Label: lewis

Hamilton: Ferrari is complaining about not winning

Hamilton: Ferrari is complaining about not winning

formula 1
In a conversation with Formula One boss Bernie Eccleston, Luca di Montezemolo, the president of Ferrari, expressed dissatisfaction with the modern Formula One, which he said is boring. This weekend, the Italian intends to talk to the president of the FIA ​​and propose some changes to spice things up. The basis for his claims is a poll conducted by Ferrari on its website among its fans and other viewers on the social network Twitter. But Lewis Hamilton said Ferrari are critical of the new image of Formula One because they failed to build a competitive race car. “Di Montezemolo didn’t really complain at all when Michael Schumacher won five titles in a row,” the Mercedes racer said. "It's the same with
Hamilton soaked qualifiers

Hamilton soaked qualifiers

formula 1
Lewis Hamilton got the best starting position for the Malaysian Grand Prix in changing conditions with a lap time of 1: 59.431. The Mercedes racer overtook reigning champion Sebastian Vettl by just 0-055 seconds, while his teammate Nico Rosberg set the third qualifying time. Fernando Alonso, who broke the front suspension in a collision with Daniil Kvyat in the second part of the qualifiers, was fourth. Australia’s eighth-grader in the race, Daniel Ricciardo, was fifth and Kimi Raikkonen was sixth, more than a second behind Alonso.  
Will Hamilton have to replace the engine?

Will Hamilton have to replace the engine?

formula 1
Lewis Hamilton hopes there won’t be a need to replace the engine in his race car in Malaysia. The Briton had to drive into a garage in Australia after only three laps due to engine problems. “I spoke to my engineers, who are still figuring out exactly what happened, even though we already know roughly that something went wrong with the wiring on the engine, just after I drove to the starting line,” he explained. "There was nothing we could do to avoid it. Luckily, we stopped the car in time, even though I didn't want to. It was still working, it just wasn't very fast anymore. I hope and think the engine will still be able to be used." Racers can use five engines for the entire season this year, and lose ten starting places in the next race for each additional change.
Hamilton wants a Malaysian victory

Hamilton wants a Malaysian victory

formula 1
Lewis Hamilton wants to win the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend after the crash of the race in Australia. After resigning in the third lap, the Mercedes racer watched from afar as his teammate, Nico Rosberg, easily took the top step on the winners' podium on the streets of Melbourne. “It would be amazing if in one of our home races (the main sponsor of the Mercedes team is Malaysian Petronas, op.p.) I would also step on the top step myself, especially after such a bad weekend in Australia,” Hamilton said. "Even though we didn't really want what happened to us, every problem is also an opportunity to learn something new about our car, which is important because it's an extremely complex machine. I know everyone in our factory they work at full steam and also himself b
Hamilton prevented Ricciard from a home sensation

Hamilton prevented Ricciard from a home sensation

formula 1
Lewis Hamilton was the fastest in the rain qualifiers for the Australian Grand Prix. The Mercedes racer took advantage of the ever-improving conditions on the track after the rain subsided and drove the fastest lap in the final seconds. Ricciardo impressed the home fans as he swung to the top of the timers towards the end of the last part of the qualifiers, but in the end Hamilton was faster. Nico Rosberg was third, ahead of McLarn rookie Kevin Magnussen. Fernando Alonso was fifth, followed by Jean-Eric Vergne and Nico Hulkenberg. Daniil Kvyat surprised and made his way to the last part of the qualifiers, eventually setting the eighth fastest time. The ninth was Valtteri Bottas, who will lose five starting places due to the change of gearbox. Tenth was Williams ’second racer Felipe Massa.
Charity Formula 1

Charity Formula 1

formula 1
At the Park Lane Hotel in London, a charity auction of various photos taken by world-renowned racers and team members took place earlier this month. The auction was attended by many celebrity guests, including Formula 1 director Bernie Ecclestone, Red Bull Racing team leader Christian Horner, BBC presenter Suzi Perry, 1 Formula 1996 world champion Damon Hill, and others. More than € 24.000 was raised at the auction for the Great Ormond Children's Hospital. Already one photo of legendary driver Michael Schumacher sold for more than € 3.000, so the amount was rising rapidly. Photographs taken by Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Webber, Fernardo Alonso, all taken in the 2013 season, were also sold for good purposes. Among the photos were seven Niko
Mercedes ended the test day early

Mercedes ended the test day early

formula 1
Lewis Hamilton slammed into the protective tires and completely destroyed the front of the W05 race car, which had been unveiled just hours before. The accident was caused by broken front wing carriers, which gave way before the first turn of the Jerez racetrack. The Briton was the only racer next to Jean-Eric Vergen in the morning to drive the whole lap and thus record time. The car was so badly damaged in the crash that Hamilton is unlikely to return to the track today.
Mercedes can beat Red Bull

Mercedes can beat Red Bull

formula 1
Sebastian Vettel said last week that in the new season he expects wealthier teams such as Mercedes and Ferrari to fight hard for the title, which should allow them to change the rules in the field of engines and aerodynamics. Lewis Hamilton, however, hopes his Mercedes team will succeed as well. “If it was just the evolution of this year’s car, it would be hard to beat Red Bull because they were so far ahead,” Hamilton noted. "I'm happy that everything is being put in the starting position, otherwise Red Bull could have won five, six or seven titles." The champion from the 2008 season, however, is not worried that the race cars would be harder to drive next season. "I'm not worried about that, as I've been racing this year the way it will be next season. We'll still have to watch our tires. We may need to save more fuel