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‘One of my worst races,’ says Lewis Hamilton after missing podium
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes looks on, on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 09, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec. Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he had driven “one of the worst races” of his long career on Sunday when…
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Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver bemoans ‘one of the worst races’ of his career at Canadian Grand Prix | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton described the Canadian Grand Prix as “one of the worst races” he has driven in his career as Mercedes failed to capitalise on their strong pace in Montreal. The seven-time world champion advanced from seventh on the grid to finish fourth in a thrilling race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Sunday but was…
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Canadian GP: Lewis Hamilton fastest by four tenths from Max Verstappen in searing Practice Three for Mercedes | F1 News
Montreal specialist Lewis Hamilton set a searing pace to lead Max Verstappen by nearly four tenths of a second in a final practice session that appeared to offer Mercedes real hope of being contenders in Canadian GP qualifying. Hamilton, the joint record-holder for wins at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with seven – which includes his…
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Canadian GP: Lewis Hamilton encouraged by Mercedes practice performance in Montreal | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton says he feels Mercedes are “closer to the front” at the Canadian Grand Prix after being encouraged by his car’s performance during Friday practice in Montreal. Mercedes have failed to keep pace with Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren during the opening eight rounds of the 2024 season, with Hamilton and team-mate George Russell…
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Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver says team are not far away from challenging Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes are not “far away” from competing at the front of the Formula 1 grid. The Silver Arrows have begun 2024 trailing Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren but Hamilton is hopeful the upgrades that are gradually being brought to the W15 will soon enable him to contend for podiums. Ahead of his…
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F1 2026 regulations: Lewis Hamilton issues warning over new cars as drivers express fear over ‘slow’ speeds | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton was among multiple Formula 1 drivers to express concern over a potential lack of speed in the sport’s 2026 cars after new regulations were revealed on Thursday. The sport’s governing body, the FIA, released the regulations that will dictate the design of the next generation of F1 cars, with a focus on downsizing…
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Lewis Hamilton encouraged by Mercedes development plan as more upgrades arrive for Emilia Romagna GP | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton says he is “excited” by Mercedes’ forthcoming upgrades with the seven-time champion hopeful they now finally have a “North Star” to follow in pursuit of improved pace. On an Imola weekend where most of the leading teams are introducing some form of car upgrade, Mercedes will have new parts on the W15 for…
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Lando Norris: Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen lead praise for F1’s newest race winner after Miami GP | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen led tributes to Lando Norris after the McLaren driver became Formula 1’s newest race winner – and one of its most popular – in the Miami Grand Prix. In the 110th grand prix of his five-year career at the top level, Norris seized the opportunity presented to him by a…
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F1: George Russell and Lewis Hamilton reveal reasons for Mercedes’ lack of competitiveness at Miami GP | F1 News
George Russell feels Mercedes have “overcompensated” with this year’s car in search of a breakthrough in F1’s current rules era, with their underwhelming start to the 2024 season continuing at the Miami GP. Mercedes brought upgrades to this weekend’s event but both Russell and Lewis Hamilton were knocked out in the second part of Sprint…
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Adrian Newey: Lewis Hamilton comments over Ferrari union ‘very flattering’, says outgoing Red Bull designer | F1 News
Adrian Newey has admitted he is “flattered” by Lewis Hamilton’s comments regarding the possibility of the legendary designer joining him at Ferrari next season. Red Bull announced on Wednesday that Newey was stepping back from his role as chief technical officer with immediate effect and will work on other projects before he is allowed to…
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