Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton admitted it could take the rest of the F1 season for his Mercedes team to close the gap on Red Bull.

“It is pretty amazing what they have done, holding someone to account,” he said. “We have shown in the past that we can develop quickly and hope that is the case as the potential of the car opens up. I am grateful they are open to making a shift and not being stuck with what we have and I am aware it could take a long time.” They have been adept in aggressively developing their car in the past, however, and Hamilton remained optimistic that at least his team had acknowledged their failings. “If you look at the Red Bull it is just going to continue to evolve most likely. While Red Bull have brought a car that is an improved evolution of last year’s title-winning ride, Mercedes’ decision to stick with their design concept which was so problematic last year has proved to be a serious miscalculation.

Lewis Hamilton Thursday applauded the hefty fine imposed on three-time Formula One champion Nelson Piquet for racist remarks about the British driver, ...

So I love that they've shown that they stand for something." World champion in 1981, 1983 and 1987, Piquet used the term while criticising Hamilton's role in a clash with Max Verstappen, his daughter Kelly's boyfriend, at the British Grand Prix the same year. World champion in 1981, 1983 and 1987, Piquet used racist term while criticising Hamilton's role in a clash with Max Verstappen, his daughter Kelly's boyfriend, at the British Grand Prix the same year.

Masi is back at an F1 paddock for the first time since his mishandling of the 2021 season decider in Abu Dhabi which provided Max Verstappen with the chance ...

If you look at the legends like Sir Stirling Moss, who was with Mercedes until the end of days, that has been the dream for me, to one day have that. Hamilton has won six of his seven titles with the Silver Arrows. But I still feel pretty young and in pretty decent shape.' He left the FIA last summer before moving home to Australia and being appointed chairman of the V8 Supercars Commission. There is nothing to say.' 'There is nothing to say': Lewis Hamilton will NOT speak to Michael Masi as the ex-race director returns to F1 paddock for the first time since his controversial mishandling of the 2021 title finale that cost the Brit a world championship

Exploring the intriguing complexities of the Mercedes W14 car as Lewis Hamilton unveils its hidden challenges.

Michael Masi has been absent from the F1 paddock since the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, during which his "human error" as race director had a significant ...

[Max Verstappen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/max-verstappen), with the help of his much fresher tyres, was able to breeze past the Brit on the final lap after the safety car period was expedited. If there is ever a point where I feel like I am not able to do that, it is time for a youngster to come in and take my seat. In that role, Masi will be present in the F1 paddock this weekend as Supercars is one of the support races for the [Australian Grand Prix](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/australian-grand-prix). That situation has led to speculation over Hamilton's future, given he is 38 years old and his current deal expires at the end of this year. He added: "It is my family, and I see myself being with Mercedes until my last days. Masi took over that role from the legendary Charlie Whiting after his sudden death on the eve of the 2019 season.

Former F1 driver Anthony Davidson has urged Lewis Hamilton not to make a rash decision over his future with Mercedes.

“Put it this way, I’d be more surprised to see him change teams than walk away. He could be a Mercedes ambassador for all time. In years gone by the prospect of Mercedes implementing a concept change mid-season was very possible, but now in the cost-cap era, Wolff has already ruled out a chassis change during the current campaign, so the team will be relying on a major line of upgrades to improve their situation in a way similar to last season. And to that point, Davidson cannot see a scenario where Hamilton races for a Formula 1 team other than Mercedes now, so reckons it is either a case of Hamilton extends his stay with the team, or walks away from the series entirely. Hamilton is out of contract with the Mercedes team at the end of F1 2023, and while in the build-up to the season it seemed almost a matter of time before Hamilton signed fresh terms, now the situation is not so clear. The 2022 campaign was a story of recovery for Mercedes as they battled back from a poor start to the new regulatory era, but rather than taking that next step into F1 2023 and returning to the conversation for wins, the team has instead slipped all the way back to scrapping for a podium spot.

George Russell beat Lewis Hamilton in their first season together and one former Formula 1 title-winner thinks the timing is right for the younger Brit to ...

They have the capacity, the human resources and technical resources to be there. He seems like he has some problems with adapting to the new car and the new rules. And with someone as experienced as Lewis, I'm sure the analysts will be collecting the right information around the car. Judging from the outside he needs to adapt and then he will be back to his previous level. "This is his best chance to get ahead of Lewis Hamilton and show that he has the level. He is more experienced now and the Mercedes team knows him much better now.

British driver opens up on car struggles but also says that he sees himself staying with team 'until my last days'

“Just as long as I can continue to help drive the team forward, really contribute … “I continue to feel very much at home in this family,” Hamilton added. “I see myself with Mercedes until my last days, to be honest. Our cockpit is too close to the front,” he said. It is just something I have really struggled with.” His teammate George Russell was equally forthright: “I am not going to say we are terribly optimistic,” he said.

Lewis Hamilton has given a clear update on his future by confirming that it is Mercedes or nothing for him now in Formula 1.

World champion Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have given Red Bull a dominant start to the 2023 F1 season, and Lewis Hamilton has given an honest verdict of ...

"I think that is important to be able to stay in the fight throughout the season - to have a car that you can be competitive whatever conditions you are in. You can win 15 races but in the other races if you crash and have DNFs it is not enough." Hamilton’s team-mate, George Russell, added: "I am not going to say we are terribly optimistic. "If you look at the Red Bull, it is just going to continue to evolve most likely. At some point it can't just keep going. "We just have to make sure when we do make the change hopefully the drop isn't too far and hopefully it is going to take us the rest of the year for sure to potentially close that gap."

Lewis Hamilton has said he doesn't intent to try seeking out a conversation with Michael Masi this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix.

I have that, so I mean to continue to do that and continue to build with that.” But I still feel pretty young and in pretty decent shape.” While rumours have abounded about what decisions Hamilton and Mercedes may make next, particularly with their spell of F1’s dominance seemingly at an end, Hamilton has said he doesn’t see himself moving elsewhere on the F1 grid. If you look at the legends like Stirling Moss, who was with Mercedes until the end of his days – that has been the dream for me, to one day have that. The seven-time World Champion, whose record-breaking eighth title went begging as a consequence of that day at Yas Marina, was asked whether he’d have any interest in conversing with Masi should their paths cross this weekend. There is nothing to say.”

As Hamilton gears up for his second race without Cullen's support since their professional split before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, he candidly shares their ...

The man responsible for costing Lewis Hamilton a record eighth F1 word championship retuned to the paddock as the sport headed to his home country for the ...

“I felt like I was the most hated man in the world. While speaking to reporters in Melbourne, the seven-time world champion was asked if he plans to hold a conversation with Masi about the incident. “I am focused on trying to get back to winning. Masi was replaced by Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas, who will alternate as race director, while Herbie Blash will be serving as the senior advisor. Verstappen, on a new set of soft tyres, passed Hamilton on 40-lap old tyres to take a controversial race victory and maiden world championship. The 44-year-old was all smiles as he was seen interacting with members of the F1 fraternity at Australia’s Grand Prix circuit ahead of Sunday’s race.

Lewis Hamilton praises the Brazilian government for fining former Formula One driver Nelson Piquet after he made racist and homophobic comments.

"I really do feel like now I’m one of you, finally." [according to Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12845269/nelson-piquet-lewis-hamilton-praises-brazilian-government-for-fining-former-f1-champion-over-offensive-comments). He When discussing Hamilton's crash in the British Grand Prix with his daughter's partner, Max Verstappen, the Brazilian called Hamilton, the only Black driver in the sport, a word in Portuguese that can be used as a racial slur The seven-time world champion has long been an admirer of the South American country, and his sports hero is legendary Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna. [Lewis Hamilton, Formula 1 respond to racist comments](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/motor/formula1/2022/06/28/formula-one-racist-comments-lewis-hamilton-nelson-piquet-juri-vips/7758840001/)

Lewis Hamilton said he will not speak to the sacked Formula One race director Michael Masi at this weekend's Australian GP in Melbourne, because “there is ...

“It’s unlikely he would gain a berth at Red Bull, but the prospect of Hamilton and Verstappen going head to head in the same car – the ageing maestro against the audacious pretender – is a storyline that could take the sport to a new level.” I am focused on trying to get back to winning. Hamilton is yet to sign a new deal but according to The Times, the prospect of having to pay the 38-year-old’s next contract could see Mercedes wave goodbye to the seven-time world champion. I am just focused on my future. Hamilton’s current contract, worth A$52 million a season, ends at the conclusion of 2023 and his future in the sport is up in the air. Masi was the man in charge when Hamilton and Max Verstappen took their fight for the 2021 world title to the last race of the season.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JONATHAN MCEVOY: Masi was back in the Formula One paddock on Thursday for the first time since his fateful handling of the 2021 Abu ...

After not watching F1 again until the end of last season, his despondency then fading, he has since watched races delayed, on replay, with pasta on the couch on a Monday at his leisure. She can't speak a word of English (both sides of his family ancestry being Italian) and she loves the fact I go to see her and have a coffee with her. So what is he up to and what is he doing here? He calculated his existence for the purposes of HMRC and it amounted to 20 or 30 days a year. 'I respect any view, and it's not for me to comment on what they do or don't think. As for professional help, I got that, but probably later than I should have done - the latter part of last year, but things had largely calmed down by then.' In many ways social media can be a great tool, but not so great in others. Quite the reverse, he was touched. 'My only living grandparent, Agusta, is 89 and is 10 minutes down the road. 'I loved the job but you don't realise the impact travelling so much has on you. Aged 44, smiling and polite, he is dealing with his present equilibrium and fresh start, and the cheer with which his old friends in the FIA and the sport more generally greeted him on Thursday did nothing to diminish his spirits. An Emirates flight via Dubai back to Bondi, to home and a new beginning.

Lewis Hamilton won't be making a beeline for Michael Masi's door this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix...

A Brazilian court last week ordered Piquet to pay five million Brazilian reals (£780000) in 'moral damages' for remarks about Hamilton in interviews in 2021 ...

So I love that they've shown that they stand for something.' Lewis Hamilton has praised the Brazilian government after they fined Nelson Piquet for racist and homophobic language Lewis Hamilton hails the Brazilian government for 'holding Nelson Piquet to account' after the retired driver was handed a £780,000 fine for using racist and homophobic language towards the seven-time world champion