Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen qualified fifth for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after complaining about Red Bull car balance issues throughout practice, including a power deficit and near-miss with Lewis Hamilton in FP3. Red Bull admitted a balance crisis.

Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration with Ferrari's team tactics and a qualifying weakness at Monza, where he will start fourth for the Italian Grand Prix. His comments follow a difficult Saturday session.

Lewis Hamilton said Ferrari's upgraded engine improved but still lagged Mercedes on straights during Friday practice at the Italian Grand Prix. He called a potential home pole a dream, while long runs left no clear favourite.

Lewis Hamilton struggled with Ferrari's tyre-warming issues during Dutch Grand Prix qualifying at Zandvoort, finishing fifth. He remains optimistic for the race after setup changes improved the car's balance, though teammate Charles Leclerc had differing views.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said it is too early to name a title favourite, despite Kimi Antonelli leading the F1 drivers' championship by 50 points after six wins. Pundit James Hinchcliffe questioned Wolff's consultation with Antonelli's father over penalties.

George Russell revealed he still has hip scars from fitting into Lewis Hamilton's seat for the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, where he substituted for Hamilton after a positive COVID-19 test. The revelation came in a recent interview, highlighting the physical toll of the last-minute Mercedes debut.

Oliver Bearman has been advised to pursue a Plan B for his F1 career, as Lewis Hamilton's resurgence may close the Ferrari door. The advice came from Martin Brundle, with Bearman also revealing a new bike shop venture.

Former Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes discussed her sudden departure, revealing emotional support from Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, and denied rumors involving Max Verstappen.

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur confirmed a relentless engine upgrade plan, while Lewis Hamilton noted the team is pushing hard to reduce straight-line speed deficit to Mercedes.

F1 president Stefano Domenicali responded to criticism of power unit regulations, saying drivers can have their opinion. The comments follow Lando Norris's Hungarian Grand Prix win, his 47th podium for McLaren, closing in on Lewis Hamilton's tally.