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Hamilton wins German Grand Prix

Hamilton wins German Grand Prix

Rediff.com20 Jul 2008

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won a thrilling German Grand Prix on Sunday to forge four points clear of Ferrari's Felipe Massa at the top of the Formula One championship.

Hamilton wins British Grand Prix

Hamilton wins British Grand Prix

Rediff.com6 Jul 2008

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton dominated a wet and chaotic British Grand Prix on Sunday to storm back to the top of the Formula One standings in front of his home fans.

Massa wins, Hamilton makes history

Massa wins, Hamilton makes history

Rediff.com15 Apr 2007

Lewis Hamilton became the first driver in Formula One history to finish all of his first three races on the podium.

'Drivers must not use the sport for personal agenda'

'Drivers must not use the sport for personal agenda'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Formula One drivers will need prior written permission from the sport's governing body to make "political, religious and personal statements"

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 35-year-old recently took part in a 'Black Lives Matter' march in London but said he was supporting racial equality rather than taking any political stance.

I haven't given up, Hamilton assures fans

I haven't given up, Hamilton assures fans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Briton raised eyebrows on Tuesday when he started an Instagram story, which disappeared after 24 hours, with some cryptic comments.

Hamilton hitches lift with buddy Button

Hamilton hitches lift with buddy Button

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton is certain the in-fighting affecting rivals Red Bull could never happen at McLaren despite teammate Jenson Button lying just behind him in second spot.

Rosberg helped Hamilton make his mind up

Rosberg helped Hamilton make his mind up

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Having got the better of seven times Formula One World champion Michael Schumacher, Nico Rosberg is hardly quaking in his racing boots at the prospect of teaming up with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.

Monaco offers Hamilton his best chance yet

Monaco offers Hamilton his best chance yet

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Words and hats may have to be eaten along with the usual canapes and caviar if Lewis Hamilton wins the glamour race of the Formula One season in Monaco this weekend.

Hamilton storms to pole position in Singapore

Hamilton storms to pole position in Singapore

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton continued his surge in the second half of the season by nailing down pole position for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix with a stirring drive around the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Saturday.

Hamilton crashes but still quickest in Canada

Hamilton crashes but still quickest in Canada

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton crashed into the tyre wall but still stayed top of the timesheets after a rain-lashed Canadian Grand Prix practice on Friday.

F1: Hamilton opens 40-point lead with Singapore GP triumph

F1: Hamilton opens 40-point lead with Singapore GP triumph

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Hamilton held off a mid-race challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen to register a record-equalling fourth triumph at the floodlit Marina Bay Street Circuit track, while Vettel finished third to slip further behind in the title race.

Can Hamilton equal Schumacher's F1 track record?

Can Hamilton equal Schumacher's F1 track record?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Given how well Hamilton drove last weekend to win the Styrian GP in Austria, few would bet against the British driver securing an eighth success

German Grand Prix: Hamilton hoping for rain; Vettel under pressure

German Grand Prix: Hamilton hoping for rain; Vettel under pressure

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Lewis Hamilton is hoping rain will come to the rescue as a Hockenheim heatwave threatens to dash Mercedes's hopes of a home German Grand Prix win on Sunday.

Here's why triple F1 world champ Hamilton is trying to go vegan

Here's why triple F1 world champ Hamilton is trying to go vegan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is trying to go vegan out of concern for the planet, love of animals and his own health.

Hamilton on pole for Mercedes in China

Hamilton on pole for Mercedes in China

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes on pole position for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with Kimi Raikkonen alongside for Lotus.

PIX: Norris holds off Verstappen to win wild Australian Grand Prix

PIX: Norris holds off Verstappen to win wild Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

McLaren's Lando Norris swept to victory in a wet and wild Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off defending champion Max Verstappen in a white-knuckle finish to a Formula One season-opener littered with crashes and safety cars.

Hamilton makes peace with McLaren

Hamilton makes peace with McLaren

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Lewis Hamilton has mended fences with McLaren a day after castigating his Formula One team for denying him a podium with their 'fricking terrible' pitstop strategy at the Australian Grand Prix.

Australian minister slams Hamilton after stunt

Australian minister slams Hamilton after stunt

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

A senior Australian transport official said Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton had put people's lives in danger when police stopped the Briton for a driving offence near the Albert Park circuit.

Vettel 'disgraced himself', says furious Hamilton

Vettel 'disgraced himself', says furious Hamilton

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Lewis Hamilton accused Formula One rival Sebastian Vettel of disgracing himself and deliberately driving into his car as a bitter clash between the two world championship rivals dominated Sunday's Grand Prix in Azerbaijan.

Hamilton crashes in first test with Mercedes

Hamilton crashes in first test with Mercedes

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Lewis Hamilton crashed his Mercedes on the 2008 world champion's first day of pre-season testing with his new Formula One team on Wednesday.

Formula One: Vettel wins Brazilian GP, Hamilton fourth

Formula One: Vettel wins Brazilian GP, Hamilton fourth

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Hamilton, who clinched his fourth world championship in Mexico two weeks ago, started from the pitlane after crashing in qualifying but led the race after 31 of 71 laps when others pitted.

Rosberg on pole, Hamilton on fire and last

Rosberg on pole, Hamilton on fire and last

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Formula One world championship leader Nico Rosberg took pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday while Mercedes team mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton was set to start last after his car caught fire.

F1 champion Hamilton can expect a quicker car in Austria

F1 champion Hamilton can expect a quicker car in Austria

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Six times world champion Lewis Hamilton can expect a quicker car when the Formula One season finally starts in Austria next month, with Mercedes promising plenty of updates. The W11 car unveiled in February has yet to race, with the season delayed since March by the COVID-19 pandemic, and team technical director James Allison said months' worth of improvements are in the pipeline.

Can F1 champ Hamilton keep up with Kardashians star?

Can F1 champ Hamilton keep up with Kardashians star?

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Lewis Hamilton is a perfect match for Kendall Jenner and wants to see them together.

Hamilton's Japan win to be probed

Hamilton's Japan win to be probed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Stewards summoned Lewis Hamilton after complaints about his erratic driving behind the safety car in a wet Japanese Grand Prix.

F1 PICS: Hamilton wins in Hungary to take back championship lead

F1 PICS: Hamilton wins in Hungary to take back championship lead

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday.

Hamilton's living the good life

Hamilton's living the good life

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he wants to see out his career with McLaren.

F1: Hamilton wins Austrian Grand Prix after last lap drama

F1: Hamilton wins Austrian Grand Prix after last lap drama

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday after a last-lap collision with Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg as they fought for the lead.

How reigning F1 champ Hamilton is spending downtime

How reigning F1 champ Hamilton is spending downtime

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'I'm excited to get back in, I really do miss it. This has been almost a blessing on one side because it gives you more appreciation for the things that you love and do.'

New milestone beckons for world champion Hamilton at Spa

New milestone beckons for world champion Hamilton at Spa

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Lewis Hamilton can become only the third driver to win 50 grands prix when Formula One returns from its month-long August break and gets back to business at Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.

Singapore GP: Hamilton wins after Vettel crashes out

Singapore GP: Hamilton wins after Vettel crashes out

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Sebastian Vettel's hopes of vaulting back into the overall Formula One world championship lead were wrecked by a first corner collision on the opening lap of the Singapore Grand Prix.

Glock heads Hamilton in Japan practice

Glock heads Hamilton in Japan practice

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Toyota's Timo Glock stole some limelight from championship leader Lewis Hamilton on Friday with the quickest time in free practice at the Japanese Grand Prix. Hamilton, who takes a seven-point lead over rival Felipe Massa into the weekend with three races left, was third fastest overall for McLaren, behind Renault's Fernando Alonso. Massa was fourth on the timesheets with Ferrari team mate Kimi Raikkonen fifth over the picturesque 4.563km Fuji Speedway circuit.

Rookie Hamilton now a contender

Rookie Hamilton now a contender

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

The 22-year-old Briton has transformed himself into a championship contender just three races into his Grand Prix career.

Hamilton penalty hearing on September 22

Hamilton penalty hearing on September 22

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

McLaren's attempt to reinstate Lewis Hamilton as Belgian Grand Prix winner will be heard by Formula One's court of appeal in Paris on September 22, the governing FIA said on Friday. Championship leader Hamilton was stripped of victory after race stewards at Spa ruled he had gained an advantage from cutting a chicane while challenging Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen for the lead.

Hamilton exceeds his wildest dreams

Hamilton exceeds his wildest dreams

Rediff.com18 Mar 2007

The 22-year-old Briton is the first to finish on the podium in his debut race since Jacques Villeneuve finished second in Melbourne 11 years ago.

Hamilton relaxed about hat-trick bid

Hamilton relaxed about hat-trick bid

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Successive wins at Silverstone and Hockenheim have left Lewis Hamilton feeling relaxed about his Hungarian Grand Prix chances, the Formula One championship leader said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters ahead of Friday's first two practice sessions at the Hungaroring, Hamilton said his victories in the British and German grands prix would help free his mind as he chased his first Formula One hat-trick.

Hamilton pips Vettel to Chinese GP pole

Hamilton pips Vettel to Chinese GP pole

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will start the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix from pole position after setting the fastest time in qualifying on Saturday.

Hamilton fights back after costly crash

Hamilton fights back after costly crash

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton suffered a costly crash in practice for the German Grand Prix Friday while rivals Ferrari and Red Bull showed off their speed.

Hamilton dominates Malaysia practice

Hamilton dominates Malaysia practice

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Lewis Hamilton put last weekend's problems behind him by going quickest in both practice sessions for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Friday as Red Bull's reliability issues continued to haunt them.