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News18
2 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
'Even If He's The Greatest...': Nico Rosberg Claims Age Affecting Lewis Hamilton
Last Updated: Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari was 11th after the second free practice session ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton faced disappointment yet remained determined on Friday evening after a challenging day of practice at the Spanish Grand Prix. During this time, his former team-mate Nico Rosberg suggested that Hamilton's age might be affecting his performance. Hamilton, who joined Ferrari this year, finished 11th after the second free practice session and described his car as 'not driveable." Team boss Fred Vasseur clarified that the radio comments were 'a bit extreme." As the 40-year-old Briton struggled to handle his unpredictable car around the Circuit de Catalunya, Rosberg, who beat him to the world title in 2016, told SkyF1 that age could be a factor in Hamilton's challenges this year. 'Even if he's the greatest of all time, at some point you are going to get a little bit slower and that's age related," said Rosberg. 'And when you are 40, it's going to happen sooner rather than later." Hamilton's Ferrari teammate, Leclerc, was sixth and expressed positive surprise at his car's performance and potential. Hamilton maintained a stoic expression. When asked about his day, he said, 'Not fun. It's a beautiful place, the weather has been amazing, but no, not a good day." He added that he did not feel he was using his experience to motivate the team. 'I wouldn't say that. You just keep your head down and keep working away. You just don't give up. You keep going, you keep pushing." Hamilton, who has won the Spanish race a record six times, addressed speculation on Thursday about his working relationship with race engineer Riccardo Adami. 'There is a lot of speculation and most of it is BS," he told reporters. 'We have a great relationship. He is amazing to work with. He is a great guy, working so hard, as we both are. It is all noise and we are ignoring it." First Published:
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Hamilton determined to make Ferrari adventure work
BARCELONA: Lewis Hamilton was disappointed, but determined on Friday evening after a difficult day of practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, during which former team-mate Nico Rosberg suggested his age may be catching up with the seven-time world champion. Hamilton, who joined Ferrari this year, wound up 11th after second free practice and described his car as "not driveable", a description moderated by team boss Fred Vasseur who admitted "the comments on the radio were a bit extreme." As the 40-year-old Briton battled to drive his capricious car around the Circuit de Catalunha, Rosberg, who beat him to win the world title in 2016, told SkyF1 that age was likely to be a factor in his struggles this year. "Even if he's the greatest of all time, at some point you are going to get a little bit slower and that's age related," said Rosberg. "And when you are 40, it's going to happen sooner rather than later." Leclerc, Hamilton's Ferrari team-mate was sixth and said he was pleasantly surprised by his car's performance and potential. Hamilton maintained a stoical expression. Asked about his day, he said: "Not fun. It's a beautiful place, the weather has been amazing, but no, not a good day." He added that he did not feel he was using his experience to motivate the team. "I wouldn't say that. You just keep your head down and keep working away. You just don't give up. You keep going, you keep pushing." Rosberg had some sympathy for Hamilton. "If we can come to the worst car, it's the Ferrari," he said. "Oh my goodness! Poor Lewis Hamilton. That car is a handful. "I mean the rear is just so loose and snappy so even on the entry, Lewis had to fully steer out again to avoid binning. So, I really feel for him at the moment." Hamilton, who has won the Spanish race a record six times, on Thursday went to some length to end speculation claiming he had a difficult working relationship with his race engineer Riccardo Adami. "There is a lot of speculation and most of it is BS," he told reporters. "We have a great relationship. He is amazing to work with. He is a great guy, working so hard, as we both are. It is all noise and we are ignoring it." - AFP
Gulf Today
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Gulf Today
Piastri bounces back in second practice at Spanish GP
Series leader Oscar Piastri bounced back after being outpaced in opening practice to top the times for McLaren ahead of Mercedes' George Russell in Friday's second session at the Spanish Grand Prix. Piastri clocked a best lap of 1 minute 12.760 seconds to beat Russell by 0.286s after winding up fifth in FP1 when title rival and McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, who trails him by three points in the title race, was fastest. Four-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull was third, three-tenths adrift, ahead of Norris, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli in the second Mercedes. Local hero two-time champion Fernando Alonso was seventh for Aston Martin ahead of Alpine's Pierre Gasly and RB's rookies Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson. Oscar Piastri looks on during the practice in Montmelo, Barcelona, on Friday. AFP Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton struggled with his Ferrari to 11th, after taking third place earlier. Neither session offered evidence of any changes in performance, following the introduction of a new rule restricting front wing flexibility. On a hot afternoon at the Circuit de Catalunya, Leclerc was first out on mediums, hoping to maintain Ferrari's improvement in Monaco, but instead found it difficult to stay with the pace-setting McLarens. Mercedes had clearly improved their set-up since a poor showing in FP1 with Russell first and Antonelli fifth after 20 minutes. By contrast, Leclerc was down in eighth and Hamilton 11th having been fourth and third in the earlier session. McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri prepares to drive during the practice at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, Barcelona, on Friday. AFP Hamilton's largely disappointing form since joining Ferrari was a hot topic again prompted by his former Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg, the 2016 champion, who suggested, on SkyF1, that his age was a factor. 'Even if he's the greatest of all time, at some point you are going to get a little bit slower and that's age related,' said Rosberg. 'And when you are 40, it's going to happen sooner rather than later. 'Even a tenth makes a huge difference in this sport especially if you are up against some of the greatest from the new generation - namely Charles Leclerc, who is one of the absolute best qualifiers.' Hamilton, adrift in 11th, complained his Ferrari was 'not driveable' before the high-fuel runs ended a session of few surprises or incidents. Agencies
NDTV
3 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Lewis Hamilton Determined To Make Ferrari Adventure Work
Lewis Hamilton was disappointed, but determined on Friday evening after a difficult day of practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, during which former team-mate Nico Rosberg suggested his age may be catching up with the seven-time world champion. Hamilton, who joined Ferrari this year, wound up 11th after second free practice and described his car as "not driveable", a description moderated by team boss Fred Vasseur who admitted "the comments on the radio were a bit extreme". As the 40-year-old Briton battled to drive his capricious car around the Circuit de Catalunha, Rosberg, who beat him to win the world title in 2016, told SkyF1 that age was likely to be a factor in his struggles this year. "Even if he's the greatest of all time, at some point you are going to get a little bit slower and that's age related," said Rosberg. "And when you are 40, it's going to happen sooner rather than later." Leclerc, Hamilton's Ferrari team-mate was sixth and said he was pleasantly surprised by his car's performance and potential. Hamilton maintained a stoical expression. Asked about his day, he said: "Not fun. It's a beautiful place, the weather has been amazing, but no, not a good day." He added that he did not feel he was using his experience to motivate the team. "I wouldn't say that. You just keep your head down and keep working away. You just don't give up. You keep going, you keep pushing." Rosberg had some sympathy for Hamilton. "If we can come to the worst car, it's the Ferrari," he said. "Oh my goodness! Poor Lewis Hamilton. That car is a handful. "I mean the rear is just so loose and snappy so even on the entry, Lewis had to fully steer out again to avoid binning. So, I really feel for him at the moment." Hamilton, who has won the Spanish race a record six times, on Thursday went to some length to end speculation claiming he had a difficult working relationship with his race engineer Riccardo Adami. "There is a lot of speculation and most of it is BS," he told reporters. "We have a great relationship. He is amazing to work with. He is a great guy, working so hard, as we both are. It is all noise and we are ignoring it." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
The Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Hamilton determined to make Ferrari adventure work
LEWIS HAMILTON was disappointed, but determined on Friday evening after a difficult day of practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, during which former team-mate Nico Rosberg suggested his age may be catching up with the seven-time world champion. Hamilton, who joined Ferrari this year, wound up 11th after second free practice and described his car as 'not driveable', a description moderated by team boss Fred Vasseur who admitted 'the comments on the radio were a bit extreme'. As the 40-year-old Briton battled to drive his capricious car around the Circuit de Catalunha, Rosberg, who beat him to win the world title in 2016, told SkyF1 that age was likely to be a factor in his struggles this year. 'Even if he's the greatest of all time, at some point you are going to get a little bit slower and that's age related,' said Rosberg. 'And when you are 40, it's going to happen sooner rather than later.' Leclerc, Hamilton's Ferrari team-mate was sixth and said he was pleasantly surprised by his car's performance and potential. Hamilton maintained a stoical expression. Asked about his day, he said: 'Not fun. It's a beautiful place, the weather has been amazing, but no, not a good day.' He added that he did not feel he was using his experience to motivate the team. 'I wouldn't say that. You just keep your head down and keep working away. You just don't give up. You keep going, you keep pushing.' Rosberg had some sympathy for Hamilton. 'If we can come to the worst car, it's the Ferrari,' he said. 'Oh my goodness! Poor Lewis Hamilton. That car is a handful. 'I mean the rear is just so loose and snappy so even on the entry, Lewis had to fully steer out again to avoid binning. So, I really feel for him at the moment.' Hamilton, who has won the Spanish race a record six times, on Thursday went to some length to end speculation claiming he had a difficult working relationship with his race engineer Riccardo Adami. 'There is a lot of speculation and most of it is BS,' he told reporters. 'We have a great relationship. He is amazing to work with. He is a great guy, working so hard, as we both are. It is all noise and we are ignoring it.'
