Lewis Hamilton

Aston Martin will also allow De Vries to drive for them instead of Sebastian Vettel at Monza on Friday. He could be considered by Mercedes when Hamilton ...

He replaced Hamilton for FP1 at the French Grand Prix in July. The 23-year-old is 15th in the 2022 world drivers’ Championship leaderboard with 12 points. The son of the legendary former racer Michael Schumacher, Mick Schumacher could be an apt replacement for Hamilton. The Australian will be a free agent at the end of the 2022 campaign, and is reportedly in talks to join Mercedes as back-up to Hamilton and [George Russell](/latest/george-russell). If Hamilton retires when his contract ends in 2024, Ricciardo could be in line to replace the Briton. F1 fans will be very familiar with Dutchman Nyck de Vries despite the 27-year-old never holding a permanent seat in the category.

Lewis Hamilton has cast doubt on Daniel Ricciardo joining Mercedes in any capacity, insisting a reserve driver role is "not what's best" for the Australian, ...

I just hope he stays on the grid and in the sport." "My goal is always to be with Mercedes - I signed with them in 1997. If he's part of our team that'd be great, but a third role is not really what's best for him." "I still don't know what next year looks like. Lewis Hamilton has cast doubt on Daniel Ricciardo joining Mercedes in any capacity, insisting a reserve driver role is "not what's best" for the Australian, while also re-enforcing that he plans to race on in Formula 1 for some time yet. Mercedes are reportedly interested in signing Daniel Ricciardo as a reserve in 2023, with view to replacing Lewis Hamilton; But Hamilton says "a third role is not what's best" for Ricciardo and also hints again he plans on racing on

Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc took penalties at the Belgian Grand Prix after also changing engine parts. It was Leclerc's second back of the grid start of ...

Hamilton’s former team-mate Valtteri Bittas will also take a grid penalty at the Italian Grand Prix. Alonso fired back at Hamilton after the accident, branding the seven-time champion as an “idiot”. The Mercedes star will have a fourth power unit installed this weekend after his car picked up damage at the Belgian Grand Prix.

With speculation ramping up once again over Lewis Hamilton and his Formula 1 career, he confirmed that he is going nowhere anytime soon.

I feel like we are embarking on a lot of positive things, not only in the sport but outside and I think there’s a lot to accomplish together. I feel like I can race for quite a bit longer so I will be potentially steering towards that.” I love that we have the long partnership we have. I want to be part of that. I love what I am doing, and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. I am feeling fit.

Hamilton will have fresh engine parts fitted to his Mercedes for the Italian Grand Prix, meaning he will incur a penalty that will make him start the race ...

[Mattia Binotto](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mattia-binotto) has not yet confirmed that the new engine will be introduced at Monza, but admitted that a penalty is coming "sooner or later". [Carlos Sainz](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/carlos-sainz) is another driver who looks likely to take a penalty. [Valtteri Bottas](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/valtteri-bottas) will also take a penalty. It took a huge 46G impact as the car slammed into the floor. "This is because although we are still working on the recovery plan for PU number three that was damaged in Spa, that unit cannot be run this weekend. That means a [Ferrari](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ferrari-f1) would be at the back of the grid at its home race. But before that ending, he had been in contention for the victory for the first time all season. The Brit's old Mercedes team-mate, now racing for [Alfa Romeo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/alfa-romeo-f1), suffered an engine failure last weekend at the [Dutch Grand Prix](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/dutch-grand-prix). "We will be fitting PU number for this weekend for Lewis," said a Mercedes spokesperson. [Fernando Alonso](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fernando-alonso) at the [Belgian Grand Prix](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/belgian-grand-prix) has cast doubt on the stability of the power unit he was using during that race. [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lewis-hamilton) is set to start from the back of the grid at the [Italian Grand Prix](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/italian-grand-prix). [Mercedes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mercedes-f1) have confirmed that they plan to give the Brit new engine components that would take him beyond the allowed amount during a season, incurring a grid penalty.

The future of F1 star Daniel Ricciardo remains up in the air after he was sacked by McLaren, but Mercedes champion Lewis Hamilton has played down ...

I don't have anything confirmed. 'In short, I don't have anything teed up yet. 'There's no reason for me to hold back any information now. There's no secrets. With Ricciardo to be dumped by McLaren at season's end, the Aussie has no contract for 2023 and has said he is willing to be a reserve driver to earn a shot with another team. Lewis Hamilton denies Daniel Ricciardo is in line to join Mercedes next year and replace him in 2024 - as he praises Aussie as 'too talented' to spend a year as a reserve driver

A report on Thursday morning claimed Ricciardo was being lined up for a reserve driver berth at Mercedes and could replace Hamilton if he retires after the ...

If I was managing him, he would be racing." It's complex, but when I know, you will!" Meanwhile, Ricciardo said he was "assessing everything" as he balances his remaining commitments to McLaren with sorting out his racing future. Hamilton added: "I think he should be racing, personally. He will be let go by [McLaren](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mclaren-f1) a year earlier than planned, and there are only a few vacant spots left on next year's grid that might be available to him. And he repeated that sentiment in Thursday's driver press conference, when he apologised to Ricciardo.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will start the Italian Grand Prix at the back because of a grid penalty for using too many engine parts.

"I expect it to be a bit of a difficult weekend," he said. I think that will be the case this weekend." But the eighth title remains a goal and I would be so proud to do it with this team. I love that we have the long partnership we have. "I am grateful that each year since 2007 we have had an opportunity to win. "But I am focused on getting that win.

The engine suffered damage in a 45G impact with Fernando Alonso at the start of the Belgian Grand Prix. However, Mercedes are understood to be looking into ways ...

But, Hamilton has admitted the Monza circuit was “great for overtaking” as he attempts to work his way through the field on Sunday. Hamilton will start at the back after taking on his fourth power unit of the season, one more than the FIA yearly allowance. Hamilton also confirmed the team were “still hopeful” they could re-use the power unit despite it being out of service for this weekend.

LEWIS HAMILTON sent an emotional message to Queen Elizabeth, before it was confirmed of the monarch's passing.

The Prime Minister also sent her best wishes to the Queen earlier on Thursday prior to her passing, as she said: “The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime. “After a full day yesterday, Her Majesty has this afternoon accepted doctors' advice to rest,” read the initial statement. “The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”

Hamilton, who has met the Queen on several occasions in the past, broke his silence following the monarch's death with an emotional and classy tribute on ...

"For more than seven decades she dedicated her life to public service with dignity and devotion and inspired so many around the world. She was a symbol of hope for so many and she served her country with dignity, dedication and kindness. Accompanying the heartfelt post was a photo of the Queen smiling. "I had the incredible honour of being able to spend time with her. She was truly an iconic leader, an inspiration and a reassuring presence for most, if not all, of our lives," the The seven-time world champion had met Her Majesty on several occasions in recent years, having first been in the presence of the monarch when he was made an MBE in 2009.

Opinion on the soon-to-be-ex-McLaren driver's possible switch to the Silver Arrows has been split on social media, after rumours began to spread in earnest ...

Daniel Ricciardo's potential switch to Mercedes has split opinion among fans on social media Opinion on the soon-to-be-ex-McLaren driver's possible switch to the Silver Arrows has been split on social media, after rumours began to spread in earnest that a surprise move to Mercedes was on the cards for next season. - Daniel Ricciardo's possible move to Mercedes has split opinion on social media

It was a dramatic race for the Mercedes pair on the Zandvoort circuit. Hamilton and Russell were in P1 and P2, respectively, behind a safety car, giving the ...

In a poll of Express Sport readers, over a quarter of 3,000 still believe that Hamilton can bridge the gap between himself and Russell. In turn, the majority of voters agree that Mercedes were correct to pit the 24-year-old. It was a dramatic race for the Mercedes pair on the Zandvoort circuit. A relatively large 30.9 per cent of voters think the legendary driver can catch his younger partner. But I’m hoping more often than not it feels like Budapest or the last race, for the rest of the races. The Silver Arrows' driver partnership has endured a tricky year adapting to the W13 car, following sweeping technical regulation changes before the start of the season.

Former Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the news of her death on Thursday.

He said on Twitter: “Formula 1 mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. I know the whole nation and many others around the world will be mourning her loss and my thoughts and prayers are with her family and all those close to her, who have lost a loved one. She was a symbol of hope for so many and she served her country with dignity, dedication and kindness. “I had the incredible honour of being able to spend time with her. She was truly like no other and I’m grateful to have lived during her time. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff wore a black armband, and Britons Hamilton, George Russell and Ross Brawn all gathered at the front of the group.

F1 will pay its respects to Queen Elizabeth II who passed away at the age of 96 over the Italian Grand Prix weekend.

We send our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and the people of the UK and the Commonwealth.” “I had the honour of meeting Her Majesty a couple of times and she will be remembered by a country and commonwealth whom she served for more than 70 years, devoting herself with unreserved dignity and dedication. Respects will be paid to Her Majesty in the pit lane at Monza at 1.50pm local time, 10 minutes prior to the start of the session.

Lewis Hamilton's chances to win an eighth Formula 1 world championship in 2022 can officially come to an end this weekend in Monza.

sits just one spot ahead of Hamilton in fifth place in the standings and trails Verstappen by 135 points. There is also one sprint qualifying race left in 2022, and the winner of that race is awarded eight points. Sainz can only be up to 161 points behind by the end of the weekend, ensuring that Hamilton, who has never previously been mathematically eliminated from title contention with six races remaining, is the only driver facing elimination in Italy. [career-worst finish](https://beyondtheflag.com/2022/06/11/formula-1-lewis-hamilton-comments-bite/) through his first 16 seasons in Formula 1, as he has never before finished outside the top five in the driver standings. [He sits in sixth place](http://beyondtheflag.com/formula-one-standings) through the 22-race season’s first 15 races, and he has not yet stood on the top step of the podium in 2022. Following the Italian Grand Prix, that number will drop to 164, meaning that if Max Verstappen can outscore Lewis Hamilton by at least 12 points in it, Hamilton will be eliminated from championship contention with six races to go.

The Mercedes driver was knighted by the now King Charles III late last year but had been able to spend time with the Queen previously.

She was a symbol of hope for so many and she served her country with dignity, dedication and kindness. I know the whole nation and many others around the world will be mourning her loss and my thoughts and prayers are with her family and all those close to her, who have lost a loved one.” Her son, Charles who was the former Prince of Wales, will take over as King.

Lewis Hamilton took to social media to deliver a fitting tribute following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

We talked about our shared love of dogs and she was incredibly generous with her time. “I had the incredible honour of being able to spend time with her. She was a symbol of hope for so many and she served her country with dignity, dedication and kindness.

MAX VERSTAPPEN won last season's championship and lies a massive 109 points ahead this year as F1 returns to Monza.

It was Hamilton and Verstappen’s second incident of the season and came just weeks after the pair collided at the British Grand Prix. However, the Mercedes star took a dig at Verstappen after the race, claiming he was “surprised” the Dutchman didn’t come and check on his condition. Verstappen collided with Hamilton at Monza last season after a slow pit stop for the Red Bull star brought him out next to his title rival a couple of laps later.

Formula One's drivers and teams observed a minute's silence ahead of practice for the Italian Grand Prix following the death of Queen Elizabeth II aged 96.

I know the whole nation and many others around the world will be mourning her loss and my thoughts and prayers are with her family and all those close to her, who have lost a loved one. "I had the incredible honour of being able to spend time with her. She was a symbol of hope for so many and she served her country with dignity, dedication and kindness.