Lewis Hamilton puts Ferrari
Digest more
Lewis Hamilton received major off-track news during Barcelona testing, spotlighting his growing impact beyond Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton’s first season as a Ferrari driver has not delivered the fairy tale that many had hoped for. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion arrived at
Lewis Hamilton is keeping expectations grounded despite Scuderia Ferrari posting the fastest time in Barcelona’s pre-season testing. The 41-year-old, who set the pace during Friday’s session, acknowledged the enthusiasm within the Ferrari camp but emphasised that progress will require effort.
Lewis Hamilton announces a new Mission 44 motorsport scholarship as F1 prepares for Barcelona testing, expanding access to engineering education.
To maximise the mileage within F1’s 15km limit, Hamilton stopped the car suddenly on track after performing what looked like a practice start. Mechanics then wheel the SF-26 back to the garage, allowing Leclerc to head back out onto the circuit for more track time.
Schumacher was 27 when he joined Ferrari in 1996, while Hamilton had already reached his 40th birthday. When his F1 deal expired at the end of the 2006 season and he stopped driving, Schumacher took on a consultancy role at Maranello. Perhaps Hamilton’s involvement with the company will extend beyond his racing career, too.
GPFans on MSN
'I look at it every day' - F1 legend Lewis Hamilton's F1 love affair, how it all started
Lewis Hamilton is the most successful F1 driver in history
“F1,” a Formula One racing film starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and several real-life drivers, arrives in theaters on Friday, June 27. In the Apple film, Pitt plays a retired Formula One driver, Sonny Hayes, who returns to racing to mentor and partner ...