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Under Pressure: The driver’s who need to deliver in 2012

Whilst Sebastian Vettel had the year of his life, for some of the other frontrunners, 2011 proved to be an unhappy hunting ground. Matthew Roulstone assesses the drivers who need to find form fast in 2012. Three wins and three podiums would be considered by some drivers as an incredible feat but for Lewis Hamilton [...]

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Live: 2012 F1 testing day three – Jerez

Join us to follow the third day of testing from Jerez on F1 Fanatic Live. Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso are among those driving their new cars for the first time.

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Former Hakkinen adviser Coton to work with Hamilton | F1 Fanatic round-up

In the round-up: Lewis Hamilton gets a new manager but may still be called as a witness in Adrian Sutil’s ongoing legal action.

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Rejuvenated Hamilton on ‘World Champion’ ambition

Lewis Hamilton has spoken positively about the 2012 Formula 1 season. Check out Hamilton v Webber from the 2011 Korean Grand Prix! The McLaren man had a disappointing 2011 of course, but he says that he is feeling refreshed and ready to launch a World title bid this year. The 27-year-old said: “I feel very [...]

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2011 Season Review: McLaren and Ferrari

2011 was a season of immense frustration for two of Formula One’s most iconic teams. For Ferrari it was the season that came and went with little success and for McLaren it was season in which a new team leader was established. Lewis Hamilton Hamilton confessed at the end of last season that he had [...]

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Dodgy journalism

The reports about Fernando Alonso’s remarks in relation to Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel should be taken with a pinch of salt. These were reported in a German publication. They were then parroted around the world by those with no idea about what is right or wrong. The reports say that Alonso said: “Lewis is [...]

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McLaren – Hamilton is ‘getting himself together’

Ahead of the 2012 Formula 1 season, McLaren have spoken about Lewis Hamilton’s progress in the winter months. The 2008 World Champion had a difficult 2011 – both on and off the race track – but team director Jonathan Neale is convinced that positive times are ahead. Speaking about Hamilton, he said: “He’s winter training [...]

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Your F1 questions answered – part IV

Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel is closing in on a second world title with the rest of the field fighting over second place in the drivers’ standings.

What are the reasons behind Lewis Hamilton’s form; why have Ferrari struggled to mount a challenge this season and will we see former champion Kimi Raikkonen back in Formula 1?

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Lewis Hamilton: “It’s just a big, positive bubble which I need to get around me”

Lewis Hamilton has made some fascinating revelations about his state of mind when he stressed how happy team mate Jenson Button is thanks to the group he has built around him. Hamilton’s  frank admissions came after he was asked if … Continue reading

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Five hours and 30 minutes after the race…

A full 80-page e-magazine, direct from the paddock in Abu Dhabi. This week’s issue features a full report from Yas Island, plus the usual features and columns – and great photography. This week’s features include: – Lewis Hamilton talks about like – Peking to Paris, the hard way – The KF1 World Championship from Suzuka [...]

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Hamilton: This is the start of something very good

After winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the weekend, Lewis Hamilton has said that it marks the start of a new chapter. The McLaren man has had a difficult season overall, but was back to his best at the weekend to secure a memorable victory. Speaking afterwards he said: “It is early days yet, [...]

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Hamilton: Whitmarsh was talking ‘rubbish’

Lewis Hamilton has dismissed claims that Jenson Button’s good form has affected his own. McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh claimed last week that Hamilton was ‘feeling the pressure’ from Button and that this was affecting his 2011 season. Responding to this, Hamilton said: “He made some comments which I disagree with. It’s rubbish.” “My issues have been [...]

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Webber pushes Button

Jenson Button set the fastest time of the first practice session in Abu Dhabi, with Mark Webber in hot pursuit in his Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton was third fastest, with World Champion-elect Sebastian Vettel fourth. The two Ferraris were next up with Fernando Alonso ahead of Felipe Massa (as per usual), although both men had [...]

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