Williams rookie driver Lance Stroll received words of encouragement from one of his F1 rivals after damaging his car twice in his first two days of testing.
Lewis Hamilton articles archive
Better racing in 2017? “Don’t hold your breath” says Hamilton
2017 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton remains unconvinced the new regulations for 2017 will deliver more exciting action on the track after his first runs in the new Mercedes.
Hamilton predicts fewer pit stops and less overtaking
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton predicts fewer pit stops and less overtaking • EU rejects calls for F1 sale investigation
“This car is wide!” Hamilton narrates a lap in the W08
2017 F1 season
Posted onWatch Lewis Hamilton drive and commentate throughout a lap of Silverstone in the Mercedes W08 during the team’s launch event.
Hamilton not missing rival Rosberg
2017 Formula 1 Season
Posted onLewis Hamilton suggested that he is not missing former rival Nico Rosberg as he looks ahead to his first season at Mercedes alongside Valtteri Bottas.
Hamilton: More consistent tyres ‘fantastic’ for drivers
2017 F1 Season
Posted onLewis Hamilton says that Pirelli’s new, more consistent tyres for the 2017 season will be “fantastic” for drivers.
Hamilton urges F1 to drop social media restrictions
2017 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton has called on Formula One to drop its restrictions on how the sport can be promoted via social media.
F1 ‘outdated and must entertain more’ – Hamilton
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: F1 ‘outdated and must entertain more’ – Hamilton • Mallya doubts extradition will happen • Bottas expects strict rules
“Zero problems with Bottas” over data-sharing – Hamilton
2017 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton has said his views on data sharing were not intended as a criticism of Mercedes or his new team mate Valtteri Bottas.
F1 should learn from NASCAR tracks – Hamilton
2017 F1 season
Posted onFormula One fans should be allowed to get close to the action like they are at NASCAR tracks, according to Lewis Hamilton.
“It looks like a boat”: Hamilton on new Mercedes
2017 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Formula One’s larger cars for 2017 will take some getting used to after seeing the “much bigger” Mercedes W08.
Hamilton wants no more data sharing with team mates
2017 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton wants Mercedes to stop his team mates from being able to study his data because “they can just copy you”.
Bottas: Rosberg showed Hamilton is beatable
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Bottas: Rosberg showed Hamilton is beatable • Honda taking ‘very high risk’ • F1 trials online broadcast
F1 needs great drivers, not rich ones – Anthony Hamilton
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: F1 needs great drivers, not rich ones – Anthony Hamilton • Judge Bottas after four races – Lauda • Renault ‘out-developed by rivals’
Hamilton to break pole record? The stats to watch for in 2017
2017 F1 season
Posted onThe 68th running of the Formula One world championship could see Lewis Hamilton become the all-time king of qualifying. Here are more stats to watch for.
Caption Competition 120: Bottas and Hamilton
Caption Competition
Posted onCan you come up with the best caption for this picture of new Mercedes team mates Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas? Post your suggestions in the comments.
Mercedes’ Bottas decision gets Hamilton’s blessing
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes’ choice of Bottas gets Hamilton’s blessing • Pirelli get extra wet test • McLaren may go orange
Bottas confirmed as Hamilton’s Mercedes team mate for 2017
2017 F1 season
Posted onValtteri Bottas has landed the prized seat at Mercedes for 2017 which was left vacant by outgoing world champion Nico Rosberg.
Title fight had little effect on Hamilton’s jet-setting
2016 F1 season
Posted onDespite a tough title fight and a longer calendar, Lewis Hamilton didn’t ease his fast-paced jet-setting lifestyle in 2016. But did that affect his driving?
Hamilton vs Rosberg: The result after four years
2016 F1 season
Posted onFour years as team mates, three championships between them: but did Lewis Hamilton really dominate Nico Rosberg at Mercedes?