Alvin's Formula One Blog

Formula 1 is filled with legendary rivalries, but few are as fascinating as the story of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. Before they became fierce rivals at Mercedes, the two drivers were actually childhood friends, bonded by their love of speed and competition. Long before Lewis became a seven-time world champion and Ferrari’s star signing, and before Rosberg claimed his own dramatic title in 2016, the pair spent their formative years pushing each other on and off the track. During the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, Rosberg opened up about one particularly wild childhood memory that perfectly summed up Lewis’ fearless nature. With the race delayed for over an hour due to heavy rain, Rosberg took the chance to entertain fans on Sky Sports F1 by sharing a story that had everyone laughing—and also shaking their heads in disbelief. Lewis The “Complete Nutcase” Rosberg didn’t hold back when describing Lewis’ daredevil personality as a kid. He called Lewis a “complet...

In Formula 1, history has a habit of repeating itself. For Lewis, who joined Ferrari in 2025 with the dream of winning in red, the ghosts of the past are never far away. Recently, Sebastian Vettel’s 2020 radio exchange with his race engineer resurfaced, reminding fans of the struggles that have haunted the Scuderia for over a decade. Vettel’s Ferrari career was bittersweet. Between 2015 and 2020, the four-time world champion won 14 races for the Italian team—more than any Ferrari driver in the modern era except Michael Schumacher and Niki Lauda. But despite having moments of brilliance and cars fast enough to challenge for titles in 2017 and 2018, Vettel never managed to beat the near-unstoppable combination of Lewis and Mercedes. By 2019, Charles Leclerc had emerged as Ferrari’s new star, often outpacing Vettel. This shift in performance effectively ended Vettel’s time with the team, leading to his departure in 2020. While Vettel’s record at Ferrari is impressive on paper, it’s also a...

Toto Wolff, the man who stood by Lewis through years of triumph and heartbreak, has once again stepped in to defend the seven-time World Champion. After an emotionally charged weekend at the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, where Lewis qualified a disappointing P12 and finished outside the points, Wolff has reminded the F1 world exactly who Lewis is — and what he still represents. Lewis Hamilton’s Raw Emotions In Hungary Lewis didn't hold back after a difficult qualifying session at the Hungaroring. With Charles Leclerc storming to pole, Lewis was eliminated in Q2 by just 0.016s. Frustrated and disappointed, he told Sky F1, “I’m useless… They probably need to change the driver.” It was a heartbreaking admission from a driver who’s always worn his heart on his sleeve. The race didn’t go any better. Starting on hard tyres, Lewis lost two places on the opening lap and spent most of his Sunday trapped in a frustrating DRS train. Finishing P12, while his Ferrari teammate brought home more sol...

Lewis Hamilton’s 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix was one of his most emotionally raw weekends since joining Scuderia Ferrari. From a stinging self-assessment in qualifying to a frustrating, pace-less race on Sunday, Hungary was the kind of race that tested both driver and team. Despite Ferrari’s continued efforts to improve the SF-25, Lewis couldn't extract the performance he wanted — or expected — from the car. While Charles Leclerc stunned the paddock with Ferrari’s first pole of the season, Lewis was out in Q2. His own words painted the picture best: “I’m useless. Absolutely useless. They probably need to change driver.” A Brutally Honest Lewis Speaks Out Lewis has always been known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, but his remarks in Hungary were particularly raw. After failing to progress beyond Q2 by just 0.016s, his emotions spilled over. “It’s just me every time,” Lewis told Sky F1. “I’m useless, absolutely useless. The team has no problem, you’ve seen the car’s on pole. They ...

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...

Austria Weekend: Lewis Solid in Scorching Conditions In blazing heat at the Red Bull Ring, the Austrian Grand Prix was a punishing test of skill and strategy. Against blistering track temps and Mercedes-level competition, Lewis pulled off a solid P4 — impressive under the circumstances. Both Ferraris launched on medium tyres and executed a two-stop race — first cycling to hards, then back to mediums for the sprint finish. Right from the lights, Lewis was locked into an all-out scrap with Russell, Alonso and a hungry mid-pack. Tire wear was the headline — a challenge Ferrari has been tackling all season — and Lewis managed it better than his team-mate. He stayed close to Leclerc in pace, capitalizing on consistent laps and allowing Ferrari to lead the one-two team narrative. But it wasn’t all smooth into the final third — Lewis had to nurse brakes through the twists, reporting overheating issues that throttled his pace . Despite this, he delivered a composed stint, only dropping four pl...