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F1: US Vice President Kamala Harris shows admiration for Hamilton

F1: US Vice President Kamala Harris shows admiration for Hamilton

United States Vice President Kamala Harris has revealed she is a Formula 1 fan with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton her favourite driver, Afrosport reports. Harris is currently running as the Democratic nominee for next month's presidential elections against former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump. She made an appearance on the Howard Stern Show as part of her campaign activities and spoke about her love for F1....

F1: Hamilton pays tribute to Ricciardo after Racing Bulls departure

F1: Hamilton pays tribute to Ricciardo after Racing Bulls departure

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Daniel Ricciardo after his departure from Racing Bulls, Afrosport reports. The 35-year-old Australian driver's departure was confirmed by the Red Bull Racing sister team on Thursday and will be replaced by New Zealander Liam Lawson for the reminder of the 2024 F1 season. The Singapore Grand Prix was tipped to be Riccardo's final F1 race...

F1: Hamilton points out positive from Italian GP performance

F1: Hamilton perplexed by Mercedes’ tyre strategy at Singapore Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton says he was left “perplexed” by Mercedes’ tyre strategy at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix where he started the race on the soft tyres, Afrosport reports. The seven-time world champion started Sunday's race at the Marina Bay circuit third on the grid and alongside teammate George Russell who qualified fourth. Hamilton was however the only driver in the top 10 to start on...

F1: Hamilton accuses FIA president of stereotypical remark with racist element

F1: Hamilton accuses FIA president of stereotypical remark with racist element

Lewis Hamilton has accused FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of making a stereotypical remark that has a racial element after revealing he intends to stop the broadcast of swearing during Formula 1 races by hitting drivers with penalties, Afrosport reports. Swear words are bleeped out during live broadcasts of F1 events by a vetting process, causing a delay in the transmission of conversations between team and...

Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025

Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025

Mercedes have announced that Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli will replace the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton from the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season, Afrosport reports. Seven-time F1 champion Hamilton revealed in February that he will join Ferrari next year, prompting Mercedes’ search for a replacement for the 39-year-old. The Silver Arrows have now found one in rising star Antonelli, who turned 18 last Sunday, and...