Lewis Hamilton

F1 drivers have always been megastars, but over recent years their profiles have grown even larger thanks to the increased attention on the sport following Netflix's hit show, Drive to Survive.

In an interview in 2020, Hamilton noted that 'banks aren't doing s*** these days,' and stressed that it was smarter to keep his money where he could see it - in his garage.

Amid frustrations over slow queues in the pit lane, a nervy finish for Lewis Hamilton in Q1 and Alpine getting their 2024 season off to a dismal start.

However, the attention of the sport as a whole remains firmly on the ongoing scandal involving the longtime Red Bull boss Horner.

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates as Christian Horner is set to return to the paddock after what appeared to be WhatsApp exchanges were sent to F1's influential figures.

POLE POSITION: Could there be a final twist in the Lewis Hamilton story at Mercedes? Too early to say, of course, and Red Bull, mired in controversy, remain the favourites for pole in qualifying.

The Formula One season is yet to begin in its earnest, but Max Verstappen is already clear of his rivals. At least when it comes to his annual salary, anyway.

It's 'lights out and away we go' for the 2024 Formula One season - which starts officially on Thursday with Practice 1 and Practice 2 of the Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Saturday's curtain-raiser race.

Time travellers tuning into the 2024 from 30 years ago would likely feel a little confused by the packed, globe-trotting calendar, which has swelled 16 to a record-busting 24

Max Verstappen, who complained about the handling of his Red Bull throughout the one-hour practice session, finished sixth, with Russell seventh and Lewis Hamilton ninth

Red Bull Racing's parent company Red Bull GmbH announced on February 5 that Horner is being investigated following an accusation of 'inappropriate behaviour' by a female colleague.

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F1 fans could be forgiven for low expectations of the upcoming season considering the ease with which Verstappen claimed his third straight Driver's Championship.

Mercedes Formula One team principal Toto Wolff has been instructed to replace seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton with a 17-year-old teenage sensation by an ex-F1 driver.

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will take place on a Saturday due to Ramadan and the FIA rules.

Superstar Hamilton shocked the world of motorsport after deciding to activate a break clause in his Mercedes contract, allowing him to leave and join the Scuderia.

Hamilton stunned Formula One at the start of this month by signing a £40million-plus deal with Ferrari which will come into effect in 2025.

DailyMail.com spotted Brad Pitt this week hopping in his Porsche in Los Angeles.

The British fast-food chain, The Vurger Co, which used ingredients such as tempeh, soya and Beyond Meat to make its creations, confirmed it had permanently closed its doors on Thursday.

Lewis Hamilton has revealed the reason why he has decided to leave Mercedes and take up a driver's seat at Ferrari next season and explained he wants to write a 'new chapter' in his career.

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Production was delayed by the Screen Actors' Guild and Writers' Guild of America's strikes last year, but now F1 bosses are confident of release according to the planned schedule of 2025.

Circuit officials attempted to repair the track, but after a delay of nearly 40 minutes, it was announced that the running would not resume. The one-hour lunch break w as brought forward by an hour.

The allegations against Horner have overshadowed the run up to the 2024 F1 season and been one of the main stories in sport, with the 50-year-old subject of an investigation from his side.

With series six of Drive to Survive being released today, it makes for interesting viewing when Hamilton discusses his 'leap of faith' to sign a new contract with the Silver Arrows.

The seven-time world champion said he 'can't really remember what winning' feels like as he opened up on his struggles with the Silver Arrows in the latest series of Netflix hit Drive to Survive.

Mercedes Formula One team have unveiled a new steering wheel button never seen before in the sport that drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will use in the upcoming season.

The singer, 28, and the actor, 34, held hands as they walked towards their waiting car after partying the evening away at the star-studded bash.

Cara Delevingne looked sensational in a racy black midi dress as she attended the British Vogue And Tiffany & Co. BAFTAs after party at Annabel's on Sunday. 

EXCLUSIVE BY OLLIE LEWIS: It was Erling Haaland who, sat within these four wood-panelled walls, wrote 'the best pasta I've ever eaten' on a napkin addressed to Rossella.

JONATHAN McEVOY IN MILTON KEYNES: He also stated that he will still be Red Bull team principal when the Formula One season opens in Bahrain on March 2.

This season will mark the Brit's final year with the team which he joined from McLaren back in 2013. It comes after he announced his bombshell move to Ferrari for 2025.

Here, Mail Sport breaks down what exactly the team has done in their bid to add speed and chase down the all-conquering Red Bull of triple world champion Max Verstappen.

Hamilton, 39, will drive one more season with his beloved Mercedes before getting behind the wheel in the iconic red livery of Ferrari on a multi-year deal, as revealed earlier this month.

JONATHAN MCEVOY: So obvious was the notion of the seven-time world champion's impending arrival for 2025 that Carlos Sainz did not mention his name once in the media call he did over Zoom.

Carlos Sainz admitted Lewis Hamilton's shock transfer to Ferrari came out of the blue. Hamilton, 39, will leave Mercedes at the end of the year to replace the Spaniard.

Hamilton's switch has sent the rumour mill into overdrive, with stars vying for pole position in the race to replace the seven-time world champion at the Silver Arrows.

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz took the covers off the SF-24 on Tuesday, amid excitement that the Scuderia can pose a real threat towards Max Verstappen and Red Bull's crown this year.

Formula One supporters are convinced Fernando Alonso is close to agreeing a deal to return to Mercedes next year after his manager shared a snap enjoying breakfast with Toto Wolff.

Hamilton shocked he motorsport world when he revealed he would be departing Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025 after 12 years with the side where he won six of his seven world titles.

The seven-time world champion shook the F1world earlier this month by announcing that he would leave Mercedes at the end of the season to join Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton stunned Mercedes and the sport earlier this month by agreeing a bombshell £40million move to Ferrari from 2025, calling an end to his 13-year stay with the Silver Arrows.

Red Bull have extended an offer to Williams driver Alex Albon regarding his Formula 1 future, as per reports from Autosport. 

Sofia Richie stole the spotlight alongside Jasmine Tookes and Shay Mitchell at the Tommy Hilfiger show during New York Fashion Week. The event was held at the Grand Central Oyster Bar.

The seven-time world champion dropped a bombshell this month by announcing that he will leave Mercedes at the end of the season and fulfil his dream of driving for the sport's most famous team.

Lewis Hamilton's bombshell move to Ferrari could see Jack Doohan - the son of Australian motorcycling legend Mick Doohan- make his Formula 1 debut next season.

Leclerc claimed his 'only target' was to dethrone Red Bull and praised the work of Ferrari's development team ahead of next week's car launch. Red Bull are in turmoil.

Hamilton's bombshell £40m switch from Mercedes was announced last week, with the seven-time world champion set to see out the remainder of his Formula One career at Ferrari.

A gap is set to open up at one of the top teams in racing from 2025, with Lewis Hamilton s bombshell move to Ferrari from Mercedes taking the sport by storm earlier this week.

Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has spoken out on speculation that Aussie Daniel Ricciardo might be replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for the 2025 season.

Lewis Hamilton says he will realise a childhood dream when he moves to Ferrari next year. but also admits it is a leap of faith. The seven-time world champion announced the switch on Thursday.

Hamilton stunned the sporting world on Thursday when news broke that he would trade Mercedes - the team he has been with for 11 seasons - for the Italian powerhouses.

After two challenging years at Mercedes Hamilton undoubtedly will be moving for a fresh start. And wins. Lots of them. But whether Hamilton will be able to achieve that at Ferrari is another matter.

The German seven-time world champion may have ended his career in reverse, with Hamilton the one to take over his seat at Mercedes, but Schumacher remains permanently Ferrari red

Hamilton stunned the sporting world on Thursday when news broke that he would trade Mercedes - the team he has been with for 11 seasons - for the Italian powerhouses.

Toto Wolff has admitted his surprise that Lewis Hamilton decided to leave Mercedes to see out his career at Ferrari, news that his star driver broke to him over breakfast at his home in Oxford.

Ange Postecoglou praised the deals that Tottenham got over the line during the January transfer window, but jokingly rued one that got away from him on deadline day in Friday's press-conference.

Speculation is already swirling about who will take the coveted seat vacated by Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, presenting Daniel Ricciardo with a significant opportunity to finish his F1 career

Reports broke of the seven-time world champion's impending move on Thursday morning, with Hamilton set to see out this year at Mercedes before making the jump to his new side.

JONATHAN McEVOY: Ferrari. It is a nagging obsession that has ambushed Lewis Hamilton's consciousness his whole life. Now, he's finally signed for the word's most famous team.

Sir Lewis Hamilton had been expected to see out his glittering career with Mercedes but he is now changing teams in a move that will shake the sport.

Hamilton's move has been dubbed the biggest in the sport since he joined Mercedes from McLaren in 2013, and he is set to partner Charles Leclerc with the team as he bids to win his eighth world title.

The move that shocked the world on Thursday was seemingly already well in motion earlier this week, with a promotion from Ferrari's partner, Peroni, hinting at the huge deal.

Lewis Hamilton is on the brink of fulfilling one of the greatest dreams of his life - by driving for Ferrari.

Informed reports in Italy have sensationally linked Hamilton with the Scuderia, even as early as the 2025 season.

Lewis Hamilton sent shockwaves across the Formula One world on Thursday and, unsurprisingly, key figures in the sport have had their say on his bombshell move to Ferrari.

Experts have warned that the declining popularity of veganism could lead to more vegan restaurants going under in the next one or two years as they struggle to compete with larger meat-selling brands.

Lewis Hamilton's interests have grown away from the track in recent years, but the star has underlined his priority remains Formula One with his shock impending move to Mercedes.

In one fell swoop, Lewis Hamilton single-handedly rescued deadline day with news of his proposed shock move to Ferrari rocking Formula One to its very core.

Should Lewis Hamilton 's seismic move to Ferrari come to fruition, it would see a reunion between the Briton and his former mentor which has been 20 years in the making.

Negotiations over the 39-year-old British racer's move from Mercedes could be concluded by the end of the week in what would be a romantic end to his Formula One career.

Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates as Lewis Hamilton is set to make a shocking switch to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Mail Sport understands the seven-time world champion has secured a seat to drive for the Italian firm who have been reportedly offering him a £40million incentive to sign up for the 2025 season.

I've never given up meat for January and I never would. So, why force my poor dog to make sacrifices I'm not prepared to make myself, asks Shona Sibary.

Lewis Hamilton has rejoined forces with his long-term right-hand man Marc Hynes as he leaves no stone unturned in a bid to end Max Verstappen's dominance.

She captioned the post, simply: '16...' most likely referring to the age she is in the first snap.

Lando Norris has signed a new deal to remain at McLaren for the foreseeable future, believing he can win the world championship with the British racing team.

Irina Shayk proved she can turn any sidewalk into a runway during an outing in New York City on Friday. The beauty looked every inch the supermodel as she braved the weather in a chic ensemble.

The Brazilian bombshell  - who recently opened up about her parenting struggles - looked every inch the supermodel as she was spotted taking her dog for a walk along the beach.