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On top: Lewis Hamilton after his record sixth British GP win

British GP is set to move date to avoid clash with other big events

Next year's British Grand Prix is set to be moved, avoiding a direct clash with the Wimbledon men's singles final and football's Euro 2020 final at Wembley.

Simply fantastic: Lewis Hamilton celebrates with the British supporters

I will keep defying critics, says history boy Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has vowed to keep proving his critics wrong after driving into the record books with a sixth British Grand Prix victory.

Out in front: Lewis Hamilton was the fastest driver during practice at Silverstone

Hamilton urged to stay for a perfect 10

Lewis Hamilton can rip up the record books and win 10 Formula One titles, former champion Jenson Button has claimed on the eve of the British Grand Prix.

In frame: Lewis Hamilton poses with a fan ahead of his bid to
tame Silverstone once again and extend his title advantage

British GP shouldn't have to fight other sports for the spotlight, blasts Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has pointed the finger at the organisers of the British Grand Prix, fearing his bid for a record sixth win could be overshadowed by Wimbledon and the Cricket World Cup final.

Martin Donnelly gives the thumbs-up from his hospital bed

Former F1 driver in fight to save leg after accident at charity race

He survived one of the most horrific accidents ever witnessed in Formula One and now doctors are fighting to save Martin Donnelly's leg after it was broken again in a freak accident during a charity fundraiser.

Horner confident Verstappen will resist any bid to lure him away

Christian Horner does not fear Max Verstappen will leave Red Bull to go up against Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season.

Drinking it in: Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium

Verstappen nets Austria joy after three-hour wait

Max Verstappen was declared the winner of the Austrian Grand Prix - three hours and 20 minutes after his remarkable drive to victory at the Red Bull Ring.

Big impact: Valtteri Bottas hits the barriers in Austria crash

Bottas is given the all-clear after high-speed crash in Austria

Valtteri Bottas was taken to the medical centre after crashing out of second practice for the Austrian Grand Prix yesterday.

Silverstone has got to stay on the F1 calendar, insists Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has put the pressure on Formula One's owners Liberty Media to agree a new deal with Silverstone, insisting the sport cannot afford to walk away from the British Grand Prix.

Dismissed: Sebastian Vettel has lost the FIA review into the incident with Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton top man as Vettel appeal gets thrown out

Ferrari have lost their review into Sebastian Vettel's five-second penalty at the Canadian Grand Prix, confirming Lewis Hamilton as the race winner.

Vettel is hoping to be awarded Canadian victory following appeal

Sebastian Vettel hopes fresh evidence will overturn the penalty which lost him the Canadian Grand Prix.

Ferrari opt against appealing Vettel's Canadian penalty

Ferrari will not appeal against Sebastian Vettel's five-second penalty which saw him lose the Canadian Grand Prix.

Thumbs up: Lewis Hamilton savours his win yesterday

Vettel struggles to keep a lid on his anger as time penalty hands victory to Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton was crowned the winner of a remarkable Canadian Grand Prix after Sebastian Vettel's victory was chalked off following a five-second penalty.

My man's sport comment wasn't aimed at Norris, insists Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has assured Lando Norris his claim that Formula One should be a man's sport was not aimed at the British teenager.

Final farewell to F1 racing legend Niki Lauda in Vienna

Family, friends and fans have gathered at St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna for a last farewell to former Formula One champion Niki Lauda.

Salute: Lewis Hamilton reveals helmet tribute to late Niki Lauda after winning the Monaco Grand Prix yesterday

Hamilton: I felt Lauda's presence on way to 'hardest' win in Monaco

Lewis Hamilton said Niki Lauda's spirit guided him to the toughest win of his career in Monaco.

Main attraction: Lewis Hamilton signs autographs for fans in the pitlane in Monaco

Television deal is pie in the Sky, says F1 boss

Formula One bosses are keen for the sport to return to free-to-air television - describing Sky Sports' exclusive deal as "sub-optimal".

New wheels: Lewis Hamilton arrives at the paddock in Monaco on his scooter

Hamilton too emotional to open up on passing of friend Lauda

An emotional Lewis Hamilton withdrew from yesterday's press conference in Monaco, informing his Mercedes team he was not ready to speak about Niki Lauda's death.

Three-time world champion Niki Lauda died on Monday

Lauda was the bravest ever, says racing driver Watson who helped to rescue him from burning F1 car

The Northern Ireland racing driver who helped save Niki Lauda's life 43 years ago has told of his great admiration for the late Formula One world champion.

Looking back: Niki Lauda (#1) drives his Ferrari behind March Swedish driver Ronnie Peterson at the Nurburgring race track during the German Formula One Grand Prix, a few moments before his nearly-fatal accident

Tributes pour in for a true legend of the motorsport world

Three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70.

Niki Lauda's return from fiery crash is bravest act in sporting history, says Belfast F1 hero John Watson

Five-time Formula One Grand Prix winner John Watson has hailed Niki Lauda's return to racing as the single most courageous act in sporting history.

On top: Lewis Hamilton shows off the Spanish Grand Prix trophy

Hamilton thrilled to regain title initiative

Lewis Hamilton is back in charge of the World Championship after a superb start fired him to Spanish Grand Prix victory.

Big challenge: Lewis Hamilton has cranked up the pressure

Bottas must show he's got title quality: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has ramped up the pressure on Valtteri Bottas by challenging him to prove his Championship credentials.

First place: Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas celebrates victory in Azerbaijan

I'm so proud, says delighted Bottas after seizing initiative in title fight

Valtteri Bottas held off Lewis Hamilton to win in Azerbaijan and take the lead of the Formula One world championship.

Hamilton surges ahead of distracted rivals

Lewis Hamilton took control of the world championship as rival Sebastian Vettel defended his number one billing at Ferrari.

Schumacher's son shines on his F1 testing debut

Mick Schumacher clocked the second fastest time on his Formula One debut during post-race testing for Ferrari in Bahrain.

Off colour: Sebastian Vettel is going through a difficult spell

Vettel will learn from errors and move on, insists rival Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has tipped Sebastian Vettel to bounce back from the latest in his expanding catalogue of mistakes.

Racism will not change for some time: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton fears racism might not be stamped out for a long time, saying it is a prevalent issue in society.

Number one: Valtteri Bottas dominated the season-opening Australian Grand Prix

Bottas wins and silences his critics in fine fashion

Porridge-powered Valtteri Bottas hailed his "best race ever" after leading Mercedes to a one-two in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

F1 in mourning after the death of devoted race director Whiting

Charlie Whiting, who has died aged 66 on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix, was - to the casual Formula One spectator - the white-haired man who turned the lights green.

I face real fight for sixth world crown: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton believes rivals Ferrari hold all the aces as Britain's five-time Formula One world champion gears up for the biggest battle of his career.

Good to talk: Ferrari’s Mattia Binotto yesterday

Ferrari finally show their hand for World glory bid

Ferrari have become the last of Formula One's major players to unveil the car they hope will end their long championship drought.

Former F1 star Eddie Irvine said he owed a huge debt of gratitude to the late Dr Adamson

F1 star Eddie Irvine in emotional tribute to Ian Adamson - the man who got him to his first race in Europe

Former Formula One ace Eddie Irvine has talked emotionally of the huge debt of gratitude he owes to his friend - and first ever sponsor - Dr Ian Adamson, the former Lord Mayor of Belfast, who died earlier this week.

Michael Schumacher was injured in the French Alps in December 2013

We are doing everything humanly possible: Michael Schumacher's family issue rare statement ahead of legend's 50th birthday

The family of stricken seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher have assured fans the Ferrari great is being well cared for as they prepare to celebrate his 50th birthday on Thursday.