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Lewis Hamilton has handed a stinging response to Toto Wolff after the Mercedes boss controversial "shelf-life" comment. 

In a book released in November 2024 charting the inside story of Mercedes' season, Wolff said that Hamilton's decision to quit for Ferrari for '25 "helps us because it avoids the moment where we need to tell the sport’s most iconic driver that we want to stop ... We’re in a sport where cognitive sharpness is extremely important, and I believe everyone has a shelf life."

READ MORE: Hamilton issues stinging response to Wolff after ‘shelf life’ remark

Red Bull react to ‘radical update’ for Verstappen F1 title challenge

Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache has denied Red Bull is set to bring a “radical upgrade” to the RB21 at pre-season testing.

The Milton Keynes-based squad enters the upcoming year seeking a fifth consecutive drivers' championship while also looking to return to the top of the constructors' standings.

READ MORE: Red Bull react to ‘radical update’ for Verstappen F1 title challenge

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Verstappen, Norris joke over friendship after ‘pub fight’

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have opened up on their relationship ahead of the new F1 season and the anticipated championship battle they could be involved in.

The duo were involved in a title fight last year with Verstappen emerging victorious to secure his his fourth consecutive F1 title.

READ MORE: Verstappen, Norris joke over friendship after ‘pub fight’

Leclerc weighs in on ‘craziness’ of Hamilton Ferrari arrival

Charles Leclerc has acknowledged the added spotlight that has been on Ferrari since Lewis Hamilton's arrival at the team.

Hamilton has joined the Italian squad in what has been described as one of the biggest driver transfers in F1 history.

READ MORE: Leclerc weighs in on ‘craziness’ of Hamilton Ferrari arrival

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Verstappen responds to 'boycott' threat after F1 fans reaction

Max Verstappen has responded to claims he could boycott a similar event to F1 75 if it is held in the UK again in the future.

The world champion was subject to booing from fans when he was first introduced to the 15,000-strong crowd, with boss Christian Horner also given the same treatment when he took to the stage. 

READ MORE: Verstappen responds to 'boycott' threat after F1 fans reaction

Wolff defends rival Horner after remarkable F1 75 boos

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has defended Christian Horner after he was subject to booing at the F1 75 event earlier this month.

Each F1 team presented their new liveries at the O2 Arena in London to kick off the new season in which the sport is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

READ MORE: Wolff defends rival Horner after remarkable F1 75 boos

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