News Details
Kovalainen recalls Spa bet that proved Hamilton's genius
Heikki Kovalainen says a wager laid down by then McLaren teammate Lewis Hamilton at Spa in 2009 was just another indication of the Britain's outstanding talent. In the latest episode of F1's 'Beyond the Grid' podcast, Kovalainen recalled how Hamilton had challenged the Finn to run faster than him through the daunting Raidillon corner on the pair's first lap out of the pits in practice. "We were at Spa, and the first practice was just about to start, and I think Lewis came to me and said: 'Would you like to do a bet, just on the out lap, that who goes faster through Eau Rouge straight out of the box?'" the Finn remembered. "In those days it wasn't like easy flat out straight...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
The Eau Rouge bet between Kovalainen and Hamilton
Former McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen has revealed how a bet on how...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com
Kovalainen gave hints to Bottas in Hamilton pursuit
Heikki Kovalainen has opened up on the talks he has held with Valtteri...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com
Renewed terms gives Spa-Francorchamps 2022 F1 deal
Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix will continue to be held at...
5y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
'Hamilton never really had to go all the way against...
With six titles in his pocket, it is clear that Lewis Hamilton is one of...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Pedro Acosta says the third MotoGP race start...
Pedro Acosta questioned the decision to continue the MotoGP Catalan Grand...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Johann Zarco to wait several weeks before undergoing...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez suffers fractures in frightening Catalan...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
How Fabio Di Giannantonio went from fighting for a...
Timing. The most important word in MotoGP. On track, riders were setting...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
The milk of choice for every 2026 Indy 500 driver
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
The voices in Mick Schumacher’s head for the Indy...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Alexander Rossi involved in multi-car crash in...
Monday afternoon held a short practice session for the NTT IndyCar...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alexander Rossi undergoes surgery after horror Indy...
Alexander Rossi has undergone surgery following a horror crash during...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
The mental challenge WRC leader Elfyn Evans faces at...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why returning to the WRC podium was so important for...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
How Sebastien Ogier’s near-perfect Rally Portugal...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United enter three-way battle...
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in signing Christos...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Football quiz: when English clubs play in European...
enal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace could make it a clean sweep of...
3h ago from TheGuardian.com
Uefa expects more viewers for Champions League final...
t;li>HBO Max subscribers in the UK likely to boost numbersPresence of...
4h ago from TheGuardian.com
Player ratings: Arsenal 1-0 Burnley
Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win over...
7h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Comments
Hottest News
Are Horner and BYD exploring a shock F1 future?
A swirl of paddock intrigue has followed reports... Read More »
44m ago from F1i.com
Flavio Briatore 'set for F1 exit' as Christian Horner and...
Alpine F1 boss Flavio Briatore's days are... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com
‘That drives me mad’: Smedley tears into slow F1 race...
Former Ferrari and Williams engineer Rob Smedley... Read More »
2h ago from F1i.com
