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Tag Archives: Lewis Hamilton
Video: Jenson and Lewis build their F1 car
We’ve all been there. A trip to your local Swedish furniture store means an afternoon of bits that don’t want to connect to each other and more than likely a pile of bolts left over at the end. We get bored; make a cuppa and start messing about.
And it’s good to see Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton are no different. Continue reading
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What car should Schuey drive?
Picture the scenario – you’re a Mercedes-Benz PR person. Your company has just built a menacing 571bhp Gullwing-door supercar.
Then, a few months down the line, you re-enter Formula One and sign one of the world’s most famous – and successful drivers.
What to do?
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Can Lewis Hamilton defend his F1 title in 2009?
Lewis Hamilton is defending his 2008 title with McLaren
The 2009 F1 season starts in Australia this Sunday and you can follow the season on Autotrader’s brand new F1 site.
Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton heads into the first race of the year knowing his new McLaren-Mercedes MP4-24 isn’t on the pace of his rivals’ cars. He could have a struggle on his hands to retain his championship crown.
But Jenson Button – who spent much of the winter wondering if he’d have a drive this year – will be relishing the opportunity to finally prove his talent as his new Brawn GP car looks extremely strong. Continue reading
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Poll: Will Lewis Hamilton win the F1 title?
Lewis Hamilton has a seven point lead over F1 title rival Felipe Massa heading into the final round of the championship.
There’s ten points up for grabs in the Brazilian Grand Prix in two weeks’ time – but Massa will have the home crowd behind him.
Can Hamilton claim the title that eluded him last year? Cast your vote and leave a comment below… Continue reading
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Hamilton vs Massa vs Kubica: Who will be champion?
Title rivals Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton clashed in Fuji
Two races left, three drivers still in the championship hunt.
Will Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa or Robert Kubica win the F1 world championship? Continue reading
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Should Lewis Hamilton’s Belgian Grand Prix win be reinstated?
Lewis Hamilton's Belgian GP win was short-lived
Lewis Hamilton won yesterday’s Belgian Grand Prix – but two hours after the race, the stewards took his victory away under controversial circumstances.
The penalty hinged on Hamilton’s attempt to pass Kimi Raikkonen on lap 42. Raikkonen forced Hamilton off the track, meaning Hamilton had to let Raikkonen pass. He did this, but then re-passed Raikkonen at the next corner.
Hamilton penalty meant Felipe Massa inherited the win – Raikkonen crashed out on the penultimate lap. Should Massa have won? Continue reading
Filed under Motor sport
Lewis Hamilton wins British Grand Prix – your reaction
Lewis Hamilton has won an amazing British Grand Prix. In heavy rain he beat his rivals by a massive 68 seconds.
Rivals Ferrari made a critical error during Kimi Raikkonen’s first tyre stop, leaving the world champion fourth. Felipe Massa, the other driver, spun five times in the tricky conditions and finished last.
Did you watch the race? Were you at the Grand Prix? Leave your reactions below. Continue reading
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Are you going to the British GP?
It’s British Grand Prix time and Silverstone is completely sold out this year with 240,000 fans descending on the Northamptonshire track for the three-day event.
Are you one of them? Tell us all about your experiences at the track this year. Continue reading
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Can Lewis Hamilton win the 2008 F1 championship?
Lewis Hamilton came within a single point of winning the F1 title last year. Can the McLaren driver win the title this season?
His McLaren has looked quick in pre-season testing – Hamilton topped the times on two of the three days of testing in Spain last week. But rivals Ferrari and world champion Kimi Raikkonen have looked every bit as quick – and many people think they’re actually quicker. Continue reading
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