Alvin's Formula One Blog

There are certain moments in Formula 1 that feel bigger than just another race weekend. The British Grand Prix at Silverstone has always been one of those special occasions, a place where legends are created and where the greatest drivers in the sport’s history have delivered unforgettable performances. For Lewis, Silverstone is not just another circuit on the Formula 1 calendar. It is a place where he has created a legacy unlike any other driver before him. Now, as he prepares for another British Grand Prix weekend with Ferrari, Lewis has the opportunity to write another incredible chapter in his already historic career. The numbers alone are almost impossible to believe. No driver in Formula 1 history has ever won the same Grand Prix ten times. No driver has dominated one circuit to that level. But Lewis has a chance to achieve exactly that at Silverstone. After securing his breakthrough Ferrari victory at the Barcelona Grand Prix, confidence is growing around Lewis and...

For more than a year, Formula 1 fans have debated whether Lewis could truly succeed at Ferrari. The move from Mercedes to the most famous team in motorsport was one of the biggest stories in F1 history, but the journey was far from smooth. There were difficult weekends, frustrating results, and moments where even Lewis himself openly questioned whether he could return to the very top. The seven-time Formula 1 World Champion endured a challenging first season with Ferrari, and there were times when the dream of winning races in red felt further away than many fans expected. But Formula 1 has a funny way of changing narratives very quickly. One victory can completely transform the mood around a driver, a team, and an entire championship campaign. That is exactly what happened at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, where Lewis finally delivered his first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari. It was a result that sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 paddock. More importantly, it remind...

Formula 1 is often decided by the smallest details. A tenth of a second in a corner, a perfect strategy call, a better understanding between driver and engineer. For a driver like Lewis, who has spent more than a decade operating at the highest level of motorsport, the relationship with his race engineer is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle. After a difficult first season with Ferrari, Lewis appears to have found the missing link that can help him unlock his full potential in red. The seven-time Formula 1 World Champion believes a major change behind the scenes has played a huge role in improving his performances during the 2026 F1 season. That change has been the arrival of Carlo Santi as his race engineer. Lewis has described Santi as his “Italian Bono”, a reference to his legendary Mercedes race engineer Peter “Bono” Bonnington, who played a crucial role throughout Lewis’ record-breaking years with Mercedes. The comparison is a huge compliment. Bono was not just an ...

The aftermath of the Canadian Grand Prix revealed something fascinating inside Ferrari. It was not just the result itself that caught attention, but the vastly different reactions from Lewis and Charles Leclerc. For the first time since joining Ferrari, Lewis looked genuinely relaxed, confident, and optimistic. Meanwhile, Leclerc was left searching for answers after what he described as one of the most difficult weekends of his Formula 1 career. The contrast could not have been more striking. Leclerc admitted: "It's been one of, if not the, worst weekend of my career. I have work to do to get to Lewis's level on a day like this. I will look into the data. I've gone through difficult races [before] where you analyse after and you learn a lot." On the other side of the garage, Lewis sounded like a driver who had finally found his place. "The happiest day of my Ferrari days so far. I finally have the engineering team that I've been working towards. I think o...

For years, Formula 1 fans have heard the same conversation surrounding Lewis. Too old. Past his best. Ready for retirement. And yet, somehow, Lewis keeps proving people wrong. Now, in F1 2026, the debate has returned once again. But this time, Lewis has responded in the clearest possible way. He’s not thinking about retirement. Not even close. Instead, the Ferrari driver has delivered a defiant message to everyone questioning his future in Formula 1—and it’s exactly the kind of response longtime Lewis fans would expect. “I’m going to be here for quite some time, so get used to it.” That single sentence perfectly captures where Lewis is mentally right now. Focused. Motivated. Defiant. Still hungry for success. And honestly, after the start he’s made to F1 2026, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to argue against him. Lewis Refusing To Fade Away In Formula 1 The conversation around retirement in Formula 1 is relentless, especially when it comes to veteran drivers. Th...

Formula 1 is relentless. It doesn’t wait. It doesn’t forgive. And in F1 2026, it’s exposing every weakness, every missed opportunity, and every gap in performance. Right now, Lewis finds himself in a familiar but uncomfortable position—close enough to fight, but not quite close enough to win consistently. After the Miami Grand Prix, the picture is clear. Lewis is level in the standings with Lando Norris, but the real target sits further ahead. Kimi Antonelli is leading the championship, and Ferrari are chasing. For Lewis, that’s not good enough. Not yet. Because if there’s one thing we know about him in Formula 1, it’s this—he doesn’t race to participate. He races to win. A Season Of Mixed Momentum For Lewis And Ferrari The F1 2026 season has been a strange mix of promise and frustration for Lewis and Ferrari. There have been flashes of real pace, moments where everything clicks, and glimpses of a car capable of fighting at the very front. But there have also been weekend...