If Valtteri Bottas is to become a world champion, he faces the unenviable task of beating Lewis Hamilton, in the same machinery, over the course of a season. That is something that the seven-time world champion’s varying teammates have achieved just twice, from 14 attempts; Jenson Button in 2011 and Nico Rosberg in 2016. Fernando … Continue reading How do you beat one of the best ever?
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have come to an agreement on a new contract for the seven-time world champion. But it's only for 2021... After a year of speculation - albeit with the general acceptance that the two parties would get things sorted eventually - the deal is finally done. From the outside, there seemed little … Continue reading Hamilton finally signs on the dotted line
How do you fill the shoes of a four-time world champion? You would imagine that this thought has – fleetingly, at least – crossed the mind of Carlos Sainz ahead of his move to Ferrari this year. He will replace Sebastian Vettel who, whilst ultimately unsuccessful in his quest to bring a title back to … Continue reading Taking your chance at Ferrari
