New Mercedes W15 data as potential Lewis Hamilton replacement named – F1 news round-up

It’s been yet another fast-paced day of F1 news as the countdown continues until the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, with Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton leading the way. How very 2020! Mercedes have scrutinised the data...

TECH WEEKLY: Why Mercedes' W15 cockpit shift isn't just about making Hamilton more comfortable

One of the most notable features of Mercedes’ 2024 challenger, the W15, is a cockpit position around 10cm further back than on the previous two cars. As illustrated here, this has been facilitated by a...

Ted Kravitz rejects Lewis Hamilton theory as Adrian Newey to Ferrari raised

Sky Sports pit-lane reporter Ted Kravitz has ruled out Adrian Newey joining Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari as the F1 design guru has rejected them plenty of times in the past. Ferrari have often tried to...

Ted Kravitz calls Mercedes’ ‘most exciting’ Lewis Hamilton replacement with Verstappen talent

Sky F1 pit-lane reporter Ted Kravitz says Andrea Kimi Antonelli is the “most exciting” option for Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton, a prospect who they view as the “next Max Verstappen or Charles Leclerc”. Following...

HAMILTON DIDN’T TELL PARENTS ABOUT FERRARI F1 SWITCH UNTIL ANNOUNCEMENT DAY

Lewis Hamilton did not tell his parents that he was leaving the Mercedes Formula 1 team to join Ferrari in 2025 until the day of the shock announcement. News emerged on the morning of 1...

Hamilton says elements of Mercedes’ preparation ‘the best I’ve ever seen’ after 2024 testing

Lewis Hamilton has heaped praise on the Mercedes workforce for their efforts over the winter and at last week’s pre-season test in Bahrain, which he described as “massively encouraging” for the team. Once F1’s dominant...

‘A tall order’ – Martin Brundle raises Lewis Hamilton doubts over Ferrari title success

While Lewis Hamilton will win races with Ferrari, restoring title-winning glory to Maranello will be a “tall order”, believes former Formula 1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle. Hamilton ensured a very early start to the...

Ted Kravitz reveals ‘personal theory’ behind Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari

Sky F1’s pit-lane reporter Ted Kravitz has shared his “personal theory” that Lewis Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari was inspired by his admiration for Ayrton Senna. Hamilton announced earlier this month that he will leave...

HAMILTON: DIVERSITY PUSH A PRIORITY IN FERRARI F1 TALKS

Lewis Hamilton says he will continue his diversity push at the Ferrari Formula 1 team in 2025 after making a difference at his current Mercedes squad. Throughout his 12-year tenure at Mercedes, Hamilton increasingly ramped up his efforts...