McLaren locked out the front row of the grid for the European Grand Prix at Valencia while Ferrari newcomer Luca Badoer struggled badly.
Lewis Hamilton articles archive
How Hamilton can win the race – for Toyota
Bahrain GP pre-race analysis
Posted onThe fuel loads have confirmed the suspicions that the Toyotas ran with lower fuel loads than their rivals to take control of the first row of the grid. On row two we find the two drivers most likely to become our title protagonists: race winners Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button. Which one of these is … Continue reading How Hamilton can win the race – for Toyota
Hamilton excluded from Australian Grand Prix, Trulli takes third place
2009 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton has lost his third place in the Australian Grand Prix following a new investigation by the FIA stewards.
Hamilton denies Massa the title in epic last-lap climax to final race
2008 Brazilian Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton became F1’s youngest ever world champion as the destiny of the 2008 title switched between him and rival Felipe Massa on the final lap of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
From Hawthorn to Hamilton?
Posted on‘From Hawthorn to Hamilton’ was the theme of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Tomorrow Lewis Hamilton could win the F1 title on the 50th anniversary of the first British driver to win the championship: Mike Hawthorn. Journeyer tells the story. An unpredictable season, with multiple winners and stunning upsets. But as we approach the … Continue reading From Hawthorn to Hamilton?
Hamilton’s puncture “probably” caused by debris, say Bridgestone
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s puncture on lap 41 of the Hungarian Grand Prix was a turning point in the Hungarian Grand Prix as it ended any contest for the lead between him and Felipe Massa. Hamilton slithered off the track at turn one with a deflated front-left tyre. Inevitably this led to speculation about the cause of … Continue reading Hamilton’s puncture “probably” caused by debris, say Bridgestone
If only Schumacher had said this
Posted onLewis Hamiltonhas given some interesting quotes to the press. What would I have given to hear Michael Schumacher say something like this a few years ago: I just like fairness and I want Heikki Kovalainen to have the exact same opportunities and if he does and I beat him, there’s the reward. I beat him … Continue reading If only Schumacher had said this
Hamilton’s McLaren deal valued at £70 million
Posted on>In the F1 news this week speculation over the value of Lewis Hamilton’s new McLaren contract, while Ferrari suggest the Briton will struggle without traction control this year.
“Lewis Hamilton” (Andrew van de Burgt, 2007)
Posted onThe weekly reviews slot has temporarily turned into the Lewis Hamilton book corner as I make my way through the eight biographies of the British driver due out in time for Christmas. This slender, wide format 150+ page book is penned by Andrew van de Burgt, the second Autosport writer to put out a book … Continue reading “Lewis Hamilton” (Andrew van de Burgt, 2007)
The stewards’ full verdict on McLaren and Alonso
2007 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onThe stewards rejected parts of Fernando Alonso and McLaren’s testimony over whether the driver deliberately held up team mate Lewis Hamilton in qualifying.