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1News
04-08-2025
- Sport
- 1News
Lewis Hamilton says he has 'a lot going on in the background'
A day after calling himself 'useless,' Lewis Hamilton said he's facing issues 'in the background' after another difficult Formula 1 race. Hamilton finished 12th today, the same place he'd qualified the day before, a result which had prompted him to call himself 'absolutely useless' and suggest Ferrari might consider changing drivers. His race was a world away from teammate Charles Leclerc, who was disappointed with fourth after starting on pole. 'When you have a feeling, you have a feeling. There's a lot going on in the background that is not great,' Hamilton told British broadcaster Sky Sports after the race when asked to explain his comments from a day before. Asked if he'd lost his love of racing, Hamilton said no. In response to a question about seemingly being forced off the track by old rival Max Verstappen, a standout moment in an otherwise largely quiet race for Hamilton, he said: 'I don't really remember it, to be honest.' ADVERTISEMENT The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including toddler found in suitcase on bus, Russian volcano erupts, and Liam Lawson pips former world champion. (Source: 1News) Verstappen was investigated over the incident, but not punished. Hamilton 'waived his right to attend the hearing,' the ruling from the stewards said. A representative for Ferrari speaking on Hamilton's behalf 'confirmed that there was no contact between both cars and further stated that the driver of Car 44 (Hamilton) chose not to attempt to remain on track,' the stewards added. A statement issued by Ferrari after the race included comments from Hamilton saying he'd 'recharge' over the four-week break until the Dutch Grand Prix. 'It's been a challenging weekend and one to move on from. We weren't able to make the progress we hoped for but I'm grateful for the effort everyone in the team put in throughout the weekend,' Hamilton said in the statement. 'Now we head into the break. I'll be using the time to reset, recharge and come back stronger. I'm not where I want to be yet, but the fight's not over — don't count me out.' It was a frustrating day overall for Ferrari as Leclerc lost pace in the second half of the race and went from fighting for the win to dropping off the podium altogether after a hard-fought battle with George Russell of Mercedes. ADVERTISEMENT In a lengthy radio message, Leclerc suggested Ferrari was not listening to him in an 'incredibly frustrating' situation and that the car had become 'undriveable.' After the race, though, Leclerc said he'd been mistaken. 'I spoke too quickly, I guess,' he told Sky Sports, and said he'd been informed after the race that there had been a problem with his car's chassis. New Zealand Racing Bull's driver Liam Lawson was eighth.
Newsweek
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
FIA Delivers Verdict on Max Verstappen
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The FIA has issued its ruling on an incident involving Lewis Hamilton (Car 44) and Max Verstappen (Car 1) during the Hungarian Grand Prix. Verstappen was under investigation for forcing Hamilton off the racetrack in a battle for P11. Mid-race, Verstappen was chasing the seven-time world champion when he got too close for comfort at Turn 4. Hamilton veered off the track and rejoined the race behind Verstappen. A single POV in the broadcast made it appear like Hamilton was pushed off the track to avoid a collision. Notably, Verstappen had not passed Hamilton when he went off the racetrack. However, after analyzing the incident with the help of multiple camera angles, the FIA issued its verdict, stating no further action was required. It stated: "The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 1 (Max Verstappen), team representatives and video and in-car video evidence. The driver of Car 44 (Lewis Hamilton) waived his right to attend the hearing. Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 leads Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at... Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 leads Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 03, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. More"The driver of Car 1 stated during the hearing that he had gained some momentum on Car 44 out of Turn 3 with fresher tyres and used this momentum to make a move on the inside into Turn 4. He further elaborated that he was in full control of his car and could have stayed further to the inside to leave space for Car 44 on the exit. However he said, as Car 44 had gone off track, he elected to use all of the track on the exit. "The team representative of Car 44 confirmed that there was no contact between both cars and further stated that the driver of Car 44 chose not to attempt to remain on track. "Taking all this into account, the Stewards determine that there was no contact and that the incident does not qualify as forcing another car off track despite the ambitious nature of the overtaking attempt and take no further action." Hamilton started the race in P12 and finished in the same position. Verstappen, on the other hand, started the Grand Prix in eighth, but finished P9. 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix Results 1. Lando Norris (McLaren) 2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 3. George Russell (Mercedes) 4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 5. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 6. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) 7. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 8. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) 9. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 10. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) 11. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) 12. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) 13. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) 14. Carlos Sainz (Williams) 15. Alex Albon (Williams) 16. Esteban Ocon (Haas) 17. Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls) 18. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) 19. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 20. Ollie Bearman (Haas) - DNF
San Francisco Chronicle
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- San Francisco Chronicle
Lewis Hamilton says he has 'a lot going on in the background' after another tough race
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A day after calling himself 'useless,' Lewis Hamilton said he's facing issues 'in the background' after another difficult Formula 1 race. Hamilton finished 12th Sunday, the same place he'd qualified the day before, a result which had prompted him to call himself 'absolutely useless' and suggest Ferrari might consider changing drivers. His race was a world away from teammate Charles Leclerc, who was disappointed with fourth after starting on pole. 'When you have a feeling, you have a feeling. There's a lot going on in the background that is not great,' Hamilton told British broadcaster Sky Sports after the race when asked to explain his comments from a day before. Asked if he'd lost his love of racing, Hamilton said no. In response to a question about seemingly being forced off the track by old rival Max Verstappen, a standout moment in an otherwise largely quiet race for Hamilton, he said: 'I don't really remember it, to be honest.' Verstappen was investigated over the incident, but not punished. Hamilton 'waived his right to attend the hearing,' the ruling from the stewards said. A representative for Ferrari speaking on Hamilton's behalf 'confirmed that there was no contact between both cars and further stated that the driver of Car 44 (Hamilton) chose not to attempt to remain on track,' the stewards added. It was a frustrating day overall for Ferrari as Leclerc lost pace in the second half of the race and went from fighting for the win to dropping off the podium altogether after a hard-fought battle with George Russell of Mercedes. In a lengthy radio message, Leclerc suggested Ferrari was not listening to him in an 'incredibly frustrating' situation and that the car had become 'undriveable.' After the race, though, Leclerc said he'd been mistaken. 'I spoke too quickly, I guess,' he told Sky Sports, and said he'd been informed after the race that there had been a problem with his car's chassis. ___
Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Hamilton given three-place grid drop for impeding Verstappen
Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 23, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 23, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen arrives with his father Jos Verstappen ahead of practice REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 24, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 23, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 23, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen's father Jos Verstappen before practice REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 24, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Andrej Isakovic MONACO - Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix from seventh place after being handed a three-place grid drop for impeding Red Bull's Max Verstappen in qualifying. Seven-times world champion Hamilton, a three-times Monaco winner, qualified fourth on Saturday but was then summoned to stewards. They said in a statement that Ferrari told Hamilton Verstappen was on a fast lap and then that he was slowing down, when that was not the case. Hamilton "expressed his displeasure at the incorrect message from the team immediately after the incident," the stewards reported. "During the hearing, the fact of the team's incorrect message leading to the incident was accepted by the driver of Car 44 (Hamilton)." Although the impeding was due to the team's error, stewards said Hamilton should still be penalised. "The fact that the radio message was the cause of the impeding does not amount to a mitigating factor," they ruled. "We therefore impose the standard penalty of a drop of three grid positions." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Motor racing-Hamilton given three-place grid drop for impeding Verstappen
Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 24, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Andrej Isakovic MONACO (Reuters) -Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix from seventh place after being handed a three-place grid drop for impeding Red Bull's Max Verstappen in qualifying. Seven-times world champion Hamilton, a three-times Monaco winner, qualified fourth on Saturday but was then summoned to stewards. They said in a statement that Ferrari told Hamilton Verstappen was on a fast lap and then that he was slowing down, when that was not the case. Hamilton "expressed his displeasure at the incorrect message from the team immediately after the incident," the stewards reported. "During the hearing, the fact of the team's incorrect message leading to the incident was accepted by the driver of Car 44 (Hamilton)." Although the impeding was due to the team's error, stewards said Hamilton should still be penalised. "The fact that the radio message was the cause of the impeding does not amount to a mitigating factor," they ruled. "We therefore impose the standard penalty of a drop of three grid positions." (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Christian Radnedge)
