Lewis Hamilton ‘complication’ emerges as Jeremy Clarkson discovers problem – roundup
Lewis Hamilton inserts his earplugs on the grid at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
Friday’s fast-paced F1 news includes a new ‘complication’ for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari as Jeremy Clarkson spots a trend with the weather.
Let’s blast through the day’s main F1 headlines in double-quick time…
Lewis Hamilton facing Ferrari ‘complication’ as new experiments emerge
Ferrari’s unique engine braking system has emerged as a ‘complication’ in Lewis Hamilton’s bid to adjust to his new team, it has emerged.
Hamilton suffered a strange spin at the recent Belgian Grand Prix, with the incident put down to a combination of new Brembo braking materials and Ferrari’s engine braking.
A report from Italy has also shed light on the various setup experiments Hamilton has been trying in a frantic search for a breakthrough.
Read more: Lewis Hamilton ‘complication’ emerges as Ferrari receive Project 678 requests – report
Jeremy Clarkson alarmed by F1’s ‘breeze’ problem after Charles Leclerc pole position
Celebrity F1 fan Jeremy Clarkson says “breeze shouldn’t be a factor in sport” after a change to the conditions helped Charles Leclerc claim Ferrari’s first pole position of the F1 2025 season in Hungary.
Leclerc stunned the dominant McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to secure Ferrari’s first pole of the season at the recent Hungarian Grand Prix.
A change in conditions for Q3 – including a cooling track and a change to the wind speed and direction – was cited as key to the surprise result in Budapest.
Read more: Jeremy Clarkson raises alarm over new F1 problem after Ferrari surprises McLaren
McLaren legend Jo Ramirez reveals Lewis Hamilton conversation at Hungarian GP
McLaren icon Jo Ramirez has revealed how he consoled Lewis Hamilton during a challenging weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hamilton repeatedly referred to himself as “useless” after qualifying a distant 12th on a day team-mate Charles Leclerc claimed a rare pole position for Ferrari.
The seven-time World Champion began his career with McLaren in 2007, lifting his first title in 2008.
Read more: Ex-McLaren figure held talks with Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari woes worsen
Mick Schumacher set for split Cadillac F1, WEC role in F1 2026?
Mick Schumacher could leave Alpine’s World Endurance Championship team to replace Sky F1 pundit Jenson Button at the Cadillac-backed Jota outfit.
And the move could see the German secure a reserve driver role with the Cadillac F1 team for the F1 2026 season.
Button revealed last month that he is set to leave Jota at the end of this year due to his busy schedule.
Read more: Mick Schumacher could replace Sky F1 pundit as surprise F1 2026 lifeline emerges – reports
Portuguese Grand Prix eyeing F1 2027 comeback
Formula 1 could return to Portugal from 2027 following comments made by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.
There is an appetite locally to see Portimao return to the calendar after the world championship visited twice in 2020 and 2021.
Read more: Popular European venue targets F1 calendar return
