F1 Gossip: Liberty wants “high-profile” US team on grid

- F1 owner Liberty Media wants a “high-profile US team” to join the grid in the coming years (RaceFans) 

- F1 CEO Chase Carey says introducing a cost cap to the sport is essential for attracting new entrants (Motorsport Week)

- Ross Brawn says Mick Schumacher’s maiden F2 victory in Hungary “reminded me of his father” (Sky Sports F1) 

- Mercedes will take the most conservative tyre selection to the Belgian Grand Prix at the end of the month (Twitter)

It way be summer, but we’re already looking forward to our Belgian waffles. Or rather . Here are all the selections for #BelgianGP. For more info: https://t.co/9LxoVqJA4m pic.twitter.com/j8afKP7kSY

— Pirelli Motorsport (@pirellisport) August 9, 2019

- Fresh from his Hungarian GP victory and extending his F1 championship lead, Lewis Hamilton heads off for a well-earned holiday (Instagram)

 

 

 

 

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Island tings, having the best time of my life with my brother on holiday. Sending you all positive waves #brothers #islandting #360waves

A post shared by Lewis Hamilton (@lewishamilton) on Aug 8, 2019 at 8:26am PDT