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Ex-F1 champion Hill defends Hamilton’s frustration with Mercedes

Ex-F1 champion Hill defends Hamilton’s frustration with Mercedes

1996 Formula world champion Damon Hill believes Lewis Hamilton has every right to be frustrated after enduring a subpar Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. The seven-time world champion was on podium last time out in Singapore but finished a distant fifth in Suzuka where his Mercedes was no match for the McLaren of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri who completed the podium after Max Verstappen stormed...

Mercedes upgrade is vindication for Hamilton – Hill

Mercedes upgrade is vindication for Hamilton – Hill

The 1996 Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill is of the opinion that the performance of Mercedes’ upgrade package is a vindication for Sir Lewis Hamilton. The German manufacturer brought their first major upgrade of the season to Monaco and performed well at last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix where the team scored its first double podium of the season as Hamilton finished second behind reigning world...

F1: Hamilton hits out at Button and Hill over retirement talk

F1: Hamilton hits out at Button and Hill over retirement talk

Seven-time Formula One world champion insists he remains committed to Mercedes after Damon Hill and Jenson Button suggested he might be considering retiring from the sport. The 38-year-old’s contract with the Brackley-based team expires at the end of the year and there is no indication he will be signing anytime soon. The former McLaren driver had a torrid 2022, where he failed to win a race...