Deborah Simpson

[аlina🥂 @mercedarri]

this lewis hamilton sprint MASTERCLASS will never be forgotten

[sim @simscircuit]

🙏🏼 | Sir Lewis Hamilton will drive Ayrton Senna's McLaren in tribute at the São Paulo GP

The car chosen for the tribute is the McLaren MP4/5B, with which Senna won the double championship in the 1990 Formula 1 season.

5 pm on Saturday, in Interlagos, after F1 sessions.

#F1 || #BrazilGP 🇧🇷

[Stefanie @fastpitstop]

If the FIA was a serious organization they would investigate how long that illegal device was on the Red Bull and disqualify them for all of these races.

[sin ⁴⁴ @44britcedes]

Lewis on winning in Silverstone this year:

“It was emotional. It had been so long but at something inside me, I knew this is our moment. I always hear ‘push, push’ come through on the team radio and usually I’m like ‘yeah, no kidding guys’ but this time I thought about how hard we all been pushing together.”

“I wanted it so badly for everyone back in the garage, the factory, for all of us. And when I crossed that line, I cried. And then sharing that moment with my people. We’ve had so many incredible wins but that one was probably the most special because everything we had been through to get there.” 🥹❤️‍🩹

[sim @simscircuit]

F1 photographers making sure the trash is not in front of lewis' beautiful face 😭😭

"you cant do this to lewis, you cant do this to SIR lewis hamilton" 😭😭

📹olgafilmz/IG | #F1 || #USGP 🇺🇸

[Ferrari Focus @Scuderiascoop]

🚨| Fred Vasseur on Sir Lewis Hamilton:

"The main difference Lewis and the majority of the grid - and I don't want to make a personal comparison - is that he is organised like a company. In his mind, In his approach, he knows what he wants to do, when he wants to do It."

[Luther Vandross @luthervandross]

On this day 38 years ago, Luther released the album "Give Me The Reason" into the world. Described as "superbly sung" and an "expressive triumph," the album hit No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts.

[connor @OP81con]

Gonna yap for a second, because I'm honestly really bothered by this. I'm not even really much of a Daniel fan, but seeing this play out, you're not human if it doesn't upset you.

The more I think about it, the way the Ricciardo situation has been handled is nothing short of cowardly and embarrassing for Red Bull.

To think this is the organisation which has gone from being effectively unbeatable last year, to now being woefully inadequate in all areas, not able to even avoid something as simple as one of their driver's contract woes being played out for all the world's media to see is disgusting.

I can't help but think about it in a much more disconnected from F1 way. Imagine tomorrow morning you go into work, having no idea if you have a job next week, everyone you work with asking you how it feels that it's your last shift, and your own boss telling you they've heard nothing about you leaving? Add to that a marathon, with weights on, in a steam room, and I guess that's something like how Ricciardo feels. At the end of the day, as sad as this is for his fans, this is a real person at the middle of all this, and the way Red Bull have handled it says a lot about how little they respect their drivers as people.

The worst part is, it all could have been handled differently so easily. The Red Bull racing we knew a year ago would've either put a stop to it, or been very clear about the situation as soon as it hit the media. They wouldn't have left one of their own drivers to cry on international television without even being able to confirm if he was indeed leaving or not. It's shameful, and completely unnecessary. Daniel Ricciardo has been too important and too liked in this sport to have this as his exit.

Shame on Christian Horner, Helmut Marko, and Red Bull Racing.

#F1 #Ricciardo #SingaporeGP

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

Been working on this one for a while, can’t wait to show more ~

[deni @fiagirly]

#F1 | Will Buxton on Lewis Hamilton’s move:

“What Ferrari gains is what Mercedes loses.”

“While George Russell could be presented with a great opportunity, what Charles Leclerc gains is the ultimate benchmark.The ability to compare and contrast with one of the greatest and discover from whence that sprinkling of magic dust comes, and if he can recreate it.”

“But it's not just championship-winning know-how behind the wheel that Ferrari is set to gain. With a world champion driver comes the magnetic appeal of star quality. The best engineers, designers, mechanics – even sponsors – gravitate to the best drivers.”

[Sky Sports F1 @SkySportsF1]

Lewis Hamilton has spoken for the time since confirmation of his move from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025 💬⬇

[Stefanie @fastpitstop]

Lewis Hamilton is bigger than F1

[Andrew E @andrewje_home]

Remember what Michael Masi, the #FIA and the #RedBull catering department had to do to get Max to "beat" Lewis Hamilton.

Sit down.

[Marina @xxoMarina]

The fact that he stood in front of his team to thank them after he had been denied a seat past 2025, denied a role as ambassador… my heart breaks for Lewis cause I know he truly intended to stay 😔

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

It’s been a crazy few days which have been filled with a whole range of emotions.

But as you all now know, after an incredible 11 years at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, the time has come for me to start a new chapter in my life and I will be joining Scuderia Ferrari in 2025.

I feel incredibly fortunate, after achieving things with Mercedes that I could only have dreamed of as a kid, that I now have the chance to fulfil another childhood dream. Driving in Ferrari red.

Mercedes has been a huge part of my life since I was 13 years old, so this decision has been the hardest I’ve ever had to make. I’m incredibly proud of all that we’ve achieved together and I’m very grateful for the hard work and dedication of everyone I have worked with over the years and of course Toto, for his friendship, guidance and leadership. Together we have won titles, broken records and become the most successful Driver-Team partnership in F1 history. And of course I cannot forget Niki who was a huge supporter and who I still miss everyday.

I must also share my huge appreciation to the whole of the Mercedes-Benz board and everyone at the company in Germany and around the world for supporting me over these 26 years.

But the time is right to make a change and take on a new challenge. I still remember the feeling of taking a leap of faith into the unknown when I first joined Mercedes in 2013. I know some people didn’t understand it at the time but I was right to make the move then and it's the feeling I have again now. I’m excited to see what I can bring to this new opportunity and what we can do together.

However, right now, I’m not thinking about 2025. My focus is on the upcoming season and getting back out on track with Mercedes. I am more driven than ever, I am fitter and more focussed than than ever and I want to help Mercedes win once again. I am 100% committed to the job I need to do and determined to end my partnership with the team on a high.

Thank you to all of you who have been on this journey with me, you have all lifted me up as I chase my dreams and I hope I can continue to make you proud. As always, sending you my love and positive energy.

[Matt Gallagher @MattP1Gallagher]

@LewisHamilton A really well written and thought out message.

Looking forward to seeing you in red!!!!

[Joseph @LH44Joseph]

Hamilton going to Ferrari has sparked more interest and media coverage than Verstappen winning the last 2 championships 😂. And people say Hamilton isn’t bigger than F1…

[Claire Cottingham @Cla_Cottingham]

Hearing Lewis Hamilton went paintballing with the Mercedes crew today and informed them first that he would be leaving at the end of the season. Classy act from a classy driver. #F1 #LewisHamilton

[Scuderia Ferrari News @FerrariNewsUK]

🚨 Lewis Hamilton’s official statement:

“I have had an amazing 11 years with this team and I'm so proud of what we have achieved together. Mercedes has been part of my life since I was 13 years old. It's a place where I have grown up, so making the decision to leave was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. But the time is right for me to take this step and I'm excited to be taking on a new challenge. I will be forever grateful for the incredible support of my Mercedes family, especially Toto for his friendship and leadership and I want to finish on a high together. I am 100% committed to delivering the best performance I can this season and making my last year with the Silver Arrows, one to remember.”

[🇪🇸 Sidi Luís 🇪🇸 @amal_shura]

George destroyed his tyres on his outlap. Pitting him was a huge mistake, he did not have the facilities to execute the strategy required of him. It would have been much much better to have left him out to anchor P2 and slow Norris down while Lewis executed the strategy.