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Lewis Hamilton has clarified his comments regarding reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel. Hamilton had been quoted as saying that he felt for the fans, comparing Vettel's dominance to that of Michael Schumacher between 2000 and 2004. "Read some of the stories/reports of my comments on Seb," Hamilton posted on his official Twitter account. "[I] feel the need to clarify my thoughts. Seb is great champion!!" "Not only that, he is a great human being who is funny and humble. Deserves all the success he is […]
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton says he feels sorry for fans amid a period of dominance by Sebastian Vettel. Vettel has won the previous four races and could clinch his fourth successive title at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. Hamilton compared Vettel's dominance to that of Michael Schumacher. The German won five successive titles between 2000 and 2004 and only once was the title decided at the final round of the season. "He has won already unless he doesn't finish the rest of the races, and […]
Replacing Michael Schumacher with Lewis Hamilton was the right thing for Mercedes. That is the claim not only of F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, but also the German team's own Niki Lauda. A year ago, Lauda was instrumental in convincing Lewis Hamilton to leave McLaren and replace the seven time world champion, Schumacher. "It was the right decision to sign Lewis," Ecclestone told Germany's Auto Bild. "He woke the team up. And he can push the other driver (Nico Rosberg) in a way Michael couldn't […]
Kimi Raikkonen's departure is a "terrible loss" for Lotus, and could cost the Enstone based team some sponsorship. That is the view of former F1 driver Mika Salo, referring to fellow Finn Raikkonen's decision to switch to Ferrari next year, apparently for money reasons. "Kimi's move is a terrible loss for Lotus," Salo told the MTV3 broadcaster. "His market value is much higher than Grosjean's, so they (Lotus) will probably have some explaining to do to the sponsors." On the other hand, there have been […]
Ferrari has put together a potentially "explosive" driver lineup for 2014, according to former team champion Michael Schumacher. The great German, who became F1's most successful driver ever by delivering five consecutive titles to the Maranello team last decade, was referring to the appointment of Kimi Raikkonen to be current 'number 1' Fernando Alonso's new teammate. Schumacher, who at the end of 2006 was pushed into his first retirement when Ferrari signed Raikkonen, said of the 2014 pairing: "For motor sport fans it will certainly […]
The only way Sebastian Vettel can stop Italian fans from booing him is by joining Ferrari. That is the claim of Michael Schumacher, who on the one hand was the beloved hero of the Italian 'tifosi', delivering five consecutive titles until 2004. On the other hand, Schumacher is the friend and former mentor of German countryman Vettel, whose reception on the Monza podium last Sunday displeased even Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo. "Thanks to the fans who are fantastic," Montezemolo said at the Frankfurt motor […]
Felipe Massa has confirmed that he will leave Ferrari at the end of the 2013 season. Massa, 32, has raced for the team since 2006. He came within a point of winning the title in 2008. "From 2014 I will no longer be driving for Ferrari," the driver said in a post on Instagram and Twitter. "I would like to thank the team for all the victories and incredible moments experienced together. "Thank you also to my wife and all of my family, to my […]
Flavio Briatore insists Fernando Alonso will not be worried if Kimi Raikkonen is signed by Ferrari for 2014. As the long and sillier-than-usual driver 'silly-season' finally looks set to draw to a close, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said at Monza he is now poised to decide the famous Italian team's next lineup. "We will take a decision in the next days, and we haven't taken any kind of a decision yet," he said on Saturday. Undoubtedly, the frontrunners to be Spaniard Alonso's teammate next […]
Chicane, high speed and a podium that hangs over the circuit. It's time for the Italian Grand Prix
Michael Schumacher thinks it is possible his record haul of seven world titles can be matched by fellow German Sebastian Vettel. Earlier this week, the Spanish sports daily Marca quoted Vettel as saying comparisons between himself and his former mentor Schumacher are "ridiculous". "I have three titles, which is nothing compared to seven," he said. "Beating his record is not something that can happen in the next couple of years, so I don't even think about it," the Red Bull driver added. "I have had […]
La Source, Eau Rouge, Raidillon, Pouhon, Blanchimont, Bus Stop and a plethora of unhealthy snacks. Yes, it's time for the Belgian Grand Prix
Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn says Nico Rosberg's form in 2013 has altered views on how Michael Schumacher performed during his Formula 1 comeback. Schumacher claimed a podium during his three year comeback but Brawn believes Rosberg's pace relative to Lewis Hamilton provides a new insight into Schumacher's time with Mercedes. "Lewis brings a great reference to the team and is a great driver, someone whose raw ability you know is at the very top," Brawn told Autosport. "I think it was a little unfortunate […]