AUSTIN (AFP) -- Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc were both disqualified from Sunday's US Grand Prix after their cars failed post-race inspections. Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton (left) speaks with Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc after the Sprint race...
AUSTIN (AFP) -- Charles Leclerc claimed his third pole position of the season on Friday, Oct. 20, as Max Verstappen had his best lap deleted and slipped to sixth on the grid in a dramatic qualifying at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. (From left to right) McLaren's British driver Lando...
DOHA (AFP) -- Lewis Hamilton on Thursday, Oct. 5, praised his erstwhile title rival Max Verstappen for "raising the bar" this season and added his voice to those who support the American Andretti team's bid to enter Formula One. Red Bull's Max Verstappen (left) and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton (AFP)...
MONZA (AFP) -- Lewis Hamilton and George Russell renewed their contracts with Mercedes until 2025, the Formula One team announced on Thursday, Aug. 31. Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton (left) and Mercedes' British driver George Russell. (AFP) The Silver Arrows confirmed ahead of this...
BUDAPEST (AFP) -- An emotional Lewis Hamilton said "it felt like the first time" after ending his lengthy pole drought by outpacing Max Verstappen in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday, July 22. *Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton wipes his face with a towel after the...
BUDAPEST (AFP) -- Red Bull team chief Christian Horner on Friday, July 21, responded vigorously to claims that his team escaped with only a "smack on the wrist" for their cost cap breaches last year....
SILVERSTONE (AFP) -- Lewis Hamilton praised fellow-Briton Lando Norris and a record Silverstone crowd on Sunday, July 9, after he finished third for Mercedes in a stirring and tense British Grand Prix. *Third placed Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates during the podium ceremony...
SILVERSTONE (AFP) -- Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton stayed upbeat on Friday, July 7, finishing 15th for Mercedes after second practice for this weekend's British Grand Prix. *Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton arrives for the first practice session ahead of the Formula One British Grand...
SILVERSTONE (AFP) -- Lewis Hamilton confirmed on Thursday, July 6, that talks about a new contract with Mercedes had proceeded beyond salary and duration and were now focused on fine details. *Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton (left) speaks with Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc...
AUSTRIA (AFP) -- Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton were among eight drivers demoted after race stewards ruled late on Sunday, July 2, that they had committed track limits violations in the Austrian Grand Prix. *Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton (C) signs autographs as he arrives for the first...
MONTMELO (AFP) -- Lewis Hamilton hinted on Sunday, June 4, that he may be poised to sign a new contract with Mercedes within days. *Second placed Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix race at the Circuit de Catalunya on Sunday,...
MONTMELO (AFP) -- Defending double world champion Max Verstappen extended his lead in this year’s title race to 53 points on Sunday, June 4, when he completed a hat-trick by driving his Red Bull to a masterful victory in the Spanish Grand Prix. *First placed Red Bull's Dutch driver Max...