Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari is a branding mismatch made in heaven
Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari initially seemed incongruent due to his strong association with Mercedes, but the unexpected nature of the partnership can be its brilliance.
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Not So Fast: Penalties Shuffle the Grid in Montreal
It was fun while it lasted for Nico Hulkenberg.On Saturday afternoon, Hulkenberg was beaming after a surprise second-place finish in qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.Hulkenberg's team, Haas, doesn't get a lot of days like that.So as Hulkenberg stood next to Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso in an improbable top three, he could not stop smiling and waving.
Lewis Hamilton drove aggressively and overtook rivals, sometimes with apparent ease.George Russell gained several places by zipping up the pit lane at the start and held off a late challenge from Sergio Perez.It was a great day for Mercedes.And they finished 2-3.Once again, Max Verstappen of Red Bull raced away from the Formula One field in the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona on Sunday, winning the pole, and then on race day never holding any position but first.
Can Red Bull Run the Table? Verstappen Won't Rule It Out
Red Bull produced six wins in six races to start the Formula 1 season, so it was not really a surprise that talk at the Spanish Grand Prix this week turned to the elephant in the room: Can Red Bull become the first Formula 1 team to win every race in a season?I think we can, but that's very unlikely to happen, the driver Max Verstappen said Thursday, trying to be diplomatic in a season in which he has been dominant.
A hairpin descent.Walls close enough to kiss.A dark tunnel and then a burst of blinding light along the waterfront.The famed Circuit de Monaco, which first hosted a grand prix race in 1950, is one of the most iconic stops on Formula 1's schedule.But the bling and the boats disguise an open secret: it is incredibly narrow, incredibly hard to pass, and an incredibly easy place to find trouble.
Frederic Vasseur knows all about pressure.In January, he was named general manager and team principal of Ferrari, one of the most high-pressure jobs in motorsport because of the popularity of the team.But in 1996 Vasseur had started his own team, and he said there were times he had trouble making ends meet.
Charles Leclerc has done the first part: After turning in the fastest lap in qualifying, he will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday.Now he has to do the part that has proved problematic for him this season: Finish the race.In three starts this year, Leclerc's Ferrari has been running at the end only once.
Formula 1 drivers may look like they are alone in the car, but with the press of a button, they can turn to their teams for support and guidance.Radio communication is an important part of Formula 1 races.Drivers have a button on their steering wheel that will activate their radio, allowing them to communicate with their team using a microphone and earpiece in their helmet.
The last two years have been extremely painful for Daniel Ricciardo.After the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Nov. 20, Ricciardo will leave his team, McLaren.In August, his three-year contract was terminated with a season to go.I believe I'm very resilient, but I'm also not superhuman, Ricciardo said in an interview.
Lewis Hamilton: Racist abuse of Vinicius Junior really hits home for me
Lewis Hamilton said the racist abuse aimed at Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior evoked painful memories from his own career.Brazil international Vinicius was subjected to monkey chants in his side's 1-0 defeat at Valencia in LaLiga last weekend.Valencia were given a partial stadium ban for five matches plus a fine of 45,000 euros (39,000) a punishment the club called totally disproportionate while Real, who said the incident constituted a hate crime, filed a complaint with the Spanish State Attorney General's Office.
The Fast and the Curious at Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix
You can feel the energy rushing toward you, a telekinetic current through the sea of spectators.Carbon fiber hammerheads cut through the thick air, leaving elevated heart rates in their wake.It doesn't matter if you're in the grandstands, general admission or the exclusive paddock; even the most expensive ticket won't get you a view of the whole circuit.
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are at odds with each other.The topic is the sprint, a race one-third the distance of the Grand Prix on Sunday, with no pit stops.It was introduced last season to add excitement to a race weekend, but it is divisive.I don't like it, Verstappen of Red Bull said.There is no feeling with it.
After Formula 1's Summer Break, Max Verstappen Is Firmly on Top
The Red Bull driver leads by 80 points, and his team is hoping for its first constructors' title since 2013.Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive, the docuseries featuring the behind-the-scenes look at the drivers, teams, and racing, has amassed great popularity worldwide.It also shot up the popularity of Formula 1 and brought new fans to the sport.The next season of Drive To Survive will be released on Netflix on February 24, 2023.
Lewis Hamilton given chance for first win of 2022 as rivals dealt grid penalties
Lewis Hamilton has been handed the best chance of winning his first race of the season after Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were dealt grid penalties for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton said it would be the "ultimate dream" to be part of "something great" at Chelsea after backing Sir Martin Broughton's bid to buy the Premier League club.
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