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Is Lewis Hamilton Retiring from Formula 1?

After his string of world championships in Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton considered retiring from the sport. Toto Wolff revealed the shocking news during a recent interview. Don’t fret though because he just signed a two-year contract with Mercedes AMG Petronas, which means he is tied with them up to the end of the 2023 season. However, prior to that, the driver brought up the subject to his boss. Rumors of Lewis Hamilton retiring from F1 were fueled by the single-year deal he inked with Mercedes for 2021. There were speculations that the parties have struggled to reach an agreement over the financial aspect of the contract. Wolff was quick to… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Transformed Into an F1 Tow Truck

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter may not be enjoying the same level of fanfare as the luxury cars and SUVs of its maker, but over the years, it has carved its own niche within the three-pointed star brand as a very versatile vehicle. The first Sprinter dates back to 1995, which makes it 25 years old already. We have seen it turned into a mobile office, motorhome, party van, golf van and rescue vehicle, among others. Recently, Poland-based car designer, Kegger, unleashed its latest creation based on the Mercedes van. Called the “Sprinter Petronas Edition”, the van was transformed into a stylish recovery truck complete with Formula One vibes. It features a… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Wins Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton once again dominates as he raced for the win at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix after starting strong from pole position. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took second place, and Valtteri Bottas stood on the last spot of the podium. Hamilton had a smooth race as he shot for the checkered flag unchallenged. The Mercedes AMG Petronas driver even went ahead of Verstappen by eight seconds on his way to victory. The event marks Hamilton’s 90th pole position, and his eighth Hungarian Grand Prix win. The track is considered as the Briton’s favorite. The latest triumph of the 35-year-old driver is also his 86th career win in F1,… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Goes Back to Winning at the Styrian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton gets back to his winning form at the Formula 1 Styrian Grand Prix showing a commanding presence as he dominated the race from pole position to finish. His teammate Valtteri Bottas ended second, taking a 1-2 finish for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team. Hamilton seemed to have brushed off all his negative vibes as he emerged first without an incident made on his part from Saturday’s qualifying up to the race on Sunday. Earlier, he took the pole position 1.2 seconds ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen under the rain. Luckily, all odds were in his favor the next day under fair weather. The victory is a huge rebound… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Wins the F1 Canadian Grand Prix Amid Controversy

Lewis Hamilton continues his winning ways as he once again bags the victory at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix this Sunday. However, the Mercedes driver’s triumph was marred by controversy. It was Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel who crossed the checkered flag first. However, the German was penalized by the stewards for 5 seconds. The sanction was enough to propel Hamilton to the top. The penalty stemmed from Lap 48 of 70 when the leading Vettel was pressured by Hamilton. As a result, the Ferrari driver got his tires on the grass at the Turn 3-4 chicane. When he went back on track, he forced Hamilton towards the wall. Fortunately, the… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Escorts Niki Lauda To His Final Resting Place

The remains of the legendary Formula One driver Niki Lauda was finally laid to rest. Lewis Hamilton was seen escorting the body of his mentor and friend during the funeral held on May 29 in Vienna, Austria. The photo from People shows the wooden coffin of Lauda being carried out after a mass from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The report said that thousands of people came to pay their final respects to the decorated racer. Lauda passed away at age 70 on May 20, 2019. He reportedly died in his sleep while confined at the University Hospital of Zurich. Sources claimed that he was scheduled to have dialysis that time for… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes F1 Rewards Valtteri Bottas Equal Opportunity for the Championship in 2019

All that Lewis Hamilton needs to bag his fifth drivers’ championship is to win the next Formula 1 Grand Prix in the United States and hope that Sebastian Vettel finishes below the second place during the race. Some of his victories can be attributed to the efforts of his teammate Valtteri Bottas though. Mercedes AMG Petronas boss Toto Wolff warns that the full potential of the Finn will be unleashed in the 2019 season. Bottas has been labeled with a lot of names during his 2018 run. He was referred to as the “wingman“, “butler” and “second fiddle” by F1 personalities and the media because of his willingness to play… Continue Reading »

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