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Lewis Hamilton faces penalty for unusual indiscretion

In a turn of events ahead of the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton narrowly avoided a penalty after being late to a press conference.  The FIA stewards issued a reprimand to the British driver but refrained from imposing further sanctions, taking into consideration the team’s busy schedule and the limited access media personnel have to

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Lewis Hamilton insists George Russell is ‘battling the same thing’

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were both far from happy with the W14 at the end of the opening day of the British Grand Prix, as the pair settled for P15 and P12 respectively. With both drivers celebrating their home race this weekend, the Mercedes duo are keen for a strong performance; however, it looks

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Charles Leclerc suffers British GP setback

Charles Leclerc headed into qualifying at the British Grand Prix having topped Free Practice 3, something which would’ve likely left the Ferrari driver feeling relieved. Leclerc’s running on Friday was limited following an electrical issue in Free Practice 2, which saw him miss the entire session. Given that most drivers completed their race runs in

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James Allison opens up on Lewis Hamilton ‘conversations’

Mercedes technical director James Allison has revealed that he’s had “some conversations” about the W14’s problems with Lewis Hamilton, who complained about the car as recently as last weekend. The Silver Arrows have entered this weekend’s all-important British Grand Prix on the back of a disappointing Austrian Grand Prix, where George Russell finished seventh with

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Lewis Hamilton downplays Mercedes upgrade

As Mercedes aims to regain lost ground against their rivals, Lewis Hamilton has downplayed the significance of the team’s incoming upgrade package for the British Grand Prix. Following a major upgrade package introduced in Monaco, which marked a significant shift in the design philosophy of the W14, news of fresh upgrades has been relatively scarce. 

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Max Verstappen has a message for Lewis Hamilton fans

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen enters this weekend’s British Grand Prix in scintillating form, having won five races in a row. The Dutchman is unstoppable currently and boasts an 81-point advantage over team-mate Sergio Perez, who’s form is very inconsistent as of late. Verstappen’s dominant form was on show during Free Practice 1 at the

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Lewis Hamilton reacts to Toto Wolff incident

Lewis Hamilton has addressed a radio message from team principal Toto Wolff at last weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, ahead of his home race. The seven-time World Champion enters the British Grand Prix this weekend on the back of a very frustrating few days at the Red Bull Ring, which ended with him finishing eighth. Hamilton

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Breaking: 100 soldiers deployed at British GP

Amid fears of a protest from Just Stop Oil activists, 100 soldiers have been deployed at the British Grand Prix this weekend, in a bid to thwart any of the organisation’s plans. Just Stop Oil activists did invade the track on the opening lap at the Silverstone International Circuit last season, after they breached security

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Mercedes admit bringing new upgrade for Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has admitted that the team’s new front wing for this weekend’s British Grand Prix has been introduced to help Lewis Hamilton, who’s been unhappy with the W14’s behaviour. The Silver Arrows have fitted a new front wing to Hamilton and George Russell’s cars, with Shovlin admitting that it’s been

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George Russell sends warning as Army deployed at British GP

With the British Grand Prix at Silverstone approaching, concerns have been raised about potential track invasions by protest groups.  Environmental activist group Just Stop Oil had previously disrupted the 2022 race, and Northamptonshire Police has issued a warning to anyone planning unlawful activity at the event.  Drivers, including George Russell, have expressed their concerns about

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