Last weekend’s United States Grand Prix was a bumpy affair for all the drivers, with concerns having been raised about the surface of the popular Circuit of the Americas. Whilst the track layout itself is a driver favourite, the surface has worsened considerably since last season. Even in 2022, the circuit was criticised for how
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Mercedes’ technical director James Allison has admitted that the entire team is “upset” and “embarrassed” following Lewis Hamilton’s United States Grand Prix disqualification, which saw his second-place finish taken away. Hamilton had exceptional pace throughout the US GP last weekend, to the extent that he arguably would’ve won the race had his pit-stops been quicker.
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Ex-Benetton team manager Joan Villadelprat believes that Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are no longer at the same level, with him believing that it’s the Dutchman who comes out on top. Verstappen has been mesmeric over the last couple of seasons, as he’s simply gone from strength to strength since beating Hamilton to the 2021
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Chairman of the FIA stewards Tim Mayer has revealed their biggest mistake in Formula 1, which just so happens to involve Lewis Hamilton. Mayer recalled one of the “stupidest things” he’s ever done whilst appearing on the F1 Nation podcast, where he delved into the shocking 2016 Spanish Grand Prix. The 2016 Spanish GP is
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Ex-Benetton team manager Joan Villadelprat has urged Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff to remind Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to prioritise the team, not themselves. Tensions have been brewing between Hamilton and Russell over recent rounds, with a battle for superiority unfolding. Whilst Hamilton has been with the Silver Arrows since 2013 and has brought
MoreLewis Hamilton has revealed that he’s “praying” that Mercedes will have a strong package in 2024, with the British driver believing that if given a good enough car, he is “one of the only drivers” who can fight Max Verstappen. Hamilton hasn’t properly fought Verstappen since the 2021 season finale, which he lost under extremely
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Racing driver Alice Powell has highlighted that Lewis Hamilton not being able to catch Max Verstappen at the United States Grand Prix isn’t entirely Mercedes’ fault, with his poor start being a factor as well. Starting from third on the grid, Hamilton was overtaken by Carlos Sainz at the opening corner, demoting him to fourth.
MoreFollowing the announcement that the FIA have opted to reinvestigate Lewis Hamilton for crossing a live circuit during the Qatar Grand Prix, the governing body have responded to backlash and insisted that they aren’t singling out the Mercedes driver. Hamilton crossed the first corner at the Lusail International Circuit following his collision with George Russell,
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Following Lewis Hamilton’s shock disqualification from the United States Grand Prix, Mercedes had admitted that the illegal plank on the 38-year-old’s car would’ve made “some difference” but they’ve stressed that it wouldn’t have given Hamilton a “significant advantage”, according to the BBC. After finishing second at the Circuit of the Americas, Hamilton’s car was chosen
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The Formula 1 drivers have been left gobsmacked following the most recent meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council, where the maximum amount a driver can be fined was increased by four times the previous amount. Up until the Council’s announcement, the maximum a steward could fine a driver was €250,000; however, this has
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