The Irish Times

Max Verstappen wins dramatic Spanish Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc retires

Red Bull driver finishes a place ahead of team-mate Pérez as Hamilton battles to fifth

Sun May 22 2022 - 17:14

Lewis Hamilton admits ‘I’m struggling with the car’ after qualifying sixth in Spain

Charles Leclerc recovers from spin to clinch Spanish Grand Prix pole

Sat May 21 2022 - 16:57

Fractious atmosphere and accusations as F1 sets up in Barcelona

Alonso accuses race stewards of incompetence over five-second penalty at race in Miami

Fri May 20 2022 - 19:36

Irish culture’s remarkable response to the political turmoil from 1891 to 1922

Irish art during the period both mirrored and shaped events in the political sphere

Tue May 10 2022 - 06:07

‘We haven’t improved’: Hamilton dispirited as Mercedes off the pace again

Car a handful to drive and understand as seven-time champion finishes sixth in Miami

Mon May 09 2022 - 11:33

Leclerc seizes Miami pole in Ferrari front row sweep

Pole was Monegesque’s third in five races this Formula One season

Sun May 08 2022 - 12:53

Mercedes ‘porpoising’ is becoming a real pain for George Russell

‘The bouncing, it really takes your breath away. It’s the most extreme I’ve ever felt’

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 16:00

Verstappen storms to win at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Red Bull driver cuts Leclerc’s championship lead to 27 points on miserable day for Ferrari

Sun Apr 24 2022 - 19:33

Verstappen claims pole position for sprint race at Imola

First meeting of the season to host the sprint race format that F1 trialled last year

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 22:30

Hamilton calls for immediate improvement amid dwindling title hopes

Seven-time champion is alread 43 points adrift of Ferrari’s leader Charles Leclerc

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 09:43

Improved Hamilton to start in fifth as Leclerc claims Australian GP pole

Verstappen takes second in dramatic session that sees plenty of stoppages and collisions

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 11:35

Hamilton only has ‘long shot’ of winning world championship – Mercedes boss

Wolff issues bleak verdict after seeing team outclassed by Ferrari and Red Bull in Bahrain

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 17:29

Honan Chapel restoration reveals Irish modernist mastery

Outwardly restrained UCC chapel is inwardly a reverent blaze of colour and coherence

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 05:00

Formula One’s form book is all at sea

Red Bull appear to be in front, but the key will be taming the porpoise

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 20:33

‘The Mercedes car looks like it complies with the regulations’

Christian Horner describes the car as ‘innovative and an interesting solution’

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 19:00

Lewis Hamilton says FIA must ensure they have ‘non-biased stewards’

Mercedes team principal Wolff and his Red Bull rival Horner refute driver’s suggestion

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 20:22

Future Mercedes driver George Russell hits out after Max Verstappen win

Mixed reaction across the board to controversial race director decision at Abu Dhabi

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 07:27

TV View: Sky hit on a winning formula of Grand Prix chaos and confusion

Just when you thought 2021 had peaked along came the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Sun Dec 12 2021 - 20:43

Max Verstappen beats Lewis Hamilton to pole at US GP

Battle for championship title will see top two on front row in Austin

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 23:35

Hamilton claims 100th F1 victory in Russia as Verstappen takes thrilling second

Dutch driver had started at the back of the grid after taking a new engine this weekend

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 19:27

Russell confirmed as Hamilton’s new Mercedes teammate

The 23 year-old earns the move to after three impressive campaigns with Williams

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 11:46

Russell set to partner Hamilton at Mercedes next season

Bottas confirms his switch to Alfa Romeo to replace Raikkonen who retires at the end of the season

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 20:20

Valtteri Bottas’ departure from Mercedes confirmed

He’ll make the switch to Alfa Romeo in 2022 after five seasons alongside Lewis Hamilton

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 13:07

Verstappen sparks Dutch party as he takes lead in title race

Red Bull driver beats Lewis Hamiltion into second as Championship pendulum swings

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 18:59

Max Verstappen makes light of poor conditions to take pole in Belgium

Surprise package George Russell will start on frontrow of the grid with Lewis Hamilton in third

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 16:38

Esteban Ocon claims maiden F1 win in chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton enjoys podium finish as third place sees him retake lead in title race

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 17:59

Lewis Hamilton ignoring the jeers as he hunts Max Verstappen in F1 title race

Mercedes driver grabs pole in Hungary as he hunts down landmark 100th win

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 15:41

Max Verstappen storms to front of Styrian Grand Prix grid with another F1 pole

Lewis Hamilton moves up to front row after Valterri Bottas penalised for Friday incident

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 15:45

Charles Leclerc takes pole after chaotic qualifying session in Azerbaijan

Lewis Hamilton delighted to take a front row slot in Baku

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 14:46

Charles Leclerc takes pole in Monaco despite late crash

Ferrari driver could face grid penalty while Mick Schumacher crashes out in practice

Sat May 22 2021 - 15:48

Valtteri Bottas denies Lewis Hamilton pole in Portugal

World champion misses out on his 100th pole by just seven thousandths of a second

Sat May 01 2021 - 16:32

Lewis Hamilton finishes fastest in Portugal practice

World champion bounces back from difficult first practice to lead Verstappen and Bottas

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 18:15

Sergio Perez in a spin as he goes from last to first to win in Bahrain

Mexican driver recovers from incident on the opening lap to secure his first F1 race win

Sun Dec 06 2020 - 19:41

Lewis Hamilton to miss Sakhir Grand Prix after positive Covid-19 test

Seven-time Formula One world champion is fit and well, ‘apart from mild symptoms’

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 09:30