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F1: Hamilton drives Ferrari car for the first time

F1: Hamilton drives Ferrari car for the first time

Lewis Hamilton made his debut behind a Ferrari on Wednesday morning during a test at Fiorano to begin his stint with the Italian marque, Afrosport reports. Despite foggy weather conditions, passionate Ferrari fans flocked to the private race track in their thousands to catch a glimpse of the seven-time F1 world champion. Hamilton drove the SF-23 which was used by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz during the...

Laura Muller: Haas appoint F1’s first-ever female race engineer

Laura Muller: Haas appoint F1’s first-ever female race engineer

Haas have appointed Laura Muller as the first female race engineer in the history of Formula 1, Afrosport reports. The 33-year-old German has been part of the American outfit since 2022 and will work with new driver Esteban Ocon during the 2025 season. The promotion of Laura Muller marks a significant milestone in F1 but Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says it has nothing to do...

F1: Hamilton makes first appearance as Ferrari driver

F1: Hamilton makes first appearance as Ferrari driver

Lewis Hamilton was unveiled as a Ferrari Formula 1 driver for the first time since when he was pictured in front of the iconic office of Enzo Ferrari on Monday, Afrosport reports. Hamilton posted a picture on Instagram suited in front of the legendary building, standing next to a Ferrari supercar. It marked the 40-year-old's first official day at the Maranello factory before a potential simulator...

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F1: Alpine secure Colapinto as test and reserve driver for 2025

Alpine have reached an agreement with Williams to make Franco Colapinto their test and reserve driver for the 2025 Formula 1 season, Afrosport reports. The 21-year-old Argentine had been heavily linked with a move to Alpine in recent weeks and has now signed a multi-year deal. Colapinto made an immediate impression in F1 when he was drafted in by Williams to replace Logan Sargeant from last...