Hamilton has benefited more from W15 F1 car gains
The Mercedes Formula 1 team thinks that Lewis Hamilton has benefited more than team-mate George Russell from the gains made with the W15. The German manufacturer had a tough start to the season, with its 2024 F1 challenger proving to be inconsistent and having a narrow performance window. However, as the squad has unlocked the […]
Hamilton could have “done more” to avoid Verstappen clash, but no action taken
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have avoided a penalty for their collision in Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix after the FIA concluded that neither driver was predominantly to blame. However, the stewards did conclude that Hamilton could have “done more” to avoid the coming together. The Mercedes and Red Bull drivers were battling for third […]
Hamilton says Ralf Schumacher’s coming-out sends «positive message»
Lewis Hamilton says Ralf Schumacher’s revelation that he is in a same-sex relationship is a «positive message» for Formula 1, but feels more has to be done to promote inclusivity. Six-time F1 race-winner Schumacher made the announcement on social media this week, posting an image of himself and his business manager, Étienne, with the words: […]
Formula 1 partners with Hamilton’s Mission 44 charity
Lewis Hamilton’s charity, Mission 44, which was set up in 2021 with the goal of improving greater representation, diversity, and inclusion in motorsport, has joined forces with F1. At this weekend’s British Grand Prix, students will be brought together from the Formula 1 Engineering and the Mission 44 MSc Motorsport Engineering scholarship programmes at a networking […]
Mercedes F1 car is «at its max» right now and only likes one set-up
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes’ «peaky» 2024 Formula 1 car is running at its «maximum» performance level without more upgrades and only responds to one set-up. Hamilton finished third in Sunday’s 2024 Spanish Grand Prix – 17.8s behind winner Max Verstappen’s Red Bull and Lando Norris following closely for McLaren and with the polesitter feeling he […]
Mercedes calls in police over anonymous Hamilton F1 sabotage email
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed that the police are involved in investigating the source of an anonymous email accusing the team of trying to deliberately sabotage Lewis Hamilton’s car. An anonymous email, sent to the same list of F1 and media representatives who were forwarded alleged WhatsApp messages involving Christian Horner earlier this year, […]
Silverstone needs to stop F1 ticket prices rising too much
Lewis Hamilton says that Silverstone needs to ensure its Formula 1 ticket pricing strategy does not get out of hand, citing rising living costs as British Grand Prix prices rise. The Silverstone race is yet to sell out its full capacity ahead of July’s event, having achieved a total attendance of 480,000 last year across […]
How Hamilton’s data helped Russell snatch Canada F1 pole
Hamilton had looked well on top of things in final practice in Montreal, as he ended Saturday morning’s session nearly fourth-tenths clear of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Russell. And it was that pace advantage that prompted Russell to dig a bit deeper into what Hamilton was doing. Having gone through his data to better […]
Hamilton backs Marquez’s «awesome» Ducati MotoGP move
Like Hamilton, who has signed for Ferrari next season for a fresh challenge after 12 seasons at Mercedes, six-time MotoGP world champion Marquez has also joined an Italian team in Ducati. The 31-year-old severed his ties with Honda at the end of 2023, one year before his contract was to expire, following a slump in […]