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It was a weekend to remember for Lewis Hamilton as he eased to his fifth British Grand Prix victory at Silverstone. Hamilton was unchallenged throughout the race and won by a comfortable 10 second margin.

Mahindra Racing celebrated a double podium today in the second race of the inaugural New York City ePrix. The team secured its maiden win and double podium last month in Berlin, and now the win at New York gives Mahindra Racing something more to cheer about. Drivers Felix Rosenqvist and Nick Heidfeld, driving the all-electric M3Electro racecar, both reached Formula E's unique Super Pole shootout session to start the race from 2nd and 5th place respectively and both drivers ended up on the podium in second and third place

The first ever New York Formula E race saw Sam Bird of DS Virgin Racing claim his maiden Formula E victory; but it wasn't the best race for Mahindra with Felix Rosenqvist finishing 15th while Nick Heidfield saw an unexpected retirement.

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has become the first driver to test the FIA's latest cockpit protection concept - 'Shield' - during the opening practice session for this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Following the exit of Monisha Kaltenborn in June this year, the Sauber Formula One Team has appointed Frederic Vasseur as their new team principal. The former Renault F1 team boss will be joining the Sauber team with effect from 17th July 2017, soon after the British Grand Prix concludes at Silverstone this weekend.

In the Red Bull Racing ecosystem, Daniel Ricciardo seems to be the only driver 'happy'. Carlos Sainz Jr. had a public spat regarding his future; given Red Bull Racing's attitude, he should be glad it wasn't a public slap.

Vijay Mallya, who has been accused of money laundering and defrauding banks in India, was asked to resign as per a directive sent by the sports ministry,

After a near perfect albeit controversial start, Valtteri Bottas charged towards his second Formula 1 victory in the Austrian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver led throughout the race, starting on pole and fending competition from Sebastian Vettel.