Hopefully not a burning of a bridge’ Additional reporting by Thomas Maher. The Hamilton and Mercedes story stretches back further, with his first

Mercedes chief Andrew Shovlin has defended Lewis Hamilton despite several Formula One figures feeling as though the Brit's best days are behind him

Lewis Hamilton's "phobia of losing" has been credited as the biggest driving force behind success by Mercedes' Andrew Shovlin.

It can also suit the promoters. Zandvoort’s decision to stop hosting F1 after 2026 points to the pressures — and costs — involved in staging a race. Spa looked in serious doubt just a few years ago, and while the interest from the local stakeholders has certainly taken an uplift since then, a couple of off years may actually suit the track.

The first time Hamilton dons the famous red Ferrari colors and gets behind the wheel of one of its F1 cars will be the moment he has longed for throughout his career. It is also set to be a relatively low-key event.

The infamous Silverstone 2021 crash between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen not only intensified their rivalry but also strained the relationship between Mercedes and Red Bull. Mercedes insider reflects on the team’s regrets over their handling of the fallout.