Lewis Hamilton will start his final race for Mercedes in 18th after failing to get out of the first phase of qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Afrosport reports. The seven-time world champion was unfortunate to have a bollard get stuck under his car after it was dislodged by Kevin Magnussen’s towards the end of the final lap. It cost Hamilton valuable time as he...
Carlos Sainz has told Lewis Hamilton to enjoy his time as a Ferrari driver ahead of his switch next year, Afrosport reports. Hamilton will replace Sainz at Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season and will race alongside Charles Leclerc while Sainz will move to Williams to partner Alex Albon. This weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be Hamilton’s final race for Mercedes after 11 years,...
Lewis Hamilton hopes to have a problem free-outing at the Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend when his 11-year stint with Mercedes comes to an end, Afrosport reports. The seven-time world champion endured a series of problems during Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix which included a time penalty for a false start, before suffering a front-left puncture after running over some debris. He was...
Max Verstappen criticised George Russell following his Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix triumph, stating he had “lost all respect” for the Mercedes driver, Afrosport reports. Verstappen was hit with a one-place grid penalty for driving slowly and blocking Russell during Saturday's qualifying session at the Lusail International Circuit. This took pole position from the Red Bull driver but it did little to hurt his race as...
Mick Schumacher will leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 Formula 1 season, Afrosport reports. The son of legendary German driver Michael Schumacher has been part of the Mercedes since the start of 2023 as their reserve and simulator driver. This was coupled with commitments with Alpine in the World Endurance Championship. Schumacher will now leave the German automobile giant after he was unable to make...
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