Lewis Hamilton ‘made contact with Red Bull and Ferrari’ before signing new Mercedes deal
Lewis Hamilton’s representative touched base with Red Bull about the prospect of the seven-time F1 world champion partnering Max Verstappen – while the Brit also reportedly held talks with Ferrari. Hamilton, who has won six of his seven world titles at Mercedes, signed a new two-year contract with the Silver Arrows in September in a deal that will take him to the end of the 2025 season. Yet the 38-year-old, amid nearly two years without a race victory, put out feelers about leaving Toto Wolff’s team earlier this year – as revealed by Red Bull boss Christian Horner. “We have had several conversations over the years about Lewis joining,” Horner told the Daily Mail. “They have reached out a few times. Most recently, earlier in the year, there was an inquiry about whether there would be any interest. “He met John Elkann [Ferrari chairman] too. I think there were serious talks. It was around Monaco [in May]. There were definitely conversations, perhaps with Vasseur [Ferrari team principal] too. But certainly with Elkann. “But I can’t see Max and Lewis working out together. The dynamic wouldn’t be right. We are 100% happy with what we have.” The report adds that Hamilton’s representative is likely to be either his New York-based manager Penni Thow or his father Anthony. Hamilton was heavily linked with Ferrari earlier in the season but put all speculation to bed when he penned a new £50m-a-year extension with Mercedes, a rise of approximately £10m. Hamilton’s team-mate George Russell also signed a new deal until the end of 2025. “We have never been hungrier to win,” Hamilton said, after the contract was confirmed in August. “We have learnt from every success but also every setback. “We dream every day of being the best and we have dedicated the past decade together to achieving that goal.” Hamilton has not won since December 2021, in Saudi Arabia. A week later, he lost the 2021 world championship to Verstappen on the final lap in controversial circumstances in Abu Dhabi. Mercedes have just won one race since, with George Russell’s first F1 victory in Brazil last year, while Hamilton has had 15 podiums since 2021 without a victory. Read More Guenther Steiner to produce new hit ‘workplace comedy’ show F1 Juniors broadcast an admirable idea – but all kids want to be is grown up Mick Schumacher returns to racing with Alpine in 2024 Lando Norris posts update from hospital after Las Vegas crash Las Vegas Grand Prix dazzles on debut with usual dose of Max Verstappen reality Lando Norris explained issues with Las Vegas circuit before crashing at Grand Prix
2023-11-23 17:32
CDL Championship Weekend 2022: Full Schedule, Teams Detailed
The Call of Duty League Championship Weekend kicks off today. Here's every match that's happening over the next four days.
1970-01-01 08:00
Alex DeBrincat leads Detroit Red Wings past Boston Bruins 5-2
BOSTON (AP) — Alex DeBrincat and J.T. Compher each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat Boston 5-2 on Friday for their second victory over the NHL-leading Bruins this season.
2023-11-25 08:05
NBA rumors: 76ers insider says James Harden is headed back to Houston
According to a 76ers insider, James Harden is destined to head back to the Rockets. What does this mean for Houston and Philadelphia going forward?It isn't over until the two big insiders report it but it seems like James Harden will be leaving Philly and heading back to Houston. Rumors hav...
2023-05-20 02:52
Xbox makes 'Fortnite' game free to play on iPhones
Microsoft's video game unit Xbox on Thursday said it will tap into cloud computing to make "Fortnite" free to play
1970-01-01 08:00
Vargas, Ruiz, Alu homer as Nationals take series opener from Athletics, 8-2
Ildemaro Vargas homered and drove in four runs, Keibert Ruiz went deep at home for the first time since May and the Washington Nationals defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-2
2023-08-12 10:09
Greta Thunberg fined over Sweden climate protest
Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg was fined on Monday for disobeying Swedish police at a rally last month, but said she acted out of necessity due to global warming and...
2023-07-24 22:41
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian organizer following sexual harassment allegations
The Miss Universe Organization said Saturday it was cutting ties with its Indonesian franchisee and canceling this year's Malaysia pageant after contestants accused local organizers of sexual harassment.
2023-08-13 22:25
Astros Fan Gives Outstanding In-Game Interview After Interfering With Foul Ball
Great stuff.
2023-09-04 21:57
The spanking fondler of NY: Owner of celeb-favorite restaurant hit with multiple accusations
Marie Eiffel’s restaurant is one of the trendy spots in Shelter Island, which is often visited by several celebrities, including Christie Brinkley, Bradley Cooper, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain
2023-09-07 14:22
Eni Profit Falls on Lower Energy Prices, But Beats Estimates
Eni SpA’s third-quarter profit beat analyst estimates, but slumped on lower prices as the energy crisis subsided. Like
2023-10-27 14:03
Woman gets the same tattoo as her son just to make a point
A woman has explained how she got the same tattoo as her son to prove a point. Writing on Reddit, the woman explained she didn't like tattoos but chose to get one as a strange parenting exercise. She wrote: "My son (19) has wanted a tattoo since he was little so I told him that was okay but to really consider whatever he got and have it be at least a little meaningful and not just do it to be 'cool'. "I told him if he got something and it had no special meaning I would get the exact same one." "I guess he thought it was an empty threat because he got a tribal armband tattoo," she continued. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter She then explained she got the same one leading her son to no longer want to "show his off" and feel cross with her. In the comments, people took her son's side. One wrote: "Getting a copy of the tattoo of your son and saying tattoos have to be meaningful/well thought about doesn’t really match. "The only thing you showed him is that you’re an asshole AND you don’t stand behind your ideals." Another said: "I'd rather have a meaningless tattoo that I like the look of than have a tattoo that permanently shows what a petty and toxic person I can be." And a third wrote: "So now you're an adult with a spite tattoo. You really owned your son with that move!" Awkward. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-10 22:13
You Might Like...
Arnold Schwarzenegger's daughter Katherine says her urge to 'scare people' comes from her prankster dad
Apple Unveils New M3 Processors and New MacBook Pros
Thomas Frank insists there is ‘no doubt’ Ivan Toney’s future is at Brentford
Biden and Democrats raised $72 million-plus for his 2024 race since he opened his campaign in April
4 teams that blew it not drafting or trading for C.J. Stroud
Trump's gag order reinstated by court in NY civil fraud case
Global money market funds draw biggest weekly inflow in 4-1/2 months
‘Today’s Sheinelle Jones and Dylan Dreyer compliment co-host Craig Melvin for ‘looking sharp’
