F1 drivers including Lewis Hamilton are keen to see the Circuit de Catalunya remain on the calendar, following rumours the Spanish GP could move to Madrid.
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Hamilton and Russell asked Mercedes why W14 didn’t look like rivals’ cars
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he and team mate George Russell urged Mercedes to consider rivals’ designs before they abandoned their ‘zero’ sidepod concept.
Hamilton crane operator “probably worked for Cirque du Soleil”, jokes Wolff
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff admitted he was alarmed to see Lewis Hamilton’s car being craned high in the air at a steep angle in final practice.
Hamilton pleased Mercedes’ car design is ‘more in the direction’ of Red Bull
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said Mercedes’ decision to bring their car design more in line with Red Bull’s is paying off, but it will take a long time to close the gap to the world champions.
Hamilton “definitely felt the improvements” from Mercedes’ upgrade
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he could feel the gains Mercedes has made with its upgraded car but doesn’t expect them to be contenders for pole position this weekend.
‘Lost’ Mercedes have ‘found their north star’ with long-awaited update – Hamilton
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton believes Mercedes have finally set themselves on the right development path with the major upgrade it has brought for this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix.
False injury reports on social media ‘clickbait by amateur journalists’ – Sainz
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr poured scorn on reports which emerged on social media claiming he’d been injured in a football match.
Hamilton dismisses Ferrari rumours and says new Mercedes deal is “almost” done
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he is poised to renew his contract with Mercedes and dismissed reports he could join Ferrari as “speculation.”
Ferrari did not make a contract offer to Hamilton, says team boss Vasseur
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur firmly rejected reports the team had made an offer to Lewis Hamilton.
How Hamilton dominated F3’s last Monaco race – and what to expect from its return
Formula 3
Posted onNext week Formula 3 will return to the streets of Monaco for the first time since 2005 – when future star Lewis Hamilton dominated both races.
Massa wants “justice” over Crashgate. But what penalty did it deserve?
Debates and Polls
Posted onFelipe Massa wants the FIA to reconsider the controversial crash which decided the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. How should the guilty party have been penalised?
Hamilton expands his support team after split from Cullen
2023 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton has revealed the changes made to his inner circle after recently separating from long-term physiotherapist Angela Cullen.
Hamilton welcomes “cool” new driver introductions but rivals aren’t convinced
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton praised the new pre-race driver introduction which was used for the first time at the Miami Grand Prix yesterday but others expressed misgivings.
Hamilton hoping to salvage points after mistimed qualifying run leaves him 13th
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he’ll be relying on strategy to score points after being eliminated in the second round of qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix.
Beach balls, golf balls and plenty of pink: F1 drivers’ Miami GP helmets
2023 Miami Grand Prix F1 drivers' helmet designs
Posted onFrom novelty designs to messages of support, more than half of the Formula 1 grid have turned up with special helmets for the Miami Grand Prix.
Drivers fear racing will be “really difficult” in Miami despite new track surface
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers are concerned overtaking will remain difficult at the Miami International Autodrome despite the new surface laid for the track’s second race.
Hamilton calls Mercedes’ Miami practice pace “a kick in the guts”
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said it felt like a “kick in the guts” to realise how far away from the pace Mercedes are at the Miami Grand Prix.
F1 needs to “adapt” rules before 2026 to close gap between teams – Hamilton
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Formula 1 may have to rethink its rules as some fans are disappointed by the lack of competition this year.
F1 drivers blame shortened DRS zone for lack of overtaking in Baku
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers questioned the decision to shorten the DRS zone on the main straight after struggling to overtake each other during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Hamilton surprised by Mercedes’ “huge deficit on straights” to Red Bull
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Mercedes’ performance in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix shows where they need to make the most progress.