The F1 record Schumacher just lost to Hamilton
Fastest laps may have been, at times, of limited significance in Formula 1; still, Lewis Hamilton’s quickest race lap in the Singapore Grand Prix marked his 16th consecutive season with the feat, which shouldn’t be understated. Michael Schumacher was the previous record holder, having achieved fastest laps every year from his first full F1 campaign, […]
Leclerc explains Ferrari confusion that led to Norris clash in Singapore GP FP2
Charles Leclerc reckons a misjudgement from his Ferrari team was behind the collision with Lando Norris late on in second practice at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Ferrari released Leclerc into the pathway of Norris down the pitlane, causing the Monegasque to drive into the McLaren which subsequently lost its front wing as it […]
Hamilton shares Roscoe health update; misses Pirelli F1 test as Zhou steps in
Lewis Hamilton has shared a health update on his beloved dog Roscoe after the bulldog was hospitalised. After asking fans to send their prayers for Roscoe on an Instagram story, the British driver has now shared an update, explaining that 12-year-old Roscoe had caught pneumonia again after overcoming it earlier this year. «Please keep Roscoe […]
Hamilton ‘misjudged’ finishing line when swapping positions in F1 Azerbaijan GP
«I don’t really care, it’s for eighth place – so it’s okay, he can enjoy that P8.» Charles Leclerc’s post-race radio harrumph in Baku brought to mind the classic episode of the British TV series Come Dine With Me in which one of the losing contestants took his defeat spectacularly poorly: «You won, Jane. Enjoy […]
«Perfect» braking breakthrough behind strong start at F1 Azerbaijan GP
Lewis Hamilton put his Azerbaijan Grand Prix FP2 headline result down to changes in his braking set-up, as he feels that Ferrari’s progress over 2025’s Formula 1 season is starting to become apparent. While Leclerc was leading the times in FP2 ahead of the final flurry of higher-fuel long runs, Hamilton benefitted from his team-mate’s […]
How Hamilton Ferrari move saved Wolff from having “difficult conversations”
Lewis Hamilton shocked the Formula 1 paddock with his move from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 season. But while the change in teams hasn’t heralded the change in fortunes he may have hoped for, it did mean that Mercedes boss Toto Wolff avoided making a call he “dreaded”. Hamilton won the sprint race […]
Why Hamilton’s F1 Dutch GP infraction caused a penalty for Monza
There’s nothing unusual in drivers messing up the pre-race routine and getting punished for that. Lewis Hamilton himself picked up two penalties in Sochi, 2020 for misinterpreting then-race director Michael Masi’s instructions on practice starts, performing them in a place which the stewards deemed inappropriate – and therefore had to serve two five-second penalties during […]
Russell was ‘stronger driver’ than Hamilton in F1 2024
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has kept George Russell waiting all year for a new contract, but after Russell said “nothing’s going to happen over the summer” contract-wise following a typically resolute performance at the Hungarian GP, it looks like the roles have been reversed. In that context it was interesting to note the phrasing […]
Hamilton “frustrated, not demotivated” after bruising F1 Hungarian GP
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says he understands Lewis Hamilton’s frustration after a poor Hungarian Grand Prix, but expects the seven-time world champion to bounce back. Hamilton was dumped out of Q2 on Saturday, relegating him to 12th on the grid, while team-mate Charles Leclerc surprised both McLarens to snatch pole. From his […]