Lewis Hamilton posts fastest time in 1st practice at F1 opener
The new regulations for 2017 allowed for wider tires with more grip and durability, greater aerodynamics, bigger fuel loads and increased downforce.
Mar 24, 2017, 10:04 AM IST
Australian GP: Lewis Hamilton calls for more women in 'dude' dominated paddock
Hamilton won 10 of 21 races last season, including the last four in succession, but was still runner-up behind German champion Rosberg, who has been replaced by former Williams driver Valtteri Bottas.
Mar 23, 2017, 16:19 PM IST
Three time World Champion Lewis Hamilton says F1 must embrace social media
Hamilton believes sports like football, the NBA and the NFL harness social media "a lot better" and says allowing drivers to use it more freely would help attract new fans to the sport
Wanted Vijay Mallya appears in UK for launch of Force India F1 car
Businessman Vijay Mallya, who is wanted in India for Rs 9,000 crore loan default, was on Wednesday seen at an event in UK promoting a new Formula One car launched by his team Sahara Force India.
Feb 22, 2017, 23:12 PM IST
End of an era: 86-year-old Bernie Ecclestone replaced as Formula One chief by Chase Carey
Liberty Media president and CEO Greg Maffei said Carey, 62, would lead the business from now on and thanked Ecclestone for his "tremendous success" in transforming Formula One into a $1 billion business.
Jan 24, 2017, 09:21 AM IST
Michael Schumacher's health remains private matter: Manager Sabine Kehm
Schumacher suffered a serious ski accident on December 29, 2013 in the French Alps, after which he spent several months in a coma in a hospital.
Dec 18, 2016, 00:41 AM IST
Nico Rosberg's successor's name not to be announced before January 2017: Mercedes
The delay will ramp up speculation about who will take the vacant seat alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes following world champion Rosberg`s shock retirement earlier this month.
Dec 16, 2016, 10:07 AM IST
Lewis Hamilton hails 'champion' Nico Rosberg's 'well-deserved' title
The three-time world champion Briton took to Twitter on Wednesday to ease any lingering tension between the two men.
Dec 01, 2016, 09:36 AM IST
Lewis Hamilton finds support in Red Bull chief Christian Horner in Mercedes row
Hamilton`s gamesmanship was questioned by his employees after he twice rejected team instructions to speed up as Rosberg came under threat from Ferrari`s Sebastian Vettel.
Nov 29, 2016, 10:29 AM IST
Negotiations are ongoing on with Singapore for long-term deal: Bernie Ecclestone
Ecclestone has described Formula One`s first night race, which started in 2008 and snakes past Singapore landmarks, as a "crown jewel" of the sport.
Nov 22, 2016, 15:55 PM IST
After Ron Dennis exit, McLaren appoint Zak Brown as executive director
Brown, who previously worked with McLaren on sponsorship deals, said in a statement issued Monday: "I`m immensely proud to be joining McLaren Technology Group.
Nov 22, 2016, 08:58 AM IST
Bernie Ecclestone says Singapore wants to drop F1 race: Report
Ticket sales have dropped in Malaysia as well, with TV viewership the lowest this year. Authorities and organisers of the Kuala Lumpur Grand Prix are considering halting the race after the contract ends in 2018.
Nov 21, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
Brazilian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton wins chaotic race, Nico Rosberg comes second
Dutch teenager Max Verstappen though produced arguably the most stunning performance of the day -- if not the season -- when he recovered from falling back to 16th after a late tyre change to claim third place with a series of daring passes in the final laps.
Nov 14, 2016, 08:59 AM IST
Brazilian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton edges past Nico Rosberg to claim pole position
The three-time world champion clocked a best lap in one minute and 10.736 seconds to pip Rosberg by 0.102 seconds as the pair duelled in the final seconds of a tense session.
Nov 13, 2016, 12:40 PM IST
Donald Trump's triumph: Sergio Perez dumps sponsor for mocking Mexicans after US Elections' result
Force India driver Perez said he was ending his association with the brand which had only began sponsoring him this month.
Nov 10, 2016, 23:56 PM IST
F1: Difficult to take away top spot from Nico Rosberg, says Lewis Hamilton
British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton said edging past his Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg to claim a fourth world title will not be easy given the 26 points he trails the German with three races to go.
Oct 28, 2016, 20:52 PM IST
United States Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton keeps title bid alive with US win
Hamilton had revealed concerns before the race about his engine -- fitted overnight Friday with a new fuel injection system -- but on a near-perfect warm autumn afternoon in Texas he made a clean getaway when the lights went out.
Oct 24, 2016, 09:36 AM IST
US Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton in spotlight as title chase enters home straight
Rosberg, also 31, has the luxury, however, of knowing that he does not have to win again this season to clinch his first world title. Four second-place finishes behind Hamilton will be enough.
Oct 20, 2016, 10:09 AM IST
After triggering a media spat in Japan, Lewis Hamilton to face more questions in Austin
The 31-year-old was upset after journalists took to social media to criticise his behaviour and he blocked some British Formula One reporters on Twitter.
Oct 19, 2016, 09:18 AM IST
Nico Rosberg wins Japanese Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton finishes third after terrible start
The one-three finish for the pair meant that Mercedes secured the Constructors` Championship for the third successive season.
Oct 09, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
