Feb 2, 2024 at 2:06 PM Update: an hour ago Toto Wolff knew that with the short new contract for Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes risked losing the seven-time world champion. The switch to Ferrari in 2025 did not surprise the Mercedes team boss, at most the timing. “When we signed the contract with Lewis, it was … Read more
Today Ferrari announced the extension of the contract with Charles Leclerc for several more seasons. Thus, the Monegasque will definitely start in Formula 1 not only this season, but also next season. In addition to Leclerc, there are five other drivers in Formula 1 whose contracts have already been confirmed for 2025. First of all, … Read more
Lewis Hamilton did not have a super season in Formula 1 this year. The British Mercedes driver did finish third in the world championship, but a number of other drivers made a greater impression. McLaren team boss Andrea Stella no longer sees Hamilton as one of the best drivers in the field. Many drivers made … Read more
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Lewis Hamilton has addressed this weekend’s scandal surrounding Mercedes F1 team boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie Wolff, saying the FIA’s attitude towards the couple was “unacceptable”. Earlier this week, the FIA announced that its compliance department had launched an investigation into potential conflicts of interest involving F1 team principals and FOM (Formula One … Read more
Lewis Hamilton personally took part in the traditional FIA gala ceremony for the first time since 2020, and this year it took place in Baku. At the end of the season, the Mercedes driver took the stage as the third prize-winner of the World Championship, and, of course, in this solemn atmosphere he said quite … Read more
Verstappen wins pole in Brazil ahead of a super Leclerc: only one blow for the drivers in Q3, given the bad weather which forced the stewards to interrupt qualifying with 4′ to go. Second row with the Astons of Stroll and Alonso, then the Mercedes of Hamilton and Russell, but George loses two positions due … Read more
Max Verstappen takes pole at Interlagos, ahead of an extraordinary Charles Leclerc. Second row all Aston Martin, then Hamilton. Russell penalized by two positions for impeding in the pit lane down to 8th, Sainz takes advantage of this and is 7th. Ocon and Gasly were also penalized for the same reason. Here is the starting … Read more
Max Verstappen takes pole at Interlagos, ahead of an extraordinary Charles Leclerc. Second row all Aston Martin, then Hamilton. Russell penalized by two positions for impeding in the pit lane down to 8th, Sainz takes advantage of this and is 7th. Ocon and Gasly were also penalized for the same reason. Here is the starting … Read more
In the only free practice session available during the Brazilian weekend with Sprint, the Ferraris started off strongly: the best time was set by Sainz in the Ferrari in 1.11.732. Second Leclerc and third Russell on Mercedes. Verstappen finished 16th, but like Perez, he ran with only one set of tyres. Chances of rain are … Read more
Red Bull Racing F1 team principal Christian Horner has downplayed Lewis Hamilton’s claims that Sergio Perez does not have the support of the entire team. Perez has had a disastrous season since winning two of the opening four races, leaving him 251 points behind his teammate Max Verstappen. This downturn has led to multiple speculations … Read more