Lewis Hamilton triumphed at the British Grand Prix, securing his first victory since 2021 and setting a new record for most wins at Silverstone. The victory marked Hamilton’s 9th win at the circuit, surpassing Michael Schumacher’s record, and his 104th career win. It was an emotional win for Hamilton in his last home race with Mercedes before moving to Ferrari next season.
A first look at Brad Pitt’s Formula One movie ‘F1’ has been released, showcasing the veteran actor’s return to the racetrack. The film, set for a summer 2025 release, follows Pitt’s character as he makes a comeback alongside a rookie teammate. The film boasts a star-studded cast and crew, with Lewis Hamilton providing advice as a co-producer and director Joseph Kosinski behind the wheel.
Lewis Hamilton remains steadfast in his decision to join Ferrari in 2025, despite Mercedes’ recent resurgence and Ferrari’s struggles. He aims to finish his Mercedes tenure strong while expressing excitement for his new chapter with the Italian team.
Lewis Hamilton has praised Adrian Newey as an “amazing” addition to Ferrari, should the legendary car designer leave Red Bull in 2025. Newey, regarded as F1’s greatest car designer, is free to join a new team from April 2025 after negotiating an exit from Red Bull. Sky Sports News understands Newey held a meeting with a Ferrari representative last week. Newey’s most interested in a move to Ferrari, despite a lucrative offer from Aston Martin. Should Newey join the Scuderia, he would work with Hamilton, who has signed a multi-year deal to join Ferrari from 2025.
Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey is set to depart Red Bull in the first quarter of 2025. Newey, who has been instrumental in Red Bull’s success, will be free to join another Formula 1 team immediately and help design their 2026 car. Several teams, including Ferrari with Lewis Hamilton, are reportedly interested in acquiring Newey’s services.
Formula One legend Adrian Newey is reportedly looking to leave Red Bull, potentially opening the door for him to join Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari next year. Newey, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest technical minds in Formula One history, is said to have grown frustrated with the internal politics at Red Bull this season. It remains to be seen where Newey will end up, with Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Mercedes all thought to be keen on bringing him in.
Mercedes’ technical director James Allison has acknowledged that the team should have guided Lewis Hamilton towards a setup similar to his teammate George Russell for the Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton’s qualifying session ended abruptly in Q1 due to an error at the hairpin, resulting in his first such elimination since the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Allison expressed that the team should have encouraged Hamilton to adopt a setup more like Russell’s, as it could have prevented the costly mistake. Mercedes also recognizes the need to improve the car’s handling to minimize uncharacteristic errors from its highly skilled drivers.
Lewis Hamilton has had a challenging start to the Formula One season, with only 19 points after five races. Mercedes continues to struggle, falling behind teams like Red Bull and Ferrari. Despite upcoming performance upgrades and optimism from Toto Wolff, Mercedes acknowledges the need for improvement to compete during the Miami Grand Prix.
The 2016 Spanish Grand Prix marked a dark chapter for Mercedes, as Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg’s collision resulted in a costly penalty. The Brackley-based team made both drivers pay for the damages, with Rosberg revealing a hefty bill of $360,000. This incident intensified their rivalry, leading to Mercedes implementing a novel solution to prevent future clashes.
Max Verstappen has acknowledged Lewis Hamilton as his greatest Formula 1 rival, praising his consistency and dominance. Hamilton, in turn, has endorsed Verstappen as an ideal replacement for him at Mercedes, given his exceptional driving skills and fan appeal. Despite their intense title fight in 2021, the two drivers now share mutual respect.
