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The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Hamilton, Leclerc hail Ferrari's gains at Austrian GP
LEWIS HAMILTON saluted his Ferrari team on Sunday for the "mega progress" they made at the Austrian Grand Prix where he finished fourth behind Charles Leclerc. "That's mega-progress for us as a team today," said the seven-time champion. "Thanks to all the guys at the factory for the upgrades this weekend which looked only small on paper, but were massive for us in performance. "We're not a minute down on McLaren and that's positive and I am happy with it even if I am still struggling with the balance of the car in the race. "We keep working at it and we made progress this weekend and we found a problem with my brakes and that's positive too. So we are improving and everyone in the team is happier. "And we were much calmer and more methodical too so I am proud of them for that." Leclerc said: "We are working in the right direction and our upgrades helped us to close the gap. But it is still a significant gap to McLaren but we had a positive weekend overall and we maximised our potential." Ferraris success behind the two McLarens of race victor Lando Norris and championship leader Oscar Piastri enabled them to overtake Mercedes in the constructors title race and move up to second. There were smiles too at Sauber and Aston Martin after Gabriel Bortoleto and two-time champion Fernando Alonso respectively finished seventh and eighth. It was Brazilian Bortoleto's first points scoring finish in Formula One and his delight was shared by Alonso who held him off in the closing laps - because the Spaniard is also his manager. Alonso was the first to congratulate him with a hug after the race. 2I am so happy for him," he said. "I know how much it means to score those first points."
The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Hamilton salutes Ferrari for 'mega-process' with updates
LEWIS HAMILTON saluted his Ferrari team on Sunday for the "mega progress" they made at the Austrian Grand Prix where he finished fourth behind Charles Leclerc. "That's mega-progress for us as a team today," said the seven-time champion. "Thanks to all the guys at the factory for the upgrades this weekend which looked only small on paper, but were massive for us in performance. "We're not a minute down on McLaren and that's positive and I am happy with it even if I am still struggling with the balance of the car in the race. "We keep working at it and we made progress this weekend and we found a problem with my brakes and that's positive too. So we are improving and everyone in the team is happier. "And we were much calmer and more methodical too so I am proud of them for that." Leclerc said: "We are working in the right direction and our upgrades helped us to close the gap. But it is still a significant gap to McLaren but we had a positive weekend overall and we maximised our potential." Ferraris success behind the two McLarens of race victor Lando Norris and championship leader Oscar Piastri enabled them to overtake Mercedes in the constructors title race and move up to second. There were smiles too at Sauber and Aston Martin after Gabriel Bortoleto and two-time champion Fernando Alonso respectively finished seventh and eighth. It was Brazilian Bortoleto's first points scoring finish in Formula One and his delight was shared by Alonso who held him off in the closing laps - because the Spaniard is also his manager. Alonso was the first to congratulate him with a hug after the race. 2I am so happy for him," he said. "I know how much it means to score those first points."
The Irish Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
F1 hospitality suite where Lewis Hamilton makes appearance, tickets cost £12,000 and fans get access to pit lane
LEWIS HAMILTON and Formula One have teamed up for an initiative to give racegoers a stunning new experience at races. The seven-time F1 world champion has teamed up with F1 Paddock Club and Soho House to launch a special hospitality suite at key races throughout the remainder of the 2025 season. Advertisement 8 Lewis Hamilton has teamed up with F1 Paddock Club and Soho House for a stunning new hospitality deal Credit: Getty 8 The new House 44 suite will feature at six F1 races across the rest of the season Credit: Instagram / sohohouse 8 The deal will see fans given access to a bespoke food and cocktail menu Credit: Instagram / sohohouse 8 The three-day package will have costs starting from £12,000 Credit: Instagram / sohohouse 8 Racegoers will have special VIP guest appearances Credit: Instagram / sohohouse 8 The suites will overlook the start/finish straight and give fans special VIP paddock passes Credit: Instagram / sohohouse 8 The suite will be available to buy across a selection of six races Credit: Instagram / sohohouse Hamilton has been a member of Soho House for more than a decade, but has now added his own creative vision to the special "House 44" pop-ups. The 40-year-old drew inspiration from his own personal aesthetic and branding for the project. Fans staying there will be able to enjoy special cocktails made with the drivers non-alcoholic blue agave spirit Almave alongside exclusive DJ lineups, curated photography and items from the Plus 44 collections and racing memorabilia. However, in fitting with its F1 theme - staying in the suites which will overlook the pit lane and start-finish straights - it will cost a pretty penny. Advertisement READ MORE IN F1 The package deal - featuring a three-night stay, behind-the-scenes tour of the F1 paddock, priority access to the post-race podium celebrations and track tours and photo safari - starts at £12,000. Other items in the deal include a custom drinks menu featuring House cocktails and a fusion of global and local food, crafted from market-fresh ingredients. House 44 Paddock Club suites will be available at six races throughout the rest of the season, starting with the British Grand Prix on July 6. Following the summer shutdown the Dutch Grand Prix on August 31 will be the second event where the package will be available, followed by the Italian Grand Prix a week later. Advertisement Most read in Motorsport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The Mexican Grand Prix on October 26 will be the fourth race to have House 44 deal available. Las Vegas on November 22 will be the penultimate race with available before it is offered at the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi on December 7. F1 stars' pets including driver with thirteen cats, Leclerc's yacht-loving pooch and Hamilton's dog Roscoe with own car 8 Advertisement
Scottish Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
F1 hospitality suite where Lewis Hamilton makes appearance, tickets cost £12,000 and fans get access to pit lane
Scroll down to see what races the package deal will be available for purchase at Lew-king good F1 hospitality suite where Lewis Hamilton makes appearance, tickets cost £12,000 and fans get access to pit lane Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEWIS HAMILTON and Formula One have teamed up for an initiative to give racegoers a stunning new experience at races. The seven-time F1 world champion has teamed up with F1 Paddock Club and Soho House to launch a special hospitality suite at key races throughout the remainder of the 2025 season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Lewis Hamilton has teamed up with F1 Paddock Club and Soho House for a stunning new hospitality deal Credit: Getty 8 The new House 44 suite will feature at six F1 races across the rest of the season Credit: Instagram / sohohouse 8 The deal will see fans given access to a bespoke food and cocktail menu Credit: Instagram / sohohouse 8 The three-day package will have costs starting from £12,000 Credit: Instagram / sohohouse 8 Racegoers will have special VIP guest appearances Credit: Instagram / sohohouse 8 The suites will overlook the start/finish straight and give fans special VIP paddock passes Credit: Instagram / sohohouse 8 The suite will be available to buy across a selection of six races Credit: Instagram / sohohouse Hamilton has been a member of Soho House for more than a decade, but has now added his own creative vision to the special "House 44" pop-ups. The 40-year-old drew inspiration from his own personal aesthetic and branding for the project. Fans staying there will be able to enjoy special cocktails made with the drivers non-alcoholic blue agave spirit Almave alongside exclusive DJ lineups, curated photography and items from the Plus 44 collections and racing memorabilia. However, in fitting with its F1 theme - staying in the suites which will overlook the pit lane and start-finish straights - it will cost a pretty penny. READ MORE IN F1 The pits Abandoned F1 track overgrown and covered in rubbish 13 years after last race The package deal - featuring a three-night stay, behind-the-scenes tour of the F1 paddock, priority access to the post-race podium celebrations and track tours and photo safari - starts at £12,000. Other items in the deal include a custom drinks menu featuring House cocktails and a fusion of global and local food, crafted from market-fresh ingredients. House 44 Paddock Club suites will be available at six races throughout the rest of the season, starting with the British Grand Prix on July 6. Following the summer shutdown the Dutch Grand Prix on August 31 will be the second event where the package will be available, followed by the Italian Grand Prix a week later. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The Mexican Grand Prix on October 26 will be the fourth race to have House 44 deal available. Las Vegas on November 22 will be the penultimate race with available before it is offered at the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi on December 7. F1 stars' pets including driver with thirteen cats, Leclerc's yacht-loving pooch and Hamilton's dog Roscoe with own car
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘What do you want me to say?' – Lewis Hamilton looks close to tears in live TV interview after ‘terrible' race
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEWIS HAMILTON looked as though he might burst into tears as he gave blunt answers in his post-race interview in Barcelona. The seven-time world champion tugged on heartstrings as he blamed himself for a 'terrible' performance at the Spanish Grand Prix. 3 Lewis Hamilton was damming in his post-race interview after the Spanish GP 3 Hamilton finished the race outside the podium in P6 Credit: Alamy 3 The seven-time world champion has endured a bedding in period at the Italian team in his debut season Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Things were looking up for Hamilton after qualifying on Saturday, where he secured fifth - his joint best result. But soon into the race his teammate Charles Leclerc was snapping at his heels and he was told to give his place up to the Monegasque driver after just nine laps. It was a suckerpunch moment for the Brit who finished in sixth after Max Verstappen's 10-second time penalty. He had been overtaken by his old Mercedes teammate George Russell and, to rub more salt in the wounds, Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg. READ MORE IN F1 RUSS OF BLOOD Verstappen admits Russell ram 'was not right' after F1 rival slams move He said after the race: "Well what do you want me to say? I've had a really bad day and have nothing to say. It was a difficult day, 'There's nothing else to add to it. It was terrible. There's no point explaining it. It's not your fault. I just don't know what to say." When told whether the team can find some answers, he added: "I'm sure they won't - it was probably just me." Hamilton's former teammate Nico Rosberg said: "it's hard to watch" the Ferrari driver struggle. He added: "Sunday was a horrible day for him because he was just slow out there, which is very unusual, "Yes, sometimes he's off in qualifying but in races he's usually really awesome and the race was shockingly bad. "He doesn't have answers either. Was there damage on the floor? These floors are so sensitive and there can always be a bit there and you lose a lot of time. "When you don't have any answers, it's really tough as a driver then you see your team-mate race on their way to third place on the podium. In light of the whole season he's had so far, it's a very dark situation."
