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'Surprised' Vettel insists there was no new Ferrari deal

Sebastian Vettel said Thursday that Ferrari had not offered him a contract to stay with them beyond this season, adding that their split, announced in May, was clearly not by mutual consent. In a controlled official pre-race video news conference ahead of this weekend's season-opening...

Hamilton again says his sport must speak out on racism

Lewis Hamilton has said "now is not the time to be silent" and explained why he criticised Formula One as he set out to rally the sport against racism. In a video released by Mercedes' parent company Daimler on the eve of this weekend's belated season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, the...

Man City verdict on European ban expected week of July 13

Manchester City will discover whether their appeal against a two-year ban from European competition has been successful the week of July 13, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Thursday. "The final decision will be made during the week of July 13," CAS secretary general Matthieu Reeb...

Formula One talking points

The green flag finally drops to start the Formula One season at Spielberg in Austria on Sunday with champion Lewis Hamilton chasing a record-equalling seventh title. As the drivers prepare to roar past silent stands, AFP identifies five key questions. Can Hamilton maintain focus?...