Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton struggled to put up a positive front after the qualifying session for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, saying that he ...

The seven-time world champion posted an emotional Instagram prior to the Saudi Arabian GP weekend.

Thanks to the MB team, who have been my family for the past 7 years. In an emotional post, he said: “For the last seven years Angela Cullen has been by my side, pushing me to be the best version of myself. Thank you for everything Ang, I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you.” Thank you for supporting me, believing in me and showing me the limitless potential we all have within us. “And Lewis Hamilton you GOAT!! Today I’m excited to share I’m off on my next adventure.

'I just don't feel connected to this car,' says Lewis Hamilton as once-dominant Mercedes had only the fourth fastest car in the season-opening Bahrain Grand ...

“If you haven’t got that car underneath you…(in) sector one you are never able to push it fast through the corners. “I just don’t feel the car underneath me… I’m at a bit of a loss with it,” Hamilton, 38, told reporters in Jeddah.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he is lost and running low on confidence after another sobering evening in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

"She's massively supportive and I'm massively supportive of her. She's one of my closest friends and she continues to be." I'm at a bit of a loss with it." I'm not planning on going anywhere else but I couldn't get any more out of the car today. Hamilton's future in the sport remains a hot topic. "But I don't feel connected to this car.

LEWIS HAMILTON is committed to staying with Mercedes — despite another miserable performance.The Brit could only qualify in eighth for today's Sau.

But I am trying to be patient and work with the team to get us to a good place. “I wouldn’t say it’s giving me a lot. “I do think that trying to win the race is a bit of a stretch because of the management that needs to happen on the tyres. “But I don’t feel connected to this car and no matter what I do, no matter what I change, I can’t get confidence in it.” He said: “The car has been really quick all weekend and every time I went out, the car worked really well. [George Russell](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/george-russell/) has been promoted to third on the grid for the start. “She’s massively supportive and I’m massively supportive of her. He said: “She’s moved on to a different phase in her life. [Saudi Arabian Grand Prix](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21718993/f1-saudi-arabian-grand-prix-date-uk-start-time-schedule-tv-channel-live-stream/) but will be promoted to seventh on the grid due to Charles Leclerc’s [ten-place engine penalty](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18919269/charles-leclerc-f1-grid-penalty-canadian-gp-ferrari-car/). [Toto Wolff](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/toto-wolff/) said he [would understand](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21754174/wolff-hamilton-quit-mercedes/) if [Hamilton](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/lewis-hamilton/) wanted to go if they could not give him a car that can win. But Hamilton said: “I’m not focused on that — I love this team and I’m so grateful for everyone that’s been on this journey with me. Hamilton said: “George did great and is up there on the second row.

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Hamilton eventually lapped the circuit just four seconds slower than Rossi while the Italian biking star was 1.5 seconds off Hamilton’s best run in a 2017 Mercedes W08. Speaking back in 2015, Hamilton commented: “When I was a kid I wanted to race motorbikes. However, his MotoGP wish was granted a year later as Hamilton and Valentino Rossi swapped machines in a special collaboration for Monster Energy at Valencia.

Ahead of the 2022 Saudi Arabian GP, Lewis Hamilton announced he had parted ways with former Physio and confidant Angela Cullen after 7 years.

He calls Angela a Mascot of the team and will always be a part of the Mercedes family. Lewis revealed in his Instagram post, “She has been by my side, pushing me to be the best version of myself. She also used to walk Hamilton’s dogs, Roscoe and Coco on race weekends and kept the driver’s schedules in check. But the absence of his dear friend has left an impact on the Briton’s activities during race week. She acted as the Briton’s personal confidant along with preparing him for races as a physiotherapist. The 7-time World Champion announced that he has parted ways with his physio Angela Cullen.

Lewis Hamilton has opened up on his friendship with Angela Cullen after her shock exit from his inner-circle.

I am so excited to watch the next chapter for you. "It's been such an honour and pleasure to stand alongside you. Cullen previously posted to social media: "Exactly seven years ago on this day, I was standing in the F1 paddock for the first time at the Australian GP. "I am so grateful and blessed to have had this incredible journey in F1, and I know my story will continue. "Thanks to the MB team, who have been my family for the past seven years. “I’m so grateful to have had her with me on this journey.

The sport's most successful driver of all time, with a record 103 wins and seven world championships, gave a downcast assessment after qualifying eighth for ...

"If you haven't got that car underneath you...(in) sector one you are never able to push it fast through the corners. It's all sector one and George just drives around it and is able to have more confidence in the car." I'm at a bit of a loss with it," Hamilton, 38, told reporters in Jeddah. "They need a car with a certain behaviour in order to drive fast and Lewis, at no time this car has given him this season any feedback that allowed him to push to the limit," said the Austrian. "I just don't feel connected to this car and no matter what I do and no matter what I change, I can't get confidence in it. [Perez takes Saudi pole after Verstappen suffers car problem](/sport/sergio-perez-takes-saudi-pole-after-max-verstappen-suffers-car-problem-45c3180a-df4e-4e4e-bc4f-ec8de39cdfe9) [Leclerc admits Ferraris have problems but says they also have hope](/sport/charles-leclerc-admits-ferraris-have-problems-but-says-they-also-have-hope-2b06247b-91cd-43a4-bc39-674ae559af9c) [WATCH: Five F1 talking points ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix](/sport/watch-five-f1-talking-points-ahead-of-the-saudi-arabian-grand-prix-21c21984-a16f-4724-a671-559a5deb8199) [Hamilton says he plans to stay and fight at Mercedes](/sport/lewis-hamilton-says-he-plans-to-stay-and-fight-at-mercedes-1ff86c78-e62b-48b0-9d94-ca4eac68d2a7) [Max Verstappen struck by illness ahead of Saudi Arabian Grand Prix](/sport/max-verstappen-struck-by-illness-ahead-of-saudi-arabian-grand-prix-7aa0ef17-3dca-4f83-ba17-5d67a138946f) [Ferrari's Leclerc hit with 10-place grid penalty for Saudi GP](/sport/ferraris-charles-leclerc-hit-with-10-place-grid-penalty-for-saudi-gp-3ca52cd8-9101-4037-b4f1-f6c0db91b3fe)

The British star will start seventh on the grid for Sunday's Saudi Arabia Grand Prix and blamed his Mercedes car for not filling him with confidence during ...

"But I don't feel like it's giving me a lot (the car). I don't feel like I am a quitter. The 38-year-old is currently contracted with Mercedes until the end of this season and the Silver Arrows star could leave to join a more competitive team. Maybe it will be okay for tomorrow (the grand prix) but less so for today." "There is no such thing as can't. "No matter what I do, no matter what I change, I can't get confidence in it. I don't see myself quitting. I don't envisage being anywhere else. Hamilton was shown up by team-mate Russell who will start Sunday's grand prix third on the grid. Hamilton finished fifth in the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix two weeks ago and could lose further ground to his title rivals in Jeddah. "I just don't feel connected to this car," he said after qualifying. There is one thing I did differently.

Lewis Hamilton has rubbished talk of a fall-out with Angela Cullen, saying they're "still super-close" and text every day.

I’m at a bit of a loss with it.” “I don’t feel connected to this car. “George did a great job,” he said. The car’s obviously got performance. Hamilton in his statement said he was a “stronger athlete and a better person because of her” while Cullen said it was an “honour and pleasure to stand alongside” the seven-time World Champion. “She’s massively supportive and I’m massively supportive of her.

The Mercedes driver, who last won an F1 race in Jeddah in December 2021, struggled in qualifying on Saturday.

“She’s moving on to a different phase in her life. I’m not planning on going anywhere else but I couldn’t get any more out of the car today. Hamilton’s future in the sport remains a hot topic. I’m at a bit of a loss with it.” I don’t see myself quitting, I don’t feel like I’m a quitter. The double world champion will line up in 15th.

Lewis Hamilton and race organisers will not be hoping for a repeat of the incident in 2023.

A year on and the team is yet to find the magic fix capable of taking them to the front after Hamilton finished the Bahrain Grand Prix 50 seconds behind Max Verstappen. After the first race, team boss Toto Wolff called on engineers to devise a new concept for the car. [Lewis Hamilton](/latest/lewis-hamilton) returns to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix where he was targeted in a series of hate messages by a marshal 12 months ago.

Max Verstappen is currently enjoying an electrifying form amidst the new season. The Dutchman has claimed 2 consecutive Championships in 2021 and 2022 and ...

In the history of Formula One, only three drivers have won three championships. The Brazilian said the 25-year-old has matured after his past two triumphs. If Hamilton has to catch up with the Dutchman, he needs to cover 0.6-0,8 seconds every lap in the coming races. But even the Brazilian believes Max Verstappen can topple his record of seven Championships. The 25-year-old has 6 years left in his Red Bull contract, which expires after the 2028 season. Max Verstappen is currently enjoying an electrifying form amidst the new season.

The Mercedes driver sheds light on why he decided to end the seven-year partnership with his physiotherapist Angela Cullen.

She's massively supportive and I'm massively supportive of her." "We're still super close. "Me and Angela are good and she's moving on to a different phase of her life," said Hamilton to media, including RacingNews365.com.

Hollywood megastar Will Smith declared his support for Lewis Hamilton and said he wanted to be part of the new Formula 1 movie as he made an appearance on ...

Brundle went on to ask if Smith was planning on being part of the new Formula 1 movie which is currently in production. Smith wants Hamilton, who starts seventh, to win this weekend in Jeddah, but that appears much less likely given Mercedes' lack of competitiveness. It was infuriating for years and years and now it's back because they can follow one another and the aerodynamics are so much better. "That's my guy, that's my guy." It doesn't fit in the car too well." "I'm team Lewis!"

Nico Rosberg feels things will be 'even worse' for Lewis Hamilton after it was announced Angela Cullen was ending her seven-year partnership with the ...

Thank you for everything Ang, I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you.” But not having Cullen by his side in the midst of ongoing issues at Mercedes has Rosberg thinking the split couldn't have come at a worse time for Hamilton. He wrote: “For the last seven years Angela Cullen has been by my side, pushing me to be the best version of myself. So today I hope you’ll join me in wishing her the very best as she takes her next steps to pursue her dreams. As well as taking care of Hamilton's training routine, Cullen was also responsible for his travel arrangements, diet, personal logistics and more. Cullen became a regular sight alongside Hamilton over the years with the physiotherapist playing a key role behind the scenes.

Tensions are rising at Mercedes as George Russell and Lewis Hamilton struggle to compete with Red Bull.

However, he used an alternative strategy to get past the Ferraris and chase after his team-mate. Russell sounded flustered as he came back on the radio demanding to know whether the double world champion would be hit with a sanction. Russell was reportedly told to let the seven-time champion through after Hamilton was fitted with the faster medium tyres.

Hamilton came home in fifth place at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, just missing out on a fourth place by four-tenths of a second after Fernando Alonso was given ...

“I think if I had the setup George had, I would have been in a better position. The strategy just didn’t really work out for me, the setup was a bit off. More often than not, where he went was the wrong one, but it just happened to work. “George got third, which is amazing. While Hamilton had looked on to possibly challenge Fernando Alonso for third place due to being on the medium tyres, a resistant George Russell in fourth didn’t yield position to his teammate and, unable to pass Russell by himself, Hamilton came home in fifth. Lewis Hamilton has revealed how a 50/50 setup choice happened to work out in George Russell’s favour and not for his side of the garage.

This time last year, seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton announced he would be changing his name to include his biological mother's surname and opened up ...

It won't be a surname – it will be an addition to my middle name." "I already have my grandad's name from my dad's side in mine – Davidson – and I wanted my mum and grandad's name. Norris said: "My mum's role has been very important in my life. I couldn't have asked for more." I really want her name to continue on with the Hamilton name." I've always been very, very close to my parents and both mums have always been absolutely incredible. It does not affect how he is addressed on a race weekend, but his official name now incorporates the Larbalestier name as "an addition to my middle name," he explained. [George Russell](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/george-russell-f1), [Lando Norris](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lando-norris) and [Alex Albon](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/alexander-albon) also sent a special message to their mothers. I'm just so grateful that I had them both with me all the way." Actually, none of you might know that my mum's name is Larbalestier. He said: "I have two mums. She's the one that taught me about empathy and warmth and compassion for others in the world.

Russell crossed the line fourth and took third place at the Saudi Arabian GP thanks to a Fernando Alonso penalty, while Hamilton could only manage to finish ...

We're looking at certain areas, and the team in Brackley is just flat out and that is really nice to see that we can monetise on the Sundays on that." But I'll work hard to make sure we are in a better place next time." I went forwards, which is always the hope, to at least go forwards, one foot in front of the other. Team boss Toto Wolff seemed pleased with the result overall and said that he feels there is more of an understanding of their car now. He was one place behind Russell on the track, though the younger Brit was bumped up to third place after [Fernando Alonso was hit with a post-race time penalty](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/breaking-alonso-penalty-jeddah-russell-29498889) for not properly serving an earlier punishment. "We got some great points as a team," said the seven-time champion in the media pen after the race.

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton has wished both of his mums a Happy Mother's Day in a heartwarming Instagram post at the Saudi GP. Henry Tomlinson – The Sun.

“I think we live in a world where there’s not enough compassion and not enough empathy. “They weren’t out enjoying life or on holidays, all their money went into racing and my dad couldn’t have done that alone. F1 legend Lewis Hamilton has wished both of his mums a Happy Mother’s Day in a heartwarming Instagram post at the Saudi GP.

Hamilton came home in fifth place at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, just missing out on a fourth place by four-tenths of a second after Fernando Alonso was given ...

The Saudi Prince has responded to Hamilton's comments on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

The racing driver, 38, shared a heartwarming message to both of his mums on Instagram for Mother's Day on Sunday.

Out came the safety car and Hamilton was effectively handed a free pit stop, moving him ahead of both Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. He dropped to eighth on lap eight when Charles Leclerc cantered by, and then fell behind Verstappen to leave him in ninth. 'It's a gift': The racing driver, 38, took to social media to commemorate the day by posting a sweet message to his mum Carmen and step-mum Linda 'Making them both proud is one of my top achievements': The F1 star gushed over how both his mum's have influenced his life and also extended his wishes to 'all amazing mums' in the world 'The amount of love and care never changed': Lewis Hamilton shared a heartwarming message to both of his mums on Instagram for Mother's Day on Sunday The racing driver, 38, took to social media to commemorate the day by posting a sweet message to his mum Carmen and step-mum Linda.

Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull's 2023 advantage over the rest of the Formula 1 field is greater than anything Mercedes managed during their streak of eight ...

"Everyone wants to see a close battle, but it is the way it is. "It will be up and down through the first three races. "(It's) definitely strange to see that Ferrari are behind us and it's positive for us. "There was a 50-50 choice, I chose one way and he chose the other, and more often than not, the way he went was the wrong one but it just happened to work. [Stream the biggest moments on NOW](https://www.nowtv.com/promo/sky-sports?dcmp=articlelink) Nico Rosberg: He could be more gracious](https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12838137/saudi-arabian-grand-prix-max-verstappen-not-happy-finishing-second-as-sergio-perez-wins-in-jeddah) [Fernando Alonso restored to third, hits out at FIA amid time-penalty farce](https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/24184/12838550/fernando-alonso-hits-out-at-poor-show-from-fia-amid-time-penalty-farce-at-saudi-arabian-grand-prix) [Get Sky Sports](https://www.sky.com/tv/sports?dcmp=articlelink)

Perez cantered to victory from pole position at the circuit on the Jeddah Corniche as Verstappen blasted his way from 15th to second following a mechanical ...

Out came the safety car and Hamilton was effectively handed a free pit stop, moving him ahead of both Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. When he came round to serving his punishment as he changed tyres, Perez had already assumed the lead. He dropped to eighth on lap eight when Charles Leclerc cantered by, and then fell behind Verstappen to leave him in ninth. 'Everyone wants to see a close battle, but it is the way it is. It is the fastest car I have seen, especially compared to the rest. Red Bull have now won 12 of the last 13 races staged.

It was Red Bull's second one-two in two races this season and the only point they have missed so far was the bonus for fastest lap in Bahrain.

“The gap they have to the rest of the field, I think is bigger than we’ve seen probably since Mercedes in 2014. I don’t know how or why but he came past me with serious speed. The Mercedes driver was overtaken by the double world champion as Verstappen powered from 15th on the grid to second in a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix won by Red Bull’s Mexican Sergio Perez.

Lewis Hamilton said he has never seen a Formula 1 car with the speed of the Red Bull RB19, even at the height of Mercedes' domination.

That year yielded Hamilton’s first World title in Mercedes colours and five more have followed, but having watched that RB19 manned by Verstappen sail past him, he said he has never seen speed like that from a Formula 1 car before, relative to the rest of the field. Two rounds have now passed of the 2023 Formula 1 season, and already the signs are ominous for the likes of Mercedes and their chances of mounting a title challenge against Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton said he has never seen a Formula 1 car with the speed of the Red Bull RB19, even at the height of Mercedes’ domination.

An F1 insider predicts a Mercedes "civil war" as their drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell struggle at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton's contract is due to expire at the end of the season and there have been suggestions he could leave Mercedes and move to a rival.

"And if we cannot demonstrate that we're able to give him a car in the next couple of years, then he needs to look everywhere. "But so nice it will be when we come out of this valley of tears, and come back to solid performances. "I don't think that Lewis will leave Mercedes," he said. I couldn't get any more out of the car today but I must keep trying." However, Wolff also admitted that Mercedes' recent struggles to produce a car capable of challenging for world titles could force Hamilton to explore other options. However, the 38-year-old insisted: "I'm not focused on that — I love this team and I'm so grateful for everyone that's been on this journey with me.

The Silver Arrows are already facing up to another lost season after disappointing results in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

“I think we showed the pace that we have,” he said. Things can change very quickly but we’re delighted to get this many points on the board this early.” “At certain points, we were 1.2seconds clear of the field. We are still a long way off the Red Bull.” Wolff also warned that Hamilton’s struggles with the W14 – he is particularly battling with how the rear end of the car feels – were not about to be remedied in time for the next race in Australia in two weeks’ time. If you’re a fighter, you stay in the fight and don’t throw the towel in.

A second straight one-two finish for Red Bull has many Formula 1 fans believing another title is inevitable for the Milton Keynes outfit, and Lewis Hamilton ...

[Toto Wolff](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/toto-wolff) referring to the [Bahrain Grand Prix](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bahrain-grand-prix) result as ["one of the worst days in racing." [Formula 1](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/) world champion had a direct battle with [Max Verstappen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/max-verstappen) after the reigning champion battled his way from 15th on the grid to finished second in Jeddah. "I struggled in qualifying so I am pleased to turn it into a positive and George got a great result and some good points for the team." It's been theorised Mercedes missed out by prioritising reliability over power prior to the power unit development freeze, which prevents them from making performance changes to their engines until 2026 (alongside [Ferrari](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ferrari-f1), Renault and Honda). Russell suggested after Sakhir that the It is not my problem, it is not my fault." The car was so quick, in fact, that the Briton didn't see much point in trying to prevent long-time rival Verstappen from overtaking him when the time came. It is the fastest car I have seen, especially compared to the rest. ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/wolff-hamilton-mercedes-bahrain-reaction-29379558) [George Russell](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/george-russell) was initially promoted to third in Saudi Arabia on Sunday following [Fernando Alonso](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fernando-alonso)'s penalty, but an appeal saw the Aston Martin man reinstated on the podium. [fire](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fire) for publicly suggesting his team ["didn't listen" to his critiques](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/lewis-hamilton-mercedes-w14-advice-29407225) of the W13 design last year. "I don't know how, but he [Verstappen] came past me with some serious speed and I didn't even bother to block him because there was a massive speed difference. [Red Bull](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/red-bull-f1)'s hopes of securing a second straight constructors' title appear bright following [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lewis-hamilton)'s latest comments on their car in the wake of Sunday's [Saudi Arabian Grand Prix](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/saudi-arabian-grand-prix).