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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli emotional after securing his maiden F1 win at Chinese GP in Shanghai. (PHOTO: AP)

'I'm speechless... about to cry': Teen sensation Kimi Antonelli emotional after maiden F1 win at Chinese GP

March 15, 2026 6:41 pm

Kimi Antonelli is now the second teenager ever to win a Formula One race after the four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who claimed his first victory with Red Bull at the age of 18 in 2016.

Lewis Hamilton reveals he adopted a cow ‘Max’ at Australian GP press conference: ‘I didn’t name him, I swear’

March 07, 2026 12:29 pm

The name quickly amused fans because it is the same as four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen. However, Hamilton was quick to clarify that he had nothing to do with choosing the name.

Lewis Hamilton’s Hell: F1 driver says he's not looking forward to next Ferrari season

November 24, 2025 7:30 pm

Hamilton is currently sixth in the driver's standings, and a good 74 points behind teammate Charles LeClerc.

F1 first reactions: Brad Pitt’s film hailed as high-octane crowd-pleaser; comparisons drawn to Top Gun Maverick

June 05, 2025 9:52 pm

Brad Pitt’s new movie F1 just had its first official press screening, and the early reviews are very positive. Critics are calling it a thrilling, action-packed summer blockbuster that delivers on the excitement of racing.

Brad Pitt’s F1 unleashes 10 minutes of adrenaline-fueled Daytona racing footage at CinemaCon

April 02, 2025 7:37 am

Brad Pitt’s F1 roared into CinemaCon with a thrilling 10-minute preview of high-speed Daytona racing.

Abu Dhabi GP: Ahead of final Mercedes race, Lewis Hamilton gets apology from Toto Wolff

December 08, 2024 1:27 pm

The incident resulted in a loss of downforce for the Mercedes and Hamilton, for whom this was supposed to be a final swansong with a team he achieved so much, was forced into the 18th spot ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton will end his contract with Mercedes at the end of the season ( Reuters)

12 memorable years for Lewis Hamilton with the Silver Arrows comes to end, but is he still hungry?

December 05, 2024 1:58 pm

Lewis Hamilton bids farewell to Mercedes after 12 years and 6 championships, his last race with Mercedes will be the Abu Dhabi Grand prix on this Sunday

F1: With Mercedes consistently improving, will Lewis Hamilton be questioning 2025 move to Ferrari?

July 25, 2024 5:33 pm

As the Formula One season hits its mid-season break after this week's Belgian Grand Prix, the championship picture has significantly changed since the seven-time champion announced his move to Ferrari in February.

I now have the chance to fulfil another childhood dream: Lewis Hamilton on joining Ferrari in 2025

February 03, 2024 10:05 pm

Hamilton is one of the most successful racers in the history of the sports winning 7 titles, six of which he won with Mercedes.

F1 star Lewis Hamilton blasts Florida's anti-LBGTQ measures

May 05, 2023 9:44 am

Hamilton, F1’s only Black driver, regularly uses his platform to speak on issues of social justice and race, human rights and protection of the LBGTQ community.