News Details
Hamilton: 2017 car most difficult of my F1 career
World champion Lewis Hamilton has described the 2017 Mercedes as “the toughest” to understand of all the Formula 1 cars he has driven during his grand prix career. Hamilton broke Michael Schumacher’s F1 pole position record with the Mercedes W08, and won nine races in taking his fourth career title, but trailed chief rival Sebastian Vettel for most of the championship as Mercedes struggled to unlock the car’s potential consistently. The W08 was hard on its tyres in the early part of the year, and particularly troublesome on Pirelli’s new ultrasoft compound, as well as retaining some of the weaknesses on low-speed circuits that were present in the preceding Mercedes of the V6 era....
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hamilton Versus Vettel: Reviewing 2017's Title Battle
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel. Polar ends of the racing driver...
7y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Baku Vettel's "worst feeling" of F1 season
The aftermath of his controversial collision with Lewis Hamilton in the...
7y ago from Motorsport.com
Hamilton: I did some studying during the summer
Lewis Hamilton returned from the 2017 mid-season summer break fired up...
7y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Hamilton on how he beat Vettel
Lewis Hamilton says he knew only his best-ever form in F1 would be...
7y ago from SkySports.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin targets latest MotoGP return at Valencia...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Nicolo Bulega overcomes WSBK instincts to score on...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia celebrate ‘significant...
After finishing third in Saturday's MotoGP Sprint, Marco Bezzecchi...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pol Espargaro slams ‘way too aggressive’ Franco...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
McLaren’s lawsuit against IndyCar champ Alex Palou...
The lengthy court battle between McLaren and Alex Palou is nearing a...
4d 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...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Andretti announces retirement from racing, won't...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Kyle Kirkwood signs multi-year IndyCar extension with...
Andretti Global has announced that Kyle Kirkwood has signed an extension...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
What Toyota expects from 2026 WRC signing Oliver...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg lands factory Toyota Rally1 drive
We called it after Oliver Solberg clinched his WRC2 title in Chile....
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Oliver Solberg secures full-time Toyota WRC drive for...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Gary Lineker predicts favourites to win Premier League...
Gary Lineker believes Arsenal are still the favorites to beat Liverpool...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsene Wenger issues warning as he responds to Mikel...
Legendary Premier League manager Arsene Wenger has issued a warning to...
10h ago from SportsKeeda.com
“If Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool play at their...
Former Newcastle United striker Michael Owen believes Arsenal are not...
9h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Barcelona made aware of Arsenal stance on 26-year-old...
Arsenal are considered to have one of the best squads in Europe, but they...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Ferrari big boss Elkann to Hamilton and Leclerc: Shut up...
Ferrari president John Elkann has told Lewis... Read More »
3h ago from GrandPrix247.com
McLaren calls for clarity on F1 cost cap rules after Red...
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has called for... Read More »
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Injured Sky F1 presenter spotted on live TV with axed...
Injured Sky Sports presenter Natalie Pinkham has... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
