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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.

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.

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 takes pole in Canadian GP

Hamilton takes pole in Canadian GP

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

World championship leader Lewis Hamilton took pole position for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix after pipping BMW-Sauber's Robert Kubica with the last lap of qualifying on Saturday.

Hamilton wins season-opening Australian GP

Hamilton wins season-opening Australian GP

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Lewis Hamilton's world championship defence got off to a flying start on Sunday with a crushing victory for Mercedes in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as Formula One rivals succumbed to a farcical rash of reliability problems.

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.

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.

Happy Hamilton is a home winner again

Happy Hamilton is a home winner again

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton soaked up the energy of a roaring home crowd to win the British Grand Prix.

'Devastating to think that in 2023 we're still seeing these things'

'Devastating to think that in 2023 we're still seeing these things'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Lewis Hamilton said Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr as 'incredibly brave' for his response to racist insults in Spain.

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 puts points first in Japan

Hamilton puts points first in Japan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

Lewis Hamilton will curb his natural attacking instincts at the Japanese Grand Prix in order to strengthen his grip on the Formula One world championship.

Hamilton wins Belgian GP to take title lead

Hamilton wins Belgian GP to take title lead

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won a chaotic and thrilling Belgian Grand Prix to seize back the Formula One championship lead from Red Bull's Mark Webber on Sunday.

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.

Finn offering no friendly help to Hamilton

Finn offering no friendly help to Hamilton

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

If Lewis Hamilton wins the Formula One drivers championship this season, it will not be thanks to McLaren teammate Heikki Kovalainen - not yet in any case.

Hamilton to act in Disney film 'Cars2'

Hamilton to act in Disney film 'Cars2'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Former Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is going to appear in the forthcoming Disney animated film 'Cars 2'.

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

Hamilton expects a close season, a 'best v best' duel with Vettel

Hamilton expects a close season, a 'best v best' duel with Vettel

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Lewis Hamilton lost a battle but regained a rival after Sebastian Vettel won Sunday's Australian season-opener for Ferrari.

Hamilton wants Indian Grand Prix in winter

Hamilton wants Indian Grand Prix in winter

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

Lewis Hamilton does not fancy racing in hot and humid conditions and the reigning Formula One world champion believes it would make sense to schedule the 2011 Indian Grand Prix in the winter.

Hamilton rues Monza mistake

Hamilton rues Monza mistake

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton made the wrong call in qualifying and ended up fifth on the Italian Grand Prix starting grid on Saturday.

Hamilton crashes out of Belgian Grand Prix

Hamilton crashes out of Belgian Grand Prix

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton crashed out of the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix Sunday, bringing out the safety car.

Hamilton on pole for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Hamilton on pole for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix on pole position with Red Bull's Australian Mark Webber also on the front row.

Formula 1: Hamilton wins Spanish GP, Vettel second

Formula 1: Hamilton wins Spanish GP, Vettel second

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The Mercedes driver's 55th career win was hard-fought and tense, however, with Ferrari's Vettel seizing the lead at the start and in the hunt all the way to the finish as the tyre strategies played out.

Hamilton extends McLaren contract to end of 2012

Hamilton extends McLaren contract to end of 2012

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

No financial details were given. Briton Hamilton, 23, was championship runner-up in his rookie season last year with four wins for the Mercedes-powered team.

McLaren keep the door open for Hamilton return

McLaren keep the door open for Hamilton return

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

There is a notable precedent for Lewis Hamilton, with four times world champion Alain Prost starting his Formula One career at McLaren in 1980 before moving to Renault for three years and then returning to win titles.

Massa beats Hamilton for Valencia pole

Massa beats Hamilton for Valencia pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

Ferrari's Felipe Massa put his Hungarian nightmare behind him on Saturday by beating title rival Lewis Hamilton to pole position at the European Grand Prix in Valencia. The 27-year-old Brazilian mastered Formula One's newest street circuit with a lap of 1:38.989 seconds to chalk up his fourth pole of the season and 13th of his career.

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.

Hamilton only two behind Schumacher as he wins 5th F1 title

Hamilton only two behind Schumacher as he wins 5th F1 title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'I'm so grateful for everyone who helped me be here, to raise the bar and lift the cup'

Hamilton and Rosberg given more freedom to race

Hamilton and Rosberg given more freedom to race

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton and team mate Nico Rosberg will be given more freedom to race each other this season, Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff said on Friday.

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.'

Can Hamilton catch up with British F1 legend Jackie Stewart?

Can Hamilton catch up with British F1 legend Jackie Stewart?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Jackie Stewart, Britain's only triple Formula One world champion, knows his record is on borrowed time after Lewis Hamilton's storming victory in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.

F1: Hamilton beats the elements to seize pole in wet Hungary

F1: Hamilton beats the elements to seize pole in wet Hungary

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The Briton's Finnish team mate Valtteri Bottas will line up alongside on the front row of the starting grid with Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel behind them.

Hamilton roars to 53 point lead over Rosberg

Hamilton roars to 53 point lead over Rosberg

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Lewis Hamilton enjoyed an utterly dominant Italian Grand Prix victory on Sunday to take a 53-point lead in the Formula One championship after Mercedes team mate and closest rival Nico Rosberg retired with his engine in flames.

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.

US Grand Prix PHOTOS: Hamilton races to victory No 10 at 'home'

US Grand Prix PHOTOS: Hamilton races to victory No 10 at 'home'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Lewis Hamilton's father always told him to 'drive like you stole it' but there was never any question about who owned Sunday's US Grand Prix.

Leclerc wins pole in Austria; Hamilton handed grid penalty

Leclerc wins pole in Austria; Hamilton handed grid penalty

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Red Bull's Max Verstappen, last year's winner at his team's home circuit, qualified third.

'Hamilton can match Schumacher'

'Hamilton can match Schumacher'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

McLaren's Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton can go on to match or even surpass Michael Schumacher's record of seven world titles, according to new team principal Martin Whitmarsh. Whitmarsh said Hamilton, who won the title by a single point despite winning fewer races than Ferrari's Brazilian Felipe Massa, is determined to win the title again to show that he is a worthy champion.

Ferrari president criticises Hamilton

Ferrari president criticises Hamilton

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo praised McLaren driver Fernando Alonso after he lost his world title by just one point to the Italian team's Kimi Raikkonen.

Austrian GP: Norris survives Piastri charge to revive title bid

Austrian GP: Norris survives Piastri charge to revive title bid

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix and revived his Formula One title bid after fending off championship-leading McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri under race-long pressure on Sunday.

F1: How Hamilton dominated race to win Spanish GP

F1: How Hamilton dominated race to win Spanish GP

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The win also set a record, one that Hamilton had previously shared with seven times champion Michael Schumacher, of 41 wins from pole position.

Error-prone Hamilton gets it wrong but still stretches lead

Error-prone Hamilton gets it wrong but still stretches lead

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Before the start, Hamilton had spoken of Hungary fast becoming one of his favourite circuits.