News Details

Todt: Hamilton/Mercedes dominance greater than early 00s Ferrari

FIA President Jean Todt says that the level of dominance being asserted by Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes is greater than when he led the Ferrari team of the early 2000s. Hamilton this year claimed his seventh world title, and fourth in succession, putting him level with Schumacher, who took five of his seven crowns in one streak. Schumacher’s domination came in the early 2000s, when the Ferrari team guided by Todt claimed six successive Constructors’ titles, a feat surpassed this year by Mercedes. Speaking to media at the FIA’s end-of-season Prize Giving Ceremony, at which both Hamilton and Schumacher were recipients of the President’s Special Award, Todt said: “I think we are...
Full Story »
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Wolff still not putting 'special date' on Hamilton...

Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff still isn't putting a deadline on the team...
4y ago from F1i.com

Todt warns of more coronavirus disruption in 2021

FIA president Jean Todt has warned that motorsport can expect to suffer...
4y ago from F1i.com

Verstappen surprised by dominance as he sets '21 aim

Max Verstappen expressed surprise at the level of Red Bull’s...
4y ago from MotorsportWeek.com

Todt warns series must brace for pandemic disruption...

FIA President Jean Todt has warned that motorsport categories, including...
4y ago from MotorsportWeek.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Marc Marquez tops opening MotoGP practice at the...

Marc Marquez opened his quest for a tenth MotoGP victory at the...

Jorge Martin set to remain with Aprilia for 2026...

Jorge Martin is set to make a U-turn on his 2026 MotoGP contract decision...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

David Ornstein claims Arsenal have already made key...

Arsenal have reportedly already met Sporting Lisbon's initial demands for...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Murals outside Emirates stadium vandalized as Arsenal...

Murals outside the Emirates Stadium have been vandalised by Arsenal fans...
36m ago from SportsKeeda.com

Arsenal ready to sell attacker after agreeing deal to...

Arsenal are reportedly open to selling Leandro Trossard this summer. The...
36m ago from SportsKeeda.com

Arsenal target misses training session with current...

Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres has not turned up for pre-season training...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.