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The latest stories and features on racing driver Lewis Hamilton, including Formula One news and updates.

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The Shanghai International Circuit has one long straight and several tight bends. Photo: Xinhua

Formula One (F1)

Chinese Grand Prix: Shanghai sprint race presents ‘huge challenge’ in F1’s new era

Short race will need a different approach under new system, but the teams will have only one practice session to hone set-ups, strategies.

11 Mar 2026 - 10:59PM

Formula One (F1)

F1: Russell says ‘it’s been a long time’ as Mercedes dominate Australian Grand Prix

8 Mar 2026 - 4:05PM

Formula One (F1)

Mercedes’ Russell, Antonelli top in Australian GP qualifying, Verstappen crashes

7 Mar 2026 - 4:24PM

Formula One (F1)

New rules, same old suspects as Formula 1 season set to be among most intriguing

While McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari remain favourites, the pre-season talk is about engine overhauls and rule loopholes.

5 Mar 2026 - 1:16AM

A crew member walks past images of drivers as teams prepare for Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. Photo: AFP

US, Israel war on Iran

US bombing of Iran disrupts sports with doubt over Messi, Ronaldo games and F1

Cancellations and travel shutdowns affecting events in Middle East and elsewhere as conflict spreads across region.

3 Mar 2026 - 9:22AM

Formula One (F1)

China’s Zhou Guanyu tipped to join Cadillac after being released by Ferrari

The 26-year-old is the only Chinese driver to race full-time in F1, making 68 career starts during his three years at Sauber.

3 Jan 2026 - 5:18PM

Oscar Piastri

McLaren boss assures Piastri he can still win F1 title despite Qatar debacle

After team’s error costs Australian the race, leaving him third overall, Andrea Stella cites examples of past champions who won from third.

1 Dec 2025 - 11:00PM

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia reacts after finishing second at the Qatar Grand Prix last Sunday. Photo: AP

Formula One (F1)

Verstappen says F1 championship would ‘easily’ be over if he had Norris’ car

Red Bull’s four-time world champion also says the McLaren driver will be feeling the pressure of trying to close out his maiden title.

28 Nov 2025 - 9:00PM

Hermès

Meet Grace Wales Bonner, the first Black woman to lead a major fashion house

She dressed Lewis Hamilton, Jeff Goldblum and FKA Twigs for this year’s Met Gala, and her first collection is set to debut in January 2027.

23 Oct 2025 - 12:04PM

Formula One (F1)

US Grand Prix: Verstappen cruises to victory, cuts chunk out of F1 lead

Red Bull’s four-time world champion led from pole position to chequered flag to finish 7.959 seconds clear of title-chasing Lando Norris.

20 Oct 2025 - 6:16AM

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of Team Netherlands raises his trophy after winning the 2025 US Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas on Sunday. Photo: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Style Edit

Style Edit: How Tommy Hilfiger built an affordable luxury empire

The American designer discusses his brand’s global success, its ‘classic with a twist’ aesthetic, and a lifelong passion for motorsports.

17 Oct 2025 - 10:00AM

American designer Tommy Hilfiger is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his eponymous label. Photo: Handout

Formula One (F1)

F1: Russell wins in Singapore, McLaren seal constructors’ title

George Russell holds off Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri in fourth.

5 Oct 2025 - 10:10PM

Formula One (F1)

F1: Ferrari’s Hamilton says ‘I’m useless’ after Hungarian GP qualifying flop

Seven-time world champion is 12th as teammate Charles Leclerc surges to pole position.

3 Aug 2025 - 1:46PM

Formula One (F1)

Russell plagued by rumours rival Verstappen is replacing him ahead of home GP

Victory at Silverstone for George Russell could open door for Red Bull rival to replace him at Mercedes.

3 Jul 2025 - 11:00PM

Mercedes’ British driver George Russell signs autographs at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP

Celebrity style

Meet Brad Pitt’s new stylist Taylor McNeill, who’s worked with Timothée Chalamet

After graduating from Parsons, McNeill worked with major magazines and designers like Karl Templer; now she’s a stylist to the stars, creating viral fashion moments with A-listers like Kendrick Lamar.

23 Jun 2025 - 7:00PM

Brad Pitt has been working with stylist Taylor McNeill for the F1 movie press tour – but are the actor’s latest looks chic or more “flashy, a little trashy”? Photos: @taylor__mcneill/Instagram; XNY/Star Max/GC Images

English Premier League

5 bad teams more likely to taste success by 2028 than Manchester United

Red Devils CEO Omar Berrada claims the club’s men and women could both win their respective leagues in 2028 – no, seriously.

18 Jun 2025 - 12:30PM

American cinema

Review | F1: The Movie – Brad Pitt in fun but clichéd motor-racing drama

Starring Brad Pitt, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem, Joseph Kosinski’s F1 dazzles visually but is riddled with corny sporting movie tropes.

18 Jun 2025 - 12:15AMvideocam

Fashion

The old-school trends making a comeback – and a few to leave well alone

Fashion is cyclical, but not every trend needs reviving – Blackpink’s Lisa rocked the tights-as-pants look in Louis Vuitton last month, but let’s leave ‘wife beater’ tanks where they belong in the 90s.

25 Aug 2025 - 3:37PM

Kim Kardashian’s T-shirt under spaghetti straps, and Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s matching double denim can stay in the past, but Blackpink’s Lisa rocked the tights-as-pants look at the Met Gala last month. Photos: GC Images; WireImage; TNS

Hong Kong society

American Idol creator Simon Fuller launches search for Hong Kong’s next pop star

Collaboration with Jockey Club will see winner join ‘multicultural pop group’ Now United and take to the stage at the races.

12 May 2025 - 9:49PM

Celebrity style

Suave yet edgy, the new lapel pin is a must-have for today’s stylish man

The once-overlooked accessory is making a comeback, from classic designs to avant-garde interpretations, and offering stylish and unique looks for the modern gent.

7 Apr 2025 - 6:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is F1 driver Carlos Sainz’s Scottish model girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson?

Donaldson frequently sits front row at fashion weeks and makes stylish appearances in the F1 paddock to support Sainz; alongside modelling, she started an activewear brand during the pandemic.

6 Apr 2025 - 5:00AM

Who is F1 driver Carlos Sainz’s Scottish model girlfriend, Rebecca Donaldson? Photo: @iamrebeccad/Instagram

Max Verstappen

Norris tops times in Japanese GP practice run, with Tsunoda 6th on Red Bull debut

A switch in tyres sees McLaren’s championship leader set the fastest time, while the Japanese driver settles quickly into his new car.

4 Apr 2025 - 12:48PM

McLaren’s British driver Lando Norris during the first practice session of the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit on Friday. Photo: AFP

Celebrity Families

Who are Lewis Hamilton’s parents, Anthony Hamilton and Carmen Lockhart?

Lewis Hamilton has been linked to a string of glamorous Hollywood women – including, most recently, Sofía Vergara – but his background and upbringing in the UK couldn’t have been more ordinary.

24 Mar 2025 - 6:15PM

Ferrari’s Hamilton, Leclerc, Alpine’s Gasly disqualified from Chinese Grand Prix

All three were disqualified for technical infringements, with the Ferrari drivers losing their points for finishing fifth and sixth.

23 Mar 2025 - 8:58PM

Formula One (F1)

Explainer | Chinese Grand Prix: what’s special about Shanghai’s F1 race, and how to catch it

The China leg has got off to an inauspicious start with eights cars arriving late, but we get you up to speed on the season’s second race.

21 Mar 2025 - 4:12PM

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen during practice at the Shanghai International Circuit on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Wolff says Verstappen move no longer ‘on the radar’

Saying he does not ‘flirt outside if I am in a good relationship’, Wolff says he will focus on his drivers George Russell, Kimi Antonelli.

14 Mar 2025 - 12:51AM

Toto Wolff tried luring Max Verstappen to Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton last year before the four-time world champion elected to stay at Red Bull. Photo: AFP

Formula One (F1)

Ferrari have ‘every ingredient’ to win first F1 title since 2008, says Hamilton

The 40-year-old Briton, who moved from Mercedes last year, says he is hopeful of winning his eighth title as he tests the new Ferrari SF-25.

20 Feb 2025 - 4:38PM

Formula One (F1)

McLaren, Ferrari fight for title at Abu Dhabi GP as Hamilton ends era at Mercedes

As the Briton’s past and future teams battle it out for the constructors’ title, Hamilton will hope to end his 26-year stint with a final win.

4 Dec 2024 - 10:16PM

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Lewis Hamilton

Chinese Grand Prix: Shanghai sprint race presents ‘huge challenge’ in F1’s new era

Short race will need a different approach under new system, but the teams will have only one practice session to hone set-ups, strategies.

F1: Russell says ‘it’s been a long time’ as Mercedes dominate Australian Grand Prix

Mercedes’ Russell, Antonelli top in Australian GP qualifying, Verstappen crashes

New rules, same old suspects as Formula 1 season set to be among most intriguing

While McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari remain favourites, the pre-season talk is about engine overhauls and rule loopholes.

US bombing of Iran disrupts sports with doubt over Messi, Ronaldo games and F1

Cancellations and travel shutdowns affecting events in Middle East and elsewhere as conflict spreads across region.

China’s Zhou Guanyu tipped to join Cadillac after being released by Ferrari

The 26-year-old is the only Chinese driver to race full-time in F1, making 68 career starts during his three years at Sauber.

McLaren boss assures Piastri he can still win F1 title despite Qatar debacle

After team’s error costs Australian the race, leaving him third overall, Andrea Stella cites examples of past champions who won from third.

Verstappen says F1 championship would ‘easily’ be over if he had Norris’ car

Red Bull’s four-time world champion also says the McLaren driver will be feeling the pressure of trying to close out his maiden title.

Meet Grace Wales Bonner, the first Black woman to lead a major fashion house

She dressed Lewis Hamilton, Jeff Goldblum and FKA Twigs for this year’s Met Gala, and her first collection is set to debut in January 2027.

US Grand Prix: Verstappen cruises to victory, cuts chunk out of F1 lead

Red Bull’s four-time world champion led from pole position to chequered flag to finish 7.959 seconds clear of title-chasing Lando Norris.

Style Edit: How Tommy Hilfiger built an affordable luxury empire

The American designer discusses his brand’s global success, its ‘classic with a twist’ aesthetic, and a lifelong passion for motorsports.

F1: Russell wins in Singapore, McLaren seal constructors’ title

George Russell holds off Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri in fourth.

F1: Ferrari’s Hamilton says ‘I’m useless’ after Hungarian GP qualifying flop

Seven-time world champion is 12th as teammate Charles Leclerc surges to pole position.

Russell plagued by rumours rival Verstappen is replacing him ahead of home GP

Victory at Silverstone for George Russell could open door for Red Bull rival to replace him at Mercedes.

Meet Brad Pitt’s new stylist Taylor McNeill, who’s worked with Timothée Chalamet

After graduating from Parsons, McNeill worked with major magazines and designers like Karl Templer; now she’s a stylist to the stars, creating viral fashion moments with A-listers like Kendrick Lamar.

5 bad teams more likely to taste success by 2028 than Manchester United

Red Devils CEO Omar Berrada claims the club’s men and women could both win their respective leagues in 2028 – no, seriously.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Review | F1: The Movie – Brad Pitt in fun but clichéd motor-racing drama

Starring Brad Pitt, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem, Joseph Kosinski’s F1 dazzles visually but is riddled with corny sporting movie tropes.

The old-school trends making a comeback – and a few to leave well alone

Fashion is cyclical, but not every trend needs reviving – Blackpink’s Lisa rocked the tights-as-pants look in Louis Vuitton last month, but let’s leave ‘wife beater’ tanks where they belong in the 90s.

American Idol creator Simon Fuller launches search for Hong Kong’s next pop star

Collaboration with Jockey Club will see winner join ‘multicultural pop group’ Now United and take to the stage at the races.

Suave yet edgy, the new lapel pin is a must-have for today’s stylish man

The once-overlooked accessory is making a comeback, from classic designs to avant-garde interpretations, and offering stylish and unique looks for the modern gent.

Who is F1 driver Carlos Sainz’s Scottish model girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson?

Donaldson frequently sits front row at fashion weeks and makes stylish appearances in the F1 paddock to support Sainz; alongside modelling, she started an activewear brand during the pandemic.

Norris tops times in Japanese GP practice run, with Tsunoda 6th on Red Bull debut

A switch in tyres sees McLaren’s championship leader set the fastest time, while the Japanese driver settles quickly into his new car.

Who are Lewis Hamilton’s parents, Anthony Hamilton and Carmen Lockhart?

Lewis Hamilton has been linked to a string of glamorous Hollywood women – including, most recently, Sofía Vergara – but his background and upbringing in the UK couldn’t have been more ordinary.

Ferrari’s Hamilton, Leclerc, Alpine’s Gasly disqualified from Chinese Grand Prix

All three were disqualified for technical infringements, with the Ferrari drivers losing their points for finishing fifth and sixth.

Explainer | Chinese Grand Prix: what’s special about Shanghai’s F1 race, and how to catch it

The China leg has got off to an inauspicious start with eights cars arriving late, but we get you up to speed on the season’s second race.

Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Wolff says Verstappen move no longer ‘on the radar’

Saying he does not ‘flirt outside if I am in a good relationship’, Wolff says he will focus on his drivers George Russell, Kimi Antonelli.

Ferrari have ‘every ingredient’ to win first F1 title since 2008, says Hamilton

The 40-year-old Briton, who moved from Mercedes last year, says he is hopeful of winning his eighth title as he tests the new Ferrari SF-25.

McLaren, Ferrari fight for title at Abu Dhabi GP as Hamilton ends era at Mercedes

As the Briton’s past and future teams battle it out for the constructors’ title, Hamilton will hope to end his 26-year stint with a final win.

Review | F1: The Movie – Brad Pitt in fun but clichéd motor-racing drama