Alvin's Formula One Blog

As a passionate but seasoned Formula 1 fan, I’ve heard plenty of big statements from team bosses and executives over the years. But every now and then, someone speaks with a sharpness that slices straight through the usual polite corporate fog. That was exactly what happened when Ferrari chairman John Elkann delivered his brutally honest critique of Ferrari’s Formula 1 team. And make no mistake — when the head of Ferrari speaks like this, the racing world listens. Ferrari is not just another team on the F1 grid. It is the most successful, most iconic, and most emotionally charged brand the sport has ever known. Expectations are not high — they are astronomical. So when Elkann launched his candid comments about the Scuderia’s performance, it wasn’t just frustration bubbling out. It was the voice of a chairman who sees a legendary team slipping below its own standards, and he’s done waiting for things to improve naturally. His words weren’t wrapped in fancy PR packaging. They were simple...

It was another fiery and frustrating Formula 1 weekend for Lewis at the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix. Still reeling from his penalty in Mexico, Lewis found himself once again clashing with the FIA stewards — and this time, the frustration boiled over. A Weekend To Forget For Lewis And Ferrari From the very start, the weekend in São Paulo had the makings of trouble for Lewis and Ferrari. Starting 13th on the grid, his race was compromised almost immediately. A rough opening lap saw him tangled up in the midfield, dropping to 17th after contact with Williams’ Carlos Sainz. It was a far cry from the competitive pace Lewis had been hoping for, and things only went downhill from there. As he fought to recover, Lewis went wheel-to-wheel with Alpine’s Franco Colapinto down the main straight. In the heat of battle, their cars made contact — a moment that would later define Lewis’s race. The light touch was enough to dislodge the front wing of his Ferrari, damaging the car’s floor and completely u...

Lewis is placing his hopes firmly on the upcoming 2026 Formula 1 regulations, believing they could be the key to restoring Ferrari’s long-lost glory and returning him to the top of F1. After almost reaching the end of a difficult first season with the Scuderia in 2025, the seven-time world champion is pushing hard behind the scenes to ensure Ferrari are ready when the biggest rule overhaul in modern F1 history arrives. At 40 years old, Lewis’s fire to win remains undimmed. His move from Mercedes to Ferrari was driven by the dream of becoming the man to bring the prancing horse back to championship-winning form — something no driver has done since 2007. But after a season of inconsistency and frustration, Lewis now believes that 2026 could mark a turning point — both for him and for Ferrari. A Frustrating Start To The Ferrari Chapter When Lewis joined Ferrari, he declared that Maranello had “every ingredient” needed to win again. The statement reflected the optimism of a fresh start — a...

Lewis Hamilton didn’t hold back after the Mexico Grand Prix, calling his 10-second penalty “pretty nuts” and openly questioning Formula 1’s stewarding consistency. The seven-time world champion, who has faced his share of tough calls over the years, dropped to eighth after the time penalty — a frustrating outcome after a strong start and a fierce early battle with Max Verstappen. “I had a great start, and we were braking into Turn 1,” Lewis said after the race. “I navigated through 1, 2, and 3 and didn’t go off track. Others cut it, held position, and didn’t get penalties. It’s pretty nuts.” His words echoed what many fans were already saying online — that the rules often seem to shift depending on who’s involved. A Question Of Consistency In F1 Stewarding Lewis wasn’t just frustrated for himself — he was speaking to a larger issue that’s been simmering in Formula 1 for years: the lack of consistency in stewarding. When asked if the decision had been explained to him, his reply was sha...

Formula 1 is on the edge of a massive transformation. The 2026 regulation overhaul is being hailed as one of the biggest shifts in modern F1 history — a change that will alter not only how cars accelerate but how they slow down. And when it comes to braking — one of Lewis Hamilton’s greatest strengths — this new era could mark the start of something special. The upcoming rules will affect everything: aerodynamics, power units, weight limits, and even the way drivers manage energy during a lap. But the most underrated story in this transformation is the evolution of braking systems, which could once again separate the great drivers from the merely good. For F1 fans and especially for Lewis fans, this next chapter could reignite the magic that’s been missing since the turbo-hybrid era began. The Biggest Regulation Shake-Up In Modern F1 The FIA’s 2026 technical regulations promise a new era of “faster, lighter, and greener” Formula 1 cars. The balance between internal combustion and elect...

When you think about greatness in Formula 1, only a few names echo across generations — Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher sit firmly at the top. Both have defined eras, broken boundaries, and rewritten what dominance means in F1. And now, as history turns another page, Lewis has officially claimed a record that even Schumacher couldn’t hold forever: 16 consecutive seasons with at least one fastest lap. It’s a subtle but powerful statistic — a reflection not just of speed, but of longevity, consistency, and relentless excellence. In F1, where milliseconds separate legends from mortals, this record underscores Lewis’s enduring mastery across changing cars, rules, and generations of rivals. A Record That Defines Consistency Michael Schumacher’s record stood untouched for years. From his first full F1 season in 1992 until his initial retirement at the end of 2006, Schumacher managed to set at least one fastest lap every season — an unmatched display of dominance and adaptability throug...

Formula 1 stands on the brink of another revolution. In 2026, sweeping new technical regulations will reshape the cars, the racing, and the competitive order across the grid. The goal, according to the FIA, is to make F1 cars “more agile, competitive, safer, and more sustainable.” For fans, it’s a familiar mix of excitement and uncertainty. Every time Formula 1 rewrites its rulebook, the sport transforms — new winners emerge, and dynasties can crumble overnight. But for Lewis Hamilton, now at Ferrari, the new era could be the most fascinating yet. After two decades of chasing perfection in Formula 1, Lewis faces the sport’s next great evolution in red. With Ferrari’s engineering heritage and his relentless drive, 2026 could be the start of something remarkable. A Revolution In Speed, Power, And Efficiency The 2026 Formula 1 regulations represent one of the most comprehensive overhauls in modern motorsport. The FIA’s plan is to produce cars that are lighter, smaller, and far more energy...

When you dig through the Formula 1 archives, you quickly realize how rare it has been for Lewis to go through a season without stacking up multiple victories. Throughout his career, even in seasons where he didn’t win the championship, his ability to grab wins was unmatched. Back in 2013, his debut year with Mercedes after leaving McLaren, he managed just one win — yet that lone triumph already hinted at the storm to come. Fast forward to 2021, the season remembered most for the controversial Abu Dhabi finale. Lewis lost the title in heartbreaking fashion to Max Verstappen, but even then, he collected eight wins. For most drivers, that would be a career-defining season. For Lewis, it was a disappointment. That’s the level of greatness he has set. Then came 2022, and with it, Formula 1’s new ground effect regulations. These cars, built to reduce dirty air and improve racing, transformed the sport. But for Lewis, they marked the beginning of his toughest era. The Ground Effect Struggle T...

Ferrari stand at a decisive moment in their Formula 1 journey, and at the heart of this challenge is Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time world champion, now racing in iconic red, has made it clear that Ferrari cannot afford to repeat the same mistake Mercedes made in ignoring his warnings. Lewis currently sits sixth in the drivers’ championship. For a driver of his caliber, this is far below expectations. If the season finishes this way, it would mark the third time in the last four years that Lewis has ended outside the top five—a shocking statistic when you remember that just a few years ago he was rewriting the history books. Ferrari fans have waited years for a title return, and in Lewis they have a proven winner who knows how to build championship-contending teams. But his advice must be heeded, otherwise Maranello risks drifting into the same trap that doomed Mercedes in the ground effect era. From Dominance To Frustration It is worth reflecting on how dramatically the landscape has c...