Lewis Hamilton says his work to promote diversity in motorsport has given his life a greater sense of purpose than competing in Formula 1.
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Caption Competition 195: Hamilton and Ben Sulayem
Caption Competition
Posted onSeven-times Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton had a little assistance from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem at Spa.
Hamilton “definitely” planning longer stay in F1 after tough 2022 campaign
2022 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton reveals his controversial 2021 title defeat and troubled 2022 campaign have motivated him to “stay longer” in F1.
The all-time Formula 1 records Verstappen can break in his dominant title run
F1 statistics
Posted onMax Verstappen is on his way to a second world championship – and he has a strong chance of breaking records held by Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher and others as he does.
“We’ll have four racing laps’: How F1’s Safety Car confusion unfolded at Monza
2022 Italian GP team radio transcript
Posted onFormula 1 drivers were told they’d get a restart with up to four laps remaining at Monza. Their radio messages show why it never happened.
Hamilton says F1 should extend races instead of ending them behind the Safety Car
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Formula 1 should consider allowing races to be extended in order to avoid them finishing behind the Safety Car.
Ben Sulayem to hold summit on F1 sporting standards after talks with drivers
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFIA president Mohamed Ben Sulayem will discuss improvements to Formula 1’s sporting standards in a summit tomorrow after meeting with drivers at Monza.
Alonso and Hamilton praise newcomer De Vries after qualifying debut
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onNyck de Vries earned the praise of two Formula 1 world champions after his impressive debut in qualifying at Monza today.
Hamilton jokes he may as well watch his iPad while stuck in Monza DRS train
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton joked he was thinking of bringing his iPad to watch during the Italian Grand Prix as he expects he’ll spend much of it stuck behind other cars.
More engine changes mean nine drivers will take grid penalties
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onNine drivers will take grid penalties for the Italian Grand Prix weekend after exceeding their maximum allocation of power unit parts.
Hamilton expects Mercedes will be “back in a fighting position next year”
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes’ progress since its difficult start to 2022 has given Lewis Hamilton confidence they will be in a stronger position at the start of next year.
Hamilton and Russell puzzled as Mercedes go “a lot slower” in second practice
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Mercedes drivers were surprised by the step backwards the team appeared to take between today’s two practice sessions at Monza.
Verstappen, Perez, Sainz and others join Hamilton in taking engine change penalties
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc and George Russell are the only drivers from the three front-running teams without penalties heading into this weekend’s race.
Ricciardo deserves race seat not reserve role, Hamilton and Russell say
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo deserves a place on the Formula 1 grid in 2023, the two Mercedes drivers have said, after reports linking him to a reserve role at their team.
Hamilton to start at back of grid as Mercedes replace damaged Spa engine
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton will start this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid as Mercedes are planning to change his power unit.
Mercedes simulation shows Tsunoda VSC cost Hamilton chance to beat Verstappen
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes’ strategy simulations indicated Lewis Hamilton had a chance to win the Dutch Grand Prix had it not been disrupted by a Virtual Safety Car period.
Hamilton: ‘I knew I’d lost the race before the restart’
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he knew before the final restart at the Dutch Grand Prix that he was doomed to lose the lead of the race.
‘I can’t believe you guys screwed me’: Hamilton fumes at team on radio after defeat
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton lambasted his Mercedes team on the radio after their strategic call which swung the outcome of the Dutch Grand Prix.
Drivers call on fans to “behave” and urge tougher consequences for flare-throwing
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers say the sport needs to do more to ensure fans do not endanger their safety by throwing flares onto the circuit.
Hamilton: Red Bull “proved me wrong” after 2011 “drinks company” quote
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Red Bull’s rising performance has shown he was wrong to refer to them as “just a drinks company” over a decade ago.