News for 'Lewis Hamilton'

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

F1 pit lane tales: Hamilton's mind is his own business

F1 pit lane tales: Hamilton's mind is his own business

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Title-chasing Lewis Hamilton has ruled out enlisting the services of a sports psychologist even if his Mercedes Formula One bosses have consulted one in their quest to make the championship-leading team even stronger.

Hamilton sees a kindred spirit in Kovalainen

Hamilton sees a kindred spirit in Kovalainen

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Lewis Hamilton expects McLaren to be a far more harmonious team now that Heikki Kovalainen has replaced Fernando Alonso.

New McLaren for birthday boy Hamilton

New McLaren for birthday boy Hamilton

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Lewis Hamilton celebrated his 23rd birthday on Monday by showing off the car that McLaren hope will take him to the Formula One title as the youngest champion this season.

Hamilton storms to Malaysia pole, Vettel last on grid

Hamilton storms to Malaysia pole, Vettel last on grid

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes stormed to pole position with a scorching lap in qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix as title rival Sebastian Vettel was left stranded in the garage and will start dead last.

Hamilton faces key test at revamped Fuji

Hamilton faces key test at revamped Fuji

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The 22-year-old, bidding to become the first rookie world champion, needs to beat his McLaren team mate and double world champion Fernando Alonso at a circuit he has never even seen before.

F1 pitlane tales: Hamilton in 'shock'; Vettle puzzled

F1 pitlane tales: Hamilton in 'shock'; Vettle puzzled

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Lewis Hamilton was 'shocked' with the pace of Mercedes after notching a record-extending eighth pole position at the Australian Grand Prix ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas as they thrashed their Formula One rivals in qualifying on Saturday.

Pre-season testing: Hamilton top as Vettel calls off sick

Pre-season testing: Hamilton top as Vettel calls off sick

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Lewis Hamilton did 94 laps of Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya on the soft C2 compound in a sunny afternoon session

Spanish GP: Rosberg gutted after colliding with teammate Hamilton

Spanish GP: Rosberg gutted after colliding with teammate Hamilton

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has admitted he is feeling extremely gutted after his collision with teammate Lewis Hamilton at Spanish Grand Prix, which ended his seven-race winning streak.

Hamilton takes first pole at Canadian GP

Hamilton takes first pole at Canadian GP

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

The 22-year-old McLaren rookie produced a superb final lap to pip team mate and double world champion Fernando Alonso to the top slot in only the sixth Grand Prix of his career.

F1 PHOTOS: Vettel wins in Hungary to stretch lead over Hamilton

F1 PHOTOS: Vettel wins in Hungary to stretch lead over Hamilton

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

The German, taking his fourth win of the season, took the chequered flag 0.9 seconds ahead of Kimi Raikkonen with Hamilton finishing fourth after sportingly surrendering third place to team mate Valtteri Bottas on the last lap.

F1: 'Final warning' for Hamilton, Rosberg after Austria clash

F1: 'Final warning' for Hamilton, Rosberg after Austria clash

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff indicated that the potential sanctions are sufficiently draconian to make both think twice if not three times.

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The victory at Suzuka was the Dutch driver's 13th in 16 races this season and left him on the brink of a third world title.

F1: 'Off day' leaves Hamilton seeking his lost rhythm

F1: 'Off day' leaves Hamilton seeking his lost rhythm

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton blamed a rare 'off day' for an error-filled qualifying performance on Saturday at the Baku street circuit that hosts Azerbaijan's first grand prix.

Hamilton secures pole position in first Abu Dhabi

Hamilton secures pole position in first Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Lewis Hamilton put McLaren on pole position for the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday after a floodlit qualifying session at the glittering new Yas Marina circuit.

I did no wrong at Spa, says Hamilton

I did no wrong at Spa, says Hamilton

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Lewis Hamilton told a F1 appeal court that he had gained no advantage from a chicane-cutting controversy that cost him victory in this month's Belgian Grand Prix.

Verstappen takes Red Bull's 100th win in Formula One

Verstappen takes Red Bull's 100th win in Formula One

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

As impressive as those results have been, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner took the opportunity after the race to issue a scary warning that his team is capable of winning every grand prix this season.

How Hamilton can seal his fifth F1 title in Mexico...

How Hamilton can seal his fifth F1 title in Mexico...

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Lewis Hamilton feels a fifth Formula One title would be his proudest achievement and he wants to seal it by winning Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix.

Hamilton on pole for first time in 2009

Hamilton on pole for first time in 2009

Rediff.com22 Aug 2009

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton grabbed his first pole position of the season at the European Grand Prix on Saturday in an all-McLaren front row.

F1 Pit lane Tales: Hamilton says critical Rosberg trying to get 'headlines'

F1 Pit lane Tales: Hamilton says critical Rosberg trying to get 'headlines'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Lewis Hamilton has dismissed criticism from former Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg as the product of someone seeking "headlines".

Nothing changes for Rosberg even after Hamilton penalty

Nothing changes for Rosberg even after Hamilton penalty

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

'I still need to beat all the opposition and Lewis, always need to reckon with him because with a bit of luck and safety cars at the right moment there is no reason why he can't come from far back and through the grid'

F1: Hamilton claims Vettel broke the safety car re-start rules

F1: Hamilton claims Vettel broke the safety car re-start rules

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The Mercedes driver told reporters he would seek a clarification from race director Charlie Whiting ahead of the next race in Spain.

Mercedes could appeal against F1 title win after protests dismissed

Mercedes could appeal against F1 title win after protests dismissed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Mercedes could appeal against Max Verstappen's Formula One championship victory despite stewards dismissing the team's post-race protests on Sunday.

Hamilton v Vettel, the Formula One season so far

Hamilton v Vettel, the Formula One season so far

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Lewis Hamilton can clinch his fifth Formula One world championship at Sunday's US Grand Prix.

How Hamilton wants F1 to attract new fans in US

How Hamilton wants F1 to attract new fans in US

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Formula One should link up with mainstream American sports like basketball and football to reach new audiences in the United States, world champion Lewis Hamilton suggested.

Hamilton criticises governing body over F1 changes

Hamilton criticises governing body over F1 changes

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton criticised recent rule changes on Friday, saying it was hard to see how they would improve the sport for spectators.

Rosberg wins in Brazil to cut Hamilton's lead

Rosberg wins in Brazil to cut Hamilton's lead

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Germany's Nico Rosberg won the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday to end team mate Lewis Hamilton's run of five successive victories and cut the Briton's championship lead to 17 points with one race remaining.

Rosberg, Hamilton set for Singapore street fight

Rosberg, Hamilton set for Singapore street fight

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Mercedes team mates Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton renew their sometimes hostile rivalry on the floodlit streets of Singapore this weekend at a circuit where mistakes or collisions normally result in race retirement.

Sainz takes his first F1 pole at soggy Silverstone

Sainz takes his first F1 pole at soggy Silverstone

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Sainz took the first pole position of his Formula One career in a wet qualifying for the British Grand Prix

Verstappen takes crushing Styrian Grand Prix win

Verstappen takes crushing Styrian Grand Prix win

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Verstappen led from start to finish at Austria's Red Bull Ring, with seven-time world champion Hamilton second for Mercedes.

Hamilton vows to close the gap on Red Bull

Hamilton vows to close the gap on Red Bull

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

Lewis Hamilton is confident McLaren can close the gap on Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull after staging a stunning turnaround to finish second behind the world champion at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Hamilton to start F1 season under new management

Hamilton to start F1 season under new management

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton plans to start the Formula One season under new management after a year-long search for the right person to take care of his business affairs.

Hamilton holds the key to the F1 carousel

Hamilton holds the key to the F1 carousel

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Formula One heads for the bright lights of Singapore this weekend with the rumour mill sparking as it spins but the driver merry-go-round seemingly stalled until Lewis Hamilton makes his mind up about his future.

Hamilton may leave Britain to protect his privacy

Hamilton may leave Britain to protect his privacy

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

The F1 driver said he may have to leave Britain to protect his privacy amid a surge of interest in his sensational debut.

Hamilton a champion driver but not yet an F1 'great'

Hamilton a champion driver but not yet an F1 'great'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Lewis Hamilton can win his third Formula One world championship on Sunday but the Mercedes driver will have to wait a while longer before he can be truly hailed as one of the greats, according to Jackie Stewart.

Hamilton and Rosberg have moved on... it's just 'pure respect' for each other

Hamilton and Rosberg have moved on... it's just 'pure respect' for each other

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Triple Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton expressed 'pure respect' for Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg on Wednesday after the pair cleared the air following their Spanish Grand Prix collision.

F1: Verstappen on pole for Bahrain season-opener

F1: Verstappen on pole for Bahrain season-opener

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

World champion Max Verstappen took the first pole position of the Formula One season in Bahrain on Friday.

Hamilton blasts to US Grand Prix pole

Hamilton blasts to US Grand Prix pole

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Lewis Hamilton pulverised the track record to claim pole position on Saturday ahead of a US Grand Prix that could secure the Mercedes driver's fourth Formula One world championship.

I can still do it, says Hamilton

I can still do it, says Hamilton

Rediff.com7 Oct 2007

The 22-year-old McLaren driver needed to win or finish ahead of team mate Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen at the Chinese Grand Prix to win the world title but his race ended when he slid off the asphalt and into the gravel when approaching the pit lane.

Bahrain Grand Prix: Hamilton takes fourth pole in a row

Bahrain Grand Prix: Hamilton takes fourth pole in a row

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Lewis Hamilton continued his season's sweep of qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix.