Hamilton fired up by Bono’s poignant final «hammertime» call
Lewis Hamilton has revealed how hearing race engineer Pete Bonnington fire him up with their famous «hammertime» catchphrase one last time was a poignant moment as he departs Mercedes for Ferrari. Hamilton and his long-time engineer Bonnington, or Bono for short, forged a formidable partnership at Mercedes that led to six drivers’ titles and helped the […]
Hamilton’s best performances for Mercedes ranked
During Lewis Hamilton’s 12 seasons with Mercedes he racked up 84 victories in F1, but which were his best? 10. Hungary 2013: The one that proved us wrong Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary 28th July 2013 Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG, 1st position, celebrates on arrival in Parc Ferme World Copyright: Andy Hone/LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image HONZ4772 […]
Why Hamilton’s Qatar and Norris’s Saudi Arabian false starts were treated differently
Lewis Hamilton was penalised at the Qatar Grand Prix for a false start having moved — and then stopped — before the lights went out to begin the race. The Mercedes driver picked up his first penalty of a trying race when he nudged forward early, though his loss of momentum as he tried to […]
Disastrous Qatar F1 race “could have been worse”
Lewis Hamilton endured a torrid run to 12th place in the Qatar Grand Prix in an understeering Mercedes, although some of the damage was self-inflicted owing to a false start and a pitlane speeding penalty. Hamilton also picked up a puncture mid-race and, in the final laps, asked the team if he could ‘box’ the car […]
Wolff says Hamilton «shelf-life» comments «taken out of context»
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has claimed suggestions he is «happy» that Lewis Hamilton is leaving the team have taken his comments «out of context». Hamilton is entering his last three races in Mercedes colours before his switch to Ferrari for next year, having won six F1 drivers’ titles in his time with […]
The evolution of a Formula 1 sponsorship deal
From the hazy, heady days of tobacco giants to the cryptic crypto currency courtships of recent years, Formula 1 has always relied on sponsorship revenue for a significant slice of the funding required to go racing. Ask any fan what their favourite car is, or who they feel is the greatest driver of all time, […]
Hamilton will not face any trouble adapting to life at Ferrari
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says people are wrong to think Lewis Hamilton could face some struggles adapting to his new life at Ferrari. Hamilton is leaving Mercedes at the end of this season after a 12-year spell to join Ferrari as team-mate to Charles Leclerc. It will be the first time that he has […]
Hamilton’s arrival proves Ferrari is on the right track
Ferrari chief Fred Vasseur reckons the fact Lewis Hamilton is joining from Mercedes confirms that his Formula 1 team is heading in the right direction. Despite having a deal in place for next season, Hamilton broke his contract with the Silver Arrows to force through a move to Ferrari for 2025. The switch rocked F1 […]
Hamilton strategy «battle» puts Mercedes in spotlight
Ever since Lewis Hamilton announced his shock switch to Ferrari for next year at the start of the current Formula 1 season, conspiracy has swirled over his treatment at Mercedes. What the partnership has achieved together can only spoken of in the same manner as Michael Schumacher’s stint with the Scuderia at the start of […]