Lewis Hamilton

“Maybe you need to spend a weekend at home with your family” — Stella calls for race bans following Magnussen’s antics during F1 Sprint

Rachel Stephens5 months ago05 mins

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has strongly criticised the manoeuvres from Kevin Magnussen during the Miami GP Sprint. Stella minced no words in condemning Magnussen’s defensive driving tactics throughout the 19-lap race. Lewis Hamilton was struggling on the straights, finding it difficult to overtake the Haas throughout. Eventually, the drivers brushed tyres during their battle,…

F1 genius Adrian Newey says he has “no plans” for next challenge as he looks to “just enjoy life” with his family

Öykü Ceylan5 months ago04 mins

Adrian Newey, the renowned Formula 1 car designer responsible for Red Bull Racing’s championship-winning cars, is stepping away from the sport. Newey said he has “no plan” to join a rival team after he leaves Red Bull in early 2025. He noted that Formula 1 had become “all-consuming” and that he needed some time to…

F1 Miami GP | Qualifying | Verstappen beats the Ferraris to pole in close session

James O'Connor5 months ago07 mins

Q1 Kevin Magnussen posted the first time of the session with a 1:29.015. The Ferraris came out of the traps well, with Carlos Sainz’s 1:28.159 putting him 0.024s ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc. Perez, Russell, Piastri, Alonso, Ricciardo, Norris, Hamilton and Tsunoda completed the top 10 after 7 minutes. World Championship leader Max Verstappen came…

“I think that’s just the pace of our car” — Hamilton and Russell reflect on nightmare F1 Sprint qualifying for Mercedes in Miami

Gabriel Diamante5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Mercedes had an abrupt end to their Sprint qualifying after George Russell and Lewis Hamilton finished P11 and P12 respectively, separated by a mere 0.028s as both drivers got everything out of their underwhelming package. Speaking after the session, Hamilton was asked if there was anything different about the W15 compared to previous events. “The…

“He would absolutely be at the top of it” — Hamilton puts Newey top of his list of F1 people he wants to work with as Ferrari rumours grow

Anna Elizabeth Krausová5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

With the news of Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull F1 being confirmed on Wednesday, there has been much talk about where his future steps will lead. The top candidate seems to be the legendary red team, Ferrari, which has already signed Lewis Hamilton as their driver for the 2025 season and forward. The seven-time world…

Wolff: McLaren and Ferrari’s F1 gains since the start of 2023 is making Mercedes’ life “tougher” as struggles continue

David Coath5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

Mercedes’ Team Principal Toto Wolff spoke in Shanghai at the end of the F1 Chinese Grand Prix. He reflected on how difficult the Mercedes W15 is to drive and also reminded people that the similar struggles were clear to see last season but Mercedes ‘were a regular podium contender’ as their rivals ‘dropped the ball’….

Adrian Newey poised to leave Red Bull F1 after 18 years

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

There’s a potential shake-up brewing in the Formula 1 landscape. Renowned designer Adrian Newey, currently with Red Bull Racing, is set to depart the team, a source confirmed to Pit Debrief. This comes internal conflicts and dissatisfaction at Red Bull since last year following a power struggle. The exit has ultimately come because of the…

“I have never had so much understeer in my life” — Hamilton left to rue set-up choice for F1 Chinese GP with P9 finish

Fernanda Álvarez5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

It was a weekend of mixed feelings for Lewis Hamilton. Friday saw him have a promising Sprint Qualifying in a wet Shanghai where he ended up in P2. He finished the Sprint Race on the second step of the podium behind a dominant Max Verstappen. It was a very different situation he faced in Sunday’s…

F1 Chinese GP | Race | Verstappen completes clean sweep in Shanghai as he beats Norris and Perez to victory

Öykü Ceylan5 months ago5 months ago015 mins

The Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai saw Max Verstappen solidify his dominance in the 2024 F1 season, leading the way from pole position after a victorious sprint race on Saturday morning. The race day kicked off under cloudy conditions, with a slight 10% chance of rain, though the air temperature was a comfortable 18.9 degrees…

“S*** happens” — Hamilton left to rue set-up change ahead of qualifying for F1 Chinese GP as he starts P18

James O'Connor5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Lewis Hamilton had a very topsy-turvy Saturday in Shanghai. After finishing an excellent 2nd in the Sprint to Max Verstappen, the Brit was eliminated in Q1 as a mistake on his final lap cost him dearly. The seven-time World Champion had been a tenth up on teammate George Russell after the first 2 sectors, but…