Lewis Hamilton admitted he “really struggled” in practice at Suzuka after lapping half a second slower than his team mate George Russell.
Lewis Hamilton articles archive
‘I was super-impressed with him’: Hamilton and Ocon race RC cars at Suzuka
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton and Esteban Ocon took time out from their Japanese Grand Prix preparations to race each other using remote controlled cars in the pit lane at Suzuka.
“Something’s up” if Red Bull don’t win by half a minute at Suzuka – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton expects Red Bull will be back to their best at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix after their winning run ended in the previous round.
2023 Singapore Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onWhen Red Bull stumbled, one driver ensured he did not miss his chance to win. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Mercedes “could have finished first and second”, admits Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes missed an opportunity to score their first victory of the season and even take a one-two finish in Singapore last weekend, team principal Toto Wolff has admitted.
Perez wants to know why Hamilton avoided penalty for off-track pass
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Perez says Hamilton passed him off-track • Sargeant didn’t realise wing was stuck under car • Red Bull’s win record “insanity”
Hamilton says he wouldn’t have made a second pit stop in Russell’s position
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton isn’t convinced George Russell made the right call by pitting from second place during a Virtual Safety Car period in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Hamilton rues set-up choice in “the hardest car I’ve driven to get right”
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton regretted a set-up change he made on his Mercedes after qualifying fifth for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Hamilton criticises teams who blocked addition of fourth DRS zone
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton criticised Formula 1 teams who did not support the addition of an extra DRS zone for this year’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Massa’s Crashgate case could set precedent affecting Hamilton’s lost title – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onFelipe Massa’s legal case over the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix could set a precedent which affects Lewis Hamilton’s controversial 2021 title defeat, Mercedes believe.
Perez accepts Marko’s apology as Hamilton condemns “unacceptable” comment
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez accepted Helmut Marko’s apology for his recent comments but Lewis Hamilton said they were “completely unacceptable”.
Mercedes finding ‘massive improvements’ in how we operate – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Mercedes are making massive improvements to how they operate as a team as they strive to get on terms with their dominant rivals Red Bull.
Did Bottas really prevent Hamilton winning 10 in a row before Verstappen?
2023 Italian Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he hadn’t won 10 races in a row before Max Verstappen set the record because he had “stronger” team mates. Is he right?
2023 Italian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMonza saw some drivers restricted by their cars, but others still stood out. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Italian Grand Prix.
“Sportsmanlike” Hamilton is only driver who owns up to errors – Wolff
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: “Sportsmanlike” Hamilton is only driver who owns up to errors – Wolff • Sainz’s watch stolen after race • Prema fined over Bearman Snr error
Hamilton apologised to Piastri for collision: “That’s what gentlemen do”
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton apologised to Oscar Piastri after being penalised for the collision between the pair in the Italian Grand Prix.
Hamilton struggling with “hard to optimise” Mercedes at Monza
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said there’s “nothing easy” about Mercedes’ car after qualifying eighth on the grid for the Italian Grand Prix.
Hamilton and Russell expect another tough fight to reach Q3 at Monza
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Mercedes drivers are concerned they may find it difficult to make the cut for a place in the top ten on the starting grid for the Italian Grand Prix.
Hamilton’s new deal ‘good for F1’, say fellow champions Verstappen and Alonso
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onWorld champions Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso have welcomed news Lewis Hamilton will race in F1 until at least the end of 2025.
Hamilton’s new deal gives Russell confidence Mercedes will win again
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes driver George Russell says team mate Lewis Hamilton extending his contract is a sign the team will be stronger in the years to come.