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Lewis Hamilton ‘Excited’ But What Lies Ahead At Ferrari? | Formula 1 News
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Lewis Hamilton ‘Excited’ But What Lies Ahead At Ferrari? | Formula 1 News

[ad_1] Despite years of speculation it still came as a bombshell when the news filtered through that Lewis Hamilton would be switching from Mercedes at the end of the coming season to drive for Ferrari, that most iconic of racing stables. Hamilton said that he was "excited" and that the "time was right" for a move but the question remains whether his gamble, announced on Thursday, will pay off on the track. It is a move that echoes his decision to jump from McLaren, where he had won the 2008 drivers' title, before the 2013 season. "This is unreal! Biggest driver move shock since... Lewis...
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Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton Leaving Mercedes For Ferrari In 2025 | Formula 1 News
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Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton Leaving Mercedes For Ferrari In 2025 | Formula 1 News

[ad_1] Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will make a surprise switch to Ferrari next year, after Mercedes announced Thursday he would leave the team at the end of the 2024 season.  "The time is right for me to take this step and I'm excited to be taking on a new challenge," said Hamilton. Ferrari subsequently confirmed the arrival of the 39-year-old Briton, who is due to partner their current driver Charles Leclerc. "Ferrari is pleased to announce that Lewis Hamilton will be joining the team in 2025, on a multi-year contract," the Italian team said in a statement. Hamil...
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Joy In Michael Schumacher Household 10 Years After F1 Great’s Skiing Accident. Reason Is… | Formula 1 News
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Joy In Michael Schumacher Household 10 Years After F1 Great’s Skiing Accident. Reason Is… | Formula 1 News

[ad_1] Last month, it was the 10th anniversary of Michael Schumacher's skiing accident. On December 29, 2013, Schumacher suffered a life-threatening injury while skiing in the French ski resort of Meribel. Michael Schumacher, a seven time former world champion, suffered severe brain injuries during the accident. The 54-year-old has been residing privately in Switzerland, and details about his health have been kept confidential. He has not made any public appearance since the accident and there remains speculations about his health. However, there is some good news from the Schumacher household.According to reports in European Media Michael Schumacher's daughter Gina will get married to her 27-year-old boyfriend Iain Bethke later this year.  According to Sports Illustrated, the wedding ce...
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Lewis Hamilton Ends Drought To Claim Record Pole In Hungary | Formula 1 News
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Lewis Hamilton Ends Drought To Claim Record Pole In Hungary | Formula 1 News

[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton claimed his first pole position since 2021 after edging Max Verstappen in qualifying on Saturday for the Hungarian Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion ended a barren run stretching back 33 races by claiming a record-increasing 104th pole of his career and his record ninth at the Hungaroring circuit. His success with a last-gasp lap was greeted with cheers by the crowd and ended defending double world champion Verstappen's run of five straight poles for Red Bull."I didn't expect this, for us to be fighting for pole position here this weekend," said a hoarse and emotional Hamilton, who had described his car as being "at its worst" on Friday."But hats off to the team. They've done a fantastic job" added Hamilton, back on the front of the grid for the first time s...
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Lewis Hamilton Heads George Russell As Mercedes Duo Top Opening Practice | Formula 1 News
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Lewis Hamilton Heads George Russell As Mercedes Duo Top Opening Practice | Formula 1 News

[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of his Mercedes team-mate George Russell in Friday's opening practice at this weekend's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the 'silver arrows' continuing where they left off after a one-two triumph in Sao Paulo last Sunday. Returning to the scene of his acrimonious and controversial defeat by Max Verstappen of Red Bull in last year's title-deciding race, Hamilton produced a best lap in one minute and 26.633 seconds to outpace Russell by 0.220 seconds.On a hot day with temperatures touching 34 degrees Celsius at the Yas Marina Circuit, Charles Leclerc was third for Ferrari ahead of the Red Bulls of Sergio Perez and Liam Lawson, the young New Zealander standing in for two-time world champion Max Verstappen.It was a convincing performance by the...
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