F1 champion Lewis Hamilton takes to the skies in a jet fighter
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is exploring space in partnership with IWC Schaffhausen under Project Polaris. Inspired by missions such as Inspiration 4 and Polaris Dawn, Hamilton underwent rigorous astronaut training and experienced firsthand the physical demands of space travel. To commemorate the journey, he donned a custom-made IWC competition suit designed to mimic a real space suit. The suit proudly features his iconic number 44, symbolizing his "mission in space." For those who don’t know, IWC Schaffhausen is a renowned Swiss luxury watchmaker founded by American watchmaker and engineer Florentine Ariosto Jones. Jones) founded in 1868 Chris Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen, said: “Since Lewis Hamilton became an IWC brand ambassador in 2013, we have created a Many unforgettable moments and memories. Also read: F1 Qatar Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins as Ferrari and McLaren battle to Abu Dhabi “As his record-breaking era with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula OneTM Team comes to an end, we are pleased…
F1: Lewis Hamilton may test Ferrari F1-75 early
Ferrari is expected to give Lewis Hamilton his first test drive in the 2022 Ferrari F1-75 at the Fiorano test track next to its Maranello factory. Lewis Hamilton has exercised a release clause in his contract to prepare for the transition from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 F1 season. The seven-time world champion will make a change after 12 seasons with Mercedes. According to reports, while there are rumors that Ferrari could make his debut during the postseason Abu Dhabi test, Hamilton's contractual obligations with Mercedes include plans to represent title sponsor Petronas on December 10. Petronas has ruled out this option. Hamilton's first official drive in a Ferrari F1 car is currently scheduled to take place in January at the Ferrari Fiorano test track under Formula 1 testing rules, with the Brit likely to get behind the wheel of the 2022 Ferrari F1-75. Also read: F1 Mexican Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli replaces Lewis Hamilton in FP1 race The…
F1 Mexican Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli replaces Lewis
Mercedes teenager and Lewis Hamilton's future replacement Kimi Antonelli will return to the track for the second FP1 race of the season at the Mexican Grand Prix. Young Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli is set to compete in Formula 1 again. This weekend he will drive Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes in the first practice session of the Mexico City Grand Prix. Only 18 years old, Antonelli is being groomed as Hamilton's potential successor. As part of F1's rules to promote young talent, teams must provide two practice sessions per season for rookie drivers. Although Antonelli had a brief run at Monza earlier this year, his training sessions were cut short. Mexico City practice will be a valuable opportunity for Antonelli to gain more experience and prepare for his full-time F1 debut next season. Also read: F1 US GP: Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in COTA, Norris loses to Verstappen for third Andrea Kimi Antonelli said: “I’m looking forward to racing in FP1…
F1: Hamilton ‘enjoyed’ Dutch Grand Prix despite
Lewis Hamilton's Dutch Grand Prix ended with a mixture of hope and disappointment. The seven-time world champion made a strong comeback from 13th to eighth and felt he could have finished in the top five if not for a tough qualifying session. His team-mate George Russell was also surprised by Mercedes' drop in performance. Hamilton's aggressive two-stop strategy helped him move up to the top five and score four points. Despite starting nearly 10 places behind Russell, he finished just one place and a few seconds behind him, suggesting a better qualifying session could have been a better result. Hamilton's weekend was challenging from the start. He was eliminated in Q2 and should have started from 12th, but a grid penalty for impeding Sergio Perez in Q1 dropped him further down the order. Although he moved up a few places due to penalties for other drivers, his starting position ultimately limited his potential for a better result. Also read: F1:…
F1: Lewis Hamilton to appoint new race engineer for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton's long-time race engineer Pete Bonington has committed his future to Mercedes after being promoted to head of race engineering. Lewis Hamilton's departure from Mercedes for Ferrari at the end of the 2024 season marks the end of a storied partnership. A key question is what will become of his long-time race engineer, Pete "Bono" Bonington. After a decade of working together, during which he won numerous championships, Bonington has been promoted to head of race engineering at Mercedes. While Bonington will continue to work with Hamilton for the remainder of the 2024 season as he settles into his new role, his appointment also marks a significant shift within the team. Despite his new responsibilities, Bonington will remain involved in the engineering of the 2025 Mercedes drivers. His strong connection with the team dates back to his time at Honda in 2006, when he served as understudy to Andrew Shovlin and worked alongside Jenson Button. Hamilton's successor at Mercedes…
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