Lewis Hamilton

It was another sobering Formula One weekend for Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton cut a frustrated figure after his team's deficiencies were laid bare once again ...

“Everyone wants to see a close battle, but it is the way it is. “It will be up and down through the first three races. It is the fastest car I have seen, especially compared to the rest. Mercedes and Aston Martin both sit on 38 points in the Constructor Standings after two races, already 49 points behind the runaway Red Bull team, with Ferrari a further 12 points back. With Red Bill so far ahead, Hamilton says Mercedes’ aim in the immediate future is to try and be competitive with Aston Martin. “I have definitely never seen a car so fast,” Hamilton said after the race.

The Mercedes driver was overtaken by the double world champion as Verstappen powered from 15th on the grid to second in a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix won by Red ...

“The gap they have to the rest of the field, I think is bigger than we’ve seen probably since Mercedes in 2014. I don’t know how or why but he came past me with serious speed. The Mercedes driver was overtaken by the double world champion as Verstappen powered from 15th on the grid to second in a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix won by Red Bull’s Mexican Sergio Perez.

After a dramatic weekend at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Ted Kravitz takes a closer look at all the biggest talking points as Red Bull's blistering pace ...

[Stream the biggest moments on NOW](https://www.nowtv.com/promo/sky-sports?dcmp=articlelink) "At the end Aston Martin said no, the SAC had never said that you can't touch the car with the jack, it is just you can't do any meaningful work on it and there had been lots of other instances where teams had touched the car with the jack. "It is a difficult question because the previous race for Esteban Ocon, a team member had touched the car within the five-second penalty period and he had been given a 10-second penalty for the team member doing that. After Aston Martin appealed, it was agreed that touching the car while serving a penalty did not break rules on "working" on the car and "on balance", Kravitz believes it was the correct decision. "A, it is, Lewis Hamilton is right, and B, what he is referring to is the ease at which Max Verstappen was able to pass him on the straight the moment he opened his DRS," said Kravitz. Nico Rosberg: He could be more gracious](https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12838137/saudi-arabian-grand-prix-max-verstappen-not-happy-finishing-second-as-sergio-perez-wins-in-jeddah) [Fernando Alonso restored to third, hits out at FIA amid time-penalty farce](https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/24184/12838550/fernando-alonso-hits-out-at-poor-show-from-fia-amid-time-penalty-farce-at-saudi-arabian-grand-prix) [Get Sky Sports](https://www.sky.com/tv/sports?dcmp=articlelink)

It was yet another dominant F1 weekend for Red Bull at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, with Sergio Perez taking the chequered flag in Jeddah from teammate Max ...

And that was despite Verstappen starting 15th on the grid after [enduring engine problems in qualifying in Saturday](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/breaking-max-verstappen-eliminated-qualifying-29493717). "No matter what I do, no matter what I change, I can't get confidence in it. And after qualifying in Saturday, The admission is only likely to add to Hamilton's current downbeat mood, after another turbulent week for the star in Jeddah. "That is the fastest car I have seen compared to the rest." And afterwards, the 38-year-old made a harrowing admission to reporters. [comments section.](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/lewis-hamilton-mercedes-radio-message-29374015#comments-section) "I just don't feel connected to this car," he said. [he again raised eyebrows with telling comments about the W14](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/lewis-hamilton-mercedes-saudi-arabia-29496409). Claiming he'd "never seen a car so fast" as the new RB14, he implied Perez and Verstappen were hitting speeds that not even he had reached in his prime with the Silver Arrows. And sure enough, few can dispute that [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/lewis-hamilton) should be clued up on, it's fast [F1](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/) cars.

Hamilton finished fifth for Mercedes in Jeddah, where Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen secured a one-two for Red Bull.

Out came the safety car and Hamilton was effectively handed a free pit stop, moving him ahead of both Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. He dropped to eighth on lap eight when Charles Leclerc cantered by, and then fell behind Verstappen to leave him in ninth. “Everyone wants to see a close battle, but it is the way it is. When he came round to serving his punishment as he changed tyres, Perez had already assumed the lead. It is the fastest car I have seen, especially compared to the rest. Perez and Verstappen were both more than a second-a-lap quicker than their rivals.

Lewis Hamilton is yet to agree terms at Mercedes as time ticks down on his current deal.

“And if we cannot demonstrate that we're able to give him a car in the next couple of years, then he needs to look everywhere. Last week, Hamilton blamed Mercedes bosses for not listening to him over the car’s direction and called for “accountability”. However, Hamilton blasted the suggestion and pledged Mercedes' position had no bearing on him remaining with the German marque.

It was another sobering Formula One weekend for Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton cut a frustrated figure after his team's deficiencies were laid bare once again ...

“Everyone wants to see a close battle, but it is the way it is. “It will be up and down through the first three races. It is the fastest car I have seen, especially compared to the rest. Mercedes and Aston Martin both sit on 38 points in the Constructor Standings after two races, already 49 points behind the runaway Red Bull team, with Ferrari a further 12 points back. With Red Bill so far ahead, Hamilton says Mercedes’ aim in the immediate future is to try and be competitive with Aston Martin. “I have definitely never seen a car so fast,” Hamilton said after the race.

Lewis Hamilton entered the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia in a fully charged apocalypse fit that puts Pedro Pascal's threadbare flannel to shame.

On his feet were massive clomper [boots](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/mschf-astro-boy-boots), just in case it wasn't post-Earth enough. A little bit [Luke Skywalker](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/upcoming-star-wars-movies-tv-shows) on a Berlin weekender. [sleeveless](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/sleeveless-vests-trend-men-2022) tunic that was cut sharply at his waist. Baggy in all the right places, with excessively large pockets for carrying things [like Pascal's Taurus Model 66 gat](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/the-last-of-us-menswear-guide), we suspect. Because it wasn't a lime green boiler suit that the Brit sportsman was rocking. And, unless you're already in your nuclear bunker, you'll know it's set in a hostile, post-pandemic world that has a very bad case of mould – and the smash hit series is outgrowing the four corners of your TV.

Sir Lewis Hamilton turned up to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday wearing a menacing all-black Rick Owens ensemble and IWC Big Pilot's watch.

Let’s see what Hamilton decides to wear at the Australian GP. He is currently fifth in the driver standings with Alonso in third, Perez in second and Verstappen in first. For the 2021 Met Gala, for instance, Hamilton joined forces with recently [retired stylist Law Roach](https://robbreport.com/lifestyle/news/law-roach-announces-retirement-1234818688/) and wore an elegant black suit and lacy white button-down by Black designer Kenneth Nicholson.

The seven-time champion says this year's Red Bull machines may be the most dominant the sport has seen since 2014.

"I don't think Red Bull will be able to maintain that advantage. So my message for the fans is to be patient and keep watching Formula 1." For now at least, best of the rest title may belong to "I didn't even bother to block because there was such a big difference," said Hamilton, referring to when Verstappen passed him on the high-speed street circuit. You have to give credit to what Red Bull has done. "When we were fast," Hamilton said of his team's eight-year run of Constructors' Championship from 2014 to 2021.

George Russell finished ahead of Lewis Hamilton in Jeddah, and the seven-time champion's former Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg was quick to crack a joke ...

But I'll work hard to make sure we are in a better place next time." I chose one way and he chose another. But he comes back with a bang every single time so, dear George, don't get too comfortable!" He said: "We work on that. Former world champion Rosberg thinks it was because he was annoyed at having been beaten by his team-mate. Russell finished fourth with Hamilton one place further back, beating both [Ferraris](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ferrari-f1).

Lewis Hamilton was unable to battle Max Verstappen and Red Bull in a frustrating Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

It is the fastest car I have seen, especially compared to the rest. With the help of DRS, he pulled alongside Hamilton down the main straight and completed the move into turn one. Verstappen approached the back of Hamilton after just 12 laps as the Dutchman battled his way through the field from P15.

Nico Rosberg has spoken out on the battle between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at Mercedes.

“The gap to the rest of the field is the biggest since Mercedes in 2014. We will still be fighting hard, we want to win races this year, we want to be in the championship hunt. Russell ended 35 points ahead of his veteran team-mate last year when Hamilton failed to win a race for the first time in his career while his compatriot won the Brazilian Grand Prix. The German Sky Sports expert also pointed out a chink in Hamilton's armour that he thinks Russell can exploit. There were some suggestions that Russell ignored team orders in Jeddah when Hamilton caught up to the back of him. After getting the better of Hamilton in their first season together, Russell is right on his team-mate's tail in 2023 and finished fourth in Saudi Arabia with [Mercedes](/latest/mercedes)' [best result so far this year.](/sport/f1-autosport/1748332/George-Russell-Lewis-Hamilton-Charles-Leclerc-Sergio-Perez-Max-Verstappen-F1?utm_source=daily_express_newsletter&utm_campaign=breaking_express_F1_newsletter&utm_medium=email&pure360.trackingid=661d1ff9-aa56-42c3-af2f-efe503471e23)

Lewis Hamilton offered an unexpected answer when quizzed about George Russell's efforts at the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

“There was like a 50-50 choice,” he said. Russell finished ahead of Hamilton in the F1 standings in 2022, and earned Mercedes’ sole win of the year in Brazil. Russell was briefly promoted to a podium-finish due to the chaos around Fernando Alonso’s 10-second penalty, before it was rescinded and the Aston Martin took back the P3 that he earned on-track.

Losing to George Russell at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton had his “I got beat by my team-mate face” on after the race, and that's according ...

“No, absolutely,” he said. [Saudi GP conclusions: Red Bull fast but fragile? “It’s going to be a big, big challenge, but let’s not forget Lewis is the best of all time so if there’s going to be someone who can beat George then it will be Lewis.” “I think if I had the set-up George had,” he said, “I would have been in a better position.” While the younger of the two Briton’s declared that was “probably one of my strongest weekends in F1” and that he had “exceeded the potential of the car”, Hamilton was left feeling “miserable” as he “just can’t connect” with the car. Losing to George Russell at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton had his “I got beat by my team-mate face” on after the race, and that’s according to someone who knows that look rather well, Nico Rosberg.

LEWIS HAMILTON could suffer a huge blow if Fernando Alonso is in the running for the Formula 1 world championship.The Brit's old rival and former McLa.

[Alonso](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/fernando-alonso/), 41, has earned two podiums in the opening pair of races this year - only being beaten by the Red Bulls. "I wouldn’t say it’s giving me a lot. I must keep trying." [been in a bad mood](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21763565/lewis-hamilton-mercedes-car-wolff/) with his car this season. [The Objective](https://theobjective.com/deportes/2023-03-09/mercedes-barajar-entregarse-fernando-alonso-formula-1/) even claim that the Silver Arrows could prioritise giving their customer team their highest performing power units - in what would be a huge blow to Hamilton and team-mate [George Russell](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/george-russell/). [Hamilton](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/lewis-hamilton/), meanwhile, has finished fifth in both Grands Prix - with Mercedes' new car not having the pace to compete with [Max Verstappen](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/max-verstappen/) and Sergio Perez.

Lewis Hamilton has had comments on Red Bull shot down after the Mercedes driver claimed he had never seen a faster car.

"It's a different surface here and we don't really understand why on this surface our car works one way and different on another. "(We are) still a long, long way off Red Bull. He said: "I’ve definitely never seen a car so fast. Hamilton admits supporters would prefer to see a closer contest. [Mercedes](/latest/mercedes) driver Hamilton finished fifth, a place behind team-mate George Russell. [starting 15th on the grid](/sport/f1-autosport/1748040/F1-qualifying-LIVE-Lewis-Hamilton-Max-Verstappen-Saudi-Arabia) after dropping out of Q2 on Saturday.

Mercedes' W14 has been underwhelming to drive so far and Lewis Hamilton points out a vital factor that the Silver Arrows are missing out on.

Hamilton is arguably one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time, and has broken just about every record there is to break in the sport. Talking about Hamilton’s problems, the Austrian acknowledged that there is something fundamentally wrong with the rear of the W14. Unfortunately for Hamilton, the W14 is equally, if not more difficult to drive than its predecessor.

Sky Sports presenter Kravitz hinted that Red Bull's F1 rivals might be questioning the legality of the RB19's DRS system given just how powerful it is ...

So that'll be, I'm sure, the latest round of technical intrigue in Formula 1 when we get to the next race in Australia." "So we have this thing called the Drag Reduction System, and that means that on the straight if a car is behind, they can open their rear wing which normally slows the car down, having a rear wing. [Max Verstappen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/max-verstappen) started 15th on the grid after a mechanical issue in qualifying, but was up to second place by the mid-way point in the race. What Lewis is saying is that you've never seen a car gain quite so much speed by opening its Drag Reduction System, rear wing flap, and he doesn't understand how that's possible. Only a single point has been dropped by them so far – the fastest lap in the first race which was snatched by [Zhou Guanyu](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/zhou-guanyu) on the final lap. I don't know how, but he came past me with some serious speed and I didn't even bother to block him because there was a massive speed difference."

A recently resurfaced comment from last year saw a prominent F1 journalist suggest Mercedes should always be prioritising Lewis Hamilton and force George ...

If you want to keep driving no problem, sign on the dotted line here and you will never finish in front of Lewis Hamilton. He's the future, if Lewis retires they've got the guy, more points for the team and all the rest of it. "There are a lot of good reasons to have George. They didn't listen to him and they signed George. "And you've got to remember Lewis wanted to keep Valtteri. Both Russell and Hamilton are not able to enjoy the success that they crave thanks to a less competitive car.

Nico Rosberg and Damon Hill speak out on Lewis Hamilton's struggles.

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, who finished fifth at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, said Red Bull's car is the fastest he has ever seen.

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Nico Rosberg claims to have identified Lewis Hamilton's key weakness as the Briton's struggle for form continues.

"I feel like I struggled with the car in the high speed particularly," Hamilton said. "I am here as late as I can be every day and I am preparing the best you can and I get in the car and I just can't connect with it." It is miserable.