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Lewis Hamilton is reportedly in complete control of his Ferrari
future, with a contract clause in the Briton's deal having been
discovered. According to F1-Insider , Italian newspaper Gazzetta
dello Sport has discovered that Hamilton's additional third year in
his contract is up to the 40-year-old, not Ferrari. READ MORE:
Lewis Hamilton striking Ferrari contract clause revealed - report
Franco Colapinto explores options outside F1 after Alpine struggles
- report Franco Colapinto has endured a difficult return to the
Formula 1 grid, since replacing Jack Doohan at Alpine. Now, it is
being reported that options away from F1 are already being
explored. According to Formula 1 Magazine , Colapinto's days as an
Alpine driver are numbered, with his management preparing for an
exit from the pinnacle of motorsport. READ MORE: Franco Colapinto
explores options outside F1 after Alpine struggles - report Toto
Wolff offers Mercedes boost after F1 pace concerns Mercedes team
boss Toto Wolff is confident his team is in a strong position to
fight up the pecking order in the second half of the F1 season. The
Brackley-based squad has endured a challenging term to date, as it
slipped down the pecking order in the European leg of the calendar.
READ MORE: Toto Wolff offers Mercedes boost after F1 pace concerns
Max Verstappen issued 'beautiful' approval as Red Bull dealt stern
warning Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has hailed some of Max
Verstappen's qualifying performances this season, but warned Red
Bull the Dutchman cannot "carry" the team forever. Verstappen has
achieved the same number of pole positions as both Oscar Piastri
and Lando Norris this season (four), despite an inferior car
compared to McLaren's MCL39. READ MORE: Max Verstappen issued
'beautiful' approval as Red Bull dealt stern warning F1 CEO open to
radical grand prix weekend change F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has
admitted he is open to the possibility of trialling reverse grid
races. The sport introduced a major weekend schedule change at
certain rounds four years ago with sprint races, which remain on
the calendar today at six weekends per season. READ MORE: F1 CEO
open to radical grand prix weekend change Helmut Marko responds to
McLaren gain after poaching crucial Red Bull engineer Red Bull
advisor Helmut Marko has commended the impact Rob Marshall has had
on McLaren since joining the team. Marshall spent 17 years working
with Red Bull and contributed heavily to its run of title success
with Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. READ MORE: Helmut Marko
responds to McLaren gain after poaching crucial Red Bull engineer
