Lewis Hamilton

The British Formula One racer, Lewis Hamilton is presently racing for McLaren Mercedes. He happens to be the youngest champion ever in the history of Formula One World Championship.
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Lewis Hamilton Deflects the Credit After Triumph in Hungary
The British driver praised McLaren's preparations and teamwork after his Hungaroring triumph

Lewis Hamilton Returns to Winning Ways at Last With Hungarian Triumph
The McLaren driver could not contain his delight after his first victory in 2009 put an end to his season of misery

Lewis Hamilton Forced to Adopt Humility to Add to His Array of Abilities
The world champion may have the No1 on his car but so far this season he has been out of his depth

Lewis Hamilton Fears British Grand Prix Could Be Toughest Yet for Mclaren
McLaren are unlikely to turn around their disappointing season at Silverstone, according to Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton Crashes As Jenson Button Takes Pole at Monaco Gp
The world champion starts at the back of the grid as a familiar face is out in front

Lewis Hamilton 'not Disappointed' By Ron Dennis's Departure
World champion surprised that McLaren's former principal, who 'plays a key role' in his life, has left the team

Lewis Hamilton Could Face Fia's Melbourne Inquiry on His Own
Sacked sporting director Dave Ryan cannot be compelled to attend hearing as he is no longer employed by McLaren

Lewis Hamilton Faces Suspension for 'misleading' Race Officials
Lewis Hamilton faces the threat of suspension or disqualification after being accused of 'deliberately misleading' the FIA

Lewis Hamilton Elated After Finishing Third in Australian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton said he was proud to take third place after wringing 'every last ounce of pace out of the car'

Lewis Hamilton's Hopes Dealt a Blow As Rivals' Cars Get the All-clear
Formula one: Ruling means world champion's McLaren will be uncompetitive for first four races of the season

Stuttgart Crowd Roars for Hamilton
World champion received rapturous welcome from 65,000 fans on return to Mercedes-Benz Museum

Hamilton Could Rule Formula One for 15 Years, Says Dennis
The McLaren chairman Ron Dennis said Lewis Hamilton could compete in formula one until 2023 after the driver pledged his future to the team

No Time to Stop and Reflect for the Father-and-son Team That Rose to the Top
Lewis Hamilton has already started thinking about next year's formula one championship

Hamilton's Father Reveals Hurt at Racists
Anthony Hamilton says his family have grown stronger from standing up to their negative reception in Brazil

Rain Falls on Massa's Parade in the Finale to End All Finales
Local hero Massa leads from pole, but denied championship in thrilling final lap by plucky Lewis Hamilton, writes Alan Henry

Final Flourish: Hamilton Races to World Title After Last Bend Drama
Youngest world champion in history of formula one snatched title by single point

'He Wanted to Win When He Was Eight. And He Did'
Lewis Hamilton's rapid journey from Stevenage kart prodigy to world champion of formula one

Hamilton Claims Title Glory in Remarkable Finish
Lewis Hamilton came from behind on the final lap to pip Felipe Massa to the formula one title

Hamilton Faces Down Critics As F1 Glory and Superstardom Beckons
Hamilton scorns unpopularity among peers as price worth paying to become motorsport's undisputed king

The Loner of the Pack
Big Interview: Lewis Hamilton discusses his popularity and ambitions ahead of the season's climax

THE Loner Of The Pack
At the age of 23 and in only his second season, it is an incredible achievement for Lewis Hamilton to be in contention once again, writes Maurice Hamilton

Hamilton's Fate Rests on a Clean Getaway
Richard Williams: Lewis Hamilton needs to start well if he wants to have any chance of securing his first formula one world title

Website Used to Abuse Lewis Hamilton Owned By Global Ad Agency
New York-based TWBA counts Apple, Adidas, Michelin and McDonald's as clients

Hamilton Struggles As Alonso Leads Practice in Brazil
Lewis Hamilton could only manage ninth-fastest in practice at Interlagos, with his title rival Felipe Massa in second

Mature Hamilton Will Not Try to Play the Hero, Says Whitmarsh
McLaren's chief executive believes Lewis Hamilton is better prepared to avoid the mistakes of last season's finale

Spanish Fans' Website Aims Abuse at Hamilton
The FIA have condemned a Spanish website which invites fans to puncture Lewis Hamilton's tires on a virtual track

This Weekend's Race Will Be Different to Last Year, Says Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton claims ahead of the Brazilian grand prix he does not feel the pressure as he did last year

Hamilton Sets Fastest Time in China
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in both practice sessions ahead of Sunday's penultimate F1 race in China

Hamilton Relives His Chinese Grand Prix Nightmare
Lewis Hamilton admits he still watches on YouTube the moment his 2007 title hopes receded at Shanghai

Reckless Hamilton Should Now Take a History Lesson in Respect
There are signs that Lewis Hamilton has inherited from his predecessors the view that any tactic justifies victory

Hamilton's Title Charge in a Spin As He Sees Chief Rival Massa Crank Up the Pressure
Felipe Massa shortened Lewis Hamilton's lead in the driver's championship as Fernando Alonso drove to victory in the Japanese grand prix

Is History Repeating Itself? The Factors That Could Cost Hamilton the Championship Again
With Lewis Hamilton's lead in the driver's championship dwindling, Jason Gee analysis the problems that he must overcome

Rivals Round on Hamilton Over Passing Maneouvres
BMW's Robert Kubica claims McLaren driver's overtaking style has been criticised in drivers' meetings

Ferrari Hope to Turn Up the Heat But Hamilton Prays for Rain
Lewis Hamilton recorded the third fastest time in free practice at the Fuji Speedway ahead of Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen

Hamilton Extends Lead After Ferrari Refuelling Fiasco
Lewis Hamilton finished third in the Singapore Grand Prix to race ahead in the overall standings

Hamilton Quick to Master Dark Art As Singapore Comes Under the Spotlight
Lewis Hamilton held the fastest time in the practice in Singapore for the first ever night race

Wet or Dry, We Can Make Up Lost Points - Hamilton
Despite failure to overturn his penalty from Belgium, Lewis Hamilton believes that he can stretch his lead in Singapore

Hamilton Faces Fraught Title Run-in As Fia Reject Appeal
McLaren's appeal against the 25-second penalty incurred by Lewis Hamilton has been turned down by the FIA

Hamilton to Hear Appeal Decision
The verdict on the appeal against Lewis Hamilton's Belgian grand prix penalty is to be delivered in Singapore

McLaren Place Two Points at Heart of Hamilton Appeal
McLaren will try to get the penalty imposed on Lewis Hamilton after the Belgian grand prix overturned by the FIA

Title Run-in Will Suit Me and We're Going to Attack, Says Hamilton
After a disappointing race at Monza, Lewis Hamilton knows that he'll have to go on the offensive in the final four races

Hamilton Left to Rue Tyre Choices As Battle Moves Back to Court
Lewis Hamilton's championship lead over Felipe Massa is down to one point after the British driver could only finish seventh

Hamilton Warns Massa He is in for a Struggle
Felipe Massa will have to work 'damn hard' if he wants to win the drivers' world championship, according to Lewis Hamilton

McLaren Appeal Cites Fia Backing for Hamilton's Race Manoeuvre
Lewis Hamilton's team have lodged a formal appeal against his demotion from first to third place in the Belgian grand prix

McLaren to Appeal Against Hamilton Penalty
McLaren have confirmed they will appeal against the penalty imposed on Lewis Hamilton in the Belgian grand prix

Hamilton the Victim of Ferrari Favours and Imperial Ambitions
Stripping Lewis Hamilton of one of the most exciting wins in recent memory is an affront to formula one fans, writes Richard Williams

Hamilton and Raikkonen Count the Cost of Epic Spa Duel
Lewis Hamilton's lead in the drivers' world championship has been cut to two points after a stewards' decision stripped him of victory

McLaren Appeal After Hamilton Stripped of Dramatic Race Victory
McLaren have decided to contest the decision that saw Lewis Hamilton sensationally demoted from first to third place

Hamilton Penalty Gifts Belgian Victory to Massa
Lewis Hamilton given post-race penalty and demoted to third place

Formula One: Hamilton Claims Victory As Raikkonen Crashes Out
Lewis Hamiton was gifted the Belgian grand prix after leader Kimi Raikkonen spun off on the penultimate lap

Hamilton on Top As Massa Misses Out
Lewis Hamilton produced a near-perfect final qualifying lap at Spa to snatch pole position at the last from Felipe Massa

Lack of Overtaking Makes for Boring Races - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has warned that circuits do allow enough overtaking and so are in danger of becoming boring

Hamilton: I Feel Totally in Control
Lewis Hamilton has revealed his calm compared to last year ahead of Sunday's Belgian grand prix

Hamilton Wary of Ferrari Threat
Lewis Hamilton has warned that McLaren will continue to present a formidable threat to his world title hopes

Hamilton Rides Luck As Massa Meets Misfortune
Lewis Hamilton finished fifth in Hungary to extend his title lead as team-mate Heikki Kovalainen claimed his first win

Hamilton Eases Off on Way to Pole
Lewis Hamilton clinched pole and Heikki Kovalainen second place to give McLaren their first front row since September 2007

Hamilton's Pole Helps Wash Away Mclaren's Bitter Memories
Lewis Hamilton took pole position as McLaren sealed the front row for the Hungarian grand prix

Hamilton Refuses to Tempt Fate Over His Title Chances
Lewis Hamilton has insisted that he is not the favorite to win the Hungarian grand prix

Hamilton Targets Hat-trick As Raikkonen Seems Happy to Drift
Niki Lauda has called an on-form Lewis Hamilton unbeatable, but the racer will not be complacent

Fighting Drive in Germany Puts Hamilton Clear at the Top
Lewis Hamilton won the German grand prix and gained a four point lead in the world championship

Born Racer Hamilton Chases Down the Field to Demonstrate His Killer Instinct
Lewis Hamilton exploited his pole position and achieved a dominant victory at Hockenheim

Dennis Defends Mclaren's Pit-stop Tactics and Denies Any Suggestion of Team Orders After Kovalainen Steps Aside
Ron Dennis rejected accusations that Heikki Kovalainen had been ordered to allow Lewis Hamilton past

Rivals Rocked With Lewis on a Roll
A confident performance by Lewis Hamilton saw him secure pole position at Hockenheim

Recharged and Relaxed, Hamilton Picks Up Seamlessly Where He Left Off
Lewis Hamilton continued his sparkling form as he recorded the fastest time in the second practice session of the German grand prix

Hamilton Inspired By Drive of Nadal Ahead of Hockenheim Test
Rafael Nadal is the unlikely inspiration for Lewis Hamilton as he strives to follow up his celebrated win at Silverstone in the German grand prix

Virtuoso Hamilton Straight Back to the Grind
Championship leader Lewis Hamilton has not been basking in the glory of last week's win, reports Maurice Hamilton

Hamilton Sees No Short Cut to Title
Lewis Hamilton believes the formula one world championship will go right down to the wire

Lewis Slides As Heikki Glides
Heikki Kovalainen claimed a brilliant pole position at Silverstone, leaving team mate Lewis Hamilton on the second row of the grid

Hamilton Prepares for Wet-weather Battle As Forecast Prompts Memories of Senna Heroics
Rain has been predicted for the British grand prix, a situation that may suit Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton Happy That Mix of Circuit and Circus Will Not Harm World Title Bid
McLaren insist they have struck the right balance in managing Lewis Hamilton's many off-track commitments

Lauda Urges Hamilton to Keep a Check on His Emotions
Niki Lauda has warned Lewis Hamilton that he must ignore what is written about him in the press

Lewis Feels the Strain As Success Makes Him Ill-equipped to Deal With Failure
Lewis Hamilton must learn how to handle the inevitable criticism from the media and concentrate on what he does best, writes Maurice Hamilton

Hamilton Laps Up Warm Reception and Sets the Silverstone Pace
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time of the test program for the British Grand Prix to the delight of a 10,000-strong crowd

Lauda Urges Hamilton to Keep a Check on His Emotions
Niki Lauda has warned Lewis Hamilton that he must ignore what is written about him in the press

Hamilton Vows to 'hit 'em Hard' at Silverstone After France Flop
Despite a second costly mistake in successive races, Lewis Hamilton believes he can bounce back

Hamilton Reliant on Favours
After his ten-place penalty for crashing in the pit lane, Lewis Hamilton needs Fernando Alonso to challenge the Ferraris

Hamilton Hopes for Rain on Rivals' Parade
Lewis Hamilton will have to push his talent to the limit in the French grand prix to overcome a 10-place grid penalty, writes Alan Henry

Hamilton Insists Canadian Calamity is Behind Him
Lewis Hamilton insists he can still win the French grand prix despite his 10-place grid penalty

Hamilton Bullish Despite 10-place Grid Penalty
Lewis Hamilton insisted confidence was high after his crash into Kimi Raikkonen at the Canadian grand prix

We Told Hamilton to Watch Out for Red Light, Says Mclaren Chief
British driver was given a reminder over the team radio before colliding with Raikkonen in Montreal pit lane

Red-faced Hamilton Crashes Out
Lewis Hamilton made a costly error in Canada, crashing in the pit lane to end his and Kimi Raikkonen's race

Breakthrough for Kubica But the Pits for Hamilton
Robert Kubica took BMW Sauber's maiden grand prix win after Lewis Hamilton crashed into Kimi Raikkonen

Kubica Victorious in Canada As Hamilton Crashes Out
Robert Kubica claimed his maiden victory as Lewis Hamilton crashed out of the Canadian grand prix

Hamilton Times It Perfectly
World championship leader Lewis Hamilton claimed his second pole position of the season in thrilling fashion ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix

McLaren Chief Says Track is Not Ideal But Briton Can Triumph Again
Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest time in the second practice session for the Canadian grand prix after heavy rain

Hamilton a Year On: a Maturing Master of the Arts Who Was Made for Formula One
Alan Henry hears there are five ways he is even better now than when he made his debut win in Montreal

Hamilton's Brilliance is Sprinkled With Luck
Lewis Hamilton was lucky in Monaco, he'll need real quality to maintain his title-charge in Canada

Streetwise Savvy Shows Hamilton Has Mark of a Champion
Victory in Monaco signaled Lewis Hamilton's elevation to an elite group of British winners, writes Alan Henry

Hamilton Rides the Bumps Back Into Contention
Lewis Hamilton overcame his grid position, the rain and a minor accident to prevail in Monaco

Princely Hamilton Wins in Monaco
Lewis Hamilton became the first Englishman to win at Monaco since 1969 with victory in the wet

Hamilton Makes Light Work for Second Best
Lewis Hamilton should arrive in Monaco quietly confident following his excellent performance in Turkey, writes Maurice Hamilton

Hamilton Back on Track Despite Tyre Trauma
Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton overcame tire concerns to finish second behind Felipe Massa with an impeccable performance in Turkey

Massa Hits Usual Heights
Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton blamed the wrong tires for his grid position behind team-mate Heikki Kovalainen and the Ferrari of Felipe Massa

Massa Takes Pole As Hamilton's Tyre Gamble Backfires
Lewis Hamilton's will start third on the grid in Turkey after his decision to use hard tyres for his final qualifying lap backfired

Hamilton Says Mclaren Can Close the Gap on Ferrari
Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton was confident after showing good pace in free-practice at Istanbul, where Ferrari have dominated in recent years

Hamilton Rediscovers Cold-blooded Instinct to Silence Doubters
Richard Williams says Lewis Hamilton's solid performance in Spain marks a turning point in the young Brit's season

Hamilton Terrified By Team-mate's Spectacular 145mph Crash
The sight of Heikki Kovalainen's horrendous accident "terrified" McLaren teammate Lewis Hamilton

Raikkonen Canters Home But Hamilton's Third Gives Mclaren Hope
In spite of a Ferrari one-two and a big crash for his team mate, Lewis Hamilton can take positives from Spain, writes Maurice Hamilton

Hamilton Ponders Life Off the Pace
Lewis Hamilton said he was 'shocked and stunned' at his McLaren's performance after qualifying fifth on the grid in Barcelona

Raikkonen Sets Pace
Kimi Raikkonen was the fastest in the first free practice, leaving Lewis Hamilton in 11th

Hamilton's Formula for Genius is Spoilt By Bright Lights
Perhaps Lewis Hamilton's poor form this season can be blamed on his commitments elsewhere

Forget Any Second-season Syndrome, Says Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has said he will not alter his approach as he looks to regain championship momentum in Barcelona

Hamilton's Struggles Provide Ideal Distraction
As Max Mosley attempts to divert the attention from his recent difficulties, Lewis Hamilton knows that the pressure is also on him

Coulthard Can Teach Hamilton a Thing or Two
Maurice Hamilton: David Coulthard's autobiography holds some valuable lessons for Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton to Return to Spain for Tests Next Week
The FIA has promised to crack down on racists as Lewis Hamilton prepares to return to Spain

McLaren Back Flustered Hamilton to Rebound From Bahrain Blues
Formula one: McLaren insist Lewis Hamilton will bounce back after one of the driver's most disappointing grand prix weekends

Hamilton's Title Pursuit Stalls on Day of Disasters
Motor sport: Lewis Hamilton described his 13th place in the Bahrain GP as a 'disaster' as Felipe Massa claimed victory for Ferrari

Massa Cruises to Victory in Bahrain
Motor sport: Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen gave Ferrari a one-two in Bahrain, after Lewis Hamilton tangled with Fernando Alonso

Massa the Master in Bahrain
Motor sport: Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen gave Ferrari a one-two in Bahrain, after Lewis Hamilton tangled with Fernando Alonso

Kubica in Pole Position in Bahrain
BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica took the first pole position of his formula one career in Bahrain today, while Lewis Hamilton came in third

Hamilton's 125mph Crash Puts Skids Under Mclaren Hopes
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton emerged unhurt from a high-speed crash during practice for the Bahrain grand prix

Disastrous Pit Stop Fails to Stall Mclaren Main Man's Drive for Perfection
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton struck a positive note after nothing went his way during the Malaysian grand prix, where he finished fifth

Wheel-nut Trouble Cuts Hamilton's Championship Lead to Three Points
Formula one: Kimi Raikkonen took an easy victory in Malaysia, while Lewis Hamilton endured a series of setbacks in finishing fifth

Rising Rosberg Primed to Emerge From Old Friend's Slipstream
Formula one: The influence of his title-winning father, Keke, has helped Nico Rosberg in his pursit of Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton Has Nothing to Fear But the Rain
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton topped the standings after the second free practice session in Sepang, but rain is forecast

Hamilton Upbeat After Setting Practice Pace
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton is confident McLaren can transfer their pace-setting form in practice into Sunday's race - even if it rains

Tropical Cloud Hangs Over Confident Hamilton's Malaysian Hopes
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton is confident of repeating his victory in the Australian grand prix when he races in Malaysia this weekend

Hamilton Eclipses Massa in Final Practice
Lewis Hamilton was fastest in final practice for the Malaysian grand prix after Feilpe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen's Ferraris set the early pace

Hamilton Needs to Play Safety First and Join the Union
Richard Williams: Lewis Hamilton needs to appreciate the crucial role the GPDA plays in ensuring his safety

Hamilton Has Stripe of the Tiger, Says Stewart
Motor racing: Former formula one champion Jackie Stewart has tipped Lewis Hamilton for iconic status

'Almost Perfect' Says Hamilton As Mclaren Get Off to a Flyer
Formula one: A confident Lewis Hamilton said he could have gone faster after cruising to a season-opening win in Melbourne

Faultless Hamilton Gets Off to a Flyer
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton led from the start to win the first grand prix of the season in Melbourne

Hamilton's New Challenge is to Lead Mclaren Out of the Woods From the Front
Motor sport: Lewis Hamilton must show a maturity beyond his years if he is to carry McLaren through what could be a difficult season, says Paul Weaver

Briton Makes Flying Start to Practice With Red Bulls in Hot Pursuit
Motor sport: Lewis Hamilton was the fastest in the second free practice session ahead of the Australian grand prix as he got his 2008 season off to a promising start

Hamilton's Ego Got Better of Him - Briatore
Motor sport: Flavio Briatore has accused Lewis Hamilton of allowing his ego to get the better of him during his pursuit of the world title race with Fernando Alonso

Born Leader
After an amazing debut season Lewis Hamilton is aiming to put McLaren back on track and on top of the podium

I Can Take on Ferrari and Beat Them, Says Wholehearted Hamilton
Formula one: After his record-breaking first season, Lewis Hamiton is ready to go one step further this time around

Alonso: Hamilton's Comments Led to Abuse
Formula one: Fernando Alonso has said former team-mate Lewis Hamilton should have expected abuse in Barcelona

Hamilton Returns to a More Secure and Civilised Barcelona
Formula one: There was no repeat of the racist abuse dished out to Lewis Hamilton in the final pre-season test session

Ecclestone Under Fire After Shrugging Off Hamilton Abuse
Formula one: Bernie Ecclestone criticized for down-playing racist abuse aimed at Lewis Hamilton in Spain

Ecclestone Dismisses Racism Row As 'one-off'
Motor sport: Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed the recent racism row surrounding Lewis Hamilton and claims the FIA's anti-racism initiative is unnecessary

Hamilton Enjoys Racing Without Racists in Spain
Formula one: There was no more racist chanting in Spain as Lewis Hamilton made a strong return to testing for McLaren

Hamilton to Return to Spain for Tests Next Week
Motor racing: FIA crackdown on racists promised as Lewis Hamilton prepares to return to Spain

Spanish Fans' Racist Jibes Require Firm Action, Not Mere Lip Service
The primitive abuse directed at Lewis Hamilton has not been dealt with strongly enough, says Richard Williams

Spain May Lose Formula One Grand Prix After Fans Racially Abuse Lewis Hamilton
The sports minister, Gerry Sutcliffe, is to write to his Spanish counterpart to express his anger after the racist taunting of the British driver Lewis Hamilton by spectators over the weekend

Spanish Race Under Threat After Hamilton Endures Racist Jeers
Motor racing: Lewis Hamilton was subjected to racist taunts from the grandstand during testing in Barcelona

Hamilton Could Outdo Schumacher, Says Mosley
Formula one: Max Mosley has said he believes Lewis Hamilton could eclipse Michael Schmacher's seven championships

Hamilton Ties Up £36m Contract With Mclaren
Motor racing: New five-year deal thrusts Briton among F1's high earners

Hamilton Rewarded for Dazzling Debut Season
McLaren have extended Lewis Hamilton's contract until 2012

Hamilton Confident That New Mclaren Can Keep on Ferrari's Tail
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton said he was encouraged by the performance of McLaren's car for the 2008 season, the MP4-23

Speeding Ban for Hamilton
French police officers showed no leniency towards Lewis Hamilton when he was clocked driving at 122mph at the weekend - fining him €600 (£430) and suspending his license for a month

McLaren Enlist Kovalainen to Partner Hamilton
Motor sport: Heikki Kovalienen will partner Lewis Hamilton at McLaren next season in a big blow to reserve driver Pedro de la Rosa

McLaren's New Car Left Waiting for Green Light From Fia
Motor sport: Lewis Hamilton's next title tilt is in doubt after it emerged the FIA will not rule on McLaren's new car until February

Switzerland Move Was Financial, Says Coulthard
Motor racing: Fellow tax exile David Coultard says that Lewis Hamilton's motivation for moving abroad is nobody's business but his own

Glock Treads in Hamilton's Tracks With Promotion to Formula One
GP2 champion Timo Glock has followed Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg into formula one after he replaced Ralf Schumacher at Toyota

Hamilton's Title Hopes End
Lewis Hamilton will not be handed the world title after the FIA rejected McLaren's appeal against the Brazilian grand prix

Hamilton's Chances of Taking World Title Recede in Court
Formula one: The FIA is due to make its decision on McLaren's appeal, with the Brazilian grand prix result expected to be upheld

Schumacher Says Hamilton Will Not Get the World Title in Court
Formula one: Michael Schumacher does not think Lewis Hamilton will be handed the world title at today's FIA court of appeal hearing

Hamilton Vows to Stick With Mclaren and Win the Title
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton stated his desire to stay with McLaren as long as he is driving in formula one

Hamilton Fights the Backlash on His Literary Debut
Motor racing: Lewis Hamilton says plans to move abroad are not about the tax, writes Richard Williams.

Ecclestone Fuel Fillip for Mclaren
Motor racing: Lewis Hamilton still stands an outside chance of being crowned the Formula 1 World Champion.

Season Bequeaths Legacy of Unfinished Business
Motor racing: Off-track battles remain to be resolved long after Lewis Hamilton appeared to lose the world title in Brazil, says Alan Henry.

McLaren Refuse to Concede Title As Hamilton Vows to Fight Back
Motor sport: Lewis Hamilton's world championship dream may not be over as the FIA investigate irregularities in the petrol temperature of three of his competitors.

Hamilton Does Not Want to Win Title By Default
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton said he would 'feel weird' if he won the drivers' championship on a technicality.

I'll Come Back Even Stronger Next Year, Pledges Defeated Hamilton
Motor sport: Lewis Hamilton's world championship dream may not be over as the FIA investigate irregularities in the petrol temperature of three of his competitors.

Hamilton Fails in Title Bid
Kimi Raikkonen has won his first formula one title by winning the Brazilian Grand Prix, taking advantage of Lewis Hamilton's mistake on the first lap and Fernando Alonso's disappointing run.

Hamilton Happy As Massa Sets the Pace
Maurice Hamilton will start from the front row in Interlagos, with rivals Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso breathing down his neck behind him.

Hamilton Qualifies Ahead of Rivals
Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton will be second on the grid for tomorrow's Brazilian grand prix, in front of both Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen.

It is Not Pretty But This is Where Brazil Conducts Its Love Affair With Cars
Alan Henry looks at the long history of Interlagos, where the Fittipaldi legend began, and where Lewis Hamilton hopes to clinch the title.

Three-way Contest Can Herald New Era - If Hamilton Wins
Lewis Hamilton has not only a country's hopes, but those of his sport resting on his broad shoulders, writes Richard Williams.

Tyre Penalty Rattles Rookie's Charge for Title
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton has found himself in trouble after breaking a tire rule during practice for the Brazilian grand prix.

Hamilton Avoids Penalty
Lewis Hamilton has escaped punishment after breaking a tire rule during practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Hamilton Faces Possible Punishment
Lewis Hamilton could find himself in trouble after breaking a tire rule during practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Hamilton 'relaxed and Confident' Ahead of Title Decider
Formula One: Lewis Hamilton has said he will approach Sunday's decisive Brazilian grand prix the same way as he done every other race as he seeks to become the first driver to win the formula-one world title in his first season and the youngest champion ever.

Hamilton Isn't Great Yet, Says Stewart
Formula one: Former champion Sir Jackie Stewart said Lewis Hamilton must dominate for years before he is considered top class.

Under Scrutiny, But Hamilton Has No Fear
The FIA are to place an independent scrutineer in the McClaren garage to ensure fair play between Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso.

Hamilton Ready to Bulk Up for Brazilian Title Decider
Formula One: Lewis Hamilton will return to training brimming with confidence for the title-decider in China.

McLaren Back Hamilton to Overcome His Mistake
Formula one: Ron Dennis has said Lewis Hamilton will have no trouble coping with the pressure of the Championship decider.

McLaren Lose Tactical Lottery After Giving Way to Hamilton Temptation
Formula one: McLaren paid the price for trying to squeeze too much out of Lewis Hamilton's car as the rookie title-contender slid into the gravel in Shanghai.

Hamilton's Tyre Gamble Against Expert Advice
Formula one: McLaren ignored the advice of bridge stone tyre technicians prior to Lewis Hamilton sliding off the track in China.

Raikkonen Wins As Hamilton Forced to Retire
Formula one: Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen won the Chinese grand prix after Lewis Hamilton was forced to retire midway through the race.

Hamilton Closes Credibility Gap By Ending Difficult Week on Pole
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton emerged from a testing few days to claim an impressive pole position in China.

Hamilton Gets All-clear for Title Tilt But Issues Quit Threat
Chinese Grand Prix Formula one: Lewis Hamilton emerged unscathed from an allegation of irresponsible driving in the Japanese rain.

Relief All Round As Hamilton Saga is Given Another Twist
Relief all round as Hamilton saga is given another twist

Hamilton Gets Green Light for Title Tilt After Penalty Scare
Chinese Grand Prix Formula one: Lewis Hamilton emerged unscathed from an allegation of irresponsible driving in the Japanese rain.

I Didn't Put a Foot Wrong, Pleads Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has denied causing the crash between Mark Webber and Sebastien Vettel but fears being docked points by officials.

Hamilton Overjoyed With Win
Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton admitted he was "ecstatic" to win the Japanese grand prix after emerging unscathed from a mid-race collision with Robert Kubica.

Hamilton a Hit in the Mist
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton dealt a blow to his challengers as he took a brilliant pole position in the wet and mist of Mount Fuji.

Hamilton Snatches Pole From Alonso
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton produced a seering final lap to nick pole from bitter rival Fernando Alonso in Japan.

Andy Priaulx
Britain's double world touring car champion gives the lowdown on Lewis Hamilton, dreamy cheese and macho mice

Hamilton Livid As Alonso Sends Him Off Track
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton was left to rue his team mate's gamesmanship, and had to settle for fourth in Belgium.

Hamilton Should Have Lost His Points, Says Mosley
FIA president Max Mosley said that, if he'd had his way, both McLaren drivers would have been thrown out of the world championship.

Raikkonen Wins But Hamilton Retains Title Lead
Motor Racing: Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton were left trailing as Kimi Raikkonen won the Belgian Grand Prix.

Ferrari Occupy Front-row Seats for Spa Thriller
Formula One: Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton will start on the second row of the grid after Ferrari dominated qualifying.

Hamilton Emerges From Scandal Unscathed
Formula one: While his team-mates were incriminated, Lewis Hamilton emerged blameless from the F1 spy row.

Alonso 'threatened to Expose Mclaren' If Not Made No 1
Formula one: It has been alleged that Fernando Alonso threatened to rat on his team over his rivalry with Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton's Title Charge Stays Alive
· Spying row costs McLaren £50m and team points· Briton and Alonso free to continue battle on track

McLaren Fined $100m in Spying Row
Formula One: Lewis Hamilton's Formula One world title dream is still alive after McLaren lose all their constructors points.

Cheating Row Could Wreck My Season, Says Hamilton
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton fears he will be out of a job if Ron Dennis has to leave F1 or if McLaren is banned from the grid.

'I Can't Stand It When Lewis is Made Out to Be a Godlike Character. We All Have Our Failings'
Interview: David Coulthard reflects on his past and looks to Lewis Hamilton's future.

Alonso Takes Monza Crown As He Closes in on Hamilton
Motor Sport: Lewis Hamilton's world championship lead has been cut to three points with just four races remaining, after the British driver was pipped to the Italian grand prix at Monza by his McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso.

Alonso Pips Hamilton to Pole
Formula one: Fernando Alonso edged out Lewis Hamilton to take pole for tomorrow's Italian grand prix.

Hamilton Must Retain His Focus, Say Stewart and Lauda
Motor racing: Jackie Stewart andf Niki Lauda have told Lewis Hamilton he must keep his nerve and concentration to lift the world championship.

We'll Settle Scores on Race Day, Says Hamilton
Motor sport: Lewis Hamilton has signaled his intention to beat Ferrari in their own back yard as he prepares for the Italian grand prix, says Alan Henry.

Helpless Hamilton Ready to Work Harder After Exploding Tyre Ends Podium Push
Motor Racing: Richard Williams: Lewis Hamilton showed his class as a tire failure ended his podium hopes but not his title chances.

Massa the Master Takes Pole
Motor Racing: Turkish GP: Ferrari's Felipe Massa took pole ahead of Lewis Hamilton.

Masa Takes Pole With Hamilton Second
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton claimed a valuable front row spot as Felipe Massa took a surprise pole position in Turkey.

Hamilton Calls for Truce and Targets the Bigger Battles Ahead
Motor sport: Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are reunited for now after their bitter dispute, Hamilton tells Richard Williams.

Briton Turns Up the Heat
Motor sport: Lewis Hamilton was quickest in the second free practice ahead of the Turkish grand prix in Istanbul.

Dennis Insists Hamilton and Alonso Clear Air
Motor sport: Ron Dennis has forced Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to try and iron out their differences in public ahead of the Turkish grand prix.

Refreshed Hamilton is Ready for Turkish Test
Formula One: After formula one's summer break, Lewis Hamilton says he is relaxed and and looking forward to renewing rivalries on the track.

Racing With the Enemy
Motor sport: Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso must sort their problems out between themselves, according to 1980 champion Alan Jones.

Hamilton-Brown Gets Captaincy Back But No Ecb Apology
Cricket: The ECB reinstated England Under-19 captain Rory Hamilton Brown but did not apologize for his suspension over bogus drinking reports.

Hamilton Says Alonso Rift is Over
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton has played down talk of a 'war' with his world champion team-mate Fernando Alonso.

Hamilton Talks Down Clash
Motor Racing: After admitting that the feud between him and team-mate Fernando Alonso hasn't helped McLaren's cause, Lewis Hamilton played down the spat.

Father Figure Dennis Brings the Best Out of Tyro Hamilton
Motor sport: Fernando Alonso could be missing out on the arm round the shoulder that he needs as Lewis Hamilton gets all the attention, writes Alan Henry.

Ruthless Hamilton Puts Himself First in the Pits and on the Track
Motor sport: Lewis Hamilton showed a ruthless streak in Hungary that will spice up the race for the world championship, says Richard Williams.

Battling Hamilton Plays Leading Role Again to Keep Raikkonen in Wings
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton's third and most impressive win came amid great pressure on and off the track.

Silence Fuels Hamilton's Fire
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian grand prix and later admitted that Fernando Alonso no longer speaks to him.

Stewards Hand Hamilton Pole
Formula one: Lewis Hamilton starts in pole position after his team-mate was penalized five places for a pit-lane incident.

Hamilton Gagged As Mclaren Feud Worsens
Motor sport: Lewis Hamilton was pulled out of scheduled press conference as the battle between McLaren and Ferrari worsens.

Formula One: Hamilton Crash Lets in the Iceman
Lewis Hamilton was not injured in a big crash during qualifying at the Nurburgring, but he will start 10th if he starts at all.

Hamilton Denied Home Win As Raikkonen Prevails
Grand Prix: There was no British grand prix debut win for Lewis Hamilton, who had to settle for third place and yet another podium appearance as Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen took the chequered flag.

Motor Racing: Hamilton in His Comfort Zone With Late Surge
Formula One: Another sensational day for Lewis Hamilton saw him steal pole position from the Ferraris in the last seconds of qualifying at Silverstone.

Formula One: Hamilton Leaves It Late to Claim Silverstone Pole
Lewis Hamilton will start tomorrow's British GP on pole position.

Motor Sport: Ferraris Prove Testing Dominance Was No Fluke
Lewis Hamilton started well in practice but Ferrari are looking ominously quick at Silverstone.

Motor Sport: Quiet Hero Hamilton on Glory Road
Six months into his career in formula one, Lewis Hamilton is well established on the way to becoming a formula one legend, says Richard Williams.

Motor Racing: Scandal? I'm Too Busy Talking to P Diddy, Says Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has denied knowing anything about the espionage scandal affecting formula one.

Motor Sport: Coulthard Backs the New Hero to Feel Right at Home
David Coulthard tells Alan Henry why Lewis Hamilton has the tools to win at Silverstone.

Motor Racing: Hamilton Held Back But Extends Lead
Formula One: Third-placed Lewis Hamilton was out-paced by both Ferraris but gained valuable championship points.

Hamilton Third But Extends Lead
Grand Prix: Ferrari claimed their first one-two finish for 15 grands prix - but it was not enough to prevent Lewis Hamilton from extending his world championship lead.

Motor Sport: Ferrari Take Pole
French GP: Lewis Hamilton qualified second behind Felipe Massa at Magny-Cours.

Motor Racing: Hamilton the Role Model
Despite saying the media glare on him has been oppressive, Lewis Hamilton says he's reveling in his position as a role model.

Motor Sport: Driving Fair Sets Hamilton Apart From Senna and Schumacher
Lewis Hamilton's performances this season are no fluke, and his honesty in the fight marks him apart from the greats in the past, says Richard Williams.

Formula One: Hamilton Puts Greats in Shade at Goodwood, Weaver
Lewis Hamilton put a galaxy of world champions in the shade as he visited Goodwood, writes Paul Weaver.

Motor Racing: Hamilton Makes His Own Fortune
World Championship leader Lewis Hamilton must now handle the pressure of being out in front.

Motor Racing: Hamilton Glories in Second Straight Win
Lewis Hamilton was delighted with a hard-fought victory in the US Grand Prix, his second straight win.

Motor Racing: Hamilton Holds His Nerve to See Off the Champion
Lewis Hamilton fought off Fernando Alonso's charge to lead from start to finish in Indianapolis.

Formula One: More Joy for Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton won the United States grand prix to extend his championship lead over Fernando Alonso.

Formula One: Double First
Lewis Hamilton gained his second pole position of the season, but is team-mate, Fernando Alonso will be right behind him.

I've Found Long-forgotten Formula for Happiness
Formula One: Lewis Hamilton makes a welcome change from the ruthless efficiency of Michael Schumacher and has got Colin Murray watching formula one again.

Motor Sport: Prew and His Crew Drive Briton's Search for Top Gear
McLaren's technical staff are the unsung heroes behind Lewis Hamilton's spectacular results, says Alan Henry.

Motor Racing: Hamilton Hot Alonso Hotter
Lewis Hamilton posted the third fastest time at practice for the US grand prix in Indianapolis.

Formula One: Hamilton Turns Pressure on Alonso
Lewis Hamilton has moved to heal the rift between him and Fernando Alonso but says he will push his team-mate all the way in Indianapolis.

Motor Racing: 'lucky' Hamilton is Mclaren's Favourite, Says Alonso
Fernando Alonso has suggested his team prefer Lewis Hamilton in a Spanish radio interview.

Formula One: Hamilton Comes First at Mclaren, Complains Alonso
World champion says team-mate Lewis Hamilton is getting the better of him off the track too.

Formula One: Hamilton Comes First at Mclaren, Whines Alonso
World champion says team-mate Lewis Hamilton is getting the better of him off the track too.

Formula One: Richard Williams on Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton's scientific education at McLaren bore fruit as he won the Canadian grand prix, writes Richard Williams.

Formula One: Hamilton Wins First Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton led from start to finish as he won his maiden grand prix in Canada.

Motor Racing: Hamilton All Set for First F1 Victory
Lewis Hamilton will start from pole position for today's Canadian Grand Prix, giving the 22-year-old his best chance yet of earning his first Formula One victory. The McLaren driver put in a scintillating qualifying lap to pip his team-mate, double world champion Fernando Alonso, by 0.4 seconds.

Motor Sport: Hamilton Left Unfazed By Vitriol of Villeneuve
Former F1 Champion Jacques Villeneuve questioned the legitimacy of Lewis Hamilton's 'choppy' overtaking ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.

Motor Racing: Sensational Hamilton Powers to Pole Position
Another remarkable day for Lewis Hamilton whose first pole position had him talking of victory in Montreal.

Motor Sport: Hamilton: I'm Not Staying at Mclaren to Be Alonso's No2
Lewis Hamilton has issued a statement of intent to McLaren, saying he would not be content to play second fiddle to Fernando Alonso for much longer.

What's Going on Out There?
Motor Racing: Maurice Hamilton explains what exactly happened at Monaco when Lewis Hamilton finished second to his McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso.

The Real Deal
Motor Racing: Lewis Hamilton talks to Oliver Owen about his fearless approach to racing, the thrill of competition and the special relationship he has with his disabled brother.

Formula One: Hamilton Facing Disqualification
Lewis Hamilton faces disqualification from the Monaco grand prix over allegations that team orders prevented him challenging Fernando Alonso.

Formula One: Richard Williams on the Monaco Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton insists he isn't in Formula one to finish second but as Monaco proved, he's getting quite good at it, writes Richard Williams.

Motor Sport: Hamilton Stays Calm in Face of Temptation
Monaco GP: Lewis Hamilton qualified second, just behind his team-mate Fernando Alonso to set up an enticing street tussle.

Motor Sport: The Brain Rewiring and Supercharging That Makes Hamilton a Master
Lewis Hamilton's formidable mental strength has been central to his astounding start in Formula One, discovers Richard Williams.

Motor Racing: Hamilton Crashes Back to Earth With a Thud Into Wall
Formula One: Lewis Hamilton faces a real challenge on his return to the track after crashing in free practice at Monaco.

Motor Sport: Rain Threatens to Turn Hamilton's Monaco Dream Into a Nightmare
Lewis Hamilton says he's feeling relaxed ahead of the Monaco grand prix - despite thunderstorms being forecast on the Côte d'Azur.

Motor Racing: Hamilton Puts Heat on Mr Cool
Lewis Hamilton's exceptional rise to the top of Formula One has exposed the fallibility of reigning champion Alonso.

Formula One: Hamilton Gunning for Monaco Win
Lewis Hamilton has won the backing of a host of Formula one greats as he bids to make history in Monaco.

Formula One: Hamilton Goes Top
Spanish Grand Prix: After finishing second in Spain, Lewis Hamilton is now the youngest ever leader of the driver's championship.

Motor Racing: Senna Takes First Top
Ayrton Senna's nephew Bruno took his first victory in Barcelona in GP2, the competition Lewis Hamilton won last year.

Formula One: Hamilton's Pace Fuels Expectation
He got pushed back to fourth in qualifying, but Lewis Hamilton might have something left in the tank for today's race.

Formula One: Schumacher Heaps Unsurprised By Hamilton Rise
Michael Schumacher has had his eye on Lewis Hamilton for some time, writes Alan Henry.

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton Aims to Win World Title in His Debut Season
Lewis Hamilton believes he has a real chance of winning the formula one world championship in his first season after finishing on the podium in the first three races.

Motor Sport: the Childhood Influences Who Helped Lewis Hamilton
Lawrence Donegan meets the childhood influences who helped Lewis Hamilton on his rise to the top.

Formula One: Hamilton Aiming High
Lewis Hamilton says he has the belief and commitment to win his first Formula One grand prix this season.

Formula One Driver Lewis Hamilton
Profile: Formula 1's first black driver Lewis Hamilton is in pole position to be Britain's biggest sports star.

Formula One: Hamilton Could Be the Best
McLaren-Mercedes' chief exec compared Lewis Hamilton with Senna and Prost, and said he could become the greatest of them all.

Formual One: Record-breaker Hamilton Snatches Share of Lead
Lewis Hamilton has become the first driver in Formula one history to finish on the podium in the first three races of his career.

Lewis Eases My Grand-prix Guilt
Formula One: Lewis Hamilton's talent for taking on the opposition has spiced up Formula One, and may help attract fans new and old. By Juliette Jowit

Formula One: Anthony Hamilton Talks to Alan Henry
Anthony Hamilton tells Alan Henry about his role in the rise of his Lewis Hamilton to formula one history maker.

Formula One: Hamilton Steps Up Another Notch
Lewis Hamilton's fairytale start in Formula one continued as he secured second place in the Malaysian GP behind his team-mate Fernando Alonso.

Formula One: Hamilton Fourth As Massi Takes Pole
Lewis Hamilton had to work hard as he qualified fourth for today's Malaysian grand prix.

Motor Racing: Hamilton Happy in the Spotlight
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is surprised by the media interest in him, but he's confident he can perform at Sepang.

Formula One: Button Hails Hamilton
Jenson Button applauded Lewis Hamilton's formula one debut claiming the youngster "did a fantastic job".

Formula One: Hamilton Makes Mark Down Under
Lewis Hamilton announced his arrival in formula one with a place on the second-row in Melbourne.

Hamilton Takes Nerveless Bow on the Big Stage
Formula One: Lewis Hamilton's precocious display in practice has fuelled the expectation ahead of his Grand Prix debut at Albert Park.

Motor Racing: Hamilton Talks Up Mclaren Hopes
Young British driver Lewis Hamilton is yet to make his F1 debut but he believes that his team - McLaren-Mercedes - and Ferrari will end top of the tree.

Formula One: Hamilton Escapes 185mph Crash
Lewis Hamilton was unhurt despite crashing his new McLaren car into a tyre wall at high speed.

Formula One: Mclaren Keep Hamilton Waiting for Debut
Britain's Lewis Hamilton will have to wait it out before making his grand prix debut after McLaren opted for Pedro de la Rosa.

Formula One: No Debut for Lewis Hamilton As Mclaren Pick Raikkonen and De La Rosa for Brazilian Gp
McLaren will stick by Kimi Raikkonen and Pedro de la Rosa for the season-ending Brazilian GP.

Formula One: Lewis in Wonderland
British youngster Lewis Hamilton completed his first F1 test session with McLaren as the team consider stepping him up next year.

Motor Racing: Hamilton Ready for Testing
GP2 title winner Lewis Hamilton says he is ready to race in formula one, with McLaren-Mercedes being his likely team.

Motor Racing: Hamilton's First-lap Crash Lets in Glock
Lewis Hamilton had an unusual bad day at the office at Mgny-Cours and his GP2 championship lead was cut to 17 points.

Formula One: Hamilton Set to Be Undoing of Button
Lewis Hamilton's performance in this year's GP2 could see him supercede Jenson Button as Britain's top driver, says Maurice Hamilton.

Formula One: Hamilton Tipped for the Top
Alan Henry suggests a bright future could be on the cards at McLaren for the 21-year-old Monaco GP2 winner, Lewis Hamilton.

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton: 'if I End Up Alongside Alonso It Won't Intimidate Me'
Hamilton's assurance and belief are worn lightly, but in a sporting world of infinite uncertainty it's hard to resist a sure-fire hit, says Donald McRae.

Formula One: Hamilton in Line for F1 Drive
Young British driver Lewis Hamilton could feature alongside Fernando Alonso next season after a "phenomenal" performance in GP2, said Martin Whitmarsh.

Motor Racing: Lewis, Carroll Aim for Wonderland
British GP2 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Adam Carroll look to have substantial F1 careers ahead of them, says Maurice Hamilton.