Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver and a multiple-time Formula 1 World Champion.
Notable Quotes
"Congrats to Kimi. A mega, mega job."View Story →
"Congrats to Kimi. Mega, mega job. Having your first pole here is so special."View Story →
"feels like I'm reminding people who I am"View Story →
""So it's a completely different track. Maybe we will still get to enjoy it where you're not power-limited, but the best parts of the track are Copse and Becketts and Stowe and in those parts the power is just dropping.""View Story →
"Wow. OK. I like it. I love this place. I love this crowd. I can't express to you how big a dream it is, and the flow you can get into around this place if you can get the set-up in the right place."View Story →
"I am really pleased to get pole. It was only 10 milliseconds or something like that and the team really deserve it."View Story →
"Tough race to keep the Mercedes behind, as I said it might be. And with it being so windy today, big headwind down the back straight, he came flying past."View Story →
"Of course I'm not satisfied. I'm third. Both these guys did a great job today."View Story →
"I clearly had the car to be on pole today, and I just didn't deliver. So that's tough to swallow."View Story →
"Ultimately, the last three races have been pretty bad from my side."View Story →
"That's how racing should be. It should be back and forth, back and forth."View Story →
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BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
July 26, 2026Norris wins his first grand prix of year in Hungary
Lando Norris takes his and McLaren's first victory of the year in a compelling Hungarian Grand Prix.
July 26, 2026Norris on pole as Hamilton and Antonelli penalised
McLaren's Lando Norris takes his first grand prix pole position of 2026 in Hungary, as Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli are both given grid penalties.
July 25, 2026Russell proud of resilience after string of problems
George Russell says he has had to be "the most resilient I've ever been" to cope with the string of problems that have affected his title challenge.
July 23, 2026Why was Hamilton penalised but not Leclerc? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Hungarian Grand Prix.
July 21, 2026Hamilton cleared of blame after his car knocked over mechanic - Reuters
Hamilton cleared of blame after his car knocked over mechanic Reuters
July 19, 2026Verstappen top in first practice as Hadjar takes grid penalty
Red Bull's Max Verstappen heads Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton at the top of the times in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.
July 17, 2026Did F1 miss trick with British GP safety-car finish? - Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
July 7, 2026Strong weekend for Lindblad and Leclerc composed - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the British Grand Prix.
July 5, 2026Antonelli beats Leclerc & Hamilton to Silverstone pole
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes pole position for the British Grand Prix, beating the Ferraris and team-mate George Russell.
July 4, 2026Antonelli passes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli overtakes Lewis Hamilton to win an action-packed sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
July 4, 2026Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
July 3, 2026Hamilton fastest in Silverstone practice session
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton leads the way in practice at the British Grand Prix before sprint qualifying later on Friday.
July 3, 2026Silverstone completely different with new cars - Hamilton
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton says Silverstone will be "a completely different circuit" with this year's new cars.
July 2, 2026Did Russell's pole set dangerous precedent? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Austrian Grand Prix.
June 30, 2026How Russell's quick thinking produced unexpected pole
Quick thinking, experience and a "magic lap" come together to produce an unexpected pole position for George Russell at the Austrian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.
June 27, 2026Antonelli leads Russell in Austrian first practice
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
June 26, 2026Is Gasly's podium justice or a can of worms best left unopened? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Austrian Grand Prix.
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June 18, 2026Monaco great for Hamilton but no fairytale for Leclerc - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Monaco Grand Prix.
June 7, 2026Antonelli-Russell contrast could hardly be more stark
In Monaco, "everything clicked" for Kimi Antonelli but his Mercedes team-mate George Russell was "beyond frustration" after another race without points.
June 7, 2026Antonelli snatches Monaco pole with 'magic lap' for Mercedes - Reuters
Antonelli snatches Monaco pole with 'magic lap' for Mercedes Reuters
June 6, 2026Formula 1 now 'much more fun' - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says the new Formula 1 this year is "much more fun" than any other time in his career.
March 26, 2026Home hero Piastri crashes out before Australian Grand Prix - Reuters
Home hero Piastri crashes out before Australian Grand Prix Reuters
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