Mercedes was "absolutely desperate" to perform in British GP - Motorsport.com

The Brackley-based team had arrived at Silverstone off the back of a run of five consecutive Red Bull victories that had allowed its main rival to extend leads in both world championships.
So it knew it was under pressure at a track that should better suit its package to turn the tables on Red Bull and get itself firmly back in the title fight.
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Is Gasly angling for a move to McLaren? - PlanetF1

Has Ted Kravitz dropped a subtle hint that Pierre Gasly’s target is trained on Daniel Ricciardo’s seat at McLaren?

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FIA clamp down on teams lobbying stewards - PlanetF1

Following the events of Silverstone, the FIA has warned teams that interfering with stewards investigations will not be tolerated.

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Bottas in Alfa Romeo F1 link for 2022, if Mercedes opts for Russell - Motorsport.com

Mercedes will decide over the summer break if it is to keep hold of Bottas as Lewis Hamilton’s teammate for next year, or it will take George Russell instead.
The team insists no decision has been made yet, and Bottas is fully focused on convincing his bosses to hand him a fresh contract. But if Mercedes does opt for Russell, then Bottas has been clear that he wants to remain in F1 rather ...Keep reading

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Bottas reportedly opens talks with Alfa Romeo - PlanetF1

Valtteri Bottas and his representatives have reportedly opened talks with Alfa Romeo over a drive in 2022, should he be dropped by Mercedes.

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Sprint qualifying “a bit strange” and has room for improvement – Binotto | 2021 British Grand Prix - RaceFans

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto found Formula 1's first sprint qualifying event last weekend "a bit strange" but will reserve judgement until the three-round trial of the new format is complete.

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Russell ‘thriving’ off pressure of Formula 1 future - PlanetF1

George Russell's prospects for 2022 are a hot topic of debate throughout the paddock, but he has been turning this pressure into positivity.

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