Lewis Hamilton

Formula One approves point for fastest lap from Australian Grand Prix

Formula One, which will mark its 1,000th race this year at the Chinese Grand Prix, awarded a point for the fastest lap over the first decade of its existence as a world championship from 1950-59.

Mar 12, 2019, 11:16 AM IST

Sebastian Vettel's 5th season with Ferrari draws comparisons to Michael Schumacher

The comparisons with great compatriot Michael Schumacher, who had to wait until his fifth year at Maranello in 2000 before ending a long title drought, are being ramped up again.

Mar 06, 2019, 12:16 PM IST

Ferrari, Mercedes neck-and-neck as Formula 1 testing ends

Vettel`s best effort of one minute 16.221 seconds on Friday morning was faster than anyone else went in Spain but Hamilton ended the final day only 0.003 slower on the same C5 tyres.

Mar 02, 2019, 07:44 AM IST

Azerbaijan Grand Prix extends Formula 1 deal to 2023

The renewal is the first to be signed in 2019 with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix following the Belgian, Chinese, German, Japanese and Singapore races extending their deals over the previous two years.

Feb 05, 2019, 13:39 PM IST

Red Bull, Mercedes to launch 2019 F1 cars on same day

Former champions Red Bull, who finished third overall behind champions Mercedes and Ferrari last year, have switched from Renault power units to Honda for the season starting in Australia on March 17.

Feb 05, 2019, 10:14 AM IST

Formula 1 to hold first-ever season launch ahead of Australia Grand Prix

The free public event on Wednesday, March 13, will involve all 20 race drivers and the 10 team principals in the Melbourne's Federation Square. 

Jan 30, 2019, 10:49 AM IST

Sebastian Vettel is more devoted than Lewis Hamilton, believes Nico Rosberg

Former Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has said that four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel is much more superior in terms of dedication towards work in comparison with his former team-mate Lewis Hamilton. 

Jan 12, 2019, 20:19 PM IST

Lewis Hamilton picks fifth F1 trophy, eyes more titles

Britain`s most successful racing driver, and only the third man to win at least five titles, also won a media vote for personality of the year -- denying Red Bull rival Max Verstappen a fourth in a row.

Dec 08, 2018, 07:49 AM IST

Motor racing: Lewis Hamilton fastest in final practice of 2018 season

The Briton, who clinched the title in Mexico with two races to spare, lapped the Yas Marina circuit with a best time of one minute 37.176 seconds.

Nov 24, 2018, 17:59 PM IST

Motor racing: F1 farewells abound as Abu Dhabi wraps up 2018 season

The two times world champion might have had more titles to his name with better fortune and more astute career moves but he has remained a racer to the end, even in an uncompetitive car.

Nov 21, 2018, 15:25 PM IST

Lewis Hamilton defends controversial 'India poor place' remarks

The five-time F1 champion recently stated during an interview with the BBC that he found the decision to conduct F1 races in countries which lacked a "racing tradition" quite strange. 

Nov 16, 2018, 10:27 AM IST

India was such a poor place: F1 star Lewis Hamilton questions Grand Prix venues

Lewis Hamilton says he felt conflicted seeing the beautiful grand prix track in a 'poor country like India.'

Nov 14, 2018, 16:40 PM IST

Formula-1: Lewis Hamilton finally gets to celebrate in style

The engineers turned the power unit down and reduced the temperatures, allowing Hamilton to stay in the fight and get to the finish.

Nov 12, 2018, 15:21 PM IST

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton feels "humbled" after winning a 5th title

Hamilton has won 71 races, 20 fewer than Schumacher, and four titles for Mercedes in the past five years. The first was with McLaren in 2008.

Oct 29, 2018, 14:51 PM IST

F1: Lewis Hamilton defends Sebastian Vettel following media criticism

Hamilton will become only the third driver to win five titles or more if he scores eight points more than Vettel in Texas next week.

Oct 09, 2018, 16:05 PM IST

F1: Lewis Hamilton is stepping into Michael Schumacher territory

A change of engine rules that might shake things up is not due until 2021, at the earliest.

Oct 08, 2018, 23:50 PM IST

F1: Mission impossible for Sebastian Vettel as Lewis Hamilton nears 5th title

Vettel is now 67 points behind his Mercedes rival with four races- worth a maximum 100 points to go. 

Oct 08, 2018, 15:58 PM IST

Lewis Hamilton edges closer to F1 title after Japanese Grand Prix win

Hamilton, who was in control throughout the weekend having secured pole and the race win, extended his lead in the drivers` championship to 331 points, 67 points ahead of Vettel. 

Oct 07, 2018, 16:30 PM IST

F1: Twitter erupts with criticism as team orders gift Lewis Hamilton undeserved advantage

Fans have expressed their anger and disappointment at the decision hailing Bottas as the rightful winner.

 

 

Oct 01, 2018, 09:56 AM IST

Formula 1: Sebastian Vettel does the math, decides he still has a chance

Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel could see his hopes of a fifth Formula One world title fading with the Sochi sunset on Sunday after falling 50 points behind Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton with five races remaining.

Sep 30, 2018, 23:56 PM IST