexpected turn of speed.
Mercedes did not tell Russell they feared water leak would deny him win
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell scored the first grand prix victory of his career unaware that his team spent half the race worrying that a water leak would force him to retire.
Russell feared late Safety Car would cost him breakthrough grand prix win
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onBrazilian Grand Prix winner George Russell feared that the late Safety Car towards the end of the race would leave him vulnerable and cost him the win.
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix championship points
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen leads the drivers championship by 139 points from Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez after the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Russell takes first win in Mercedes one-two after Hamilton and Verstappen clash
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix summary
Posted onGeorge Russell held off team mate Lewis Hamilton after a late Safety Car to claim his first grand prix victory in Brazil.
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix race result
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell has won the Brazilian Grand Prix for Mercedes ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz Jnr.
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onThe 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos in pictures.
Will Verstappen’s tyre advantage allow him to defeat “unbeatable” Mercedes?
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onMax Verstappen says that Mercedes look “unbeatable” after the Interlagos sprint race, but will Red Bull’s extra set of softs prove a crucial difference?
Mercedes drivers say they need to “work together” for Brazilian GP win
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says the Mercedes drivers will have to co-operate to maximise the team’s chances of scoring their first grand prix victory of 2022 today.
Mercedes’ performance ‘feels like our rivals have taken a step back’ – Hamilton
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes’ competitive showing in this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix has given Lewis Hamilton the impression their rivals have lost some of their performance.
Russell expected Verstappen would have an “easy run” to sprint race victory
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onBrazilian Grand Prix sprint race winner George Russell admits he was surprised by his pace after he caught and passed Max Verstappen to secure pole position.
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race in pictures
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Posted onPictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.