Ratcliffe, IPL and Littler: The City AM Sport 2024 year in review December 31, 2024 It was the year that was in sport; when iconic athletes retired, major brands made fascinating choices and one pole vaulter was knocked out of the Olympics because of his hefty package. The 12 months that made up 2024 weaved the retirement of cricketer James Anderson with the iconic breakdancer Raygun, it saw a German [...]
‘I’m not going to apologise’: Emotional Hamilton braces for Mercedes farewell December 5, 2024 Lewis Hamilton admits he has struggled to control his emotions this season as he prepares to bring the curtain down on a glittering 12-year stay at Mercedes. The 39-year-old, who signed a deal to join Ferrari from 2025 ahead of the season, has won six of his seven world championships with the Silver Arrows but [...]
Lewis Hamilton move can complete Ferrari F1 love affair December 4, 2024 When Lewis Hamilton rounds the final corner at the Yas Marina Circuit on lap 58 of the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix on Sunday, it’ll be an epochal moment for the Mercedes driver. For in all likelihood the British driver will have completed his 246th race for the Silver Arrows, and his 356th race [...]
Champ Verstappen wins in Qatar as Hamilton endures more misery December 1, 2024 Max Verstappen followed up securing his fourth world championship by winning a chaotic Qatar Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton suffered another miserable race on Sunday. In his penultimate Mercedes appearance, seven-time world champion Hamilton was penalised twice by the stewards and said his car was “broken” as he finished down in 12th spot in a [...]
Is it written in the F1 stars for Hamilton at Ferrari? October 28, 2024 As Lewis Hamilton prepares for life at Ferrari, the Prancing Horses are beginning to find some Formula 1 form. “I feel incredibly fortunate, after achieving things with Mercedes that I could only have dreamed of as a kid, that I now have the chance to fulfil another childhood dream. Driving in Ferrari red.” Those were [...]
Stake in Lewis Hamilton’s non-alcoholic spirit Almave bought by Pernod Ricard August 29, 2024 A stake in Lewis Hamilton’s non-alcoholic tequila alternative has been snapped up by spirits giant Pernod Ricard. Pernod Ricard did not disclose the size of its investment in the brand but did confirm that it was a minority stake. Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton co-founded the brand, alongside drinks incubator business Casa Lumbre [...]
F1 Driver Standings after Russell disqualified and Hamilton wins at Spa July 28, 2024 Lewis Hamilton won his second F1 race in three races after teammate George Russell was disqualified over the weight of his car. Having started sixth on the grid, Russell claimed his second win of the season in Belgium from Lewis Hamilton and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri – who was closing with great speed in the dying [...]
Hamilton emotional after incredible British Grand Prix win at Silverstone July 7, 2024 An emotional Lewis Hamilton admitted he didn’t know if he’d ever win another race with Mercedes after he came home victorious with a ninth British Grand Prix success at Silverstone yesterday. The 39-year-old Brit finished ahead of fellow countryman Lando Norris and defending world champion Max Verstappen after pole sitter and Mercedes teammate George Russell [...]
Sunday Times Rich List sport: Lewis Hamilton, Jim Ratcliffe and Eddie Hearn May 17, 2024 Seven time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has entered the Sunday Times Rich List for the first time in 2024.
Ferrari hire two of Lewis Hamilton’s former Mercedes colleagues May 13, 2024 Both men will join in October, just weeks before Hamilton makes his eagerly anticipated switch.