Hamilton rolls back the years on Mercedes farewell in Abu Dhabi Lewis Hamilton was delighted to finish on a high after he defied starting from the back end of the grid to pip teammate George Russell to fourth place in his final race for Mercedes. Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to ensure McLaren held off Ferrari and won their first Formula 1 [...]
‘I’m not going to apologise’: Emotional Hamilton braces for Mercedes farewell Sport Lewis Hamilton admits he has struggled to control his emotions this season as he prepares to bring the curtain down on a glittering 12-year stay at Mercedes. The 39-year-old, who signed a deal to join Ferrari from 2025 ahead of the season, has won six of his seven world championships with the Silver Arrows but [...]
Lewis Hamilton move can complete Ferrari F1 love affair Sport When Lewis Hamilton rounds the final corner at the Yas Marina Circuit on lap 58 of the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix on Sunday, it’ll be an epochal moment for the Mercedes driver. For in all likelihood the British driver will have completed his 246th race for the Silver Arrows, and his 356th race [...]
Champ Verstappen wins in Qatar as Hamilton endures more misery December 1, 2024 Max Verstappen followed up securing his fourth world championship by winning a chaotic Qatar Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton suffered another miserable race on Sunday. In his penultimate Mercedes appearance, seven-time world champion Hamilton was penalised twice by the stewards and said his car was “broken” as he finished down in 12th spot in a [...]
‘A bit messy’: Verstappen proud to win fourth title despite Red Bull crisis November 24, 2024 Max Verstappen has hailed his fourth Formula 1 drivers’ championship as his most impressive yet after sealing the title with two races to spare in Las Vegas. The Dutchman had to overcome a crisis at Red Bull which saw team principal Christian Horner accused of inappropriate behaviour, design mastermind Adrian Newey leave and rivals McLaren [...]
Wolff riles rival Horner again by talking up Verstappen Mercedes move August 29, 2024 Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has risked further riling Red Bull rival Christian Horner by admitting to ongoing talks with their world champion driver Max Verstappen. Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull until 2028 but has discussed a switch to Mercedes with Wolff this season amid turbulence at the Austrian-owned team. Horner appeared [...]
Sailing’s coming home? Behind the scenes at Ineos Britannia’s bid for America’s Cup August 28, 2024 Talking to a cyclor called Shrek wasn’t top of the to-do list when City A.M. was given access to the Ineos Britannia base in Barcelona ahead of the 37th America’s Cup. The iconic sailing contest, which starts in earnest on Thursday, dates back to 1851 when it was hosted in Britain, won by our friends [...]
F1 Driver Standings after Russell disqualified and Hamilton wins at Spa July 28, 2024 Lewis Hamilton won his second F1 race in three races after teammate George Russell was disqualified over the weight of his car. Having started sixth on the grid, Russell claimed his second win of the season in Belgium from Lewis Hamilton and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri – who was closing with great speed in the dying [...]
Hamilton emotional after incredible British Grand Prix win at Silverstone July 7, 2024 An emotional Lewis Hamilton admitted he didn’t know if he’d ever win another race with Mercedes after he came home victorious with a ninth British Grand Prix success at Silverstone yesterday. The 39-year-old Brit finished ahead of fellow countryman Lando Norris and defending world champion Max Verstappen after pole sitter and Mercedes teammate George Russell [...]
F1 Driver Standings as Russell wins shock Austria Grand Prix June 30, 2024 George Russell was the surprise winner of the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday after F1 champion Max Verstappen and Lando Norris collided in the late stages to hand the Brit his first win since 2022. Verstappen looked to be in course for a comfortable win at the Red Bull ring but a poor pit stop [...]