News Details
Hamilton says early stop was a necessity
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton says the early stop that left him vulnerable in the fight against Sebastian Vettel in the F1 2017 opener was down to “running out of grip”. Hamilton led the Australian Grand Prix off the line, but was hassled by Vettel throughout the opening stint and eventually came in for his only stop 17 laps into the 57-lap race. He was instantly on the pace with the set of fresh softs, but soon found himself stuck behind Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen. He was told passing the Dutchman was "race critical" and replied: "I don't know how you expect me to do that." As Vettel pitted from the lead a few laps later, he emerged right ahead of the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Australian GP: Vettel beats Hamilton to Melbourne win
Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel beat pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton to victory in...
7y ago from Motorsport.com
More downforce makes F1 ‘boring’ – Stuck
As excitement builds for the new era of F1, German official Hans-Joachim...
7y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Sebastian Vettel storms to Ferrari's first victory...
Sebastian Vettel stormed to victory at the Australian Grand Prix to claim...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Vettel beats Hamilton to Australian GP win
– Sebastian Vettel beat Lewis Hamilton to victory in the...
7y ago from GPUpdate.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
The obstacles Yamaha has to overcome to have a...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati: COTA MotoGP podium “essential step” for...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Acosta: 2024 MotoGP title ‘not the priority' in...
MotoGP rookie Pedro Acosta has outlined that fighting for the 2024 title...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Vinales: Aprilia MotoGP win has a “different...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar's new Aeroscreen makes early debut at Long...
The NTT IndyCar Series will have teams fit a new version of the Aeroscreen...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar rolling out new version of aeroscreen for Long...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Arrow McLaren reveal Long Beach livery for No. 6...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar tweaks split practice format for Long Beach
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Ireland’s bid to rejoin the WRC in 2025 halted
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why tough love has allowed Fourmaux to reach new WRC...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota to field Ogier and Rovanpera in WRC Portugal...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Craig Breen will be remembered for his "heart...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Close the gap!' - Thierry Henry furious with Arsenal...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Exclusive: 'It's true…' – Fabrizio Romano...
Transfer news journalist Fabrizio Romano has responded to the stories...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Mikel Arteta laments 'big mistake' as Arsenal suffer...
A dejected Mikel Arteta admits that Arsenal were made to pay for one 'big...
2h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
'It's a gutted dressing room' - Mikel Arteta pinpoints...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Monza undergoes full renovation ahead of 2024 Italian GP
Monza, host of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix,... Read More »
51m ago from GrandPrix247.com
Aston Martin plan Stroll F1 contract talks ‘in the...
Aston Martin Formula 1 boss Mike Krack has... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Alonso details how Stroll is ‘crucial' to Aston...
Fernando Alonso believes that his potential to... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com