Hamilton warns F1 drivers are sidelined in FIA power unit talks
Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 drivers have little influence in the coming discussions over the sport’s new power units, as the first races exposed problems that now need fixing.
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Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 drivers have little influence in the coming discussions over the sport’s new power units, as the first races exposed problems that now need fixing.
George Russell’s Japanese Grand Prix unraveled after a Mercedes power unit software bug, costing him track position and a likely podium as Kimi Antonelli capitalized on a well-timed pit stop.
Carlos Sainz says the FIA should not rely only on team feedback as it prepares to review the more controversial parts of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations ahead of Miami. The Williams driver argues that the sport’s closing speeds have become too extreme and that drivers need a real voice in the process.
Kimi Antonelli took his second Formula 1 victory at Suzuka after a race packed with strategy calls, safety-car timing, and plenty of wheel-to-wheel drama. Oscar Piastri finished second, while Charles Leclerc drove a standout race to claim third.
After a samurai sword lesson in Tokyo with Tetsuro Shimaguchi, Lewis Hamilton said the experience was incredible and revealed he hopes to one day own a sword from the Kill Bill movies.
Lewis Hamilton says the new super-clipping effect at the Japanese Grand Prix is problematic after onboard footage showed Max Verstappen losing nearly 50 kph while recharging his battery through 130R. Hamilton also flagged straight-line deployment and setup as areas Mercedes must fix.
Ferrari arrived in the first two races looking sprightly off the line, but Mercedes has still finished one and two. With Japan looming, can the Scuderia turn promising starts into a victory?
Juan Pablo Montoya thinks Lewis Hamilton's improved start to year with Ferrari could start to trouble teammate Charles Leclerc, as Hamilton ends his podium drought and closes in on the championship lead.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton were photographed together in Tokyo, fueling ongoing romance rumors after a string of recent public sightings.
Damon Hill says Lewis Hamilton looks refreshed after a solid start to 2026, with a maiden Ferrari podium in China and a better feel for the new cars helping his confidence.
After his China GP win, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli chatted with Jannik Sinner on Radio2. He said the start and final laps are the tensest, praised unexpected messages from Lewis Hamilton, and joked that Sinner could try a two-seater F1 lap.
After a rocky debut at Ferrari, Hamilton has bounced back in 2026 — podium in Shanghai, sharper body language and a renewed focus that says he is still very much in the fight.