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News, views and updates about seven-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton. The British driver will be in a Ferrari car in 2025 as he looks to secure a record-breaking eighth Drivers’ Championship.

Sainz reflects on his Ferrari rivalry with Charles Leclerc, fan pressure and team-mate tensions ahead of the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP
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Sainz reflects on Ferrari rivalry with Leclerc amid Hamilton tensions ahead of 2026 F1 São Paulo GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein05 mins

Carlos Sainz has reflected on his former rivalry with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari, highlighting the pressure surrounding the Italian F1 team and the challenges of managing two competitive drivers. Speaking ahead of the 2026 F1 São Paulo GP, the Williams driver also discussed the criticism he faced from sections of the Ferrari fanbase and Italian…

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Toto Wolff believes World Champion Kimi Antonelli has silenced the doubters and is the benchmark for what a modern F1 driver should be like
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff feels vindicated; claims Antonelli represents the “modern” F1 driver and World Champion

Senjuti Jash08 mins

A beaming Toto Wolff shared his thoughts on Kimi Antonelli becoming the youngest-ever F1 World Champion, as a third-place finish at the Mexico City GP was enough for the Mercedes driver to claim the 2026 Drivers’ title.  The 71-lap race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez needed Antonelli only to finish ninth to secure a maiden…

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Hamilton 2026 F1 Mexico City GP
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Hamilton addresses Ferrari tensions and questions Leclerc’s approach after costly clash at 2026 F1 Mexico City GP

Antonina Jaromin08 mins

Lewis Hamilton calls for “serious conversations” within Ferrari after an opening-lap battle with teammate Charles Leclerc compromised what he believes could have been a one-two finish at the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP. The seven-time World Champion started Sunday’s race from pole position, while Leclerc lined up in P3. After strong getaways from both drivers,…

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Charles Leclerc discusses his opening-lap fight with Lewis Hamilton and whether his 5-second penalty at the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP was fair enough
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Leclerc reflects on Lap 1 battle with Hamilton, rules of engagement, and his penalty after P4 finish at 2026 F1 Mexico City GP

Senjuti Jash010 mins

Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc shared his thoughts on his opening-lap battle with Lewis Hamilton, the decision to not give the position back after going off the track, the impact of his lock-up at the restart, intra-team rules of engagement, and whether he should receive a harsher penalty in the future following his fourth-place finish…

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Fred Vasseur discusses the opening-lap battle between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP and rues the loss of a possible win
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Vasseur expresses frustration over Hamilton-Leclerc incident and loss of potential win at 2026 F1 Mexico City GP

Senjuti Jash06 mins

Team Principal Fred Vasseur shared his thoughts on the contentious opening-lap battle between Ferrari F1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc following their second- and fourth-place finishes, respectively, at the 2026 Mexico City GP on Sunday. How Lap 1 unfolded for Hamilton and Leclerc Hamilton secured his first pole position with Ferrari in Saturday’s qualifying….

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Max Verstappen wins the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP after Ferrari clashes.
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F1 | 2026 Mexico City GP | Race | Verstappen wins eventful race as Antonelli becomes youngest World Champion

Ewout Albrecht09 mins

The 2026 F1 Mexico City GP is a historic one already, with Lewis Hamilton starting on pole for the first time at Ferrari. Add to that a possible youngest world champion after the 71 planned laps, and there is a recipe for an exciting race. After being disqualified from qualifying, Racing Bulls have opted to…

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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur reflects on qualifying for the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP.
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Vasseur: Hamilton found “perfect balance” with tyres in 2026 F1 Mexico City GP qualifying

Nicolas Lopes04 mins

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur believes Lewis Hamilton found the “perfect balance” on tyre preparation and usage en route to securing pole position for the 2026 Mexico City GP, which was Hamilton’s first in F1 since the 2023 Hungarian GP, and Ferrari’s first since the 2025 Hungarian GP. Vasseur: Hamilton found “perfect balance” with tyres…

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Lewis Hamilton out on track for Ferrari in qualifying for the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP.
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Hamilton reflects on “very special” first F1 pole for Ferrari at the 2026 Mexico City GP

Nicolas Lopes08 mins

Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for the 2026 Mexico City GP with a stunning last effort in Q3, which granted him his 105th pole position in F1, and his first grand prix pole for Ferrari. Hamilton “doesn’t remember” last time he was on pole before 2026 Mexico City GP Hamilton’s last grand prix pole position…

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