Alvin's Formula One Blog

Lewis has once again captured the imagination of the Formula 1 world—this time not with a blistering lap or a dramatic overtake, but with a cryptic Instagram Story that sent shockwaves through the F1 community. On July 30, the seven-time world champion shared a moody image of a smoking matchstick resting against a box of matches. But it wasn’t the aesthetic that caught fans’ attention. It was the numbers printed on the box: 08.08. Just two digits, but enough to set off a firestorm of speculation about what Lewis is about to announce on August 8th. No caption. No further context. Just a smoky teaser during F1’s summer break—and a wave of questions. Right In The Middle Of The Summer Break August 8 falls neatly in the middle of Formula 1’s traditional summer shutdown, a quiet window when teams regroup, factories go dark, and fans get a breather. But leave it to Lewis to stir the pot during the calm. The Ferrari star has always had a flair for the dramatic, and his fans know better than to...

When it comes to wet conditions in Formula 1, no one does it quite like Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time world champion has made a career of turning chaos into opportunity, and at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, he once again reminded the world why he’s considered the best in the rain. Starting from the pit lane after a series of uncharacteristic mistakes and a complete engine change, Lewis defied the odds by storming through the field to finish seventh — a staggering gain of eleven positions in a race where no other driver made up more than three. It wasn’t just a recovery drive. It was a lesson in wet-weather racing, tire strategy, and pure racecraft. Let's break down how Lewis pulled it off and why this performance is yet another testament to his brilliance behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car. A Weekend That Started In Disaster The weekend at Spa-Francorchamps didn’t begin on the right foot for Lewis. In both Friday and Saturday qualifying sessions, the Ferrari driver made rare mista...

Ferrari’s 2025 Formula 1 campaign has been a rollercoaster ride of potential and frustration. While the legendary Italian team has shown flashes of competitiveness, inconsistency and recurring technical issues have held them back. At the heart of the matter now is the SF-25’s steering and suspension setup, which has drawn criticism from both of its star drivers — Lewis and Charles Leclerc. With the second half of the season fast approaching, Ferrari is scrambling to bring performance upgrades to the SF-25, hoping to salvage race-winning form. But as Lewis strongly warns, the team cannot afford to carry over these limitations into the 2026 car. Steering Complaints Date Back To Early In The Season It turns out Ferrari's steering problems aren't new. Charles Leclerc first raised concerns about the SF-25’s steering feel all the way back at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in April. At that time, his complaint was relatively low-key — a passing comment in the post-race cooldown room. Bu...

In a world where precision, discipline, and tradition dominate, standing out in Formula 1 has rarely been about anything other than lap times and titles. But for Lewis, it was never just about racing. From the moment he stepped into the F1 paddock in 2007, the seven-time World Champion brought more than just talent to the grid — he brought authenticity. And one of the boldest ways he’s done that? Through fashion. Lewis recently opened up about how fashion helped him feel more like himself in the paddock, especially during his early years in the sport. Back then, F1 wasn’t just lacking diversity on track — it was also missing the kind of cultural and personal expression that Lewis so naturally brings today. "When you arrive to the racetrack, you walk through the gates," Lewis told Esquire UK. "And I remember when I first arrived on the scene in Formula 1… it wasn't very diverse. I didn’t feel like you could really be yourself. It wasn’t an inclusive environment."...

Lewis Hamilton may have crossed the line in fourth place at the 2025 British Grand Prix, but his message to Ferrari was crystal clear — this car isn’t good enough, and it absolutely cannot be the foundation for 2026. The seven-time World Champion gave everything in front of his home crowd at Silverstone. Through relentless rain, strategic chaos, and fading tyre performance, Lewis showed grit and class. But as the checkered flag dropped, what should have been a moment of pride quickly turned into a moment of frustration. The Ferrari SF-25 simply wasn’t good enough — and Lewis made sure the team heard it loud and clear. “Elements of this car cannot go into the following year,” he told media after the race. Ferrari’s Reality Check: Silverstone Shows The Limits The 2025 season has been full of challenges for Lewis and Scuderia Ferrari. While the results haven’t been disastrous — Lewis has been consistently finishing in the top five — the pace just hasn’t been there to fight for wins, espec...

When it comes to Formula 1, every second matters — especially when you're Lewis Hamilton, driving in front of your home crowd at Silverstone Circuit, aiming to deliver Ferrari’s first podium of the season. But sometimes, it's not the driver, not even the car, but circumstances that get in the way. And in the case of the 2025 British Grand Prix, Lewis was denied his first podium in red — by strategy miscalculations, slippery conditions, and one critical technical failure: a complete loss of GPS. For a man who has made a career out of mastering wet-weather conditions and thriving under pressure, this one hurt — not just for Lewis, but for every Lewis fan hoping to see him stand on that Silverstone podium draped in Ferrari red. The Start Of A New Era With Ferrari Lewis’s move to Scuderia Ferrari was the headline of the 2025 F1 season. A seismic shift. After over a decade with Mercedes, the seven-time World Champion decided to chase glory with the most iconic name in Formula 1. The...