F1 Midweek: Team Orders & the Russian GP
The most recent Formula 1 race at Sochi, Russia (Sept. 30) should be a reminder of how disappointing the sport can get at times. Â For … Continue Reading
Valtteri Bottas
Team Orders Propel Lewis Hamilton to Russian Grand Prix Win
It was a team effort from the Mercedes AMG Petronas organization that handed championship leader Lewis Hamilton another victory. Valtteri Bottas led the first half … Continue Reading
Lewis Hamilton Cruises To Victory in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton was very cautious about the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, after taking pole position the previous day. But the Briton had no difficulties … Continue Reading
Hamilton Takes Pole On Rainy Circuit in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton had one more chance to qualify on pole at a rainy circuit Saturday afternoon at the Hungaroring in Budapest for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand … Continue Reading
Happiness Is: Crickets, Compounds & Hungary
A reader noted that last week Happiness had posted information about the wrong Formula One grand prix. I made the error and corrected the column … Continue Reading
Lewis Hamilton Takes Advantage of Sebastian Vettel’s Error, Wins in Germany
Lewis Hamilton never thought he could be so lucky Sunday (July 22) at the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. But the Briton emerged an unlikely … Continue Reading
Sebastian Vettel Breaks Track Record, Takes Pole in Germany
Sebastian Vettel continued his quest for his fifth world championship by grabbing a last-minute track record pole position time of 1:11:212 to beat Finns Valtteri … Continue Reading
Bottas Edges Hamilton; Takes Third Career Pole in Austria
Valterri Bottas proved Saturday afternoon at the Red Bull Ring that this track was well suited for him, as the Finn took his first pole … Continue Reading
F1 News: Hamilton, Bottas Lead Friday Practice Domination in Austria
Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas were expected to dominate at this week’s Austrian Grand Prix, and on Friday, the two ran 1-2 in practice. Hamilton … Continue Reading
Sebastian Vettel Dominates in Canada, Takes Championship Lead
Sebastian Vettel capped off what could have been a disappointing weekend, as the German not only won pole but dominated from start to finish the … Continue Reading