News Details
Hamilton: Even my Dad told me to stay put at McLaren
Niki Lauda famously recounted that after months of tapping up Lewis Hamilton to move from McLaren to Mercedes, the deal was done on the night of the 2012 Singapore Grand Prix, hours after he retired from the race while leading due to a gearbox failure. Legend has it that after that, Lewis agreed to put pen to paper and seal a deal that shocked the F1 world at the time. English media were up in arms, questioning the driver's career choice, predicting doom and gloom. During an interview with Ziggo Sport, Lewis even admitted that his father Anthony was against the move. But now nearly a decade later, he is on the verge of claiming his seventh F1 world title, his sixth as a Mercedes driver. He...
Full Story »
Full Story »
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hamilton: ‘Even Dad said don't join Mercedes’
Lewis Hamilton said even his dad told him to stay put at McLaren, but by...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com
Todt: 'Don't know if he has the same talent as...
Now that Mick Schumacher is about to make his official F1 debut, it also...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Hamilton: I don’t even know if I’m going to be...
Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Sunday there were no...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Villeneuve knows why Albon is allowed to stay: 'Thanks...
Red Bull Racing will finish the season with Alexander Albon. That much is...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP targeting China GP return after 17 years away
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez reveals how he ‘suffered’ to second...
Alex Marquez admits he “suffered” with his Michelin tyres on course...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Manufacturers demand “clear protocol” after...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin targets latest MotoGP return at Valencia...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
AJ Foyt Racing expands veteran support program to full...
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that its successful Homes For Our Troops...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
McLaren’s lawsuit against IndyCar champ Alex Palou...
The lengthy court battle between McLaren and Alex Palou is nearing a...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Caio Collet advances up to IndyCar with AJ Foyt Racing
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that Caio Collet will drive for the team in...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Andretti announces retirement from racing, won't...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
What Toyota expects from 2026 WRC signing Oliver...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg lands factory Toyota Rally1 drive
We called it after Oliver Solberg clinched his WRC2 title in Chile....
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Oliver Solberg secures full-time Toyota WRC drive for...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal and Chelsea told to pay around 80-85 million...
Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in signing the Portuguese international...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal and Liverpool join race for 25-goal Barcelona...
Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in signing the Lyon winger Malick...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Liverpool planning January move for 24-year-old...
Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly interested in...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
What insiders are now saying about Myles...
Myles Lewis Skelly's future at Arsenal remains a talking point ahead of...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Jenson Button claps back at John Elkann for attack on Lewis...
F1 world champion Jenson Button has clapped back... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
'This cannot be real' - F1 reacts to John Elkann's...
F1 fans have had their say about Ferrari chairman... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Hamilton hits back at Ferrari chief Elkann - 'Not now, not...
F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has made a public... Read More »
12h ago from GPFans.com
