F1 News Today: Hamilton in viral photo CONTROVERSY as Horner discusses brutal sacking and F1 star MOBBED

Christian Horner expects recently sacked Alpine sporting director Alan Permane to find a new role in F1 very soon.

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Renowned F1 photographer defends Hamilton over CONTROVERSIAL viral picture

Renowned F1 photographer Kym Illman has defended Lewis Hamilton amid a controversy sparked by an image of the Briton from the Belgian Grand Prix. The picture shows Charlotte Davies, Mercedes' press officer, holding an umbrella for the Mercedes driver.

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Wolff hails 'GREAT' driver waiting to replace Hamilton at Mercedes

Whilst appraising the season's progress, Toto Wolff dedicated a portion of his review to singing Mick Schumacher's praises, highlighting his exceptional qualities and contributions.

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Alonso SLAMS FIA rule change that has turned F1 season on its head

Fernando Alonso is not happy with the FIA for allowing a new construction of tyre to be introduced mid-season.

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Security forced to step in as F1 star MOBBED by fans in return to home country

Zhou Guanyu has used the F1 summer break as a chance to return to China after several years away.

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FIA chief remains DETERMINED to secure eleventh F1 team

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has claimed that an F1 grid with 12 teams isn't impossible for the future.

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