LIVE – Updated at 18:42The Formula One season has just one race left before the mid-season summer break with Sebastian Vettel’s retirement announcement top of the talking points heading into the Hungarian Grand Prix. The four-time world champion announced on Thursday that he will be retiring from F1 at the end of this season, with just 10 races left of a 16-year career which saw him win world titles at Red Bull from 2010-2013.
Lewis Hamilton makes Max Verstappen prediction with Brit 'gutted' for Charles Leclerc
26.07.2022 - 03:49 / msn.com
Lewis Hamilton has said he expects the rest of the season to be 'smooth sailing' for Max Verstappen after his French Grand Prix win. The Briton also expressed his disappointment for Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc after he crashed out from the lead during the middle stages of the race. Verstappen's win, coupled with Leclerc's crash, means the Red Bull star now sits 63 points clear at the top of the Driver's Championship.
With just 10 races left to go of the season, the Dutchman is now the overwhelming favourite to defend the title he claimed in controversial circumstances last season. This view is shared by Hamilton who has said he expects his arch-rival to breeze to the title during the rest of the season. However, in a cheeky play against his nemesis, the Mercedes man stressed that Ferrari should keep trying despite the might of the RB18, in order to force the drinks manufacturer into mistakes.
"It is a massive gap to Max so that is pretty smooth-sailing for him in that space," the 103-time race winner said. "But a lot can go wrong. I would just advise Ferrari to keep their heads down and continue to push.
"READ MORE: Toto Wolff confirms Lewis Hamilton retirement talks with Mercedes starThe legendary driver also spoke about his sympathy for Leclerc and the wider Ferrari team. The Monegasque star crashed out at turn 11 on lap 18 of race after making a mistake under little pressure. Had the positions stayed the same until the chequered flag the 24-year-old could have cut the championship gap to a less daunting 31 points instead.
"I'm gutted for Charles, who's been doing a great job, as has Carlos," Hamilton said. "It's not easy though, having that pace and that performance and maintaining it. "It's a tough job and I feel
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F1 LIVE: French Grand Prix result as Max Verstappen wins ahead of Lewis Hamilton after Charles Leclerc crash
LIVE – Updated at 18:05Max Verstappen capitalised after Charles Leclerc crashed out to win the French Grand Prix and extend his championship lead. Leclerc, who won last time out in Austria to boost his fleeting title hopes, looked to be in total control before he lost grip in his Ferrari through Turn 11 on lap 18 and crashed into the barrier ending his race. Lewis Hamilton threatened to challenge Verstappen for the victory in his 300th Formula One race but the Dutchman’s pace ultimately proved too strong as he coasted to maximum points at Circuit Paul Ricard.
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French Grand Prix: Max Verstappen takes big step towards title as Charles Leclerc crashes out from P1
Max Verstappen took a huge step towards retaining his world championship crown on Sunday afternoon at the French Grand Prix as he took victory after Charles Leclerc crashed out from the lead. The two title rivals sprinted off up the road and looked in a class of their own but it would not be the case that both would finish, with Leclerc making a mistake that could make challenging for the championship too much of a task to achieve this season now.