Hamilton to start Belgian GP from pit lane after power unit change
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton will start the Belgian Grand Prix from the pit lane after putting in a new power unit to his car following a horrible Qualifying on Saturday.
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton will start the Belgian Grand Prix from the pit lane after putting in a new power unit to his car following a horrible Qualifying on Saturday.
Ferrari head into the Bahrain Grand Prix looking for redemption and resurgence, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton expressing cautious optimism about new upgrades that could help close the gap to frontrunners McLaren and Red Bull.
As the 2024 Formula 1 season concluded in a dramatic finale in Abu Dhabi, Charles Leclerc took a moment to reflect on Ferrari’s roller-coaster journey through the year.
Lewis Hamilton bids an emotional farewell to Mercedes after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, reflecting on his 12-year journey with the team and looking ahead to his move to Ferrari.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz cruised to a commanding victory, marking a third win in five races and intensifying the constructor’s battle as Ferrari leapfrogged Red Bull into second place at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Engine problems on Saturday condemned Verstappen to a midfield start, but the Dutchman swiftly made his way through the pack late on Sunday evening, aided by some slick pit work and clever strategy calls by his Red Bull team.
The fines were issued after it was determined that Leclerc, Verstappen, and Hamilton's driver assistants entered parc ferme "in violation of the procedure that was published prior to the race," with the trio's fines suspended for the rest of the 2022 season.
Verstappen had the better of Sainz for the majority of the race, despite the two drivers opting for slightly different tyre strategies as a couple of Virtual Safety Car periods punctuated the first half of the race.
Following the decision, the 2022 Formula One calendar will now run to 22 races rather than the originally planned 23.
The Dutchman had to retire at lap 39 in the Australian Grand Prix and felt that a chance to get an easy P2 had been taken away from him. He also said that he was “miles behind” race leader Charles Leclerc who was able to win his second race this season and is currently leading in the F1 championship.
