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Newsweek
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Lewis Hamilton Reportedly Dating British Pop Singer From 'F1' Movie
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. Ferrari Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has been rumored to be dating British pop singer Raye, who worked with him for the 'F1' movie. Raye was spotted in the Ferrari garage during the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, supporting Hamilton during his first home race with the Maranello-based team. Hamilton has reportedly dated several popular personalities throughout his F1 career thus far, such as Hips Don't Lie artist Shakira in 2023. Early this year, Hamilton was spotted having lunch with Colombian actress Sofia Vergara in New York, and now, a report by Planet F1 has linked the 40-year-old driver to Raye. Originally named Rachel Keen, the 27-year-old singer performed on stage at Silverstone, earning praise from Hamilton. Raye also composed a track for the 'F1' movie, which was co-produced by the seven-time world champion. Raye was present for the F1 season opener in Melbourne in March, cheering for Hamilton. Speaking to Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle before the race, she said: Fourth placed qualifier Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari is interviewed during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria. Fourth placed qualifier Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari is interviewed during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria."Team Lewis! We couldn't miss this moment. "This is electric. The first black man in red, we're so proud to see it." When asked if she was in touch with Hamilton throughout the race weekend, she said: "Yeah, no. He's had to really get in his zone. "We're just here to support and I'm so grateful I get to be here to witness this moment." Months later, Raye's performance impressed Hamilton after the British GP qualifying session. Speaking to the media, he said: "Raye is the first concert I've been to after a race and she was great. She was the first concert I've been to at Silverstone actually. So it was great to see her, wasn't it? "It's so great that acts can come here now. When I was watching last night I was like it's incredible to perform here the crowd were great." RAYE IN THE FERRARI GARAGE WITH ANTHONY HAMILTON ❤️ — sim (@simsgazette) March 14, 2025 Hamilton's P4 finish at Silverstone was his best result thus far with Ferrari. The last stage of the race saw him battle with Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg for P3, who surprisingly held his ground and secured his first F1 podium. Given the spell of rain and the poor visibility that followed, Hamilton revealed that his Ferrari SF-25 was a tricky machine to drive in those conditions. He said: "[It was a] difficult race, not a great one from my side. I did the best I could. "As it showed there was plenty of mistakes out there and very, very tricky conditions, in really a very, very hard car to drive here – this car doesn't like those conditions. Not ideal, but we got some points at least."
Newsweek
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Mercedes Chief Defends Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari Boss Amid Replacement Rumors
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. Mercedes Formula One team principal Toto Wolff has voiced his support for Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur amid rumors of his potential ousting. Vasseur played a key role in signing Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes last year due to their association from Hamilton's junior racing days. Given Ferrari's ongoing struggles in competing with strong teams such as Mercedes and McLaren this season, Vasseur's role was speculated to be under the scanner of the Ferrari management. Vasseur joined the Maranello-based team early in 2023, the year when Ferrari was the only non-Red Bull team to win a race in the entire season. The following year saw Ferrari narrowly miss out on the Constructors' Championship to McLaren by just 14 points. With the ongoing speculation about Vasseur, Wolff explained that F1 teams have their cycles of ups and downs, and a team principal should be given "space" during times of crisis. Citing examples, he said: Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton (L) and Ferrari's French team principal Frederic Vasseur speak ahead of the first practice session for the 2025 Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix at the Imola autodrome in Imola,... Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton (L) and Ferrari's French team principal Frederic Vasseur speak ahead of the first practice session for the 2025 Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix at the Imola autodrome in Imola, on May 16, 2025. More MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images "It seems to be a bit of a revolving door with teams generally. I think in F1, you can't buy time, and you need to give senior leadership the time to get on top of things. "Today we talked about Jean Todt. Jean Todt, if I'm not wrong, joined the [Ferrari] team in 1993 and they won the first championship in 2000. '93, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, 2000. Eight years. That's how it goes, and it comes at cycles. "Look at us. I'm not enjoying being in a phase that it's the third year in a row that we are not fighting for a championship. We're not useless. We have really good weekends. We're winning races. It's respectable at times. "And when it's not good, nobody's questioning in a way whether the top guy is doing a good job or not. Leave him the space. Let him do [things]. They need to just let them do [things]." Wolff had high praise for Vasseur, calling him one of the "best racing managers," and emphasized that he needs to be trusted to run the team, because Ferrari "won't get anybody better." The Mercedes chief said: "Fred is one of the best racing managers that I know. If I wasn't here, I would take Fred. So, I respect him a lot. He's a great personality. He's a straightforward guy. He doesn't do politics and lies. He knows what he's talking about. "He just needs to be given the trust to run this. He's perfectly aware that in Italy, it's like managing the football national team. You're going to have the scrutiny from the media. "Maybe that's something you need to grow a little bit of a thick skin, because if he wins, he is Jesus Christ, and if you lose, you're a loser. That's how Italy is. That's fantastic. "That's the passion that is in there. You've got to embrace that. Maybe that's something he needs to learn. But the rest, he should be given the confidence in running this team. They won't get anybody better."
Newsweek
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Ferrari Sent Lewis Hamilton Exit Warning Amid Christian Horner Rumours
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. Christian Horner's potential move to Ferrari as team principal Fred Vasseur's replacement could pave the way for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton's departure, according to Will Buxton. Horner served as Red Bull Racing's team principal for 20 years before being ousted by the team on Wednesday. While the reason for his exit remains unknown, Ferrari's interest in Horner, which dated back to 2022, has resurfaced, especially given the rumors of Vasseur's potential exit in the recent races. Speculation is that Ferrari is unhappy with Vasseur's performance, although these rumors have been shut down by Vasseur, Lewis Hamilton, and Charles Leclerc. The Maranello-based outfit last won the Constructors' Championship in 2008. Kimi Räikkönen was the last Ferrari driver to have secured the 2007 Drivers' Championship. Horner's availability has led many to believe that Ferrari could approach him again. However, motorsport journalist Buxton has pointed out that Hamilton's move from Mercedes to Ferrari early this year was influenced by Vasseur. If Ferrari were to part ways with Vasseur, it could also lead to Hamilton's exit. Speaking on The Sports Agents podcast, Buxton explained: Scuderia Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur and Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner arrive in the paddock together during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on... Scuderia Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur and Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner arrive in the paddock together during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. More"One of the key reasons that Lewis moved to Ferrari wasn't just the allure of racing for the Scuderia. It was to link up once again with Fred Vasseur, who ran Lewis to his junior series championships. "Lewis adores that man and has absolute faith in Fred Vasseur. If they replaced Fred with Christian Horner, I don't think Lewis would be a Ferrari driver for much longer." F1 journalist Joe Saward highlighted Ferrari chairman John Elkann's interest in Horner back in 2022, given rumors about Horner joining Ferrari swirled in the paddock during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. He also pointed out concerns with Vasseur but stressed that Horner would refuse the offer. He wrote in his blog: "This story was true about three years ago when Ferrari chairman John Elkann jetted over the England and dropped in to see Christian and asked him if he would like to move to Maranello. Horner said 'Thanks for the offer' and Elkann rang his pilots and told them to spool up the jets. "Horner's response is unlikely to change if Ferrari does come calling again, but he said that they had not. For many in F1 joining Ferrari is considered a career move akin to throwing oneself on a bonfire (with a flameproof wallet) because the team seems to be unfixable. It is nearly a generation since Ferrari won its last Formula 1 title. "It is probably inevitable that Vasseur's future is beginning to be questioned. He has been there for a couple of seasons and things have not gone particularly well."
Miami Herald
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Ferrari Is Tapping the Brakes on Its Second EV
Ferrari has been pretty confident about its electric future; however, insiders revealed that the brand has experienced a significant speed bump in its path toward electrification. According to a recent report from Reuters, two internal sources at Ferrari have signaled that the launch of the company's second fully electric vehicle has been postponed until at least 2028. Originally planning to roll out its second fully electric car by the end of 2026, the Maranello-based automaker has now pushed that timeline back by at least two years. According to the sources who spoke with the newswire, the two-year delay from the original timeline is a lack of enthusiastic customer demand, even among extremely well-to-do car enthusiasts. This unnamed second fully-electric model was initially supposed to follow close behind the first as part of a significant shift into full electrification at the Prancing Horse. However, internal forecasts suggest Ferrari's electric aspirations may have been too up in the clouds. One of the sources told Reuters that "real, sustainable demand" just isn't there right now-and that demand for high-performance EVs is currently "zero." Unenthusiasm is not exclusively a Ferrari issue. Across the board, the ultra-luxury, high-performance market has indicated that brands won't be able to sell electric vehicles at sustainable, profitable levels. Ferrari's competitor, Lamborghini, pushed back the launch of its first EV to 2029. German rival Porsche has scaled back its electrification plans following disappointing sales of the Macan EV and Taycan. Meanwhile, Maserati has recently abandoned plans for an electric version of the mid-engined MC20 supercar. Despite this, Ferrari is still on track to deliver its first electric model; known as the Elettrica. The car, which received design input from Jony Ive, the design guru behind Apple's most iconic products, is set to be revealed in phases starting in October. The full world premiere is expected in spring 2026, with customer deliveries to start later that year. Like most Ferraris, the car is reported to have an exorbitant price tag, which is said to exceed $500,000. One of the unnamed Ferrari sources described it as more of a "symbolic milestone" than a volume seller; essentially a Ferrari-badged electric proof of concept. The sources also state that Ferrari is using the extra time to further develop and refine its in-house EV technology. While the first EV may be seen as a 'milestone' model for Ferrari, they state that the second model is seen internally as the one that will really define Ferrari's electric future. While specifics about Ferrari's second electric vehicle remain limited, sources say that the second car will reportedly aim for a sales cycle of about 5,000 to 6,000 units over a typical Ferrari lifespan of five years. Ferrari is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, so the Prancing Horse is somewhat public with its business's raw numbers. According to Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna, the company shipped 3,593 cars during the first quarter of this year. Despite this number sounding low, it achieved a net profit of €412 million ($465.9 million), up from €352 million during the same period last year; an effort that he partially drew from personalization and its array of products. In a January 2025 report by Bank of America analysts led by John Murphy, the prancing horse was named a top pick because of its position as a luxury brand selling "want" items. They stated that Ferrari is a "unique asset with significant intangible brand value and a true luxury status," noting that its high price point and exclusivity are the main drivers behind continued growth. The idea of an electric sports car works on paper as EV motors can deliver four-figure horsepower numbers, but the principle may not be there, especially for wealthier, more discerning buyers. Ferrari has to be able to make its EV a "want" item by some Ferrari magic if it wants to continue down that path. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Advertiser
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Oscar Piastri's dream run continues with Imola pole
In a chaotic qualifying at Imola, Oscar Piastri remained the model of calm and serenity to roar to pole position again at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in his ever more convincing push to become world F1 champion. Australia's championship leader was quickest in his McLaren on Saturday, leading home Red Bull's champion Max Verstappen, while George Russell qualified third for Mercedes with Piastri's disappointed teammate Lando Norris fourth. Piastri's calm excellence came at the end of a session which had to be twice red-flagged after Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda and then Alpine's Franco Colapinto crashed in the first phase. The Melburnian star then had to fight his way through traffic on his decisive lap on Q3, admitting he "thought it was going to unravel" when he approached slower cars towards the end. But he still ended up 0.034sec quicker than Verstappen in one minute 14.670 seconds, to earn his third pole of the season, putting him in a great spot to earn a fifth win in seven races -- and a fourth in a row -- on Sunday at the storied circuit to stretch his 16-point lead over the disappointed Norris. Ferrari suffered a new low in front of their home fans, with Charles Leclerc qualifying 11th and Lewis Hamilton 12th in the seven-times world champion's first race in Italy for the Maranello-based team. Tsunoda and Colapinto, the latter returning to the grid in place of dropped Australian Jack Doohan, had to be taken to the medical centre for checks after their crashes. Tsunoda's was particularly alarming, with the Red Bull driver's crash leading to a 15-minute delay for track repairs. Colapinto went onto the grass approaching Tamburello and lost control, spinning and hitting the barrier head on. With agencies In a chaotic qualifying at Imola, Oscar Piastri remained the model of calm and serenity to roar to pole position again at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in his ever more convincing push to become world F1 champion. Australia's championship leader was quickest in his McLaren on Saturday, leading home Red Bull's champion Max Verstappen, while George Russell qualified third for Mercedes with Piastri's disappointed teammate Lando Norris fourth. Piastri's calm excellence came at the end of a session which had to be twice red-flagged after Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda and then Alpine's Franco Colapinto crashed in the first phase. The Melburnian star then had to fight his way through traffic on his decisive lap on Q3, admitting he "thought it was going to unravel" when he approached slower cars towards the end. But he still ended up 0.034sec quicker than Verstappen in one minute 14.670 seconds, to earn his third pole of the season, putting him in a great spot to earn a fifth win in seven races -- and a fourth in a row -- on Sunday at the storied circuit to stretch his 16-point lead over the disappointed Norris. Ferrari suffered a new low in front of their home fans, with Charles Leclerc qualifying 11th and Lewis Hamilton 12th in the seven-times world champion's first race in Italy for the Maranello-based team. Tsunoda and Colapinto, the latter returning to the grid in place of dropped Australian Jack Doohan, had to be taken to the medical centre for checks after their crashes. Tsunoda's was particularly alarming, with the Red Bull driver's crash leading to a 15-minute delay for track repairs. Colapinto went onto the grass approaching Tamburello and lost control, spinning and hitting the barrier head on. With agencies In a chaotic qualifying at Imola, Oscar Piastri remained the model of calm and serenity to roar to pole position again at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in his ever more convincing push to become world F1 champion. Australia's championship leader was quickest in his McLaren on Saturday, leading home Red Bull's champion Max Verstappen, while George Russell qualified third for Mercedes with Piastri's disappointed teammate Lando Norris fourth. Piastri's calm excellence came at the end of a session which had to be twice red-flagged after Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda and then Alpine's Franco Colapinto crashed in the first phase. The Melburnian star then had to fight his way through traffic on his decisive lap on Q3, admitting he "thought it was going to unravel" when he approached slower cars towards the end. But he still ended up 0.034sec quicker than Verstappen in one minute 14.670 seconds, to earn his third pole of the season, putting him in a great spot to earn a fifth win in seven races -- and a fourth in a row -- on Sunday at the storied circuit to stretch his 16-point lead over the disappointed Norris. Ferrari suffered a new low in front of their home fans, with Charles Leclerc qualifying 11th and Lewis Hamilton 12th in the seven-times world champion's first race in Italy for the Maranello-based team. Tsunoda and Colapinto, the latter returning to the grid in place of dropped Australian Jack Doohan, had to be taken to the medical centre for checks after their crashes. Tsunoda's was particularly alarming, with the Red Bull driver's crash leading to a 15-minute delay for track repairs. Colapinto went onto the grass approaching Tamburello and lost control, spinning and hitting the barrier head on. With agencies In a chaotic qualifying at Imola, Oscar Piastri remained the model of calm and serenity to roar to pole position again at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in his ever more convincing push to become world F1 champion. Australia's championship leader was quickest in his McLaren on Saturday, leading home Red Bull's champion Max Verstappen, while George Russell qualified third for Mercedes with Piastri's disappointed teammate Lando Norris fourth. Piastri's calm excellence came at the end of a session which had to be twice red-flagged after Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda and then Alpine's Franco Colapinto crashed in the first phase. The Melburnian star then had to fight his way through traffic on his decisive lap on Q3, admitting he "thought it was going to unravel" when he approached slower cars towards the end. But he still ended up 0.034sec quicker than Verstappen in one minute 14.670 seconds, to earn his third pole of the season, putting him in a great spot to earn a fifth win in seven races -- and a fourth in a row -- on Sunday at the storied circuit to stretch his 16-point lead over the disappointed Norris. Ferrari suffered a new low in front of their home fans, with Charles Leclerc qualifying 11th and Lewis Hamilton 12th in the seven-times world champion's first race in Italy for the Maranello-based team. Tsunoda and Colapinto, the latter returning to the grid in place of dropped Australian Jack Doohan, had to be taken to the medical centre for checks after their crashes. Tsunoda's was particularly alarming, with the Red Bull driver's crash leading to a 15-minute delay for track repairs. Colapinto went onto the grass approaching Tamburello and lost control, spinning and hitting the barrier head on. With agencies
